OPOTA Practice Test: Ace Your Exam with Our Comprehensive Quiz

1. Primary consideration for discontinuing vehicle pursuit is...

Patrol vehicle condition

Location

Speed of pursuit

Public safety and yourself

U5 t1

Explanation

U5 t1

2. Someone with paper tags that says FREE LAND and states they are traveling is most likely a...

Sovereign citizen

Criminal

Terrorist

Gang member

U13 t3

Explanation

U13 t3

3. You made contact with with a driver and notice a bag of marijuana in the cup holder, what allows you to seize it

Plain view doctrine

Reasonable suspicion

Plane feel doctrine

It’s doesn’t

The plain view doctrine allows law enforcement officers to seize evidence that is in plain view during a lawful search or observation. In this scenario, the officer made contact with the driver and noticed a bag of marijuana in the cup holder. Since the marijuana was clearly visible and the officer had a lawful reason to be in that position (making contact with the driver), the plain view doctrine would allow the officer to seize the marijuana as evidence.

Explanation

The plain view doctrine allows law enforcement officers to seize evidence that is in plain view during a lawful search or observation. In this scenario, the officer made contact with the driver and noticed a bag of marijuana in the cup holder. Since the marijuana was clearly visible and the officer had a lawful reason to be in that position (making contact with the driver), the plain view doctrine would allow the officer to seize the marijuana as evidence.

4. If you are off duty and crime occurs where there is no physical harm taking place what should you do?

Announce you are a police officer and start preliminary investigation

Be a good witness

Take notes to send to department

Start preliminary investigation

u1 t2

Explanation

u1 t2

5. How many parties must consent when filming police officers?

At least one party

Dont pick me please

Both parties unless a minor

Both parties

u1 t4

Explanation

u1 t4

6. Government general power to exercise authority over all persons and things within its territory describes what?

Jurisdiction

Tort

Governmental power

Agency authority

U2 t1

Explanation

U2 t1

7. Select the two types of resistance

Passive

Active

Assertive

Violent

Non violent

U2 T6

Explanation

U2 T6

Submit

8. When preserving digital evidence from a computer that is off you should...

Turn it on and search it

Keep it off

Turn it on

Turn it on then unplug power cord

U11 t2

Explanation

U11 t2

9. What is the purpose of the bill of rights?

Protect peoples rights and freedoms and prevent police from interfering with those rights

Protect people rights and freedoms and prevent government from interfering with those rights

Protects people rights

Protect the constitution

u1 t 3

Explanation

u1 t 3

10. What are the culpable mental states?

Purposely, willingly, recklessly, and negligently

Purposely, recklessly, and negligently

Purposely, knowingly, recklessly, and negligently

Willingly, knowingly, recklessly, and negligently

U2 t1

Explanation

U2 t1

11. Force that carries substantial risk that will proximately result in death of a person

Deadly force

Serious physical harm

Death

Physical harm

U2 t1

Explanation

U2 t1

12. Misuse of LEADS is...

F5

M1

F1

F4

U8 t8

Explanation

U8 t8

13. Unauthorized use of OHLEG is

F5

F4

F1

M1

Unauthorized use of OHLEG is classified as F5.

Explanation

Unauthorized use of OHLEG is classified as F5.

14. Formal, systematic, and intensive questioning is considered a...

Interrogation

Interview

Police questioning

Questioning

U11 t15

Explanation

U11 t15

15. Evidence that is illegally obtained is...

Tort

Fruits of poisonous tree

Defacto arrest

Means rea

U11 t15

Explanation

U11 t15

16. "the accepted code of conduct for individual or a group" describes what?

Ethics

Behavior

Professionalism

Virtue

u1 t4

Explanation

u1 t4

17. In the absence of consent or exigent circumstance, before entering private residence to make an arrest officers must have...

Probable cause

Warrant

Reasonable suspicion

Proof without reasonable doubt

U2 t3

Explanation

U2 t3

18. What should you do when talking to media

Don’t speak with media

Give consistent information to all media

Only tell some information

Tell everything you know about scene

U3 t1

Explanation

U3 t1

19. Which doesn't apply when interviewing runaway child...

Build rapport

Ask open ended questions to determine if a crime is being committed at home

Let them know they will be charged next time

Ask open ended questions to determine if a crime occurred while they were on the streets

U3 t6

Explanation

U3 t6

20. Which of the following is an effective way to reduce injury and property damage when a collision is imminent?

Speeding up to pass the obstacle

Swerving abruptly without checking surroundings

Braking firmly while steering to a safe area

Closing your eyes and bracing for impact

When a collision is imminent, the best strategy to reduce injury and property damage is to brake firmly while steering to a safe area. This action helps to slow down the vehicle and potentially avoid the collision or lessen its impact. Speeding up or swerving abruptly can lead to loss of control and potentially more severe accidents. Closing your eyes and bracing for impact is not a proactive safety measure.

Explanation

When a collision is imminent, the best strategy to reduce injury and property damage is to brake firmly while steering to a safe area. This action helps to slow down the vehicle and potentially avoid the collision or lessen its impact. Speeding up or swerving abruptly can lead to loss of control and potentially more severe accidents. Closing your eyes and bracing for impact is not a proactive safety measure.

21. Step for administering first aid to OC does not include

Flush tissue with expose water

Seek medical attention if individual is questionable

Remove individual from contaminated area

Wash with oily soap

U9 t1

Explanation

U9 t1

22. Role of a peace officer regarding traffic is...

Traffic enforcement

Reduce crime and investigate

Traffic enforcement and traffic investigation

Reduce crime

Peace officers are responsible for enforcing traffic laws to ensure road safety and investigating traffic incidents such as accidents. Their duties include issuing citations for traffic violations, managing traffic flow, and conducting investigations to determine the causes of traffic accidents. These activities help maintain order on the roads and contribute to overall public safety.

