UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
1. The ___________________ illustrates the elements of the process by
which a GSO assesses a situation and selects a reasonable course of
action to ensure public safety and his or her own safety.
a. Continuous assessment process
b. National Use of Force Framework
c. Range of subject behaviours
d. Risk assessment process
e. None of the ab - CORRECT ANSWER b. National Use of Force Framework
2. A GSO may choose to disengage from a situation if there is no imminent
danger to anyone and there is no compelling reason to control a subject
immediately.
a. True
b. False - CORRECT ANSWER a. True
3. The steps in the assessment cycle are: Plan, Negotiate, Act.
a. True
b. False - CORRECT ANSWER b. False
4. GSOs should begin assessing a situation
a. While en route to the scene
b. When directed to do so by the supervisor
c. When directed to do so by the police
d. Upon arrival at the scene - CORRECT ANSWER b. When directed to do so by the
supervisor
, 5. When assessing a situation, GSOs should consider the availability of
escape routes.
a. True
b. False - CORRECT ANSWER a. True
6. When assessing a situation, GSOs should consider their own overall
fitness only if there are two or more subjects.
a. True
b. False - CORRECT ANSWER b. False
7. When assessing time and distance, GSOs should consider
a. The seriousness of the situation
b. The need for immediate action
c. The availability of escape routes
d. All of the above
e. (a) and (b) - CORRECT ANSWER d. All of the above
8. Increasing the distance between the GSO and the subject
a. Is a sign of fear and weakness on the part of the GSO
b. Is always an appropriate response when there is a serious and
pressing threat to public safety
c. May reduce the threat posed by the subject
d. None of the above
e. (b) and (c) - CORRECT ANSWER c. May reduce the threat posed by the subject
9. GSOs should disengage from an encounter with a subject only if the
GSO has been physically injured by the subject.
a. True