Question 1

In partnership with ______________, ______________ prevents illegal export of U.S. currency, stolen goods and sensitive technology.

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Question 2

Divisions of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) include:

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Customs and Border Protection (CBP) encompasses various divisions that handle different aspects of border security and trade. These include International Trade, which deals with trade laws and regulations; Air & Marine, which focuses on aerial and maritime surveillance and interdiction; Border Patrol, which patrols the land borders to prevent illegal immigration and smuggling; and Field Operations, which manages the entry and exit points at borders and airports. Therefore, all the options listed are divisions of CBP.

Question 3

The Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) division at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) investigates national security crimes relating to human rights violations, human and arms trafficking, and drug smuggling

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The Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) division at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) primarily focuses on identifying, arresting, and removing individuals who are in the United States illegally or who have violated immigration laws, rather than investigating national security crimes. Investigations into crimes like human rights violations, human and arms trafficking, and drug smuggling are typically handled by ICE's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) division.

Question 4

The primary federal agencies tasked with enforcing the immigration laws of the United States are:

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The primary federal agencies tasked with enforcing U.S. immigration laws are Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). ICE focuses on enforcing immigration laws within the country, CBP is responsible for protecting the borders, and USCIS handles legal immigration services and benefits.

Question 5

More deaths, injuries and property damage are caused due to natural disasters than terrorist events on an average year-by-year basis.

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Natural disasters, including hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and wildfires, affect larger areas and populations, leading to higher numbers of deaths, injuries, and property damage compared to the more localized impact of terrorist events.

Question 6

Natural disasters are occurring more frequently

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Question 7

Intelligence gathering is performed primarily by four entities within the U.S. government. Which of the following is not a government intelligence agency?

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The National Terrorism Intelligence Agency (NTIA) is not a recognized U.S. government intelligence agency, whereas the NSA, CIA, and DHS are all involved in intelligence activities.

Question 8

"Exaggerated perception of individual risk" refers to the mindset experienced by potential victims of terrorist attacks.

Accepted Answer

This term describes how individuals may perceive their personal risk of being involved in a terrorist attack as higher than it statistically is, often due to media coverage and the psychological impact of terrorism.

Question 9

On the evening news, a report notes that a maritime law enforcement agency arrested a Mexican drug kingpin on his vessel off the coast of San Diego while also seizing a large amount of cocaine. The news is most likely referring to which DHS agency?

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The U.S. Coast Guard is responsible for maritime law enforcement, including drug interdiction operations on the high seas and near U.S. coastlines, making it the most likely agency to be involved in such an operation.

Question 10

(EC 6) A recent Executive Order that allows for young undocumented immigrants in the U.S. to seek temporary deferment of immigration enforcement:

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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is the program that allows young undocumented immigrants in the U.S. to seek temporary deferment of immigration enforcement.

Question 11

The majority of intelligence gathered by U.S. intelligence agencies is derived from:

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Open source material is a significant source of intelligence for U.S. agencies, as it includes publicly available information from media, internet, and other public domains.

Question 12

The National Security Act established the United States' first professional intelligence agency known as

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The National Security Act of 1947 established the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), marking it as the United States' first professional peacetime intelligence agency.

Question 13

A dam has failed, releasing a massive surge of water across the Virginia basin. Countless homes have been swept in the tide and the loss of human life has been enormous. Economic damage has also been severe. It is unknown what caused the dam failure. This incident could be an example of a/an:

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This incident could be considered an emergency hazard due to the immediate threat to life and property, a terrorist hazard if it was caused by an intentional act, and a technological hazard due to the failure of a man-made structure.

Question 14

______________ is/are the primary government entity/ies responsible for initially responding to armed terrorists attacks employing conventional weapons.

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State and local law enforcement are typically the first responders to any criminal activity, including armed terrorist attacks, as they are the primary law enforcement agencies responsible for maintaining public safety and order in their jurisdictions.

Question 15

Incubation and detection problems make it difficult for authorities to detect _________ attacks. Complicated delivery mechanisms and lack of experience prevent terrorists from carrying out ____________ attacks.

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Biological attacks are difficult to detect due to incubation periods and detection challenges. Terrorists often lack the expertise and delivery mechanisms for biological attacks.

Question 16

Within the emergency management context, _________ is defined as action taken to avoid an incident or to stop an incident from occurring. _________ is defined as a sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate risk.

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Prevention involves actions taken to avoid an incident or to stop it from occurring, while mitigation refers to sustained efforts to reduce or eliminate the risks associated with hazards.

Question 17

The best place for a fallout shelter in case of nuclear attack would be:

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Basements or windowless areas provide the best protection in a nuclear attack because they offer the most barriers between you and the radioactive materials outside. These areas minimize your exposure to radiation, especially compared to options that have windows or are at higher levels, which offer less protection.

Question 18

Lowering probability + lowering consequence = __________

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Mitigation involves measures that reduce the chance of an event happening and lessen the impact if it does occur. Lowering both the probability of an event and its consequences aligns with the goals of mitigation.

Question 19

After September 11, 2001, state and local government decreased it's use of volunteers to support first responders.

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After September 11, 2001, there was an increase in the use of volunteers to support first responders, as communities recognized the value of having additional trained individuals to assist in times of crisis. Programs like the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) gained popularity as a way to organize volunteer efforts.

Question 20

The largest portion of DHS/FEMA's preparedness budget is allocated to:

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Quiz 1: Understanding Homeland Security Foundations of Security Policy

In partnership with , prevents illegal export of U.S. currency, stolen goods and sensitive technology.