Explanation

Peace officers are responsible for enforcing traffic laws to ensure road safety and investigating traffic incidents such as accidents. Their duties include issuing citations for traffic violations, managing traffic flow, and conducting investigations to determine the causes of traffic accidents. These activities help maintain order on the roads and contribute to overall public safety.

23. Which is NOT a possible reaction during life threatening moment

Fight

Flight

Attack

Freeze

U12 t12

Explanation

U12 t12

24. Which is not a component of the criminal justice system

Courts

Probation

Corrections

Law enforcement

u1 t3

Explanation

u1 t3

25. What are the goals of sentencing?

Attempt to make crime rate decrease

Punish offenders, restore victim, protect society

Punish/rehabilitate offenders, protect society, restore victim

Attempt to make crime rate decrease and restore victim

u1 t3

Explanation

u1 t3

26. ___________ comes from frequent use of brakes and not enough time for proper cooling

Front wheel lock up

Brake fade

Rear wheel lock up

All wheel lock up

U5 t1

Explanation

U5 t1

27. What are the main responsibilities when responding to crime in progress

Respond in most safe and tactical manner, secure scene, preliminary investigation

Respond, secure scene, preliminary investigation

Respond quietly if possible, secure scene, preliminary investigation

Respond in most tactical manner, secure scene, preliminary investigation

U8 t1

Explanation

U8 t1

28. Which is not type of search?

Full search

Limited search

Unlimited search

Inventory search

While "unlimited search" might sound appealing, it's not a recognized term in search methodologies. Search types are typically defined by their scope or purpose. "Full search" implies a comprehensive examination, "limited search" suggests constraints, and "inventory search" refers to a specific stock check. "Unlimited" lacks this definitional clarity in the context of search procedures.

Explanation

While "unlimited search" might sound appealing, it's not a recognized term in search methodologies. Search types are typically defined by their scope or purpose. "Full search" implies a comprehensive examination, "limited search" suggests constraints, and "inventory search" refers to a specific stock check. "Unlimited" lacks this definitional clarity in the context of search procedures.

29. Person may be emotional, very withdrawn, fatigue, feeling overwhelmed, crying, in despair, or presenting suicidal talk or gestures

Loss of reality

Loss of hope

Loss of control

Loss of perspective

U3 t4

Explanation

U3 t4

30. Person may be angry, irritable, or hostile

Loss of reality

Loss of hope

Loss of control

Loss of perspective

U3 t4

Explanation

U3 t4

31. What are the four core principles or pillars of procedural justice?

Law enforcement, corrections, and courts

Giving others a voice, neutrality in decision making, respectful treatment, trustworthiness

Voice, making decisions, respect

Law enforcement, corrections, and probation

The four core principles of procedural justice are focused on ensuring fair processes and interactions. These principles include giving others a voice (allowing participation), neutrality in decision making (impartiality), respectful treatment (dignity), and trustworthiness (honesty and transparency in actions).

Explanation

The four core principles of procedural justice are focused on ensuring fair processes and interactions. These principles include giving others a voice (allowing participation), neutrality in decision making (impartiality), respectful treatment (dignity), and trustworthiness (honesty and transparency in actions).

32. If alone and a search needs to be done you should...

Never do searches alone

Do it as quickly as possible

Stop, look, and listen to environment

Only search alone during daytime

U8 t1

Explanation

U8 t1

33. If two officers are doing a search how should the search be done

Both search as quickly as possible

One search officer and one cover

One search and one search/keep watch

Both search/keep watch

U8 t1

Explanation

U8 t1

34. Vance and Webster are not married and only stay with each other some times. Vance forgot to do the dishes one night so Webster hit him. Their son Tackett called police and you arrive scene. You're told the information above. What do you charge Webster with and why

Domestic violence because they have a kid together

Assault because does not constitute domestic violence

Domestic violence because they stay with each other sometimes

Nothing because nobody likes Vance anyways

U3 t3

Explanation

U3 t3

35. General categories for vehicle stop are...

Low risk and high risk

Unknown risk and high risk

Unknown risk, low risk, and high risk

Routine stop and high risk

U8 t5

Explanation

U8 t5

36. In a high risk vehicle stop you should try to control...

Location of stop

Suspects hands

Hands, eyes, keys

Time of stop

U8 t5

Explanation

U8 t5

37. What are the types of building searches?

Unknown risk, low risk, and high risk

Low risk and high risk

Unknown risk and felony

Unknown risk and high risk

U8 t4

Explanation

U8 t4

38. Pipes, small mirrors, short plastic straws, and razor blades are paraphernalia of...

Methamphetamine

Cocaine

Heroin

Marijuana

U11 t7

Explanation

U11 t7

39. What part of the crime triangle is easiest to change?

Victim

Approach

Opportunity

Chance

u1 t2

Explanation

u1 t2

40. What are the types of racism?

Individual, structural, and institutional

Individual and structural

Bias and criminal

Religion, skin, and gender

Individual Racism: Personal prejudices or discriminatory actions against individuals based on race.

Institutional Racism: Systemic discrimination embedded in institutions, policies, or practices, disadvantaging certain racial groups.

Structural Racism: Deep-rooted societal inequalities perpetuated by social structures and norms, leading to disparities in opportunities and outcomes based on race.

Explanation

Individual Racism: Personal prejudices or discriminatory actions against individuals based on race.

Institutional Racism: Systemic discrimination embedded in institutions, policies, or practices, disadvantaging certain racial groups.

Structural Racism: Deep-rooted societal inequalities perpetuated by social structures and norms, leading to disparities in opportunities and outcomes based on race.

41. Tenets of below 100 program are...

Dont choose me please

Wear your seat belt & vest, watch your speed, WIN, remember- complacency kills

Wear you safety belt & vest, watch your speed, WIN

Wear your seat belt & vest, watch your speed, WIN, remember- complacency kills, ooda loop

u1 t6

Explanation

u1 t6

42. When conducting a vehicle search during a traffic stop, which of the following justifications is required for an officer to legally search a locked glove compartment under the "automobile exception" to the Fourth Amendment?

