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Question 1Guokao public-security professional foundations

What is the primary and fundamental political attribute of China's People's Police encapsulated in the 16-word general requirement (十六字总要求: 对党忠诚、服务人民、执法公正、纪律严明)?

  1. Loyalty to the Party (对党忠诚), ensuring absolute Party leadership over public security work. Correct answer.
  2. Efficiency in administrative licensing (行政审批高效), streamlining civic services.
  3. Technological modernization (科技强警), prioritizing automated surveillance systems.
  4. Financial self-sufficiency (经费自理), generating independent institutional revenue.

Explanation

In China's public security political framework, 'Loyalty to the Party' (对党忠诚) is the primary political soul and fundamental attribute of the People's Police. It mandates unswerving adherence to the absolute leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) over public security work, ensuring that police organs remain loyal, pure, and dependable instruments of the state.

Question 2Guokao public-security professional foundations

Which principle represents the fundamental purpose (根本宗旨) of China's People's Police according to the People's Police Law and official political quality doctrines?

  1. Maximizing the collection of administrative fines to deter infractions.
  2. Serving the people wholeheartedly (全心全意为人民服务). Correct answer.
  3. Expanding police administrative powers across all civil disputes.
  4. Prioritizing bureaucratic hierarchy over public assistance requests.

Explanation

Article 3 of the People's Police Law of the PRC explicitly establishes that the fundamental purpose of the People's Police is 'Serving the people wholeheartedly' (全心全意为人民服务). All policing activities must center on the people (以人民为中心), protecting citizens' legitimate rights and lawful interests.

Question 3Guokao public-security professional foundations

What is the core working philosophy of the 'Fengqiao Experience' in the new era (新时代“枫桥经验”) implemented across grassroots public security organs?

  1. Transferring all community disputes immediately to intermediate courts for trial.
  2. Relying exclusively on armed tactical patrols to suppress neighborhood discord.
  3. Resolving small issues within villages, major issues within towns, and preventing contradictions from escalating upwards (小事不出村、大事不出镇、矛盾不上交). Correct answer.
  4. Imposing mandatory criminal sanctions on all parties involved in civil grievances.

Explanation

The 'Fengqiao Experience' in the new era focuses on community-based grassroots governance, relying on the masses and community organizations to resolve social contradictions at the source ('small issues stay in the village, big issues stay in the town, contradictions are not passed up', 小事不出村、大事不出镇、矛盾不上交), ensuring social harmony and stability.

Question 4Guokao public-security professional foundations

In the context of 'Impartial Law Enforcement' (执法公正), what is the relationship between substantive justice (实体公正) and procedural justice (程序公正)?

  1. Procedural justice can be completely discarded as long as the suspect is factually guilty.
  2. Substantive justice is irrelevant if internal police paperwork is completed without clerical errors.
  3. Procedural rules only apply to minor traffic violations, not serious criminal investigations.
  4. Substantive justice and procedural justice are equally essential and mutually reinforcing (实体公正与程序公正并重). Correct answer.

Explanation

Modern Chinese rule of law and public security standards require that police officers adhere strictly to both substantive justice (accurate factual determination and correct legal application) and procedural justice (strict compliance with statutory authority, due process, and evidence rules), emphasizing that illegal procedures invalidate substantive outcomes.

Question 5Guokao public-security professional foundations

Which phrase describes the core discipline management ethos of China's public security leadership across all police departments?

  1. Governing the police strictly through iron discipline (从严治警，铁的纪律). Correct answer.
  2. Laissez-faire internal regulation based on informal senior officer discretion.
  3. Prioritizing commercial enterprise partnerships to reward meritorious units.
  4. Exempting experienced front-line investigators from statutory conduct reviews.

Explanation

The governing ethos of China's police leadership is 'Strict Management of the Police' (从严治警), enforcing iron discipline, zero tolerance for corruption or misconduct, and comprehensive supervisory oversight across all police ranks.

Question 6Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under the Code of Professional Ethics for the People's Police of Public Security Organs (公安机关人民警察职业道德规范), which of the following is NOT among the statutory core tenets?

  1. Loyalty and Reliability (忠诚可靠).
  2. Maximizing Commercial Investment (创收增利). Correct answer.
  3. Impartial Law Enforcement (秉公执法).
  4. Civilized Service to the People (热诚服务).

Explanation

The Code of Professional Ethics for Public Security Police encompasses: Loyalty and Reliability (忠诚可靠), Impartial Enforcement (秉公执法), Heroism and Tenacity (英勇善战), Civilized Service (热诚服务), and Strict Discipline (严守纪律). Commercial profit generation (创收增利) is illegal and completely incompatible with police ethics.

Question 7Guokao public-security professional foundations

According to the Internal Affairs Regulations of the People's Police of Public Security Organs (公安机关人民警察内务条令), what is the required protocol when a uniformed subordinate officer encounters a superior officer in public or inside headquarters?

  1. Ignore the superior unless verbally spoken to.
  2. Offer a firm handshake before greeting.
  3. Take the initiative to render a standardized police hand salute (主动敬礼). Correct answer.
  4. Turn around and walk in the opposite direction.

