PPCT Exam Questions and Answers
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1. The autonomic nervous system is divided into two branches, the parasympathetic
nervous system and the sympathetic nervous system. - ANSWER-True
2. A person can experience up to 70% reduction in peripheral vision during activation of
the SNS. - ANSWER-True
3. The concept that depicts the relationship between heart rate and performance and
examines the heart rate zone for optimal performance is known as: - ANSWER-Inverted
- U Law
4. The heart rate zone for optimal performance is: - ANSWER-115-145
5. Foods that maintain and build muscle that are used as an energy source during times
of stress and to increase mental performance are known as: - ANSWER-Proteins
6. The energy system that burns out after 10-15 seconds, reducing the maximum output
by 45%, is the: - ANSWER-ATP/PC Systems
7. The three Components of Acceptability that underline the research philosophy of the
PPCT System are Tactical, Legal, and Human Factors. - ANSWER-False
8. A subject resists from the Escort Position by pulling his arm away from the officer. -
ANSWER-Defensive Resistance
9. The subject is not willing to comply with the officer's verbal commands and makes
threatening statements to the officer. This is an example of: - ANSWER-Verbal Non-
Compliance
10. Officers are dispatched to investigate a suspicious subject in front of an all night
convenience store. Upon arrival, the officers are confronted by a subject who
immediately produces a knife and lunges at the officers. - ANSWER-Deadly Force
Assault
11. Officers are called to an abortion clinic to remove unwanted protesters. When
officers attempt to escort a protester away from the scene, the protester goes "limp"
and/or becomes "dead weight." - ANSWER-Passive Resistance
12. While investigating a complaint of an "unwanted guest", officers confront a subject
who assumes a potentially "combative stance" and glares at them. - ANSWER-
Psychological Intimidation
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1. The autonomic nervous system is divided into two branches, the parasympathetic
nervous system and the sympathetic nervous system. - ANSWER-True
2. A person can experience up to 70% reduction in peripheral vision during activation of
the SNS. - ANSWER-True
3. The concept that depicts the relationship between heart rate and performance and
examines the heart rate zone for optimal performance is known as: - ANSWER-Inverted
- U Law
4. The heart rate zone for optimal performance is: - ANSWER-115-145
5. Foods that maintain and build muscle that are used as an energy source during times
of stress and to increase mental performance are known as: - ANSWER-Proteins
6. The energy system that burns out after 10-15 seconds, reducing the maximum output
by 45%, is the: - ANSWER-ATP/PC Systems
7. The three Components of Acceptability that underline the research philosophy of the
PPCT System are Tactical, Legal, and Human Factors. - ANSWER-False
8. A subject resists from the Escort Position by pulling his arm away from the officer. -
ANSWER-Defensive Resistance
9. The subject is not willing to comply with the officer's verbal commands and makes
threatening statements to the officer. This is an example of: - ANSWER-Verbal Non-
Compliance
10. Officers are dispatched to investigate a suspicious subject in front of an all night
convenience store. Upon arrival, the officers are confronted by a subject who
immediately produces a knife and lunges at the officers. - ANSWER-Deadly Force
Assault
11. Officers are called to an abortion clinic to remove unwanted protesters. When
officers attempt to escort a protester away from the scene, the protester goes "limp"
and/or becomes "dead weight." - ANSWER-Passive Resistance
12. While investigating a complaint of an "unwanted guest", officers confront a subject
who assumes a potentially "combative stance" and glares at them. - ANSWER-
Psychological Intimidation
