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New York State Police Exam Prep: Become Part of the Elite Few in 2024

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Every year thousands of candidates step forth to answer the call of duty and become NYSP troopers. However, only an elite 9% even make it to processing week. The challenge? The NYSP Trooper Exam. A rigorous two-hour test of their cognitive skills and behavioral attributes.

It is the first hurdle that stands between deserving candidates and their ambition to serve and protect. 91% of candidates falter during this stage. The difference between success and failure? Preparation. Just having the ambition to become a trooper is not enough, one needs to support it with the best guidance, learning resources, and practice materials available to stand out from the rest.

That is where Prepterminal’s NYSP Trooper Prep Course shines. It offers specialized knowledge, training, and practice, empowering candidates to approach the exam with confidence. Join the elite group poised to serve and protect by starting your journey with the best support.

Let us break down the exam and how to conquer it.

New York State Police Exam Prep Course

New York State Police Exam Prep Course

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192 Reviews|1420 Students
Last Updated: Oct 18, 2024

Course Content

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The variety of questions on the NYSP Trooper test can be confusing to a newcomer. Use our free practice test to get familiar with the exam pattern and identify any problem areas. We have also included detailed explanations to help you comprehend the logic of each question type.

Demystifying The NYSP Trooper Entrance Exam

The New York State Police Trooper Exam is a state-of-the art-test designed to pinpoint candidates possessing the knowledge, skills, and drives necessary to excel in a law enforcement role. It is the first and most significant hurdle in proving one’s suitability as a trooper.

This exam measures a wide spectrum of abilities essential for the everyday responsibilities of a trooper. These fall into two broad categories: cognitive ability and personality attributes.

Cognitive Ability

This section assesses a variety of skills necessary for a trooper to perform their duties effectively, such as suspect identification, memory recall of pivotal information, and analysis of complex data sets. Broadly speaking, there are 5 cognitive categories which are further divided into 12 abilities.

Let us explore them in order.

Reading
Writing
Vocabulary
Deductive Reasoning
Ordering of Information
Inductive Reasoning
Pattern Recognition
Visualization
Spatial Orientation
Flexibility of Closure
Memorization

Personality Attributes

The job of a law enforcement officer comes with demands, stresses, and high-pressure situations that not everybody can deal with. The personality section of the exam assesses the suitability of the candidate in terms of personality traits. It is not aimed at diagnosing mental health issues or sanity but to assess whether the applicant has the emotional resilience and personality characteristics that make them the “right” fit for the role. Unlike the cognitive section, this section doesn’t have a general pass/fail criteria but it merely states if the candidate would work as a law enforcement officer or not.

Key values assessed are:

Impartiality
Public Service
Integrity
Transparency

Competencies that can be focused on:

Emotional Awareness
Taking Ownership
Working Collaboratively
Innovative & Open Minded
Analyze Critically
Support & Inspiration

For detailed insights into key values and competencies, along with effective strategies for developing them, check out our Police Psychological Course.

Test Format & Question Type

The NYSP Trooper exam represents the biggest hurdle for aspiring troopers due to its varied structure and types of questions. Without familiarity with the test’s format or sufficient preparation, candidates risk underperforming. To pave the way for your success, here is a comprehensive overview of the exam.

The Trooper exam is a computer-based test consisting of 150 multiple choice-questions testing a range of cognitive abilities and behavioral characteristics. Out of these 65 questions are dedicated to cognitive skills, while a whopping 85 items evaluate personality attributes. These questions range from the various categories previously discussed.

But that is not all. The NYSP Trooper exam is also a timed test, with a two hour time limit. This further adds to the complexity, as candidates receive one hour and forty minutes to ace the cognitive half of the exam, and twenty minutes for the behavioral half.

Thus, to truly excel in the test one needs more than just knowledge. They need the proper guidance, strategic approach, and time saving tips required to turn the rigorous exam into a career launchpad.

Let us look at the kind of questions one may expect in the test.

Writing

Question: Read the passage below and choose the option that best summarizes it.

A city council meeting was convened to address the rising concerns over public safety and crime rates in the downtown area. The meeting saw a large turnout of residents, business owners, and local law enforcement officials. Various strategies were discussed, including the introduction of more street lighting, increased police patrols, and community outreach programs. By the end of the meeting, there was a consensus on implementing a comprehensive plan combining all these measures, with particular emphasis on community engagement and preventive strategies.

