Question 1

Different departments and agencies in the government have different definitions of terrorism.Which agency defines terrorism as an act "perpetrated by individuals and/or groups inspired by or associated with primarily U.S.-based movements that espouse extremist ideologies of a political, religious, social, racial, or environmental nature"?

Accepted Answer

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) defines terrorism with a focus on acts inspired by or associated with U.S.-based extremist ideologies, encompassing a wide range of motives including political, religious, social, racial, or environmental.

Question 2

In October, 2014, hackers broke into the computer network of Sony Pictures entertainment.The hackers called themselves the #GOP (Guardians of Peace), and they dumped a large amount of confidential data online for the world to see.The U.S.intelligence community concluded that the North Korean government was most likely responsible for the hack, in large part because of their frustration about a comedy film called "The Interview," in which a bumbling journalist attempts to assassinate North Korea's "Dear Leader." North Korea denies the claims.If the #GOP was just a rogue group of hackers, then this would be a cybercrime.If, however, this was an act perpetrated by the North Korean government, we would call it ______.

Accepted Answer

If the act was perpetrated by the North Korean government, it would be considered cyberespionage, as it involves a state-sponsored attack to steal confidential information.

Question 3

Which of the following are characteristics of biological weapons?

Accepted Answer

Biological weapons are often slow acting, with a delay between exposure and the onset of symptoms, allowing the disease to spread before it is detected.

Question 4

In 1984, an Oregon cult calling themselves the "Rajneeshees" began to have regular conflicts with the small town that was the home of their rapidly expanding commune.The 7,000 members cult had grown so large that they had their own zip code, and unsettled neighbors by patrolling their compound with Uzis and a Jeep mounted with a .30 caliber machine gun.After the city denied their building permits, the cult decided that they were going to take over the local government.After other plans failed, they decided the best route was to contaminate 10 salad bars in popular local restaurants with salmonella in order to suppress the vote.751 people became ill, 45 were hospitalized, but thankfully no one died.This attack is still recognized as the largest ______ attack in American history.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is bioterrorism because the Rajneeshees intentionally contaminated salad bars with salmonella, a biological agent, to influence the outcome of a local election, making it the largest bioterrorism attack in American history.

Question 5

A local mayor hears that a protest is planned for his town.He does not like the cause, and he wants to send them a message that he does not want them to protest in his hometown in the future.As a result, he attempts to call on military members from the federal military installation to provide enforcement.The mayor hopes that seeing fully-equipped military members patrolling their streets will discourage the protest organizers from going forward with the event.Why would he most likely be denied this request?

Accepted Answer

The Posse Comitatus Act of 1873 prohibits the use of the U.S. military to perform the tasks of civilian law enforcement such as arrests, searches, or crowd control within the United States, except where expressly authorized by the Constitution or Congress.

Question 6

Pill mills are run by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Pill mills are typically run by physicians who prescribe narcotics improperly or for non-medical reasons, often in exchange for cash payments.

Question 7

The system which provides a framework for agencies of all levels to work effectively together to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents is called ______.

Accepted Answer

NIMS, or the National Incident Management System, provides a standardized approach for government, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector to work together to prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of incidents, regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity.

Question 8

Officer Jones is trying to learn more about a suspect in a deadly right-wing terrorist attack targeting a local Mosque.To try and understand more about her suspect, she sneaks into his business office late at night without a warrant to take a look around.Which piece of legislation gave her the right to take a "sneak and peek" without a warrant?

Accepted Answer

The USA PATRIOT Act allows for "sneak and peek" searches, which permit law enforcement to search a suspect's property without immediate notification.

Question 9

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, enacted after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, expanded the government's surveillance capabilities, including allowing wiretaps on any phone used by a terrorist suspect without needing a separate court order for each phone.

Question 10

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

Chemical weapons typically act very quickly, causing immediate harm or death, while biological agents may take longer to manifest effects as they rely on the propagation of pathogens.

Question 11

What is one feature of terrorism that has changed in recent years?

Accepted Answer

Terrorists have shifted their focus towards attacking civilian targets more frequently, aiming to instill fear and disrupt everyday life, rather than solely targeting military or governmental facilities. This change reflects a strategy to maximize psychological impact and media attention.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Cybercrime involves the use of computers and the internet to commit crimes. The pedophile in option C is using his computer to access the "Dark Web" and trade photos and videos of child sexual abuse with other pedophiles throughout the world. This is a clear example of cybercrime.

Question 13

The ______ prohibits using the military to execute laws domestically.

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.

Question 14

Which country accounts for the majority of the illegal immigrant population in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Mexico has historically been the largest source of illegal immigration to the United States.

Question 15

On May 5, 1995, a cleaning woman in Japan happened to notice a couple of plastic bags sitting beside the toilet in a men's restroom in one of the busiest subway stations in Tokyo.The woman picked up the bags and put them by the door to dispose of later.What she didn't realize is that the bags contained a sophisticated chemical weapon that, if properly activated, would have the potential to produce enough cyanide gas to kill 10,000 people.Instead, the unidentified woman disrupted the trigger mechanism, starting a small fire that was put out before the cyanide gas could be produced.What drawback to the use of chemical weapons to commit bioterrorism does this story demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

The answer of On May 5, 1995, a cleaning woman...

Question 16

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 17

Drug courts are one of several examples of these types of courts which can assist persons addicted to opioids by providing medication-assisted treatment.

Accepted Answer

Drug courts are a type of problem-solving court that focus on rehabilitating offenders with substance abuse problems, including those addicted to opioids, through comprehensive supervision, drug testing, treatment services, and immediate sanctions and incentives.

Question 18

A domestic terrorist has attacked a small American town, and has taken refuge in a well-fortified building.He is using high-caliber weaponry on police, and they do not have the firepower or training to be able to effectively neutralize the perpetrator.Because of the dire nature of the situation, in this circumstance, it would be considered appropriate to suspend ______ and request military assistance in ending the siege.

Accepted Answer

The Posse Comitatus Act limits the powers of the federal government in using federal military personnel to enforce domestic policies within the United States. In extreme situations like a domestic terrorist attack, it might be considered appropriate to request military assistance, which would involve suspending or circumventing the restrictions imposed by the Posse Comitatus Act.

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 immediate harm through suffocation, burning, or other physical injuries, making them fast-acting in their effects on victims.

Question 20

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 Military Commissions Act authorizes the president to establish military commissions for the trial of unlawful enemy combatants, including the authority to sentence defendants to death. This act specifically addresses the procedures and rules governing the trial of individuals deemed as such combatants, distinguishing it from other legal or military frameworks.

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