PPCT Final Exam 2023 Revision
Questions With Correct Answers
Illustrated
Define the 3 components of acceptability for the PPCT system. - Answer 1) Tactical
---4 most times an officer faces resistance:
(a) During Handcuffing
(b) While escorting Individuals
(c) Passive Resistance
(d) Active Aggression
2) Medical
---Safety and medical implications of techniques
3) Legal
--True effectiveness of any system and it's defensibility in a court of law
Define the 5 principles of control to address resistive behavior - Answer 1) Pain
Compliance
2) Mental Stunning
---Last 3-7 seconds. Followed by control technique
3) Distraction Technique
---Weakens motor action by changing subject's thought process .
---Used Prior to joint locks and followed by control technique
4) Balance
5) Motor Dysfunction
---"Fluid Shock Wave Principle"
What is the "Fluid Shock Wave" principle? - Answer A Method of striking that maximizes
kinetic energy transfer
What are the 3 things that determine how much kinetic energy is transferred? - Answer
1) Velocity
2) Mass
3) Energy Duration
What are the 2 methods of application of PPCT - Answer 1) Touch Pressure
---Pain Compliance
2) Striking
---Motor Dysfunction
What are the 5 steps to correctly apply pressure to a nerve pressure point? - Answer 1)
Stabilize Target
Questions With Correct Answers
Illustrated
Define the 3 components of acceptability for the PPCT system. - Answer 1) Tactical
---4 most times an officer faces resistance:
(a) During Handcuffing
(b) While escorting Individuals
(c) Passive Resistance
(d) Active Aggression
2) Medical
---Safety and medical implications of techniques
3) Legal
--True effectiveness of any system and it's defensibility in a court of law
Define the 5 principles of control to address resistive behavior - Answer 1) Pain
Compliance
2) Mental Stunning
---Last 3-7 seconds. Followed by control technique
3) Distraction Technique
---Weakens motor action by changing subject's thought process .
---Used Prior to joint locks and followed by control technique
4) Balance
5) Motor Dysfunction
---"Fluid Shock Wave Principle"
What is the "Fluid Shock Wave" principle? - Answer A Method of striking that maximizes
kinetic energy transfer
What are the 3 things that determine how much kinetic energy is transferred? - Answer
1) Velocity
2) Mass
3) Energy Duration
What are the 2 methods of application of PPCT - Answer 1) Touch Pressure
---Pain Compliance
2) Striking
---Motor Dysfunction
What are the 5 steps to correctly apply pressure to a nerve pressure point? - Answer 1)
Stabilize Target
