Question 1

Biological agents include all of the following, except

Accepted Answer

Phosgene is a chemical agent and not a biological agent. The other options are all biological agents.

Question 2

In the United States, real-time consequences of a mass-casualty chemical or biological attack

Accepted Answer

The United States has not experienced real-time consequences of a mass-casualty chemical or biological attack, making such events unprecedented in its history.

Question 3

The concept of a "martyr nation" as a doctrine for engagement is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The concept of a "martyr nation" as a doctrine for engagement can be categorized as asymmetrical warfare. This is because it involves a weaker party using tactics such as suicide bombings and other forms of terrorism to inflict damage on a stronger opponent, often with the aim of causing fear and disrupting their operations. This approach is often seen as a way to level the playing field, as the weaker party is typically unable to engage in a traditional military conflict with the stronger opponent.

Question 4

Weapons of mass destruction include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Weapons of mass destruction (WMD) refer to nuclear, radiological, chemical, and biological weapons that can cause large-scale harm or destruction. Sarin is a chemical weapon, thus fitting the definition of a WMD. Rocket-propelled grenades, precision-guided munitions, and Semtex are conventional weapons, not classified as WMDs.

Question 5

Typical terrorist objectives include all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

Building alliances with leaders is not typically a terrorist objective. Rather, terrorists seek to destroy existing alliances and disrupt political structures.

Question 6

Which of the following observations is most accurate concerning asymmetrical warfare?

Accepted Answer

Asymmetrical warfare is characterized by the use of unexpected, unconventional methods of political violence. This can include tactics such as guerrilla warfare, terrorism, and cyber attacks. While there may be some overlap with conventional conflict strategies, the emphasis in asymmetrical warfare is on finding new and creative ways to disrupt and destabilize the enemy.

Question 7

The Engineer

Accepted Answer

The sentence states that the Engineer was a proficient bomb-maker for Hamas and was killed when his cell phone exploded. Therefore, both choices A and B are true. Choice C is not supported by the sentence.

Question 8

Terrorists have been known to "declare victory" using which of the following criteria?

Accepted Answer

Terrorists have declared victory using all three of the criteria listed. Acquiring global media and political attention helps to spread their message and gain support from sympathizers. Provoking the state to overreact can make the government appear oppressive or unjust, furthering the terrorist's cause. Disrupting normal routines of a society can create fear and instability, and can make people more likely to support extreme measures in response to the threat. Therefore, all of these criteria can be used by terrorists to claim victory.

Question 9

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the use of the Internet and social networking media by extremists?

Accepted Answer

Extremists, including terrorists, use social networking media to record and promote claimed successes. This includes sharing videos and pictures of attacks, as well as using hashtags and other methods to spread their message and recruit new members online. While there may be some concerns about surveillance by intelligence agencies, extremists have shown a willingness to use the internet and social media despite these risks.

Question 10

Threats to cybersecurity include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Which of the following objectives have been suggested to explain modern terrorists' use of high-yield weapons to maximize casualties?

Accepted Answer

Terrorists may use high-yield weapons to please God, as some extremist ideologies glorify martyrdom and view the indiscriminate killing of non-believers as a path to salvation. These tactics also attract attention and may help to spread the message of the terrorist group. Finally, inflicting large numbers of casualties can demoralize and influence the enemy, making them more likely to give in to demands or withdraw from a conflict zone.

Question 12

Symbolic targets include

Accepted Answer

Symbolic targets can include a variety of locations or individuals that hold significant meaning or value to a particular group or ideology. This can include passenger carriers like airplanes, embassies that represent foreign governments, or famous people that represent a particular ideology or way of life. Therefore, all of these options could be considered symbolic targets.

Question 13

Threats to cybersecurity include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Threats to cybersecurity include both cyberterrorism and cyberattack, as well as various other forms of cybercrime such as cyber sabotage, hacking, phishing, and malware. Cyberterrorism involves the use of the internet and technology to carry out attacks designed to cause physical harm, disrupt critical infrastructure or national security, or induce fear and panic. Cyberattacks, on the other hand, refer to any type of malicious activity intended to compromise or damage computer systems, networks, or data. Both cyberterrorism and cyberattacks are major threats to cybersecurity and require the attention and mitigation of individuals, organizations, and governments.

