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NC BLET STATE FINAL EXAM REVIEW||2025-2026||-
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Quiz: Primary Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease (Physical Fitness) - √Answer :1) Abnormal Blood Cholesterol
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- Tobacco Smoking
- Sedentary Lifestyle/Physical Inactivity Quiz :3 Primary Physical Disablers (Physical Fitness)
- √Answer :1)cardiovascular disease (CVD)
- Lower Back Disorders
- Stomach Ulcers Quiz :The 3 Major Nutrients (Physical Fitness)
- √Answer :1) Carbohydrates
- Fats
- Proteins Quiz :How many Officers die from Heart Disease each year? (Physical Fitness)
- √Answer :Approximately 2,035 Officers per year Quiz :How much more likely is an Officer to die from Heart Disease than at the hand of a suspect or criminal? (Physical Fitness)
- √Answer :21 times more likely Quiz :What is the third most common cause of line of duty deaths for Officers? (Physical Fitness)
- √Answer :Chronic Heart Disease (CHD) Quiz :What is Systolic pressure? (Physical Fitness)
- √Answer :The pressure associated with the expulsion of blood from the heart (contraction), the uppernumber. Quiz :What is Diastolic Pressure? (Physical Fitness)
- √Answer :The arterial pressure during the relaxation phase of the heart cycle, the pressure necessaryto hold open the arterial walls, the bottom or lower number. Quiz :What is hypertension? (Physical Fitness)
- √Answer : Greater or equal to140/90 mmHg.
Quiz :3 Types of Cholesterol (Physical Fitness)
- √Answer :HDL - Good LDL - Bad VLDL - Unknown Quiz :What does RICE mean? (Physical Fitness)
- √Answer :rest, ice,compression, elevation Quiz :What is diabetes? (Physical Fitness)
- √Answer :The body's inability ofthe pancreas to produce or respond properly to the hormone insulin. Quiz :What Aerobic Exercise and what is its fuel source? (Physical Fitness) - √Answer :The primary fuel source for aerobic exercise is fat. Quiz :5 Common reasons for back pain/injury? (Physical Fitness)
- √Answer : **1. sedentary to max exertion
- extra weight on duty belt
- placement of equipment on duty belt
- extended periods of sitting and driving
- incorrect lifting posture** Quiz :2 common factors contributing to heat injuries? (Physical Fitness) - √Answer :a. heat index b. dehydration Quiz :4 common causes of stress for officers? (Physical Fitness)
- √Answer :a.physical b. mental c. emotional d. social Quiz :4 injury prevention principles (Physical Fitness)
- √Answer :a. warm up b. workout c. cool down d. stretch Quiz :How many calories does each macro nutrient provide? (Physical Fitness)
- √Answer :Protein- 4 calories/gram Carbohydrates- 4 calories/gram
Quiz :What does Public Trust mean in the Oath of Honor? (Ethics) - √Answer :Charge of duty imposed in faith toward those you serve Quiz :What does Courage mean in the Oath of Honor? (Ethics) - √Answer :Having strength to withstand unethical pressure, fear, or danger Quiz :What does Accountability mean in the Oath of Honor? (Ethics) - √Answer :You are answerable and responsible to your oath of office Quiz :What does Community mean in the Oath of Honor? (Ethics) - √Answer :The jurisdiction and citizens served Quiz :What does Discretion mean in the Code of Conduct? (Ethics) - √Answer :Consideration of all surrounding circumstances in determining whether and legal action shall be taken Quiz :What is Use of Force in the Code of Conduct? (Ethics) - √Answer :An officer will never employ unnecessary force or violence, and will be used with the greatest restraint Quiz :What is Performance duties of an officer in Code of Conduct? (Ethics) - √Answer :A police officer shall perform all duties impartially, without favor or affection or ill will and without regard to status, sex, race, religion, political belief, or aspiration Quiz :What is Confidentiality in the Code of Conduct? (Ethics) - √Answer :Things of a Confidential nature will be kept secret unless the performance of duty or legal provision requires otherwise Quiz :What is Integrity in the Code of Conduct? (Ethics) - √Answer :A police officer will not engage in acts of corruption or bribery, nor will an officer condone such acts by other officers Quiz :What is Cooperation with other police officers and agencies in the Code of Conduct? (Ethics) - √Answer :Police officers will cooperate with all legally authorized agencies and their representatives in the pursuit of justice
Quiz :What is Private Life in the Code of Conduct? (Ethics) - √Answer :Police officers will behave in a manner that does not bring discredit to their agencies or themselves Quiz :What is Art 1 in the Cannons of Police Ethics? (Ethics) - √Answer :Primary Responsibilities of the job-protection of the people of the United States through upholding their laws Quiz :What is Art 2 in the Cannons of Police Ethics? (Ethics) - √Answer :Limitation of Authority-Know the bounds upon himself in enforcing the law. He or she must recognize that the American system of government gives no man, groups of men, or institution, absolute power Quiz :What is Art 4 in the Cannons of Police Ethics? (Ethics) - √Answer :Utilization of proper means to gain proper ends-violations of law or disregard for public safety and property on the part of an officer are intrinsically wrong Quiz :What is Art 8 in the Cannons of Police Ethics? (Ethics) - √Answer :Conduct in arresting and dealing with law violators-use powers of arrest strictly in accordance with the law Quiz :What is Art 9 in the Cannons of Police Ethics? (Ethics) - √Answer :Gifts and favors-do not accept gifts or favors from the public Quiz :What is Art 10 in the Cannons of Police Ethics? (Ethics) - √Answer :Presentation of evidence-handle and present evidence impartially and without malice Quiz :What are some Common Drivers for Unethical Behavior? (Ethics) - √Answer :1. Noble Cause Corruption
