NPOST Practice Test: Free Questions, Answers and Prep Guide
The NPOST practice test helps police applicants prepare for the National Police Officer Selection Test, a written exam used by some law enforcement agencies, academies and testing centers.
The NPOST commonly includes four timed sections:
- math;
- reading comprehension;
- grammar;
- incident report writing.
Salt Lake City Police states that the Utah NPOST consists of four timed sections: math, reading comprehension, grammar and incident report writing. West Valley City also describes the NPOST as four timed sections and notes that it uses the exam as a replacement for its police department written test, even though it is no longer required by Utah POST. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
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These are original NPOST-style practice questions for study purposes. They are not official questions from Utah POST, Stanard & Associates, any police department, academy, testing center or test provider.
What Is the NPOST?
The NPOST is the National Police Officer Selection Test.
It is a written police applicant exam that may be used by law enforcement agencies, academies or testing centers to assess basic entry-level skills.
The exam is commonly associated with four sections:
| Section | What It Tests |
|---|---|
| Math | Basic arithmetic, percentages, financial-style math and word problems |
| Reading comprehension | Understanding written passages and details |
| Grammar | Correct English usage, punctuation and sentence structure |
| Incident report writing | Clear, factual and organized report-style writing |
Utah POST states that the NPOST entrance exam has not been required for POST entrance since March 2020, but some agencies or programs may still use it in their own hiring or written testing process. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Always follow the instructions from the agency or testing center where you are applying.
NPOST Practice Test Quick Facts
| Feature | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Full name | National Police Officer Selection Test |
| Common sections | Math, reading comprehension, grammar, incident report writing |
| Format | Timed written or computer-based test depending on location |
| Passing standard | Varies by agency or testing site |
| Common benchmark | Some Utah testing pages list 70% or higher in each section |
| Best prep | Timed section practice with explanations |
West Valley City states that candidates need a score of 70% or higher in each section, not only an overall score. Utah Tech’s NPOST page also states that the test must be passed with at least 70% in all areas. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
NPOST Practice Test Instructions
This practice test includes 40 original NPOST-style questions.
Recommended timing:
40 questions
45 minutes
For a harder timed drill:
40 questions
35 minutes
Answer all questions before checking the answer key.
Section 1: NPOST Math
Question 1: Addition
An officer completes 14 reports in one week and 19 reports the next week. How many reports are completed total?
- A. 29
- B. 31
- C. 33
- D. 35
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: C. 33
14 + 19 = 33
Question 2: Subtraction
A department has 85 traffic cones. Officers use 37 cones during a public event. How many cones remain?
- A. 42
- B. 46
- C. 48
- D. 52
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: C. 48
85 - 37 = 48
Question 3: Multiplication
Each patrol vehicle carries 4 safety flares. There are 16 patrol vehicles. How many flares are carried total?
- A. 48
- B. 56
- C. 64
- D. 72
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: C. 64
16 × 4 = 64
Question 4: Division
A training unit distributes 96 practice forms equally among 8 recruits. How many forms does each recruit receive?
- A. 10
- B. 11
- C. 12
- D. 14
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: C. 12
96 ÷ 8 = 12
Question 5: Percentage
What is 25% of 160?
- A. 30
- B. 35
- C. 40
- D. 45
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: C. 40
25% is one quarter.
160 ÷ 4 = 40
Question 6: Percentage Increase
A unit handled 80 calls last month and 100 calls this month. What was the percentage increase?
- A. 20%
- B. 25%
- C. 30%
- D. 40%
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: B. 25%
Increase:
100 - 80 = 20
Percentage increase uses the original value:
20 ÷ 80 × 100 = 25%
Question 7: Average
An officer completes reports in 20, 25, 30 and 35 minutes. What is the average report completion time?
- A. 25 minutes
- B. 27.5 minutes
- C. 30 minutes
- D. 32.5 minutes
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: B. 27.5 minutes
20 + 25 + 30 + 35 = 110
110 ÷ 4 = 27.5
Question 8: Time
A shift begins at 6:45 a.m. and ends at 3:15 p.m. How long is the shift?
- A. 7 hours 30 minutes
- B. 8 hours
- C. 8 hours 30 minutes
- D. 9 hours
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: C. 8 hours 30 minutes
6:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. = 8 hours
2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. = 30 minutes
Total = 8 hours 30 minutes
Question 9: Financial Math
A candidate pays a $55 testing fee and a $10 score reprint fee. How much does the candidate pay total?
