Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of terrorism?

Accepted Answer

Terrorism is not limited to just the use of explosives, weapons, and bombs. It can also involve actions like arson and sabotage, such as environmental and animal activists burning farms and logging sites. Additionally, there have been several instances of terrorism in the United States since 9/11, and while cyberterrorism is a growing concern, most recent attacks still involve physical violence.

Question 2

The ______ Act replaced key provisions of the PATRIOT Act by allowing government to continue certain surveillance methods but also halting the National Security Agency's collection of mass phone data.

Accepted Answer

The USA Freedom Act replaced key provisions of the PATRIOT Act by allowing government to continue certain surveillance methods but also halting the National Security Agency's collection of mass phone data.

Question 3

Which of the following are characteristics of biological weapons?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

Which legislation established a military commission that puts on trial unlawful enemy combatants and has the authority to impose the death penalty?

Accepted Answer

The Military Commissions Act established military commissions that have the authority to try and sentence persons deemed "unlawful enemy combatants," even if they are not citizens of the United States. This legislation also allows for the use of hearsay and coerced testimony as evidence and grants the President the power to interpret the Geneva Conventions. The Act has been highly controversial, with critics arguing that it undermines the rule of law and civil liberties.

Question 5

The ______ first allowed the government to get a wiretap on every phone a terrorist suspect uses without a court order.

Accepted Answer

The USA Patriot Act allows the government to obtain a wiretap on every phone a terrorist suspect uses without a court order. The other options listed do not pertain to this particular issue.

Question 6

Unmanned aerial vehicles controlled by a human pilot and used for a variety of military and civilian purposes are better known as ______.

Accepted Answer

The term "drones" is commonly used to refer to unmanned aerial vehicles controlled by a human pilot for military and civilian purposes. The other options, such as radars, balloons, and aerials, do not accurately describe unmanned aerial vehicles.

Question 7

The mantra of the Field Intelligence Groups was ______.

Accepted Answer

The phrase "know your domain" is a common mantra among intelligence personnel and refers to the importance of understanding the area or subject being studied in order to gather accurate and useful information. A and C are too threatening in nature and D does not relate to the purpose of the Field Intelligence Groups.

Question 8

What is the relevance of the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 in current events?

Accepted Answer

The Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 limits the powers of the federal government in using federal military personnel to enforce domestic policies within the United States. However, it has been amended to allow for exceptions, such as in the case of emergencies or terrorist incidents, where the military can provide support to civilian authorities. This is why option B is relevant, as it reflects the exceptions that have been made to the original act to allow military involvement in specific circumstances, such as responding to terror events.

Question 9

What has the Pentagon concluded regarding another country's use of computer sabotage?

Accepted Answer

According to international law and the Pentagon, a cyberattack conducted by another country can be considered an act of war.

Question 10

Under this act, the president is authorized to establish military commissions to try unlawful enemy combatants, and the commissions are authorized to sentence defendants to death.

Accepted Answer

The description matches the Military Commissions Act, which allows for the establishment of military commissions to try unlawful enemy combatants and authorizes the use of the death penalty in sentencing. The other options do not match the given description.

Question 11

The unlawful use of force against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government or the populace in furtherance of political or social objectives is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

The definition given is a classic definition of terrorism, making it the clear choice for this question. Assault, activism, and crime may sometimes involve the use of force, but not necessarily for political or social objectives.

Question 12

According to a 2013 study, which country was responsible for the theft of 50 to 80 percent of all American intellectual property?

Accepted Answer

According to the 2013 study, China was responsible for the theft of 50 to 80 percent of all American intellectual property.

Question 13

Acts of terrorism are typically characterized as either international terrorism or domestic terrorism. International terrorism involves planning, direction, or support from outside of the target country's borders. Domestic terrorism involves acts in which all steps are carried out within a country's borders, and also includes "homegrown" terrorists who may have been inspired by outside groups, but did not have any contact or direction by those violent extremist organizations. Based on these definitions, which of the following examples would be considered an international terrorist attack?

Accepted Answer

The attack planned by 19 men with temporary visas who traveled to the U.S. for the purpose of carrying out a terrorist attack, with planning and direction by members of a radical Islamist cult located primarily in the Middle East, meets the definition of international terrorism. The other options either involve domestic actors or lack clear ties to outside terrorist organizations.

Question 14

The ______ prohibits using the military to execute laws domestically.

Accepted Answer

The Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 prohibits the use of the military to execute laws domestically. The Metropolitan Police Act of 1829 pertains only to the establishment of the first professional police force in London. The Law Enforcement Education Act of 1993 provided funding for training and education for law enforcement officers. The Patriot Act pertains to surveillance and anti-terrorism efforts.

Question 15

What teams were developed by the FBI to help in assessing the intelligence programs, evaluate best practices, and decide what does and does not work?

Accepted Answer

The FBI has developed strategic execution teams to assess the intelligence programs, evaluate best practices, and decide what does and does not work. The other choices mentioned (saturation units, rapid response teams and special weapons and assault teams) do not pertain to the development of these teams for intelligence program assessment.

Question 16

Bioterrorism involves the use of chemical or biological agents to commit an act of terrorism. Compare chemical weapons to biological agents. Which of the following describes the main difference between the two weapons?

Accepted Answer

The main difference between chemical weapons and biological agents is that chemical weapons act quickly, often injuring or killing the victim within a matter of moments, while biological agents act more slowly and may take hours or even days to produce symptoms.

Question 17

The system established to provide a consistent nationwide approach for cooperation among federal, state, and local governments to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents is called ______.

Accepted Answer

The system established to provide a consistent nationwide approach for cooperation among federal, state, and local governments to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents is called the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Therefore, the correct choice is B. NIBRS (A) stands for the National Incident-Based Reporting System, a system used by law enforcement agencies to collect and report crime data. SET (C) stands for Security Enhancement Tools, which refers to tools and technologies that enhance security measures. UAV (D) stands for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, which are aircraft that are operated without a human pilot on board.

Question 18

______ directed the Department of Homeland Security secretary to develop a National Incident Management System.

Accepted Answer

President George W. Bush directed the Department of Homeland Security secretary to develop a National Incident Management System in 2003.

Question 19

Which type of substance is fast acting, either immediately suffocating the victim or causing massive burning?

Accepted Answer

Chemical weapons are designed to cause harm through the use of toxic chemical substances. They can be fast-acting, either immediately suffocating the victim or causing massive burning. Examples of chemical weapons include nerve agents, blister agents, and choking agents.

Question 20

INTERPOL has identified cybercrime as one of the fastest growing areas of crime. Which of the following acts would be considered an example of cybercrime?

Accepted Answer

Option C involves the use of technology (computer and Dark Web) to facilitate the trade of child sexual abuse content, which is a clear example of cybercrime. Options A, B, and D do not involve the use of technology and hence are not examples of cybercrime.

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