Question 1

Which of the following disease agents can be transmitted from person to person?
A) Bacillus anthracis
B) Yersinia pestis
C) Francisella tularensis
D) Botulinum toxin

Accepted Answer

Yersinia pestis, the bacterium that causes plague, can be transmitted from person to person, particularly in its pneumonic form through respiratory droplets.

Question 2

The terrorist group FARC used Sarin gas in the Tokyo subway in 1994.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. The Tokyo subway sarin gas attack was carried out by the Japanese cult group Aum Shinrikyo in 1995. FARC, a guerrilla group from Colombia, has not been known to have used sarin gas.

Question 3

Select the person below who is considered to be a primary example of a "Lone Wolf" terrorist.
A) Osama bin Laden
B) Ayman al-Zawahiri
C) Alfonso Cano
D) Eric Robert Rudolph

Accepted Answer

Eric Robert Rudolph is considered a primary example of a "Lone Wolf" terrorist as he acted alone and not as part of a larger group or organization. He carried out a series of bombings in the 1990s, including the 1996 Olympic Park bombing in Atlanta, Georgia.

Question 4

According to the US Department of Justice, almost any explosive device or weapon may be considered a "weapon of mass destruction."

Accepted Answer

The US Department of Justice considers almost any explosive device or weapon to be a "weapon of mass destruction" due to the potential for widespread damage and harm to human life. This includes not just nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons, but also conventional weapons such as bombs and grenades.

Question 5

Militia groups are an example of what type of terrorist group?
A) Left Wing
B) Right Wing
C) Special Interest
D) International

Accepted Answer

Militia groups are typically associated with the far-right and espouse anti-government beliefs, making them a prime example of a right-wing terrorist group.

Question 6

Which of the following is categorized as a nerve agent?
A) Potassium permanganate
B) Sarin
C) Cyanogen chloride
D) Phosgene

Accepted Answer

Sarin is a nerve agent, while potassium permanganate, cyanogen chloride, and phosgene are not categorized as nerve agents.

Question 7

Nerve agents, like VX and Sarin, comprise some of the most toxic substances known to man.

Accepted Answer

Nerve agents like VX and Sarin are highly toxic and can be lethal in small amounts.

Question 8

HHS Category B lists the most serious chemical agents known to man.

Accepted Answer

HHS Category B lists chemical agents that are considered moderately dangerous and not as serious as those listed in Category A.

Question 9

Which of the following terrorist groups is an example of domestic, special interest groups?
A) Al Qaeda
B) ISIS
C) ELF
D) FARC

Accepted Answer

ELF (Earth Liberation Front) is an example of a domestic, special interest group. They are a radical environmentalist group that operates in the United States and was responsible for a number of acts of eco-terrorism, such as arson and vandalism, in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Al Qaeda and ISIS are international terrorist groups, while FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) is a guerrilla group in Colombia that is involved in drug trafficking and other criminal activities in addition to its political and revolutionary goals.

Question 10

The Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico involved the accidental release of what substance?
A) Crude oil
B) PCBs
C) Ammonium chloride
D) Mercury

Accepted Answer

The Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico involved the accidental release of crude oil, as a result of an explosion and subsequent oil rig collapse.

Question 11

The Three Mile Island incident involved the intentional release of methyl isocyanate.

Accepted Answer

The Three Mile Island incident was a nuclear power plant accident that occurred in 1979. It did not involve the intentional release of methyl isocyanate, which was the substance involved in the Bhopal disaster in 1984.

Question 12

To date, there have been no specific instances where a nuclear weapon was utilized by a terrorist or terrorist group in an act of terrorism.

Accepted Answer

While there have been attempts by terrorist groups to acquire nuclear weapons, there has not been an instance where a nuclear weapon was actually used in an act of terrorism.

Question 13

Cyberterrorism is a growing threat to information systems.

Accepted Answer

Cyberterrorism, which refers to the use of technology by terrorist groups or individuals to cause harm, disrupt or damage critical information systems, is a growing threat. With increasing reliance on technology and the internet, the potential impact of cyber attacks is significant and has led to the development of new cybersecurity measures and protocols.

