Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Block 1 Practice Test

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• Senior Police Officer member of MPD is a Retired officer.
• Who did President Grant appoint as governor of DC?
• Who will be positioned directly to the left and one half step to the rear of the class leaders carrying the flag for formation?
• Which movement is used to face an element 180 degrees while standing at attention?
• Who bears the cost of replacement when a uniform is damaged?
• When was the Metropolitan Police Department founded?
• What characterized policing in the political era (1830-1900)?
• Active shooter was previously known as which type of incident?
• Field elements are composed of districts. Which of the following correctly lists the components that make up field elements?
• Who chaired the McMillan Commission?
• Ulysses S. Grant was arrested on April 11 and July 1, 1866 for what reason?
• In field policing elements, which component is defined as the grouping of sectors within a district to define the policing area?
• An isosceles triangle is defined by two sides having what length?
• Abraham Lincoln selected William B. Webb as the ________ and Superintendent of the department.
• This movement is used to face an element 90 degrees to the left or (right), while standing attention
• The Hatch Act is primarily designed to regulate political activities of which group?
• Which of the following is a correct complete set of MPD organizational elements?
• Which era is associated with the birth of the 911 emergency system?
• August Vollmer is best remembered for establishing which foundational element in police education?
• In what year was the London Metropolitan Police established?
• Lex Talionis refers to which ancient principle?
• PSS stands for Patrol Services North. Which districts are covered by PSS?
• Recruits can wear Stud earrings, and no more than ________ in each ear.
• On what date was MPD founded?
• Who drew up the city's plan for Washington, DC?
• Which practice did King Henry I introduce that divided crimes into felonies and misdemeanors?
• Which statement best reflects COMPSTAT’s primary focus?
• The Shire-reeve, head royal official in larger settlements, evolved into which modern role?
• Who reformed the police department as Police Chief in the 1990s?
• In which city did August Vollmer serve as police chief from 1905 to 1932?
• The Nacotchtank were the original inhabitants of today's Washington, DC, and are identified as part of which broader group?
• Which option correctly describes when Hatch Act restrictions apply?
• In what year was the Establishment of Alexandria?
• Senator James McMillan chaired which commission tasked with surrounding public buildings with landscaped parks, open spaces, and monuments?
• Washington DC developed rapidly due to increased trade after which event?
• Which city experienced notable 1990s racial and ethnic conflicts, including the Rodney King beating?
• A Lieutenant employee who is not sworn is categorized as which MPD group?
• What term describes using members of groups and networks on social media to obtain information on targeted individuals or organizations?
• Which event happened earliest among the following: the War of 1812, the Lincoln assassination, the signing of the Home Rule Act, or Ulysses S. Grant's 1866 arrest?
• The isosceles triangle is used to position which item?
• ____________________ must be trimmed and not exceed 1/4 of an inch.
• Which landmark case established that police cannot use illegally obtained evidence?
• PSN stands for Patrol Services North. Which districts are covered in PSN?
• The Executive Office of the Chief of Police (EOCOP) is which of the following in relation to department policies?
• The second missing word completes the phrase 'it is your ______ to reimburse the department of its replacement cost'.
• Which two sites in Washington, DC experienced active shooter incidents?
• Which pairing correctly matches the policing development to its ruler?
• Emperor Justinian reformed law with the Corpus Juris Civilis. This body of law included which protections?
• Which guideline best reflects the online conduct expected of MPD members?
• The chain of command starts off with chief of police and end with the ______________ ____________
• How many major organizational elements are there, and into how many districts are they divided?
• Which term refers to standards of behavior that tell us how humans should act in many situations?
• ______________ is used when one way move, talk, or drink water.
• The Shire-reeve's role historically evolved into which office in modern policing?
• Private John Parker was assigned to protect which president at Ford's Theatre the night he was killed?
• Which region was urban and used the watch and the constable system?
• What describes Peel's vision for the police department?
• The Hatch Act restricts political discussions during which activity?
• The nation's capital was originally located in which city?
• Which is a true statement about the Hatch Act?
• Which organization responded to the September 11 attacks, highlighting the early role of local law enforcement in counterterrorism?
• Which designation best describes the Hatch Act in terms of its scope?
