ALERRT ACTIVE SHOOTER EXAM GUIDE
Complete Questions With Confirmed
Answers Complete Solutions
When law enforcement arrives on the scene, you should: - CORRECT ANSWERS-All of
the above
You are providing care to a person wounded during an active shooter event when law
enforcement arrives. Even though the person is injured and needs help, you should not
ask law enforcement for medical assistance. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True
What actions can you take to prepare yourself for an active shooter event? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-All of the above
During an active shooter event, which of the following is an important factor that could
help save your life? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Situational awareness
When walking through the parking lot to your workplace, you notice someone sitting in a
car, appearing to load ammunition into a firearm. Which is the most appropriate
response to take? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Alert the appropriate authorities when you
feel it is safe to do so
Why is knowing your natural stress response key to surviving an active shooter event? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Because you'll recognize when your survival instinct is taking
over your "thinking" brain
Which of the following is a common reason that assailants often make careful plans in
advance of a mass shooting event? - CORRECT ANSWERS-To maximize the loss of
life
Why is it important to be alert in places like shopping centers, military bases, office
buildings, places of worship, and industrial facilities? - CORRECT ANSWERS-These
are places where people gather
During an active shooter event, you should call 9-1-1 before you do anything else. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-False
If you determine that hiding, barricading, or otherwise taking shelter is the most
appropriate response during an active shooter event, you should also: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Turn off lights, lock the door, and close the blinds, if you are in a room such
as an office
, active shooter definition - CORRECT ANSWERS-person who is actively engaged in
killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area
who is required to mediate harm to victims - CORRECT ANSWERS-second wave of
police officers and first responders
3 things you can do to respond to an active shooter - CORRECT ANSWERS-run, fight,
hide
what is your priority in this type of situation - CORRECT ANSWERS-yourself
proper way to evacuate - CORRECT ANSWERS-leave out closest exit, go to
designated spot from police, don't leave until told to do so
what is required in order to stop ashooting - CORRECT ANSWERS-deployment of law
enforcement
how to let police know you're not the shooter - CORRECT ANSWERS-putting hands
above head palms out fingers spread
important steps if you need to hide - CORRECT ANSWERS-room that can be locked
close, lock all windows & doors
turn off all lights
small target/lay on ground
dont respond to any voice commands until can verify w/ certainty that they are law
enforcement
last resort of response to active shooter - CORRECT ANSWERS-fight
what to do when law enforcement arrives - CORRECT ANSWERS-follow their
instructions
dont make quick movements
put down any bags/packages
do not ask officer for help
do not point/scream/yell
do not leave and go home; potential witness
things to tell law enforcement - CORRECT ANSWERS-location of shooter
# of shooter(s)
physical description of shooter
# and type of weapons
# potential victims
What tragic event occurred that caused police agencies across the US to change their
tactics in rapid response to actor(s) killing innocent people?
A) University of Texas Tower Shooting
B) Columbine High School
Complete Questions With Confirmed
Answers Complete Solutions
When law enforcement arrives on the scene, you should: - CORRECT ANSWERS-All of
the above
You are providing care to a person wounded during an active shooter event when law
enforcement arrives. Even though the person is injured and needs help, you should not
ask law enforcement for medical assistance. - CORRECT ANSWERS-True
What actions can you take to prepare yourself for an active shooter event? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-All of the above
During an active shooter event, which of the following is an important factor that could
help save your life? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Situational awareness
When walking through the parking lot to your workplace, you notice someone sitting in a
car, appearing to load ammunition into a firearm. Which is the most appropriate
response to take? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Alert the appropriate authorities when you
feel it is safe to do so
Why is knowing your natural stress response key to surviving an active shooter event? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Because you'll recognize when your survival instinct is taking
over your "thinking" brain
Which of the following is a common reason that assailants often make careful plans in
advance of a mass shooting event? - CORRECT ANSWERS-To maximize the loss of
life
Why is it important to be alert in places like shopping centers, military bases, office
buildings, places of worship, and industrial facilities? - CORRECT ANSWERS-These
are places where people gather
During an active shooter event, you should call 9-1-1 before you do anything else. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-False
If you determine that hiding, barricading, or otherwise taking shelter is the most
appropriate response during an active shooter event, you should also: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Turn off lights, lock the door, and close the blinds, if you are in a room such
as an office
, active shooter definition - CORRECT ANSWERS-person who is actively engaged in
killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area
who is required to mediate harm to victims - CORRECT ANSWERS-second wave of
police officers and first responders
3 things you can do to respond to an active shooter - CORRECT ANSWERS-run, fight,
hide
what is your priority in this type of situation - CORRECT ANSWERS-yourself
proper way to evacuate - CORRECT ANSWERS-leave out closest exit, go to
designated spot from police, don't leave until told to do so
what is required in order to stop ashooting - CORRECT ANSWERS-deployment of law
enforcement
how to let police know you're not the shooter - CORRECT ANSWERS-putting hands
above head palms out fingers spread
important steps if you need to hide - CORRECT ANSWERS-room that can be locked
close, lock all windows & doors
turn off all lights
small target/lay on ground
dont respond to any voice commands until can verify w/ certainty that they are law
enforcement
last resort of response to active shooter - CORRECT ANSWERS-fight
what to do when law enforcement arrives - CORRECT ANSWERS-follow their
instructions
dont make quick movements
put down any bags/packages
do not ask officer for help
do not point/scream/yell
do not leave and go home; potential witness
things to tell law enforcement - CORRECT ANSWERS-location of shooter
# of shooter(s)
physical description of shooter
# and type of weapons
# potential victims
What tragic event occurred that caused police agencies across the US to change their
tactics in rapid response to actor(s) killing innocent people?
A) University of Texas Tower Shooting
B) Columbine High School
