Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Local law enforcement agencies are typically the first to respond to terrorist incidents because they are closest to the scene and have the necessary resources and expertise to handle the initial response.

Question 2

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 3

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.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

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.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. In the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, state and local agencies were actually being asked to play a larger role in response to terrorist incidents and in gathering intelligence, as part of the overall effort to improve national security and prevent future attacks.

Question 5

Which agency has traditionally been the lead federal agency in the response to and investigation of terrorism?​

Accepted Answer

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has historically been the lead federal agency in the response to and investigation of terrorism. The FBI has jurisdiction over both domestic and international terrorism investigations and works closely with other agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC).

Question 6

Which agency is responsible for preventing losses from disasters wherever possible and assisting when they do happen?​

Accepted Answer

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is responsible for preventing losses from disasters wherever possible and assisting when they do happen. FEMA's mission is to support citizens and first responders to ensure that, as a country, we work together to build, maintain, and improve our capacity to prepare, protect, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards. The other agencies listed have different roles in national security and law enforcement.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

This is true. Eric Robert Rudolph was arrested and charged with the bombing at Centennial Olympic Park during the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.

Question 8

The terrorist watch list is maintained by each individual airline so they may know who is not permitted to fly.

Accepted Answer

The terrorist watch list is maintained by the government through the Terrorist Screening Center (TSC), not individual airlines. Airlines are required to check the TSC's list before permitting a passenger to board a flight.

Question 9

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 argue that there was a lack of interagency communication before 9/11 due to failure of sharing intelligence among multiple federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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 McVeigh was not stopped at a DWI checkpoint. He was actually stopped for a traffic violation and was later linked to the Oklahoma City bombing through evidence found in his vehicle.

Question 12

Groups or individuals who operate without foreign direction entirely within the United States and target elements of the U.S.government or citizens are called:​

Accepted Answer

Domestic terrorists are groups or individuals who carry out acts of terror within the United States and are not controlled or directed from a foreign entity. Their targets can include citizens, government agencies or entities, and infrastructure.

Question 13

The New York City Police Department's tactical plan Operation Torch,consisting of officers from the Emergency Service Unit,is carried out on the waterfront of New York City.

Accepted Answer

Operation Torch does not refer to a New York City Police Department tactical plan; it was the name of an Allied operation during World War II involving the invasion of North Africa.

Question 14

Which agency is the primary organization in the U.S.government for integrating and analyzing all intelligence pertaining to terrorism and counterterrorism and for conducting strategic operational planning by integrating all instruments of national power?​

Accepted Answer

The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) is the primary organization in the U.S. government for integrating and analyzing all intelligence pertaining to terrorism and counterterrorism and for conducting strategic operational planning by integrating all instruments of national power. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is primarily responsible for domestic law enforcement and intelligence gathering. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is responsible for managing the national response to disasters and emergencies. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is responsible for overall homeland security including border security, cybersecurity, and emergency preparedness and response.

Question 15

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.

Accepted Answer

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 16

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.

Accepted Answer

This is a true statement. ELF members were responsible for the 1998 fire that caused $12 million in damage to the Vail Ski Resort in Colorado.

Question 17

"The unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government,the civilian population,or a segment thereof,in the furtherance of political or social objectives" is the definition the FBI uses to define:​

Accepted Answer

The definition provided by the FBI is commonly used to define terrorism.

Question 18

Theodore Kaczynski is also known as the Unabomber.

Accepted Answer

Theodore Kaczynski gained infamy as the Unabomber, who sent mail bombs to his victims over a period of nearly two decades.

Question 19

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 is commonly referred to as the 9/11 Commission due to its investigation and report on the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

Question 20

The Joint Terrorism Task Forces (JTTF)concept involves the melding of personnel and talent from various law enforcement agencies.

Accepted Answer

The JTTF concept does involve the collaboration and integration of personnel and talent from various law enforcement agencies.

Quiz 15: Homeland Security