APCAT Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Test

Question 1

Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier, creating ambiguity?

After chasing the suspect through the woods, the officer was covered in mud. The suspect, covered in mud, was apprehended by the officer. Covered in mud, the officer apprehended the suspect after a chase. The officer, who was covered in mud, finally apprehended the suspect.

Correct Answer:

Covered in mud, the officer apprehended the suspect after a chase.

Question 2

Choose the sentence that contains an error in subject-verb agreement.

A list of potential witnesses were submitted to the lead investigator. The evidence from the car, including fingerprints and fibers, is being analyzed. Neither of the drivers admits fault for the collision. Every officer and sergeant has to complete the mandatory training.

Correct Answer:

A list of potential witnesses were submitted to the lead investigator.

Question 3

An officer is writing a report about multiple pieces of evidence. Which sentence demonstrates a pronoun error?

The knife and the wallet were placed in separate bags; they were sealed and labeled. The laptop was seized because its serial number matched the one reported stolen. Each piece of evidence was logged before it was sent to the lab. The forensics team collected the samples, but it has not been analyzed yet.

Correct Answer:

The forensics team collected the samples, but it has not been analyzed yet.

Question 4

Select the word that correctly completes the following sentence: "The detective's primary goal was to ________ a confession from the suspect without using coercion."

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Correct Answer:

elicit

Question 5

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct and properly punctuated for a formal report?

The suspect fled the scene, he was last seen running west. The witness provided a statement however it was inconsistent with the physical evidence. Upon arrival, the officer secured the perimeter; this is standard procedure for preserving evidence. The victim was shaken but unhurt, she refused medical attention.

Correct Answer:

Upon arrival, the officer secured the perimeter; this is standard procedure for preserving evidence.

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