SA Police Quiz

1. Making it to the bus terminal before noon will give you the.......to do some shopping.

Luck

Opportunity

Possibilty

Ways

This is the only grammatically correct word. The only other word which comes close is 'possibility'. However then the sentence would read "...would make it possible to do some shopping."

Explanation

This is the only grammatically correct word. The only other word which comes close is 'possibility'. However then the sentence would read "...would make it possible to do some shopping."

2. Read the following passage and answer the question that follows."Parenting is a highly contentious issue. There is no shortage of books, blogs, experts and opinions on how to parent. One recently published book, "Parentonomics', by Joshua Gans, offers a refreshing perspective on this popular theme."The passage implies there is how much advice available on the topic on parenting?

None

A little bit.

A lot.

There is no information on this.

The article states “There is no shortage of books, blogs, experts and opinions on how to parent.” This sentence means there are a lot of different types of advice available on parenting.

Explanation

The article states “There is no shortage of books, blogs, experts and opinions on how to parent.” This sentence means there are a lot of different types of advice available on parenting.

3. Since an immediate change was needed on an emergency basis, _____ by the governor to curtail railway expenditure.

So it was proposed

Was proposed

Because of the proposal

It was proposed

The sentence starts with the connector "SINCE" and the blank is after the comma. This means you need a subject, verb or both. Options "A" and "C" are eliminated because they also have connectors. Options "B" is eliminated because it has no subject. Leaving option "D" as the correct option.

Explanation

The sentence starts with the connector "SINCE" and the blank is after the comma. This means you need a subject, verb or both. Options "A" and "C" are eliminated because they also have connectors. Options "B" is eliminated because it has no subject. Leaving option "D" as the correct option.

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5. What is 80% of 54 - 29?

25

32

24

20

The correct answer is 20. The way to calculate this is to work out 54 - 29 first. This is 25. We then calculate 80% of 25 which is 20. The eBook "Master the South Australia Police Exams" now includes a bonus chapter on mathematics WITHOUT a calculator which teaches how to make these calculations in detail.

Explanation

The correct answer is 20. The way to calculate this is to work out 54 - 29 first. This is 25. We then calculate 80% of 25 which is 20. The eBook "Master the South Australia Police Exams" now includes a bonus chapter on mathematics WITHOUT a calculator which teaches how to make these calculations in detail.

6. Read the sentence below and type the corrected spelling for the word INCORRECTLY spelled.Two of the most important first aid skills are resusitatian and controlling bleeding.

The correct spelling for the word INCORRECTLY spelled is "resuscitation."

Explanation

The correct spelling for the word INCORRECTLY spelled is "resuscitation."

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7. Read the sentence below and type the corrected spelling for the word INCORRECTLY spelled. There they are! Their hiding behind those bushes!

The corrected spelling is "They're." The word "their" is a possessive pronoun, indicating ownership. The word "they're" is a contraction of "they are." In this sentence, the contraction is needed to show that the people being referred to are hiding behind the bushes. The corrected sentence is: "There they are! They're hiding behind those bushes!"

Explanation

The corrected spelling is "They're." The word "their" is a possessive pronoun, indicating ownership. The word "they're" is a contraction of "they are." In this sentence, the contraction is needed to show that the people being referred to are hiding behind the bushes. The corrected sentence is: "There they are! They're hiding behind those bushes!"

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8. 32 x 45 = ?

1450

1440

1460

1420

The correct answer is b) 1440. There are few people who could calculate in their head accurately enough to discern which exact answer is correct. In this case, it is useful to know how to work out the sum on scrap paper. Again, learning some basic mathematics will enable you to quickly answer this type of question.

Explanation

The correct answer is b) 1440. There are few people who could calculate in their head accurately enough to discern which exact answer is correct. In this case, it is useful to know how to work out the sum on scrap paper. Again, learning some basic mathematics will enable you to quickly answer this type of question.

9. Suzi's shop was damaged by vandals. The individual damages and costs were: 2 computers destroyed valued at $1240 each;5 desks broken valued at $80 each;3 walls painted with repairs costing $130 each wall;7 windows broken with repairs costing $117 each window.What is the total repair cost?

3970

4089

4179

4189

To calculate the answer, we first work out the sub totals of each category. This looks like this:
Computers = 2 x 1240 = 2480
Desks = 5 x 80 = 400
Walls = 3 x 130 = 390
Windows = 7 x 117 = 819

Then it is a matter of adding these totals together. 2480 + 400 + 390 + 819 = 4089.

If you need help with the individual calculations, you will find a bonus chapter on basic mathematics in the latest version of "Master the South Australia Police Exams" eBook.

Explanation

To calculate the answer, we first work out the sub totals of each category. This looks like this:
Computers = 2 x 1240 = 2480
Desks = 5 x 80 = 400
Walls = 3 x 130 = 390
Windows = 7 x 117 = 819

Then it is a matter of adding these totals together. 2480 + 400 + 390 + 819 = 4089.

