TASER V19: CEW Instructor Certification Test (Part 1)

Question 1

According to the Version 19 TASER International, Inc. (TASER) training program, how long before presenting a user (or other) TASER Conducted Electrical Weapon (CEW) course is a CEW instructor required to check the TASER website to ensure he/she is using the most current version of the training and warning materials

Answer 1

72 Hours

Question 2

TRUE/FALSE: In deploying a CEW the officer should use the least number of CEW discharges to accomplish lawful objectives.

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

When deploying or using a CEW sensitive CEW target areas of the body to be avoided when practicable or possible include:

a) Head
b) Throat
c) Chest/breast
d) Chest area near the heart
e) Genitals
f) Known pre-existing injury areas
g) All of the above

Answer 3

g) All of the Above

Question 4

The preferred target areas (with the exception of sensitive CEW target areas) for CEW deployment are?

Answer 4

For Front Shots: Lower Center Mass (below the Chest or area of the Heart) and Legs.
For Back Shots: Below the Neck area.

Question 5

TRUE/FALSE: As with any use of force, the longer the CEW exposure the greater the potential cumulative physiologic or metabolic effects.

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

Officers should attempt to minimize the total or cumulative CEW exposure duration by:
a) Using the window of opportunity
b) Cuffing under power
c) Observing the person during breaks in the CEW
exposure
d) All of the above

Answer 6

d) All of the Above

Question 7

When deploying probes to the front of a person’s body, the CEW should generally be aimed:

Answer 7

So as to split the belt-line.

Question 8

The risk (or probability) of a CEW causing or contributing to a person’s cardiac arrest is:

Answer 8

Very Low

Question 9

TRUE/FALSE: Under the 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitutional standard: in judging whether [an officer’s] actions were reasonable, we must consider the risk of bodily harm that [the officer’s] actions posed to [the person] in light of the [person’s] threat to the public that [the officer] was trying to eliminate.

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

TRUE/FALSE: CEW use against a non-violent misdemeanant who appears to pose no immediate threat and who is given no warning is unconstitutional excessive force.

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

TRUE/FALSE: It is an excessive and unreasonable use of force for an officer to repeatedly administer electrical shocks with a CEW on a person who is no longer armed, has been brought to the ground, has been restrained physically by several other officers, and is no longer actively resisting arrest.

Answer 11

TRUE

Question 12

Experts have identified the following key factors related to CEW cardiac risks:

Answer 12

• Dart-to-Heart (“DTH”) Distances.

* Amount of Delivered Electrical Charge.

Question 13

As with any use of force tool or technique used by an officer:
a) Any use of force has a risk of death or serious
body harm.
b) The lower the number of force applications to
accomplish lawful objectives the better.
c) Nothing works 100 percent of the time and
contingencies should be considered.
d) The use of force must be in compliance with
appropriate legal, policy, and training directives,
standards, and requirements.
e) All of the above

Answer 13

e) All of the Above

Question 14

Factors courts may consider in determining the reasonableness of an officer’s use of force include, but are not limited to:

Answer 14

• The availability of (less injurious) alternative methods of
  capturing, controlling, restraining, or subduing a person.
• What officers knew about the person’s health, mental
  condition, or other relevant frailties.
• Whether officers warned the person that a certain type
  of force was about to be used, if possible.

Question 15

If the person is not an immediate threat or a flight risk from a serious event, then, courts have stated that a CEW should not be used:
a) When the person is passively resisting
b) When the person is actually or perceived to be
mentally ill.
c) Without the officer first attempting to use
negotiation, commands, or physical skills.
d) All of the above

Answer 15

d) All of the Above

Question 16

The term (currently) used for describing the incapacitating effects of a CEW is _____________.

Answer 16

Neuro-Muscular Incapacitation (NMI)

Question 17

Why is deploying the CEW probes into the person, even at close or point blank range, often a better option than a drive stun with the cartridge removed?

Answer 17

• It allows the person deploying the CEW to disengage
  and still deliver some effects of the CEW.
• It allows the person deploying the CEW to drive stun
  away from the probes with the cartridge still attached
  and increase the effects if needed.
• A drive stun with a cartridge removed will usually
  result in more significant “signature” marks than a
  probe deployment.

Question 18

A drive stun is sometimes not very effective because:
a) It is usually difficult to maintain contact with a
combative person.
b) The spread of the contact points on the person
is generally not large enough to cause NMI.
c) A pressure point application on a combative
person may be difficult to achieve
d) All of the above

Answer 18

d) All of the Above

Question 19

TRUE/FALSE: The more electrode pairs on a CEW applied to a person during a drive stun the greater the foreseeable quantum of force.

Answer 19

TRUE

Question 20

During CEW Voluntary Exposures, which of the following are required safety rules?
a) Always use two spotters when volunteer is
standing.
b) Spotters must hold volunteers under the armpit
to stabilize the shoulder and upper arm and
avoid twisting their shoulder.
c) The volunteer should be carefully lowered to the
ground.
d) All of the above

Answer 20

d) All of the Above

Question 21

The handheld electronic weapons manufactured by TASER are referred to as, “_________________.”

Answer 21

Conducted Electrical Weapons (CEW)

Question 22

When a violent person is incapacitated by the effects of the CEW and it is reasonably safe to do so, cover officer(s) should attempt to control/cuff the person under power. Doing so may ________________, _________________, __________________.

Answer 22

• Reduce the need for additional cycles, exposure, or
  cumulative exposures.
• Reduce the likelihood the person will roll during the
  cycle.
• Reduce the potential of injury to the officer(s) while the
  person is incapacitated only during the cycle.

