PPCT EXAM STUDY GUIDE (Questions and
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What is the primary distraction technique from the Escort position?
Correct Answer -Knee strike delivered to the common peroneal nerve
When it comes to pressure points and nerve motor points what are the two
methods of application?
Correct Answer -1. Touch pressure
2. Strike pressure
What is the fluid shock wave principle?
Correct Answer --The heavy hand strike, relating to a 'vibration' type of
strike
-Using nerve motor points as targets and using "methods of striking that
maximize kinetic energy transfer"
-Dependent on the: velocity, mass, and energy duration
When is an officer justified to use intermediate weapons?
Correct Answer -To temporarily disable an offender when, empty hand
control has failed or the officer believes it will be insufficient to establish
control, or the use of deadly force is not justified.
What are the four weapon retention strategies to a spontaneous threat?
Correct Answer -1. Maintain the reactionary gap
2. Identify threatening body language
3. Develop a predetermined survival response
4. Maintain psychological control of the subject and the environment