Northern Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (NILEA) Competency 1 Practice Exam

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• Which immunity prevents prosecutors from using a witness's compelled testimony, or evidence derived from it, in a prosecution?
• Which form of immunity is described as 'giving up information for a lesser sentence'?
• Why can an Indiana office enforce a Kentucky PO?
• Which of the following is NOT listed among Kubler-Ross's stages in the material?
• Which of the following is an example of non-testimonial evidence?
• Which concept describes avoiding contact with patients' bodily fluids by wearing PPE?
• HIPAA stands for which of the following?
• What are common sources of admissible evidence?
• Which amendment is concerned with protection against self-incrimination?
• Which description best defines trauma?
• Which statement describes the purpose of the outer perimeter during a critical incident?
• Which concept is noted as applicable only to workplace discipline and not to criminal prosecutions?
• When may a vehicle be searched without a warrant?
• Usually how long is a probationary officer's firing window?
• Which is an example of Noble Cause Corruption?
• Which statement about cross-state enforcement of protective orders is supported by the material?
• What are safe handling procedures for evidence and property?
• The Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions apply to state and local government employers.
• If a department uses a probationary period, termination decisions during that period are typically made within which timeframe?
• What should a witness statement include to be effective in an investigation?
• Which statement reflects the importance of the audience’s perception of the presenter?
• Concurrent Jurisdiction allows prosecution at which levels?
• Which are the three components of the Criminal Justice System?
• The statement 'DV victim is not the best expert at determining her own level of safety' is true or false?
• What does a search incident to arrest permit police to do?
• What is the primary purpose of labeling evidence during secure storage?
• Which element asks if the action will hold up to community scrutiny?
• How is reasonable force defined?
• Which term describes the microorganisms carried in the blood that can cause disease in humans?
• The ABCs of baby sleep stands for which trio?
• According to the six principles, which statement about audience retention is true?
• Which statement best defines Infectious Disease?
• Which statement is NOT a criterion to trigger an Amber Alert?
• What should be included when documenting a use-of-force incident?
• Which statement best describes the difference between an interview and an interrogation?
• Which of the following is NOT a conducive condition for learning and retention?
• IDACS stands for which of the following?
• What is the primary purpose of the Fourth Amendment in policing?
• Real property is best described as which of the following?
• Graham v. Connor relates to what concept?
• What does PTSD stand for?
• Which option best defines communication?
• NOT part of exclusive jurisdiction?
• What best describes the Use of Force Continuum?
• Federal authority originates with which document?
• How should identification procedures during stops be conducted?
• Which statement best describes de-escalation techniques?
• The phrase 'overtime provisions in particular' most closely relates to which law?
• Which are the two parts of military verbal orders/commands?
• A protective order cover sheet is?
• Maslow's hierarchy places which need at the bottom?
• What best describes the Emergency Alert System (EAS)?
• What are the components of a critical incident debrief?
• What does NLETS stand for?
• What is 'transitory or transient evidence'?
• What is the difference between a citation and an arrest?
• How should eyewitness statements be handled?
• In Indiana law, domestic violence in the presence of a child is classified as a felony.
• Which of the following is an example of personal property?
• Which are the three court systems?
• Which constitutional principle allows cross-state enforcement of protective orders?
• In documenting a use-of-force incident, which element is essential?
• Objective information is defined as which of the following?
• Which term describes the punishment category with a minimum one year?
• Which of the following is an example of PPE?
• Esprit de Corps fosters what among members?
• Which statement is true about misdemeanors vs felonies as described?
• Felony is punishable minimum of how many years?
• State jurisdiction originates from what?
• What information is included in a Limited Background Check?
• A Kentucky protective order can be enforced in Indiana due to Full Faith and Credit. The statement is?
• Which statement about stress is true?
• In encounters with language barriers, what is the best practice?
• What is a stop-and-frisk and what standard authorizes it?
• What is the difference between probable cause and reasonable suspicion?
