Question 1

The __________ gives law enforcement personnel new abilities to search, seize, detain, and eavesdrop in their pursuit of possible terrorists.

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The answer of The __________ gives law enforcement personnel new...

Question 2

In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, state and local agencies are being asked by the FBI to play a reduced role in response to terrorist incidents and in gathering intelligence.

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In fact, state and local agencies are being asked to play an increased role in response to terrorist incidents and in gathering intelligence after the 9/11 attacks. This is part of an effort to improve communication and coordination between all levels of law enforcement and intelligence agencies in order to prevent future attacks.

Question 3

The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States is popularly known as the 9/11 Commission.

Accepted Answer

This is correct. The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States was created by Congress in 2002 and is commonly referred to as the 9/11 Commission because of its investigation into the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.

Question 4

Local law enforcement agencies are usually the first responders to scenes of terrorist crimes.

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Local law enforcement agencies such as police departments and sheriffs' offices are often the first to respond to terrorist incidents within their jurisdictions. They play a crucial role in preventing and responding to terrorist attacks alongside other federal, state, and local agencies.

Question 5

The NYPD tactical plan known as __________ consists of officers from the Emergency Service Unit who are outfitted in heavy bullet-resistant vests and Kevlar helmets, carry automatic weapons including M-4 rifles or MP5 submachine guns, and are utilized to combat potential terrorism.

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The answer of The NYPD tactical plan known as __________...

Question 6

Groups such as the __________ and the __________, using violent actions, have released caged animals into the wild, targeted buildings where experimentation on animals has been conducted, damaged vehicles they feel are not environmentally friendly, and burned down new residential communities, in an effort to force various segments of society, including the general public, to change their attitudes about issues these groups consider important.

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The answer of Groups such as the __________ and the...

Question 7

Theodore Kaczynski is also known as the Unabomber.

Accepted Answer

Theodore Kaczynski is indeed known as the Unabomber, as he was responsible for a series of mail bombings that occurred between 1978 and 1995.

Question 8

One of three threats identified by the FBI is the threat from __________ international radical extremists, such as those who attacked the World Trade Center in 1995.

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The answer of One of three threats identified by the...

Question 9

In a 2006 Harris Interactive poll, a majority of Americans reported that they were more concerned with individual liberties and in favor of decreasing surveillance of suspected terrorists through cameras, banking records, and cell phones.

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In the 2006 Harris Interactive poll, a majority of Americans actually expressed more concern about protecting their security than about protecting their civil liberties, indicating a preference for not decreasing surveillance of suspected terrorists.

Question 10

The __________ is on the front lines of the nation's efforts to secure air transportation from terrorism.

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The answer of The __________ is on the front lines...

Question 11

In 2006, President Bush signed the USA Patriot Reauthorization Act of 2005, which made only certain sections (I, II, and IV) of the 2001 act permanent.

Accepted Answer

The USA Patriot Reauthorization Act of 2005 made permanent most of the provisions of the original USA PATRIOT Act, not just sections I, II, and IV. It also included provisions for the revision and oversight of certain sections.

Question 12

Eric Robert Rudolph was arrested and charged with the bombing that occurred in Centennial Olympic Park at the Atlanta Olympic Games.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Eric Robert Rudolph was responsible for the bombing at Centennial Olympic Park during the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996. He was later arrested and charged for his involvement in this and other bombings.

Question 13

According to researchers presenting at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in February 2008, domestic extremists who commit violence in the name of their cause (for example, abortion or the environment) account for very little of the damage from terrorist incidents in the United States.

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The answer of According to researchers presenting at the annual...

Question 14

According to Jim Ruiz and Kathleen H. Winters, the lack of interagency communication before 9/11 was a by-product of multiple federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies failing to share the intelligence they had gathered on terrorism with other departments and even within their own agencies.

Accepted Answer

Jim Ruiz and Kathleen H. Winters suggested that the lack of interagency communication before 9/11 was due to the failure of federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies to share their intelligence on terrorism with other departments and within their own agencies.

Question 15

Timothy J. McVeigh was stopped in Kansas at a DWI checkpoint and was immediately arrested for and charged with the Oklahoma City bombing.

Accepted Answer

Timothy J. McVeigh was not stopped at a DWI checkpoint. He was stopped for a traffic violation and the officers found evidence linking him to the Oklahoma City bombing, which he was later charged and convicted of.

Question 16

Many experts believe that highly organized and cohesive groups of extremists may pose the most urgent threat to the United States.

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The answer of Many experts believe that highly organized and...

Question 17

The __________ was created in 2005 to unite America's national security intelligence under one umbrella. It was based on the 9/11 Commission report, which recommended the creation of a single intelligence director for the United States.

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The answer of The __________ was created in 2005 to...

Question 18

In 1998, Earth Liberation Front (ELF) members were linked to the destruction of the Vail Ski Resort in Colorado, a fire that caused $12 million in damage.

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This statement is true. ELF members were responsible for the 1998 arson attack on the Vail Ski Resort, causing $12 million in damage.

Question 19

A __________ center is defined as a collaborative effort of two or more agencies that provide resources, expertise, and information to the center with the goal of maximizing its ability to detect, prevent, investigate, and respond to criminal and terrorist activity.

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The answer of A __________ center is defined as a...

Question 20

In 2008, Congress overhauled the __________ Act to bring federal surveillance statutes into closer alignment with what the government had been secretly doing. The legislation essentially legalized certain aspects of the National Security Agency's (NSA's) surveillance program.

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The answer of In 2008, Congress overhauled the __________ Act...

Quiz 15: Homeland Security