A promotional candidate receives one-half point for each completed year of service in their current law enforcement rank, up to a maximum of how many seniority points?

A promotional candidate receives one-half point for each completed year of service in their current law enforcement rank, up to a maximum of how many seniority points?

• A. 0
• B. 1
• C. 2
• D. 3

Answer: (B)

Seniority points are earned at a rate of 0.5 point for each completed year in the current rank, with a cap on the total. To reach the maximum, multiply 0.5 by the number of completed years. After two completed years, you’ve earned 0.5 × 2 = 1 point, which hits the cap. Any additional time in the current rank won’t increase the total beyond 1. So the maximum seniority points a candidate can have is 1.

Seniority points are earned at a rate of 0.5 point for each completed year in the current rank, with a cap on the total. To reach the maximum, multiply 0.5 by the number of completed years. After two completed years, you’ve earned 0.5 × 2 = 1 point, which hits the cap. Any additional time in the current rank won’t increase the total beyond 1. So the maximum seniority points a candidate can have is 1.