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  • Which technique from the source is used to increase control during a takedown?
  • Which statement best describes the factors that contribute to strike efficiency?
  • In the GAGE fall, the arms should be at what angle relative to the body when hitting the ground?
  • Which action is not described as part of the takedown transition or tearing procedures?
  • Which pressure point is described as a strike meant to stun?
  • What is the body part where you conduct a straight punch?
  • Balance displacement principle includes which action to bring the subject to ground?
  • Which pressure point is located behind the earlobe at the angle of the jaw?
  • What maneuver should an Officer do to make the transition to inside takedown easier?
  • Which is the correct order of the levels of control from low to high?
  • When a strike is delivered to the common peroneal nerve motor, femoral nerve motor point, tibial nerve motor point, or superficial peroneal motor point, what is the officer trying to cause?
  • What energy level does the lactic acid system provide?
  • Which of the following is NOT a listed reason to handcuff?
  • Which of the following is NOT a SKD grip?
  • The pain compliance control principle states that a stimulus pain used to control resistant behavior should be effective within how many seconds?
  • Which statement best describes deadly force justifications?
  • Which SKD stroke is listed last among the strokes provided?
  • When should double locking of handcuffs be performed?
  • When a subject performs a straight-arm lockout, what action should the officer take to compel compliance?
  • Physical exhaustion is caused by depletion of this energy system?
  • Which are the two theories of control?
  • What is the basic defense technique against the 2 and 4 lines called?
  • Which statement best describes the stunning control principle?
  • What are the four survival strategies used in HFRG weapon retention and disarming?
  • Passive resistance is best described by which behavior?
  • Which of the following is an example of psychological intimidation?
  • The mandibular angle pressure point is described as located behind the ear at the angle of the jaw and applies pressure toward the tip of the nose.
  • Which is the first survival strategy in HFRG weapon retention?
  • What is the definition of reaction time?
  • Which energy system supports a brief sprint of around 12 seconds?
  • Beyond 90 seconds, which energy system becomes dominant and is described as the aerobic system with 31% output?
  • Which nerve motor point is at the base of the shin, just above the instep?
  • Perceptions come from what senses?
  • Under Hicks Law, how much does reaction time increase with each additional option?
  • What are the tactical reactionary gap options?
  • What is the basic defense technique against the 5 line called?
  • The SNS stands for which physiological system?
  • If a subject locks their wrist while in a side arm curl, what should the officer do to release the lock and gain compliance?
  • The straight arm bar takedown is used as a follow-up after which lines of attack?
  • Which of the following is a component of the four-prong test for use of force?
  • Which step involves applying pressure using the digital tip?
  • Which level of control includes the use of weapons other than hands?
  • What is considered the most fundamental and critical aspect of tactical handcuffing?
  • Which form of resistance is described as passive actions (dead weight)?
  • SNS activation can also cause critical incident amnesia; how does sleep help?
  • What is the correct order of levels of resistance from low to high?
  • Which of the following is an example of verbal non-compliance?
  • A block on the 1, 3, and 6 lines should be directed to which area?
  • Which energy system provides energy for short bursts up to about 10 seconds?
  • In handcuffing technique, which grip arrangement is described as the proper grip?
  • Which nerve motor point is in the middle of the inside of the thigh, halfway between the groin and knee?
  • Which statement reflects the intended outcome of the quick energy transfer to the ground ready position during a tactical fall?
  • Active aggression is described as which of the following?
  • The four HFRG defensive counterstrikes delivered with the hands are listed in which order?
  • What is the expected duration of the muscle impairment from the motor dysfunction control technique?
  • Which line is designed to target the groin and bladder?
  • Which set best represents the senses used to form perceptions?
  • Gross motor skills involve which of the following?
  • What is the role of the short-term sensory store (STSS)?
  • Under the Inverted U-Law, what happens to performance when arousal is too high?
  • How do complex motor skills present during high heart rate?
  • In the context of transitioning to an inside takedown, what is the primary purpose of performing the brachial stun?
