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    Pennsylvania State Trooper Exam Review Guide
    Pennsylvania State Trooper Exam Review Guide
    Pennsylvania State Trooper Exam Review Guide
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    Pennsylvania State Trooper Exam Review Guide

    By Lewis Morris

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    Learn how to pass the Pennsylvania State Trooper Candidate exam and join the ranks of the Pennsylvania State Police. The number of candidates taking the exam has increased dramatically in recent years, reflecting the desirability of the profession. In order to succeed against this increased competition, the candidate must be prepared to tackle the unique question types found on the exam. This book contains the most up to date and accurate information to help you prepare for the PA Trooper Exam. Written using lessons learned from the latest exam updates, this manual squarely prepares the reader for all of the exam sub-areas including Deductive Reasoning, Inductive Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and Written Expression. It also includes a thoughtful section on the Psychological Assessment exam.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLewis Morris
    Release dateFeb 10, 2016
    ISBN9781524212599
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      Pennsylvania State Trooper Exam Review Guide - Lewis Morris

      DEDICATION

      This exam review guide is dedicated to Isabella.

      ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

      I would like to acknowledge the hard work and talent of Isabella who assisted with the editing and cover art for this edition.

      About The Exam

      The Pennsylvania State Trooper Exam is a requirement for entering into the Pennsylvania State Trooper Academy. It is the first step in becoming a State Trooper in Pennsylvania.

      The test is 2 hours long. There are 200 questions on the exam. The first 80 questions are cognitive ability questions; that is, they test the following sub-areas: Verbal Comprehension, Verbal Expression, Problem Sensitivity, Deductive Reasoning, Inductive Reasoning, Information Gathering, Spatial Orientation, Visualization, Selective Attention, and Flexibility of Closure. There is also a 120 question behavioral and attitude psychological assessment section which is designed to assess your ability to function in a law enforcement role.

      Test Preparation Strategies

      Beginning your Preparation

      Begin preparing and studying as soon as possible. You want to engage your long term memory, which can only be done over a period of months.

      Find a regular time in your schedule when you can regularly devote a half an hour or more of quiet study time, free of distractions.

      Set a schedule and stick to it. Discuss your schedule with your family so that everybody understands your need for uninterrupted study time.

      Start practicing your memory skills in everyday life. If you are walking and see a billboard, take 10 seconds to look at it carefully. Then, as you go about your way, try to remember details such as color, names, and dates. If you ride the subway, there are numerous opportunities to practice this method because you have so many different advertisements to view.

      Study without distractions to the best of your ability. Turn off your phone. Inform people close to you that you will be unavailable during that time so that there is no expectation of a call back.

      Be sure you are getting enough sleep, as this can greatly affect your concentration and memory skills. Creating a peaceful sleep environment by eliminating lights and sounds, obtaining quality pillows, and limiting nighttime activities can help. You should not eat within an hour or so before bed, and avoid caffeine and chocolate several hours before bed.

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      Alcohol can seriously affect your memory and concentration ability in several specific ways. Being intoxicated has been proven to negatively affect abstract thinking skills in people for at least 6 weeks! Alcohol affects sleep by contributing to sleep apnea, and many people who drink only moderately have been shown to sleep poorly. Regular use of alcohol contributes to weight gain and raises blood pressure. Limiting or stopping alcohol use entirely will assist you in many ways concerning the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement vetting process.

      Motivate yourself. Find a way to be enthusiastic in your preparation. Prove to yourself that you can earn a high score and make the grade. Keep a positive outlook and make it a fun

      Start early. Begin preparing as soon as the exam is announced.

      Avoid last minute cramming. Cramming does not work, but refreshing your memory on the night before the exam does.

      Give yourself enough time to complete each practice exam in a single seating, without interruptions. This will give you more confidence and provide you with a realistic expectation for the actual exam.

      Develop careful reading habits. You must become an active reader. For example, rephrase each question in your own words to make sure you understand the question. Re-check your answers and make sure your choice correctly answers the question.

      Don’t try to memorize practice questions, instead focus on the process of reading carefully and actively.

      Concentrate on the sections of the exam you find most challenging. Budget your time to practice more difficult areas.

      * Take the pretest before beginning your review. This will guide you in deciding which areas to focus on.

      * After reading the review material, take each practice exam. After each exam, go through your wrong answers and locate the correct answer by reading through the review material. Complete an error analysis early in your studying so that you may work through any deficiencies early enough to gain confidence in the material.

      * Create a set of flash cards by taking any unfamiliar words from the glossary and putting them on flash cards. Write out the definition on the reverse side of the card.