Explanation

Under the Police Internal Affairs Regulations, when uniformed police officers meet superiors, subordinates must take the initiative to render a hand salute (敬礼), and superiors must return the salute, reflecting institutional respect, order, and discipline.

Question 8Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under the Regulations on the Administration of Wearing People's Police Uniforms (公安机关人民警察着装管理规定), on which of the following occasions is a police officer STRICTLY PROHIBITED from wearing the police uniform?

  1. Executing on-duty patrol at a transportation hub.
  2. Attending an official public security commendation ceremony.
  3. Handling a 110 emergency call response on street.
  4. Attending private banquet gatherings, dining for personal leisure, or engaging in commercial activities (出入私人娱乐场所、非工作餐饮或从事商业活动). Correct answer.

Explanation

Police officers are strictly prohibited from wearing police uniforms when not on duty, when frequenting private entertainment establishments, dining for personal leisure, engaging in commercial activities, or handling personal civil disputes.

Question 9Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under the Disciplinary Decrees for People's Police of Public Security Organs (公安机关人民警察纪律条令), what is the statutory disciplinary sanction hierarchy from least severe to most severe?

  1. Warning (警告), Demerit (记过), Major Demerit (记大过), Demotion (降级), Dismissal from Post (撤职), Expulsion from the Force (开除). Correct answer.
  2. Verbal Criticism, Mandatory Transfer, Fine, Demotion, Expulsion.
  3. Demerit, Warning, Suspension of Salary, Dismissal, Criminal Detention.
  4. Admonition, Public Apology, Administrative Detention, Expulsion.

Explanation

Article 4 of the Police Disciplinary Decrees (aligned with the PRC Civil Servant Law) defines the six statutory administrative sanctions in ascending order of severity: Warning (警告, 6 months), Demerit (记过, 12 months), Major Demerit (记大过, 18 months), Demotion (降级, 24 months), Dismissal from Post (撤职, 24 months), and Expulsion (开除).

Question 10Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under the 'Ten Strict Prohibitions' for Political and Legal Cadres in the New Era (新时代政法干警“十个严禁”), which act directly violates the ban on interfering with judicial cases?

  1. Declining to discuss active investigation details with unauthorized acquaintances.
  2. Intervening in case handling, inquiring about pending cases for personal connections, or acting as an intermediary (插手干预案件、打听案情、充当诉讼掮客). Correct answer.
  3. Filing official case reports with supervising department heads.
  4. Submitting seized physical evidence to the accredited forensic laboratory.

Explanation

The 'Ten Strict Prohibitions' (十个严禁) strictly ban political and legal officers from intervening in case processing, asking about active investigations for personal favors, or acting as case brokers/intermediaries, ensuring judicial purity and independence.

Question 11Guokao public-security professional foundations

What is the mandatory obligation of a public security officer under the 'Three Provisions' for Preventing Interference in Judicial Activities (防止干预司法“三个规定”) when an external official attempts to influence an ongoing criminal case?

  1. Accommodate the request if the official holds a higher administrative ranking.
  2. Keep the conversation secret and destroy relevant call recordings.
  3. Record every detail comprehensively and report the intervention into the dedicated supervisory portal truthfully (如实全面记录并按规定填报). Correct answer.
  4. Directly transfer the case file to the intervening official's office.

Explanation

Under the 'Three Provisions' (三个规定), police officers must comprehensively, truthfully, and promptly record and report any instance of leading cadres or internal/external personnel inquiring into, intervening in, or interfering with judicial cases. Failure to record incurs disciplinary liability.

Question 12Guokao public-security professional foundations

Which of the following sets constitutes the Core Values of the Contemporary People's Police (当代人民警察核心价值观)?

  1. Efficiency, Profitability, Discretion, Power.
  2. Hierarchy, Subordination, Secrecy, Isolation.
  3. Neutrality, Compromise, Expediency, Autonomy.
  4. Loyalty, Serving the People, Justice, Integrity (忠诚、为民、公正、廉洁). Correct answer.

Explanation

The Core Values of the People's Police in China are officially defined as: 'Loyalty, Serving the People, Justice, Integrity' (忠诚、为民、公正、廉洁). They represent the ideological anchor for all police officers.

Question 13Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under the People's Police Law and civil service regulations, which of the following activities is STRICTLY PROHIBITED for active People's Police officers regarding commercial activities?

  1. Operating private enterprises, engaging in commercial profit-making activities, or holding paid positions in enterprises (经商办企业或在企业兼职取酬). Correct answer.
  2. Depositing personal lawful salary in state-owned commercial banks.
  3. Purchasing national treasury bonds with personal legitimate income.
  4. Publishing academic police training articles in peer-reviewed legal journals.

Explanation

Article 22 of the People's Police Law strictly prohibits police officers from engaging in profit-making commercial activities, operating businesses, or holding paid concurrent positions in corporate entities to prevent conflicts of interest and corruption.

Question 14Guokao public-security professional foundations

According to Article 21 of the People's Police Law of the PRC, what is the statutory duty of a police officer when receiving a citizen's emergency request for rescue (紧急救助)?

