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Pass the police written exam.
5 PDFs. 200 practice questions. A day-by-day 30-day plan. Everything you need to score at the top of the eligibility list.
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PDFs included
200+
Practice questions
30
Day study plan
5
Exam formats covered
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What's in the bundle
Five PDFs. Every one designed to do a specific job.
Complete Study Guide
60+ pages8 full sections with worked examples, strategies, and tips for every question type on the written exam.
- Reading comprehension: passage strategy + 3 worked examples
- Writing & grammar: punctuation, spelling, subject-verb agreement
- Math: fractions, ratios, algebra, distance/rate/time word problems
- Memory & observation: SCAN method + chunking strategies
- Logic & spatial reasoning: deduction, patterns, map reading
- Situational judgment: the 4 traits scored + 8 full scenarios
- Department-specific formats: NYPD, LAPD, Chicago, FrontLine National, NPOST
- Exam day strategy: the week before, morning of, and during the test
200 Practice Questions
40+ pagesNo answers in this booklet — designed for real exam conditions. Print it out and go.
- 30 reading comprehension questions (6 passages, 5 questions each)
- 30 writing & grammar questions (punctuation, sentence completion, spelling)
- 30 math questions (arithmetic, word problems, ratios, algebra)
- 25 memory & observation questions (photo-based + passage-based)
- 25 logic & spatial reasoning questions (deduction, patterns, maps)
- 30 situational judgment questions (10 scenarios, 3 questions each)
- Bonus: 30-question timed mock exam — 45 minutes, FrontLine National format
- Scoring sheet to track your percentage by category
Answer Key & Explanations
35+ pagesEvery answer explained — not just what's right, but why the wrong answers are wrong.
- Full explanation for all 200 practice questions
- Trap answer analysis: "why B looks right but isn't"
- Step-by-step math solutions — full working shown
- Grammar rule referenced for every writing question
- SJT: best answer, worst answer, and the principle being tested
- "If you got this wrong, review:" callout on every question
- Mock exam answer key + score interpretation table
- Pattern tracker: mark which types you miss most
30-Day Study Schedule
3–4 pagesA day-by-day plan that works with 1–2 hours per day. No guessing what to study next.
- Week 1 — Foundation: reading, grammar, math sections
- Week 2 — Core skills: memory, logic, situational judgment
- Week 3 — Department prep + full practice test graded
- Week 4 — Final push: drill weak areas, timed mock exam
- Exact resource reference for each day (which page, which questions)
- Collapsible to a 2-week plan if your exam is sooner
- Checkbox format — print and track daily
Quick Reference Cheat Sheet
2 printable pagesStick it on the wall. Review it the morning before your exam. Everything that matters, one sheet.
- Key math formulas: percentage, distance, rate, average, ratio
- Top grammar rules: commas, apostrophes, its/it's, affect/effect
- Top 20 commonly misspelled words tested on police exams
- The 8 SJT Cardinal Rules every candidate must know
- Complete exam day checklist: what to bring, when to arrive
- Score interpretation: what % you need to land at the top of the list
Every section of the exam, covered
The practice test booklet follows the same breakdown used by departments nationwide.
Reading Comprehension
Policy passages, legal language, community scenarios
Writing & Grammar
Punctuation, sentence correction, spelling
Math
Arithmetic, word problems, ratios, basic algebra
Memory & Observation
Photo-based and passage-based recall
Logic & Spatial Reasoning
Deduction, patterns, map reading
Situational Judgment
Ethics, use of force, reporting, community interaction
Practice questions total
200 + 30 mockFree guide vs. this bundle
The free guide is a solid start. This takes it all the way to test day.
Inside the cheat sheet
The 8 SJT Cardinal Rules
Situational judgment is where candidates lose the most points — not because the concepts are hard, but because they don't know the principles going in. These 8 rules are tested, directly or indirectly, on virtually every police written exam in the country.
- 1Always follow your supervisor's orders unless clearly illegal
- 2Never use more force than necessary
- 3Always report misconduct — including by fellow officers
- 4Never accept gifts or bribes
- 5Protect the public first
- 6De-escalate before escalating
- 7Document everything accurately
- 8Never lie on a report
The cheat sheet also includes math formulas, top grammar rules, the top 20 misspelled words, and a complete exam day checklist.
Which departments does this cover?
Section 7 of the study guide breaks down five specific exam formats. Whether you're applying to a major city department or a smaller agency using a national exam platform, you'll know exactly what format to expect.
NYPD
Exam format and section breakdown
LAPD / PELLETB
CLOZE test explained in full
Chicago Police
CPD exam format overview
FrontLine National
Used by 500+ departments nationwide
NPOST
National exam overview and structure
Your department
How to identify which exam your dept uses
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