CJBAT Practice Test

A police report describes a suspect as having fled a crime scene in a "late model sedan." Which of the following best interprets the term "late model" in this context?

A forensic report mentions the use of "latent fingerprints" at a crime scene. What does "latent" imply in this context?

A legal document refers to "mitigating circumstances." What are these?

What does the legal principle of "double jeopardy" protect an individual from?

The concept of "mens rea" is crucial in criminal law. What does it refer to?

When a report mentions that a suspect was apprehended "in flagrante delicto," what does this imply?

A witness statement describes the suspect as having an "alibi." In legal terms, what does this mean?

In legal proceedings, the term "habeas corpus" is frequently mentioned. What does it protect against?

The term "probable cause" is used in law enforcement. What does it denote?

In legal documentation, the term "exculpatory evidence" is used. What does it refer to?

An officer's report describes a perpetrator's behavior as "coercive." What does this imply about the perpetrator's actions?

In a legal context, what is "jurisprudence" primarily concerned with?

What does the term "voir dire" refer to in the context of a trial?

The phrase "fruit of the poisonous tree" is used in legal contexts. What does it signify?

Select the sentence that appropriately uses a colon.

Choose the sentence that demonstrates correct parallel structure.

Identify the sentence that correctly utilizes the subjunctive mood.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a restrictive clause.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon?

Which sentence demonstrates the incorrect use of a modal verb?

Select the sentence that improperly mixes tenses.

Which option correctly uses a relative pronoun?

Which sentence incorrectly utilizes a conjunction?

Which sentence incorrectly uses a preposition?

Which sentence correctly uses commas with a nonrestrictive clause?

Which of the following sentences is an example of correct use of the passive voice?

Which sentence correctly uses a complex sentence structure?

Select the sentence with the correct use of an infinitive phrase.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses indirect speech.

During a routine patrol, an officer notices a group of individuals frequently looking around in a nervous manner while exchanging small items. What should the officer be most alert for?

An investigator reads a witness statement noting the sound of breaking glass immediately followed by a car alarm late at night in a residential area. What potential issue should the investigator consider?

If a correctional officer finds an inmate isolated and unresponsive during a routine check, what should be the officer's immediate concern?

While monitoring surveillance cameras, a security guard notices an individual loitering near a restricted area's entrance without attempting to enter. What potential issue should the guard consider?

A police officer receives a report of an unusually quiet residential area where neighbors are typically active. What should be the officer's initial assumption?

A law enforcement officer encounters a vehicle parked in a remote area late at night with fogged windows. What should the officer be cautious of?

An officer notices several unattended bags in a busy public area with no one appearing to claim them. What should be the officer's immediate concern?

When a patrol officer observes tags of graffiti that resemble symbols associated with gang activity, what issue should be considered?

If a patrol officer smells a strong odor of chemicals while patrolling a residential neighborhood, what potential issue should be considered?

During a foot patrol, an officer hears multiple alarm systems going off simultaneously in a commercial district. What should be the immediate assumption?

When a community reports a sudden increase in stray animals, what underlying issue should be investigated?

If an officer finds doors and windows inexplicably open in several unoccupied homes in the same neighborhood, what should be the concern?

A detective notices an uptick in reports of missing persons with similar profiles in a specific area. What should be the primary investigative focus?

During an interview, a suspect provides an alibi that includes details which are too precise and rehearsed. What should this indicate to the investigator?

An officer observes a vehicle repeatedly circling a high-security area with different occupants each time. What should be the primary concern?

A detective finds that on every Monday for five consecutive weeks, a store has been burglarized between 3:00 AM and 4:00 AM. If the pattern continues, which day and time is the next burglary most likely to occur?

In a string of thefts, the thief steals only on days that have an 'R' in their name. If the last theft was on Thursday, which day is the thief most likely to strike next?

A team of investigators notices that graffiti appears in the subway stations only when it rains the night before. If the weather forecast predicts rain for the upcoming Friday night, when is graffiti most likely to appear?

If a cybercriminal only launches attacks on days following a national holiday, and the next national holiday falls on a Monday, when is the next attack likely to occur?

An analyst notices a pattern of stock market dips occurring the day after every full moon. If the next full moon is on a Wednesday, when should the analyst expect the next dip?

In a pattern of serial vandalism, the vandal strikes every third day without fail. If the last incident was on a Friday, on which day is the next incident expected?