  1. Demand an upfront emergency rescue fee before dispatching assistance.
  2. Provide immediate rescue and assistance without delay (应当立即救助). Correct answer.
  3. Advise the citizen to wait until regular office hours on the next working day.
  4. Refer the citizen to commercial private security companies.

Explanation

Under Article 21 of the People's Police Law, when citizens' personal safety or property is in danger or when other emergency situations occur, the People's Police have a statutory obligation to provide immediate assistance and rescue (应当立即救助).

Question 15Guokao public-security professional foundations

When a citizen expresses emotional dissatisfaction or vocal complaints during routine police document inspection, how should the officer respond according to civilized law enforcement norms (文明执法规范)?

  1. Immediately apply physical handcuffs to punish verbal disrespect.
  2. Retaliate with threatening language to establish authority.
  3. Maintain professional composure, explain the legal basis calmly, and perform the duty in accordance with the law (保持理性克制，讲明法律依据，规范执法). Correct answer.
  4. Abandon the inspection and walk away to avoid public attention.

Explanation

Civilized law enforcement norms require officers to maintain emotional composure, exercise rational restraint (理性克制), use standardized and courteous legal language, explain the statutory authority for the inspection, and resolutely complete the inspection without escalating tension.

Question 16Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under public security confidentiality discipline (保密纪律), which of the following acts is a SEVERE VIOLATION of state and police secrecy rules?

  1. Using encrypted police intranet terminals to process classified case records.
  2. Storing active case evidence in the official secure evidence room.
  3. Shredding unclassified routine scrap paper using designated office shredders.
  4. Taking confidential criminal case dossiers home or transmitting classified case details via personal social media / WeChat (通过个人微信传输涉密案情或私自将案卷带回家中). Correct answer.

Explanation

Public security secrecy regulations strictly forbid photographing, storing, or transmitting classified case information via non-secure internet channels, commercial social media (such as WeChat), personal devices, or removing classified dossiers from secure police premises without authorization.

Question 17Guokao public-security professional foundations

According to Article 32 of the People's Police Law of the PRC, how should a police officer handle an order from a superior that the officer believes to be erroneous versus manifestly illegal?

  1. The officer may make suggestions regarding an erroneous order but must execute it if maintained; however, the officer must refuse to execute an order that is manifestly contrary to the law (对超越法律法规的指令有权拒绝执行并向上级报告). Correct answer.
  2. The officer must blindly obey all orders without question, regardless of whether they violate criminal statutes.
  3. The officer must immediately resign from the police force upon receiving any questionable instruction.
  4. The officer can alter the order independently without notifying superiors.

Explanation

Under Article 32 of the People's Police Law, People's Police must execute superior orders. If an officer believes an order is erroneous, they may put forward suggestions, but must execute the order if the superior maintains it (the superior bears responsibility). However, if an order is manifestly beyond the statutory scope or violates the law, the officer has the right to refuse execution and report to higher authorities.

Question 18Guokao public-security professional foundations

Which of the following lists the official honorary citation and award hierarchy (人民警察奖励种类) in ascending order of prestige for individual police officers?

  1. Third-Class Merit, Commendation, First-Class Merit, Second-Class Merit, Model Worker.
  2. Commendation (嘉奖), Third-Class Merit (三等功), Second-Class Merit (二等功), First-Class Merit (一等功), Honorary Title (授予荣誉称号). Correct answer.
  3. First-Class Merit, Second-Class Merit, Third-Class Merit, Commendation, Title.
  4. Star Medal, Certificate of Merit, Golden Shield, Hero Title.

Explanation

Article 31 of the People's Police Law and relevant reward regulations stipulate the official reward hierarchy for individuals: Commendation (嘉奖), Citation of Merit Class III (三等功), Citation of Merit Class II (二等功), Citation of Merit Class I (一等功), and Conferment of Honorary Title (授予荣誉称号, such as Secondary or Primary Model Hero / 全国公安系统一/二级英雄模范).

Question 19Guokao public-security professional foundations

Following a high-intensity armed confrontation involving firearm usage, what is the standard psychological crisis intervention protocol for the involved police officers?

  1. Assign the officer to double shifts immediately to distract their thoughts.
  2. Reprimand the officer publicly for feeling stress or anxiety.
  3. Conduct psychological debriefing, evaluation, and provide professional psychological crisis counseling (开展心理危机干预与疏导). Correct answer.
  4. Permanently dismiss the officer from the public security service.

Explanation

Under Ministry of Public Security guidelines on police psychological health and operational welfare, officers involved in critical armed incidents, fatal shootings, or catastrophic emergencies must undergo professional psychological debriefing, stress crisis intervention, and necessary restorative rest before returning to armed duty.

Question 20Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under the Regulations on the Supervision of Police Affairs by Public Security Organs (公安机关警务督察条例), which measure can a field police inspector (督察人员) take ON THE SPOT if an officer on duty violates uniform discipline or abuses police equipment?

