Active Shooter Awareness Course (US) 2026

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   How does the FBI define an active shooter?

   • AAnyone who carries a firearm openly in a public building or a parking lot
   • BOne or more people actively trying to kill people in a populated area
   • CA person who fires a gun once by accident inside a home
   • DA person who threatens a coworker by email but has no weapon
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. One or more people actively trying to kill people in a populated area

   The FBI defines an active shooter as one or more individuals actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   CISA guidance says active shooter incidents are often over how quickly?

   • AWithin 2 to 3 hours
   • BWithin 1 to 2 days
   • CWithin about 30 seconds of the first shot
   • DWithin 10 to 15 minutes
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Within 10 to 15 minutes

   CISA says these incidents are often over within 10 to 15 minutes, often before police arrive, so people must be ready to act on their own.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   National Archives active shooter guidance says security officers on site should do what?

   • ALock themselves in the office and turn off the radio
   • BSearch every floor of the building alone until they find the attacker
   • CLeave the site and wait for the next shift to start
   • DHelp contain the situation and assist police, not hunt the attacker
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Help contain the situation and assist police, not hunt the attacker

   National Archives guidance says security guards contain the situation and assist police. They should not seek out or engage the suspect.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   CISA's active shooter pocket card says to note what in any building you enter?

   • AWhere the vending machines are
   • BThe two nearest exits
   • CThe color of the walls
   • DThe number of parking spaces
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. The two nearest exits

   Knowing the two nearest exits ahead of time lets you move fast if you need to run.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   Under OSHA's emergency action plan rule, which item must a plan include?

   • AA list of the workers' favorite meals
   • BA way to account for all employees after evacuation
   • CThe date the building was last painted
   • DThe home phone numbers of every customer and every visitor
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. A way to account for all employees after evacuation

   OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 lists minimum plan elements, including procedures to account for all employees after an evacuation.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   DHS suggests active shooter drills that teach staff to do which of these?

   • AIgnore loud noises until a manager confirms them
   • BWait in the lobby for instructions
   • CRecognize the sound of gunshots
   • DTurn off all phones for the whole drill
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Recognize the sound of gunshots

   DHS lists recognizing the sound of gunshots, reacting quickly, calling 911 and reacting when police arrive as parts of a good exercise.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   DHS lists which behavior as a possible sign of potential workplace violence?

   • ATaking a normal lunch break at the usual time each day
   • BAsking for a day off for a wedding
   • CWearing a new jacket to work
   • DExplosive outbursts of anger without a clear cause
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Explosive outbursts of anger without a clear cause

   DHS lists explosive outbursts of anger or rage without provocation, more alcohol or drug use and unexplained absences among possible warning signs.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   What does DHS say about employees who become violent at work?

   • AThey always snap with no warning at all
   • BThey are always new employees
   • CThey usually show signs first and do not just snap
   • DThey can always be spotted by the clothes that they wear
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. They usually show signs first and do not just snap

   DHS says people typically do not just snap. They often show signs over time, which is why reporting concerns early matters.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   Under CISA guidance, what should a report of suspicious activity be based on?

   • AThe person's age and gender
   • BThe person's race or religion
   • CA feeling you have, even with no facts to explain it
   • DObserved behavior and facts you can explain
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Observed behavior and facts you can explain

   CISA says reports should be based on observed behavior with facts you can explain, never on race, religion, sex or sexual orientation alone.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    In CISA's Power of Hello, what is a good first step when a person's behavior seems a little odd?

    • AIgnore it and keep walking
    • BGreet them and ask how you can help
    • CPost their photo online
    • DFollow them closely without saying anything
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Greet them and ask how you can help

    The OHNO approach is Observe, Initiate a hello, Navigate the risk and Obtain help. A friendly greeting often shows whether there is a real concern.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Under the "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign, where should non-emergency suspicious activity be reported?

    • AOn social media so others can see
    • BDirectly to the Department of Homeland Security office
    • CTo the person you are reporting
    • DTo local law enforcement or a person of authority
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. To local law enforcement or a person of authority

    DHS says to report suspicious activity to local law enforcement or a person of authority, and to call 911 in an emergency. Do not report it to DHS.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    In Run, Hide, Fight, when should you choose to run?

    • AWhen there is a safe escape path
    • BOnly if everyone else in the room agrees to come
    • CNever; always hide first
    • DOnly after police arrive
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. When there is a safe escape path

    If there is an accessible escape path, DHS guidance says to try to get out, even if others will not follow.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    You are escaping from an active shooter. What should you do with your bag and coat?

