Certification Exam: Active Shooter Preparedness

Question 1 of 10

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

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

Question 2 of 10

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

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

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) The police won't see you D) It is better to be alone

Question 4 of 10

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

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

Question 5 of 10

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

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

Question 6 of 10

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

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

Question 7 of 10

How do you effectively secure a door that opens OUTWARD?

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

Question 8 of 10

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

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

Question 9 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 10 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) Concealment stops bullets; Cover only hides you D) Cover stops bullets (e.g., brick wall); Concealment only hides you (e.g., a bush)