Question 14

The netwar theory is an important concept in the new terrorist environment because it refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The netwar theory refers to a new mode of conflict using network forms of organization and related strategies and technologies attuned to the information age. While cyber warfare and cyberterrorism are related to the use of technology, they are not necessarily the same as the concept of netwar theory. Therefore, options A and B are incorrect. Option D includes both options A and B, which are incorrect answers, making it an incorrect option.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the use of new technologies by extremists in the era of the New Terrorism?

Accepted Answer

Numerous studies have demonstrated that extremists have made significant use of new technologies, including the internet, e-mail, and social networking media, for communication, propaganda, recruitment, and fundraising, as well as for operational planning and coordination. This has enabled extremists to reach wider audiences, disseminate their messages more effectively, and coordinate their activities more efficiently. Such technologies have also facilitated the development and dissemination of radical ideas and ideology, as well as new bomb-making techniques and other aspects of the terrorist trade. While it is true that some counterterrorist agencies have developed the capability to monitor and disrupt extremist communications on the internet, such efforts have been hampered by the sheer volume and complexity of online activity, the use of encryption, and the proliferation of virtual safe havens and social media sites that are beyond the jurisdiction of law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

Question 16

Common explosives include all of the following, except

Accepted Answer

Anthrax is not an explosive, it is a deadly bacteria used as a bioterrorism agent. The other options listed (Composite-4, ANFO, and Semtex) are all common explosives.

Question 17

Verified cyberattacks

Accepted Answer

Verified cyberattacks began to occur in the late 1990s and have become more destructive over time. While reports of cyberattacks may not always be publicly disclosed for security reasons, they are not necessarily rare.

Question 18

The King David Hotel bombing arguably led to events that

Accepted Answer

The King David Hotel bombing, carried out by Zionist paramilitary group Irgun in 1946, targeted the British administrative headquarters in Jerusalem and resulted in the deaths of 91 people. This attack was seen as a turning point in British public opinion on their presence in Palestine and contributed to the decision to end the British mandate in Palestine in 1948. Therefore, the bombing arguably led to the end of British occupation of Palestine. The bombing had no direct relation to Spain's involvement in the Iraq war or the U.S. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon.

Question 19

Conventional weapons include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Conventional weapons are typically defined as weapons that do not involve nuclear, biological, or chemical agents. Submachine guns are examples of conventional weapons.

B, C, and D all involve chemical, radiological, or biological agents and are therefore not considered conventional weapons.

Question 20

Terrorist threat scenarios posit that terrorists

Accepted Answer

While terrorists may not be able to easily obtain or manufacture chemical and biological agents, it is feasible for them to obtain such agents through illicit means, such as theft or smuggling. Additionally, there have been instances where terrorists have attempted to manufacture chemical and biological agents, but it is not a simple process and may require significant expertise and resources. Therefore, the most likely scenario is that terrorists could feasibly obtain chemical and biological agents. Option A is incorrect because it suggests that obtaining such agents is easy, which is not necessarily the case. Option B is incorrect because it suggests that terrorists have the capability to manufacture such agents on a large scale, which is unlikely. Option D is also incorrect because there is no evidence to suggest that terrorists have already constructed many chemical and biological weapons.

Quiz 10: Tools of the Trade: Tactics and Targets of Terrorists

Biological agents include all of the following, except

In the United States, real-time consequences of a mass-casualty chemical or biological attack

The concept of a "martyr nation" as a doctrine for engagement is an example of which of the following?

Weapons of mass destruction include which of the following?

Typical terrorist objectives include all of the following, except:

Which of the following observations is most accurate concerning asymmetrical warfare?

The Engineer

Terrorists have been known to "declare victory" using which of the following criteria?

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the use of the Internet and social networking media by extremists?

Threats to cybersecurity include which of the following?

Which of the following objectives have been suggested to explain modern terrorists' use of high-yield weapons to maximize casualties?

Symbolic targets include

Threats to cybersecurity include which of the following?

The netwar theory is an important concept in the new terrorist environment because it refers to which of the following?

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the use of new technologies by extremists in the era of the New Terrorism?

Common explosives include all of the following, except

Verified cyberattacks

The King David Hotel bombing arguably led to events that

Conventional weapons include which of the following?

Terrorist threat scenarios posit that terrorists