Question 23

Why is a cartridge deployment, even at close range, often more desirable than a drive stun?

Answer 23

• Both probes make contact for the full 5 seconds.
• Less chance of multiple “signature marks” on the person.
• NMI can be achieved if a drive stun is applied over 12”
  from the darts.

Question 24

The standard CEW cycle if the trigger is pulled and released is _________ seconds.

Answer 24

05 (FIVE)

Question 25

Why is a daily CEW Spark-Test is recommended?

Answer 25

Verify the CEW is operating properly.

Question 26

When using spent TASER cartridges for drills, it is important to _________, ________, _________.

Answer 26

• Visually inspect each cartridge to verify there are no
  probes in it.
• Visually inspect each cartridge to verify there are no
  wires in it.
• Load the cartridge, point in a safe direction and
  discharge one cycle to ensure it is empty.

Question 27

Courts have ruled that:
a) The use of a CEW on a person involves the
application of force.
b) Each CEW application involves an additional use of
force.
c) Multiple CEW applications cannot be justified solely
on the grounds that a person fails to comply with a
command.
d) All of the Above

Answer 27

d) All of the Above

Question 28

Activated CEWs can ignite:

a) Gasoline and gasoline vapors
b) Butane
c) Some personal defense sprays
d) Some hair sprays or gels
e) All of the above

Answer 28

e) All of the Above

Question 29

Targeting the person’s back is usually preferable because: 1. __________

2. __________
3. __________
4. __________

Answer 29

• The back of the body has larger muscles.
• Reduced risk of hitting a sensitive body part.
• Clothing usually fits tighter across the back.
• Surprise factor.

Question 30

Name THREE examples of persons who are at an elevated risk of secondary effects from a CEW exposure.

Answer 30

1) Running persons.
2) Persons in elevated positions.
3 Persons in a flammable environment.

Question 31

What will occur if the trigger on an X26 is held down beyond 5-Seconds?

Answer 31

The electrical discharge will continue until the trigger is released.

Question 32

With the safety switch of the X26 in the up (ARMED) position, a single trigger pull and release will initiate _______________.

Answer 32

a 5-Second Cycle.

Question 33

What will occur to the electrical discharge cycle if the Safety Switch, of the X26, is put in the down (SAFE) position during the discharge cycle?

Answer 33

The cycle will stop immediately.

Question 34

What course of action should be taken if you see a “P” on the CID of an X26?

Answer 34

Leave the X26 alone until it has completed the Boot-Up Sequence.

Question 35

Name the FOUR types of data the X26 records.

Answer 35

1. The date and time of discharge.
2. The remaining battery strength.
3. The duration of the discharge.
4. The internal temperature of the X26.

Question 36

A 400-megahertz (MHz) radio(s) can interfere with proper X26 operation:

a. When they are in close proximity to each other.
b. When the safety switch is in the up (ARMED) position.
c. When the radio is keyed.
d. All of the above

Answer 36

d. All of the Above

Question 37

TRUE/FALSE: The X26P power source is called a Performance Power Magazine or PPM. There are several versions of the PPM available.

Answer 37

TRUE

Question 38

TRUE/FALSE: The Automatic-Shutdown Performance Power Magazine (APPM) automatically stops the TASER cycle after 5-Seconds even if the trigger is held down.

Answer 38

TRUE

Question 39

TRUE/FALSE: When the X26P CID displays a “Critical Fault” icon, the X26P must be removed from service immediately and returned to TASER for repair.

Answer 39

TRUE

Question 40

TRUE/FALSE: A slight change in the pulse-rate during a 5-Second cycle with no cartridge attached to the X26P is a normal activity that is caused by the pulse calibration system.

Answer 40

TRUE

Question 41

TRUE/FALSE: The X26P constantly measures its output, pulse-by-pulse, to optimize the delivered charge and increase the likelihood of Neuro-Muscular Incapacitation (NMI).

Answer 41

TRUE

Question 42

When conducting a daily spark test, in addition to visually inspecting the arc you should:

a. Check the CID for any “FAULT” icons.
b. Remove and reinsert the PPM.
c. None of the above.
d. All of the above.

Answer 42

a. Check the CID for any “FAULT” icons.

Question 43

What is the name of the program required to download the Data-Logs from the X26P called?

Answer 43

EVIDENCE Sync (from EVIDENCE.COM)

Question 44

TRUE/FALSE: The X26P uses TASER cartridges.

Answer 44

TRUE

Question 45

TRUE/FALSE: The X26P is part of TASER’s new line of Smart Weapons.

Answer 45

TRUE

Question 46

Name the THREE uses that the ARC Switch can be used for.

Answer 46

1. Initiate the Warning-Arc.
2. Toggle between Cartridges/Cartridge Bays.
3. Re-energize Deployed Cartridges.

Question 47

TRUE/FALSE: A Warning Arc can be displayed on the X2 without discharging loaded cartridges.

Answer 47

TRUE

Question 48

TRUE/FALSE: The Automatic-Shutdown Performance Power Magazine (APPM) automatically stops the
TASER cycle after 5-Seconds even if the trigger is held down.

Answer 48

TRUE

Question 49

TRUE/FALSE: An X2 set to “Semi-Automatic Mode” will advance to the next live cartridge once a cartridge is deployed and the trigger is released. A second trigger pull will discharge the second cartridge.

Answer 49

TRUE

Question 50

What is the term used to describe the Top Probe from one cartridge completing a circuit with the Bottom Probe of another cartridge fired from the same X2?

Answer 50

X-Connect (Cross Connect)

Question 51

Given the term ARC Switch, what does “ARC” stand for?

Answer 51

Arc display
Re-Energize and
Cartridge Advance