Deck 14: Organizing Homeland Security

Question 1

The southern border is very secure; DHS plans for continuing to secure the border have been more than adequate.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The FBI and CIA are to work separately on intelligence gathering,and are not to share information with each other.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

America's power system and the technological organizations that support it are vulnerable to disruptions.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Police are in a perfect position to engage in intelligence-gathering activities and expand their role in national defense.

Question 5

Who coined the term bureaucracy?

A)Max Weber
B)Karl Marx
C)Steven Flynn
D)David Carter

Question 6

The DHS maintains terrorist watch lists.

Question 7

One of the controversial issues surrounding border protection involves immigration.

Question 8

Therearenorealsolutionstotheinherentproblemsassociatedwithbureaucracies.

Question 9

According to Max Weber,the bureaucracy is a professional,organization.

A)rational
B)political
C)societal
D)economic

Question 10

Federal agencies distrust one another at times,and their failure to cooperate in some circumstances influences local police relationships.

Question 11

The number of police agencies in the United States is conducive to information sharing.

Question 12

Homeland security is an extension of what state and local agencies are already doing.

Question 13

The DHS has spared no expense in securing every last U.S.seaport.

Question 14

___________________ refers to a federal law designed to prevent political interference in the management of federal governmental organizations and to increase the efficiency of management.

A)The 1978 Civil Service Reform Act
B)The USA PATRIOT Act
C)The Government Management Reform Act of 1994
D)The Border Security and Reform Act

Question 15

The Civil Service Reform Act,a federal law designed to prevent political interference with the decisions and actions of governmental organizations,was enacted in what year?

A)1946
B)2003
C)1978
D)1967

Question 16

Information,energy,communication,transportation,and economic systems are unlikely terrorist targets.

Question 17

Max Weber (1864-1920),was one of the founding masters of ______________.

A)economics
B)sociology
C)criminology
D)counterterrorism

Question 18

The most significant threat of unregulated immigration comes in the form of terrorism and organized crime.

Question 19

If electrical grids and computers stop functioning,transportation and communication systems can shut down.

Question 20

The DHS also uses technology,such as biometric measuring-identification systems based on body characteristics such as fingerprints,facial patterns,and\or DNA-to maintain records on aliens.

Question 21

The CIA was originally established at the end of ___________________.

A)The Korean War
B)The Vietnam War
C)World War II
D)The Cold War

Question 22

Setting national criminal intelligence training standards is a suggestion of what body?

A)American Police Chiefs Association
B)International Police Chiefs Association
C)Global Intelligence Working Group
D)The Department of Homeland Security

Question 23

Former FBI executive Richard Marquise states which city is the best place to locate counterterrorist headquarters because it positioned the FBI for inevitable turf battles with the CIA and Department of State?

A)New York City
B)Washington,D.C.
C)Los Angeles
D)Chicago

Question 24

In the United States,there are more than state,local,and tribal law enforcement officers.

A)500,000
B)800,000
C)600,000
D)900,000

Question 25

As American troops were preparing to enter Iraq in 2003,there was a tremendous dispute between what two entities about the validity of intelligence coming out of Iraq?

A)The CIA and the military
B)The FBI and the CIA
C)The FBI and the military
D)The NSA and the CIA

Question 26

Currently,the main military role in counterterrorism is to ________________.

A)protect U.S.borders
B)project American power overseas
C)counterterrorism
D)conduct wars

Question 27

The largest organization involved in homeland security is .

A)The FBI
B)The DHS
C)The DOD
D)U.S.Customs

Question 28

The Department of Homeland Security was created from the Office of Homeland Security in .

A)2001
B)2003
C)1993
D)1988

Question 29

Officers need to become aware of the types of activities that take place before an attack.Such activities are indicators.

A)preemptive
B)offensive
C)preincident
D)intelligence

Question 30

Which entity bears responsibility for U.S.border protection ONLY when specially ordered by the President?

A)Customs and Border Protection
B)ICE
C)The Coast Guard
D)The U.S.military

Question 31

As used in the text,is the ability to stay focused on the primary mission of the organization.

A)task indicator
B)task orientation
C)task focus
D)task goal

Question 32

What is the term applied to situations wherein too many jobs divert a unit from its primary mission?

A)Mission fail
B)Mission politician
C)Mission creep
D)Mission multiplicity

Question 33

The Intelligence Center (EPIC)is centered where?

A)El Paso,Texas
B)Los Angeles,California
C)New York,New York
D)Quantico,Virginia

Question 34

What agency has the leading role at the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC)?

A)The NSA
B)The CIA
C)The DOD
D)The FBI

Question 35

The National Crime Information Center (NCIC)maintains information on a(n)basis.

A)nationwide
B)statewide
C)international
D)local

Question 36

Which of the following is responsible for port security and transportation systems?

A)Department of Defense (DOD)
B)Department of Justice (DOJ)
C)Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
D)Department of the Interior (DOI)

Question 37

The and FBI compile the president's daily intelligence briefing.

A)CIA
B)NSA
C)ATF
D)DEA

Question 38

In the United States,what is the lead agency for counterterrorism?

A)Central Intelligence Agency
B)Department of Homeland Security
C)Department of Defense
D)Federal Bureau of Investigation

Question 39

_________________ happens when managers begin focusing on issues other than the purpose of the organization.

A)Goal displacement
B)Mission creep
C)Process orientation
D)Task orientation

Question 40

The takes the fight to terrorists in other lands,rather than letting terrorists become a problem within America's borders.