• Which role is NOT listed as part of Class Formation roles?
• In Medieval England under King Alfred, people raised the hue and cry to pursue criminals. This practice is known as what?
• Online _______ are people who target law enforcement officers on social media.
• Which uniform is worn for ceremonies or special occasions?
• What ratio of subordinates to reporting elements is recommended?
• When marching, a ______ is performed every 100-200 steps.
• Which king ordered citizens to arm themselves and created a night watch with constables to patrol weapons?
• Research discussing most crimes being solved from information gathered by the first officer on the scene, and noting increased hiring of minorities, women, and college graduates, was conducted by which organizations?
• Which description best defines positional authority?
• Cornrows and dreadlocks may be worn as long as they do not interfere with the proper wearing of the ______.
• To increase efficiency in the organization, the ranks of which two positions were added?
• White shirts worn for ceremonies, or special occasions is a _________________________ uniform.
• Which states donated land to become part of Washington DC?
• In historical policing, the early ancient world featured small groups bound by tribal custom and leader's will. This description best fits which term?
• Which act is commonly cited as prohibiting political discussions during work hours?
• The Lincoln Memorial is cited as an example of the work of which commission?
• Which years describe the Progressive Era policing reforms?
• In MPD, the group referred to as 'Rank and File' corresponds to which of the following?
• Which phrase most accurately describes the Hatch Act's core limitation?
• COMPSTAT is defined as what?
• Under the Hatch Act, which activity is generally restricted?
• Doxing is releasing ______ about someone on social media without their consent.
• In what year did President Nixon implement the no-knock warrant policy?
• At ease is a command when one must remain __________ and silent with their right foot in pace.
• Which term completes the statement: ______ prohibits political matters from being discussed at work.
• The Professional Era's approach to management and data emphasized which practice?
• Which role is at the top of the class formation listing?
• COMPSTAT was invented in which year and city?
• Which term is not listed as one of the MPD's headquarters and field organizational units?
• Which figure is associated with creating the first modern police department?
• Cadence is the rhythm or tempo of marching steps.
• In MPD chain of command, who sits at the top?
• Which roles are included in Class Formation?
• Gertrude Schimmel is known for being the first female promoted to what ranks?
• Which theory states that the presence of broken windows indicates community apathy and invites greater disorder and crime?
• What did the Home Rule Act of 1973 accomplish for DC government?
• Which statement best describes the Hatch Act's scope?
• Which term refers to the head covering worn during uniform duties?
• Which term describes when false information is posted on Twitter to generate a significant amount of media attention?
• Which monarch used the Star Chamber to punish opponents of his rule?
• The Virtue Approach is best described as:
• Which city served as the original location of the nation's capital before it moved to Washington, DC?
• Policing in the Modern Era (1970–present) is best described as focusing on what?
• Command authority leaders have over others by _______
• Which officer died when he hit a pole while driving to a call?
• Which pairing is correct for Alexandria and its establishment year?
• Be respectful, be responsible and do not ______ maintain your position as an officer.
• _____________________ is used to rest an element for short periods of time while standing at attention.
• During Medieval England, which era is associated with the hue and cry system described in the material?
• Who served as Police Commissioner in New York and fought against corruption and Tammany Hall?
• No ________ allowed while on duty. Only the class leader and assistant leader will have it on vibrate.
• Community Policing Theory and problem-oriented policing were developed by which scholars?
• Which role bears the guidon in class formation?
• Which president signed the Home Rule Act into law in 1973?
• _______________________ is the line of authority and responsibility along which orders are passed within an MPD unit and Between different units
• If a uniform becomes damaged or altered ________, it is unsuitable for reuse.
• This position is used to rest an element for short periods, while standing at attention
• Which statement best matches the Virtue Approach?
• Recruits Serve as a _______ of the department.
• The Sergeant Management Rank corresponds to which supervisory level?
• Which statement aligns with the Fairness Approach?
• Which monarch appointed twelve-man juries by establishing a system of juries?
• __________ uniform is a service uniform long or short sleeves.
• Who developed Community Policing Theory and problem-oriented policing?
• Which statement correctly reflects the relationship between MPD major elements and districts?
