PPCT TEST PREP QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
When an officer is positioned directly beside the subject, this tactical position is
called: - ANSWER Level ll
The tactical components of handcuffing are approach to contact, control upon
touch and: - ANSWER Speed in application
The principle which states that the reaction time is added by approximately 150
milliseconds when the number of response options increases from one to two, is
known as: - ANSWER Hick's law
What level of tactical position should be utilized to approach both for
handcuffing and the escort position? - ANSWER Level ll 1/2
A control technique that disrupts the motor action by altering the thought
process. - ANSWER Distraction Technique
The stage of memory that analyzes and examines the information that is
received and then formulates a plan, depending on training and experience, is
known as the: - ANSWER Short term memory
The theory that is associated with a training system founded on the use of an
intermediate weapon for all ranges of resistance. - ANSWER Total control
theory
Which is NOT a common type of resistance officers will encounter? -
ANSWER Active Resistance
, Joint locks and pressure points that are painful and most likely will cause
minimal or no bruising or trauma to the subject are called _____ ______ _____
techniques. - ANSWER soft empty hand
The energy system that provides around 45 seconds of moderate endurance and
strength is the: - ANSWER Lactic acid system
Identify the motor skill that operates optimally when the heart rate is elevated. -
ANSWER gross motor
Which of the following is not a stage in the survival reaction time model? -
ANSWER REACT<---------this is not a stage
Analyze/Evaluate
Develop strategy
Motor initiation
Which is not an effective way of administering motor dysfunction? - ANSWER
Strikes must be delivered to joint motor points<-------(not effective)
Strikes must utilize Fluid Shock Wave Principles
Strikes should be delivered with whole body rotation
Which is not an effective way of administering motor dysfunction? - ANSWER
Strikes must be delivered to joint motor points
The energy system that is made up of small packets that are stored in the
muscles and used during high strength and high energy activities is the: -
ANSWER ATP/PC system
What is the tactical position that is directly in front of the subject and one that
should be avoided whenever possible? -
ANSWER the inside
What is the average length of a stunning technique? -
ANSWER 3-7 seconds
ANSWERS
When an officer is positioned directly beside the subject, this tactical position is
called: - ANSWER Level ll
The tactical components of handcuffing are approach to contact, control upon
touch and: - ANSWER Speed in application
The principle which states that the reaction time is added by approximately 150
milliseconds when the number of response options increases from one to two, is
known as: - ANSWER Hick's law
What level of tactical position should be utilized to approach both for
handcuffing and the escort position? - ANSWER Level ll 1/2
A control technique that disrupts the motor action by altering the thought
process. - ANSWER Distraction Technique
The stage of memory that analyzes and examines the information that is
received and then formulates a plan, depending on training and experience, is
known as the: - ANSWER Short term memory
The theory that is associated with a training system founded on the use of an
intermediate weapon for all ranges of resistance. - ANSWER Total control
theory
Which is NOT a common type of resistance officers will encounter? -
ANSWER Active Resistance
, Joint locks and pressure points that are painful and most likely will cause
minimal or no bruising or trauma to the subject are called _____ ______ _____
techniques. - ANSWER soft empty hand
The energy system that provides around 45 seconds of moderate endurance and
strength is the: - ANSWER Lactic acid system
Identify the motor skill that operates optimally when the heart rate is elevated. -
ANSWER gross motor
Which of the following is not a stage in the survival reaction time model? -
ANSWER REACT<---------this is not a stage
Analyze/Evaluate
Develop strategy
Motor initiation
Which is not an effective way of administering motor dysfunction? - ANSWER
Strikes must be delivered to joint motor points<-------(not effective)
Strikes must utilize Fluid Shock Wave Principles
Strikes should be delivered with whole body rotation
Which is not an effective way of administering motor dysfunction? - ANSWER
Strikes must be delivered to joint motor points
The energy system that is made up of small packets that are stored in the
muscles and used during high strength and high energy activities is the: -
ANSWER ATP/PC system
What is the tactical position that is directly in front of the subject and one that
should be avoided whenever possible? -
ANSWER the inside
What is the average length of a stunning technique? -
ANSWER 3-7 seconds