- A. $60
- B. $65
- C. $70
- D. $75
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: B. $65
55 + 10 = 65
Question 10: Ratio
A training group has 3 candidates for every 1 instructor. If there are 24 people total, how many are candidates?
- A. 18
- B. 20
- C. 21
- D. 22
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: A. 18
The ratio has 4 total parts.
24 ÷ 4 = 6
3 × 6 = 18 candidates
Section 2: NPOST Reading Comprehension
Read the passage and answer Questions 11–16.
Police applicants must be able to read written instructions carefully and apply them accurately. Officers often rely on policies, procedures, witness statements and reports. When answering questions based on a passage, the correct response should be supported by the information provided rather than by personal assumptions or outside knowledge.
Question 11: Main Idea
What is the main idea of the passage?
- A. Police applicants should ignore written instructions
- B. Police applicants must read and apply written information accurately
- C. Personal assumptions are always better than written information
- D. Police work never involves reports
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: B. Police applicants must read and apply written information accurately
The passage focuses on careful reading and accurate application of written information.
Question 12: Stated Detail
Which written source is specifically mentioned?
- A. Restaurant menu
- B. Witness statement
- C. Sports schedule
- D. Travel brochure
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: B. Witness statement
The passage lists witness statements.
Question 13: Outside Knowledge
According to the passage, answers should be based on:
- A. Personal assumptions
- B. Information provided in the passage
- C. Random guesses
- D. Unrelated experience
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: B. Information provided in the passage
The passage says answers should be supported by the information provided.
Question 14: Unsupported Statement
Which statement is not supported by the passage?
- A. Officers may rely on policies
- B. Officers may rely on reports
- C. Applicants should use assumptions instead of text
- D. Reading accuracy matters for applicants
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: C. Applicants should use assumptions instead of text
The passage says the correct response should be supported by the information provided, not assumptions.
Question 15: Meaning in Context
In the passage, accurately most nearly means:
- A. Correctly
- B. Loudly
- C. Secretly
- D. Casually
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: A. Correctly
“Accurately” means correctly or without error.
Question 16: Best Supported Conclusion
Which conclusion is best supported by the passage?
- A. Reading accuracy is important in police testing and police work
- B. Officers never read written instructions
- C. Reports are irrelevant to law enforcement
- D. Outside knowledge should override the passage
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: A. Reading accuracy is important in police testing and police work
The passage explains that officers rely on written information and applicants must read accurately.
Read the second passage and answer Questions 17–20.
At approximately 8:40 p.m., Officer Rivera responded to 1250 East Cedar Road for a reported vehicle break-in. The reporting party, Luis Perez, stated that he parked his black Toyota Corolla in the apartment lot at 7:15 p.m. and returned at 8:30 p.m. to find the front passenger window broken. Perez stated that a gray backpack containing a laptop was missing from the front passenger seat. Officer Rivera observed broken glass on the ground near the passenger door. No suspect was located at the scene.
Question 17: Reporting Party
Who was the reporting party?
- A. Officer Rivera
- B. Luis Perez
- C. Marcus Hill
- D. Daniel Reed
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: B. Luis Perez
Luis Perez was the reporting party.
Question 18: Vehicle
What vehicle was involved?
- A. Black Toyota Corolla
- B. Gray Toyota Camry
- C. Black Honda Civic
- D. White Toyota Corolla
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: A. Black Toyota Corolla
The reporting party stated that the vehicle was a black Toyota Corolla.
Question 19: Officer Observation
What did Officer Rivera observe?
- A. The suspect running away
- B. Broken glass near the passenger door
- C. A weapon on the front seat
- D. The laptop inside the vehicle
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: B. Broken glass near the passenger door
Officer Rivera observed broken glass near the passenger door.
Question 20: Unsupported Statement
Which statement is not supported by the passage?
- A. Perez stated that a gray backpack was missing
- B. The front passenger window was broken
- C. No suspect was located at the scene
- D. Officer Rivera identified the suspect at the scene
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: D. Officer Rivera identified the suspect at the scene
The passage states that no suspect was located.
Section 3: NPOST Grammar
Question 21: Subject-Verb Agreement
Choose the correctly written sentence.
- A. The officers was reviewing the report.