  1. Sentence the officer to criminal imprisonment immediately.
  2. Permanently confiscate the officer's personal family property.
  3. Order immediate correction, or if necessary, decide on cessation of duty (停止执行职务) or confinement (禁闭). Correct answer.
  4. Publish the officer's personal home address on commercial social media.

Explanation

Field police inspectors (现场督察) have the statutory power to correct violations of discipline on the spot. If circumstances are serious or the officer refuses correction, inspectors can take measures including cessation of execution of duty (停止执行职务) or police confinement (禁闭) in accordance with statutory procedures.

Question 21Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under Article 1 of the Constitution of the People's Republic of China, what is the fundamental system of the PRC (中华人民共和国的根本制度)?

  1. The Socialist System (社会主义制度). Correct answer.
  2. The Multiparty Coalition System.
  3. The Federal Republic System.
  4. The Presidential Cabinet System.

Explanation

Article 1, Paragraph 2 of the PRC Constitution specifies: 'The socialist system is the fundamental system of the People's Republic of China. Leadership by the Communist Party of China is the defining feature of socialism with Chinese characteristics.'

Question 22Guokao public-security professional foundations

According to Article 37 of the PRC Constitution, which authorities have the statutory power to approve or decide on the formal arrest (逮捕) of a citizen?

  1. The local village committee or neighborhood residential association.
  2. A People's Procuratorate (approval/decision) or a People's Court (decision), with execution by a public security organ (人民检察院批准或者决定，或者人民法院决定，并由公安机关执行). Correct answer.
  3. Any commercial enterprise security department.
  4. The local municipal health commission.

Explanation

Article 37 of the Constitution provides that no citizen may be arrested except with the approval or by decision of a People's Procuratorate or by decision of a People's Court, and arrests must be executed by a public security organ.

Question 23Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under Article 6 of the People's Police Law of the PRC, which of the following is a primary statutory duty of public security police officers?

  1. Managing private corporate equity mergers.
  2. Setting commodity market retail prices.
  3. Preventing, stopping, and investigating illegal and criminal activities (预防、制止和侦查违法犯罪活动). Correct answer.
  4. Conducting commercial real estate title registration.

Explanation

Article 6 of the People's Police Law sets out the core responsibilities of police in public security organs, foremost among which is preventing, suppressing, and investigating illegal and criminal activities, maintaining public security order, and ensuring traffic safety.

Question 24Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under Article 9 of the People's Police Law of the PRC, what is the maximum time limit for continued questioning (继续盘问) of a suspicious individual at a public security organ, and under what condition may it be extended to 48 hours?

  1. Maximum 2 hours, non-extendable.
  2. Maximum 12 hours, extended to 24 hours by the duty squad leader.
  3. Maximum 72 hours automatically for all theft suspects.
  4. Generally not exceeding 24 hours from arrival; extendable to 48 hours with approval from the head of the county-level or higher public security organ under special circumstances (经县级以上公安机关批准可延长至48小时). Correct answer.

Explanation

Article 9 of the People's Police Law establishes that the period of continued questioning shall not exceed 24 hours from the time the suspect is brought to the public security organ. Under special circumstances (e.g. unverified identity, major crime suspicion), it may be extended to 48 hours with approval from the head of a public security organ at or above county level.

Question 25Guokao public-security professional foundations

According to Article 13 of the People's Police Law of the PRC, what emergency priority power do People's Police possess when pursuing fleeing criminal suspects or executing emergency rescue tasks?

  1. Priority use of public transport and priority passage upon showing valid police credentials (优先乘坐公共交通工具，遇交通阻碍时优先通行). Correct answer.
  2. Unrestricted free acquisition of private real estate properties.
  3. Permanent confiscation of civilian motor vehicles without compensation.
  4. Authority to shut down national banking payment networks at will.

Explanation

Under Article 13 of the People's Police Law, when performing emergency tasks such as chasing criminals or rescue, police officers upon producing police credentials have priority in taking public transportation and priority passage in traffic, and may requisition vehicles in urgent necessity (with post-event return and compensation).

Question 26Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under Article 15 of the People's Police Law of the PRC, which public security authority has the statutory power to decide on implementing On-Site Control (现场管制) in a designated area during a major public disorder incident?

  1. Any individual front-line patrol police officer.
  2. Public security organs at or above the county level with approval from local People's Governments at or above the county level (县级以上公安机关经本级人民政府批准). Correct answer.
  3. The private property management company of the district.
  4. The municipal bus transportation company.

Explanation

Article 15 of the People's Police Law states that public security organs at or above the county level, with the approval of the people's government at the corresponding level, may implement on-site control (现场管制) to maintain public security when facing serious disruptions to public order.

Question 27Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under Criminal Law Amendment (XI) (刑法修正案（十一）), under what conditions can a minor who has reached the age of 12 but is under the age of 14 bear criminal responsibility?

  1. For any minor theft or property damage exceeding 500 RMB.
  2. For traffic violations occurring during school hours.
  3. If they commit intentional homicide or intentional injury resulting in death or severe disability through extremely cruel means, with approval for prosecution from the Supreme People's Procuratorate (犯故意杀人、故意伤害罪，致人死亡或者以特别残忍手段致人重伤造成严重残疾，情节恶劣，经最高人民检察院核准追诉的). Correct answer.
  4. Under no circumstances; minors under 14 never bear criminal liability under Chinese law.

