ICAT De-Escalation Practice Exam

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• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Medication side effects, and Sleep deprivation are listed as symptoms of which category?
• What does 'emotional labeling' entail in de-escalation?
• Which of the following is considered a contingency plan when planning for de-escalation?
• How should de-escalation be applied in crowd control with someone under the influence?
• Which of the following is NOT a recommended Pre Response action?
• Which are examples of minimal encouragers?
• In crisis decision-making, which guideline helps prevent hasty choices?
• Which term describes symptoms caused by immediate life circumstances such as job, relationships, or finances?
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), medication side effects, and sleep deprivation are symptoms of which category?
• How many departments participated in the initial ICAT pilot?
• An incident that could escalate into something bigger or cause SBI or death is termed a Critical Incident. Which option below is a synonym described in the material?
• De-escalation in crowd control or protest situations?
• What fraction of inmates have severe mental illness?
• Before engaging with a person in crisis, what is the best initial step?
• What is the primary purpose of offering choices during a crisis?
• How do I-statements function in de-escalation?
• What is a key legal consideration when using de-escalation techniques?
• In risk assessment, how does proximity to others influence decisions?
• Which option best exemplifies active listening to show you care?
• Which priority focuses on minimizing risk to the subject?
• In the 80/20 rule, what portion of time should be spent listening?
• Which step is titled Identify options and determine best course of action?
• Why are offering choices pivotal in de-escalation?
• What is the overarching goal of ICAT?
• Which approach demonstrates avoiding role confusion during a de-escalation encounter?
• ICAT was created by which organization?
• What stance and posture support a de-escalatory approach?
• When is labeling emotions most effective in de-escalation?
• What process is used to assist individuals in finding safe and productive outcomes to unsettling events?
• How can officers maintain de-escalation effectiveness by managing stress?
• Which question helps determine personal readiness before acting?
• During the Act, Review, and Re-Assess phase, which question best reflects evaluating the outcome?
• What is a post-incident debrief and its value?
• Which element should be clearly documented to ensure accountability after a de-escalation encounter?
• What is the recommended physical approach distance to begin de-escalation?
• In crisis interactions, why is it important to acknowledge emotions and perspectives?
• Which description best captures the Collect Information step?
• Which category of drug is explicitly listed in the material?
• What is the first step in effective verbal de-escalation?
• Which practice is NOT recommended in Tactical Positioning/Repositioning?
• In the use-of-force continuum, what is the primary goal of de-escalation?
• Which statement best captures the impact of environmental factors on de-escalation?
• In de-escalation, which approach best addresses language barriers?
• Which term best describes experiencing symptoms from stressors in daily life such as job or relationship issues?
• When Emotions are HIGH, which mental process is reduced?
• In the context of the material, which category describes symptoms that occur due to temporary life stressors rather than chronic conditions?
• What is a key question to ask during the Assess Situation, Threats, and Risks step?
• In crisis intervention, which pair of phrases correctly completes the statement: The mission is not to ______ and _______, but the top priority is to ______?
• What fraction of inmates with severe mental illness also have drug/alcohol abuse?
• Which action is part of contingency planning to manage space during a crisis?
• Which action is part of the final CDM step?
• What distance is described as the distance an officer must keep to react to a sudden threat?
• Speaking up and taking action when situations are going poorly is described as which concept?
• Which sequence correctly describes the 3 Phase Response?
• When a subject is armed but not actively violent, what approach supports de-escalation?
• Cultural competence in de-escalation primarily affects which outcomes?
• Which step emphasizes evaluating risk and developing a plan with five priority levels?
• Why is bias awareness critical in de-escalation?
• When assessing risk in a crisis, which elements should be evaluated?
• Which action is advised when interacting with a potentially suicidal person according to the material?
• Trauma-informed care in de-escalation emphasizes which approach?
• Which is the third priority in the five priority levels?
• Which statement best reflects the purpose of the informal experiment mentioned in the material?
• Which term describes an individual who steps up and steps in when there is no leader in a group?
• Which category is explicitly identified as the source of symptoms such as Traumatic Brain Injury, Medication side effects, and Sleep deprivation?
• Which verbal technique acknowledges an emotional state before offering solutions?
• CIT model accurate statement?
• How can de-escalation be effective in a high-noise setting?
• Which approach helps maintain ethical standards during de-escalation?
• CDM stands for?
• Which of the following best describes a safety-first approach during a potentially escalating encounter?
• Intervening when a colleague is about to make a mistake, speaking up with a better solution to resolve the problem, or preventing problems before they occur describes which concept?
• What is the purpose of using 'I messages' in de-escalation?
• Which item is listed as a benefit of CDM?
• What percentage of shootings involved a subject unarmed or armed with something other than a firearm?
• The new method of determining threat level is based on what instead of distance?
• Which practice supports scene safety during de-escalation?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between severe mental illness and substance abuse among inmates?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a contributor to a Crisis?
• Since the ICAT pilot, approximately how many agencies have received ICAT training?
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), medication side effects, and sleep deprivation are listed as symptoms of which category?
• Why is adherence to policy important in de-escalation outcomes?
• Which statement is NOT one of the universal truths of human interaction?
• Which statement best describes ICAT's focus?
• Which is a recommended general interaction strategy?
• What is the purpose of reflective supervision in de-escalation training?
• The concept of ICAT is the integration of crisis recognition, communications, and tactics. Which term best completes this statement?
• Which is NOT a way to operate as a team?
• How does timing influence de-escalation success?
• What fraction of inmates have mental illness?
• What term is used for the approach that bases threat level on time rather than distance?
• What is a common pitfall in de-escalation attempts?
