Question 1

Michael Hayden (former director of the NSA) argues that the "War on Terror" should continue because:

Accepted Answer

A)  Because a war on a concept is more easily won than a war on a physical combatant. 
B)  Because doing so enhances cooperation among U.S. allies. 
C)  Because continuing the "War on Terror" is the only way to defeat ideological extremists. 
D)  Because the U.S. can engage in actions against terrorists that would otherwise not be violations of international law. 
E)  Because the U.S. can engage in actions against terrorists that would otherwise be violations of international law.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Secure Communities 
B)  287(g) 
C)  Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals 
D)  a and b

Question 3

Primary criticisms of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Poor coverage of non-aviation related transportation 
B)  Poor customer service 
C)  Civil rights and civil liberties violations 
D)  All of the above 
E)  b and c

Question 4

Advocates have expressed concerns regarding the REAL ID Act including concerns over:

Accepted Answer

A)  Privacy and data collection 
B)  States rights to control their own ID systems 
C)  REAL ID Act inapplicability to foreign passports 
D)  All of the above 
E)  a and b

Question 5

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.

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemical : Biological 
B)  Chemical : Nuclear 
C)  Chemical : Chemical 
D)  Conventional : Biological 
E)  Biological : Biological

Question 6

Command and control of this DHS agency can be transferred by the President, at any time, to the Department of Defense.

Accepted Answer

A)  Coast Guard 
B)  Federal Emergency Management Agency 
C)  Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 
D)  None of the above 
E)  a and c

Question 7

This/These federal agencies do not receive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC):

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal Bureau of Investigations 
B)  Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms 
C)  Central Intelligence Agency 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 8

Training local first responders and educating the public is an example of _______ the phase in Comprehensive Emergency Management (CEM) lifecycle practiced by FEMA.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mitigation 
B)  Preparedness 
C)  Response 
D)  Recovery 
E)  None of the above

Question 9

What is/are the purpose(s) of the CBP/DHS Pre-Clearance program?

Accepted Answer

A)  To improve cooperation on national security matters with foreign nations. 
B)  To neutralize terrorist threats before entry into the United States. 
C)  To avoid complicated bilateral international treaties on terrorism. 
D)  b and c 
E)  a and c

Question 10

The Homeland Security Council is under the direct control of the Secretary of Homeland Security

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Why is the aviation industry targeted by terrorists more frequently than the relatively less secure passenger rail industry?

Accepted Answer

A)  The negative economic consequences of a successful airplane attack are greater than rail attacks. 
B)  The negative human impact (e.g. loss of life) of a successful airplane attack is greater than rail attacks. 
C)  The negative psychological consequences of a successful airplane attack are greater than rail attacks. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  a and c

Question 12

9/11 exposed the nation's vulnerabilities in

Accepted Answer

A)  Infrastructure 
B)  Immigration 
C)  Intelligence 
D)  None of the above 
E)  All of the above

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  National Terrorism Intelligence Agency (NTI
A)  
B)  National Security Agency (NS
A)  
C)  Central Intelligence Agency (CI
A)  
D)  Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Question 14

"The federal government remains ill-equipped and unprepared to counter a major terrorist attack," was a warning from a report filed prior to September 11, 2001 by what federal agency:

Accepted Answer

A)  DHS 
B)  DOJ 
C)  GAO 
D)  HHS 
E)  FBI

Question 15

What is the Department of Homeland Security's mission:

Accepted Answer

A)  Protecting the United States from further terrorist attacks 
B)  Reducing the nation's vulnerability to terrorism 
C)  Minimizing the damage from potential terrorist attacks 
D)  a and c 
E)  a, b, and c

Question 16

The Homeland Security Act:

Accepted Answer

A)  Formed the Department of Homeland Security 
B)  Established the Homeland Security Council 
C)  Attempted to merge the FBI, CIA and NSA as part of DHS 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 17

A/an ___________________ declaration is limited in scope, lacking the long-term federal recovery programs of a/an _______________ declaration.

Accepted Answer

A)  Emergency : Presidential Major Disaster 
B)  Presidential Major Disaster : Emergency

Question 18

The "Funnel" technique refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  The intelligence gathering practice of limiting the number of open human assets on foreign soil 
B)  The emergency hazard practice that directs grant funds through a limited and narrow set of local first responders 
C)  The port of entry security protocol that directs traffic through a single narrow checkpoint 
D)  a and c 
E)  b and c

Question 19

The National Protection and Programs Directorate at the Department of Homeland Security:

Accepted Answer

A)  Researches and develops relevant technology to help protect the homeland 
B)  Strengthens national risk management efforts for critical infrastructure 
C)  Improves cyber-security and communications system resilience 
D)  All of the above 
E)  b and c

Question 20

_________ manages and bestows U.S. legal residency benefits

Accepted Answer

A)  Immigration and Customs Enforcement 
B)  Department of Visas and Consular Affairs 
C)  United States Citizenship and Immigration Services 
D)  United States Department of State 
E)  None of the above

Exam 1: Understanding Homeland Security Foundations of Security Policy