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Key Facts: VPOL Exam

4 sections

Literacy, Abstract Reasoning, Report Writing and Numeracy

ACER - Victoria Police Entrance Exam (VPOL)

45 questions

Abstract Reasoning section, completed in 20 minutes

ACER - VPOL Preparation

30 questions

Numeracy section in 35 minutes, with an on-screen calculator

ACER - VPOL Preparation

About 120 minutes

Total test time across the four VPOL sections

ACER - VPOL Preparation

A$275

Exam fee (incl. GST) paid to ACER at booking

ACER - VPOL Registration

Online or venue

VPOL can be sat with remote webcam proctoring or at a test venue

ACER - VPOL Venue testing

ACER

Administers the VPOL on behalf of Victoria Police

Victoria Police - Recruitment process

100

Free original practice questions here

OpenExamPrep

The Victoria Police Entrance Exam (VPOL) is an ACER-administered aptitude test for constable and Protective Services Officer (PSO) recruits in Victoria, Australia. It has four sections totalling about 120 minutes: Literacy (about 30 questions, 30 minutes), Abstract Reasoning (45 questions, 20 minutes), Numeracy (30 questions, 35 minutes) and a typed Report Writing task (35 minutes). It can be sat online with remote proctoring or at a venue, and the fee is A$275 incl. GST. There is no published single pass mark; ACER reports the result to Victoria Police, who set the required standard. This 100-question bank provides original multiple-choice practice for the Literacy, Abstract Reasoning and Numeracy sections (the report task is excluded).

Sample VPOL Practice Questions

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1An incident report reads: 'At approximately 2300 hours the officer observed two males loitering near the rear of the closed pharmacy.' What does 'loitering' most nearly mean here?
A.Running quickly
B.Hanging around with no clear purpose
C.Making a delivery
D.Locking the doors
Explanation: 'Loitering' means standing or waiting around a place without an obvious reason. In a report this is noted because lingering near a closed business late at night can be suspicious. Context clues (closed pharmacy, 2300 hours) support this meaning.
2Read: 'Despite the heavy rain, the search team continued until nightfall.' What does this sentence tell us about the team?
A.They stopped because of the rain
B.They kept going even though conditions were bad
C.They only searched at night
D.They never started the search
Explanation: The word 'Despite' signals a contrast: the rain was heavy, yet the team continued. This shows persistence in poor conditions until nightfall.
3Which sentence is spelled correctly?
A.The witness gave a seperate statement to each officer.
B.The witness gave a separate statement to each officer.
C.The witness gave a seperete statement to each officer.
D.The witness gave a separete statement to each officer.
Explanation: 'Separate' is spelled s-e-p-a-r-a-t-e. A common mistake is writing 'seperate' with an 'e' in the middle; remember 'there is a rat in separate'.
4Choose the sentence with correct grammar.
A.Neither of the suspects were carrying identification.
B.Neither of the suspects was carrying identification.
C.Neither of the suspects are carrying identification.
D.Neither of the suspects have carried identification.
Explanation: 'Neither' is singular and takes a singular verb, so 'Neither... was carrying' is correct. The plural noun 'suspects' inside the phrase does not change the subject's number.
5A notice states: 'All personnel must report any equipment faults immediately to their supervisor.' Who is responsible for reporting faults?
A.Only supervisors
B.All personnel
C.Only new staff
D.Outside contractors
Explanation: The notice clearly states 'All personnel must report', so every staff member has this responsibility. The supervisor is who they report to, not who reports.
6Which word correctly completes the sentence? 'The driver had a clear ____ on what had caused the collision.'
A.affect
B.effect
C.view
D.viewed
Explanation: 'View' fits as a noun meaning opinion or perspective: 'a clear view on what had caused the collision'. The sentence needs a noun the adjective 'clear' can describe.
7Read this passage: 'Community policing relies on trust. When residents know their local officers, they are more willing to share information that helps prevent crime.' What is the main idea?
A.Officers should patrol alone
B.Trust between officers and residents helps prevent crime
C.Crime can never be prevented
D.Residents dislike sharing information
Explanation: The passage links trust to residents sharing information that 'helps prevent crime', so the main idea is that trust between officers and the community supports crime prevention.
8Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly?
A.The officers radio stopped working.
B.The officer's radio stopped working.
C.The officers' radio stopped working when it belonged to one officer.
D.The officers radio's stopped working.
Explanation: To show that one officer owns the radio, use 'officer's' (apostrophe before the s). 'The officer's radio' correctly shows singular possession.
9A passage reads: 'The new pedestrian crossing reduced accidents on Smith Street by half within a year.' Which conclusion is best supported?
A.The crossing made the street more dangerous
B.The crossing improved safety on Smith Street
C.Accidents stopped completely
D.The street was closed to traffic
Explanation: Accidents falling 'by half within a year' shows the crossing improved safety. 'Half' means a reduction, not elimination.
10Which word is the correct synonym for 'concise' as used in 'Write a concise summary'?
A.Lengthy
B.Brief and clear
C.Confusing
D.Decorative
Explanation: 'Concise' means expressing much in few words, so 'brief and clear' is the best synonym. A concise summary covers the key points without unnecessary detail.

