Question 1

Critical infrastructure includes ________ controlled resources and assets deemed most critical.

Accepted Answer

A)  Government 
B)  Publicly 
C)  Privately 
D)  Corporate 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Government 
B)  Publicly 
C)  Privately 
D)  Corporate 
E)  All of the above E

Question 2

The USA PATRIOT Act of 2001:

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased the investigative authority of law enforcement. 
B)  Weakened law enforcement's ability to jail suspects. 
C)  Promoted sharing of intelligence. 
D)  Restricted the power of prosecutors. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  Decreased the investigative authority of law enforcement. 
B)  Weakened law enforcement's ability to jail suspects. 
C)  Promoted sharing of intelligence. 
D)  Restricted the power of prosecutors. 
E)  All of the above. C

Question 3

Some studies indicate that there is ________ difference in performance between private versus government security screeners at commercial airports.

Accepted Answer

A)  A great deal of 
B)  A huge 
C)  Noticeable 
D)  Little-to-no 
E)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  A great deal of 
B)  A huge 
C)  Noticeable 
D)  Little-to-no 
E)  All of the above are correct. D

Question 4

Specific minimum security requirements at United States airports include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Passenger screening. 
B)  Law enforcement support. 
C)  Security plans. 
D)  Disaster plans. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  Passenger screening. 
B)  Law enforcement support. 
C)  Security plans. 
D)  Disaster plans. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 5

Searches for suspected bombs should be conducted:

Accepted Answer

A)  With caution by more than one person. 
B)  By one person only. 
C)  Starting with the center of the suspect area. 
D)  From top to bottom of the suspected area. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  With caution by more than one person. 
B)  By one person only. 
C)  Starting with the center of the suspect area. 
D)  From top to bottom of the suspected area. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 6

The Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001:

Accepted Answer

A)  Federalized commercial aviation security. 
B)  Centralized responsibility for aviation security under the newly created Transportation Security Administration (TS
A) . 
C)  Facilitated the removal of contract private security personnel from airport passenger and baggage screening points. 
D)  Created the TSA. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  Federalized commercial aviation security. 
B)  Centralized responsibility for aviation security under the newly created Transportation Security Administration (TS
A) . 
C)  Facilitated the removal of contract private security personnel from airport passenger and baggage screening points. 
D)  Created the TSA. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 7

Most cargo thefts occur:

Accepted Answer

A)  As a result of truck hijacking. 
B)  In warehouses and distribution centers. 
C)  During burglaries. 
D)  In railroad holding areas. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  As a result of truck hijacking. 
B)  In warehouses and distribution centers. 
C)  During burglaries. 
D)  In railroad holding areas. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 8

Create a definition for terrorism.

Accepted Answer

Definition depends on the motivation of

Question 9

Cargo security measures that may prevent losses due to theft include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Personnel and physical security. 
B)  A system of accountability. 
C)  Secure packaging. 
D)  Policies and procedures. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  Personnel and physical security. 
B)  A system of accountability. 
C)  Secure packaging. 
D)  Policies and procedures. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 10

Experts agree on the definition of terrorism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

________ are used at airports to identify potential smugglers and terrorists.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cargo containers. 
B)  Federal identification cards. 
C)  Profiling techniques. 
D)  Baggage handler screening protocols. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  Cargo containers. 
B)  Federal identification cards. 
C)  Profiling techniques. 
D)  Baggage handler screening protocols. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 12

The ________ was designed to impose federal standards for state driver licenses and identification cards.

Accepted Answer

A)  Security Act of 2001 
B)  REAL ID Act of 2005 
C)  ID Act of 2005 
D)  SECURITY ID Act of 2005 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  Security Act of 2001 
B)  REAL ID Act of 2005 
C)  ID Act of 2005 
D)  SECURITY ID Act of 2005 
E)  All of the above.

Question 13

The Post-Katrina Emergency Reform Act of 2006 did not affect the organization and functions of the DHS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The ________ has primary enforcement responsibility for federal environmental laws.

Accepted Answer

A)  Environmental Protection Agency (EP
A)  
B)  Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEM
A)  
C)  Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 
D)  Environmental Management Agency (EM
A)  
E)  All of the above. 
A)  Environmental Protection Agency (EP
A)  
B)  Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEM
A)  
C)  Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 
D)  Environmental Management Agency (EM
A)  
E)  All of the above.