Probable cause that the vehicle contains contraband or evidence of a crime

Reasonable suspicion that the driver is hiding something

The driver's refusal to provide identification

The vehicle's registration being expired

Under the "automobile exception" to the Fourth Amendment, an officer can search a vehicle, including locked compartments, without a warrant if there is probable cause to believe it contains contraband or evidence of a crime. Reasonable suspicion alone is insufficient, and actions like refusing to provide identification or having an expired registration do not justify a search of a locked glove compartment.

Explanation

Under the "automobile exception" to the Fourth Amendment, an officer can search a vehicle, including locked compartments, without a warrant if there is probable cause to believe it contains contraband or evidence of a crime. Reasonable suspicion alone is insufficient, and actions like refusing to provide identification or having an expired registration do not justify a search of a locked glove compartment.

43. Cover and concealment both...

Give time to evaluate situation

Give ballistic protection

Give time to fire at threat with minimal exposure

Give time to rest

U8 t4

Explanation

U8 t4

44. Case law that gives authority to detain person based on reasonable articulable suspicion that criminal activity was being planned or was in process of being executed

Tennessee can gardner

Terry vs Ohio

Pennsylvania vs Mimms

Lafayette vs US

2-3

Explanation

2-3

45. The plain feel doctrine only applies when...

Object is immediately recognized as contraband

Plain feel is not a real thing

Object is manipulated and recognized as contraband

Object is seen and immediately known as contraband

U2 t3

Explanation

U2 t3

46. In Ohio, when conducting a traffic stop, an officer suspects that the driver is operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Which of the following tests is considered a standardized field sobriety test (SFST) approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)?

Counting backwards from 100.

Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test.

Checking the driver's ability to recite the alphabet without singing.

Asking the driver to touch their nose with their eyes closed.

The Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test is one of the three standardized field sobriety tests approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). During this test, an officer observes the eyes of a suspect as they follow a slowly moving object horizontally with their eyes. The other two NHTSA-approved tests are the Walk-and-Turn and the One-Leg Stand tests. The options A, C, and D are not standardized tests and are not used officially to assess impairment due to alcohol or drugs.

Explanation

The Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test is one of the three standardized field sobriety tests approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). During this test, an officer observes the eyes of a suspect as they follow a slowly moving object horizontally with their eyes. The other two NHTSA-approved tests are the Walk-and-Turn and the One-Leg Stand tests. The options A, C, and D are not standardized tests and are not used officially to assess impairment due to alcohol or drugs.

47. What are the types of surveillance

Mobile-foot, mobile-vehicle, fixed/stationary

Mobile and fixed/stationary

Foot and vehicle

Mobile and stationary/fixed

U11 t14

Explanation

U11 t14

48. What is a not common indicator associated with stolen vehicles?

Number of occupants in vehicle

Condition of vehicle

License plate irregularities

Abnormal driving behavior

U8 t6

Explanation

U8 t6

49. Communication tools that assist in generating compliance is LEAPS what does it stand for

Learn, encourage, answer, paraphrase, summarize

Listen, empathize, ask, paraphrase, summarize

Look, empathize, answer, paraphrase, summarize

Listen, empathize, answer, paraphrase, summarize

U3 t4

Explanation

U3 t4

50. Which of the following is NOT criteria of an amber alert

Child is under 18yrs old

Child is a runaway

Belief the abduction poses threat of immediate danger

Descriptive information about child

U3 t6

Explanation

U3 t6

51. Tiny knitted balloons, spoons, cig filters, and foils are paraphernalia associated with...

Cocaine

Methamphetamine

Heroin

Marijuana

U11 t7

Explanation

U11 t7

52. When must you read a suspect Miranda

Suspect in custody and is being questioned

Suspect in custody

Suspect is being questioned

Suspect is being interrogated

U11 t15

Explanation

U11 t15

53. Which is not a guideline when taking field notes?

Put more than one incident on a page

Write with ink only

Use electronic data device

Follow up with questions

U1 t7

Explanation

U1 t7

54. What does "OPOTA" stand for in the context of law enforcement training?

Ohio Police Organization Training Academy

Official Police Officer Training Association

Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy

Operations for Police Officer Training and Assessment

Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy: This is the correct answer. OPOTA stands for Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy, which is the official agency responsible for training and certifying law enforcement officers in the state of Ohio.

Explanation

Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy: This is the correct answer. OPOTA stands for Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy, which is the official agency responsible for training and certifying law enforcement officers in the state of Ohio.

55. In the OPOTA curriculum, which legal principle is emphasized to ensure that law enforcement officers understand the limits of their authority in conducting searches?

The doctrine of "reasonable suspicion"

The principle of "probable cause"

The rule of "plain view"

All of the above

The OPOTA curriculum emphasizes various legal principles that govern the conduct of law enforcement officers, particularly concerning searches. These include the doctrine of "reasonable suspicion," which allows officers to detain a person briefly for investigation; the principle of "probable cause," necessary for obtaining a search warrant or making an arrest; and the rule of "plain view," which permits seizing evidence visible to an officer who is lawfully present at the location. Understanding and correctly applying these principles are critical for ensuring that searches are legally justified and respect citizens' rights.

Explanation

The OPOTA curriculum emphasizes various legal principles that govern the conduct of law enforcement officers, particularly concerning searches. These include the doctrine of "reasonable suspicion," which allows officers to detain a person briefly for investigation; the principle of "probable cause," necessary for obtaining a search warrant or making an arrest; and the rule of "plain view," which permits seizing evidence visible to an officer who is lawfully present at the location. Understanding and correctly applying these principles are critical for ensuring that searches are legally justified and respect citizens' rights.