- The Blue Curtain/Wall of Silence
- The Slippery Slope/Mama Rosa test-Officer engages in minor illegal activity, and greater levels of corruption become easier to perform. Quiz :What are 4 common types of Ethical Dilemmas? (Ethics) - √Answer :1. Dilemmas of Discretion
- Dilemmas of Duty
- Dilemmas of Honesty
- Dilemmas of Loyalty
Personal Space Movement Quiz :What is Intimate Location? (Communication Skills) - √Answer :Very close distance of conversation used for intimate parties, around 1 foot Quiz :What is Personal Location? (Communication Skills) - √Answer :Distance which is kept for normal casual interactions, around 2 feet Quiz :What is Moderate Location? (Communication Skills) - √Answer :Generally the distance at which we conduct impersonal business, 3 to 4 feet Quiz :What is Conversation Location? (Communication Skills) - √Answer :Distance used to have casual conversation just out of physical range, singular or in a group, generally 4 to 6 feet Quiz :What are some Indicators that Express Aggression? (Communication Skills) - √Answer :Facial grimaces Punching motions with fists Head tilted back Arms on hips Low intensity smile on face Quiz :What is Non Assertive Behavior? (Communication Skills) - √Answer :Passive and indirect. Communicates a message of inferiority. Helps create a win-lose situation. A non assertive person will lose while allowing others to win Quiz :What is Aggressive Behavior? (Communication Skills) - √Answer :Can be active or passive, it can also be direct, indirect, honest or dishonest. Always communicates an impression of superiority and disrespect. Creates a situation where we win and the other loses. Quiz :What is Assertive Behavior? (Communication Skills) - √Answer :Behavior that is active, direct, and honest. Communicates an impression of self respect and respect for others. Works towards a win win situation Quiz :What some specific Active Listening Skills? (7) (Communication Skills) - √Answer :1. Paraphrasing-summarizing with the subject said in your own words
- Reflecting or Mirroring-involves repeating the subjects last words or phrase as a question
- Open Ended Questions-cant be answered with a simple yes or no
- Minimal Encouragers-words and sounds like uh huh, that show you are still listening
- Silence-just listening without speaking
- I Message-a message that allows the subject to know how you feel about what they are saying
- Emotional Labeling-a statement to the subject labeling their specific emotion ie: it appears you are upset Quiz :Euro American Characteristics (Communication Skills) - √Answer :Tend not to communicate about highly personal topics Take turns when communicating Avoid public arguments Impatient with people who talk to much Quiz :Latino Characteristics (Communication Skills) - √Answer :Expressive when they speak Social, agreeable, and friendly in public Arguing in public is considered rude Prefer social of business Value conformity, obedience and respect for authority Traditional roles (male and female) Quiz :African American Characteristics (Communication Skills) - √Answer :Speaking tends to be highly intense, expressive, distinctive, forceful, assertive, and openly emotional View interpersonal questions in a social setting to be improper Less restrained, modest Strive to make their own personal communication style a statement about their individuality Quiz :Native American Characteristics (Communication Skills) - √Answer :High context co culture who communicate in soft spoken and indirect manner Avoid sustained and direct eye contact when speaking Rely heavily on nonverbal cues when they communicate Quiz :Middle Eastern Characteristics (Communication Skills) - √Answer :Sensitive to others perceptions of them and strive to be perceived positively Highly value speaking Place content and logical presentation second to rhythm of language
Quiz :What is substantive law? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :The laws that govern the rights and duties of people as they act in society. prohibits conduct such as robbery, larceny, assault Quiz :What is procedural law? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :The part of the law that specifies the methods to be used in enforcing substantive law. the statutes concerning issuance, execution, and return of search warrants are examples Quiz :How many articles are in the Constitution? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer : Quiz :What are the four procedural safeguards granted to the persons accused of crimes as per the Constitution? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :1. Habeas Corpus (Article I Section 9)
- Trial by jury, except for impeachment
- Bills of attainder
- Ex post facto laws Quiz :What is the Habeas Corpus? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :This writ is directed to the person detaining the subject of the writ, a prisoner, and requires that custodian to bring the prisoner before a judge for a determination upon the legality of the detention. Cannot be held illegally Quiz :What is the Jury procedural safeguard for prisoners? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :Requires that all criminal cases expect impeachment be tried by a jury Quiz :What are bills of attainder? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :laws that establish guilt and punish people without allowing them a trial, is another safeguard for prisoners. Quiz :What is Ex Post Facto laws? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :laws that declare an action to be illegal after it has been committed Quiz :which two amendments apply to Due Process? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :5th and 14th Quiz :What does the 1st Amendment protect? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :Freedom of religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly
