PPCT Final Exam 2023 Practice Test
Questions With Correct Answers
The PPCT Resistance Control Continuum consists of two levels. They are: - Answer
Levels of resistance and Levels of control
Striking 1 - Answer Strike a nerve motor to create a motor dysfunction
Touch Pressure - Answer Locate a nerve pressure point and gradually increase the
pressure until compliance is gained
The verbal commands of a correction officer to a subject are examples of which level of
control - Answer Verbal direction
When an officer strikes a nerve motor point, the striking principle that permits maximum
transfer of kinetic energy is known as: - Answer Fluid Shock Wave Principle
Identify the stages of reaction time, in order: - Answer Perceive, Analyze/Evaluate,
Formulate a plan, and initiate Motor Action
A correctional officer at the scene of a riot, as required to strike an inmate with a baton
in order to gain control of the subject. This is an example of which level of control? -
Answer Intermediate Weapon Control
According to PPCT, the two blocking motor points of the arm are: - Answer Radial and
Median
Identify the purpose of a distraction technique: - Answer Weaken motor action
According to PPCT, an officer confronted by an unarmed but potentially aggressive
inmate should maintain the following recommended distance: - Answer 6 foot
An officer escorting subject who does a side arm curl form of resistance should use
which of the PPCT Joint Locks to control the subject? - Answer Transport Wrist-lock
The two methods of application in PPCT are: - Answer Touch pressure and striking
An inmate who pulls away from an officer when they are being escorted from one place
to another is demonstrating which level of resistance? - Answer Defensive resistance
The relative position which should be avoided whenever possible, is referred to as the: -
Answer Inside position
Touch pressure - Answer Pain compliance
Questions With Correct Answers
The PPCT Resistance Control Continuum consists of two levels. They are: - Answer
Levels of resistance and Levels of control
Striking 1 - Answer Strike a nerve motor to create a motor dysfunction
Touch Pressure - Answer Locate a nerve pressure point and gradually increase the
pressure until compliance is gained
The verbal commands of a correction officer to a subject are examples of which level of
control - Answer Verbal direction
When an officer strikes a nerve motor point, the striking principle that permits maximum
transfer of kinetic energy is known as: - Answer Fluid Shock Wave Principle
Identify the stages of reaction time, in order: - Answer Perceive, Analyze/Evaluate,
Formulate a plan, and initiate Motor Action
A correctional officer at the scene of a riot, as required to strike an inmate with a baton
in order to gain control of the subject. This is an example of which level of control? -
Answer Intermediate Weapon Control
According to PPCT, the two blocking motor points of the arm are: - Answer Radial and
Median
Identify the purpose of a distraction technique: - Answer Weaken motor action
According to PPCT, an officer confronted by an unarmed but potentially aggressive
inmate should maintain the following recommended distance: - Answer 6 foot
An officer escorting subject who does a side arm curl form of resistance should use
which of the PPCT Joint Locks to control the subject? - Answer Transport Wrist-lock
The two methods of application in PPCT are: - Answer Touch pressure and striking
An inmate who pulls away from an officer when they are being escorted from one place
to another is demonstrating which level of resistance? - Answer Defensive resistance
The relative position which should be avoided whenever possible, is referred to as the: -
Answer Inside position
Touch pressure - Answer Pain compliance
