ACT 235 Defensive Tactics & Threat Assessment

Question 1

What is the first principle of defensive tactics?

Accepted Answer

Maintain a safe distance and assess the situation.

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Engage the threat immediately.

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Retreat to safety.

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Call for backup before acting.

Question 2

How should you assess a threat during a confrontation?

Accepted Answer

By observing body language, weapons, and the environment.

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By judging their size and strength.

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By waiting for them to act first.

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By relying on intuition alone.

Question 3

When should you use physical force in self-defense?

Accepted Answer

Only when there is an immediate threat to your safety.

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When someone insults you.

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When someone tries to escape.

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When someone disagrees with you.

Question 4

What is the best way to prevent a violent altercation?

Accepted Answer

Use de-escalation techniques and maintain composure.

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Escalate the situation to make them react.

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Fight back immediately.

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Shout at the individual to scare them.

Question 5

What should be your priority when assessing a threat?

Accepted Answer

Ensure your safety first and assess the threat.

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De-escalate the situation immediately.

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Neutralize the threat immediately.

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Call for backup before reacting.

Question 6

What is the importance of maintaining awareness during a confrontation?

Accepted Answer

To stay alert to possible threats and escape routes.

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To increase the chances of a physical altercation.

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To make the confrontation more intense.

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To avoid legal repercussions.

Question 7

What role does verbal communication play in defensive tactics?

Accepted Answer

It can de-escalate the situation and prevent physical confrontation.

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It is used to escalate the situation.

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It has no role in defensive tactics.

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It is used to threaten the opponent.

Question 8

What is the best method of defending against a knife attack?

Accepted Answer

Create distance, defend, and attempt to disarm if possible.

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Counter the attack with a strong strike.

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Attempt to disarm the attacker without creating distance.

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Stay close to the attacker to prevent harm.

Question 9

When should you consider using deadly force in self-defense?

Accepted Answer

When there is an imminent threat of serious injury or death.

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Only when the opponent is armed.

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When you are outnumbered.

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When the threat is verbal.