Community notice: The precinct's bicycle registration table is at Dunmore Park on the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Owners bring the bicycle and a photo ID. An officer records the frame number and gives the owner a numbered sticker. No fee is charged. What does the officer record?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Comprehension, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Desk notice: Found property is logged in the green book. The entry gives the date, the place it was found, a short description and the finder's name. Cash is counted in front of the finder and a second officer. The finder gets the pink copy of the receipt. Who must be present when found cash is counted?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Comprehension, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Desk notice: Portable radios are now signed out at the equipment room, not at the front desk. Each officer gives a shield number, takes a radio with a charged battery, and tests it on channel 2 before leaving the building. A radio that fails the test goes in the red bin. Where does a radio that fails its test go?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Comprehension, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
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Written comprehension, continued
Incident report: At 6:10 p.m. Ms. Okafor locked her blue ten-speed bicycle to a sign pole outside the Harlow Street library. She came out at 7:25 p.m. and found the lock cut and the bicycle gone. A clerk inside saw nothing. According to the report, what was the bicycle locked to?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Comprehension, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Memo: During the street fair on Calder Avenue this Sunday, no vehicles may enter between 5th and 8th Streets from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vendors may drive in to unload until 8:30 a.m. only. A resident with a garage on the closed blocks is walked through by an officer at the 5th Street barrier. Who may be let through during the fair?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Comprehension, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Memo: The lot behind the station is repaved this week. Monday and Tuesday the north half is closed; Wednesday and Thursday the south half. Marked cars use whichever half is open. Private cars park on Glenn Street, where the meters are bagged for the week. Where do private cars park during the work?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Comprehension, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Patrol memo: Beginning Monday, the school crossing at Alder Street and 9th Avenue is covered from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. instead of 8:00 to 9:00 a.m., because the school moved its first bell to 8:15. The afternoon post is unchanged. According to the memo, why did the morning hours change?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Comprehension, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Report narrative: A delivery driver told Officer Brandt that his van was struck while parked on Mercer Place between 2 and 3 p.m. The left mirror was broken and gray paint was left on the door. No one left a note. A shop across the street has a camera facing the spot. Which part of the van does the narrative say was broken?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Comprehension, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Report narrative: A shopkeeper on Vale Street found two windows cracked when she opened at 9 a.m. Nothing was taken and the door was still locked. A neighbor heard a bang at about 5 a.m. and saw a garbage truck backing up. The shopkeeper wants a report for her insurer. What did the neighbor see at the time of the bang?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Comprehension, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Report narrative: At 11:20 p.m. a neighbor called about loud music at 48 Rowan Court. Officers Pell and Diaz arrived at 11:34 p.m. The tenant, Mr. Avery, said he had not known how late it was and turned the music off. No summons was issued. The officers left at 11:41 p.m. How was the complaint settled?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Comprehension, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Report narrative: Mr. Lund set his briefcase on a bench at the Pike Street bus stop at about 8:05 a.m. while he tied his shoe. When the Route 14 bus pulled in, he boarded without it. He came back at 8:40 a.m. and the briefcase was gone. How did Mr. Lund come to be parted from the briefcase?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Comprehension, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Roll call notice: Officers on the midnight tour check the doors of the six shops on Tully Lane once before 2 a.m. and once after 4 a.m. An unlocked door is reported to the desk at once, and the officer stays at the shop until the owner or a supervisor arrives. What does an officer do after reporting an unlocked door?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Comprehension, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Written expression 12
A draft report reads: 'Officer Tran told the driver that he had dropped his wallet.' Which rewrite makes clear whose wallet it was?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Expression, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
A draft report reads: 'The complainant said the man took the bag and he ran toward the park with a limp.' Which rewrite states most clearly that the man who took the bag limped?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Expression, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
A draft report reads: 'The officers found the dog searching the yard.' The officers were the ones searching. Which rewrite says so?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Expression, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
A draft report reads: 'Walking along Reed Street, the broken window was seen by Officer Shah.' Which rewrite is clearest?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Expression, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
An officer's notes: 3:15 p.m. Fenner Street playground. Red backpack found by a park worker. Turned in to Officer Sato. Which sentence reports these notes most clearly and completely?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Expression, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