• Which service uniform is worn as long or short sleeves?
• What is the core idea of the Utilitarian Approach?
• Which unit in ancient Rome is known for being the elite force stationed in Rome to keep order, later referred to as the Praetorian Guard?
• The Code of Hammurabi is best described as which of the following?
• Which description best captures the Fairness Approach?
• Which officer is MPD's first female officer killed in the line of duty?
• Which author is noted as writing about 'thieves and vagabonds' that fences who buy and resell property?
• Drug violence levels have not been low since which decade?
• Which era established English law enforcement systems in the New World?
• Attention is used to let the squad know that a directive is forthcoming.
• Clothing must not have any visible symbols, buttons, or _________ of social , political, or economic nature.
• Which region was rural and used the sheriff method?
• MPD is organized into headquarters and field elements which are Office, Bureau, Division, Branch, Sections, Unit
• COMPSTAT meetings focus on which areas of police work?
• Which term describes the policing tactic of enclosing protesters to control entry and exit?
• In the five-step decision making process, which step is 'Make a decision, and test it'?
• In what year was the Home Rule Act for DC signed?
• Which landmark Supreme Court ruling requires suspects to be informed of the right to counsel before questioning?
• ________ Should be carried at all times, and provided when requested.
• The Kerner Commission recommended reforms to police hiring and complaint processes to increase minority representation. Which option best describes this recommendation?
• Recruits Wear the _______ uniform.
• Which ethical approach asserts that the ends never justify the means?
• Who was the first mayor elected by DC after the enactment of home rule?
• During the political era, which activity describes the role of officers?
• The 'feed loop' described as starting the 911 system refers to which setup?
• Which option best captures a main idea of Progressive police reform?
• What is the purpose of the command 'Attention' in drill?
• Active shooter incidents can occur at which venues?
• Cadence helps to regulate which aspect of marching?
• Which statement best captures a Progressive Era priority in policing?
• Anti-terrorism is now primarily the responsibility of which entities?
• Which group is primarily subject to the Hatch Act?
• In an office setting, which phrase best reflects the Hatch Act's application?
• Which of the following is NOT part of the five steps to decision making?
• Which theory description best matches the Broken Window Theory?
• What is the first step in the five-step decision making process?
• The gig line is the alignment of the right edge of the shirt placket, inner edge of the ________, and the right edge of the pants placket.
• Which act prohibits political matters from being discussed at work?
• Who created the first modern police department in 1829, in London?
• Which statement best describes Peel's nine principles?
• Which statement best describes the Common Good Approach?
• Who was the first member of the department killed?
• How many quadrants does Washington, DC have?
• Which mechanism did Henry II use to formalize local governance by appointing twelve-man juries?
• Which ethical approach is described by the phrase 'The ends never justify the means'?
• Gail Cobb, the first female officer killed in the line of duty, occurred on which date?
• Charles Ramsey became Police Chief and reformed the department in which decade?
• Which law governs the prohibition of political matters being discussed at work?
• The Professional Era of policing is associated with which technological changes?
• The Span of Control may vary from _____________ _____ _______ subordinates and ratio of 1:5 reporting elements is recommended
• Which empire codified the Corpus Juris Civilis?
• A permanent change in assignment is called a?
• Civilian of MPD is categorized as which MPD group?
• A temporary assignment is called a?
• There are two drill commands, Preparatory and Execution. Which statement correctly describes the Preparatory Command?
• When saluting the arm should be at __________ angle
• Colonial law enforcement was described as inefficient, paid per task rather than for catching criminals. Which statement best reflects this?
• Which political machine epitomized policing corruption during the political era?
• The Common Good Approach is described as:
• Which organizations conducted the research indicating most crimes are solved from information gathered by the first officer on the scene and noting hiring trends of minorities, women, and graduates?
• In what year was Georgetown established?
• A Supervisor Officer belongs to which MPD group?
• Which outcome is associated with the Progressive Era in policing?
• What term describes the act of representing the department at all times?
• This Movement is used to face an element 45 degrees to the right (or left , While Standing at attention
• The DC city plan was designed by which planner, commissioned by George Washington?
• Which scenario would most likely violate the Hatch Act?