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      The Night Before the Exam

      Briefly study and review the practice examination questions you have already completed.

      Focus on your successful responses. Your goal is to refresh your memory and reduce anxiety. Set two alarm clocks and leave an hour or so before going to bed. Refrain from looking at a computer screen for at least an hour before bed as the type of light emitted from the screen can also contribute to sleeplessness.

      Getting Ready the Day of the Examination

      1. Stick to your normal routine as much as possible. Some suggestions may not be in your normal routine, but they usually allow most persons to perform at their best.

      2. Get adequate sleep. Most adults do best with 7-8 hours. Adopt this pattern at least several days prior to the exam. Even if you have trouble sleeping the night before the exam, don’t worry. As long as you have rested well for several days leading up to the exam, your body will adjust and your performance will remain high.

      3. Get up early enough to have plenty of time to have a light, balanced breakfast. Set your alarm and have a backup alarm set as well.

      4. Minimize the use of outside influences (food, caffeine, nicotine, entertainment, etc.) that might over or under stimulate you. The main thing is to not do anything too radical - and not too different than what is normal for you.

      5. Leave for the test early enough in order to allow for the traffic, weather, parking, etc. Work out childcare needs well in advance. Give yourself ample time to settle in at the test site.

      On the morning of the exam, log into a local traffic site, and consider using a traffic app such as Waze to keep updated on traffic issues. Have somebody drive you to the test, or take public transportation if at all possible. Imagine how stressful it would be if you ran into traffic and then had to struggle to find parking.

      * Eat before a test. Having food in your stomach will give you energy and help you focus but avoid heavy foods which can make you groggy.

      At the Exam Site

      1. Listen to instructions and directions from hall monitors and test proctors. Make sure that you understand the instructions and ask questions at the designated time before the test begins if you are unsure of any aspect of what you should do during the test.

      2. Use your time carefully, especially on the memorization section of the written test which is brief and closely timed. After that period you should have enough time to cover the entire test if you move through it steadily and do not spend too much time on any one question.

      3. Read the questions and alternatives carefully. Do not jump to an answer before you have completely read all of the alternatives.

      4. Respond to each question separately. The answer to one question is not meant to lead you to another.

      5. Answer all of the questions. Use your informed judgment to make a choice between alternatives. This may feel like an educated guess but to the extent that it is informed, you are demonstrating a degree of knowledge and not just blindly guessing.

      6. Don’t worry about trick questions. None of the questions in this test is designed to be a trick question. The test is really intended to allow you to show your best on what it is assessing. Avoid reading too much into a question.

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      * Go to the bathroom before walking into the exam room. You don't want to waste any time worrying about your bodily needs during the test.

      Immediately after the exam

      As soon as you finish, find a quiet space to sit down and record your thoughts and impressions about the exam. Write down as many specific things as you can. This will help you, should you desire to take a similar exam for a different law enforcement title. This exam is very similar in format and difficulty to other exams you may later take. Recording your thoughts will assist you in developing an even better study plan for future exams.

      Preparing for the Examination

      Tests are given to assure selection of the most qualified persons into law enforcement while providing all candidates a chance to compete fairly. Any department you apply to will use several kinds of tests and screening methods to gauge your readiness to enter the Department. The written exam is one component of the overall selection process. Knowing the rationale for this test and having a realistic idea of the job can improve your chance to demonstrate your job potential.

      This test is designed to assess:

      *how well you observe things and how well you remember what you observed

      * your basic writing skills

      *your basic reading skills

      * the similarity between your work preferences and experiences and those of persons who have been successful in a community policing organization.

      In the days and weeks before the exam these suggestions are offered:

      1. Carefully read the Police Recruit Study Guide Booklet. Make sure you understand each step in the process so you can show your very best at each stage. Get a feel for what the job is really like for a new recruit, and what it will be like to be a police professional.

      2. Make sure that you accurately complete any forms or requirements prior to the exam.

      3. Take some time every day to improve your reading and writing skills. These skills are important for effective performance as a Police Recruit and will be assessed by the test. Of course, these skills are also important in many other lines of work, including promotions within any police department.

      4. Practice taking other tests. This can reduce testing anxiety and improve your test taking strategies. Pennsylvania and NYC  routinely offer School Safety, Traffic Agent, and Corrections exams. Sign up for and take at least one of these prior to your Law Enforcement exam. This will give you valuable insight to the testing process and administration procedures. Many of the questions are similar to the police exam.

      6. The more confident you are in your abilities, the better

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