Police officer exam
By: Donald J. Schroeder, Frank A. Lombardo
Contributors: Lombardo, Frank A., author
Edition: 10th edition.
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 623
ISBN-13: 9781438009148
Copyright date: 2017
Subjects: Examinations, questions; Police
Other titles: Barron's police officer exam
Description: "This updated manual presents information, practice tests, and strategies for the different question types used by police departments throughout the country.  It includes: Four full-length practice exams with all questions answered and explained; two official exams given by a large metropolitan police department; streamlining of chapters to more closely reflect the latest question types currently in use; general strategies for dealing with multiple-choice questions and specific strategies for taking computer-based multiple-choice tests, as well as for taking the traditional paper/pencil multiple-choice exam; all-important time management strategies; new reading comprehension question types; plus strategies for answering these questions.  An additional diagnostic exam presents questions like those that have appeared on recent entry-level exams used by police departments across the country.  Also included are test-taking tips for all question types, suggested rules for effective study, and a detailed description of a police officer's duties.  Updated chapters take into account the recent trend by police departments to rely on oral interviews and computerized testing when selecting police officers"--Amazon.com