State Trooper Exam

by Arco Publishing

• ISBN13: 9780768907018
• ISBN10: 0768907012
• Edition: 14th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-08-15
• Publisher: Arco (Peterson's)

Summary

For state troopers, state police officers, or highway patrol officers. Also includes insights into training and promotional opportunities.

Table of Contents

What This Book Will Do for You	p. 1
So You Want to Work for the Government
Where the Jobs Are: Federal Civilian Employment	p. 7
Where the Jobs Are: State and Local Governments	p. 11
Preparing Yourself for the Civil Service Examination	p. 13
Test-Taking Techniques	p. 22
What Kind of Work Will You Be Doing?
State Police Officer	p. 29
Traits of a State Police Officer	p. 32
Sample Official Announcements	p. 33
Training and Advancement	p. 46
Job Element Self-Appraisal Form	p. 48
Preparing for the Civil Service Exams
The Written Examination	p. 55
How to Sharpen Reading Comprehension Skills	p. 59
Sample Questions with Full Explanations	p. 63
Practice with Reading Comprehension Questions	p. 67
Observation and Memory	p. 79
Observation and Memory Quizzes	p. 91
Police Judgment Quizzer	p. 117
Compass Direction Quiz	p. 137
Model Examinations
Answer Sheet	p. 141
Model Examination 1	p. 143
Answers and Explanations	p. 170
Answer Sheet	p. 181
Model Examination 2	p. 183
Answers and Explanations	p. 217
Answer Sheet	p. 229
Model Examination 3	p. 231
Answers and Explanations	p. 255
Answer Sheet	p. 263
Model Examination 4	p. 265
Answers and Explanations	p. 287
Answer Sheet	p. 293
Model Examination 5	p. 295
Answers and Explanations	p. 317
Answer Sheet	p. 325
Model Examination 6	p. 327
Answers and Explanations	p. 376
Career Information Resources
How to Find a Government Job	p. 391
How to Get a Government Job	p. 393
The Background Check	p. 406
The Psychological Evaluation	p. 407
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