An officer's notes: Alarm at Pruitt Hardware, 3:05 a.m. Front and rear doors locked. No broken glass. Owner Mr. Pruitt reset the alarm at 3:40 a.m. Which sentence reports these notes most clearly and completely?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Expression, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
An officer's notes: Complainant Ms. Ibarra. Car parked 9 p.m. Monday outside 31 Stowe Road. Found Tuesday 6:30 a.m. with rear plate missing. Which sentence reports these notes most clearly and completely?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Expression, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
An officer's notes: Fire hydrant leaking at Dace Street and 2nd Avenue. Water across both lanes. Reported to the water department 10:05 a.m. Cones set by Officer Hart. Which sentence reports these notes most clearly and completely?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Expression, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
An officer's notes: Lost child, girl, age 5. Found 2:10 p.m. at the Garnet Street market by a fruit seller. Mother arrived at the station 2:45 p.m. Which sentence reports these notes most clearly and completely?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Expression, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
An officer's notes: Tuesday, 7:40 a.m. Signal dark at Brill Avenue and 6th Street. Officer Nwosu directed traffic. Repair crew arrived 8:25 a.m. Which sentence reports these notes most clearly and completely?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Expression, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
An officer's notes: Two cars, minor collision, Vine Street at 12th Avenue, 4:30 p.m. No injuries. Both cars driven away. Drivers exchanged insurance cards. Which sentence reports these notes most clearly and completely?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Expression, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
An officer's notes: Witness Mr. Keane, on his porch. Saw a white pickup back into a mailbox at 14 Orr Lane. Pickup drove off east. About 5:50 p.m. Which sentence reports these notes most clearly and completely?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Expression, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Memorization 12
Read this scene once, then cover it and answer from memory. Scene: A bakery on a corner. Its awning is green with white stripes. A delivery bicycle with a wire basket leans by the door. The window sign says OPEN 6 TO 4. A woman in a yellow raincoat waits outside with a small brown dog. Question: What did the awning look like?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Memorization, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Read this scene once, then cover it and answer from memory. Scene: A boy of about six stands at the park fountain. He wears a blue jacket, green boots and a striped scarf. He holds a toy fire truck and says his name is Theo and that he came with his aunt. Question: Who did the boy say he came with?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Memorization, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Read this scene once, then cover it and answer from memory. Scene: A green sedan waits at the curb with its hazard lights on. The driver wears a tan hat. A child seat is in the back. The front plate is missing, and a parking permit numbered 608 hangs from the mirror. Question: What was missing from the sedan?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Memorization, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Read this scene once, then cover it and answer from memory. Scene: A hardware store at night, its gate half down. Two lights are on inside. A hand truck stands by the register. A notice taped to the door glass reads BACK AT 7. A gray cat sits in the window. Question: What did the taped notice read?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Memorization, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Read this scene once, then cover it and answer from memory. Scene: A man asks for directions. He is tall, with a white beard and round glasses. His brown coat is missing one button. He holds a cane in his left hand and has a newspaper under his right arm. Question: Which hand held the cane?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Memorization, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Read this scene once, then cover it and answer from memory. Scene: A white van is parked at a hydrant. The plate ends in 472. The rear left tire is flat. A ladder is tied to the roof, and the side door reads KESSLER PLUMBING in blue letters. Question: Which tire was flat?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Memorization, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Read this scene once, then cover it and answer from memory. Scene: At Lark Street and 3rd Avenue a pharmacy stands on the northeast corner, a bank on the northwest, a shoe store on the southeast and an empty lot on the southwest. A mailbox stands in front of the bank. Question: Which corner holds the shoe store?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Memorization, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Read this scene once, then cover it and answer from memory. Scene: On a park bench near the east gate lie a folded umbrella, a paper cup and a library book with a blue cover. A scooter is chained to the lamp post behind the bench. The lamp post is numbered 31. Question: What number was on the lamp post?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Memorization, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Read this scene once, then cover it and answer from memory. Scene: On the desk officer's counter are a black phone on the left, a sign-in clipboard in the middle and a lost-and-found box on the right. A wall clock above the counter reads 4:50. Question: What sat in the middle of the counter?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Memorization, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Read this scene once, then cover it and answer from memory. Scene: Reported missing: a child's bicycle with an orange frame and a white seat, a bell on the right handlebar, no training wheels, and a rocket sticker on the rear fender. Question: Where was the bell?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Memorization, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Read this scene once, then cover it and answer from memory. Scene: The roll call board lists four posts. Post 1 is the bridge ramp, Post 2 the market, Post 3 the school and Post 4 the ferry dock. Post 3 is marked DAY TOUR ONLY in red. Question: Which post was marked DAY TOUR ONLY?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Memorization, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Read this scene once, then cover it and answer from memory. Scene: Three people wait at a bus shelter. A man in a gray suit reads a newspaper. A teenager with a skateboard wears a red cap. An older woman holds two grocery bags. The shelter's sign shows Route 22. Question: Who wore the red cap?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Memorization, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Problem sensitivity 12
