ALICE Training Modules and Components 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In ALICE training, which component is described as the preferred first response when a threat is distant or unclear?
- Counter
- Lockdown
- Evacuate (Correct answer)
- Inform
Correct answer: Evacuate
Evacuate is preferred when the path to safety is clear, as removing people from the threat location is statistically the safest option.
Question 2: What does ALICE training teach about the traditional 'lockdown and hide' approach as a sole strategy?
- It is the most effective strategy in all situations
- It eliminates the need for evacuation
- It may be insufficient when a shooter gains access to secured rooms (Correct answer)
- It should be used for the first 30 minutes of any incident
Correct answer: It may be insufficient when a shooter gains access to secured rooms
ALICE highlights that passive lockdown can put people in danger if an attacker breaches a locked door, so a dynamic response is also taught.
Question 3: Which ALICE module addresses the psychological aftermath and recovery following a violent incident?
- Post-Incident Response Module (Correct answer)
- Counter Training Module
- Secure Lockdown Module
- Threat Alert Module
Correct answer: Post-Incident Response Module
The Post-Incident Response Module covers trauma-informed care, psychological first aid, and organizational recovery steps after a violent event.
Question 4: During the ALICE Inform component training, what type of language is emphasized when broadcasting a threat?
- Coded language to avoid panic
- Calm, specific, and actionable language (Correct answer)
- Technical law enforcement terminology
- Vague language to prevent attacker awareness
Correct answer: Calm, specific, and actionable language
Occupants need clear, specific information—such as location and direction of the threat—to make informed survival decisions quickly.
Question 5: What is one goal of the ALICE 'Counter' component that distinguishes it from passive resistance?
- Waiting for law enforcement to arrive
- Creating noise, movement, and chaos to disrupt the attacker's ability to aim (Correct answer)
- Barricading doors with furniture
- Calling 911 from a hidden location
Correct answer: Creating noise, movement, and chaos to disrupt the attacker's ability to aim
Counter teaches that creating unpredictable movement, noise, and chaos disrupts an attacker's focus and reduces their effectiveness.
Question 6: In the context of ALICE training modules, 'shelter in place' differs from a full lockdown in what way?
- Shelter in place is used only for weather emergencies, not active threats
- Shelter in place means staying in a room with windows open
- Shelter in place applies to hazmat or outdoor threats, while lockdown responds to internal threats (Correct answer)
- They are identical procedures with different names
Correct answer: Shelter in place applies to hazmat or outdoor threats, while lockdown responds to internal threats
Shelter in place is typically for external hazards like chemical spills, while lockdown focuses on internal or immediate building threats.
Question 7: ALICE train-the-trainer programs are designed to:
- Replace certified law enforcement officers in schools
- Certify internal staff to deliver ALICE training within their own organizations (Correct answer)
- Provide first aid and triage certification
- Develop custom evacuation software for buildings
Correct answer: Certify internal staff to deliver ALICE training within their own organizations
Train-the-trainer programs allow organizations to certify internal members who can then conduct ongoing ALICE training without external trainers.
ALICE Training Modules and Components 3
In ALICE training, which component is described as the preferred first response when a threat is distant or unclear?