Question 1

What is/are the purpose(s) of the CBP/DHS Pre-Clearance program?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Which DHS component agency is responsible for enforcing immigration laws at all U.S. ports of entry?

Accepted Answer

CBP (Customs and Border Protection) is the DHS component agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws at all U.S. ports of entry, in addition to managing customs, border enforcement, and trade.

Question 3

What effect did the creation of DHS have on Immigration Naturalization Service (INS)?

Accepted Answer

The creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) led to the restructuring of the Immigration Naturalization Service (INS) into three separate agencies: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This reorganization was part of a broader effort to enhance national security and improve the efficiency of immigration services and enforcement.

Question 4

Command and control of this DHS agency can be transferred by the President, at any time, to the Department of Defense.

Accepted Answer

The Coast Guard is a unique branch of the U.S. military that operates under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) during peacetime but can be transferred to the Department of Defense (DoD) by the President at any time, especially during times of war or when directed by the President.

Question 5

(EC 2) The National Counterterrorism Center was established as a direct result of:

Accepted Answer

The National Counterterrorism Center was established following the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission, which was formed to investigate the September 11 attacks and to recommend measures to prevent future terrorist attacks.

Question 6

This/These federal agencies do not receive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC):

Accepted Answer

The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) all have their own training facilities and programs, and thus do not receive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC).

Question 7

The United States' first domestic counterintelligence agency and has seen it's functions absorbed by _______________ over time.

Accepted Answer

The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) is the United States' primary domestic counterintelligence agency, and its functions have evolved over time to include various aspects of counterintelligence.

Question 8

_________ administers the majority of DHS hazard mitigation programs and DHS/USFA grant programs

Accepted Answer

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is responsible for administering the majority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) hazard mitigation programs as well as DHS/U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) grant programs. FEMA's role is to support citizens and first responders to ensure that the nation works together to build, sustain, and improve its capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

Question 9

Due to mounting public criticism in the years after 9/11 ____________ has worked to become a _____________ agency.

Accepted Answer

FEMA faced criticism for its response to disasters and has since worked to become a more proactive agency in disaster preparedness and response.

Question 10

This government body "protects transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people, goods, and services"

Accepted Answer

The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) is responsible for ensuring the security of the traveling public in the United States, particularly in airports and other transportation systems, to maintain the freedom of movement for people, goods, and services.

Question 11

Primary criticisms of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) include:

Accepted Answer

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has faced criticism for a variety of reasons, including poor customer service, civil rights and civil liberties violations, and issues beyond just aviation security, encompassing broader transportation security concerns.

Question 12

"Security theater" refers to an overt TSA policy to show off TSA screening and security procedures in order to deter potential terrorists

Accepted Answer

"Security theater" refers to security measures that make people feel safer without necessarily improving actual security, often criticized for being more about appearance than effectiveness.

Question 13

Due to poor working conditions and boredom _________________ have the highest employee turnover (rate at which employees leave service) at the Department of Homeland Security.

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Question 14

The National Protection and Programs Directorate at the Department of Homeland Security:

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Question 15

In an Intelligence Squared debate - one of the speakers noted that "immigration [to the United States] has historically continued to consistently climb over time" Is this statement:

Accepted Answer

While immigration to the United States has experienced significant periods of increase, it has not consistently climbed over time. There have been fluctuations due to various factors such as legislation, economic conditions, and global events, leading to periods of both increase and decrease in immigration levels.

Question 16

A/an ______________ attack is intended to kill the most people. Yet is statistically the least likely to occur.

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Question 17

One of the tradeoffs between homeland security and constitutional rights hinges on the right of free speech, including the freedom to practice hate speech for instance. Which United States Constitutional Amendment protects freedom of speech?

Accepted Answer

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects the freedom of speech, along with other fundamental rights such as freedom of religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.

Question 18

(EC 3) Natural hazards are not __________, but intensified by _______________ processes.

Accepted Answer

Natural hazards are not manmade, but their impacts can be intensified by manmade processes, such as urban development in vulnerable areas, deforestation, and climate change.

Question 19

(EC 4) At least half of all planned terrorist attacks involve conventional weapons

Accepted Answer

Conventional weapons, such as firearms and explosives, are more accessible and easier to use, making them a common choice for planned terrorist attacks.

Question 20

_________ manages and bestows U.S. legal residency benefits

Accepted Answer

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the federal agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States, managing and bestowing U.S. legal residency benefits, including the processing of citizenship, asylum, and permanent residency (green card) applications.

Quiz 1: Understanding Homeland Security Foundations of Security Policy