A caller reports a lost dog: 'She is small and black with short hair and answers to Pepper. You can't miss her long white coat.' Which details cannot both be right?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Problem Sensitivity, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
A complainant says: 'My phone was on my table. A man in a striped shirt took it, though he never came within ten feet of me or the table.' What needs a follow-up question?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Problem Sensitivity, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
A crossing guard tells an officer: 'On Monday, Tuesday and today the same tan car sat with its engine running across from the school gate at dismissal, and the driver never picked anyone up.' What makes this worth passing on?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Problem Sensitivity, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
A found-property entry lists one silver watch, one key ring with three keys and $42 in bills. The envelope holds a silver watch, a key ring with three keys and $24 in bills. What should the desk officer notice?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Problem Sensitivity, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
A report reads: 'The complainant left work at 5:30 p.m., walked 20 minutes to her car, and found its window broken at 5:40 p.m.' What is wrong with this account?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Problem Sensitivity, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
A tow list for street cleaning shows plate 4471 at 12 Oak Street, plate 5120 at 30 Oak Street and plate 4471 at 55 Pine Street. What is the problem with the list?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Problem Sensitivity, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
An officer on a foot post sees four things in one block. Which one most needs attention first?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Problem Sensitivity, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
At 10 p.m. an officer passes a school. The building is dark, the custodian's parking space is empty, and a side door is propped open with a chair. Which detail is the sign that something may be wrong?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Problem Sensitivity, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Barriers for a parade are set along Front Street. Which of these should the post officer report before the crowd arrives?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Problem Sensitivity, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
For this drill, a normal signal cycle at Elm Street and 2nd Avenue takes 90 seconds. At 8:05 the signal shows green for Elm Street. At 8:09 it still shows green for Elm Street, and cross traffic is backed up for a block. What is most likely wrong?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Problem Sensitivity, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Rule for this drill: an officer leaves a fixed post only when the relief has arrived in person. Officer Grant's relief radios, 'I am two blocks away, go ahead and leave.' What is the problem if Officer Grant leaves now?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Problem Sensitivity, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Witness A says the car that scraped a parked truck was a gray wagon heading north that turned left onto Dale Street. Witness B says it was a gray wagon heading north that turned right onto Dale Street. On which point do the two statements conflict?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Problem Sensitivity, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Deductive reasoning 12
Rule for this drill: a closed wallet is returned at the desk only to a person who names two things inside it that cannot be seen from outside. Which person gets the wallet?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Deductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Rule for this drill: a collision report is written if anyone is hurt or if any vehicle cannot be driven away; otherwise the drivers exchange information and no report is written. Two cars collide. Nobody is hurt. One car has a bent wheel and cannot move. What follows?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Deductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Rule for this drill: a found item tagged at more than $100 is logged by a supervisor; any other found item is logged by the desk officer. A ring tagged at $85 and a camera tagged at $240 are turned in. Who logs them?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Deductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Rule for this drill: a lost child aged 10 or over who knows the home address is walked home if the address is inside the post; every other lost child is brought to the station. A lost girl of 11 knows her address, which is outside the post. What follows?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Deductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Rule for this drill: a meter summons is written only when the meter shows EXPIRED and the meter works; a broken meter is reported and no summons is written. A car stands at a meter whose display is blank and which will not take a coin. What follows?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Deductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Rule for this drill: a noise complaint received between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. is handled the same night; a complaint at any other hour is referred to the community office. Which complaint is handled the same night?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Deductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Rule for this drill: a school crossing gets an officer if at least 20 children use it in the half hour before the bell. The counts are Ash Street 25, Bay Street 20, Cove Street 19 and Dell Street 8. Which crossings get an officer?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Deductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Rule for this drill: a street vendor must show a permit card for the current year that names the block where the cart stands. A vendor on the 300 block of Hull Street shows a current-year card naming the 200 block of Hull Street. What follows?