FREE CPCA Reading Comprehension Question and Answers
An employee's workstation, locker, or city-owned car may be searched at any time, with or without the employee's knowledge, according to city policy. An employee of the city has reported that the elected City Controller was seen smoking marijuana behind the city building and putting a baggie containing a green leafy substance in his desk about an hour ago. As a result of this report, Officer Randy is asked by his supervisor to search the City Controller's desk. Officer Randy presented the secretary with a documented copy of the city policy when she refused to permit the search on behalf of the City Controller. The City Controller was on a job site checking a city-owned warehouse when the secretary contacted him. He gave the secretary instructions to decline the search because he is an elected politician. Officer Randy pushed his way through the City Controller's desk, past the secretary. Nothing suspicious was discovered. The event resulted in the secretary breaking her arm. The city worker who complained to the city controller was well known to harbor strong feelings against the city controller because he had fired him the month before for being late.
Being an elected person, the City Controller declines to allow the search. Which of the following best expresses his position?
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Wrong!
Explanation:
City personnel is subject to the policy. The City Controller argues that as he is an elected person and not an employee of the city, his desk is not subject to the regulation.
An employee's workstation, locker, or city-owned car may be searched at any time, with or without the employee's knowledge, according to city policy. An employee of the city has reported that the elected City Controller was seen smoking marijuana behind the city building and putting a baggie containing a green leafy substance in his desk about an hour ago. As a result of this report, Officer Randy is asked by his supervisor to search the City Controller's desk. Officer Randy presented the secretary with a documented copy of the city policy when she refused to permit the search on behalf of the City Controller. The City Controller was on a job site checking a city-owned warehouse when the secretary contacted him. He gave the secretary instructions to decline the search because he is an elected politician. Officer Randy pushed his way through the City Controller's desk, past the secretary. Nothing suspicious was discovered. The event resulted in the secretary breaking her arm. The city worker who complained to the city controller was well known to harbor strong feelings against the city controller because he had fired him the month before for being late.
What legal justification does Officer Randy have for wanting to search the City Controller's desk?
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Wrong!
Explanation:
Based on city regulation, which allowed searches with or without the employee present, the officer attempted to search the City Controller's desk. No search warrant was obtained by the officer. The City Controller was away at a construction site, so there was no immediate danger of evidence being destroyed. Police officers are given authority by statute legislation and administrative rules that control the organization they work for. The response "inherent police power" is too ambiguous and does not specify any particular authority.
Read the situation below and respond to the questions.
An ordinance is passed and signed by the mayor that prohibits certain-size trucks from entering the city limits, with the exception of delivery trucks that must drop off or pick up goods or other materials from nearby businesses or residences. This is done in an effort to reduce traffic and air pollution in the town's center. Delivery vehicles must first get a special permit from the Office of Licenses and Permits, show it on the front windshield, and then enter the city. According to the ordinance, any truck in the city without a permit is subject to a fine.
Officer Jackson observed a truck pass him on May 2nd in the town without a permit being visible. He stopped the truck and interrogated the driver. The motorist claimed to be from outside the area and was unaware of the law. The driver was issued a warning by Officer Jackson, who also advised him to leave the city if he was making a delivery or to go to the Office of Licenses and Permits to obtain a permit. Driving out of the town, the motorist complied. Officer Jackson observed the same truck and driver in the town on May 10th, once more without the necessary permit. The motorist apologized and claimed he was unaware that he was inside the city limits. Officer Jackson gave the driver a ticket.
A hearing was placed in the city on May 28th after the motorist contested his citation. As there was a sign notifying of the city limit just down the street that the motorist had passed when approaching the city limits, the judge was not sympathetic to the driver's explanation. Officer Jackson observed the motorist had parked his truck in a lot across the street as he was exiting the courthouse. Officer Jackson was shocked to see that the truck was not in possession of the necessary authorization. After writing a ticket on the truck's front windshield, Officer Jackson continued with his day.
Why did Officer Jackson issue the first ticket to the driver?
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Wrong!
Explanation:
The driver was issued a ticket the first time because he did not possess the necessary permit to enter the city. Despite the fact that the motorist disregarded the prior warning, this is not the reason for the ticket.
An employee's workstation, locker, or city-owned car may be searched at any time, with or without the employee's knowledge, according to city policy. An employee of the city has reported that the elected City Controller was seen smoking marijuana behind the city building and putting a baggie containing a green leafy substance in his desk about an hour ago. As a result of this report, Officer Randy is asked by his supervisor to search the City Controller's desk. Officer Randy presented the secretary with a documented copy of the city policy when she refused to permit the search on behalf of the City Controller. The City Controller was on a job site checking a city-owned warehouse when the secretary contacted him. He gave the secretary instructions to decline the search because he is an elected politician. Officer Randy pushed his way through the City Controller's desk, past the secretary. Nothing suspicious was discovered. The event resulted in the secretary breaking her arm. The city worker who complained to the city controller was well known to harbor strong feelings against the city controller because he had fired him the month before for being late.
How many individuals are referred to in the passage?