• Use of Force Continuum purpose?
• What is the Plain View Doctrine?
• Which statement best describes consent to search under the Fourth Amendment?
• Probation is...
• What is the appropriate response to a suspected mental health crisis?
• What is the purpose of the inner perimeter in a critical incident?
• Garrity is described as which of the following?
• How is management defined in the material?
• Use immunity provides protection against the use of compelled testimony in prosecutions.
• What is the public safety exception to Miranda?
• Employees are protected under which act according to the material?
• Which system replaced IAFIS?
• What are the three stages of community policing as described?
• What does the Exclusionary Rule establish?
• What is paper terrorism?
• Which statement best describes a critical incident?
• Trauma statement true: Traumatic events result in lasting changes in energy, sensation, emotions, thoughts, and behavior.
• Two primary transmission modes are Direct and Indirect. Which option correctly lists them?
• How is labor defined in the material?
• Transactional immunity would prevent prosecution for offenses related to the compelled testimony.
• Which of the following best describes a lasting change resulting from a trauma?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of battering?
• Which scenario constitutes interrogation for Miranda purposes?
• Which of the following represents a stage of disease listed in the material?
• Which offenses are excluded from ICR reporting?
• Personal needs of a normal person include
• Which of the following is NOT listed as able to activate the EAS?
• What is 'bias-free policing'?
• What is de-escalation in policing?
• What is a pocket card or field notebook used for?
• Which of the following is one of the seven critical tasks?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the three main categories of motivation for terrorism?
• Highest court in the United States?
• Intellectual property refers to which of the following?
• What is the importance of field interviews with victims?
• AFIS is primarily used for what purpose?
• Which term denotes a legally binding exchange of promises between parties that the law will enforce?
• How should an officer approach a vehicle stop to maximize safety?
• NCIC stands for which of the following?
• What is an arrest?
• Which of the following are types of voice communication used on a daily basis by law enforcement?
• ILEEN stands for what?
• How long is a protective order (PO) good for?
• Real property includes land and anything attached to it. Which statement best reflects this definition?
• What does a Full Background Check document?
• Misdemeanor is punishable up to how many years?
• Which is not one of the four criteria for every presentation?
• NGI stands for Next Generation Identification and is described as what?
• Which of the following is not a basis for a warrantless vehicle search?
• Personal property is best described as which of the following?
• Which option appropriately describes investigative interviewing style?
• If you are a victim of road rage, can you apply for a protective order?
• What does the Ryan White Law require?
• Which practice supports ethical policing during encounters?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the seven critical tasks?
• Which immunity would protect against prosecution for offenses related to the compelled statements?
• Which term is described as the process of leading and directing all or part of an organization?
• What are the two ways disease can be transmitted?
• Adult learning is described as
• Which practice is recommended when officers encounter cultural and linguistic differences during encounters?
• Which scenario most clearly falls under the Open Fields Doctrine?
• Which procedure best prevents contamination of evidence at a crime scene?
• Subjective information is defined as which of the following?
• Which statement about stress best aligns with the material?
• Which statement best describes bias-free policing?
• Which of the following is a learning style?
• What is a Bloodborne Pathogen?
• Terrorism is described as a terrorist often uses threats to create fear among the public, to try to convince citizens that their government is powerless in preventing terrorism, and to get immediate publicity for their causes. This statement is?
• First written form of law is credited to which figure?
• Which are recognized exceptions to the Exclusionary Rule?
• What is the purpose of protective orders in domestic violence cases?
• Which statement about reasonable force is correct?
• What should be included in an effective field contact with a civilian?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between immunity and 5th Amendment rights?
• What are the three main categories for motivation for terrorism?
• Which of the following is one of the seven critical tasks?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three learning styles?
• According to the material, SIDS refers to which description?
• Which describes a search incident to arrest?
• OSHA stands for?
• Valid PO from KY cannot be enforced in IN.
• Esprit de Corps contributes to which outcome?
• Human behavior is described as
• In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, where are the most important needs located?
