ACTIVE SHOOTER 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
RATED A+
✔✔What is the maximum number of officers used to form a single contact team when
entering into an enclosed structure?
A) No more than 3
B) No more than 5
C) No more than 7
D) No more than 9 - ✔✔B) No more than 5
✔✔ALl team movement is based upon the concept of:
A) 540 degrees of cover
B) 360 degrees of cover
C) Train and Cover
D) Bound and Cover - ✔✔A) 540 degrees of cover
✔✔The "Laser Rule" refers to:
A) Passing open doors
B) Weapon's muzzle discipline
C) Quick Team movement
D) Telegraphing of weapon or flashlight - ✔✔B) Weapon's muzzle discipline
✔✔What technique is taught to clear the majority of a room without entering into the
room?
A) "Leading the Edge"
B) "Picking the Point"
C) "Threshold Evaluation"
D) "Cutting the Cake" - ✔✔C) "Threshold Evaluation"
✔✔When encountering the subjects inside the threat area, you should always:
A) Use the "Quick Scan Technique"
B) Read the eyes
C) Hold in place
D) Close distance quickly - ✔✔A) Use the "Quick Scan Technique"
✔✔When responding to an active shooter, the Contact Team should
_____________________ the sounds of gunfire.
A) Assess
B) Run From
C) Move quickly to
D) Slowly approach - ✔✔C) Move quickly to
✔✔What is the minimum "recommended" number of officers that should enter into and
clear a room?
, A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4 - ✔✔B) 2
✔✔The most important aspect in working as a team is _____________________.
A) Speed of movement
B) Communication
C) Marksmanship skills
D) Officer safety - ✔✔B) Communication
✔✔The first two officers who enter a room for any reason must ensure they always
_____________________.
A) Communicate their intent to incident Command
B) First pass off areas of responsibility
C) Clear the room for any possible threats
D) Announce "Police" prior to entry - ✔✔C) Clear the room for any possible threats
✔✔Any use of force, especially deadly force, must be consistent with:
A) Applicable State and Federal Law
B) Agency Policy and Procedure
C) Applicable case Law
D) All of the Above - ✔✔D) All of the Above
✔✔Which of the following is not one of the three rules when dealing with an explosive
device on an active shooter scene?
A) Do not touch the device
B) Turn off your radio and cell-phone
C) Create distance with angles and air gaps
D) Communicate the device - ✔✔B) Turn off your radio and cell-phone
✔✔What two items should be in every rapid response or bail-out bag?
A) Flashlight and Extra Ammunition
B) Extra Ammunition and Medical Equipment
C) Breaching tools and Flashlights
D) Extra Ammunition and Chemical Lights - ✔✔B) Extra Ammunition and Medical
Equipment
✔✔First responders who are engaged by a suspect from inside a building though a
window / doorway should use which tactic in response?
A) Suppressive Fire
B) Directed Fire
C) Grazing Fire
D) Serpentine Movement - ✔✔B) Directed Fire
RATED A+
✔✔What is the maximum number of officers used to form a single contact team when
entering into an enclosed structure?
A) No more than 3
B) No more than 5
C) No more than 7
D) No more than 9 - ✔✔B) No more than 5
✔✔ALl team movement is based upon the concept of:
A) 540 degrees of cover
B) 360 degrees of cover
C) Train and Cover
D) Bound and Cover - ✔✔A) 540 degrees of cover
✔✔The "Laser Rule" refers to:
A) Passing open doors
B) Weapon's muzzle discipline
C) Quick Team movement
D) Telegraphing of weapon or flashlight - ✔✔B) Weapon's muzzle discipline
✔✔What technique is taught to clear the majority of a room without entering into the
room?
A) "Leading the Edge"
B) "Picking the Point"
C) "Threshold Evaluation"
D) "Cutting the Cake" - ✔✔C) "Threshold Evaluation"
✔✔When encountering the subjects inside the threat area, you should always:
A) Use the "Quick Scan Technique"
B) Read the eyes
C) Hold in place
D) Close distance quickly - ✔✔A) Use the "Quick Scan Technique"
✔✔When responding to an active shooter, the Contact Team should
_____________________ the sounds of gunfire.
A) Assess
B) Run From
C) Move quickly to
D) Slowly approach - ✔✔C) Move quickly to
✔✔What is the minimum "recommended" number of officers that should enter into and
clear a room?
, A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4 - ✔✔B) 2
✔✔The most important aspect in working as a team is _____________________.
A) Speed of movement
B) Communication
C) Marksmanship skills
D) Officer safety - ✔✔B) Communication
✔✔The first two officers who enter a room for any reason must ensure they always
_____________________.
A) Communicate their intent to incident Command
B) First pass off areas of responsibility
C) Clear the room for any possible threats
D) Announce "Police" prior to entry - ✔✔C) Clear the room for any possible threats
✔✔Any use of force, especially deadly force, must be consistent with:
A) Applicable State and Federal Law
B) Agency Policy and Procedure
C) Applicable case Law
D) All of the Above - ✔✔D) All of the Above
✔✔Which of the following is not one of the three rules when dealing with an explosive
device on an active shooter scene?
A) Do not touch the device
B) Turn off your radio and cell-phone
C) Create distance with angles and air gaps
D) Communicate the device - ✔✔B) Turn off your radio and cell-phone
✔✔What two items should be in every rapid response or bail-out bag?
A) Flashlight and Extra Ammunition
B) Extra Ammunition and Medical Equipment
C) Breaching tools and Flashlights
D) Extra Ammunition and Chemical Lights - ✔✔B) Extra Ammunition and Medical
Equipment
✔✔First responders who are engaged by a suspect from inside a building though a
window / doorway should use which tactic in response?
A) Suppressive Fire
B) Directed Fire
C) Grazing Fire
D) Serpentine Movement - ✔✔B) Directed Fire
