Texas Police Exams - The Full Study Guide [2025]

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence:

They hoped to test how well ____ the big cats' wild ____ were by seeing if they could hunt.

Let's try an NPOST math question next.

Which of the following is 8.1% of 27.3?

The NPST has situational judgement test questions. Let's try one:

Officer Jackson recently began patrolling a new beat. Her previous beat was in a relatively low populated area, and she managed to build a close relationship with the community there. Her new beat, however, is located in a heavily populated district.

How should Officer Jackson adjust to her new beat?

Here's a sample question for the inductive reasoning category.

While on his night patrol, Officer Kenny logged the following events:

Monday
9:00 PM – Gave two speeding tickets in District II
9:30 PM - Reported to a car crash in District II
11:30 PM – Reported to a bar fight in District III
1:00 AM – A home was broken into in District III
3:30 AM - Arrested a drunk driver in District I

Tuesday
9:00 PM – A man attacked another man with a knife in District I
10:00 PM – Gave three speeding tickets in District II
11:30 PM – Responded to a call that a neighbor was throwing a loud party in District II
12:45 AM – A home was vandalized in District III
2:30 AM – Arrested a woman for drug possession in District II

Wednesday
10:00 PM – A home was broken into in District III
11:00 PM – A man red a right light in District III
1:30 AM – Fined a bar for selling alcohol to minors in District I
3:00 AM – Arrested a man for domestic abuse in District I

Based on the events described above, Officer Kenny Should:

The NCJOSI 2 includes deductive reasoning questions like this one.

Arson involves the use of fire or explosives to damage or destroy buildings, occupied structures, and other property including, in certain instances, one’s own. Arson offences range from first to fourth degree and from a Class 3 Felony to a Class 3 Misdemeanor.

First-Degree Arson
First-degree arson occurs when a person knowingly burns another person's occupied building or structure without that person's permission. The types of buildings or structures that are covered by first-degree arson law include houses, apartment buildings, barns, and even doghouses. These buildings are covered by first-degree arson as long as they belong to someone other than the person who set fire to them and as long as they are occupied by a person or animal when the fire occurs.

First-degree arson is a Class 3 felony with a maximum prison sentence of up to 12 years for those who are convicted. If the fire was started with explosives, the prison sentence may be longer, and heavier fines or other penalties may be imposed.

Second-Degree Arson
Second-degree arson occurs when someone knowingly burns someone else's property without that person's consent. The property must also be anything other than an occupied building or structure. Burning someone's personal property without permission falls under this law.

Second-degree arson is a Class 4 felony if the property burned was worth more than $100.00. It is considered a Class 2 misdemeanor if the property was worth less than $100.00. Since the difference between the penalties for Class 4 felonies and Class 2 misdemeanors is substantial, establishing the value of any property burned can become a key issue in a second-degree arson defense.

Third-Degree Arson
Third-degree arson occurs when a person intentionally uses fire or explosives to damage property with intent to defraud. This charge often applies to cases in which a person is accused of burning property to get insurance money. A person convicted of third-degree arson faces the penalties imposed for all Class 4 felonies.

Fourth-Degree Arson
Finally, fourth-degree arson occurs when a person knowingly or recklessly creates a fire or explosion that puts another person's life or property in danger. If a person is put in danger, fourth-degree arson is a Class 4 felony. If only property is endangered, fourth-degree arson is a Class 2 misdemeanor if the property is worth more than $100.00 and a Class 3 misdemeanor if the property is worth less than $100.00.

QUESTION: Mathew, a student at San Diego University, experimented with fireworks in his backyard. Consequently, a firework that exploded sparked flames in the grass. He managed to control the fire with water and no one was at risk. However, his neighbor's laundry was damaged from the sparks. Which type of arson is best suited to classify this occurrence?