PELLETB (POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery)
Overview
Summary
The PELLETB measures reading, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary skills for California law enforcement applicants. Scores are reported as T-scores.
160 minutes
4
sections
65
questions
Quick Facts
Aliases:
California PELLETB, POST Exam
Applicant Type:
Police Officer
Agencies:
California Law Enforcement Agencies
Exam Sections
Section
Description
# of Questions
Spelling
Choose the correctly spelled word.
15 questions
Vocabulary
Choose the closest synonym to an underlined word.
15 questions
Sentence Clarity
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct and most clear.
15 questions
Reading Comprehension
Review a passage and answer questions.
20 questions
Scoring
Scoring Method:
T-score
Tips:
A T-score of 42 or higher is generally passing.
Difficulty:
Challenging
Retake Policy:
Retake policies vary by department, typically at least 30 days.