Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Status tests have to do with changeable factors such as U.S. citizenship, possession of or ability to obtain a driver’s license, residency, service in the military, educational level, and age.
2. Prior military service does not earn applicants preference points.
3. In reference to psychological tests, psychologists and psychiatrists are expected not only to screen out the “bad” but also to be able to screen in the “good” candidates.
4. A major purpose of the background investigation is to determine the applicant’s honesty as reflected by the information provided on the application form and in subsequent communications.
5. It is no longer legal to administer polygraph exams to police officer candidates as part of the screening and testing process.


1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. False

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