MCOLES State Licensing Practice Exam

If you spot a refrigerator with both doors attached in someone's front yard, what is the correct action?

1. Inform and write a citation

2. Arrest the homeowner

3. Request an evidence technician

4. Ignore the situation

The correct answer is: Inform and write a citation

When encountering a refrigerator with both doors attached in someone's front yard, informing and writing a citation is the appropriate action due to safety concerns and potential violations related to public health and welfare. Such refrigerators can be hazardous, particularly if they are accessible to children or pets, as they can become trapped inside. By choosing to inform and write a citation, you fulfill your role in enforcing local ordinances or codes that may prohibit the placement of such items in a manner that poses a risk to the public. This action promotes community safety and ensures that homeowners are held accountable for maintaining their property in a manner that does not endanger others. The other approaches, such as arresting the homeowner or requesting an evidence technician, are not relevant in this context, as they would be excessive responses to a situation that is more about code enforcement rather than criminal activity. Ignoring the situation would neglect the responsibility to address a potential public safety hazard. Therefore, the correct response is to proactively inform the homeowner and issue a citation, ensuring that the issue is resolved appropriately and safely.