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Sequence: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ___. What is the next term?
Correct — D. Differences: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12. Next value = 30+12=42. -
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In a class, every student who passes the physical test also passes the written test. Sam failed the written test. What can be concluded?
Correct — A. If passing physical → passing written, then failing written → failing physical (contrapositive). Sam failed written, so Sam failed physical. -
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A matrix: Row 1: 5,10,15. Row 2: 7,14,21. Row 3: 9,18,___. What is the missing value?
Correct — D. Each row multiplies the first value by 2 and by 3. Row 3: 9×3=27. -
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In a pattern series, each shape gains one side per step: triangle (3), square (4), pentagon (5). What comes next?
Correct — A. Each shape adds one side: 3→4→5→6. A hexagon has 6 sides. -
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Which is the odd one out based on symmetry: equilateral triangle, square, rectangle, regular hexagon?
Correct — D. An equilateral triangle, square, and regular hexagon all have equal sides and multiple lines of symmetry. A rectangle has unequal adjacent sides and only 2 lines of symmetry — the least regular. -
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Complete the analogy: Constable : Police :: Nurse : ___
Correct — D. A constable is a role within the police organisation; a nurse is a role within the health system. -
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Rule: shapes in a row must not repeat, and each row uses triangle, circle, square. Columns must also not repeat shapes. Row 1: triangle, circle, square. Row 2: circle, square, ___. What completes Row 2?
Correct — D. Row 2 already has circle and square, so triangle must complete it. The column constraint also supports triangle. -
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A logic rule: if a shape is large AND black, it is placed in Group 1. A large white circle and a small black square — where do they belong?
Correct — C. The rule requires BOTH large AND black. The large circle is white (fails), the small square is black but not large (fails). Neither qualifies for Group 1. -
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Which word is spelled correctly?
Correct — A. 'Remuneration' — re-mu-ner-ation. Often confused with 'renumeration' which is not a word. -
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Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Correct — D. 'Whom' is correct as the object of the preposition 'with'. Option A and D look the same — D is the clean correct version. -
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Which sentence is correct?
Correct — C. One witness — singular possessive: 'witness's testimony'. -
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You are completing a traffic stop and the driver becomes increasingly agitated and begins to shout. What is the best approach?
Correct — C. De-escalation is always the first response to agitation where no immediate threat exists. Calm, controlled communication reduces risk. -
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You attend an incident and notice a bystander recording you on their phone. What should you do?
Correct — B. In NZ, members of the public generally have the right to film police in public spaces. Officers should not prevent lawful recording. -
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You are off duty in uniform when you witness a shoplifting incident. What should you do?
Correct — B. Police officers retain their powers even off duty. They should take reasonable action and notify on-duty colleagues. -
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A driver is stopped and found to have a breath alcohol level just above the legal limit. They beg you not to charge them as they will lose their job. What should you do?
Correct — B. Police must apply the law consistently and impartially. Personal circumstances do not change the legal requirement to process an offence. -
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Read: 'A complainant is the person who makes a complaint to police. A victim is the person who has suffered harm. These may or may not be the same person.' A person witnesses a crime and reports it but was not harmed themselves. Which are they?
Correct — C. They reported the crime (complainant) but did not suffer harm (not a victim). They are a complainant only. -
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Read: 'The Search and Surveillance Act 2012 governs how police may search people and places, and how they may conduct surveillance operations.' Which statement is supported by this passage?
Correct — A. The passage directly states the Act governs police searches and surveillance operations. -
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Read: 'Police may issue a trespass notice to a person at any private premises, requiring them to leave and not return. Breach of a trespass notice is an offence.' A person returns to premises from which they received a trespass notice. What have they done?
Correct — A. The passage states breaching a trespass notice is an offence — returning to the premises is a breach. -
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Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'adversarial'.
Correct — C. 'Adversarial' means involving opposing sides in conflict or dispute. -
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Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'duplicitous'.
Correct — C. 'Duplicitous' means deceitful — saying one thing while meaning another. -
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Passage: 'A person cannot be tried twice for the same offence following an acquittal. This is known as the rule against double jeopardy.' A person is acquitted of murder. New evidence emerges. Can they be tried again for the same murder in NZ?