56. Requirements established for terry pat down/frisk

Hunch that suspect is armed and poses threat to them

Articulate reasonable belief that suspect is armed

Probable cause suspect is armed and poseS threat to them

Articulate reasonable belief that suspect is armed and poses threat to them

2-3

Explanation

2-3

57. Which is NOT one of the responsibility of law enforcement agency in missing child case

Immediately enter information regarding missing children, including runaways, into NCIC

Notify neighboring agencies

Notify FBI, who no matter the age of child are mandated to assist

Response to missing child should be immediate

U3 t6 FBI only mandated if under the age of 12yrs old

Explanation

U3 t6 FBI only mandated if under the age of 12yrs old

58. What are the legal foundation for making a vehicle stop

Probably cause

Reasonable suspicion and probable cause

Hunch, reasonable suspicion, and probable cause

Reasonable suspicion

U8 t5

Explanation

U8 t5

59. Any device designed to cause serious physical harm to person or property by by means of fire

Incendiary device

Fire bomb

Explosive device

IED

U13 t2

Explanation

U13 t2

60. Which of the following is a primary focus of OPOTA training?

Firefighting techniques

First aid certification

Firearms proficiency

Financial auditing skills

OPOTA training emphasizes firearms proficiency as essential for law enforcement officers to effectively and safely handle firearms in the line of duty. This training ensures officers can use firearms responsibly and in accordance with legal and departmental guidelines.

Explanation

OPOTA training emphasizes firearms proficiency as essential for law enforcement officers to effectively and safely handle firearms in the line of duty. This training ensures officers can use firearms responsibly and in accordance with legal and departmental guidelines.

61. Body of law derived from statues rather than from constitutions or judicial decisions

State law

Statutory law

Case law

ORC

U2 t1

Explanation

U2 t1

62. Submitting due to manipulation or verbal pressure

Coercion

Compliance

Tort

Persuasion

Coercion refers to the act of using force or threats to make someone do something against their will. In this context, the explanation for the correct answer "Coercion" is that it aligns with the situation described in the question, where someone is submitting to something due to manipulation or verbal pressure. Coercion involves exerting control over someone through intimidation or force, which matches the scenario presented in the question.

Explanation

Coercion refers to the act of using force or threats to make someone do something against their will. In this context, the explanation for the correct answer "Coercion" is that it aligns with the situation described in the question, where someone is submitting to something due to manipulation or verbal pressure. Coercion involves exerting control over someone through intimidation or force, which matches the scenario presented in the question.

63. The method to get out of a skid is ___________ steering, by steering in direction of the skid or intended path of travel

Counter

Over

Under

Evasive

U5 t1

Explanation

U5 t1

64. Two vehicles have a little fender bender outside Walmart. One is a truck and has zero damage and the other only has a broken side mirror. They exchange insurance and information and neither wants a traffic crash report. What can you do if neither wants a report?

Do a report anyway because it involved one or more vehicles

Nothing because damage isn’t over 1000$

Let them know a report must be made because more than one vehicle was involved

Let them know a report must be made because one vehicle was in transport

U10 t4

Explanation

U10 t4

65. What are only THREE requirements of a well written report?

Grammatically/mechanically incorrect, complete, and factual

Neat, complete, objective, and clear

Concise, accurate, and finished

Complete, objective, and clear

U1 T7

Explanation

U1 T7

66. Law found in collection of the reported cases that form all or part of the body of law given with jurisdiction

Case law

Statutory law

Ordinance

ORC

U2 T1

Explanation

U2 T1

67. The EAR model of crises encounter has three phases. What are they?

Engage, asses, resolve

Engage, act, resolve

Empathize, act, react

Engage, act, react

U3 t2

Explanation

U3 t2

68. What are the two types of human trafficking?

Sex/drug

Sex/labor

Labor/drug

The two main types of human trafficking are:

Sex Trafficking: This involves the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for the purpose of commercial sexual exploitation.

Labor Trafficking: Labor trafficking involves the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of forced labor or services.

The combinations you mentioned, such as "Sex/drug," "Sex/labor," and "Labor/drug," do not represent the recognized categories of human trafficking. Instead, human trafficking is primarily categorized into sex trafficking and labor trafficking, as described above. While there may be cases where drugs are involved or overlap with trafficking, they are not separate types of trafficking but rather elements that can be associated with specific cases.

Explanation

The two main types of human trafficking are:

Sex Trafficking: This involves the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for the purpose of commercial sexual exploitation.

Labor Trafficking: Labor trafficking involves the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of forced labor or services.

The combinations you mentioned, such as "Sex/drug," "Sex/labor," and "Labor/drug," do not represent the recognized categories of human trafficking. Instead, human trafficking is primarily categorized into sex trafficking and labor trafficking, as described above. While there may be cases where drugs are involved or overlap with trafficking, they are not separate types of trafficking but rather elements that can be associated with specific cases.

69. When preserving digital evidence from a smart phone and it is powered on but it has a passcode you should...

Turn off immediately

Leave it as it is

Attempt to get passcode from suspect

Charge phone and keep it turned on

U11 t2

Explanation

U11 t2

70. Corners and side approach (police photography) pictures should

Picture should overlap 30%

Pictures should overlap 20%

Pictures shouldn’t overlap

Should overlap

U11 t4

Explanation

U11 t4

71. Authority to order driver out of vehicle is from

Mimms vs Pennsylvania

Maryland vs Wilson

Lafayette vs US

Wilson vs US

U2 T3

Explanation

U2 T3

72. Which is the element/elements of domestic violence

Knowingly

Purposely

Knowingly/recklessly

Knowingly/negligently

U3 t3

Explanation

U3 t3

73. What are the four types of child abuse?

Physical, mental, neglect, sexual

Physical, sexual, emotional

Physical, neglect, sexual, emotional

Physical, neglect, sexual, mental

U3 t5

Explanation

U3 t5

74. Two methods most common which officers are injured or killed during officer initiating contact

Felonious assault and crash

Assault and crash

Hit & run and assault

Assault and felonious assault

U8 t5

Explanation

U8 t5

75. Which of the following is not a peace officers main goal?

Resolving conflict

Enforce laws

Provide services

Prevent crimes

u1 t2

Explanation

u1 t2

76. Which is a strip search?

Inspection of naked individual, scrutinizing the subject body cavities

Inspection of individual with clothes only coving genitalia, not scrutinizing the subject body cavities

