Certification Exam: Active Shooter Preparedness

Question 1 of 10

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

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

Question 2 of 10

What is the "OODA Loop" and why is it critical in a crisis?

A) A method for locking doors B) A decision-making framework (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) to break through normalcy bias C) A type of police siren D) A way to signal for help

Question 3 of 10

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

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

Question 4 of 10

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

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

Question 5 of 10

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

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

Question 6 of 10

As a last resort, when choosing to "FIGHT," how should you act?

A) Hide behind a desk and wait B) Attempt to negotiate with the attacker C) Act with absolute aggression and use improvised weapons to disrupt the attacker’s OODA Loop D) Only fight if you have a weapon

Question 7 of 10

When Law Enforcement arrives, what is the most important rule for your hands?

A) Use them to point at the shooter B) Keep them visible, empty, and with fingers spread wide C) Keep them in your pockets for warmth D) Hold your ID card out

Question 8 of 10

In 2026, what is the "Immediate Entry" doctrine for law enforcement?

A) Officers surround the building and negotiate B) The first officers on the scene enter immediately to stop the threat C) Officers wait for SWAT before entering D) Police only enter if they have a map

Question 9 of 10

How do you effectively secure a door that opens OUTWARD?

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

Question 10 of 10

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

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