A)Department of Defense
B)Department of Transportation
C)Department of Justice
D)Department of Energy

Question 41

Emergency response planning falls into two broad categories: and reaction.

A)orientation
B)purpose
C)prevention
D)action

Question 42

_________________________ sharing is the lifeblood of homeland security.

Question 43

_______________________ refers to information that law enforcement agencies,military units,or other security

A)Intelligence product
B)Border security
C)Actionable intelligence
D)Covert intelligence

Question 44

National security intelligence is a function of the:

A)federal government
B)state government
C)citizens
D)All of the above

Question 45

More than U.S.seaports are at risk for a terrorist attack.

A)300
B)20
C)800
D)100

Question 46

DHS uses technology,such as identification systems based on body characteristics like fingerprints or facial patterns,referred to as ________________ to maintain records on aliens.

A)laser imprints
B)biometric measuring
C)computerized identification
D)digital monitoring

Question 47

As law enforcement officers collect and forward information,analysts at local fusion centers turn the information into ___________________.

A)actionable intelligence
B)basic intelligence
C)practical intelligence
D)trusted intelligence

Question 48

A U.S.Navy SEAL team is dispatched to rescue a number of U.S diplomats being held hostage by terrorists; the team members are also asked to procure any documents they can from the location,take photos of the terrorists,and to try to turn at least one of the terrorists as an informant.Such a scenario is an example of ______________.

A)task orientation
B)process orientation
C)mission creep
D)goal displacement

Question 49

According to the CIA,the most likely route for smuggling WMD into the United States is by ___________.

A)air
B)land transport
C)underground tunnels
D)sea

Question 50

Preparations by any agency to deal with natural,accidental,or human-made disasters are known as:

A)emergency response plans
B)emergency preparations
C)emergency strategies
D)proactive strategies for emergency preparedness

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT listed in the text as a "best practice" of security in the computer industry,as recommended by the Institute for Security Technology Studies at Dartmouth College?

A)Biometric access requirements
B)Update software
C)Maintain firewalls
D)Scan for viruses and use virus protection

Question 52

tend to stifle the flow of information.

Question 53

According to the text,most terrorism can be deterred through .

A)military defense
B)cooperative partnerships
C)foreign assistance
D)civil defense

Question 54

Border protection involves ports of entry.These include all of the following EXCEPT:

A)seaports
B)border checkpoints
C)airports
D)ocean shores

Question 55

Max Weber's ideal rationally organized people under goal-oriented leaders.

Question 56

An Arizona law centered on the issue of _______________ spawned a heated national debate,lawsuits,demonstrations,and the deployment of National Guard troops on the border with Mexico.

A)narcotics
B)terrorism
C)immigration
D)gun control

Question 57

Reaction to a crisis is a(n)function.

A)military
B)political
C)emergency
D)causal

Question 58

The Terrorism Screening Center is located in what state?

A)South Carolina
B)California
C)New York
D)West Virginia

Question 59

The created the National Criminal Intelligence Sharing Plan.

Question 60

Under the intelligence reform law of 2004,all intelligence coordination must take place in the .

A)National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC)
B)New York Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF)
C)Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN)
D)The National Crime Information Center (NCIC)

Question 61

The federal government seeks to form partnerships with so that state,local,and tribal law enforcement officers can act as an extension of agencies charged with border security.

Question 62

One of many strange uses of homeland security grants was $36,000 given to the state of Kentucky to keep terrorists from infiltrating .

Question 63

_______________________________ refer(s)to the criminal and social actions of individuals and groups before a terrorist attack.

Question 64

In the realm of terrorism and homeland security,the primary role of law enforcement is .

Question 65

According to Richard Clarke,infrastructure protection is most suited to __________________________.

Question 66

Methods for overcoming bureaucratic problems involve increasing information sharing through fusion centers,re- envisioning the mission of law enforcement,and employing the model.

Question 67

Numerous criminal justice scholars make jest at the American system,referring to it as the "wedding cake" model.

Question 68

The problems associated with border protection are the size of the borders,disputes about policy,and the debate over
____________________.

Question 69

Information that law enforcement agencies,military units,or other security forces can use to stop an attack or operation is known as ______________________________.

Question 70

Unlike analysts in defense intelligence,state and local police officers frequently exhibit no concern for in-depth
information-the kind of information needed to understand intelligence.

Question 71

What is Stephen Flynn's argument regarding the national defense of the United States? Do you agree or disagree with Flynn? Explain your position.

Question 72

Intelligence and information sharing is the goal of terrorism prevention,but police agencies must also prepare to deal with
.

Question 73

The combines all levels and all types of law enforcement organizations in a single unit.

Question 74

Stephen Flynn believes that jihadists are fully aware of vulnerabilities in the nation's .

Question 75

Explain the three common bureaucratic problems that can be avoided by focusing on the goal.

Question 76

Briefly summarize the current debate regarding immigration and homeland security.Explain your views on the immigration debate.

Question 77

Many counterterrorist experts believe that the U.S.border will become one of the main infiltration routes for jihadists.

Question 78

The process of gathering intelligence is not readily apparent in American policing.

Question 79

The National Criminal Intelligence Sharing Plan was created by the Global Intelligence Working Group.For what agency or agencies was the plan developed? List the points made by the group.Identify points you would add or delete,and explain why.

Question 80

Intelligence analysts know that information is not usually valuable until it is categorized and placed within and
contexts.