Inspection of naked individual, not scrutinizing the subject body cavities

Inspection of naked individual

U8 t9

Explanation

U8 t9

77. Which is NOT a reason for tracing stolen property

May reveal perpetrator

May reveal other crimes

Use in court

Recovery for victims

U11 t5

Explanation

U11 t5

78. Uncoordinated, drowsy, sluggish, and disoriented are general indicators of...

Stimulants

Depressant

Narcotic

Hallucinogen

U11 t7

Explanation

U11 t7

79. What is an exception of Miranda

There are no exceptions to Miranda

Public safety

Suspect makes threats

Suspect is in jail

U11 t15

Explanation

U11 t15

80. Which team knows the area the most

Trained

Occupant

Supervisor

Volunteer

U13 t2

Explanation

U13 t2

81. Which is NOT a relevant factor in determining if force was reasonable

Intent or motivation

Severity of crime suspected

Whether suspect is immediate threat to safety of officer or others

Whether suspect is actively resisting

U2 t6

Explanation

U2 t6

82. Officer initiated contact

Anytime officer deploys directly from a cruiser to initially make contact with suspect or citizen

Anytime officer uses lights and sirens to pull a vehicle over

Anytime an officer makes contact with suspect or citizen

Anytime officer makes contact with suspect or citizen at crime scene

U8 t5

Explanation

U8 t5

83. If defendant states they will not pay the traffic ticket what would you let them know

They will be arrested

License will be suspended

Vehicle will be towed

They will have a warrant put out for their arrest the day of court

U10 t5

Explanation

U10 t5

84. When establishing value of stolen property, which is not a resource to be used?

ORC

Bank loan department

KBB

Retailers

Suspect’s personal opinion

Internet sources

When determining the value of stolen property, investigators and courts rely on objective sources like receipts, market value, expert appraisals, or victim statements. A suspect’s personal opinion is not a reliable or unbiased resource—it may be intentionally misleading to downplay the value of the stolen items and reduce legal consequences. Since suspects have a vested interest in minimizing the severity of the theft, their opinions are inadmissible or discounted during valuation proceedings. The focus remains on verifiable, impartial evidence.

Explanation

When determining the value of stolen property, investigators and courts rely on objective sources like receipts, market value, expert appraisals, or victim statements. A suspect’s personal opinion is not a reliable or unbiased resource—it may be intentionally misleading to downplay the value of the stolen items and reduce legal consequences. Since suspects have a vested interest in minimizing the severity of the theft, their opinions are inadmissible or discounted during valuation proceedings. The focus remains on verifiable, impartial evidence.

85. Restlessness, talkative, anxiety, and redness to nasal area indicates use of...

Stimulant

Depressant

Narcotic

Hallucinogen

U11 t7

Explanation

U11 t7

86. Cut straws, pipes, mirrors, foil, and msm are paraphernalia of...

Methamphetamine

Cocaine

Heroin

Marijuana

U11 t7

Explanation

U11 t7

87. What are the some of the steps to the smith driving system?

Aim low, look ahead, keep your eyes moving, and leave yourself an out

Aim high, look ahead, keep your eyes moving, leave yourself an out, and use headlights during the day

Aim high, look ahead, leave yourself an out, and don’t speed

Aim low, look ahead, leave yourself an out, get the big picture

U5 T1

Explanation

U5 T1

88. Collection of people under stimulus of intense excitement and agitation; who lose their sense of reason, law and order and respect for others

Mob

Riot

Unruly crowd

Gang

U9 t1

Explanation

U9 t1

89. Missing adult alert includes the ages of...

65yrs or older

21yrs or older

60yrs or older

18yrs or older

U3 t6

Explanation

U3 t6

90. If the offender refuses to sign the citation what must you do?

Arrest offender

Let them know their license will be suspended

Tow their vehicle

Give them another ticket

Refusing to sign a citation doesn't automatically lead to arrest or vehicle towing. It primarily signals a refusal to acknowledge receipt of the citation, not an admission of guilt. This refusal can be used as evidence in court. However, the primary consequence is usually a driver's license suspension, as it indicates unwillingness to cooperate with law enforcement procedures.

Explanation

Refusing to sign a citation doesn't automatically lead to arrest or vehicle towing. It primarily signals a refusal to acknowledge receipt of the citation, not an admission of guilt. This refusal can be used as evidence in court. However, the primary consequence is usually a driver's license suspension, as it indicates unwillingness to cooperate with law enforcement procedures.

91. If you think electronic evidence may be stored on third party sites, you should...

Obtain a search warrant

Turn off phone immediately

Call third party site

Obtain letter of preservation

U11 t2

Explanation

U11 t2

92. How many methods of lineups are there

4

3

2

5

U11 t11

Explanation

U11 t11

93. When a suspicious item is found you should not...

Suspend investigation and notify others

Secure area around item

Use radio to notify others immediately

Begin evacuation procedures

U13 t2

Explanation

U13 t2

94. What are the core concepts for community policing

Partnership with community, crime prevention, and change of agency

Serve and protect persons rights

Community policing, crime prevention, and partnership with community

Partnership with community, crime prevention, change of agency, and problem solving approach to proactive police role

u1 t2

Explanation

u1 t2

95. Method of establishing stolen vehicle

License plate matches Registration, registration matches VIN

License plate matches VIN, VIN matches registration

VIN matches license plate

License plate match FID, FID matches registration

U8 t6

Explanation

U8 t6

96. You can use deadly force when "to prevent yourself or others from serious physical harm" or "to prevent escape from a fleeing dangerous felon"