    • APack them carefully first
    • BGo back for them later
    • CHand them to police
    • DLeave them behind
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Leave them behind

    CISA and DHS guidance say to leave belongings behind so nothing slows you down.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    After you get out, what should you do about people heading toward the danger area?

    • ALet them go in so they can help the injured
    • BAsk them to film what happens
    • CTry to keep them from going in
    • DIgnore them and walk away
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Try to keep them from going in

    DHS guidance says to prevent others from entering an area where the active shooter may be.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    A good hiding place during an active shooter incident should be what?

    • AInside an unlocked closet in plain sight
    • BNext to the main entrance
    • COut of view and behind a locked door
    • DIn an open hallway near a window
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Out of view and behind a locked door

    Federal guidance says to hide out of the shooter's view, in a place that gives protection, such as an office with a closed and locked door.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    You are hiding in a locked office. What should you do with your cell phone?

    • ALeave it on speaker
    • BSilence it so it makes no sound
    • CTurn the ringer volume all the way up
    • DPlay music to stay calm
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Silence it so it makes no sound

    CISA says to silence mobile devices while hiding, and to stay quiet, so you do not give away your location.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    You are hiding and cannot speak safely. What can you do on a 911 call?

    • AText a friend instead
    • BHang up right away and try calling back an hour later
    • CShout your location
    • DLeave the line open so the dispatcher can listen
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Leave the line open so the dispatcher can listen

    If you cannot speak, leaving the line open lets the dispatcher hear what is happening.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    When is fighting back the right choice in Run, Hide, Fight?

    • AOnly as a last resort when your life is in immediate danger
    • BAs soon as you hear any loud noise anywhere in the building
    • CWhenever a stranger walks into your work area without a badge
    • DBefore you check whether there is a safe way to escape
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Only as a last resort when your life is in immediate danger

    DHS guidance says to take action against the shooter only as a last resort, when your life is in imminent danger.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    Which detail should you give the 911 dispatcher during an active shooter incident?

    • AThe attacker's location and description
    • BYour work schedule
    • CThe name of the cleaning company
    • DThe year the building was built and who designed it
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The attacker's location and description

    DHS lists the shooter's location, number of shooters, physical description, number and type of weapons and number of possible victims.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    When police arrive at an active shooter scene, what should you do with your hands?

    • AKeep them empty and visible
    • BWave them to get attention
    • CPut them in your pockets
    • DUse them to grab an officer
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Keep them empty and visible

    Drop anything you are holding and keep your hands empty and visible, so officers can see you are not a threat.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    As you leave the building, police officers rush past you. What should you do?

    • AFollow the officers back inside
    • BRun back to get your belongings
    • CStop the nearest officer and ask for directions out
    • DKeep going and do not stop them to ask for help
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Keep going and do not stop them to ask for help

    DHS guidance says not to stop officers to ask for help or directions while you evacuate. Keep moving and follow the responders' directions.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    The first officers inside move past people who are hurt. Why?

    • AThey are waiting for news crews and fire trucks to arrive first
    • BThey think the injured are already safe
    • CTheir first job is to stop the attacker; rescue teams follow
    • DThey are not allowed by law to help anyone who is hurt
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Their first job is to stop the attacker; rescue teams follow

    The first officers go straight to the threat. Rescue teams follow to treat and remove the injured.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    DHS Stop the Bleed says a person with severe bleeding can die within how long?

    • AAbout 1 hour
    • B1 full day
    • CAbout 3 hours
    • D5 minutes
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 5 minutes

    DHS says a bleeding person can die within five minutes, and bystanders will always be first on the scene.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    After the threat is over, what does DHS say should happen at the assembly point?

    • AAccount for everyone to find who is missing or hurt
    • BHold a staff meeting about sales
    • CSend everyone home right away
    • DReopen the building so business can continue as normal
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Account for everyone to find who is missing or hurt

    DHS says to account for all people at a designated assembly point to find out who may be missing or injured.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    After you reach safety, police want to question you. What should you expect?

    • AYou should post what you saw online first
    • BYou must go back inside to help search
    • CYou may be held as a witness until police say you can leave
    • DYou can leave whenever you like, even if police are still talking
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. You may be held as a witness until police say you can leave

    Federal guidance says people who escape will likely be held and questioned as witnesses. Do not leave until authorities say you may.

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