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Sergeant George Godoy (Ret.)
Police Recruitment Specialist
Police Exam 911
Police Recruitment Specialist
Police Exam 911
| by George M. Godoy |
| The Police Test - Techniques For Top Scores |
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In this article I will cover a
technique called the 'Process of
Elimination' when taking the law
enforcement multiple choice test.
Although there is no substitute for
having studied and possessing the
knowledge in the first place, there
will be times while taking the law
enforcement test that you will have
to use the process of elimination to
score valuable points. This
technique has saved many people
from failing a test!
The concept behind the process of
elimination is that it is often easier
to determine why an answer is
incorrect than argue why a choice
is correct.
Eliminate Obviously Wrong
Answers
technique called the 'Process of
Elimination' when taking the law
enforcement multiple choice test.
Although there is no substitute for
having studied and possessing the
knowledge in the first place, there
will be times while taking the law
enforcement test that you will have
to use the process of elimination to
score valuable points. This
technique has saved many people
from failing a test!
The concept behind the process of
elimination is that it is often easier
to determine why an answer is
incorrect than argue why a choice
is correct.
Eliminate Obviously Wrong
Answers
In multiple choice tests it will always seem that two of the answers will jump out at
you as being wrong. They will hit you right in the face. By eliminating these
obviously wrong answers immediately you will greatly increase your odds of
you as being wrong. They will hit you right in the face. By eliminating these
obviously wrong answers immediately you will greatly increase your odds of
choosing the correct answer. If you eliminate just one of the four choices your odds of finding the correct
answer goes from 25% to 33%. Eliminate two answers and your odds go from 33% to 50% of choosing the
correct answer... this is where you want to be.
If you are allowed to write on the test booklet, make a small mark next to obviously wrong answers. If you need
to, come back to the question later, this will save you valuable time; you won't have to re-read all the answers
again. Strive to maintain a steady pace and complete all the answers you know first. This is very important.
Trust Your Judgement
Above all, have confidence in your judgement. If an answer doesn't look right to you, then it probably isn't.
Example
Here's an example of how it's done using a vocabulary question from one of my law enforcement practice tests:
The prerequisite training for this course is a class in basic firearms.
a. required
b. optional
c. preferred
d. voluntary
Both 'b' and 'd' would indicate you have discretion in taking this class and should be immediately eliminated.
Put a mark next to both of them:
x b.
x d.
Now that you have eliminated two choices, you make an educated guess between the remaining two choices, a
and c. If you break down the word prerequisite you know 'pre' means before, and 'requisite' means require. So,
you'd most likely guess 'a' -- and you'd be right!
In summary: Immediately eliminate the obviously wrong answers. If an answer is partly wrong, eliminate it. If
any part of the test answer is wrong, the whole answer is wrong. Eliminate it. If the answer is a true statement
but doesn't relate to the question, eliminate it. The technique of the process of elimination regarding the law
enforcement test is crucial to a top score. In many cases, when looking for the correct answer it will show up as
a choice you can't find a valid reason to eliminate. It will be the only answer left standing after the others are
gone.
answer goes from 25% to 33%. Eliminate two answers and your odds go from 33% to 50% of choosing the
correct answer... this is where you want to be.
If you are allowed to write on the test booklet, make a small mark next to obviously wrong answers. If you need
to, come back to the question later, this will save you valuable time; you won't have to re-read all the answers
again. Strive to maintain a steady pace and complete all the answers you know first. This is very important.
Trust Your Judgement
Above all, have confidence in your judgement. If an answer doesn't look right to you, then it probably isn't.
Example
Here's an example of how it's done using a vocabulary question from one of my law enforcement practice tests:
The prerequisite training for this course is a class in basic firearms.
a. required
b. optional
c. preferred
d. voluntary
Both 'b' and 'd' would indicate you have discretion in taking this class and should be immediately eliminated.
Put a mark next to both of them:
x b.
x d.
Now that you have eliminated two choices, you make an educated guess between the remaining two choices, a
and c. If you break down the word prerequisite you know 'pre' means before, and 'requisite' means require. So,
you'd most likely guess 'a' -- and you'd be right!
In summary: Immediately eliminate the obviously wrong answers. If an answer is partly wrong, eliminate it. If
any part of the test answer is wrong, the whole answer is wrong. Eliminate it. If the answer is a true statement
but doesn't relate to the question, eliminate it. The technique of the process of elimination regarding the law
enforcement test is crucial to a top score. In many cases, when looking for the correct answer it will show up as
a choice you can't find a valid reason to eliminate. It will be the only answer left standing after the others are
gone.
Sure fire ways to give a lasting
first impression so you can be
sure your Recruiter will move
YOUR application to the top of the
pile over everyone else's.
first impression so you can be
sure your Recruiter will move
YOUR application to the top of the
pile over everyone else's.
How to research which Police
Departments are hiring Officers
RIGHT NOW — and where to get
that crucial information that will
demonstrate you've done your
homework and score major points.
Departments are hiring Officers
RIGHT NOW — and where to get
that crucial information that will
demonstrate you've done your
homework and score major points.
The one specific mystery "thing"
that makes up 80% of ALL police
work that departments are quietly
watching to see if you can handle
— I'll tell you what it is so you won't
be left in the dark.
that makes up 80% of ALL police
work that departments are quietly
watching to see if you can handle
— I'll tell you what it is so you won't
be left in the dark.
The three questions you must
answer before applying to a Police
Department.
answer before applying to a Police
Department.
How to track your progress when
applying to different departments.
applying to different departments.
Should you submit a resume? You
will discover the answer.
will discover the answer.
What additional documents do
you need to submit when you apply.
you need to submit when you apply.
How to find out what is actually on
the written test.
the written test.
The nine types of questions you
will have to answer on the written
test.
will have to answer on the written
test.
How to establish a 'winner takes
all' study program.
all' study program.
How commonly misspelled words
could eliminate you.
could eliminate you.
How to handle difficult questions
found on multiple choice, essay,
true/false and fill in the blank
questions.
found on multiple choice, essay,
true/false and fill in the blank
questions.
| And much more... |
| Articles - by Sergeant George Godoy (Ret.) |
| Police Exam 911™ |
| A step-by-step |
| system |
| YOU can use |
| to secure a top score on ANY Police Exam |
"In this series of EIGHT detailed videos that you
can access online at any time, and in any order
you choose as many times as you like, I'll give
you one-on-one personal instruction that will
visually guide you through...
can access online at any time, and in any order
you choose as many times as you like, I'll give
you one-on-one personal instruction that will
visually guide you through...
How to complete your application
form correctly the FIRST time —
so that it's 100% acceptable and
gets YOU into the first phase of
testing without question.
form correctly the FIRST time —
so that it's 100% acceptable and
gets YOU into the first phase of
testing without question.
More than 290 practice exam
questions based on real exams
used by police agencies
throughout the country with
instruction and detailed answer
explanations for fast, focused
learning — so you'll know
EXACTLY what to expect on your
police exam instead of guessing
and hoping you've studied the right
things.
questions based on real exams
used by police agencies
throughout the country with
instruction and detailed answer
explanations for fast, focused
learning — so you'll know
EXACTLY what to expect on your
police exam instead of guessing
and hoping you've studied the right
things.
| Police Exam Preparation |
The key websites that will fast
track your success.
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| Police Recruitment Specialist |
George Godoy...
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