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Deductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Rule for this drill: each sector car carries one officer on the day tour and two on the evening tour, except the Sector D car, which always carries two. How many officers ride in the Sector D car and in the Sector B car on the day tour?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Deductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Rule for this drill: no double-parking summons is written for a marked delivery vehicle while it is being loaded or unloaded; every other double-parked vehicle gets one. Which double-parked vehicle gets a summons?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Deductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Rule for this drill: on Cray Street, parking is banned from 9 to 11 a.m. on the north side on Monday and Thursday and on the south side on Tuesday and Friday. A car stands on the south side at 10 a.m. on Thursday. What follows?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Deductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Rule for this drill: only a rider under 13 may ride a bicycle on the sidewalk. Ana is 12, Ben is 13 and Cy is 15. Who may ride on the sidewalk?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Deductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Inductive reasoning 12
A bus stop bench was found dragged into the roadway on three mornings: after a Friday night, after a Saturday night and after the next Friday night. A banquet hall beside the stop holds events on Friday and Saturday nights only. Which conclusion fits best?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Inductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
The alarm at a bank rang at about 6 a.m. on four Mondays in a row, and no break-in was found. The cleaning crew works there on Mondays from 5:30 to 7 a.m. and on no other day. Which conclusion is most reasonable?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Inductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Bicycle thefts on one post this month: Tuesday at 3:40 p.m. outside the library; Tuesday at 4:10 p.m. outside the library; Thursday at 3:55 p.m. at the pool; Tuesday at 4:20 p.m. outside the library. What do most of these thefts have in common?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Inductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Found property turned in this month: six umbrellas, five of them on rainy days at the ferry terminal; two gloves, from two different parks; one phone, from a bus. Which statement do these entries support?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Inductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Four drivers were ticketed this week for blocking the same driveway on Nye Street. Each said the yellow curb paint there was too faded to see. No other driveway on the street drew a ticket. Which conclusion is most reasonable?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Inductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Four reports of scraped car doors came from Hart Lane, at numbers 12, 14, 18 and 22. All four cars were parked on the even side, and each report was made the morning after street cleaning. The odd side had none. Which conclusion fits the reports best?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Inductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Nine lost-wallet reports came from the Grove Street market in July. Seven were made on Saturdays, when the market holds its outdoor sale, and two on weekdays. Where and when would an added foot post fit these reports best?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Inductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
On Tuesday night lamps 12, 14, 16 and 18 on Dorr Avenue were reported out. Lamps 11, 13, 15 and 17, across the street, stayed lit. The even-numbered lamps share one power feed. Which conclusion is most reasonable?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Inductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Parking summonses written on Pell Street in one day, by hour: 8 a.m., 2; 9 a.m., 3; noon, 14; 1 p.m., 12; 4 p.m., 3. When is illegal parking on Pell Street heaviest?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Inductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Reports of a stuck elevator at 90 Wicker Street came in at 8:10 a.m. Monday, 8:20 a.m. Wednesday and 8:05 a.m. Thursday. No report came in at any other hour that week. What does this suggest?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Inductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Three shops on one block report the same thing: a customer paid for one small item with a $20 bill taped down the middle and asked for the change in fives. Each bill was later refused by the bank. What is it reasonable to tell the fourth shop on the block?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Inductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Three witnesses describe a man who knocked over a fruit stand. First: 'Green jacket, ran toward the park.' Second: 'Green jacket and a cap; I did not see where he went.' Third: 'Green jacket, no cap that I saw, headed for the park.' Which detail do all three accounts support?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Inductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Information ordering 12
A report lists events in time order. The notes read: 'Left the garage at 7:50 a.m. Noticed the dent at 7:35 a.m. Parked the car at 6:15 p.m. the evening before. Called the precinct at 8:05 a.m.' Which event goes first in the report?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Information Ordering, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