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Wrong!
Explanation:
Five people are referenced in the passage:
1. Officer Randy
2. Officer Randy's supervisor
3. City Worker
4. City Controller
5. City Controller's secretary
Read the situation below and respond to the questions.
An ordinance is passed and signed by the mayor that prohibits certain-size trucks from entering the city limits, with the exception of delivery trucks that must drop off or pick up goods or other materials from nearby businesses or residences. This is done in an effort to reduce traffic and air pollution in the town's center. Delivery vehicles must first get a special permit from the Office of Licenses and Permits, show it on the front windshield, and then enter the city. According to the ordinance, any truck in the city without a permit is subject to a fine.
Officer Jackson observed a truck pass him on May 2nd in the town without a permit being visible. He stopped the truck and interrogated the driver. The motorist claimed to be from outside the area and was unaware of the law. The driver was issued a warning by Officer Jackson, who also advised him to leave the city if he was making a delivery or to go to the Office of Licenses and Permits to obtain a permit. Driving out of the town, the motorist complied. Officer Jackson observed the same truck and driver in the town on May 10th, once more without the necessary permit. The motorist apologized and claimed he was unaware that he was inside the city limits. Officer Jackson gave the driver a ticket.
A hearing was placed in the city on May 28th after the motorist contested his citation. As there was a sign notifying of the city limit just down the street that the motorist had passed when approaching the city limits, the judge was not sympathetic to the driver's explanation. Officer Jackson observed the motorist had parked his truck in a lot across the street as he was exiting the courthouse. Officer Jackson was shocked to see that the truck was not in possession of the necessary authorization. After writing a ticket on the truck's front windshield, Officer Jackson continued with his day.
What conclusions may be drawn from the passage based on the driver's actions following the warning?
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Wrong!
Explanation:
When the driver was initially pulled over and issued a warning, the officer gave him the option of leaving the city or visiting the office of licenses and permits to obtain a permit to deliver packages. It can be assumed that the driver was not making a delivery because he left the city without obtaining a permit.
An employee's workstation, locker, or city-owned car may be searched at any time, with or without the employee's knowledge, according to city policy. An employee of the city has reported that the elected City Controller was seen smoking marijuana behind the city building and putting a baggie containing a green leafy substance in his desk about an hour ago. As a result of this report, Officer Randy is asked by his supervisor to search the City Controller's desk. Officer Randy presented the secretary with a documented copy of the city policy when she refused to permit the search on behalf of the City Controller. The City Controller was on a job site checking a city-owned warehouse when the secretary contacted him. He gave the secretary instructions to decline the search because he is an elected politician. Officer Randy pushed his way through the City Controller's desk, past the secretary. Nothing suspicious was discovered. The event resulted in the secretary breaking her arm. The city worker who complained to the city controller was well known to harbor strong feelings against the city controller because he had fired him the month before for being late.
Based on the passage, which of the following statements is accurate?
Correct!
Wrong!
Explanation:
The city employee who complained against the City Controller did so with the intention of damaging his reputation. According to the text, the city worker's prior month's tardiness had resulted in the city controller suspending him. The city employee might not be trustworthy as a result of this situation. Despite the fact that the report claims the City Controller was spotted smoking marijuana, it does not name the city employee who saw it. The City Controller did not remove a bag of marijuana from his desk before the officer searched it, as stated in the paragraph.
Read the situation below and respond to the questions.
An ordinance is passed and signed by the mayor that prohibits certain-size trucks from entering the city limits, with the exception of delivery trucks that must drop off or pick up goods or other materials from nearby businesses or residences. This is done in an effort to reduce traffic and air pollution in the town's center. Delivery vehicles must first get a special permit from the Office of Licenses and Permits, show it on the front windshield, and then enter the city. According to the ordinance, any truck in the city without a permit is subject to a fine.
Officer Jackson observed a truck pass him on May 2nd in the town without a permit being visible. He stopped the truck and interrogated the driver. The motorist claimed to be from outside the area and was unaware of the law. The driver was issued a warning by Officer Jackson, who also advised him to leave the city if he was making a delivery or to go to the Office of Licenses and Permits to obtain a permit. Driving out of the town, the motorist complied. Officer Jackson observed the same truck and driver in the town on May 10th, once more without the necessary permit. The motorist apologized and claimed he was unaware that he was inside the city limits. Officer Jackson gave the driver a ticket.
A hearing was placed in the city on May 28th after the motorist contested his citation. As there was a sign notifying of the city limit just down the street that the motorist had passed when approaching the city limits, the judge was not sympathetic to the driver's explanation. Officer Jackson observed the motorist had parked his truck in a lot across the street as he was exiting the courthouse. Officer Jackson was shocked to see that the truck was not in possession of the necessary authorization. After writing a ticket on the truck's front windshield, Officer Jackson continued with his day.
Why did the driver's justification not convince the judge?
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Wrong!
Explanation:
According to the circumstances, the driver allegedly ignored a sign indicating the city limit. The driver was thus first told that he needed a permit after entering the city, and he had actual or constructive notice of this.