Suburban Law Enforcement Academy (SLEA) BA State Certification Practice Exam

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True or False? THC levels are measured with a breath test.

True
False
Only in specific cases
Only by certified officials

The correct answer is: False

The assertion that THC levels are measured with a breath test is false. Currently, breath testing technologies for THC detection, while in development, are not widely established or reliable compared to other methods. The main methods for measuring THC, the active component of cannabis, are typically blood or urine tests, which provide a more accurate reflection of the substance's presence and concentration in the body. While breath tests are effectively used for alcohol impairment assessments, the science of reliably testing for THC in breath is still evolving. This difference stems from how THC interacts with the body and how it metabolizes, making it less straightforward to quantify in breath compared to substances like alcohol. Therefore, the statement is correctly identified as false since the current standard practice does not include breath testing for THC levels.