A witness tells four events out of order: the alarm rang; she called 911; she saw the broken window; officers arrived. She adds that she saw the window before the alarm rang and made her call after it rang. Officers came last. Which order is correct?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Information Ordering, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Filing rule: summonses are filed by date, earliest first; summonses of the same date are filed by plate number, lowest first. Four summonses: June 4, plate 7310; June 2, plate 9005; June 4, plate 2288; June 3, plate 5150. Which one is filed third?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Information Ordering, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Filing rule: visitor cards are filed by last name, and cards with the same last name by first name. The cards are Dana Reese, Carl Reed, Ann Reese and Bo Rhee. Which card is filed last?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Information Ordering, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Rule for this drill: parade barriers go up at the north end first, then at each cross street going south, and at the reviewing stand last, wherever it is. Going south, the cross streets are 12th, 11th and 10th. The reviewing stand is at 11th Street. In what order are barriers set?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Information Ordering, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Rule for this drill: waiting calls are answered in this order: a person hurt, then a road hazard, then damaged property, then a parking complaint. Four calls are waiting: a car blocking a driveway; a tree limb down across a lane; a broken shop window; a cyclist who fell and cannot stand. Which call is answered second?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Information Ordering, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Shelving rule: property envelopes are shelved by voucher number, with the highest number on the top shelf and the lowest on the bottom shelf. The four vouchers are 3381, 3318, 3813 and 3183. Which envelope goes on the bottom shelf?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Information Ordering, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Steps at a collision with no injuries, in order: (1) have drivable vehicles moved out of traffic, (2) set cones, (3) collect both drivers' documents, (4) write down each driver's account separately, (5) give each driver the report number. An officer has both drivers' documents in hand. What comes next?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Information Ordering, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Steps for a found bicycle, in order: (1) note where it was found, (2) look for a registration sticker, (3) record the frame number, (4) tag the bicycle, (5) place it in the property room. Officer Vance has just recorded the frame number. What does she do next?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Information Ordering, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Steps for a radio check, in order: (1) say your post, (2) say 'radio check', (3) wait for the dispatcher's answer, (4) repeat the answer back, (5) log the time. Officer Lim said her post, said 'radio check' and logged the time at once. Which steps did she skip?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Information Ordering, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Steps to relieve a fixed post, in order: (1) arrive at the post, (2) hear the conditions from the officer on post, (3) read the post log, (4) sign the log, (5) tell the desk the relief is complete. Which step is done just before telling the desk?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Information Ordering, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Steps to start a tour, in order: (1) attend roll call, (2) sign out a radio, (3) test the radio, (4) inspect the car, (5) report in service. Which step comes right before inspecting the car?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Information Ordering, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Spatial orientation 12
A foot post runs around one square block. You start at the northwest corner of the block and walk the post clockwise, as it would look on a map with north at the top. Which corner do you reach second after you set off?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Spatial Orientation, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
A patrol car heading west makes a U-turn and then turns right at the first corner. Which way is it heading now?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Spatial Orientation, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
A store's front door faces west onto the street. An officer stands in the street looking straight at that door. Which way is the officer facing?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Spatial Orientation, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
An officer walks east on 4th Street, turns left onto Hale Avenue, then turns left onto 5th Street. Which way is the officer walking on 5th Street?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Spatial Orientation, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
From a call box you walk three blocks north, two blocks east and three blocks south. Where are you now, compared with the call box?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Spatial Orientation, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Lowe Street runs north and south. A dispatcher says a stalled bus is on the southeast corner of Lowe Street and 7th Street. You are driving north on Lowe Street and have not yet reached 7th Street. Where is that corner?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Spatial Orientation, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
On a one-way street, traffic is allowed to move from south to north only. A driver is going the wrong way, and an officer stands in the road facing that driver head-on. Which statement is right?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Spatial Orientation, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
The station is one block west and two blocks south of the hospital. Which way do you travel to get from the station to the hospital?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Spatial Orientation, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
The station's front door faces north. You walk straight out of the door, turn left and walk one block, then turn left again. Which way are you walking now?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Spatial Orientation, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
You drive north on Pine Street, turn right at the first corner, and turn right again at the next corner. Which way are you heading now?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Spatial Orientation, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
You head east on Marsh Road. You turn left, then right, then left. Which way are you heading now?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Spatial Orientation, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
You stand at a corner facing south. A bank is directly to your left. In which compass direction from you is the bank?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Spatial Orientation, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Visualization 12