Question 15

Skyjackings led to the formation of the White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

________ are used in airport and airline security.

Accepted Answer

A)  Biometrics 
B)  Automated scanners. 
C)  Access control integration. 
D)  Explosive detection equipment. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  Biometrics 
B)  Automated scanners. 
C)  Access control integration. 
D)  Explosive detection equipment. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 17

The 9/11 Commission recommended:

Accepted Answer

A)  Decentralization of U.S. intelligence services. 
B)  A retreat from global diplomatic activities. 
C)  Coordination of intelligence gathering and analysis. 
D)  Limits to Congress' ability to oversea intelligence activities. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  Decentralization of U.S. intelligence services. 
B)  A retreat from global diplomatic activities. 
C)  Coordination of intelligence gathering and analysis. 
D)  Limits to Congress' ability to oversea intelligence activities. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 18

Analyze the findings of the 9/11 Commission.

Accepted Answer

Appoint a single, high-level intelligenc

Question 19

Major weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) include ________ weapons.

Accepted Answer

A)  Nuclear 
B)  Chemical 
C)  Radiological 
D)  Biological 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  Nuclear 
B)  Chemical 
C)  Radiological 
D)  Biological 
E)  All of the above.

Question 20

U.S. losses due to cargo theft are estimated at:

Accepted Answer

A)  $20 billion 
B)  $60 billion 
C)  $417 million 
D)  $682 million 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  $20 billion 
B)  $60 billion 
C)  $417 million 
D)  $682 million 
E)  None of the above.

Critical infrastructure includes ________ controlled resources and assets deemed most critical.

The USA PATRIOT Act of 2001:

Some studies indicate that there is ________ difference in performance between private versus government security screeners at commercial airports.

Specific minimum security requirements at United States airports include:

Searches for suspected bombs should be conducted:

The Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001:

Most cargo thefts occur:

Create a definition for terrorism.

Cargo security measures that may prevent losses due to theft include:

Experts agree on the definition of terrorism.

________ are used at airports to identify potential smugglers and terrorists.

The ________ was designed to impose federal standards for state driver licenses and identification cards.

The Post-Katrina Emergency Reform Act of 2006 did not affect the organization and functions of the DHS.

The ________ has primary enforcement responsibility for federal environmental laws.

Skyjackings led to the formation of the White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security.

________ are used in airport and airline security.

The 9/11 Commission recommended:

Analyze the findings of the 9/11 Commission.

Major weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) include ________ weapons.

U.S. losses due to cargo theft are estimated at:

History and Overview

Threats to Safety and Security

Legal Aspects of Security

Physical Security: Structural, Electronic, and Human Protection Systems

Personnel Security Through Leadership and Ethics

Information, Communications, and Computer Security

Risk Assessment, Security Surveys, and Planning

Program Implementation and Administration

Investigations, Intelligence Operations, and Reporting

Institutional Security, Disaster Recovery, and Executive Protection

Industrial Security, Retail Loss Prevention, and Workplace Violence

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Exam 12: Homeland Security: Confronting Terrorism and Domestic Threats

Critical infrastructure includes ________ controlled resources and assets deemed most critical.

The USA PATRIOT Act of 2001:

Some studies indicate that there is ________ difference in performance between private versus government security screeners at commercial airports.

Specific minimum security requirements at United States airports include:

Searches for suspected bombs should be conducted:

The Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001:

Most cargo thefts occur:

Create a definition for terrorism.

Cargo security measures that may prevent losses due to theft include:

Experts agree on the definition of terrorism.

________ are used at airports to identify potential smugglers and terrorists.

The ________ was designed to impose federal standards for state driver licenses and identification cards.

The Post-Katrina Emergency Reform Act of 2006 did not affect the organization and functions of the DHS.

The ________ has primary enforcement responsibility for federal environmental laws.

Skyjackings led to the formation of the White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security.

________ are used in airport and airline security.

The 9/11 Commission recommended:

Analyze the findings of the 9/11 Commission.

Major weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) include ________ weapons.

U.S. losses due to cargo theft are estimated at:

History and Overview

Threats to Safety and Security

Legal Aspects of Security

Physical Security: Structural, Electronic, and Human Protection Systems

Personnel Security Through Leadership and Ethics

Information, Communications, and Computer Security

Risk Assessment, Security Surveys, and Planning

Program Implementation and Administration

Investigations, Intelligence Operations, and Reporting

Institutional Security, Disaster Recovery, and Executive Protection

Industrial Security, Retail Loss Prevention, and Workplace Violence

Career Opportunities

The Future

Filters