Practice questions on Mathematics, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Situational Judgment, and Incident Report Writing, matched to the NPOST and FrontLine National formats used by police departments nationwide. Full explanations on every answer.
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Most U.S. police departments use one of two major standardized entrance exams. The National Police Officer Selection Test (NPOST), developed by Stanard & Associates, is a 75-item, four-section test covering Mathematics (20 items), Reading Comprehension (25 items), Grammar (20 items), and Incident Report Writing (10 items), taken in 1 hour 15 minutes. Candidates must score at least 70% in each individual section, not just overall, to pass.
The FrontLine National exam, administered by the National Testing Network (NTN), takes a different approach: a Reading Comprehension section, a video-based Situational Judgment section (46 scenarios covering judgment, decision-making, and public relations), and a video-based Report Writing section where candidates view an incident and write a report from notes.
Both major exams test more than memorized facts, they test how you read carefully, write clearly, and make sound judgment calls under realistic conditions. Practising the actual question formats builds the specific skills these tests are designed to measure.
| Feature | Free Online Guides | TestReadyUSA |
|---|---|---|
| Practice questions | ✗ Limited, inconsistent quality | ✓ 60 questions |
| Answer explanations | ✗ Rarely explained | ✓ Every question |
| Covers both NPOST and FrontLine content | ✗ Usually only one | ✓ Both |
| Drill by section | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
Study Guide
About the real test
Most departments use either NPOST (Stanard & Associates, 75 items across Math, Reading, Grammar, Report Writing) or FrontLine National (National Testing Network, Reading, video-based Situational Judgment, and Report Writing). Check your application materials to confirm which one applies to you.
NPOST has a 70% pass mark per section, not just overall
You can score well overall and still fail if one section drops below 70%. Spread your practice evenly instead of over-focusing on your strongest area.
Reading Comprehension tests exact meaning, not general gist
Answer strictly from what the passage states, not outside knowledge. Watch for absolute words like "always" or "never" that go beyond what the passage actually says.
Situational Judgment rewards de-escalation and professionalism
When in doubt between two answers, the one that reduces conflict, follows proper channels, and avoids unnecessary escalation is almost always the better choice.
Why TestReadyUSA works for the Police Officer
TestReadyUSA's police practice covers both major testing formats used nationwide, Math, Reading, Grammar, Situational Judgment and Report Writing, with a full explanation after every answer.
Practice one section at a time.