  • Which pressure point uses a 45-degree upward pressure toward the top of the head?
  • What are the two groups of carbohydrates?
  • Which pressure point involves applying pressure up to the top of the head?
  • Which of the following is NOT one of the leg counterstrikes listed?
  • What are the three types of baton strikes used?
  • What components are included in reporting use of force?
  • Which energy system stores immediate energy for rapid bursts of activity?
  • Distraction technique primary action?
  • What are the three basic motor skill classifications?
  • Defensive resistance is best described as which of the following?
  • Autonomic nervous system has two branches. What are they?
  • Which of the following is one of the four HFRG defensive counterstrikes delivered with the hands?
  • Knife assaults are generally considered a deadly force encounter.
  • The flick stun targets which parts?
  • What is the primary follow up control to lines 2, 4 and 5 called?
  • Which item is NOT a prong in the four-prong test for use of force?
  • The Parasympathetic Nervous System calms the body after threat. Which option best describes it?
  • Which sequence correctly lists the four hand-related HFRG counterstrikes in the order shown?
  • Which option represents the tearing technique's target area when used?
  • Which nerve motor point is located on the inside of the forearm at the base of the wrist, just above the heel of the hand?
  • What is the first step in the tactically falling back sequence in GAGE?
  • What are the three relative positions for an Officer?
  • The line of attack designed to go after the groin and bladder is which?
  • What is the purpose of targeting motor points with intermediate weapons?
  • What is the basic defense technique against the 1, 3, and 6 lines called?
  • The tearing technique is described as a ripping action directed at which limb region?
  • Which tactic is recommended when disengaging from a subject?
  • For the femoral nerve motor point, what is the recommended strike direction?
  • Which nerve motor point is on the top of the calf just below the knee?
  • What are motor points?
  • What percentage of body weight fluid loss can impair functions and increase fatigue?
  • What is the fifth step to correctly apply pressure to a nerve pressure point?
  • Which nerve motor point is located at the area where the trapezius attaches to the side of the neck?
  • Which of the following best describes the pain compliance principle?
  • Which basic defense technique is used against line 5?
  • What is the reactionary gap principle?
  • The infra-orbital nerve pressure point is applied at the base of the nose with what directional pressure?
  • Which action is described as a method to facilitate the transition to a closer control during a takedown?
  • What is the definition of movement time?
  • Which SKD stroke is considered the most lethal?
  • When the SNS is triggered it causes?
  • Balance displacement control principle involves displacing balance through leverage to move the subject's center of gravity beyond their feet, often with which supporting steps?
  • The brachial plexus tie-in motor point is described as being above the armpit at the junction of which muscles?
  • What is the intended outcome of applying the motor dysfunction control technique?
  • Which law states if you have more than one option to select from your reaction time increases?
  • In the energy system progression, which system comes after the lactic acid system during extended effort?
  • The One Plus One Theory prescribes applying force at what level relative to resistance?
  • The brachial plexus origin pressure point is located on the side of the neck about how far from the base?
  • Which body part is targeted by the block on lines 1, 3, and 6?
  • What are the three primary energy systems?
  • When are intermediate weapons used?
  • What is the first step to correctly apply pressure to a nerve pressure point?
  • Which of the following is NOT one of the SKD strokes?
  • In reporting use of force, which element covers observations and verbal commands during the approach?
  • Which energy system is associated with sustained longer-duration activities?
  • When defending against line 4 of attack, both arms should be placed:
  • Which nerve motor point is located 2 inches below the elbow joint on the top of the forearm?
  • Hard empty hand control techniques are used in which scenario?
  • What is the first method of application in the HFRG system?
  • Which item is NOT listed as a combat variable?
  • In the levels of control, which level comes after verbal direction?
  • Which are examples of intermediate weapons?
  • For the radial nerve motor point, what is the recommended strike direction?
  • The stunning control principle lasts for how many seconds?
  • After 90 seconds, which energy system remains dominant, leaving you at about 31% output?
  • During HFRG disarming, which step comes immediately after creating a distractionary window?
