Certification Exam: Active Shooter Preparedness

Question 1 of 10

How do you effectively secure a door that opens OUTWARD?

A) Stack heavy furniture against it B) Leave it open to see who is coming C) Tether the handle to a fixed object using a belt, cord, or wedge D) Lock it and hope for the best

Question 2 of 10

What is "Normalcy Bias" in an active threat situation?

A) The tendency to stay calm B) The brain attempting to rationalize gunshots as harmless noises like fireworks C) Following the crowd during an evacuation D) A psychological state of total aggression

Question 3 of 10

Why should you NOT huddle in large groups while hiding in a room?

A) It is too loud B) It makes it easier for a shooter to hit multiple people if they fire through a door or window C) It is better to be alone D) The police won't see you

Question 4 of 10

Why will the first responding officers move past injured victims without stopping?

A) Their sole priority is to neutralize the shooter to prevent more casualties B) They are not trained in first aid C) They are waiting for a supervisor D) They are cold and uncaring

Question 5 of 10

What is the primary medical intervention for a life-threatening gunshot wound to a limb?

A) Apply a tourniquet "High and Tight" on the limb B) Perform CPR C) Wash the wound with soap D) Apply a vented chest seal

Question 6 of 10

When choosing to "RUN," what is the difference between Cover and Concealment?

A) Concealment stops bullets; Cover only hides you B) There is no difference C) Cover stops bullets (e.g., brick wall); Concealment only hides you (e.g., a bush) D) Cover is for police; Concealment is for civilians

Question 7 of 10

What is "Psychological First Aid" (PFA) in the aftermath of an event?

A) Forcing survivors to tell their story B) A formal psychiatric evaluation C) Prescribing medication D) A method of stabilizing survivors by ensuring basic needs are met and providing a calm presence

Question 8 of 10

What is "Leakage" in the context of threat assessment?

A) A water leak in the building B) A door left propped open C) The communication of intent to harm through social media, diaries, or verbal threats D) Information shared by the police

Question 9 of 10

What does an "IFAK" stand for and why should you carry one?

A) Individual First Aid Kit; it contains tactical gear like tourniquets and chest seals B) International Food and Kitchen; for emergencies C) Instant Fire Alarm Kit; for fires D) It is not a real term

Question 10 of 10

During a high-risk termination, when should an employee's digital and physical access be revoked?

A) At the end of the day B) One week later C) Immediately, at the exact moment the termination meeting begins D) Only if they act angry