- B. The officers were reviewing the report.
- C. The officers is reviewing the report.
- D. The officers be reviewing the report.
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: B. The officers were reviewing the report.
“Officers” is plural, so the correct verb is “were.”
Question 22: Complete Sentence
Which option is a complete sentence?
- A. Because the witness left the scene.
- B. The officer arrived at 9:15 p.m.
- C. While the subject was walking away.
- D. After reviewing the statement.
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: B. The officer arrived at 9:15 p.m.
This option contains a subject, a verb and a complete thought.
Question 23: Clear Pronoun Use
Which sentence is clearest?
- A. He told him that he saw it near his car.
- B. The witness told Officer Patel that he saw the backpack near the driver’s car.
- C. He said that he did it there.
- D. They told them about it.
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: B.
This sentence identifies the witness, officer, backpack and car clearly.
Question 24: Best Word Choice
Which sentence uses the most professional wording?
- A. The suspect booked it down the street.
- B. The suspect fled eastbound on Oak Street.
- C. The suspect got out of there real fast.
- D. The suspect was super suspicious.
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: B. The suspect fled eastbound on Oak Street.
This sentence is professional, specific and clear.
Question 25: Punctuation
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
- A. Officer Grant arrived at 8:20 p.m. and contacted the witness.
- B. Officer Grant arrived at 8:20 p.m., and contacted the witness.
- C. Officer Grant arrived, at 8:20 p.m. and contacted the witness.
- D. Officer Grant arrived at 8:20 p.m and contacted the witness
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: A.
The sentence is clear and correctly punctuated.
Question 26: Verb Tense
Choose the sentence with consistent verb tense.
- A. The officer arrived at the scene and speaks with the witness.
- B. The officer arrives at the scene and spoke with the witness.
- C. The officer arrived at the scene and spoke with the witness.
- D. The officer arrive at the scene and spoke with the witness.
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Both verbs are in the past tense: “arrived” and “spoke.”
Question 27: Spelling
Choose the correctly spelled word.
- A. Suspiscious
- B. Suspicious
- C. Suspicous
- D. Suspishous
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: B. Suspicious
“Suspicious” is the correct spelling.
Question 28: Spelling
Choose the correctly spelled word.
- A. Separate
- B. Seperate
- C. Seperete
- D. Separete
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: A. Separate
“Separate” is the correct spelling.
Question 29: Word Usage
Choose the sentence with the correct word.
- A. The officer excepted the report from the witness.
- B. The officer accepted the report from the witness.
- C. The officer acceptted the report from the witness.
- D. The officer accepting the report from the witness.
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: B. The officer accepted the report from the witness.
“Accepted” means received or took.
Question 30: Sentence Clarity
Which sentence is clearest and most professional?
- A. The guy did something near the thing.
- B. Officer Harris observed the subject place a black bag under the passenger seat.
- C. It was weird and probably bad.
- D. Someone handled the situation somehow.
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: B.
This sentence is clear, factual and specific.
Section 4: Incident Report Writing
Read the incident details and answer Questions 31–40.
At approximately 9:10 p.m., Officer Harris observed a male subject standing beside a blue Honda Civic in the parking lot of 400 West Pine Street. The subject placed a small black bag under the front passenger seat. Officer Harris approached and identified the subject as Daniel Reed. The vehicle license plate was 8LQZ319.
Question 31: Best Report Sentence
Which sentence is best for an incident report?
- A. The guy was obviously hiding something illegal.
- B. At approximately 9:10 p.m., Officer Harris observed a male subject place a small black bag under the front passenger seat.
- C. Daniel Reed was clearly guilty.
- D. The suspect was acting weird near a car.
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: B.
This sentence is factual, specific and based on observed information.
Question 32: Unsupported Statement
Which statement is not supported by the incident details?
- A. Officer Harris observed the subject near a blue Honda Civic
- B. The subject placed a small black bag under the front passenger seat
- C. The subject was identified as Daniel Reed
- D. The bag contained stolen property
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: D. The bag contained stolen property
The passage does not state what was inside the bag.
Question 33: Location
Where did the incident occur?
- A. 400 East Pine Street
- B. 400 West Pine Street
- C. 404 West Pine Street
- D. 400 West Oak Street
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: B. 400 West Pine Street
The location was 400 West Pine Street.
Question 34: Vehicle
What vehicle was involved?
