ADPP Session One Practice Questions
What degree of situational awareness would you be in if you were at the 'specific
alert' stage? - Answer- Condition Orange
What degree of situational awareness would you be in if you were 'relaxed or
unaware'? - Answer- Condition White
What degree of situational awareness would you be in if you were in the 'action'
stage? - Answer- Condition Red
What degree of situational awareness would you be in if you were 'relaxed but alert'?
- Answer- Condition Yellow
What degree of situational awareness would you be in if you were in condition
yellow? - Answer- Relaxed but alert
What degree of situational awareness would you be in if you were at condition
white? - Answer- Relaxed and unaware
What are the six stages of the decision-making process, STOPAR? - Answer- Stop &
switch on, think, observe & orientate, plan, act, and review
What does the 'REVIEW' stage of the STOPAR process refer to? - Answer- Further
action review and self-review
What does the 'Plan' stage of the STOPAR process require you to do? - Answer-
Determine the strategic outcome and required police role by evaluating the
information already obtained
What does the 'Act' stage of the STOPAR process require you to do? - Answer-
Identify the various actions or steps to be undertaken to achieve the desired strategic
outcome
What does the 'Observe and Orientate' stage of STOPAR require you to do? -
Answer- Size up the immediate situation through behavioural observation and risk
assessment
What does the 'Think' stage of the STOPAR process require you to do? - Answer-
Organise your thoughts and prioritise the urgency of your response based on the
information received
In a policing context, what is the definition of 'risk'? - Answer- The chance that
someone may be harmed, or property damaged, because of being exposed to a
threat or hazard
,The 'Police Role' refers to the four different personalities that police should adopt to
achieve a desired strategic outcome. What are the four different personalities? -
Answer- Mediator, Facilitator, Negotiator, Law Enforcer
With reference to observation and decision making, what does 'see' refer to? -
Answer- Notice or become aware of someone or something by using your sense of
sight
In situational awareness terms, what does a 'baseline' refer to? - Answer- An
informal measure that determines what is normal and what is not
In situational awareness terms, what is "observation'? - Answer- The combination of
seeing and watching
Which of the following best describes the meaning of culture? - Answer- A pattern of
shared belief and value systems that influence thought and behaviour
You and your partner are speaking to a 20 year old male about a property damage
offence, and he is argumentative, stating that he has been wrongfully accused. You
are using assertive communication skills to manage the situation. Suddenly, the
male becomes violent, lashing out at you and your partner with clenched fists. What
approach would you now use to control the situation? - Answer- Situational
aggression
Which of the following best describes aggressive behaviour - Answer- Behaviour that
involves a person violating the accepted social boundaries of others to get what they
want
What is meant by 'coding' in communication? - Answer- Putting our thoughts and
feelings into words and nonverbal cues
What is meant by 'encoding' in communication? - Answer- Interpreting our thoughts
and feelings
What is assertive communication? - Answer- Communication that allows a person to
assert their rights while respecting the others persons rights
You are performing station duties at your PAC, and a member of the public phones
to report a property damage offence. How should you greet the caller when
answering the phone? - Answer- Greeting, rank, name, station, and offer assistance
Which of the following best describes passive behaviour? - Answer- Behaviour that
allows others to assist their feelings and beliefs over your own
There are limited types of incidents or crimes that can be reported to the Police
Assistance Line (PAL). What are some examples of some - Answer- Lost property,
Property damage, Minor traffic collisions, Stealing, General information, Noise
complaints.
, The use of paralanguage when communicating consists of using which of the
following - Answer- Volume, pitch, tone and pauses
What are four types of listening? - Answer- Non-listening, marginal listening,
evaluative listening and active listening
What are the four characteristics of assertive people? - Answer- Open, not anxious,
contentious, not intimidated
Which of the following best describes passive behaviour? - Answer- Behaviour that
allows others to assert their feelings and beliefs over your own
Is 'asking for more time' a tactic for assertive communication - Answer- Yes
What is a potential conflict of interest? - Answer- Where your private interest could
interfere with or influence your official duties or responsibilities in the future
What four documents provide NSW Police Officers with the framework for ethical
behaviour? - Answer- Statement of Values, Oath or Affirmation of Office, Code of
Conducts and Ethics, S.E.L.F Test
What are the three types of conflicts of interest - Answer- Perceived, Potential,
Actual
Having a high degree of integrity as a NSW Police Officer means that you practice
and encourage ______ and ______ communication (fill in the blanks) - Answer-
Open and honest
What is the test that police can use to assist them in making ethical decisions -
Answer- S.E.L.F
What are the risk areas for conflicts of interests? - Answer- Interpersonal
relationships, Secondary employment, Declarable associations
Having a high degree of integrity as a NSW Police Officer means that you are _____
and reliable (fill in the blank) - Answer- Trustworthy
What does S.E.L.F stand for? - Answer- Scrutiny, Ethical, Lawful and Fair
A conflict of interest occurs when the private interests of a NSW Police Force
employee appear to interfere with or influence their ______ ______ and
responsibilities (fill in the blank) - Answer- Official Duties
Section 5 of the Victims RIghts and Support Act 2013 defines a victim. How is that
definition best summarised? - Answer- (answer should be close to) A person is a
victim if they suffer physical, mental or emotional harm of their property is stolen or
damaged due to a criminal act committed
How is stereotyping best defined - Answer- A preconceived notion, especially about
a group of people that may be negative, neutral or positive.