A crime analyst finds that a particular type of cybercrime occurs every four weeks on a Friday. If the last occurrence was on the first Friday of September, when is the next occurrence expected?

In a series of thefts, the pattern shows that the thief strikes every alternate day, and the last theft was on a Tuesday. What day is the thief most likely to strike again?

Observing a pattern of online fraud, investigators find that incidents double on the first Monday of each month compared to the previous day, Sunday. If 5 incidents occurred on the last Sunday of July, how many incidents are expected on the first Monday of August?

A sequence of burglaries occurs every other week on a Wednesday. If the last burglary was on the second Wednesday of March, when is the next expected burglary?

A detective finds that a spate of crimes occurs every five days, starting from a Monday. If the cycle continues, and the last crime was on a Wednesday, when is the next crime expected to occur?

During an investigation, it's found that a specific criminal group commits acts of vandalism only during full moons. If the next full moon is expected on a Saturday, when is the next act of vandalism likely to be committed?

In a pattern of illegal transactions, it's observed that the volume triples every third Friday of the month. If the volume was 100 transactions on the second Friday, what is the expected volume on the third Friday?

A sequence of cyber attacks is noticed to happen every 10 days, starting on a Monday. If the last attack was on a Thursday, how many days until the next attack?

Observing patterns in a series of shoplifting incidents, it's found that the incidents occur on the days when the temperature is above 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If the temperature is predicted to be above 80 degrees on next Thursday, when is the next shoplifting incident expected?

If a witness states that they saw the suspect fleeing in a red car, but later evidence shows that the suspect's car was at the crime scene during the time of the crime, which of the following is most accurate?

A detective gathers statements from three witnesses regarding the time they saw a suspect leave a location. Witness 1 says the suspect left at 3:15 PM, Witness 2 says 3:05 PM, and Witness 3 says 3:20 PM. If it is known the clock at the location is 10 minutes fast, which witness's statement is likely most accurate?

If all suspects who have an alibi are innocent, and suspect A does not have an alibi, which of the following is true?

A detective notes that in every burglary case involving jewelry theft, a white van was reported near the crime scene. If a white van is seen near a house where jewelry was stolen, what can be deduced?

During an investigation, it is found that every time a specific graffiti tag appears in the neighborhood, a shoplifting incident is reported within 24 hours. If the graffiti tag is spotted, what should be the immediate inference?

If it is known that all members of a certain club must pass a rigorous background check, and John has been rejected from the club, what can be deduced?

In a series of thefts, the thief always leaves a unique symbol drawn at the scene. If a theft occurs without this symbol, what can be inferred?

If all cars made after 2010 have a GPS system installed and a stolen car does not have a GPS system, which of the following is true?

If a suspect is known to operate only in urban areas and a crime is committed in a rural area, what can be inferred about the suspect's involvement?

A detective deduces that a series of crimes are connected because they all occurred on rainy days. If a similar crime occurs on a day without rain, what does this suggest?

If all pickpocketing incidents in the area have occurred near ATMs and a person is pickpocketed in a park, what can be inferred?

In a fraud case, it is known that the perpetrator contacts victims via email. If a victim reports being contacted by phone, what can be deduced?

If every member of a criminal gang has a tattoo on their left arm and an individual is arrested without such a tattoo, what can be inferred about their gang affiliation?

A certain criminal always uses a specific type of lock pick. If a break-in occurs without any sign of this lock pick being used, what is the most logical conclusion?

If it's known that a burglar alarms a house immediately after entering, and a house is burglarized without the alarm being triggered, what can be inferred?

A detective needs to follow a sequence of clues to solve a case. The sequence is as follows: Find the key in the library, read the hidden message behind the portrait, unlock the safe in the study, and finally, gather the evidence from the safe. Which of the following options represents the correct order of actions she must take?

If a crime scene investigator follows the protocol of photographing the scene, collecting physical evidence, interviewing witnesses, and then documenting the scene, which of the following sequences is correct?

A law enforcement officer is tasked with the sequence of events during a traffic stop. The correct order is: turn on the patrol car's lights, approach the vehicle, verify the driver's license and registration, conduct a vehicle search if necessary, and issue a citation or warning. Which option reflects this sequence?

When processing a crime scene, the order of priority is to secure the scene, detain possible suspects or witnesses, collect evidence, take photographs, and finally, release the scene. Which of the following orders is correct?

In emergency response, the order of operations is to assess the situation, call for backup if needed, provide immediate assistance, secure the area, and lastly, debrief with team members. What sequence accurately reflects these steps?

