High School Lockdown Procedures Quiz

What is the first action you should take when you hear the lockdown alarm?

• Immediately exit the building

• Lock the door and turn off the lights

• Open the windows for fresh air

• Continue with your current activity

Where is the safest location to hide during a lockdown?

• Near the windows

• In the hallway

• Behind a locked door

• Outside the building

What should you do if you are outside and a lockdown is initiated?

• Continue with your outdoor activity

• Run to the nearest exit

• Find a safe place to hide outside

• Proceed to the nearest school building and follow lockdown procedures

During a lockdown, when is it appropriate to use your cell phone?

• To call your friends

• Only if you need to contact emergency services

• To update your social media status

• At any time for any reason

What is the primary goal of a lockdown?

• To evacuate the building

• To minimize movement and visibility

• To gather all students in one location

• To continue with classes

If you are in the bathroom during a lockdown announcement, what should you do?

• Go to the nearest classroom where a teacher can secure the door

• Leave the bathroom and walk around

• Continue using the bathroom

• Exit the building

How should you behave if you are in a lockdown shelter location?

• Be as loud as possible to alert rescuers

• Remain quiet and listen for instructions from authorities

• Move around to find a more comfortable position

• Use your phone to play games

What should you do if you find yourself in the stair well where both the bottom and top doors are locked?

• Ignore it and continue to your designated shelter location

• Get outside and walk away from the building

• Kick it open and call 911

• Stay in the stair well and be quiet

When is it safe to exit a lockdown?

• When you receive a recognized authority comes and opens the door and tells you the event is over

• After waiting for a set amount of time and then the people talk on the intercom

• When you no longer hear any noise

• When you and the teacher decide it's safe

What should you NOT do during a lockdown?

• Stay silent

• Follow instructions from teachers and authorities

• Barricade the door if possible

• Open doors to check if it's safe outside