This is my journey to become a police officer in Toronto







Monday, July 26, 2010

Week 19

Hi Everyone!

Weight 60.2kg/133lbs

MONDAY-SUNDAY 2 hr walks

This week I went on the ATS website to complete a practice PATI test. I think it's easier than the actual test, but it was really good to see what kind of qestions are included. I have a few sample ones here (I didn't include any that has diagrams or pictures because they wouldn't copy on my blog). Why don't you have a go? The answers are at the bottom.

Word Problems
1. There are two police officers and six firearms. What is the average number of firearms per officer?


a. 2
b. 3
c. 5
d. 6


2. The month has 31 days. On even numbered days, section A of the city is patrolled. On odd numbered days, section B of the city is patrolled. How many days of the month is Section B patrolled?


a. 14
b. 15
c. 16
d. none of the above


3. A television and a computer were stolen. Together, they were sold for $1500. From that total, the television was sold for $300. The computer was sold for 50% of its original worth. How much was the computer originally worth?


a. $600
b. $1,200
c. $2,400
d. none of the above


Syllogisms
In the next section, each question begins with two statements. You must assume that the information in each of the first two statements is correct. Given these two true statements, only one of the conclusions is completely and absolutely correct. Your task is to determine which of the four possible answers is the correct one. Only one of the answers is correct.


4, All boys are people
All people are alive.


a. All boys are alive
b. Some boys are not alive
c. Some boys are not people
d. None of the above conclusions are valid


5, All prisoners are criminals
All thieves are prisoners.


a. Some thieves are criminals
b. Some thieves are not criminals
c. All thieves are criminals
d. None of the given conclusions are valid


6. All Chiefs of Police are police officers
Some Chiefs of Police are women.


a. Some women are police officers
b. Some women are not police officers
c. All women are police officers
d. None of the given conclusions are valid


      






Answers:
1. b
2. c
3. c
4. a
5. c
6. a
How did you do?

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4 comments:

  1. It sounds really difficult for me but I think It is easy for you. You work hard everyday and make your blog... I am really proud of your passion becoming a police officer. If you keep doing well, I believe you are going to be a police officer. I really love you and See you soon. Have a great day at work my beautiful wife.

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  2. Logic - one of my favorite computer programming classes back in my college days. (Oh, 100% scored) Keep at it, those that matter will appreciate it.

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  3. Ramon -Thanks! Well done on the 100%:)

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