  • Which of the following is NOT a trigger that activates the SNS?
  • Deadly force assault is defined as which of the following?
  • Which maneuver is used to facilitate a smoother transition to a closer contact stance during a takedown?
  • Which nerve motor point is on the outside of the thigh about 6 inches above the knee?
  • What is the definition of survival stress?
  • Which type of subject is most common during an arrest?
  • Which baton strike is considered the weakest among the three?
  • Which term describes the total time from stimulus to movement completion?
  • Which SKD stroke is designed as a block?
  • When pressure is applied to the infraorbital pressure point, which HFRG principle is being used?
  • What is the motor dysfunction control principle unique to HFRG?
  • Which of the following is NOT a baton strike type mentioned?
  • Deadly force is defined as force that may result in which outcomes?
  • During an Iron Wrist Take Down, what must you do to gain full control?
  • Which option correctly identifies the target of the tearing technique?
  • What is the definition of combat stress?
  • What energy output level characterizes the ATP/PC system?
  • Where are perceptions first stored when they are initially received?
  • In the resistance levels, which level comes after passive resistance?
  • Handcuff maintenance includes which of the following elements?
  • Which option lists the primary purpose of the brachial stun in this context?
  • What is the second step in the weapon retention system?
  • What are the three tactical considerations for handcuffing?
  • The hypoglossal pressure point is described as being located 1 inch forward of the r notch of the mandible and under the jaw.
  • What is the role of long-term memory (LTM) in decision-making when STM provides no information?
  • What is the definition of response time?
  • What is the term for the safe distance an officer maintains with others?
  • Which of the following best defines movement time?
  • Which energy system is primarily used during long-duration, steady-state activities?
  • Which three standards were used to create HFRG techniques?
  • Fine motor skills are characterized by which ability?
  • What is combat anxiety defined as?
  • Which body region is the tearing technique targeting?
  • The tear is designed as a ripping technique to what part of the body?
  • The 3 HFRG Defensive Counterstrikes delivered with the legs include which of the following?
  • What theory states that as stress levels increase, performance deteriorates?
  • Distraction techniques control principle states that the subject's motor action is weakened by a short change in thought process for about how long?
  • Which areas should be avoided with intermediate weapons unless deadly force is justified?
  • When a subject performs a side arm curl, what reaction should the officer take to gain compliance?
  • In the described Total Control Theory, the preferred approach to force is to be:
  • Which of the following is NOT a SKD stroke?
  • How many lines of knife attacks are taught in PPCT SKD?
  • Which step involves using verbal commands?
  • Soft empty hand control techniques are used in which scenario?
  • The line of attack designed to go after the head, neck, and shoulders is which line?
  • Which item is NOT listed as one of the four issues that prepare officers for a disarming encounter?
  • Which nerve motor point is located on the top of the calf just below the knee?
  • From which memory must a response strategy originate if there is nothing in short-term memory (STM)?
  • Which is a type of subject encountered during an arrest?
  • Why is transferring energy to the ground ready position quickly important during a fall?
  • What is suggested to manage backlash?
  • During the HFRG disarming procedure, after closing the reactionary gap and creating a distractionary window and parry, what is the final action?
  • The most important thing to be considered when on the ground is___
  • The flick is designed to stun which body parts?
  • Which maneuver is described as aiding the transition to an inside takedown?
  • Which pressure point is the brachial plexus origin pressure point located on the side of the neck?
  • Which statement best describes the tearing technique described in the procedures?
  • Where are perceptions analyzed and strategy formed?
  • The tearing technique targets which limb region?
  • Which sleep period provides the most complete recovery after SNS activation?
  • What are the four steps in the weapon retention system?
  • What SKD grip is considered the most lethal?
  • What is the role of proteins?
  • What are the four issues that prepare officers for a disarming encounter?
  • When selecting handcuffs, what factors should guide the choice?
  • Which of the following lists correctly represents the four steps in tactically falling back in the GAGE technique?
  • Which description best characterizes fats?
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