A patrol car is parked nose toward you. Its own left front fender, the driver's side, is dented. As you look at the front of the car, where does the dent appear?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Visualization, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
A plain traffic barrel has the shape of a cylinder with flat ends. You look at it straight from the side, at the height of its middle. What outline do you see?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Visualization, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
A sector map is folded in half by bringing its bottom edge up to meet its top edge. A hole is punched through both layers near the upper left corner of the folded sheet. When the map is opened flat, where are the holes?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Visualization, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
A square paper notice is cut in a straight line from one corner to the opposite corner. What are the two pieces?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Visualization, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
A square parking sign shows an arrow pointing to the right. The sign is turned a quarter turn clockwise. Which way does the arrow point now?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Visualization, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
A storage box is 3 feet long, 2 feet wide and 1 foot high. It is stood on end so that it rests on its smallest face. How tall does it stand?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Visualization, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
A tow truck behind your car has the word TOW painted on its hood in ordinary letters. How does the word look in your rearview mirror?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Visualization, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
An arrow on a detour sign points up and to the left. A second sign is made as a left-to-right mirror image of the first. Which way does its arrow point?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Visualization, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
The clock on the precinct wall shows exactly 3:00. You see the clock in a mirror on the opposite wall. What time does the mirror image appear to show?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Visualization, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Four keys hang on a ring. Looking at one side and going clockwise, they are brass, silver, black, red. You flip the ring over and look at the other side. Going clockwise from the brass key, what is the order now?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Visualization, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Four lockers stand in a row facing you, labeled A, B, C, D from left to right. You walk around behind the row and look at the lockers through their mesh backs. From left to right, in what order do you now see them?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Visualization, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
Three bicycles lean in a row against a chain-link fence. Standing in front of the fence, you see a red bicycle, then a white one, then a blue one, reading from your left. You walk around behind the fence and look through it at the same three bicycles. Reading from your left, in what order do they appear now?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Visualization, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (read 2026-10-04)
How this list was compiled: Ability list: New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Notice of Examination, Police Officer, Exam No. 7311 to 7322 (https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/noes/20277314000.pdf), read 2026-10-04. The notice says the multiple-choice test may include questions requiring Deductive Reasoning, Inductive Reasoning, Information Ordering, Memorization, Problem Sensitivity, Spatial Orientation, Visualization, Written Comprehension and Written Expression, and that a score of at least 70% is needed to pass. The questions are our own. Licence: Own work. Every passage, memo, report, rule and street in this bank was made up for this site, and every answer can be worked out from the words of its own question. Nothing is taken from a real examination, an agency sample or a prep book.
How it works
This unofficial police written exam practice test holds 108 questions on the nine abilities in New York City's notice of examination for Police Officer, read October 4, 2026. Every answer sits in its question; none comes from a real exam.
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What the notice says
The notice for Exam No. 7311 to 7322 describes a multiple-choice test at a computer terminal and asks for at least 70% to pass. Its abilities: written comprehension, written expression, memorization, problem sensitivity, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, information ordering, spatial orientation and visualization. It prints no question count or time limit.
One ability at a time
The Start from menu under the question sets one ability, 12 questions each. A rule that starts "Rule for this drill" is made up; no real law is asked. Exam mode, under the question, draws 30, our number, and marks them against the notice's 70%.
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How to pass the police exam?
The notice prints one figure: passing takes a score of 70% or more. The score then sets your place on the eligible list. It names no book to study, and nothing here promises a result.
How to study for a police written exam?
Start with your agency's notice, which lists what is tested. This page works as police test prep for the nine abilities in New York City's notice: each explanation shows where in the question the answer sits.
Is this a police aptitude test?
It practices the kind of abilities one measures: reading, reasoning, memory and direction, not law or procedure. If your agency publishes a police officer entrance exam study guide, that says which abilities its own test uses.
Are these real police test questions or NYPD exam questions?
No. Every question is our own, a sample police test in the notice's abilities. None comes from a real exam, a test publisher or a prep book, and this site is not affiliated with any police department.
Does it work as a law enforcement exam practice test for other agencies?
Only where that agency lists the same abilities, since each employer writes its own notice. The deputy sheriff practice test on this site follows a city sheriff notice that lists seven of these nine.