Quiz :True or false: the first amendment is absolute? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :False, 1st amendment rights are not absolute, they are subject to reasonable time, place, and manner limitation by the government Quiz :What types of speech have no protection under the 1st amendment? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :obscenity, fighting words, threats, incendiary speech, non peaceful assembly Quiz :What is obscenity, and who can file for a warrant for obscenity? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :Anything that treats sex or nudity in an offensive or lewd manner, violates recognized standards of decency, and lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value. Only a District Attorney can file a search warrant for obscenity. Quiz :What is Incendiary speech? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :advocates the imminent violent use of force against the government. not protected within the 1st amendment. Quiz :What does the 2nd Amendment protect? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :Right to bear arms shall not be infringed Quiz :What does the 4th amendment protect? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government Quiz :What does the exclusionary rule state? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :any evidence obtained in violations of the 4th amendment will not be admissible in court. Quiz :What does the 5th amendment protect? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :double jeopardy, self-incrimination (Miranda Warnings), and Due Process, and to counsel during custodial interrogation Quiz :What does double jeopardy mean, and where is it defined? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :A person cannot be tried twice for the same crime in either state or federal court, 5th amendment Quiz :What is self-incrimination, and where is it defined? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :the state cannot compel a person to give testimony that can be used against oneself, 5th amendment
Quiz :Which amendment forbids officers from using physical coercion to extract a statement? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :14th amendment Quiz :Which amendment states that officers cannot make promises which they cannot keep to obtain a statement? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :14th amendment Quiz : requires that a convicted prisoner be sane or competent before being executed. (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :Due Process Quiz :What is subject matter jurisdiction? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :The types of crimes for which an officer may arrest Quiz :What are the general rules of territorial jurisdiction of a city police officer? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :-may arrest in the city any area within
- 1 mile of the city limits
- and city property outside the city Quiz :Where can the sheriff's deputies arrest? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :within the county, county property outside the county, anywhere in the state for a felony committed in the county Quiz :T or F: an officer cannot pursue an offender anywhere in the state, if that offender has committed an arrestable offense in their jurisdiction (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :False, an officer may pursue anywhere in the state as long as they remain in continuous pursuit and not stop to do something else. Quiz :t or f: a person cannot be seized, just property (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :false under the 4th amendment Quiz :What is diplomatic immunity? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :Those with full diplomatic immunity may not be prosecuted for the crimes they commit; those without full immunity may be arrested and prosecuted Quiz :When has a person been seized? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :when a reasonable person in their position would not feel free to walk or drive away
Quiz :In the context of the law, what is the difference between objective vs subjective? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :objective is the viewpoint of everyone (societies' standpoint) vs subjective is the viewpoint of one person Quiz :What is the test whether a person has been seized or not? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :an objective test: would a reasonable person in the suspect's shoes feel that the officer deprived his freedom of movement Quiz : is need for an arrest, only is needed for temporary detention (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :probable cause, reasonable suspicion Quiz :What must there be at a minimum to justify an investigatory stop? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :reasonable suspicion Quiz :When is a person considered under arrest? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :either when they are told they are under arrest or when their freedom of movement has been significantly deprived Quiz :What is a voluntary encounter? