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Study Guide and Sample Test for The National Police Officer Selection
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National Police Officer Selection Test (POST) Study Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction.........................................................................................2 Preparing for the Test...........................................................................3
Test Format.................................................................................3 Examination Hints.........................................................................3 Time Limits..................................................................................4 Marking Your Answers...................................................................4 Taking the Test...................................................................................5 Before the Test Begins.................................................................5 Listen Carefully............................................................................5 Test Timing.................................................................................6 Preparing Yourself Physically for the Test........................................6 Sample Test Items................................................................................7 Section I.....................................................................................7 Section II ....................................................................................9 Section III...................................................................................15 Section IV..................................................................................17 Sample Test Answer Key.....................................................................20
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Introduction
This study guide is designed to help you obtain your maximum potential score on the National Police Officer Selection Test (POST). It is divided into four parts, which provides useful information on preparing to take the test.
Preparing for the Test
Taking the Test
Sample Test Items
Sample Test Answer Key
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Preparing for the Test
You will increase your chances of obtaining your best possible score if you spend a fair amount of time preparing for the test. This includes finding out as much as possible about the test ahead of time, paying proper attention to your physical well-being before the test, taking care to avoid becoming overly anxious about the test and using a good test-taking strategy. Preparation in these areas can help you achieve your best possible score on the test.
For optimal test results, read this study guide thoroughly and answer the sample test items beginning on page 7. Make sure you read all the directions carefully and each test question completely before answering.
Test Format
The POST is made up of four separately-timed test sections. The first three sections (Mathematics, Reading Comprehension and Grammar) utilize multiplechoice and true/false formats. The fourth section, Incident Report Writing, requires you to write out your answers in complete sentences in the spaces provided in the test booklet.
Though most of the questions in this test battery relate to police duty, no prior knowledge of law or law enforcement will be needed to answer the questions.
Examination Hints
Attempt to answer every question on the test. There is no penalty for guessing because your score is based on the total number of correct answers. This means you should respond to every question, even when you are not certain of the correct answer. When you are uncertain, your answer should be your best guess, and you should then move on to the next question. You will need to balance the amount of time you spend on each question with the total amount of time allotted to take the test. You will be told when to start and stop each section. If you have extra time, you are allowed to check your work in that section of the test only.
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Time Limits
It is important to know the amount of time allowed for each section so you can pace yourself and not spend too much time on questions causing you problems. Remember there is no penalty for guessing. If you find you are spending too much time on a question, you should make your best guess and move on. If you finish before time is called, you can go back and check your answers in the section you are working on. The number of test items and time limits for each of the sections of the test are listed below.
Section I II III IV
Test Mathematics Reading Comprehension Grammar Incident Report Writing
Number of Items 20 25 20 10
Test Time 20 minutes 25 minutes 15 minutes 15 minutes
Marking Your Answers
The test will be computer scored. Therefore, it is important to follow the instructions below to insure your answers are read correctly.
? Use a #2 or softer lead pencil. Do not use ink. ? Make heavy black marks that completely fill the oval. ? Erase completely any marks you wish to change ? Make no stray marks on the test booklet. Scratch paper will be provided in the
math section to do your figuring. ? Be sure that you blacken only one oval for each question. If you blacken more
than on oval it will be counted as incorrect, even if one of the answers is correct. ? The first three sections of the test are in a multiple-choice format. The ovals appear next to the test questions as shown in the example below:
1.
A
B C D E
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