For a police report to be effectively written, the order should be to gather information, document witness statements, organize the facts chronologically, write the report, and review for accuracy. Which option represents this sequence correctly?

In the procedure for handling evidence, the correct order is to identify the evidence, photograph it in place, collect it carefully, log it into the evidence system, and store it in a secure location. Which of the following sequences is accurate?

In the procedure for handling a noise complaint, the first step is to approach the reported location quietly, next is to observe any visible disturbances, then make contact with the occupant, and finally, assess the need for any enforcement action. Which step comes immediately before assessing the need for enforcement action?

During a bank robbery investigation, the order of operations is to first secure the bank premises, then collect surveillance footage, interview witnesses, and lastly, compile a list of suspects. What is the third action taken in this investigation?

If the protocol for processing digital evidence includes securing the device, making a forensic copy, analyzing the data, and then preparing a report on the findings, what is the second step in this protocol?

In the steps for conducting a field sobriety test, the sequence is to first instruct the driver to exit the vehicle, then explain the tests, perform the tests, and finally, determine if there is probable cause for arrest based on the results. Which step is performed last?

For an undercover operation aimed at identifying illegal sales at a business, the order of steps is to first conduct surveillance, then make a test purchase, next gather additional evidence, and finally, execute a search warrant. What is the step immediately before executing a search warrant?

When responding to a hazardous material leak, the correct order of actions is to first evacuate the area, then identify the material involved, next establish a perimeter, and finally, contact specialized cleanup teams. Which action is directly after identifying the material involved?

In a cybercrime investigation process, the sequence is to first identify the breach, then secure the affected systems, follow up with data recovery, and lastly, analyze the attack vectors. Which step occurs immediately before analyzing the attack vectors?

If a sequence of actions for a drug investigation includes undercover surveillance, obtaining a warrant, making arrests, and seizing evidence, what is the correct order of these actions?

Officer Lee is patrolling a neighborhood that forms a perfect square grid. Starting from the intersection of 1st Avenue and Main Street, facing south, she drives 3 blocks south, turns left and goes 4 blocks east. Then, she makes another left turn and goes 2 blocks north. Finally, she turns right and drives 1 block. What is her final position relative to her starting point?

A detective starts at the corner of 6th and Vine, heading west. She walks 5 blocks west, makes a right turn, and walks 3 blocks north. She then takes another right and walks 2 blocks east. Finally, she walks 1 block south. Where is she in relation to her starting point?

Patrol Officer Ramirez is dispatched to an incident reported 4 blocks north and 3 blocks east of her current location. After handling the situation, she is then called to another incident 5 blocks west and 2 blocks south from her new location. What is her final position relative to the initial starting point?

An investigator needs to reach a crime scene that is directly 6 blocks north of the police station. After leaving the station and heading north for 3 blocks, he realizes he mistakenly started going in the opposite direction. How many total blocks does he need to travel to correct his mistake and reach the crime scene?

While on patrol, Officer Chen receives a call to assist at a location that is initially 5 blocks east and 4 blocks north of her. After resolving the situation, she is directed to another call 3 blocks west and 5 blocks south of her current location. What is Officer Chen's final position relative to her original starting point?

Agent Reynolds starts tracking a suspect from the intersection of 10th and Center, heading directly south. After following for 3 blocks, he turns left and proceeds 4 blocks east. He then makes a U-turn and heads back 4 blocks west. Finally, he goes 5 blocks north. Where is Agent Reynolds in relation to the starting point?

Officer Baker is dispatched to an emergency 8 blocks west and 6 blocks north of her current location. After attending to the emergency, she receives another call that requires her to go 10 blocks east and 4 blocks south. What is her final position relative to where she started?

On her patrol route, Officer Gomez must navigate from the precinct to a disturbance call located 7 blocks north and 9 blocks west. After handling the call, she heads to a secondary location 11 blocks east and 3 blocks south. From this final location, how far and in what direction is Officer Gomez from the precinct?

A detective must travel from the scene of a crime located at the corner of 3rd and Maple to a witness's residence 5 blocks south and 6 blocks east. After the visit, she has to proceed to another crime scene 4 blocks west and 8 blocks north. What is the detective's final position relative to the first crime scene?

Officer Daniels is on foot patrol and starts heading east from the corner of 4th and Main. She walks 4 blocks east, then takes a left turn walking 3 blocks north. After responding to a call, she heads 5 blocks west and 2 blocks south. Where is Officer Daniels in relation to her starting point?

