AETAP is pleased to offer you a free test to assess your general knowledge in the field of threat management. This comprehensive test, which takes approximately 30 minutes to complete, covers all 8 essential areas of threat assessment: Core Principles, Domestic Violence, Stalking & Harassment, Threatening Communication, Extremism & Terrorism, Workplace Violence & Insider Threats, Mass Homicide, The Role of Mental Disorder, and New/Emerging Themes.
Each question randomly covers one of these areas and presents multiple possible answers, from which you’ll select the correct one(s). Upon completion, you’ll receive a detailed evaluation of your knowledge across all 8 areas, identifying specific strengths and potential areas for improvement. Additionally, the test provides tailored reading suggestions in areas where answers may have been less accurate, offering guidance for deepening your understanding.
This test is particularly useful for leaders responsible for the ongoing training and professional development of a Threat Assessment and Management (TAM) team. By having team members complete the test individually, you can pinpoint areas where additional training or resources may benefit the team.
Please note: This test was initially developed in English, and some nuances in translation may not perfectly align in all languages. We appreciate your understanding and apologize to non-English-speaking users for any inconvenience.
Let’s get started and explore your expertise!
What is the silo effect in workplace violence risk assessment?
Which of the following statements regarding mental disorders in threat assessment cases is correct?
What is the most essential trait of psychopathic personality?
Aggressive behaviour can be reliably classified into the following distinct dimensions:
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) can be defined as any actual, attempted, or threatened physical harm against a current or former intimate partner. The violence is a result of being in close proximity to the aggressive individual. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates
What does the term 'psychological delusion' mean?
The U.S. Secret Service study of public figure assassins indicated that
Which option is correct regarding mass homicides and suicide-by-cop situations?
If the threat assessment professional identifies ‘fixation’ in a stalking case and receives reliable information that the person of concern has recently told a friend that he has been fantasising about killing the victim and then himself…
What is the philosophy of threat management about?
Why is it important to understand the different stalking profiles described in literature?
Indicators and mass homicides – which option is correct?
An important question the assessor of an anonymous threat communication has to address is:
Important evidence-based risk factors for (ex-) partner violence are:
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) presents certain unique challenges for threat management because
How dangerous are “threats”?
Radicalisation and social media – which option is correct?
What is the “pathway to violence”?
Mental illness and mass homicides – which option is correct?
Is leakage (revealing information) one of the warning signs amongst terrorists?
Anonymous threatening communications are sometimes produced by the person who claims to be the victim
What are “warning behaviours” ?
Warning signs that may indicate radicalization are:
What can planning behaviour be?
When it comes to collecting information from human sources, the threat assessment professional is facing a whole spectrum of potential pitfalls and challenges. Which of the below statements is/are correct?
What is the intimacy effect?
What is meant by the term “injustice collector”?
Threat assessment and - management is a matter that corporate security should deal with
Terrorist acts are always planned and committed by groups.
‘Narcissistic injury’ can increase the violence risk in a stalking case
The delusional individual often experiences fear and their violence is often motivated by self-defence
Why can destabilising events, such as a recent loss or feelings of despair, increase the risk of violent behaviour?
Research conducted in Europe shows the following about he impact of domestic violence on workers and workplaces
Threat assessment experts in the corporate world should mainly focus on preventing mass homicide attacks and the protection of senior managers
Which of the below options is an accurate description of terrorism?
Physical violence risk is higher for victims that had an intimate relationship with the stalker
Which factors can play a role in radicalisation processes?
There is a notable overlap between Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and specific forms of offending, such as stalking, which can often occur alongside IPV or as part of controlling behaviour in relationships.
Research indicates that individuals with psychopathy are more likely to engage in instrumental violence compared to non-psychopathic criminals. What does this suggest about their behaviour?