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However, most police exams are similar and share the same topics and categories.  \nAfter years of research and preparing candidates for the police exams, we advise you to familiarize yourself with the different types of questions and answers found on this test.  \nIn our experience, this should only be used as a first step, and thorough practice is essential for a top-tier score.  \nYou are welcome to read all about it on our website later.  \nGood luck!  \nJobTestPrep Team  \n[https://www.jobtestprep.com](https://www.jobtestprep.com)  \n3  \nWhat Should You Expect on the Police Exam?  \n• Most police exams have a time limit of between 1 and 30 minutes to 3 hours.  \n• The number of questions differs between the tests, but they usually consist of 100-200 questions.  \n• The police exam can include either all or some of the following topics –  \n• Spatial Orientation and Visualization  \n• Deductive & Inductive Reasoning  \n• Situational Judgement Test  \n• Vocabulary, and Reading and Writing Skills  \n• Math and Numerical Reasoning  \n• You may be asked to take additional tests, such as a psychological exam and a memory test.  \n• Passing the test is crucial for moving on to the next step of the police hiring process.  \nThe police exam passing score differs between the tests, and could be based on the T-score model, as in the Pellet B test, or could depend on the percentage of correct answers, as in the FrontLine National Test.  \n[https://www.jobtestprep.com](https://www.jobtestprep.com)  \n4  \nHere are the most common police exams:  \n•  PELLETB  \n•  Police Psychological Exam  \n•  CPCA  \n•  NCJOSI  \n•  FrontLine  \n•  CJBAT  \n•  MCOLES  \n•  NYPD  \n•  Police Records Clerk Exam Practice  \n•  NPOST  \n•  MTA Police Exam  \n•  New Jersey LEE Police Exam  \n•  California Corrections Officer Exam – CDCR  \n•  Massachusetts Police Exam  \nCould not find your police exam on the list? Please contact us and we’ll do our best to find the most accurate information and prep material for you!  \n[https://www.jobtestprep.com](https://www.jobtestprep.com)  \n5  \nPolice Written Exam Questions and Full Explanations  \nTo help you pass the Police test, below is a list of sample questions that accurately simulate those found on the police tests. A detailed solution follows each question.  \nThis is but a small portion of the questions and answers you will find on the JobTestPrep Police Test Preparation Pack.  \nYou can also check out a free sample police test covering all main topics.  \n[https://www.jobtestprep.com](https://www.jobtestprep.com)  \n6  \nPolice Test Topic \\#1 – Spatial Orientation and Visualization  \nThis aptitude test assesses your ability to read maps, understand and follow directions, and solve problems related to police work.  \nThis topic contains 3 main types of questions:  \n1. Spatial Orientation  \n2. Following Directions  \n3. Map Reading  \nThese types of questions are included in various police exams, such as the NYPD Test, NCJOSI and MTA Police Exam.  \nLet’s see one sample of each question.  \n[https://www.jobtestprep.com](https://www.jobtestprep.com)  \n7  \n1. Police Spatial Orientation Sample Question  \nAn arrow under the street name indicates that along the entire street, traffic is only allowed to travel in the direction in which the arrow is pointing.  \nQuestion: A police car leaves the High School eastbound on Jayrith St. The car takes the first turn it can, followed by a right turn. Then it turns right at the first right turn it can take. In which direction is the police car heading?  \nA. North  \nB. Northwest  \nC. Southwest  \nD. East  \n[https://www.jobtestprep.com](https://www.jobtestprep.com)  \n8  \nAnswer and Explan","cbCaiocb3euP8aU7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiocb3euP8aU7","pdf",656738,38,"English","# What Should You Expect on the Police Exam?\n## Common topics and additional assessments\n# Here are the most common police exams\n# Police Written Exam Questions and Full Explanations\n# Police Test Topic #1 – Spatial Orientation and Visualization\n## Police Spatial Orientation Sample Question\n## Answer and Explanation\n## Police Following Directions Sample Question\n## Police Map Reading Sample Question","[{\"question\":\"How long are police exams and roughly how many questions are included?\",\"answer\":\"Police exams typically have time limits ranging from 1 to 30 minutes up to 3 hours. 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