- A. Blue Honda Civic
- B. Black Honda Civic
- C. Blue Toyota Corolla
- D. White Honda Accord
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: A. Blue Honda Civic
The subject was standing beside a blue Honda Civic.
Question 35: License Plate
What was the license plate?
- A. 8LQZ391
- B. 8LZQ319
- C. 8LQZ319
- D. 8LQX319
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: C. 8LQZ319
The exact plate was 8LQZ319.
Question 36: Objective Writing
Which sentence should be avoided because it contains an unsupported opinion?
- A. The subject was standing beside a blue Honda Civic.
- B. The vehicle was in the parking lot.
- C. The subject was obviously planning a crime.
- D. Officer Harris identified the subject as Daniel Reed.
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: C. The subject was obviously planning a crime.
This sentence contains an unsupported conclusion.
Question 37: Chronological Order
Arrange the events in the most logical order.
1. Officer Harris identified the subject as Daniel Reed.
2. Officer Harris observed the subject standing beside the vehicle.
3. The subject placed a small black bag under the seat.
4. Officer Harris approached the subject.
- A. 2, 3, 4, 1
- B. 1, 2, 3, 4
- C. 3, 1, 4, 2
- D. 4, 2, 1, 3
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: A. 2, 3, 4, 1
The correct order is:
observed subject → subject placed bag → officer approached → officer identified subject
Question 38: Best Summary
Which is the best summary of the incident details?
- A. Daniel Reed was guilty because he hid something.
- B. Officer Harris observed a male subject beside a blue Honda Civic at 400 West Pine Street. The subject placed a small black bag under the front passenger seat, and Officer Harris later identified him as Daniel Reed.
- C. A guy did something near a car and it was suspicious.
- D. Officer Harris found stolen property inside a bag.
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: B.
This summary is factual, chronological and supported by the details provided.
Question 39: Detail Accuracy
Which item did the subject place under the seat?
- A. Small black bag
- B. Gray backpack
- C. White envelope
- D. Red wallet
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: A. Small black bag
The subject placed a small black bag under the seat.
Question 40: Observation vs Conclusion
Which statement is an observation rather than a conclusion?
- A. The subject was planning to commit a crime.
- B. The subject was clearly hiding stolen property.
- C. The subject placed a small black bag under the front passenger seat.
- D. The subject was guilty.
Answer and Explanation
Correct answer: C.
This statement describes an observed action, not an unsupported conclusion.
NPOST Practice Test Answer Key
| Question | Section | Correct Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Math | C |
| 2 | Math | C |
| 3 | Math | C |
| 4 | Math | C |
| 5 | Math | C |
| 6 | Math | B |
| 7 | Math | B |
| 8 | Time calculation | C |
| 9 | Financial math | B |
| 10 | Ratio | A |
| 11 | Reading comprehension | B |
| 12 | Detail | B |
| 13 | Passage support | B |
| 14 | Unsupported statement | C |
| 15 | Vocabulary in context | A |
| 16 | Conclusion | A |
| 17 | Detail | B |
| 18 | Detail | A |
| 19 | Observation | B |
| 20 | Unsupported statement | D |
| 21 | Grammar | B |
| 22 | Complete sentence | B |
| 23 | Pronoun clarity | B |
| 24 | Word choice | B |
| 25 | Punctuation | A |
| 26 | Verb tense | C |
| 27 | Spelling | B |
| 28 | Spelling | A |
| 29 | Word usage | B |
| 30 | Sentence clarity | B |
| 31 | Report writing | B |
| 32 | Unsupported statement | D |
| 33 | Detail accuracy | B |
| 34 | Detail accuracy | A |
| 35 | Detail accuracy | C |
| 36 | Objective writing | C |
| 37 | Chronological order | A |
| 38 | Report summary | B |
| 39 | Detail accuracy | A |
| 40 | Observation vs conclusion | C |
What Score Do You Need to Pass the NPOST?
Passing rules vary by agency and testing center.
Some Utah testing pages list 70% or higher in each section as the passing standard. West Valley City states that candidates need a 70% or higher in each section, not only an overall score. Utah Tech also states that the test must be passed with at least 70% in all areas. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
However, individual agencies may use different standards. Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake, for example, lists a passing NPOST score of 80% or better in its minimum qualifications. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Always verify the score requirement for your target agency.
Is the NPOST Still Required?
