ADPP Session One Practice Questions
What degree of situational awareness would you be in if you were at the 'specific alert' stage? -
ANS Condition Orange
What degree of situational awareness would you be in if you were 'relaxed or unaware'? - ANS
Condition White
What degree of situational awareness would you be in if you were in the 'action' stage? - ANS
Condition Red
What degree of situational awareness would you be in if you were 'relaxed but alert'? - ANS
Condition Yellow
What degree of situational awareness would you be in if you were in condition yellow? - ANS
Relaxed but alert
What degree of situational awareness would you be in if you were at condition white? - ANS
Relaxed and unaware
What are the six stages of the decision-making process, STOPAR? - ANS Stop & switch on,
think, observe & orientate, plan, act, and review
What does the 'REVIEW' stage of the STOPAR process refer to? - ANS Further action review
and self-review
What does the 'Plan' stage of the STOPAR process require you to do? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Size up the
immediate situation through behavioural observation and risk assessment
What does the 'Think' stage of the STOPAR process require you to do? - ANS 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'? - ANS 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? - ANS Mediator, Facilitator,
Negotiator, Law Enforcer
With reference to observation and decision making, what does 'see' refer to? - ANS Notice or
become aware of someone or something by using your sense of sight
In situational awareness terms, what does a 'baseline' refer to? - ANS An informal measure that
determines what is normal and what is not
In situational awareness terms, what is "observation'? - ANS The combination of seeing and
watching
Which of the following best describes the meaning of culture? - ANS 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? - ANS Situational aggression
Which of the following best describes aggressive behaviour - ANS Behaviour that involves a
person violating the accepted social boundaries of others to get what they want
What is meant by 'coding' in communication? - ANS Putting our thoughts and feelings into
words and nonverbal cues
What is meant by 'encoding' in communication? - ANS Interpreting our thoughts and feelings
What is assertive communication? - ANS 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? - ANS
Greeting, rank, name, station, and offer assistance
Which of the following best describes passive behaviour? - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS
Volume, pitch, tone and pauses
What are four types of listening? - ANS Non-listening, marginal listening, evaluative listening
and active listening
What are the four characteristics of assertive people? - ANS Open, not anxious, contentious,
not intimidated
Which of the following best describes passive behaviour? - ANS Behaviour that allows others to
assert their feelings and beliefs over your own
Is 'asking for more time' a tactic for assertive communication - ANS Yes
What is a potential conflict of interest? - ANS 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? -
ANS 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 - ANS 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) - ANS Open and honest
What is the test that police can use to assist them in making ethical decisions - ANS S.E.L.F
What are the risk areas for conflicts of interests? - ANS 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) - ANS Trustworthy
What does S.E.L.F stand for? - ANS 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) - ANS
Official Duties
Section 5 of the Victims RIghts and Support Act 2013 defines a victim. How is that definition
best summarised? - ANS (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