Deck 11: Does Moore Mean More: the Promises and Pitfalls of Homeland Security Technologies

Question 1

The doubling of processing power coupled with declines in prices over time became known as .

A) Rand's Law
B) Elbit Systems
C) Moore's Law
D) Predictive Principle

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following things was NOT considered to be an innovation or technological failure?

A) virtual fence
B) chemical puffer machine
C) automated commercial environment
D) specially trained dogs

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which technology did the TSA begin to phase out in 2008?

A) Magnetometer
B) Predictive analytics
C) Puffer machines
D) Radiometric scanners

Answer 3

C

Question 4

______________ is a multi-year effort to protect civilian government agencies from cyber threats.

A) Anduril
B) DARPA
C) EINSTEIN
D) BolaWrap

Question 5

Which of the following emits an overpowering bad smell and can be used for crowd control?

A) deodorant
B) malodorant
C) pepper spray
D) tear gas

Question 6

Which of the following terms describes the capability of different government agencies to speak directly with one another over a common radio frequency?

A) Automated Commercial Environment
B) Interoperability
C) Legacy Systems
D) Operability

Question 7

Canines continue to be the most reliable and effective instruments available to detect the presence of explosives in numerous environments

Question 8

Advancing explosive detection technologies continues to be a low priority within the homeland security community.

Question 9

Although smart cities have the potential to help their citizens live more enjoyable lives, their use of Internet-connected devices introduces risks.

Question 10

The TSA operates its own multimillion dollar canine training facility.

Question 11

The implementation of puffer machines brought very low maintenance costs for use.

Question 12

Columbus, OH is considered to be a Smart City.

Question 13

Explain some of the technologies used to aid law enforcement.

Question 14

Give an example of a prominent failure in homeland security technology.

Question 15

Explain what is meant by the phrase "smart city".

Question 16

Describe the use of predictive analytics in homeland security enterprises.

Question 17

Explain how facial recognition programs can be used in securing borders.

Question 18

How have advancements in technology impacted law enforcement?

Question 19

Explain what you perceive to be the biggest technology failure in the homeland security enterprise?