Not always.
Utah POST states that the NPOST entrance exam has not been required for entrance into POST since March 2020. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
However, that does not mean no agency uses it. West Valley City states that although the exam is no longer required by Utah POST, it uses the NPOST as a replacement for the police department’s written test. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Before studying, confirm whether your target agency, academy or testing center currently requires the NPOST.
How to Prepare for the NPOST
Step 1: Confirm the Requirement
Ask:
Does my agency require the NPOST?
What score do I need?
Do I need 70% in each section or another score?
Where can I take the test?
How long are results valid?
Can I retest?
Does the agency accept previous scores?
Do not assume every Utah or police agency uses the same rule.
Step 2: Practice Math
NPOST math is usually practical and basic.
Study:
- addition;
- subtraction;
- multiplication;
- division;
- percentages;
- averages;
- time;
- ratios;
- financial-style word problems.
Related guide:
Step 3: Practice Reading Comprehension
Reading questions may ask about:
- main idea;
- stated details;
- unsupported statements;
- conclusions;
- word meaning;
- sequence;
- cause and effect.
Key rule:
Use only the passage.
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Step 4: Practice Grammar
Review:
- subject-verb agreement;
- punctuation;
- spelling;
- word usage;
- sentence fragments;
- verb tense;
- pronoun clarity;
- professional word choice.
Step 5: Practice Incident Report Writing
Incident report writing questions may test whether you can:
- identify factual sentences;
- avoid unsupported opinions;
- organize events chronologically;
- separate observation from conclusion;
- write clearly and professionally.
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Step 6: Use Timed Practice
The NPOST is section-based and timed. Salt Lake City Police and West Valley City both describe the NPOST as four timed sections. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Use timed drills:
| Section | Suggested Drill |
|---|---|
| Math | 20 questions / 20 minutes |
| Reading | 20 questions / timed passage sets |
| Grammar | 20 questions / 15 minutes |
| Report writing | 10–15 questions / 20 minutes |
| Mixed NPOST practice | 40 questions / 45 minutes |
Common NPOST Mistakes
Avoid these mistakes:
- assuming NPOST is required without checking;
- studying only police judgment questions;
- ignoring grammar;
- rushing basic math;
- using outside knowledge on reading passages;
- writing opinions instead of facts;
- confusing observation with conclusion;
- failing to practice under time limits;
- assuming a total score is enough when each section may need a passing score;
- ignoring agency-specific score requirements.
NPOST vs Police Written Exam
The NPOST is a specific police written test format.
A general police written exam may include broader sections.
| NPOST | General Police Written Exam |
|---|---|
| Usually four sections | Varies widely |
| Math, reading, grammar, report writing | May include SJT, memory, map reading, reasoning |
| Often section-based scoring | Scoring varies |
| Used by some agencies/testing centers | Used by many different jurisdictions |
| Requires section-specific prep | Requires agency-specific prep |
Related guide:
Best NPOST Prep
JobTestPrep is useful for NPOST preparation because it provides police-style practice across the core NPOST sections.
Use JobTestPrep for:
- NPOST-style practice;
- math questions;
- reading comprehension;
- grammar;
- incident report writing;
- timed practice tests;
- answer explanations.
Recommended prep:
Free vs Paid NPOST Practice Tests
| Prep Type | Best Use |
|---|---|
| Official agency instructions | Confirm whether NPOST is required |
| Testing center pages | Confirm location, fee and score rules |
| Free NPOST-style questions | Learn question types |
| Timed drills | Build pacing |
| Paid JobTestPrep | More practice volume and explanations |
| Full practice tests | Build readiness |
Free practice is useful for orientation. Paid prep is more useful when you need structured practice for all four sections.
7-Day NPOST Study Plan
| Day | Study Focus |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Confirm requirement and take diagnostic practice |
| Day 2 | Math |
| Day 3 | Reading comprehension |
| Day 4 | Grammar |
| Day 5 | Incident report writing |
| Day 6 | Timed mixed practice |
| Day 7 | Review mistakes and complete final practice |
24-Hour NPOST Study Plan
If your test is tomorrow:
- Confirm test time, location and ID requirements.
- Review score requirement for your agency.
- Practice 10 math questions.
- Practice 2 reading passages.
- Practice 10 grammar questions.
- Practice 5 report writing questions.
- Take one timed mixed set.
