Is Your Brain More Law Enforcement or Military?

By: Teresa McGlothlin
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Is Your Brain More Law Enforcement or Military?
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About This Quiz

It takes a special kind of brain to either work in law enforcement or to join the military! Both careers require mental toughness and the ability to think under a variety of pressures. From hostile territories to unruly crowds after a losing football game, law enforcement officer and military members know how to navigate the stickiest of sticky situations. 

Throughout this quiz, we are going to put you in a few professional and personal situations that will show us how you think. We'll also assess your personality traits and your willingness to follow orders. By the time you've survived our battery of questions, you'll be ready for a military entrance exam or a law enforcement test. And we'll let you know which career your brain is already suited to try! 

Whether you've been considering dedicating your life to protecting and serving or you just want to know how you would fare in either occupation, you'll find out once you've finished these questions. Knowledge is power! Knowing which way your brain thinks will give you a head start on any career you choose to follow. 

Your results will not get you into officer training, but they will tell you which direction to go. Will it be law enforcement or the military? Let's find out!

checking on phone
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You think you've seen the person in front of you on a wanted poster. What do you do?
I'm sure I'm just tired.
I would look it up on my phone.
I'm going to call the police just in case it's the fugitive.
I would try to strike up a conversation so I could learn about them.

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lunch
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If someone kept eating your lunch, how would you find the culprit?
I would lace it with a laxative.
They have tiny cameras these days.
It's time to stake out the breakroom.
I would use a dye bag like they use for bank robbers.

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build a fire
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You're camping and you've forgotten your lighter. How are you going to build a fire?
I always carry a fire starting pen.
I'm going to use a magnifying glass.
I'll rub two sticks together.
A battery and a piece of foil should do the trick.

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great police officer
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Why do you think you would be a great police officer?
I'm in good shape. I could keep up with any foot chase.
I'm always concerned with my community.
I'm patient with those who need a helping hand.
I can smell crime from a mile away.

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on the handier side
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Are you better with technology or fixing things with your hands?
I'm on the handier side.
Honestly, I'm better at baking.
I'm fascinated with technology.
If the task isn't too hard, I can do both.

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bear
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There's a big brown bear on your front porch. How are you going to handle that situation?
I'm going to go hide in the attic.
I have to get a photo!
I think I would call the fire department.
I'll wait it out and set a trap later.

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should-be crimes
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Which one of these should-be crimes would cause you to make a citizen's arrest?
Taking up two parking spaces
Chewing with an open mouth
Being late for everything
Not washing your hands after you use the bathroom

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accident
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An accident has happened right in front of you. What do you do first?
Pull over
Call 911
Run to help
Try to stop the oncoming traffic

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military vehicle
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You get to drive a military vehicle to work tomorrow. Which one will you choose?
Hummer
Tank
Jeep
Fighter jet

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lawn mower
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You're trying to mow the lawn, but the mower won't start. How do you get the job done?
I have borrowed my neighbor's mower in the past.
I guess it's time for a new mower.
I'll break out the toolbox.
I would rather have a lawn service do it anyway.

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testing
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Both law enforcement and the military require a lot of testing. What are you like when you take a test?
Confident
Anxious
Serious
Competitive

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question boss
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If your boss gave you an order you didn't agree with, would you obey it?
I would have to question my boss.
An order is an order.
If it's wrong, I will not do it.
It depends on the order.

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pack for a trip
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When you pack for a trip, which item do you always remember to bring?
Water
Cash
Snacks
Passport

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staying in shape
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Do you have a lot of willpower when it comes to staying in shape?
I could use a little more.
I'm more self-disciplined than most people I know.
I do the best I can.
The short answer is no.

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can't sleep
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When you can't sleep at night, what keeps your brain awake?
The uneaten snacks in the cupboards
Usually my job
Finances
The future

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detective
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If you were a detective, what would you like to investigate?
Identity theft
Homicide
Missing persons
Corporate fraud

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team member
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You see a team member struggling to finish a task. Do you offer to help?
I'm too competitive to offer help.
I will give them a minute to figure it out.
We're probably not allowed to help.
It's the right thing to do.

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enlist
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If you were to enlist in the military, which branch would be right for you?
Army
Marines
Navy
Air Force

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prepared
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Your electricity is going to be out for a week. Are you prepared?
I might need a few more batteries.
As long as I have water, I'll be OK.
I'm prepared to drive to a hotel for a week.
I could last longer than a week.

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ranks
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Which one of these ranks would you give your level of procrastination?
Admiral
Ensign
Lieutenant
Captain

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revving engine
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Your neighbor keeps revving his engine, and it's making you crazy. Do you say something?
I'll just buy some earplugs.
I'll call the sheriff and complain.
I'll march right over there.
I'll rev my engine louder next time.

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protect and serve
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Would you take the protect part or the serve part of your oath more seriously?
I'm not big on making promises.
I think protecting is needed more these days.
Service is a noble thing to give.
They are both to be taken seriously.

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head of department
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If you were promoted to the head of your department, how would you lead it?
I would be laid back.
I know I would be strict.
I wouldn't want that job.
It would be the most efficient department in the building.

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pass car
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Are you the kind of driver who needs to pass the car in front of you?
It depends how fast we're going.
I have to be in the lead.
I don't like to drive.
It doesn't bother me to flank the rear.

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lost in the wild
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You're lost in the wild, and you need to eat something. How do you find food?
I look for red berries.
Ants and crickets make nice snacks.
I know that you can eat cattails.
I would make a few traps and catch something for the fire.

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Nightmare Next Door
Investigation Discovery
Which one of these crime shows are you more likely to binge watch?
"Deadly Women"
"American's Most Wanted"
"The First 48"
"The Nightmare Next Door"

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new truck
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Would you feel more like yourself driving a new truck or a new sports car?
Motorcycle
Truck
Sports car
SUV

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type of learner
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What type of learner would you say that you are?
Visual
Auditory
Sensory
Social

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trucker or farmer
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Would you rather trade careers with a trucker or a farmer?
I wouldn't mind trying either one.
Farming looks too tough for me.
I think I would rather be a trucker.
I'm destined to be an officer.

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change about career
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What part of your career would you want to change?
The ability to get promoted would be great.
I need better benefits.
I could use a few more dollars on the paycheck.
I need more days off.

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