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Read the passage: "At 9:15 pm, Constable Lee responded to a noise complaint. On arrival she spoke with the resident, issued a warning, and left at 9:40 pm. No further action was required." How long did Constable Lee spend at the scene?

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Key Facts: SAPOL Recruitment Test Exam

17 yrs

Minimum Age to Sit Tests

TAFE SA / SAPOL

6 games

Cognify Mini-Games

Criteria Corp (Revelian)

~30 min

Cognify Duration

Cognify assessment guides

$0

Cost When Invited by SAPOL

TAFE SA

2 areas

TAFE SA Literacy Focus (Reading, Writing)

SAPOL / TAFE SA

$148.50

TAFE SA Fee If Not Invited

TAFE SA

The SAPOL Recruitment Test is South Australia Police's entry assessment, combining a TAFE SA literacy test of reading comprehension and written expression with the Cognify cognitive assessment. Cognify uses six game-based mini-tests measuring problem solving, numerical reasoning and verbal knowledge, taking about 30 minutes. You must be 17 or older to sit the tests, there is no fixed pass mark, and it is free when SAPOL invites you after applying.

Sample SAPOL Recruitment Test Practice Questions

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1Read the passage: "South Australia Police (SAPOL) officers are sworn to uphold the law impartially. An officer must treat every member of the community with fairness and respect, regardless of background." According to the passage, how must an officer treat the community?
A.Only when on duty
B.With fairness and respect regardless of background
C.Strictly and without discretion
D.Differently depending on the suburb
Explanation: The passage states officers must treat 'every member of the community with fairness and respect, regardless of background.' This is a direct fact-extraction item.
2Read the passage: "A patrol report must be completed within 24 hours of an incident. If the officer is unable to finish it in time, a supervisor must be notified before the deadline passes." When must a supervisor be notified?
A.After the report is filed late
B.Before the 24-hour deadline passes
C.Only if the incident is serious
D.Within 48 hours of the incident
Explanation: The passage states a supervisor must be notified 'before the deadline passes' if the officer cannot finish in time. The deadline is 24 hours.
3Read the passage: "Community engagement reduces crime by building trust. When residents trust police, they are more likely to report suspicious activity, which helps officers prevent offences before they occur." What is the main idea of this passage?
A.Police should patrol more often
B.Community trust helps prevent crime
C.Residents rarely report crime
D.Officers cannot prevent offences
Explanation: The passage links community engagement and trust to crime prevention through increased reporting. The main idea is that trust helps prevent crime.
4Read the passage: "At 9:15 pm, Constable Lee responded to a noise complaint. On arrival she spoke with the resident, issued a warning, and left at 9:40 pm. No further action was required." How long did Constable Lee spend at the scene?
A.15 minutes
B.25 minutes
C.40 minutes
D.9 minutes
Explanation: She arrived at 9:15 pm and left at 9:40 pm, a difference of 25 minutes. The item tests careful extraction of time details.
5Read the passage: "Officers should use plain language when speaking to the public. Jargon and acronyms can confuse people and reduce cooperation, especially during stressful situations." Why should officers avoid jargon?
A.It is against the law
B.It can confuse people and reduce cooperation
C.It takes too long to say
D.It is only used in writing
Explanation: The passage states jargon and acronyms 'can confuse people and reduce cooperation.' This is the reason given.
6Read the passage: "A witness statement should record only what the witness directly observed. Opinions, assumptions, and second-hand information must be clearly separated from first-hand accounts." What should a witness statement primarily record?
A.The officer's conclusions
B.What the witness directly observed
C.Second-hand rumours
D.The witness's opinions
Explanation: The passage states a statement should record 'only what the witness directly observed.' Opinions and second-hand information must be separated out.
7Read the passage: "Although the suspect denied involvement, CCTV footage placed him at the scene minutes before the alarm sounded. He also held a key to the rear door." What can be reasonably inferred?
A.The suspect was definitely innocent
B.Evidence contradicts the suspect's denial
C.The CCTV was faulty
D.No one had access to the building
Explanation: The CCTV footage and key access contradict the suspect's denial, so a reasonable inference is that the evidence undermines his claim. This is an inference item.
8Read the passage: "Road safety campaigns target the 'fatal five': speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing a seatbelt, distraction, and fatigue. These factors contribute to most serious crashes." Which of the following is NOT one of the 'fatal five' listed?
A.Speeding
B.Fatigue
C.Poor vehicle maintenance
D.Distraction
Explanation: The passage lists speeding, drink/drug driving, not wearing a seatbelt, distraction, and fatigue. Poor vehicle maintenance is not on the list.
9Read the passage: "The officer secured the scene first, then called for backup, photographed the area, and finally interviewed witnesses." Which action did the officer take immediately after securing the scene?
A.Photographed the area
B.Called for backup
C.Interviewed witnesses
D.Left the scene
Explanation: The order described is: secure the scene, call for backup, photograph, then interview. Calling for backup came immediately after securing.
10Read the passage: "A diversion program allows eligible young offenders to avoid a court conviction by completing community service and counselling. Successful completion means no formal conviction is recorded." What is the benefit of completing the diversion program?
A.A reduced fine
B.No formal conviction is recorded
C.A shorter prison sentence
D.Immediate release on bail
Explanation: The passage states successful completion means 'no formal conviction is recorded.' That is the stated benefit.

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