Lafayette vs US

Graham vs Connor

Tennessee vs garner

Pennsylvania vs mimms

U2 t3

Explanation

U2 t3

97. Most crucial component of officer initiated contact is...

Watch surroundings

Notify dispatch

Cover and concealment

The assessment

U8 t5

Explanation

U8 t5

98. The primary responsibilities of a first responders to a crime scene are...

Officer safety, render aid, secure scene, and interact with witnesses

Render aid, secure scene, and interact with witnesses

Officer safety, render aid, and secure scene

Officer safety, render aid, secure scene, and look for suspect

U11 t12

Explanation

U11 t12

99. What is the primary legal standard that an officer must meet to justify a "stop and frisk" under Terry v. Ohio?

Probable cause

Reasonable suspicion

Beyond a reasonable doubt

Preponderance of the evidence

The Terry v. Ohio case established the legal standard of "reasonable suspicion" for police officers to perform a "stop and frisk." This means that an officer must have a specific and articulable reason to suspect that a person is involved in criminal activity. Unlike "probable cause," which is needed for arrests, reasonable suspicion is a lower threshold, allowing officers to stop and briefly detain someone for investigation.

Explanation

The Terry v. Ohio case established the legal standard of "reasonable suspicion" for police officers to perform a "stop and frisk." This means that an officer must have a specific and articulable reason to suspect that a person is involved in criminal activity. Unlike "probable cause," which is needed for arrests, reasonable suspicion is a lower threshold, allowing officers to stop and briefly detain someone for investigation.

100. What does PLUS filters stand for?

Policies, legal universal, standards

Police, legal, universal, self

Police, legal universal, standards

Policies, legal, universal, self

u1 t5

Explanation

u1 t5

101. Which is not a condition we can take someone to jail on a minor misdemeanor

Public intoxication

Petty theft

Traffic violation

Jaywalking

Jaywalking, crossing the street unlawfully, is typically considered a minor misdemeanor. However, it is often not a condition for which someone would be taken to jail. Public intoxication, petty theft, and certain traffic violations may lead to arrest depending on the circumstances, making them conditions that could result in being taken to jail.

Explanation

Jaywalking, crossing the street unlawfully, is typically considered a minor misdemeanor. However, it is often not a condition for which someone would be taken to jail. Public intoxication, petty theft, and certain traffic violations may lead to arrest depending on the circumstances, making them conditions that could result in being taken to jail.

102. Which is short lived stress

Distress

Cumulative

Eustress

Trauma

U12 t2

Explanation

U12 t2

103. Which is not an exception that property will not be returned to victim immediately

Ownership of property is being disputed

Prosecutor certified to the court the need to retain property rather than photograph it

Property is damaged

Judge grants the defendants motion to use property as their defense

U2 t8

Explanation

U2 t8

104. When inventory of motor vehicle is NOT reasonable

To obtain information for investigation purposes

After car was impounded

Owner was not present to make other arrangements for vehicle

Inventory was prompted by items in plain view

U2 t3

Explanation

U2 t3

105. Nodding, drooping eyelids, and facial itching describe indicators of...

Stimulant

Depressant

Narcotic

Hallucinogen

U11 t7

Explanation

U11 t7

106. Which is not an explosive effect of an IED

Fragmentation

Thermal

Blast

Flammable

U13 t2

Explanation

U13 t2

107. What should the officer do if the initial investigation is complete and the child is still missing?

Reach out to additional resources

Look for clues

Enter into NCIC

Call dispatch

Entering the child's information into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database is a crucial step in expanding the search and involving other law enforcement agencies. This database helps track missing persons and can alert other jurisdictions to be on the lookout for the child. While the other options may be part of the ongoing investigation, entering the child's information into NCIC is the most critical step to take once the initial investigation is complete.

Explanation

Entering the child's information into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database is a crucial step in expanding the search and involving other law enforcement agencies. This database helps track missing persons and can alert other jurisdictions to be on the lookout for the child. While the other options may be part of the ongoing investigation, entering the child's information into NCIC is the most critical step to take once the initial investigation is complete.

108. Which is NOT criteria that must be met for activating endangered missing child alert

Child under 18

Child is lost or nonwitnessed/confirmed abduction

Disappearance does not pose credible threat of immediate danger of serious bodily harm or death to child

Whereabouts are unknown

U3 t6

Explanation

U3 t6

109. Damage that occurs when part of vehicle is displaced is...

Reaction

Contact

Induced

Effective

U10 t5

Explanation

U10 t5

110. Which is not one of the most utilized methods of manufacturing meth in ohio

One pot

Red phosphorus

Birch reduction

One stop

U11 t7

Explanation

U11 t7

111. Any injury, illness, or other physiological impairment, regardless of its gravity or duration

Physical force

Force

Physical harm

Serious physical harm

U1 t7

Explanation

U1 t7

112. Which is not part of the acceptable methods when clearing an intersection

Allow others to adjust

Change siren patterns to attract attention

Never assume intersection is clear

Always come to a complete stop at every intersection

U5 t1

Explanation

U5 t1

113. OHLEG is for...

Law enforcement purposes only

Peace officers only

Criminal justice/law enforcement purpose only

Criminal justice purpose only

U8 t10

Explanation

U8 t10

114. During a strip search which isn't required

Same sex

Medical personnel

Privacy

Written approval of who is in charge of agency

U2 t3

Explanation

U2 t3

115. When missing person of 21yrs or older and foul play suspected when do officers have to enter information from report into NCIC

Immediately

24hrs

48hrs

7 days

U3 t6

Explanation

U3 t6

116. If there is a break in custody for interrogation, police may initiate further questioning _____ after release

24hrs

7 days

14 days

10 days

U11 t15

Explanation

U11 t15

117. Ethical responsibilities of peace officers are owed to...

Community, law enforcement profession, agency, family and yourself

Community, law enforcement profession, agency, citizens, family and yourself

Community, agency and law enforcement profession

Everyone

The ethical responsibilities of peace officers extend to multiple stakeholders and involve upholding the law, maintaining professionalism, treating citizens fairly, and ensuring their own well-being. These responsibilities are critical for building trust and maintaining the integrity of law enforcement.