• Which communication practices support effective de-escalation?
• Distance + Cover equals ____.
• Which item is listed as a non-verbal cue to be cognizant of as a peace officer?
• The reactionary gap drill is associated with which officer?
• What does ICAT stand for?
• During Collect Information, which statement best describes the process?
• During de-escalation, which approach should be avoided to prevent argument?
• Which statement about the relationship between emotions and rational thinking during a crisis is true?
• What is the primary goal of de-escalation in a crisis?
• In an After Action Review, which approach is emphasized?
• What are the two risk categories of a threat assessment?
• Disengagement or withdrawal is the best option under which circumstances?
• What is the primary purpose of an After Action Review?
• How can officers avoid role confusion during a de-escalation encounter?
• After ICAT implementation, there was a decrease in use of force incidents, citizen injuries, and officer injuries. Which set of decreases occurred?
• How should an officer adjust tone and pace of speech to de-escalate?
• The ICAT pilot departments operated under what type of decree?
• What are the three most prevalent mental illnesses currently?
• What is the purpose of paraphrasing during crisis communication?
• What is the crisis intervention team (CIT) concept?
• Pointing weapons at potentially suicidal individuals can cause them to feel what type of increased emotion?
• Which of the following is a red flag that indicates a conversation may escalate and requires intensified de-escalation tactics?
• Which barrier to care is reported at 58.9% in the data?
• What is the role of a calm, respectful ethos in ICAT de-escalation?
• Why is ethical decision-making important in de-escalation?
• ICAT stands for Integrating Communications, Assessment, and Tactics. Which is NOT a component of this acronym?
• Which nonverbal cue should be avoided to prevent escalation?
• The ICAT model reduces which outcomes?
• Which action is NOT listed as part of keeping yourself in a winning situation?
• If you realize you misread a cue during a de-escalation, what should you do?
• When faced with threats of self-harm during a de-escalation, what approach is recommended?
• What are safe-communication practices for de-escalation?
• Which CDM step focuses on legal powers and agency policy?
• Which approach best integrates language support and nonverbal communication during de-escalation?
• Which verbal cue is essential to de-escalation?
• Which category describes symptoms stemming from misuse or abuse of substances such as alcohol, illegal drugs, or prescription medications?
• What best describes dynamic risk assessment in crisis situations?
• An officer's attitude and demeanor in cases involving mentally ill persons leaves a lasting impression. Which of the following best reflects this impact?
• Which category best describes rapid changes in mood/emotions, heightened sensitivity, illogical thinking, problems with concentration and memory, feeling of disconnection, and nervousness?
• Which metrics can be used to evaluate de-escalation effectiveness?
• What term describes a person with mental health symptoms, physical/external condition, substance misuse/abuse, and situational stressors?
• An incident that can evolve to something bigger or that could cause serious bodily injury or death is called what?
• Which combination of body language elements supports a de-escalatory stance?
• Which phenomenon should peace officers be mindful of to avoid escalating emotions in others?
• What is a well-executed de-escalation likely to yield?
• According to statistics, what proportions of US adults experience mental illness and serious mental illness respectively?
• Which term best describes symptoms arising from the misuse or abuse of substances including alcohol, illegal drugs, and prescription medications?
• Which type of questioning is recommended to gather information and de-escalate?
• Which strategies reinforce de-escalation training over time?
• When is force escalation appropriate after de-escalation attempts?
• Which vocal technique helps reduce tension during encounters?
• What is the primary purpose of the ICAT training?
• Common de-escalation strategy for domestic violence scenarios?
• Which practice supports accountability after a de-escalation incident?
• Which option best represents the progression described in the Behavioral Change Staircase?
• What should be done if a non-English speaker cannot be understood?
• In de-escalation, I-statements are used to?
• Which statement best describes the effect of a calm, steady cadence in de-escalation?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a common tactical equipment item used to deescalate?
• Which statement describes the tone and style that characterizes de-escalation?
• Which rule is cited as the classic example of distance in officer safety discussions?
• Which is described as the most common form of intellectual and developmental disability, may involve self-stimulatory behaviors, and is not always visibly apparent?
• What term describes an encounter where a suicidal person tries to force officers to use deadly force against them?
• Time-to-resolution is a metric used in de-escalation to measure:
• What is the primary objective of de-escalation in a crisis situation?
• What should be included when documenting debrief outcomes to close the loop?
• What is the first step in the CDM process?
• What three elements should be assessed when evaluating a subject's threat?
• In armed but not actively violent scenario, what role does backup play?
• Best practice for scene management during de-escalation?
• Interpreters when language barriers exist?
• How can you avoid commanding language that escalates a scene?
• ICAT brings what style of tactics to patrol officers?
• How does Crisis typically occur?
• What is a boundary-setting statement in de-escalation?
• When there is a group with no leader, what term describes an individual who steps up and steps in?
• In Identify options, which timing question should you consider?
• Taking ownership of challenging situations and taking the lead is defined as which concept?
• How do non-verbal cues support de-escalation?
• What is the top treatment challenge, based on the data, with the highest reported percentage?
• Which term describes an episode of mental and/or emotional distress that creates instability or danger?
• What is recommended for debriefing mentally ill or intoxicated individuals after an incident?
• Which option is least aligned with best practice in de-escalation?
• Which of the following is an indicator of an acute crisis that requires careful de-escalation?
• What can cause hallucinations, anxiety, delusions, depression, and disordered thoughts?
• Which technique is most effective for confirming understanding and showing active listening?
• Which practice helps maintain rapport in crisis intervention?
• What is the ultimate measure of a successful de-escalation outcome?