Question 14

Which Department of Transportation Class of Hazardous Materials includes flammable liquids?
A) 2
B) 6
C) 4
D) 3

Accepted Answer

Flammable liquids are classified under Department of Transportation (DOT) Class 3 Hazardous Materials. This classification is specifically designated for liquids that can catch fire under certain conditions.

Question 15

Which Department of Transportation Class of Hazardous Materials includes corrosive substances?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Corrosive substances fall under Class 8 of the Department of Transportation's classification system, not listed among the options provided.

Question 16

Intent is what an act of terrorism different from an accidental event.

Accepted Answer

Intent involves a premeditated and deliberate decision to cause harm or fear in a certain group of people or society as a whole, whereas accidental events are not planned or intended to cause harm. Intent is one of the major defining factors that distinguish a terrorist act from an accident.

Question 17

As a human disease, smallpox no longer exists. It was eradicated in 1980.

Accepted Answer

The World Health Organization declared smallpox eradicated in 1980, making it the first and only human disease to be eradicated through a global vaccination campaign.

Question 18

Chose the correct answer below to complete the following sentence: A rail accident in 2005 occurred in Graniteville, South Carolina. The accident was responsible for the release of 90 tons of _______________.
A) Ammonium nitrate
B) Chlorophyll
C) Chlorine
D) Anhydrous ammonia

Accepted Answer

The sentence says that the accident resulted in the release of 90 tons of something. B and D are not commonly transported by rail, and A is not mentioned in the context of this sentence. Therefore, C is the best choice as chlorine is commonly used and transported by rail, and its release can be harmful to human health and the environment in large quantities.

Question 19

A disadvantage for a terrorist to use a biological weapon is that they would be easy to detect.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Biological weapons can be difficult to detect and identify, which is why they are considered a serious threat to public health and safety. They can also have delayed onset of symptoms, making it harder to trace back to the source of the attack.

Question 20

Which of the following are potent poisons produced by a variety of living organisms - including bacteria, plants and animals?
A) Toxins
B) Plaques
C) Pepsins
D) Troponins

Accepted Answer

Toxins are potent poisons produced by various living organisms, including bacteria, plants, and animals. Plaques are not poisons produced by living organisms; they are a buildup of plaque in the arteries. Pepsins are enzymes that aid in the digestion of proteins, and Troponins are proteins found in cardiac muscle cells.

Quiz 6: Hazard Identification Man-Made Hazards

Which of the following disease agents can be transmitted from person to person?

The terrorist group FARC used Sarin gas in the Tokyo subway in 1994.

Select the person below who is considered to be a primary example of a "Lone Wolf" terrorist.

According to the US Department of Justice, almost any explosive device or weapon may be considered a "weapon of mass destruction."

Militia groups are an example of what type of terrorist group?

Which of the following is categorized as a nerve agent?

Nerve agents, like VX and Sarin, comprise some of the most toxic substances known to man.

HHS Category B lists the most serious chemical agents known to man.

Which of the following terrorist groups is an example of domestic, special interest groups?

The Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico involved the accidental release of what substance?

The Three Mile Island incident involved the intentional release of methyl isocyanate.

To date, there have been no specific instances where a nuclear weapon was utilized by a terrorist or terrorist group in an act of terrorism.

Cyberterrorism is a growing threat to information systems.

Which Department of Transportation Class of Hazardous Materials includes flammable liquids?

Which Department of Transportation Class of Hazardous Materials includes corrosive substances?

Intent is what an act of terrorism different from an accidental event.

As a human disease, smallpox no longer exists. It was eradicated in 1980.

Chose the correct answer below to complete the following sentence: A rail accident in 2005 occurred in Graniteville, South Carolina. The accident was responsible for the release of 90 tons of _______________.

A disadvantage for a terrorist to use a biological weapon is that they would be easy to detect.

Which of the following are potent poisons produced by a variety of living organisms - including bacteria, plants and animals?