ACTIVE SHOOTER PRACTICE EXAM 2026/2027 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔When attempting to gain entry into a crisis point, what tools can be used to make a
successful breach?
A) Sledge Hammer
B) Patrol Vehicle
C) Shotgun
D) All of the above - ✔✔D) All of the above
✔✔what are the course goals for ALERRT: Active Shooter Response Level 1? - ✔✔to
aid 1st responders in abilities to effectively isolate, distract, and neutralize an "active
shooter"
to empower the 1st responder with the tools & tactics necessary to combat the most
dedicated murder(s)
to save as many lives as possible
✔✔what is an active shooter? - ✔✔an individual actively engaged inn killing or
attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area
✔✔List in descending order the priority life scale - ✔✔1. innocent civilians
2. first responders
3. actors/suspects
✔✔what are the concepts & principles for team movement in response to an active
shooter? - ✔✔1. stay together as much as possible
2. 540º coverage is critical
3. Communication
4. Cover the angles
5. Threshold evaluation
6. Speed of Movement
✔✔what are the ABCs of cover? - ✔✔accurate ballistic cover
ballistic vest
cover
✔✔how fast should you move in an active shooter response? - ✔✔no faster than one's
ability to accurately shoot and process information
✔✔what is the communication loop? - ✔✔Sender gives info to receiver, then receiver
acknowledges message & gives feedback to sender
✔✔name the three places to get into a gunfight? - ✔✔hallway
doorway
in room
, ✔✔what are the elements of a dynamic entry? - ✔✔speed
surprise
violence of action
✔✔what is the OODA Loop? - ✔✔Observe
Orient
Decide
Act
✔✔what is the order of the scanning sequence? - ✔✔the entire person
their hands
their immediate area
✔✔what is the ALERRT strategy for civilians in an active shooter situation? - ✔✔Avoid
danger
Deny access
Defend yourself
✔✔ 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
C) North Hollywood Shoot Out
D) 9/11 Terrorist Attacks - ✔✔B) Columbine High School
✔✔It is imperative that the first responding officer(s) to a random act of violence
differentiate between a _____________________ and _____________________.
A) Active Shooter / Homicide in Progress
B) Hostage Situation / Barricaded Suspect
C) Hostage Situation / Active Shooter
D) Mass Murderer / Thrill Killer - ✔✔C) Hostage Situation / Active Shooter
✔✔Which of the following is the correct response to a hostage / barricaded situation?
A) Conduct a hostage Rescue with at least one other officer
B) Search, Find and Confront the Hostage Taker
C) Locate, Triangulate, and Confront the Hostage Taker
D) Contain, Control, Communicate, Call SWAT and Hostage Negotiators, Create
Immediate Action Plan - ✔✔D) Contain, Control, Communicate, Call SWAT and
Hostage Negotiators, Create Immediate Action Plan
✔✔Which of the following is not a concept and principle of team movement?
A) Move as fast as you can
B) Stay together as much as possible
C) Cover the angles
AND ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔When attempting to gain entry into a crisis point, what tools can be used to make a
successful breach?
A) Sledge Hammer
B) Patrol Vehicle
C) Shotgun
D) All of the above - ✔✔D) All of the above
✔✔what are the course goals for ALERRT: Active Shooter Response Level 1? - ✔✔to
aid 1st responders in abilities to effectively isolate, distract, and neutralize an "active
shooter"
to empower the 1st responder with the tools & tactics necessary to combat the most
dedicated murder(s)
to save as many lives as possible
✔✔what is an active shooter? - ✔✔an individual actively engaged inn killing or
attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area
✔✔List in descending order the priority life scale - ✔✔1. innocent civilians
2. first responders
3. actors/suspects
✔✔what are the concepts & principles for team movement in response to an active
shooter? - ✔✔1. stay together as much as possible
2. 540º coverage is critical
3. Communication
4. Cover the angles
5. Threshold evaluation
6. Speed of Movement
✔✔what are the ABCs of cover? - ✔✔accurate ballistic cover
ballistic vest
cover
✔✔how fast should you move in an active shooter response? - ✔✔no faster than one's
ability to accurately shoot and process information
✔✔what is the communication loop? - ✔✔Sender gives info to receiver, then receiver
acknowledges message & gives feedback to sender
✔✔name the three places to get into a gunfight? - ✔✔hallway
doorway
in room
, ✔✔what are the elements of a dynamic entry? - ✔✔speed
surprise
violence of action
✔✔what is the OODA Loop? - ✔✔Observe
Orient
Decide
Act
✔✔what is the order of the scanning sequence? - ✔✔the entire person
their hands
their immediate area
✔✔what is the ALERRT strategy for civilians in an active shooter situation? - ✔✔Avoid
danger
Deny access
Defend yourself
✔✔ 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
C) North Hollywood Shoot Out
D) 9/11 Terrorist Attacks - ✔✔B) Columbine High School
✔✔It is imperative that the first responding officer(s) to a random act of violence
differentiate between a _____________________ and _____________________.
A) Active Shooter / Homicide in Progress
B) Hostage Situation / Barricaded Suspect
C) Hostage Situation / Active Shooter
D) Mass Murderer / Thrill Killer - ✔✔C) Hostage Situation / Active Shooter
✔✔Which of the following is the correct response to a hostage / barricaded situation?
A) Conduct a hostage Rescue with at least one other officer
B) Search, Find and Confront the Hostage Taker
C) Locate, Triangulate, and Confront the Hostage Taker
D) Contain, Control, Communicate, Call SWAT and Hostage Negotiators, Create
Immediate Action Plan - ✔✔D) Contain, Control, Communicate, Call SWAT and
Hostage Negotiators, Create Immediate Action Plan
✔✔Which of the following is not a concept and principle of team movement?
A) Move as fast as you can
B) Stay together as much as possible
C) Cover the angles