Explanation

The ethical responsibilities of peace officers extend to multiple stakeholders and involve upholding the law, maintaining professionalism, treating citizens fairly, and ensuring their own well-being. These responsibilities are critical for building trust and maintaining the integrity of law enforcement.

118. A vehicle track was found at the scene of a crime. The tread was from a Michelin tire and had a miss tread. What type of evidence is this

Class

Group

Characterized

Individual

U11 t1

Explanation

U11 t1

119. Which is not a reason for stolen vehicles

Commit other crimes

Theft for profit

Drugs/drug trafficking

Owner give ups

U8 t6

Explanation

U8 t6

120. LEADS is for...

Law enforcement purpose only

Public use

Criminal justice purpose only

Peace officers

U8 t8

Explanation

U8 t8

121. What are the basic concepts of perimeter crowd control

Linear, cordoning, sectoring

Parallel, cordoning, sectoring

Sectoring, cordoning, parallel

Parallel, wedge, sectoring

U9 t1

Explanation

U9 t1

122. Which is not one of the cardinal rules of crime scene photography

Fill the frame

Maximize field depth

Keep lens perpendicular to subject

Keep lens parallel to subject

U11 t4

Explanation

U11 t4

123. What are color codes of chemical agents used by law enforcement

Hc yellow, Cn red, Cs blue, Oc orange

Pn yellow, Cn red, Cs blue, Oc orange

Hc yellow, Cn red, Cs blue, Oc orange, Hn clear

Hc blue, Cn red, Cs yellow, Oc orange

The correct answer is "Hc yellow, Cn red, Cs blue, Oc orange." This represents the accurate color codes for the following chemical agents used by law enforcement:

Hc (tear gas): yellow
Cn (mace): red
Cs (tear gas): blue
Oc (pepper spray): orange

Understanding these color codes is essential for law enforcement personnel to quickly identify the type of chemical agent they are handling and ensure proper deployment, storage, and safety measures when dealing with these substances

Explanation

The correct answer is "Hc yellow, Cn red, Cs blue, Oc orange." This represents the accurate color codes for the following chemical agents used by law enforcement:

Hc (tear gas): yellow
Cn (mace): red
Cs (tear gas): blue
Oc (pepper spray): orange

Understanding these color codes is essential for law enforcement personnel to quickly identify the type of chemical agent they are handling and ensure proper deployment, storage, and safety measures when dealing with these substances

124. Authority to pull passengers out of the vehicle is from:

Pennsylvania vs mimms

Maryland vs wilson

Tennessee vs garner

Jones vs US

U2 t3

Explanation

U2 t3

125. Two types for consent to be given are...

Express and implied

Implied and given

Express and given

Express and indicate

U2 t3

Explanation

U2 t3

126. Webster was found dead at his home and the only evidence found was a shoe print from a pair of Lebron 17's size 10. What type of evidence is this?

Individual

Class

Isolated

Group

U11 t1

Explanation

U11 t1

127. What is the ultimate reason for law enforcement training?

To protect others from crimes

Preserve the peace and community policing

To be able to protect the life and property of yourself and others

Prevent crimes, preserve peace, community policing, and provide services

U1 T1

Explanation

U1 T1

128. Any violence, compulsion, or constraint physically exerted by any means on or against person or thing

Force

Deadly force

Physical force

Physical harm

U2 t7

Explanation

U2 t7

129. "If a person helps or assist the perpetrator either by doing some affirmative action or providing advice"that is ...

Aiding in commission of a crime

Tort

Aiding

Complicity

U2 t1

Explanation

U2 t1

130. Person who may be frightened, confused, and have difficulty concentrating or communicating

Loss of reality

Loss of hope

Loss of control

Loss of perspective

U3 t4

Explanation

U3 t4

131. Person is anxious, worried, or nervous, which can escalate to feeling panicked

Loss reality

Loss of hope

Loss of control

Loss perspective

U3 t4

Explanation

U3 t4

132. A TPO is

For family member/household member after charged with violent/sexual offense

For family/household member that hasn’t been charge with an offense

For non family/household member charged with violent/sexual offense

For non family/household member that’s been charged with sexual/violent offenses

U3 t3

Explanation

U3 t3

133. What is not an acceptable movement for steering methods?

Shuffle steering

Hand over hand

Counter steering

Evasive steering

U5 t1

Explanation

U5 t1

134. What are the four causes of illegible finger prints

Failure to produce focal points, allow finger to slip or twist, failure to clean finger/equipment, to much ink

Failure to produce loop or whirl, allow finger to slip or twist, failure to clean fingers/equipment insufficient ink

Failure to produce focal points, allow finger to slip or twist, failure to clean finger/equipment, insufficient ink

Failure to produce loops, whirls, and arches, allow finger to slip or twist, failure to clean finger/equipment, insufficient ink

Option 5

U8 t9

Explanation

U8 t9

135. Which is not one of the 3 types of evidence?

Documents

Electronic

Testimony

Physical

Documents, testimony, and physical evidence are the three main types of evidence used in investigations and legal proceedings. Electronic evidence, while increasingly common, is a subcategory of evidence that can fall under any of the three main types. For example, an email can be considered a document, a recording of a conversation can be considered testimony, and a computer hard drive can be considered physical evidence.