Explanation

Under Article 17, Paragraph 3 of the PRC Criminal Law (amended by Amendment XI), a person who has reached 12 but not 14 years of age shall bear criminal responsibility if they commit intentional homicide or intentional injury causing death or severe disability by especially cruel means with heinous circumstances, subject to approval of prosecution by the Supreme People's Procuratorate (最高人民检察院核准追诉).

Question 28Guokao public-security professional foundations

According to Article 20, Paragraph 3 of the PRC Criminal Law, what constitutes 'Special/Infinite Justifiable Defense' (特殊防卫 / 无过当防卫)?

  1. Defensive action against minor insults that causes severe bodily harm to the speaker.
  2. Setting lethal electrical booby-traps on personal farmland to deter fruit theft.
  3. Using deadly force against a retreating shoplifter who has dropped all stolen items.
  4. Defensive action taken against ongoing violent crimes of physical assault, murder, robbery, rape, kidnapping, or other violent crimes that seriously endanger personal safety, where causing injury or death does not constitute excessive defense (对正在进行行凶、杀人、抢劫、强奸、绑架以及其他严重危及人身安全的暴力犯罪采取防卫行为). Correct answer.

Explanation

Article 20, Paragraph 3 of the Criminal Law establishes Special Justifiable Defense (特殊防卫): taking defensive action against ongoing violent crimes such as assault (行凶), murder, robbery, rape, kidnapping, or other violent crimes seriously imperiling personal safety, where causing injury or death to the unlawful attacker is not excessive defense and incurs no criminal liability.

Question 29Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under Article 21, Paragraph 3 of the PRC Criminal Law, why is Emergency Evasion (紧急避险) EXCLUDED as a legal defense for police officers who abandon rescue duties in life-threatening public incidents?

  1. The provisions on emergency evasion regarding avoiding danger to oneself DO NOT apply to persons who bear specific statutory or professional responsibilities (避险不适于职务上、业务上负有特定责任的人). Correct answer.
  2. Police officers are immune from all legal liabilities under all circumstances.
  3. Emergency evasion applies only to legal entities and corporate enterprises.
  4. Emergency evasion requires prior written notarization before the danger occurs.

Explanation

Article 21, Paragraph 3 of the Criminal Law specifically provides: 'The provisions of the first paragraph regarding avoiding danger to oneself shall not apply to a person who bears specific responsibilities in his post or profession' (e.g. police officers, firefighters). Officers cannot abandon their statutory duty to protect public safety on grounds of personal danger.

Question 30Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under Article 277, Paragraph 5 of the PRC Criminal Law (added by Criminal Law Amendment XI), what is the specific crime charged when a person violently attacks a People's Police officer performing lawful duties?

  1. Disrupting Market Order Offense (扰乱市场秩序罪).
  2. Assaulting a Police Officer Offense (袭警罪), which carries heavier statutory penalties when using firearms, knives, or motor vehicles (使用枪支、管制刀具或者以驾驶机动车撞击等严重危及人身安全的从重处罚). Correct answer.
  3. Contract Fraud Offense (合同诈骗罪).
  4. Administrative Negligence Infraction.

Explanation

Criminal Law Amendment (XI) created the independent offense of 'Assaulting a Police Officer' (袭警罪, Art 277 Para 5). Violently assaulting a People's Police officer executing statutory duties is punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment; assaulting with firearms, controlled knives, or vehicle ramming carries 3 to 7 years imprisonment.

Question 31Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under Article 133-1 of the PRC Criminal Law, what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) threshold constitutes the crime of Dangerous Driving (危险驾驶罪) for drunk driving (醉酒驾驶)?

  1. BAC >= 20 mg / 100 mL.
  2. BAC >= 50 mg / 100 mL.
  3. BAC >= 80 mg / 100 mL (80毫克/100毫升及以上). Correct answer.
  4. BAC >= 200 mg / 100 mL.

Explanation

Under Chinese criminal and traffic standards, driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) between 20 mg/100 mL and 79 mg/100 mL constitutes Drinking and Driving (饮酒后驾驶, an administrative offense). A BAC of 80 mg/100 mL or higher constitutes Drunk Driving (醉酒驾驶), which constitutes the crime of Dangerous Driving (危险驾驶罪).

Question 32Guokao public-security professional foundations

Which behavior constitutes the crime of Picking Quarrels and Provoking Troubles (寻衅滋事罪) under Article 293 of the PRC Criminal Law?

  1. Filing a civil lawsuit against a tenant for unpaid rent.
  2. Peacefully negotiating a consumer product refund with a merchant.
  3. Applying for patent protection on an invention.
  4. Beating others at will with egregious circumstances, chasing or intercepting others creating public disorder, or forcibly seizing or destroying property (随意殴打他人、追逐拦截辱骂恐吓、强拿硬要或者任意损毁公私财物，破坏社会秩序). Correct answer.