• Which scenario constitutes custody under Miranda?
• What is the Open Fields Doctrine?
• What is the purpose of warrants?
• Which of the following is true about the overtime provisions of the FLSA?
• Which agencies are examples of federal jurisdiction?
• What does chain of custody refer to?
• Which statement best defines community policing according to the material?
• What are exigent circumstances in searches?
• Which statement correctly differentiates Full Background Check from Limited Background Check?
• Body Substance Isolation (BSI) is defined as which of the following?
• In ethical discussions, which constitutional protections should be provided?
• Who is considered the grandfather of modern law enforcement?
• Which capability is associated with NLETS?
• The probationary period for police officers is typically measured in which range?
• To participate in a culture, what is required?
• Which statement accurately describes chain of custody for evidence?
• When can an officer legally seize property incident to an arrest?
• The standard use of force is established by which case?
• Which statement best represents a component of ethics?
• Why is continuing education important for competency 1?
• In the same framework, which element asks whether any codes have been violated?
• Which network is specifically used by Indiana for emergency law enforcement communications?
• Attitudes are formed from
• Intellectual property deals with which of the following?
• What is the proper procedure for handling a pedestrian stop?
• Who has the authority to use ILEEN?
• Are employers legally required to maintain a handbook?
• How is communication described in terms of orientation?
• Which of the following is NOT typically part of a critical incident debrief?
• Which scenario most strongly indicates custody for Miranda purposes?
• Which statement describes circumstantial evidence?
• Why is documenting the initial condition of a crime scene important during evidence collection?
• What is the role of investigative interviewing?
• Which agency is NOT listed as an example of federal jurisdiction agencies in the material?
• Which statement is NOT one of the six principles of public speaking?
• A report is defined as which of the following?
• In ethical decision making, which element corresponds to checking internal warnings?
• What action best maintains the chain of custody for evidence?
• Which act is described as the Fair Labor Standards Act in the material?
• What is the duty to intervene?
• ABC's of writing stand for which of the following?
• Use immunity is the baseline protection under the 5th Amendment.
• Which statement best describes the source of federal authority?
• In the Juvenile background category, which statement is true?
• Universal Precautions are defined as what?
• A Police Officer enjoys immunity from civil case.
• Which statement best defines jurisdiction?
• What is 'hearsay' and why is it generally inadmissible?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a component of vocal image?
• Parole is...
• Exclusive Jurisdiction includes which areas?
• Which of the following is one of the five values of NILEA?
• How do reasonable suspicion and probable cause differ in traffic stops?
• Which situation constitutes interrogation for Miranda purposes?
• Which statement reflects a principle about the purpose of a presentation?
• What is the purpose of conducting a vehicle inventory after towing or seizure?
• What is a contract as described?
• How should eyewitness statements be treated when inconsistencies arise?
• What is protected under civil rights in law enforcement?
• When must Miranda warnings be given?
• Which statement best defines Communicable Disease?
• What should be included in documentation of a stop?
• Body Substance Isolation (BSI) is described as which practice?
• A protective order can be issued to a DV victim, and a fee is charged.
• Which option reflects a common source of admissible evidence?
• Which term is defined as the effort expended on a particular task, oil, or work?
• Which statement about the Indiana Central Repository (ICR) reporting is true?
• Which of the following is NOT among the five values of NILEA?
• Which of the following is NOT a response to grief?
• Which amendment gives states their power?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a personal need?
• Domestic violence is rooted in power and control. Which statement is accurate?
• Which term refers to the U.S. Department of Labor's agency responsible for occupational safety and health?
• What does IAFIS stand for and what is its typical response time?
• Which protection is commonly cited as part of civil rights in policing?
• What is the role of ethics in law enforcement?
• PPE stands for?
• Which option lists common elements often found in a critical incident?
• Which system was created by the FBI and is used as a biometric identification method?
• What constitutes probable cause to arrest?
• What is essential in proper report writing?