The chief emphasis of the passage is on?

Options:
  • A:

    At a city council meeting, concerns over public safety and crime rates were addressed, leading to a consensus on increasing police patrols and street lighting for the downtown area. The meeting had numerous attendees, but none from law enforcement.

  • B:

    The city council meeting focused on public safety concerns, attended by residents, business owners, and law enforcement officials. Resulting in a comprehensive plan that includes more street lighting, increased police patrols, and community outreach programs.

  • C:

    Residents and business owners attended a city council meeting to discuss public safety, agreeing on the need for more street lighting and police presence. Law enforcement officials emphasized community outreach programs above any other measure.

  • D:

    A discussion on public safety at a city council meeting led to the agreement on implementing community outreach programs, alongside other safety measures.

Inductive Reasoning

Lieutenant Morris is investigating a string of thefts at a marina in the Lakeside district. Each theft involved stealing boating equipment from docked vessels. Witnesses' reports vary but some descriptions overlap. The details from the reports are as follows:

Theft 1 (March 10) - Male, possibly in his 30s, over 6 feet tall, heavyset, with a beard, seen wearing a fisherman's hat and a navy jacket.

Theft 2 (March 17) - Male, no clear age estimate, approximately 5'10", of medium build, clean-shaven, reported to be wearing a raincoat and a baseball cap.

Theft 3 (March 24) - Male, estimated 35 years old, roughly 6'2", large build, mustache, dressed in a dark sweater and beanie.

On March 31st, a person was caught on a security camera attempting to steal fishing rods from a boat at the marina. The suspect was described as follows:

Theft 4 (March 31) - Male, about 6'1", in his mid-30s, bulky build, with facial hair, sporting a wool cap and a dark jacket.

Question: Based on the descriptions provided in the first three reports, should the person caught on camera in Theft 4 be considered a suspect in any of the previous theft incidents?
Options:
  • A:

    Theft 1.

  • B:

    Theft 2.

  • C:

    Theft 1 and 3.

  • D:

    Theft 2 and 3.

Pattern Recognition

Question: Which one of the following completes the sequence?

Options:
  • A:
  • B:
  • C:
  • D:

Visualization

Question: Which of the images below is the same woman shown here, but with an angry facial expression?

Options:
  • A:
  • B:
  • C:
  • D:

Flexibility of Closure

Question: Observe the image & answer the question that follow:

Which plate has the number 8244FL on it?

Options:
  • A:
  • B:
  • C:
  • D:

Why Choose Us?

  • Comprehensive Study Guides: Our course comprehensively covers the NYSP Trooper exam from start to finish, providing in-depth analysis of various topics and equipping you with the necessary skills to confidently approach the exam and apply these skills in real-world scenarios.
  • Curated Practice Tests: We offer a collection of practice tests tailored to acquaint you with the exam format and conditions. These tests are invaluable for monitoring your progress and pinpointing areas needing improvement.
  • Proven Test-Taking Strategies: Our course includes effective strategies to enhance your efficiency across the exam’s diverse question types. We provide specific tactics for each section of the test, along with tips to save time.
  • Flexible Learning: With Prepterminal, you dictate your study schedule. Our flexible learning system allows you to study at your preferred pace on various devices, offering the freedom to learn anytime, anywhere.

The journey to wearing the badge is tough, but not out of reach. With the right preparation, you can be among the elite who move forward to serve and protect. Enroll today and take charge of your future!

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FAQs

No. Our course is designed to familiarize you with every aspect of the NYSP Trooper Exam, from the fundamentals to practice quizzes. But your final score is dependent upon a host of personal factors, such as your level of comprehension, regularity of practice, and factors like attentiveness.

No. Your score on the NYSP exam depends on the number of items you answer correctly. However, no additional points are deducted for incorrect answers.

Do NOT bring dictionaries, books, or other reference material for use during the exam. These materials, alongside other electronic devices with a typewriter keyboard, can get you disqualified from the test.

Candidates would have to pass 5 evaluations in total to be eligible to become a trooper. These are:

  • The NYSP Trooper Exam
  • The Physical Ability Test (PAT)
  • Psychological Evaluation
  • Background Investigation and Polygraph Test
  • Medical Examination

Are you prepared to be among the elite? The path is challenging, the competition fierce, but your resolve and our expertise can forge the key to unlock your potential.

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New York State Police Exam Prep Course
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