Explanation

Article 293 of the Criminal Law defines Picking Quarrels and Provoking Troubles (寻衅滋事罪) as acts disrupting public order by: (1) beating others at will under heinous circumstances; (2) chasing, intercepting, insulting, or intimidating others; (3) forcibly taking or arbitrarily damaging/occupying public or private property; (4) creating disturbances in public places causing serious chaos.

Question 33Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under Article 287-2 of the PRC Criminal Law, what offense is committed by an individual who knowingly provides bank cards, payment accounts, or technical support to criminals engaged in telecom network fraud?

  1. Assisting Information Network Criminal Activities Offense (帮助信息网络犯罪活动罪 / “帮信罪”). Correct answer.
  2. Defamation Offense (诽谤罪).
  3. Bigamy Offense (重婚罪).
  4. Environmental Pollution Offense (污染环境罪).

Explanation

Article 287-2 of the Criminal Law establishes the crime of Assisting in Information Network Criminal Activities (帮助信息网络犯罪活动罪, commonly known as 帮信罪): knowingly providing internet access, server hosting, network storage, communication transmission, or payment/settlement assistance (such as bank cards or phone cards) to others committing network/telecom crimes.

Question 34Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under Article 269 of the PRC Criminal Law, under what statutory condition is a perpetrator of theft (盗窃), fraud (诈骗), or forcible seizure (抢夺) deemed to have committed ROBBERY (抢劫罪 / 转化型抢劫)?

  1. If the stolen property value is below 100 RMB.
  2. If the perpetrator uses violence or threats of violence ON THE SPOT to conceal stolen goods, resist arrest, or destroy evidence (当场使用暴力或者以暴力相威胁以窝藏赃物、抗拒抓捕或者毁灭罪证). Correct answer.
  3. If the perpetrator immediately surrenders to the police upon being discovered.
  4. If the perpetrator apologizes to the victim and returns the stolen goods.

Explanation

Article 269 of the Criminal Law governs Converted Robbery (转化型抢劫): whoever commits theft, fraud, or forcible seizure and uses violence or threats of violence on the spot (当场使用暴力或者以暴力相威胁) in order to conceal stolen goods, resist arrest, or destroy criminal evidence shall be convicted and punished under Article 263 for Robbery (抢劫罪).

Question 35Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under the PRC Criminal Procedure Law and National Supervisory Law, which organ has statutory jurisdiction to investigate duty-related corruption crimes (职务犯罪, such as bribery and embezzlement) committed by state civil servants?

  1. Private commercial arbitration commissions.
  2. Local residential community property management.
  3. The Supervisory Commission (监察委员会). Correct answer.
  4. The municipal meteorological bureau.

Explanation

Under the Supervisory Law and Criminal Procedure Law, duty-related crimes of state personnel (such as corruption, bribery, dereliction of duty) fall under the statutory jurisdiction of the Supervisory Commission (监察委员会) for supervisory investigation.

Question 36Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under Article 119 of the PRC Criminal Procedure Law, what is the standard time limit for questioning a criminal suspect under Summons (传唤) or Coercive Summons (拘传), and what is the maximum duration for complex cases?

  1. Standard limit 1 hour, extendable to 3 hours.
  2. Standard limit 48 hours, extendable to 7 days.
  3. Standard limit 30 days without food or rest.
  4. The duration shall not exceed 12 hours under normal circumstances; for major or complex cases where detention or arrest may be applicable, it shall not exceed 24 hours (一般不得超过12小时；案情重大复杂不得超过24小时). Correct answer.

Explanation

Article 119 of the Criminal Procedure Law stipulates that the time for questioning a criminal suspect under summons or coercive summons shall not exceed 12 hours; in major or complex cases where detention or arrest is necessary, the duration shall not exceed 24 hours. Continuous summoning to detain suspects under disguised custody is strictly prohibited.

Question 37Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under the PRC Criminal Procedure Law, what is the maximum statutory period for Bail Pending Trial (取保候审)?

  1. 12 months (12个月). Correct answer.
  2. 24 months.
  3. 3 months.
  4. 5 years.

Explanation

Article 79 of the Criminal Procedure Law explicitly provides that the maximum period for Bail Pending Trial (取保候审) by a public security organ, procuratorate, or court shall not exceed 12 months (12个月).

Question 38Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under Article 91 of the PRC Criminal Procedure Law, what is the MAXIMUM time limit for public security organs to submit an application for arrest approval to the procuratorate for major suspects committing crimes from place to place, repeatedly, or in gangs (流窜作案、多次作案、结伙作案的重大嫌疑分子)?

  1. 3 days.
  2. 7 days.
  3. Up to 30 days (可以延长至30日，连同检察院审查批捕的7日，最长羁押期限为37日). Correct answer.
  4. 90 days.

Explanation

Under Article 91 of the Criminal Procedure Law, if a public security organ deems it necessary to arrest a detained person, it shall submit a proposal to the People's Procuratorate within 3 days. Under special circumstances, this may be extended by 1 to 4 days. For major suspects committing crimes across regions, repeatedly, or in gangs, the time for proposing arrest approval may be extended up to 30 days. The procuratorate decides within 7 days (making the maximum total detention period before arrest 37 days).