If you need help with the individual calculations, you will find a bonus chapter on basic mathematics in the latest version of "Master the South Australia Police Exams" eBook.

10. Read the sentence below and type the corrected spelling for the word INCORRECTLY spelled.Today I learned that asfixiation is one of the greatest risks faced by a restrained person experiencing a state of excited delirium.

The correct spelling for the word incorrectly spelled in the sentence is "asphyxiation." Asphyxiation refers to the act of being deprived of oxygen, often leading to suffocation or death. In the context of the sentence, it explains that asphyxiation is one of the greatest risks faced by a restrained person experiencing a state of excited delirium.

Explanation

The correct spelling for the word incorrectly spelled in the sentence is "asphyxiation." Asphyxiation refers to the act of being deprived of oxygen, often leading to suffocation or death. In the context of the sentence, it explains that asphyxiation is one of the greatest risks faced by a restrained person experiencing a state of excited delirium.

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11. A father's age is five times his son's age. Four years ago the father was 9 times older than his son. How old are the father and son at present?

30yrs and 6yrs

25yrs and 5yrs

40yrs and 8yrs

None of these

You can solve this by rough estimation given you have multiple choice here. You can quickly see that each of the first 3 answers satisfy the condition that the father is currently 5 times the age of the son.

By subtracting 4 years from each age in each answer you will see them as follows:
a: 26 and 2
b: 21 and 1
c: 36 and 4

Now it is clear that the answer is c: 40 and 8 (because 4 x 9 = 36 and 5 x 8 = 40). These questions are why it is important to learn your multiplication tables prior to testing.

Explanation

You can solve this by rough estimation given you have multiple choice here. You can quickly see that each of the first 3 answers satisfy the condition that the father is currently 5 times the age of the son.

By subtracting 4 years from each age in each answer you will see them as follows:
a: 26 and 2
b: 21 and 1
c: 36 and 4

Now it is clear that the answer is c: 40 and 8 (because 4 x 9 = 36 and 5 x 8 = 40). These questions are why it is important to learn your multiplication tables prior to testing.

12. Read the following passage and answer the question that follows. "Parenting is a highly contentious issue. There is no shortage of books, blogs, experts and opinions on how to parent. One recently published book, "Parentonomics', by Joshua Gans, offers a refreshing perspective on this popular theme." Parenting is described as 'highly contentious'. This means:

That when people talk about it, other people want to talk about it too.

It is a complicated topic.

It is likely to cause arguments.

It is boring to most people.

The term "contentious" refers to something that is likely to cause disagreement or arguments. In the context of the passage, parenting is described as "highly contentious," indicating that it is a topic that generates a lot of debate, with various opinions and approaches. This interpretation aligns with the passage mentioning numerous books, blogs, and experts, all with potentially different views, which can lead to disagreements among parents and experts on what the best parenting practices are.

Explanation

The term "contentious" refers to something that is likely to cause disagreement or arguments. In the context of the passage, parenting is described as "highly contentious," indicating that it is a topic that generates a lot of debate, with various opinions and approaches. This interpretation aligns with the passage mentioning numerous books, blogs, and experts, all with potentially different views, which can lead to disagreements among parents and experts on what the best parenting practices are.

13. What is twenty percent of 25% of 20.

2

1

5

4

Work this backwards if it helps. So 25% of 20 = 5 (another way to do this is 20 / 4 = 5).

Then 20% of 5 = 1 (another way to do this is 5 / 5 = 1)

Explanation

Work this backwards if it helps. So 25% of 20 = 5 (another way to do this is 20 / 4 = 5).

Then 20% of 5 = 1 (another way to do this is 5 / 5 = 1)

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15. The sum of ages of 5 children born at the intervals of 3 years each is 50 years. What is the age of the youngest child?

4 years

8 years

10 years

None of these

Let the ages of children be x, (x + 3), (x + 6), (x + 9) and (x + 12) years.

Then, x + (x + 3) + (x + 6) + (x + 9) + (x + 12) = 50

5x = 20

x = 4.

Age of the youngest child = x = 4 years.

Explanation

Let the ages of children be x, (x + 3), (x + 6), (x + 9) and (x + 12) years.

Then, x + (x + 3) + (x + 6) + (x + 9) + (x + 12) = 50

5x = 20

x = 4.

Age of the youngest child = x = 4 years.

16. Read the sentence below and type the corrected spelling and grammar for the word INCORRECTLY used.
The complanents statement was very detailed.

The correct spelling of the word on its own is 'complainant'. However, the apostrophe is inserted to designate ownership of the 'statement' to which is referred.

Explanation

The correct spelling of the word on its own is 'complainant'. However, the apostrophe is inserted to designate ownership of the 'statement' to which is referred.

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