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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of the following BEST describes the concept of "baseline behavior" in situational awareness?
The standard protocol for responding to emergencies
The normal patterns of behavior in a specific environment
The routine checklist for personal safety equipment
The steps taken after identifying a potential threat
Question 2 of 10
2. What is the MOST critical first step when entering an unfamiliar environment?
Identify the nearest exit points
Approach unfamiliar people to establish rapport
Turn on your phone’s flashlight for visibility
Take a photo to document your surroundings
Question 3 of 10
3. In the OODA loop, what does the "Orient" phase focus on?
Reacting instinctively to immediate danger
Observing without making decisions
Analyzing gathered information to understand threats
Developing complex escape plans
Question 4 of 10
4. Which body language cue from another person might indicate a potential threat?
Relaxed posture with open gestures
Frequent shifting of weight and avoiding eye contact
Calm demeanor with a steady, casual gaze
Friendly gestures paired with consistent smiling
Question 5 of 10
5. What is the MAIN advantage of maintaining a "soft focus" when observing your environment?
It reduces mental fatigue
It allows you to concentrate solely on specific objects
It enhances your ability to detect subtle peripheral movements
It ensures you don’t appear overly alert to others
Question 6 of 10
6. When faced with a sudden, escalating confrontation, which de-escalation technique is MOST effective?
Immediately matching the aggressor’s energy to establish dominance
Using clear, calm verbal communication and non-threatening body language
Ignoring the aggressor completely and walking away without acknowledgment
Making intense eye contact and standing rigid to show confidence
Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following scenarios BEST represents "target hardening" behavior?
Walking home while texting to appear busy
Using headphones in both ears to block out distractions
Walking confidently with awareness, avoiding isolated areas
Relying solely on security cameras for personal safety
Question 8 of 10
8. What is the primary reason people often fail to recognize developing threats?
A lack of physical self-defense training
Over-reliance on technology and distractions
Fear of offending others by being suspicious
All of the above
Question 9 of 10
9. In the context of digital situational awareness, which of the following is the MOST effective practice?
Sharing your live location on social media for safety
Using strong, unique passwords and two-factor authentication
Accepting friend requests from people with mutual friends
Disabling all privacy settings to stay connected with more people
Question 10 of 10
10. When traveling alone, which behavior increases your vulnerability to becoming a target?
Appearing confident and walking with purpose
Regularly checking your surroundings and maintaining awareness
Keeping personal items close and minimizing valuables
Repeatedly checking your phone while walking to your destination