Deck 14: Handling Terrorism and Natural Disasters

Question 1

A suspicious factor to consider in terrorism is when an individual actively engages in:

A)boundary probing.
B)threat assessment.
C)corporate employment.
D)wearing tight clothing.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

This Strike Force is comprised of three strategically located strike teams and this coordination center:

A)The Coast Guard Public Information Assist Team.
B)The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
C)Scientific Support Coordinators.
D)Coast Guard National Strike Force.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The NRC is staffed by:

A)The United States Army.
B)The United States Air Force.
C)The United States Coast Guard.
D)The United States Marines.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The New York City Police Department operates a counter-terrorism operation called:

A)operation anti-terrorism.
B)a surge.
C)operation first response.
D)operation save our city.

Question 5

Care should be taken in the use of police radios in certain situations because the radio transmissions may:

A)be overheard.
B)detonate a bomb.
C)request expert assistance.
D)invoke a hostage situation.

Question 6

Which of the following is a common myth about terrorism?

A)Terrorists are evil geniuses
B)Every immigrant is suspect
C)Terrorists are eager to die
D)All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following established a comprehensive national system to increase anti-terrorism security at U.S.ports and waterways?

A)The Patriot Act
B)NATO
C)Maritime Transportation Anti-Terrorism Act
D)Corps of Engineers Safety Act

Question 8

Individuals or groups responding directly to the scene of an incident are referred to as:

A)emergency personnel.
B)lead detectives.
C)line supervisors.
D)first responders.

Question 9

__________ is one of the most publicized actions of law enforcement agencies.

A)Hostage negotiation
B)Sting operation
C)International drug arrest
D)Bomb threat

Question 10

An assessment that combines criticality,threat,and vulnerability assessments to compare the portrait of risk to an asset or group of assets is called:

A)risk assessment.
B)calculation assessment.
C)consistency assessment.
D)analysis assessment.

Question 11

Which of the following is part of the initial situation assessment?

A)Number of casualties involved
B)Special equipment needed
C)Both a and b
D)None of the above

Question 12

The identification of weaknesses in physical structures,personnel protection systems,processes or other areas that may be exploited by terrorists is called:

A)vulnerability assessment.
B)threat assessment.
C)calculating criticality.
D)prohibitive assessment.

Question 13

Which of the following is another common myth about terrorism?

A)Terrorists might strike anywhere
B)Terrorists are crazed fanatics
C)Both a and b
D)None of the above

Question 14

DHS is the acronym for:

A)Deactivating Homeland Systems.
B)Department of Homeland Security.
C)Discovery of History Scanners.
D)Defense of Homeland Security.

Question 15

CIRG is the acronym for:

A)Central Information Response Guidelines.
B)Critical Information Retaliation Guidelines.
C)Critical Incident Response Group.
D)Crisis Identity Resource Group.

Question 16

Which of the following is part of the initial situation assessment?

A)Type of emergency or situation
B)Location of emergency or situation
C)Type of assistance needed
D)All of the above

Question 17

According to FEMA Guidelines,after an earthquake,you should:

A)expect aftershocks.
B)check for gas leaks.
C)listen to a battery operated radio or television.
D)All of above

Question 18

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a first responder after arriving at a scene?

A)protect life
B)maintain order
C)traffic control
D)all of the above

Question 19

Since September 11,2001,most states have established:

A)a special red cross division.
B)a state homeland security agency.
C)an emergency information system.
D)a statistical risk assessment.

Question 20

Police frequently deal with bomb threats and most of the time they are not associated with:

A)civil defense battalions.
B)natural disasters.
C)terrorist activity.
D)pecuniary motives.

Question 21

Common crimes such as the creation of false identities,thefts to procure funding and thefts of weapons or explosive materials are designed to support later terrorist acts.

Question 22

The preparation for handling any disaster begins in your head.

Question 23

DHS strategic goals include a vision and mission statement.

Question 24

Individuals or groups responding directly to the scene of an incident are referred to as __________.

Question 25

A threat assessment determines what the most likely vulnerabilities that an adversary will use to target the identifiable assets.

Question 26

The NRS utilizes all scientific and technological advantages when securing the homeland.

Question 27

The five-point scale used in calculating criticality includes extreme,high,medium,low,and negligible.

Question 28

A patrol officer's response to a natural disaster or terrorist act can be learned.

Question 29

An assessment that combines criticality,threat,and vulnerability assessments to compare the portrait of risk to an asset or group of assets is called __________.

Question 30

The patrol officer's duties in a hostage situation include approaching the scene with caution.

Question 31

The FOSC coordinates federal efforts with the local community's response.

Question 32

A suspicious factor to consider in terrorism is when an individual actively engages in __________.

Question 33

One of the officer's first responsibilities as a first responder at the scene of an emergency is to assess the situation and communicate an assessment to supervisors.

Question 34

The identification of weaknesses in physical structures,personnel protection systems,processes or other areas that may be exploited by terrorists is called __________.

Question 35

The CNU is part of the FBI's CIRG.

Question 36

The Civil Defense Battalion requires that its applicants be at least 25 years of age.

Question 37

DHS is an acronym for __________.

Question 38

Whether there is an act of terrorism or a natural disaster,it is likely that a patrol officer will be the first responder.

Question 39

Threat assessment is a systematic effort to identify and evaluate existing or potential terrorist threats to a jurisdiction and its target assets.

Question 40

Traditional crime generally involves persons or groups motivated by political or social goals.

Question 41

CIRG is the acronym for __________.

Question 42

The __________ Act established a comprehensive national system to increase anti-terrorism security at U.S.ports and waterways.

Question 43

After arriving at a scene,__________ are responsible for protecting life,maintaining order and controlling traffic.

Question 44

According to __________ guidelines,after an earthquake you should expect aftershocks,check for gas leaks,and listen to a battery operated radio or television.

Question 45

The NRC is staffed by the United States __________.

Question 46

Police frequently deal with bomb threats and most of the time they are not associated with __________.

Question 47

__________ is one of the most publicized actions of law enforcement agencies.

Question 48

Since September 11,2001,most states have established a state __________ agency.

Question 49

The __________ Strike Force is comprised of three strategically located strike teams and a coordination center.