ALERRT TEST. Exam Questions
and Verified Answers
what tragic event occurred that caused police agencies across the US to change
their tactics in rapid response to actor(s) killing innocent people? - ANSWER-
Columbine High School
It is imperative that the first responding officer to a random act of violence
differentiate between a _______ and _______. - ANSWER-Hostage
Situation/Active Shooter
Contain, Control, Communicate, Call SWAT and Hostage Negotiators, Create
Immediate action plan. - ANSWER-Which of the following is the correct response
to a Hostage/barricade situation?
Move as fast as you can - ANSWER-Which of the following is NOT a concept and
principle of team movement?
Stop The Killing - ANSWER-The number one goal when responding to an active
shooter or Homicide in progress is to:
When evaluating the need to close distance, you should ask which of the following
questions? Can i eliminate the threat? Can i restrict or isolate the suspects
, movement? Can i take resources away from the suspect (weapons, escape routes)
- ANSWER-All of the above questions would be asked
what are the priorities of work after a lethal engagement occurs? - ANSWER-
Security, immediate action plan, and Medical
Action is faster than reaction - ANSWER-When faced with an armed threat and
limited/ no cover is available, it is important to remember that_____________.
There is no driving force (nothing seen, nothing heard or known upon arrival) -
ANSWER-A solo officer should make a direct-to-threat entry into an Active Shooter
crisis site except for when
In most situations, secondary/ and follow-up responders should not move into an
area believed to be occupied by friendly forces - ANSWER-Until positive "link-up"
has been made
What is the maximum number of officers used to form a single contact team when
entering into an enclosed structure? - ANSWER-No more than 5
540 degrees of cover - ANSWER-All team movement is based upon the concept of
The "laser rule" referd to - ANSWER-Weapons muzzle discipline
When responding to an active shooter, the contact team should _____________
the sounds of gun fire. - ANSWER-Move quickly to
and Verified Answers
what tragic event occurred that caused police agencies across the US to change
their tactics in rapid response to actor(s) killing innocent people? - ANSWER-
Columbine High School
It is imperative that the first responding officer to a random act of violence
differentiate between a _______ and _______. - ANSWER-Hostage
Situation/Active Shooter
Contain, Control, Communicate, Call SWAT and Hostage Negotiators, Create
Immediate action plan. - ANSWER-Which of the following is the correct response
to a Hostage/barricade situation?
Move as fast as you can - ANSWER-Which of the following is NOT a concept and
principle of team movement?
Stop The Killing - ANSWER-The number one goal when responding to an active
shooter or Homicide in progress is to:
When evaluating the need to close distance, you should ask which of the following
questions? Can i eliminate the threat? Can i restrict or isolate the suspects
, movement? Can i take resources away from the suspect (weapons, escape routes)
- ANSWER-All of the above questions would be asked
what are the priorities of work after a lethal engagement occurs? - ANSWER-
Security, immediate action plan, and Medical
Action is faster than reaction - ANSWER-When faced with an armed threat and
limited/ no cover is available, it is important to remember that_____________.
There is no driving force (nothing seen, nothing heard or known upon arrival) -
ANSWER-A solo officer should make a direct-to-threat entry into an Active Shooter
crisis site except for when
In most situations, secondary/ and follow-up responders should not move into an
area believed to be occupied by friendly forces - ANSWER-Until positive "link-up"
has been made
What is the maximum number of officers used to form a single contact team when
entering into an enclosed structure? - ANSWER-No more than 5
540 degrees of cover - ANSWER-All team movement is based upon the concept of
The "laser rule" referd to - ANSWER-Weapons muzzle discipline
When responding to an active shooter, the contact team should _____________
the sounds of gun fire. - ANSWER-Move quickly to