About the VPOL Exam

The Victoria Police Entrance Exam (VPOL) is the aptitude selection test that applicants for Victoria Police constable and Protective Services Officer (PSO) roles must complete early in the recruitment process. It is administered by ACER and can be taken online with remote webcam proctoring or at a supervised test venue. The exam has four sections: Literacy assesses reading comprehension across about six text types plus spelling, grammar and vocabulary; Abstract Reasoning measures the ability to recognise the rules governing visual pattern series; Numeracy applies mathematics to word problems, tables and graphs with an on-screen calculator; and a typed Report Writing task assesses written communication. Three of the four sections are multiple choice. The exam fee is A$275 and results are reported to Victoria Police against the standard they require.

Assessment

Four sections: Literacy (about 30 questions, 30 min), Abstract Reasoning (45 questions, 20 min), a typed Report Writing task (35 min) and Numeracy (30 questions, 35 min). Literacy, Abstract Reasoning and Numeracy are multiple choice.

Time Limit

About 120 minutes of test time across the four sections, plus instructions and onboarding for proctoring.

Passing Score

No published single pass mark. ACER reports the result to Victoria Police, who determine the standard required to continue in the recruitment process.

Exam Fee

A$275 (incl. GST), paid directly to ACER at the time of booking. (Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) on behalf of Victoria Police)

VPOL Exam Content Outline

33%

Literacy

Official test: about 30 multiple-choice questions in 30 minutes. Candidates read roughly six text types of varying difficulty and answer comprehension questions, plus spelling, grammar and vocabulary items. Practice here covers main idea, inference, detail, vocabulary in context, spelling, grammar, punctuation and text purpose.

34%

Abstract Reasoning

Official test: 45 multiple-choice questions in 20 minutes. Candidates identify the rule that governs a progression of abstract shapes, complete a series or find a missing diagram. Practice here uses text-described shape sequences, letter and number series, analogies, odd-one-out and matrix patterns solvable without images.

33%

Numeracy

Official test: 30 multiple-choice questions in 35 minutes with an on-screen calculator. Practice here covers arithmetic, percentages, ratios, fractions, money, measurement and unit conversion, rates, averages, data interpretation from tables and graphs, probability and multi-step word problems in Australian contexts.

How to Pass the VPOL Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No published single pass mark. ACER reports the result to Victoria Police, who determine the standard required to continue in the recruitment process.
  • Assessment: Four sections: Literacy (about 30 questions, 30 min), Abstract Reasoning (45 questions, 20 min), a typed Report Writing task (35 min) and Numeracy (30 questions, 35 min). Literacy, Abstract Reasoning and Numeracy are multiple choice.
  • Time limit: About 120 minutes of test time across the four sections, plus instructions and onboarding for proctoring.
  • Exam fee: A$275 (incl. GST), paid directly to ACER at the time of booking.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

VPOL Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practise the Abstract Reasoning section against a timer: 45 questions in 20 minutes is under 27 seconds each, so train yourself to spot one governing rule quickly and move on.
2For Numeracy, use the on-screen calculator only when it saves time; set up the calculation correctly first, because most errors come from misreading the table or graph, not arithmetic.
3For Literacy, find the exact words in the passage that prove your answer before choosing, and watch for spelling and grammar items that test commonly confused words.
4Refresh percentages, ratios, fractions and unit conversions, as these appear repeatedly in VPOL Numeracy word problems set in everyday Australian contexts.
5Sit the official ACER practice materials so you are familiar with the remote-proctoring setup, on-screen navigation and the typed Report Writing tool before test day.
6Because there is no negative marking, never leave a question blank; make your best estimate and flag hard items to revisit if time allows.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many sections are on the Victoria Police Entrance Exam (VPOL)?

There are four sections: Literacy, Abstract Reasoning, Report Writing and Numeracy. Three are multiple choice (Literacy, Abstract Reasoning, Numeracy); Report Writing is a typed response.

How long is the VPOL exam?

The four sections total about 120 minutes: Literacy 30 minutes, Abstract Reasoning 20 minutes, Report Writing 35 minutes and Numeracy 35 minutes, plus proctoring setup and instructions.

How much does the Victoria Police Entrance Exam cost?

The fee is A$275 (incl. GST), paid directly to ACER at the time of booking. You can sit the exam online with remote webcam proctoring or at a supervised test venue.

Can I use a calculator on the VPOL?

Yes, an on-screen calculator is provided for the Numeracy section, which has 30 questions to complete in 35 minutes. No calculator is needed for Literacy or Abstract Reasoning.

Is there a pass mark for the VPOL?

There is no published single pass mark. ACER reports your result to Victoria Police, who decide the standard required to progress through the recruitment process.

Are these official ACER or Victoria Police practice questions?

No. These are original OpenExamPrep questions modelled on the VPOL section skills. ACER provides its own official preparation materials separately at vpol.acer.org.