BLET STATE PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
what are the four cardinal rules of cell and courtroom searches - Answer-A. be
thorough, be systematic, be curious, look before touch
B. be complete, by systematic, be thoughtful, look before touch
C. be casual, be complete, be interested, be concerned
D. officer safety, judge safety, lawyer safety, audience safety
in order for a defendant to be subject to physical restraints, the judge must: - Answer-
Enter on the record the reasons for his actions, give the defendant an opportunity to
object, and instruct the jurors to disregard the restraints
inspections done in the prisoner holding cell area should be conducted at least: -
Answer-once a day
during a trial where the defendant is in custody the bailiff should position themselves
where: - Answer-near the defense table where they can watch the inmate and still
provide security to the judge
a thorough search of the holding cell should be made prior to receiving prisoners to
prevent which of the following? - Answer-A. escape attempts
B. provide officer safety
C. prevent contraband from entering the court room
D. all of the above
during high-risk trials there should be an _______ officer seated directly behind the
inmate - Answer-unarmed
the final authority in the court room is the - Answer-judge
under what age are juveniles separated from adult inmates during sleeping hours? -
Answer-18
under what age are juveniles separated (sight and sound) from adult inmates? -
Answer-16
inmates who are intoxicated, on drugs, suicidal, or combative must be checked at a
minimum of how many times per hour? - Answer-4
before an inmate is accepted into custody of a detention facility, he/she must be
______________? - Answer-medically screened
,North Carolina Law requires an officer to make normal supervision rounds and observe
each inmate in person at least _____ times an hour - Answer-2
North Carolina law requires that there be a _____ for a person held in jail - Answer-
commitment order
the most dangerous period of time in a detention facility for inmates to commit suicide
is? - Answer-24
The AOC-CR-200 is also known as all of the following except - Answer-medical
screening form
all of the following would be accepted into custody except - Answer-person with head
injury
fingerprints should be printed on the SBI form how? - Answer-from nail to nail
what should you do if you are fingerprinting someone who has an open wound on their
finger? - Answer-do not print it and notate in the box that the finger was injured
how much of the finger should you fingerprint - Answer-the complete first joint
when can you fingerprint a juvenile - Answer-According to the guidelines on NCGS 7B-
2102 and 7B-2201
what are the three fingerprint patters - Answer-arch, loop, whirl
completion and submission of fingerprint cards should be made - Answer-as soon as
possible
which of the following is not a way to submit a fingerprint card - Answer-internet
the judicial plan is developed by the - Answer-The senior resident superior court judge
what is AFIS - Answer-automated fingerprint identification system
what is not a purpose of field notes - Answer-statistics
a ________ shows actions such as shoots, runs, or attacks - Answer-verb
what three items make up the beginning notes for an investigative report - Answer-time
call was received, time of arrival, weather conditions
what is a statement - Answer-a literal reproduction of actual word spoken by an
individual
, you should always make sure your reports are - Answer-factually based
all police reports should be written in ______ voice - Answer-Active first person
what type of ink should you use when writing a report - Answer-black ink
you should include how many photos in a photo line up - Answer-6
in a deceased person, the stiffening of the muscles caused by chemical change is
known as - Answer-rigor mortis
which of the following is not a crime scene search method - Answer-circular method
the scene of a crime is protected for which of the following reasons - Answer-to prevent
the destruction or removal of evidence, to allow for an accurate reconstruction of the
events
bloody or damp clothing should - Answer-be air dried and packaged in a paper bag
what are the three basic sources of statements - Answer-witness, victim, suspect
the acronym BOLO stands for - Answer-be on look out
what are the three principal objectives of a field interview - Answer-identification,
prevention and repression of crime, centralized records of field contacts
what is an example of an open ended question - Answer-can you explain to me what
happened
what type of interview is used to find witnesses - Answer-canvas interview
which of the following specialty interviews uses an agreed upon protocol - Answer-
medical and emergency services personal interview
what is the most widely used depressant - Answer-alcohol
schedule one drugs have ______- - Answer-no accepted medical use
Delta-9 THC is the active ingredient in the drugs located in which pharmaceutical
classification - Answer-cannabis
meth labs account for what percentage of all clandestine labs that are seized - Answer-
90
what is the most potent stimulant - Answer-cocaine