While investigating a series of burglaries, Detective Thompson must travel from the police station to a suspect's house located 10 blocks north and 5 blocks east. After leaving the suspect's house, he travels to a second suspect's house located 3 blocks west and 12 blocks south. From the second suspect's house, how far and in what direction is Detective Thompson from the police station?

A patrol officer is dispatched to a scene 6 blocks south and 8 blocks west of her current position. After addressing the issue, she receives another call requiring her to move 10 blocks east and 4 blocks north. What is her final position in relation to her original location?

Detective Larson starts his day at the courthouse and heads 3 blocks north to the police station. After a brief meeting, he travels 5 blocks east to interview a witness. He then receives a call that requires him to go 7 blocks west and 6 blocks south. What is Detective Larson's final position relative to the courthouse?

On a routine patrol, Officer Smith starts from the intersection of 5th and Elm, driving south. She goes 6 blocks south, turns right to go 4 blocks west, then turns left to go 3 blocks south again. She then turns right to drive 2 blocks east. From her final position, how far and in what direction is she from her starting point?

Detective Lee needs to follow a lead that takes her from the city hall, located at the corner of 1st Street and 1st Avenue, 5 blocks north and 7 blocks east. After following the lead, she heads to a meeting 6 blocks west and 4 blocks north. Where is Detective Lee in relation to city hall?

You are shown a photo of a suspect for 10 seconds. The suspect is wearing a red hat, blue jeans, a green shirt, and black shoes. He has a tattoo of a dragon on his left arm and is holding a silver phone. What color is the suspect's shirt?

A witness describes a robbery suspect as being approximately 6 feet tall, with short brown hair, green eyes, and a beard. The suspect was seen wearing a black jacket, white sneakers, and carrying a red backpack. What feature was NOT mentioned about the suspect's appearance?

During a briefing, you are given information about a stolen vehicle: a 2018 Toyota Camry, white, with a Florida license plate "GTR123". It has a scratch on the driver's side door and a missing front right hubcap. What year is the stolen vehicle?

After observing a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run for a brief moment, you note the following details: a blue sedan with the license plate "FLX1234", a dent on the right rear side, and a bumper sticker that says "I Love Florida". What was the message on the bumper sticker?

A suspect's description is broadcasted over the radio: male, wearing a striped shirt with red and white stripes, black jeans, and a baseball cap worn backward. He has a scar above his right eyebrow. What color are the suspect's jeans?

In a simulated exercise, you are shown a sequence of numbers for 5 seconds: 48392015. What is the third number in the sequence?

During a quick review session, you're shown a video of a crime scene for 15 seconds. The scene includes a blue car with a smashed window, a red bicycle lying on the ground, a yellow fire hydrant, and a graffiti tag that says "Revolt". What color is the car?

A description of a missing person is given as follows: female, 5'5" tall, with dyed purple hair, a nose ring, and wearing a black leather jacket over a teal dress. What is the color of the missing person's hair?

In a detailed account of a shoplifting incident, the suspect is described as having a tattoo of a phoenix on the left forearm, wearing a white hat with a blue band, and carrying a green tote bag. What symbol is tattooed on the suspect's left forearm?

You are briefed on a case involving a vehicle seen leaving a burglary scene. The vehicle is described as a black SUV with tinted windows, a roof rack, and a notable dent on the passenger side door. What feature is present on the vehicle's roof?

A suspect in a fraud case is described as wearing glasses with round frames, a plaid shirt, and a brown leather wristwatch on the right wrist. Which wrist is the suspect wearing the wristwatch on?

After observing a brief interaction, you note that a person handed off a small, red envelope to another individual under a streetlight at the corner of Pine and 3rd. What color is the envelope?

In a training exercise, you're shown a series of license plate numbers for a few seconds. One of the plates reads "4RGH567". What is the last digit of this license plate?

You read a detailed report of a stolen property case that includes a list of items: a silver laptop, a black wallet containing various credit cards, a pair of gold rimmed glasses, and a book titled "The Art of Deception". What is the title of the book mentioned in the stolen items list?

During an assignment, you are shown a map with several landmarks for memorization, including a library on Elm Street, a coffee shop on Main Street, a park with a large oak tree, and a mural of a sunset on 5th Avenue. Where is the mural located?

The phrase "beyond a reasonable doubt" is frequently used in legal contexts. What does it signify?