South Carolina POST Peace Officer Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the South Carolina POST Peace Officer Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the South Carolina POST Peace Officer exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 12 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the South Carolina POST Peace Officer Vocabulary Game
Victimology
Strategies of arrests
Courts, crimes and procedures
Traffic law
Introduction to criminal law
Prejudice and personality
Officer survival
Vulnerable adults
Crime scene and physical evidence
Hazardous materials
Collision investigation
Basic patrol operations
Sources for these terms (21)
- Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 (1968) (U.S. Reports, GovInfo) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Mapp v. Ohio, 367 U.S. 643 (1961) (U.S. Reports, GovInfo) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963) (U.S. Reports, GovInfo) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Tennessee v. Garner, 471 U.S. 1 (1985) (U.S. Reports, GovInfo) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Graham v. Connor, 490 U.S. 386 (1989) (U.S. Reports, GovInfo) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) Participant Manual, 2023 (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- VIN Decoder (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Glossary for Crime Scene Investigation: Guides for Law Enforcement (NIJ) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Law 101: Legal Guide for the Forensic Expert - Chain of Custody (NIJ) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- About the Office on Violence Against Women (U.S. Department of Justice) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- About AMBER Alert (U.S. Department of Justice) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- AMBER Alert (U.S. Department of Justice) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- SUDORS Coding Manual, OD2A v6.3b, February 2025 (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- National Incident Management System (FEMA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Policing Code of Ethics (IACP) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- South Carolina Code Section 56-5-2930 - Operating motor vehicle while under influence of alcohol or drugs · Source checked 2026-11-04
- South Carolina Code Sections 16-3-10 and 16-3-20 - Murder definition and punishment · Source checked 2026-11-04
- South Carolina Code Section 16-11-110 - Arson · Source checked 2026-11-04
- South Carolina Code Section 24-13-410 - Unlawful escape or possessing tools or weapons; penalty · Source checked 2026-11-04
- South Carolina Code Section 23-3-10 - Creation, chief and personnel of South Carolina Law Enforcement Division · Source checked 2026-11-04
- South Carolina Code Section 43-35-10 - Vulnerable adults definitions · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the SC POST Exam
The South Carolina POST certification exam is administered by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA). The exam uses a block test format covering SC criminal law, constitutional procedures, patrol operations, and professional standards. Candidates must complete the SCCJA basic training program to be eligible for certification.
Exam sponsor: South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
70%
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the SC POST vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the SC POST vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 SC POST terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the SC POST terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the South Carolina POST certification exam?
The SCCJA exam is administered by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and uses a block test format. It is required for all peace officer candidates to obtain state certification in South Carolina.
What is the block test format?
Basic Law Enforcement candidates first complete four weeks of online training with their agency, with a written test at the end of each one-week block (70% to pass). After passing all four, they take a cumulative 2-hour, 100-question exam drawn from all block topics, plus the Physical Abilities Test, at the Academy. Our practice test covers all block test content areas in a unified format.