- Review all wrong answers.
- Prepare logistics.
- Rest.
NPOST Test-Day Checklist
Before the test, confirm:
[ ] I know whether my agency requires NPOST.
[ ] I know the required passing score.
[ ] I know whether each section must be passed separately.
[ ] I know the testing location.
[ ] I know the required ID.
[ ] I know whether there is a testing fee.
[ ] I practiced math.
[ ] I practiced reading comprehension.
[ ] I practiced grammar.
[ ] I practiced incident report writing.
[ ] I practiced under time limits.
When your hiring step includes mixed sections, pre-employment assessment practice can support broader review before test day.
Yes. Police exam practice can offer practice materials for similar assessment formats.
NPOST police exam practice can support extra practice with explanations when you want more timed drills.
For additional preparation, pre-employment assessment practice may be useful when your invitation includes similar question types.
Before test day, police exam practice can help you rehearse timed sections and build answer consistency.
NPOST police exam practice can help candidates become familiar with common question formats before the live assessment.
When your hiring step includes mixed sections, pre-employment assessment practice can support broader review before test day.
Yes. Police exam practice can offer practice materials for similar assessment formats.
NPOST police exam practice can support extra practice with explanations when you want more timed drills.
For additional preparation, pre-employment assessment practice may be useful when your invitation includes similar question types.
Before test day, police exam practice can help you rehearse timed sections and build answer consistency.
NPOST police exam practice can help candidates become familiar with common question formats before the live assessment.
Related Police Exam Guides
Use these related pages to continue preparing:
| Guide | Best For |
|---|---|
| Police Written Exam | General police written exam |
| Police Exam Practice Test | Full police practice test |
| Police Test Questions | More police questions |
| Police Math Test | Math practice |
| Police Reading Comprehension | Reading passages |
| Police Report Writing Test | Report writing |
| Police Situational Judgment Test | Judgment practice |
| How to Pass Police Exam | Police exam strategy |
| Common Public Safety Test Mistakes | Mistakes to avoid |
| Public Safety Test Study Plan | Study schedule |
Sources / Information to Verify Before Publication
Before publication, verify NPOST requirements with current official and agency sources.
Use sources such as:
- Utah POST entrance requirements;
- Salt Lake City Police NPOST page;
- West Valley City NPOST Testing page;
- Utah Highway Patrol / joinUHP NPOST page;
- Utah Tech NPOST page;
- Weber State University NPOST testing page;
- specific police department recruitment pages;
- specific academy testing center pages;
- JobTestPrep NPOST police test prep;
- official applicant test invitation.
Verify:
- whether the agency currently requires NPOST;
- whether NPOST is required by the academy or only by the hiring agency;
- testing locations;
- testing fee;
- required ID;
- score requirement;
- whether each section must be passed separately;
- result delivery timing;
- score validity;
- retest policy;
- current JobTestPrep product contents;
- current affiliate URL;
- access duration and refund terms.
FAQ
What is the NPOST?
The NPOST is the National Police Officer Selection Test, a written police applicant exam commonly covering math, reading comprehension, grammar and incident report writing.
What is on the NPOST test?
The NPOST commonly includes four timed sections: math, reading comprehension, grammar and incident report writing.
Is the NPOST still required in Utah?
Utah POST states that the NPOST entrance exam is no longer required for entrance into POST as of March 2020, but some agencies still use it as their written test. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
What score do I need to pass the NPOST?
Some testing pages list 70% or higher in each section, but agency requirements can vary. Some agencies may require a higher score. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Is the NPOST hard?
The NPOST can be challenging because it is timed and requires passing multiple skill areas, especially math, grammar, reading and report writing.
Does the NPOST include situational judgment?
The common NPOST format focuses on math, reading comprehension, grammar and incident report writing. Some agencies may have additional tests beyond NPOST.
How do I prepare for NPOST math?
Practice basic arithmetic, percentages, averages, time calculations, ratios and financial-style word problems under time limits.
How do I prepare for NPOST report writing?
Practice factual, objective, chronological report-style writing. Avoid unsupported opinions and vague language.
Is JobTestPrep good for NPOST prep?
Yes. JobTestPrep is useful because it offers NPOST-style practice for math, reading comprehension, grammar and incident report writing.
Where should I go next?
Start with Police Test Questions, then review Police Math Test and Police Report Writing Test.