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
what are the four cardinal rules of cell and courtroom searches - Answer-A. be
thorough, be systematic, be curious, look before touch
B. be complete, by systematic, be thoughtful, look before touch
C. be casual, be complete, be interested, be concerned
D. officer safety, judge safety, lawyer safety, audience safety
in order for a defendant to be subject to physical restraints, the judge must: - Answer-
Enter on the record the reasons for his actions, give the defendant an opportunity to
object, and instruct the jurors to disregard the restraints
inspections done in the prisoner holding cell area should be conducted at least: -
Answer-once a day
during a trial where the defendant is in custody the bailiff should position themselves
where: - Answer-near the defense table where they can watch the inmate and still
provide security to the judge
a thorough search of the holding cell should be made prior to receiving prisoners to
prevent which of the following? - Answer-A. escape attempts
B. provide officer safety
C. prevent contraband from entering the court room
D. all of the above
during high-risk trials there should be an _______ officer seated directly behind the
inmate - Answer-unarmed
the final authority in the court room is the - Answer-judge
under what age are juveniles separated from adult inmates during sleeping hours? -
Answer-18
under what age are juveniles separated (sight and sound) from adult inmates? -
Answer-16
inmates who are intoxicated, on drugs, suicidal, or combative must be checked at a
minimum of how many times per hour? - Answer-4
before an inmate is accepted into custody of a detention facility, he/she must be
______________? - Answer-medically screened
,North Carolina Law requires an officer to make normal supervision rounds and observe
each inmate in person at least _____ times an hour - Answer-2
North Carolina law requires that there be a _____ for a person held in jail - Answer-
commitment order
the most dangerous period of time in a detention facility for inmates to commit suicide
is? - Answer-24
The AOC-CR-200 is also known as all of the following except - Answer-medical
screening form
all of the following would be accepted into custody except - Answer-person with head
injury
fingerprints should be printed on the SBI form how? - Answer-from nail to nail
what should you do if you are fingerprinting someone who has an open wound on their
finger? - Answer-do not print it and notate in the box that the finger was injured
how much of the finger should you fingerprint - Answer-the complete first joint
when can you fingerprint a juvenile - Answer-According to the guidelines on NCGS 7B-
2102 and 7B-2201
what are the three fingerprint patters - Answer-arch, loop, whirl
completion and submission of fingerprint cards should be made - Answer-as soon as
possible
which of the following is not a way to submit a fingerprint card - Answer-internet
the judicial plan is developed by the - Answer-The senior resident superior court judge
what is AFIS - Answer-automated fingerprint identification system
what is not a purpose of field notes - Answer-statistics
a ________ shows actions such as shoots, runs, or attacks - Answer-verb
what three items make up the beginning notes for an investigative report - Answer-time
call was received, time of arrival, weather conditions
what is a statement - Answer-a literal reproduction of actual word spoken by an
individual
, you should always make sure your reports are - Answer-factually based
all police reports should be written in ______ voice - Answer-Active first person
what type of ink should you use when writing a report - Answer-black ink
you should include how many photos in a photo line up - Answer-6
in a deceased person, the stiffening of the muscles caused by chemical change is
known as - Answer-rigor mortis
which of the following is not a crime scene search method - Answer-circular method
the scene of a crime is protected for which of the following reasons - Answer-to prevent
the destruction or removal of evidence, to allow for an accurate reconstruction of the
events
bloody or damp clothing should - Answer-be air dried and packaged in a paper bag
what are the three basic sources of statements - Answer-witness, victim, suspect
the acronym BOLO stands for - Answer-be on look out
what are the three principal objectives of a field interview - Answer-identification,
prevention and repression of crime, centralized records of field contacts
what is an example of an open ended question - Answer-can you explain to me what
happened
what type of interview is used to find witnesses - Answer-canvas interview
which of the following specialty interviews uses an agreed upon protocol - Answer-
medical and emergency services personal interview
what is the most widely used depressant - Answer-alcohol
schedule one drugs have ______- - Answer-no accepted medical use
Delta-9 THC is the active ingredient in the drugs located in which pharmaceutical
classification - Answer-cannabis
meth labs account for what percentage of all clandestine labs that are seized - Answer-
90
what is the most potent stimulant - Answer-cocaine
