Question 1

The difference between an overt and a covert bioterrorism event is that&#10;A)a covert event is one that is carried out against undercover agents.&#10;B)a covert event is announced and an overt event is not announced.&#10;C)an overt event is announced and a covert event is not announced.&#10;D)an overt event is one that is carried out in the air.

Accepted Answer

Biocrime is either overt (announced) or covert (unannounced). The letters sent to Senators Daschle and Leahy in 2001 are examples of an overt event; a note inside each envelope announced that the individual opening it had been exposed to Bacillus anthracis spores. The package sent to the journalist at American Media Inc. is an example of a covert event; an environmental investigation of his office uncovered the anthrax spores following his death and the illness of a coworker.

Question 2

The act of using microorganisms to intentionally harm the civilian population is referred to as&#10;A)biosecurity.&#10;B)biocrime.&#10;C)microterrorism.&#10;D)bactiterrorism.

Accepted Answer

The term for intentionally using microorganisms to cause harm to civilians is biocrime. It is typically considered a form of terrorism and can involve the use of bacteria, viruses, or toxins. Biosecurity often refers to measures taken to prevent the accidental release or theft of dangerous pathogens, while microterrorism and bactiterrorism are not commonly used terms in this context.

Question 3

Bioterrorism is a term used to describe&#10;A)the act of using horrific events to deliver harm to living beings.&#10;B)the act of using microorganisms to intentionally harm the civilian population.&#10;C)the act of using microorganisms to wage war in peace time.&#10;D)the act of using living beings to wage war in peace time.

Accepted Answer

Biocrime is a term used for a bioterrorism event, or the act of using microorganisms to intentionally harm civilians.

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