Question 39Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under Article 81 of the PRC Criminal Procedure Law, which of the following is NOT among the core statutory criteria for approving the formal ARREST (逮捕) of a criminal suspect?

  1. There is evidence proving the facts of a crime (有证据证明有犯罪事实).
  2. The suspect may be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment or heavier penalty.
  3. The suspect is a foreign tourist visiting China on a valid visa. Correct answer.
  4. Taking measures such as bail pending trial would be insufficient to prevent social dangerousness (采取取保候审尚不足以防止发生社会危险性).

Explanation

Under Article 81 of the Criminal Procedure Law, statutory arrest criteria are: (1) evidence proving crime facts; (2) potential imprisonment or above; (3) social dangerousness that bail/residential surveillance cannot prevent. Being a foreign tourist is not an arrest criterion and does not dictate arrest validity.

Question 40Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under Article 123 of the PRC Criminal Procedure Law, for which types of criminal cases is it MANDATORY for public security organs to conduct synchronized audio or video recording (同步录音录像) throughout the entire interrogation process?

  1. Cases where the suspect may be sentenced to life imprisonment or the death penalty, or other major criminal cases (可能判处无期徒刑、死刑的案件或者其他重大犯罪案件). Correct answer.
  2. Minor bicycle theft cases punishable by a warning.
  3. Routine traffic speeding infractions.
  4. Civil contract negotiation meetings.

Explanation

Article 123 of the Criminal Procedure Law stipulates that during interrogation of a criminal suspect, audio or video recording may be conducted. For cases where the suspect may be sentenced to life imprisonment (无期徒刑) or the death penalty (死刑), or other major criminal cases, synchronized audio and video recording throughout the entire interrogation is mandatory (应当对讯问过程进行录音或者录像).

Question 41Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under Article 141 and 142 of the PRC Criminal Procedure Law, what mandatory documentation must be completed when public security investigators seize physical evidence, documents, or digital data from a suspect or scene?

  1. No documentation is needed if the item is believed to be contraband.
  2. An informal verbal note to the squad leader.
  3. A detailed Seizure Inventory (扣押物品清单) made in duplicate on the spot, checked and signed/sealed by the holder and witnesses, with one copy issued to the holder (应当会同在场见证人和被扣押物品持有人查点清楚，当场开列清单一式二份，由见证人和持有人签名或者盖章，一份交给持有人). Correct answer.
  4. An announcement on the police agency's external social media account.

Explanation

Under Article 142 of the Criminal Procedure Law, when seizing articles, an inventory must be drawn up on the spot in duplicate in the presence of witnesses and the possessor, signed/sealed by investigators, witnesses, and the possessor, with one copy delivered to the possessor.

Question 42Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under the Illegal Evidence Exclusionary Rule (非法证据排除规则) in Article 56 of the PRC Criminal Procedure Law, which evidence MUST BE STRICTLY EXCLUDED and cannot serve as the basis for indictment or judgment?

  1. A voluntary confession given by a suspect with legal counsel present.
  2. A surveillance video recording showing the suspect entering the crime scene.
  3. Forensic DNA analysis matching the suspect's biological traces.
  4. Suspect statements obtained through torture to extract confession or other illegal methods, and victim/witness statements obtained through violent threats (采用刑讯逼供等非法方法收集的犯罪嫌疑人供述，以及采用暴力、威胁等非法方法收集的证人证言). Correct answer.

Explanation

Article 56 of the Criminal Procedure Law provides that suspect confessions obtained through extortion of confessions by torture (刑讯逼供) or other illegal methods, and witness testimonies/victim statements obtained by violence or threat, must be strictly excluded (应当予以排除) and cannot be used as the basis for prosecution or adjudication.

Question 43Guokao public-security professional foundations

Which of the following is a statutory type of public security administrative punishment under Article 10 of the Public Security Administration Punishments Law of the PRC?

  1. Warning (警告), Fine (罚款), Administrative Detention (行政拘留), Revocation of police-issued licenses (吊销公安机关发放的许可证). Correct answer.
  2. Fixed-term Criminal Imprisonment.
  3. Public Surveillance (管制).
  4. Confiscation of all personal life savings.

Explanation

Article 10 of the Public Security Administration Punishments Law specifies four primary types of public security administrative punishments: (1) Warning (警告); (2) Fine (罚款); (3) Administrative Detention (行政拘留); (4) Revocation of licenses issued by public security organs (吊销公安机关发放的许可证). (Expulsion from the country applies to foreigners).

Question 44Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under Article 16 of the Public Security Administration Punishments Law of the PRC, when an individual commits two or more acts violating public security administration, what is the maximum duration for combined execution of Administrative Detention (合并执行的行政拘留)?

