Deck 14: The Future

Question 1

________ involves the growing interconnectedness reflected in the expanded flows of information, capital, goods, services, and people throughout the world.

A) Nationalism
B) Mega-trend analysis
C) Globalization
D) Internationalism
E) All of the above.

Answer 1

Globalization

Question 2

To benefit from globalization, nations and groups must ________ new technologies.

A) Access
B) Adopt
C) Integrate
D) Apply
E) All of the above.

Answer 2

All of the above.

Question 3

In the future, ________ is (are) likely to continue.

A) Globalization
B) Technological advancement.
C) Terrorism
D) The spread of radical ideologies
E) All of the above.

Answer 3

All of the above.

Question 4

According to a National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) released in July 2007, al-Qaeda:

A) Will not be a continuing threat.
B) Will focus on prominent political, economic, and infrastructure targets.
C) Represents the only known extremist group.
D) Does not link with like-minded groups.
E) All of the above.

Question 5

In the future, ________ will align to create internal conflict in certain regions of the world.

A) Weak governments
B) Lagging economies
C) Religious extremism
D) An increase in youthful populations
E) All of the above.

Question 6

In the future, terrorists will most likely:

A) Use conventional weapons.
B) Remain unchanged.
C) Become allies of the United States.
D) Disregard biological weapons.
E) All of the above.

Question 7

In the future, some security disciplines may face a shortage of qualified personnel, such as skilled:

A) Security officers.
B) Cyberspace workers.
C) Loss prevention agents.
D) Armored car drivers.
E) All of the above are correct.

Question 8

In May, 2011, the notable terrorist, ________, was killed by U.S. military forces.

A) Timothy McVeigh
B) Mohammed Maslow
C) Osama bin Laden
D) Michael McDermott
E) All of the above are correct.

Question 9

Individuals and organizations that use terror are:

A) Mobile.
B) Fixed, remaining in one place.
C) Not changing.
D) Have a definite identity.
E) All of the above are correct.

Question 10

________ likely is and will remain a center for harboring terrorists for some time.

A) The United Kingdom
B) Japan
C) China
D) Pakistan
E) All of the above are correct.

Question 11

Security services are not likely to grow in the future.

Question 12

Security managers must function in a global, high-technology environment.

Question 13

The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) applies to foreign governments.

Question 14

It is predicted that the benefits of globalization will not be global.

Question 15

The twenty-first century presents no legal challenges for the security professional.

Question 16

In the future, terrorism will likely take the form of a global insurgency.

Question 17

Economic globalization and the dispersion of technologies will not strain governments in the future.

Question 18

What trends and challenges lie ahead for the security professional?

Question 19

Can security personnel disregard globalization? Explain.