Correct — A. The double jeopardy rule prevents retrial after acquittal. NZ law (with limited exceptions under the Criminal Procedure Act) generally prohibits this. -
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Suspect is to arrest as witness is to:
Correct — C. A suspect is subject to arrest; a witness is subject to being interviewed by police. -
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Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'imperative'.
Correct — A. 'Imperative' means absolutely necessary or urgent. -
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Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'mitigate'.
Correct — B. To mitigate means to make something less severe, serious, or painful. -
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What is the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers in New Zealand (over 20 years)?
Correct — A. In NZ, the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers aged over 20 is 50 mg per 100 ml of blood. -
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In NZ, at what age does the Youth Court jurisdiction generally end and adult court begin?
Correct — C. The Youth Court generally deals with offenders up to (but not including) 18 years old. At 18, offenders are dealt with in adult courts. -
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What is the emergency telephone number in New Zealand?
Correct — B. 111 is the emergency telephone number in New Zealand, connecting callers to police, fire, and ambulance services. -
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The principle of 'kawanatanga' (Article 1 of the Treaty of Waitangi) refers to:
Correct — B. Article 1 of Te Tiriti granted the Crown 'kawanatanga' — the right of governance/sovereignty over New Zealand. -
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A breath test machine shows 450 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath. The NZ legal limit is 250 micrograms per litre of breath (for drivers over 20). By how many micrograms is the driver over the limit?
Correct — D. 450 − 250 = 200 micrograms over the limit. -
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A police district has 240 officers. 25% are on leave. How many are currently on duty?
Correct — D. 25% of 240 = 60 officers on leave. 240 − 60 = 180 officers on duty.
NZ Police Recruitment Test sample questions
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NZ Police Recruitment Test Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'imperative'.
A. Essential ✓
B. Optional
C. Suggested
D. Discouraged
Correct — A. 'Imperative' means absolutely necessary or urgent.
NZ Police Recruitment Test Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'mitigate'.
A. Worsen
B. Lessen ✓
C. Cause
D. Ignore
Correct — B. To mitigate means to make something less severe, serious, or painful.
NZ Police Recruitment Test What is the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers in New Zealand (over 20 years)?
A. 50 mg per 100 ml blood ✓
B. 80 mg per 100 ml blood
C. 40 mg per 100 ml blood
D. 30 mg per 100 ml blood
Correct — A. In NZ, the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers aged over 20 is 50 mg per 100 ml of blood.
NZ Police Recruitment Test In NZ, at what age does the Youth Court jurisdiction generally end and adult court begin?
A. 16
B. 17
C. 18 ✓
D. 21
Correct — C. The Youth Court generally deals with offenders up to (but not including) 18 years old. At 18, offenders are dealt with in adult courts.
NZ Police Recruitment Test What is the emergency telephone number in New Zealand?
A. 999
B. 111 ✓
C. 000
D. 911
Correct — B. 111 is the emergency telephone number in New Zealand, connecting callers to police, fire, and ambulance services.
NZ Police Recruitment Test The principle of 'kawanatanga' (Article 1 of the Treaty of Waitangi) refers to:
A. Māori control over their lands
B. The Crown's governance authority ✓
C. Partnership between Māori and Crown
D. Māori citizenship rights
Correct — B. Article 1 of Te Tiriti granted the Crown 'kawanatanga' — the right of governance/sovereignty over New Zealand.
NZ Police Recruitment Test A breath test machine shows 450 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath. The NZ legal limit is 250 micrograms per litre of breath (for drivers over 20). By how many micrograms is the driver over the limit?
A. 100
B. 150
C. 175
D. 200 ✓
Correct — D. 450 − 250 = 200 micrograms over the limit.
NZ Police Recruitment Test A police district has 240 officers. 25% are on leave. How many are currently on duty?
A. 60
B. 160
C. 200
D. 180 ✓
Correct — D. 25% of 240 = 60 officers on leave. 240 − 60 = 180 officers on duty.
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