PPCT TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
The autonomic nervous system has two branches, what are they? - ANS Sympathetic and
parasympathetic
The concept between heart rate and performance that examines the heart rates optimal
performance is? - ANS inverted u-law
A person can experience up to what reduction of peripheral vision during the activation of sns? -
ANS 70%
The heart rate for optimal performance is? - ANS 115-145 bpm
Foods that maintain and build muscle are known as? - ANS proteins
The energy system that burns out after 10-15 seconds reducing the maximum output by 45% is
the? - ANS ATP/PC
What are the 3 components of acceptability that underlie the philosophy of PPCT system? -
ANS Medical, Legal, Tactical
Subject being escorted locks his arm out, what is he doing? what do you follow up with? -
ANS Straight arm lock out -- Straight arm take down
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, Subject being escorted suddenly curls his arm towards his chest, what is he doing? What do you
follow up with? - ANS Side curl -- transport wrist lock
When applying a wrist lock what knuckle should you apply pressure to? - ANS index knuckle
The type of neck restraint that applies pressure to the side of the neck is? - ANS Vascular
restraint
The principal to minimize risk to the offenders spine is the? - ANS neck brace principal
two methods of application for pressure points they are? - ANS touch pressure, stunning
strikes.
What are three criteria to be legally justified to restrain someone using handcuffs? -
ANS escape risk, committed crime, harm to self or others
You should always search a subject before cuffing? (true or false) - ANS false
Most common purpose for application of angle kick to common peroneal is? - ANS Motor
dysfunction
What is the striking principal that causes motor dysfunction based on maximum transfer of
kinetic energy? - ANS fluid shockwave principal
primary target for a straight punch? - ANS torso
neck restraint that is most dangerous, that applies pressure to the trachea? - ANS respiratory
restraint
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ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
The autonomic nervous system has two branches, what are they? - ANS Sympathetic and
parasympathetic
The concept between heart rate and performance that examines the heart rates optimal
performance is? - ANS inverted u-law
A person can experience up to what reduction of peripheral vision during the activation of sns? -
ANS 70%
The heart rate for optimal performance is? - ANS 115-145 bpm
Foods that maintain and build muscle are known as? - ANS proteins
The energy system that burns out after 10-15 seconds reducing the maximum output by 45% is
the? - ANS ATP/PC
What are the 3 components of acceptability that underlie the philosophy of PPCT system? -
ANS Medical, Legal, Tactical
Subject being escorted locks his arm out, what is he doing? what do you follow up with? -
ANS Straight arm lock out -- Straight arm take down
2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
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, Subject being escorted suddenly curls his arm towards his chest, what is he doing? What do you
follow up with? - ANS Side curl -- transport wrist lock
When applying a wrist lock what knuckle should you apply pressure to? - ANS index knuckle
The type of neck restraint that applies pressure to the side of the neck is? - ANS Vascular
restraint
The principal to minimize risk to the offenders spine is the? - ANS neck brace principal
two methods of application for pressure points they are? - ANS touch pressure, stunning
strikes.
What are three criteria to be legally justified to restrain someone using handcuffs? -
ANS escape risk, committed crime, harm to self or others
You should always search a subject before cuffing? (true or false) - ANS false
Most common purpose for application of angle kick to common peroneal is? - ANS Motor
dysfunction
What is the striking principal that causes motor dysfunction based on maximum transfer of
kinetic energy? - ANS fluid shockwave principal
primary target for a straight punch? - ANS torso
neck restraint that is most dangerous, that applies pressure to the trachea? - ANS respiratory
restraint
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