Explanation

Documents, testimony, and physical evidence are the three main types of evidence used in investigations and legal proceedings. Electronic evidence, while increasingly common, is a subcategory of evidence that can fall under any of the three main types. For example, an email can be considered a document, a recording of a conversation can be considered testimony, and a computer hard drive can be considered physical evidence.

136. Protection order that is for non family/household member that is charged with violent/menacing/sexual crime is...

TPO

CRPO

CPO

TRPO

U3 t3

Explanation

U3 t3

137. Protection order obtained through domestic relations even though criminal charges have not been filed

CRPO

CPO

TPO

TRPO

U3 t3

Explanation

U3 t3

138. Usually cause by excessive speed the vehicle has tendency to continue in straight line due to loss of traction in front tires

Understeering

Skid steering

Over steering

Counter steering

U5 t1

Explanation

U5 t1

139. Elements to make formal arrest

Intent, authority, seizure, and understanding

Intent, authority, seizure

Intent, probable cause, seizure

Probable cause, authority, understanding

U2 t3

Explanation

U2 t3

OPOTA Practice Test: ACE Your Exam With Our Comprehensive Quiz

1. Primary consideration for discontinuing vehicle pursuit is...

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. Someone with paper tags that says FREE LAND and states they are traveling is most likely a...

3. You made contact with with a driver and notice a bag of marijuana in the cup holder, what allows you to seize it

4. If you are off duty and crime occurs where there is no physical harm taking place what should you do?

5. How many parties must consent when filming police officers?

6. Government general power to exercise authority over all persons and things within its territory describes what?

7. Select the two types of resistance

8. When preserving digital evidence from a computer that is off you should...

9. What is the purpose of the bill of rights?

10. What are the culpable mental states?

11. Force that carries substantial risk that will proximately result in death of a person

12. Misuse of LEADS is...

13. Unauthorized use of OHLEG is

14. Formal, systematic, and intensive questioning is considered a...

15. Evidence that is illegally obtained is...

16. "the accepted code of conduct for individual or a group" describes what?

17. In the absence of consent or exigent circumstance, before entering private residence to make an arrest officers must have...

18. What should you do when talking to media

19. Which doesn't apply when interviewing runaway child...

20. Which of the following is an effective way to reduce injury and property damage when a collision is imminent?

21. Step for administering first aid to OC does not include

22. Role of a peace officer regarding traffic is...

23. Which is NOT a possible reaction during life threatening moment

24. Which is not a component of the criminal justice system

25. What are the goals of sentencing?

26. ___________ comes from frequent use of brakes and not enough time for proper cooling

27. What are the main responsibilities when responding to crime in progress

28. Which is not type of search?

29. Person may be emotional, very withdrawn, fatigue, feeling overwhelmed, crying, in despair, or presenting suicidal talk or gestures

30. Person may be angry, irritable, or hostile

31. What are the four core principles or pillars of procedural justice?

32. If alone and a search needs to be done you should...

33. If two officers are doing a search how should the search be done

34. Vance and Webster are not married and only stay with each other some times. Vance forgot to do the dishes one night so Webster hit him. Their son Tackett called police and you arrive scene. You're told the information above. What do you charge Webster with and why

35. General categories for vehicle stop are...

36. In a high risk vehicle stop you should try to control...

37. What are the types of building searches?

38. Pipes, small mirrors, short plastic straws, and razor blades are paraphernalia of...

39. What part of the crime triangle is easiest to change?

40. What are the types of racism?

41. Tenets of below 100 program are...

42. When conducting a vehicle search during a traffic stop, which of the following justifications is required for an officer to legally search a locked glove compartment under the "automobile exception" to the Fourth Amendment?

43. Cover and concealment both...

44. Case law that gives authority to detain person based on reasonable articulable suspicion that criminal activity was being planned or was in process of being executed

45. The plain feel doctrine only applies when...

46. In Ohio, when conducting a traffic stop, an officer suspects that the driver is operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Which of the following tests is considered a standardized field sobriety test (SFST) approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)?

47. What are the types of surveillance

48. What is a not common indicator associated with stolen vehicles?

49. Communication tools that assist in generating compliance is LEAPS what does it stand for

50. Which of the following is NOT criteria of an amber alert

51. Tiny knitted balloons, spoons, cig filters, and foils are paraphernalia associated with...

52. When must you read a suspect Miranda

53. Which is not a guideline when taking field notes?

54. What does "OPOTA" stand for in the context of law enforcement training?

55. In the OPOTA curriculum, which legal principle is emphasized to ensure that law enforcement officers understand the limits of their authority in conducting searches?

56. Requirements established for terry pat down/frisk

57. Which is NOT one of the responsibility of law enforcement agency in missing child case

58. What are the legal foundation for making a vehicle stop

59. Any device designed to cause serious physical harm to person or property by by means of fire

60. Which of the following is a primary focus of OPOTA training?

61. Body of law derived from statues rather than from constitutions or judicial decisions

62. Submitting due to manipulation or verbal pressure

63. The method to get out of a skid is ___________ steering, by steering in direction of the skid or intended path of travel

64. Two vehicles have a little fender bender outside Walmart. One is a truck and has zero damage and the other only has a broken side mirror. They exchange insurance and information and neither wants a traffic crash report. What can you do if neither wants a report?

65. What are only THREE requirements of a well written report?

66. Law found in collection of the reported cases that form all or part of the body of law given with jurisdiction

67. The EAR model of crises encounter has three phases. What are they?

68. What are the two types of human trafficking?

69. When preserving digital evidence from a smart phone and it is powered on but it has a passcode you should...

70. Corners and side approach (police photography) pictures should

71. Authority to order driver out of vehicle is from

72. Which is the element/elements of domestic violence

73. What are the four types of child abuse?

74. Two methods most common which officers are injured or killed during officer initiating contact

75. Which of the following is not a peace officers main goal?

76. Which is a strip search?

77. Which is NOT a reason for tracing stolen property