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :a casual conversation requesting voluntary cooperation from a subject. No factual justification is needed. Person is free to decline, and leave Quiz :officers need no to approach people in public and talk to them (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :probable cause or suspicion Quiz :What is a Terry Stop? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :Brief detention or seizure for the purpose of investigating suspicious conduct Quiz :What is a Terry frisk? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :A pat down of the body and outer clothing for weapons that is justified by an officer's belief that a suspect is armed and dangerous Quiz :What is the purpose of an investigatory stop? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :to determine whether there is probable cause to believe a crime has or is happening, or that the suspect has probably committed it. Quiz :What is reasonable suspicion? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :The belief by a reasonable and prudent person based on articulable facts that something has happened. more than a hunch but less than probable cause
Quiz :Can juveniles be arrested? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :No, the state defines it as a temporary custody under G.S. 7B-1900, which is the equivalent to a warrantless arrest of an adult Quiz :What must Arrest Warrants contain? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :valid throughout the state, issued and signed by judicial official, names or describes the defendant, states the offense.must be returned after 180 days if not served, but are still valid afterwards. Quiz :What are the conditions of making an arrest with a warrant. (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :when an officer has the warrant is his possession when an officer doesn't have the warrant is his possession-knowledge of said warrant not executed, may arrest person named therein at anytime, officer must inform person of arrest warrant Quiz :What are the conditions of making an arrest without a warrant (warrantless arrest) (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :1. an offense committed in the officers presence /probable cause
- an offense committed out of their presence: officer has probable cause to believe-committed a felony, committed a misdemeanor
- not apprehended unless immediately arrested, may cause injury to another, offense of
- concealment of merchandise, domestic crim. trespass, impaired driving, simple assault, simple assault and battery, simple affray, assault inflicting serious injury using deadly weapon, AOF, assault by pointing gun towards person with personal relationship with, violation of protective order, pretrial release. Quiz :Upon making an arrest officers must: (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :id themselves as officers, inform person they are under arrest, inform person the cause of arrest unless cause appears to be evident Quiz :What must an officer do with a suspect after making a warrantless arrest? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :the officer must present the accused before a magistrate so the magistrate may determine whether there is justifiable probable cause, and issue a magistrate's order. Quiz :What is a magistrate's order? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :a document that charges a person with a criminal offense; it is issued only if the
magistrate determines that probable cause exists to believe that a criminal offense was committed, and that the defendant committed that offense Quiz :What is an order for arrest? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :an order issued by a judicial official that orders law enforcement to take a named person into custody. usually issued if the defendant fails to appear in court Quiz :without consent or exigent circumstances, the officer must have in possession and to believe the defendant is inside a home to effect an arrest. (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :arrest warrant, probable cause Quiz :Conditions for an officer to enter a defendant's home or vehicle to make an arrest. (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :1. officer has in possession the original arrest warrant or order for arrest
- officer has probable cause to believe defendant is present
- must give notice of their authority, knock and announce (unless notice would present a danger to human life)
- may use force to enter the premises or vehicle if admittance is being denied Quiz :conditions to enter a third party's home or residence to make an arrest. (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :1. officer must have search warrant and arrest warrant in possession
- absent consent and exigent circumstances don't exist
- must give notice of their authority, knock and announce (unless notice would present a danger to human life)
- may use force to enter the premises or vehicle if admittance is being denied Quiz :conditions for entering a home or residence With consent to arrest defendant. (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :1. may enter upon consent to enter from someone who has the authority to give
- may receive consent from someone who has equal privacy interests in the defendant's home i.e. spouse, mother, father, etc.
- even if consent is given, officers still need possession of arrest warrant or order Quiz :what is a criminal summons? (Arrest Search Seizure) - √Answer :Charges a crime and orders the accused to appear in court on a designated time and date to answer to the charges against him