  1. Maximum 10 days.
  2. Maximum 20 days (最长不得超过20日). Correct answer.
  3. Maximum 60 days.
  4. Maximum 6 months.

Explanation

Article 16 of the Public Security Administration Punishments Law provides that when an individual commits multiple infractions, punishments are determined separately and executed combined; if administrative detention is merged, the maximum execution period shall not exceed 20 days (最长不得超过20日). (The maximum for a single offense is 15 days).

Question 45Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under Article 23 of the revised Public Security Administration Punishments Law effective in 2026, which group is ordinarily protected from execution of administrative detention, subject to the law's serious-conduct and repeat-offender exceptions?

  1. An adult male aged 30 committing theft for the first time.
  2. A company director who has committed illegal gambling.
  3. A person aged 14–15, a first-time offender aged 16–17, a person aged 70 or above, or a pregnant person / person nursing their own infant under one year Correct answer.
  4. A commercial driver speeding by 10% on an expressway.

Explanation

Article 23 lists these four ordinary non-execution groups. The 2026-effective revision also states that the first three age-based groups can lose protection for serious conduct with a bad impact, and that the 14–15 and 70+ groups can lose it after two or more violations within one year. The rule therefore must not be taught as an absolute exemption.

Question 46Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under Article 9 of the Public Security Administration Punishments Law of the PRC, which types of disputes may public security organs resolve through Public Security Mediation (治安调解)?

  1. Major armed drug trafficking rings.
  2. Armed bank robberies resulting in casualties.
  3. Organized pyramid scheme fraud syndicates.
  4. Acts violating public security administration such as fighting, scuffling, or damaging property caused by neighborhood or domestic civil disputes with minor circumstances (因民间纠纷引起的打架斗殴或者损毁他人财物等违反治安管理行为，情节较轻的). Correct answer.

Explanation

Article 9 of the Punishments Law provides that for acts such as fighting, brawling, or property damage arising from civil/neighborhood disputes where circumstances are minor, public security organs may conduct mediation (治安调解). If agreement is reached and performed, no punishment is imposed.

Question 47Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under Article 97 of the revised Public Security Administration Punishments Law effective in 2026, what are the principal time limits for questioning a summoned person?

  1. Normally no more than 8 hours; no more than 12 hours where many people are involved and identity is unclear; and no more than 24 hours for complex cases where detention may apply Correct answer.
  2. Maximum 72 hours without informing family members.
  3. Maximum 1 hour under all circumstances.
  4. Unlimited duration until a full confession is obtained.

Explanation

Article 97 of the revised law retains the normal eight-hour and complex-case 24-hour limits and adds a 12-hour limit where many people are involved and the person's identity is unclear. Questioning in a law-enforcement case venue must be synchronously audio-video recorded, and family must be promptly notified of the reason and location.

Question 48Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under the PRC Administrative Penalty Law (行政处罚法), before making which of the following decisions must an administrative organ inform the party of the right to request a HEARING (听证程序)?

  1. Imposing an on-the-spot verbal warning.
  2. Ordering a 50 RMB traffic fine.
  3. Conducting routine safety propaganda in a school.
  4. Imposing a relatively large fine, revoking a business license, or ordering the suspension of production/business (较大数额罚款、没收较大数额违法所得、吊销许可证件、责令停产停业). Correct answer.

Explanation

Article 63 of the PRC Administrative Penalty Law provides that before making decisions on relatively large fines, confiscation of high-value illegal income, revocation of permits/licenses, or ordering suspension of production/business, the organ must inform the party of the right to request a formal hearing.

Question 49Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under the PRC Administrative Coercion Law (行政强制法), which of the following belongs to Administrative Coercive Measures (行政强制措施) rather than Administrative Coercive Enforcement (行政强制执行)?

  1. Sealing up places, facilities, or properties; seizing property; freezing deposits or汇款 (查封场所设施财物、扣押财物、冻结存款汇款). Correct answer.
  2. Imposing daily late payment surcharges (加处罚款或滞纳金).
  3. Auctioning confiscated property to offset fine payments.
  4. Compelling demolition of illegal buildings.

Explanation

Article 9 of the Administrative Coercion Law classifies Administrative Coercive Measures (行政强制措施) as temporary restrictive acts during investigation, including: restriction of personal freedom, sealing up (查封), seizure (扣押), and freezing (冻结). Surcharges, forced auctions, and forced demolitions are Coercive Enforcement (行政强制执行) under Article 12.

Question 50Guokao public-security professional foundations

Under the Regulations of the PRC on the Use of Police Weapons and Equipment by the People's Police (中华人民共和国人民警察使用警械和武器条例), which of the following is classified as Restraint Equipment (约束性警械)?

  1. Police Batons (警棍).
  2. Handcuffs, Leg Irons, Restraint Belts, and Restraint Ropes (手铐、脚镣、警绳、约束带). Correct answer.
  3. Tear Gas Projectors (催泪喷射器).
  4. High-Pressure Water Cannons (高压水枪).

Explanation

Article 8 of the Regulations classifies Handcuffs (手铐), Leg Irons (脚镣), Restraint Belts (约束带), and Police Ropes (警绳) as Restraint Equipment (约束性警械), used to restrain suspects who resist arrest, attempt escape, or may commit self-harm/harm to others.