Community Preparation for Terrorism Unit Test Answer Key

Multiple Choice: 3 points each.

1. The use of force or violence against persons or property in violation of the criminal laws of the United States for purposes of intimidation, coercion or ransom is called

.

a. duress

b. contagion

c. terrorism

d. jihad

2. Terrorists acts seek to achieve and communicate a message.

a. fear

b. political goals

c. social objectives

d a tactical advantage

3. Biological Weapons of Mass Destruction were used as early as the

a. 1900’s

b. 1800’s

c. 1300’s

d 1100’s

4. The target of Timothy McVeigh’s protest against the government raid at WACO was .

a. the World Trade Center

b. the Murrah Federal Building

c. the Helder Federal Building

d the Branch Davidian Center

5. What kind of poison gas did the Aum Shinkrkyo released into a crowded subway?

a. anthrax

b. radium

c. salmonella

d. sarin

6. What was used by the Islamic radicals in the attack on the World Trade Center in 1993?

a. airplanes

b. agriculture fertilizer

c. pipe bombs

d cyberterrorism

7. Theodore Kacynski terrorized the country as the Unabomber during this time period.

a. 1976-1998

b. 1987-1997

c. 1978-1996

d 1977-1996

8. The sleeper cell is .

a. where terrorists are held

b. a group of terrorist who blend into the community

c. a group of investigators that monitor terrorists actions

d an undercover officer

9. Jihad is a call for .

a. a holy war

b. terrorist attacks

c. suicide bombers

d political war

10. When the coverage of terrorism inspires more terrorism it is know as

.

a. interoperability

b. contagion effect

c. cyberterrorism

d eco-terrorism

11. Bioterrorism includes the use of anthrax, botulism, and smallpox.

a. True

b. False

12. As a result of 9/11 the was established, reorganizing the departments of the federal government.

a. fear

a. Federal Emergency Management Agency

b. Georgia Emergency Management Agency

c. Department of Homeland Security

d. Citizens Corp

13. Some experts suggest that is the third most likely terrorist act to occur.

a. bioterrorism

b. cyberterrorism

c. ecoterrorism

d agro terrorism

14. Most suicide bombers believe that the act makes them martyrs and assures them a place in their version of heaven.

a. True

b. False

15. In 1988 Pan American Flight 103 was destroyed by a bomb planted by

a. Libyan terrorists

b. al-Qaeda

c. Palestinian terrorists

d. domestic terrorists

16. The capacity of various telecommunications and computer devices to “talk” to each other is .

a. interoperability

b. contagion effect

c. cyberterrorism

d. the media effect

17. The response to terrorism and efforts to stop it is known as .

a. interoperability

b. contagion effect

c. cyberterrorism

d. counterterrorism

18. Which of the following nuclear power plants is not located in Georgia?

a. Farley Nuclear Plant

b. Hatch Nuclear Plant

c. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant

d. Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant

19. What does the acronym EAS stand for?

a. Emergency Alert System

b. Emergency Assistance System

c. Emergency American System

d. Emergency Assessment Securities

20. The public, corporate and governmental agencies all receive the same information dissemination in the event of a natural emergency or potential terrorist disaster.

a. True

b. False

21. List 5 natural emergencies: (2 points each)

a. Earthquakes

b. Tornados

c. Flooding

d. Hurricanes

e. Drought

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22. List 5 items that you would need to add to your disaster preparedness kit: (2 points each) (Answers may vary) water, flashlight, bandages, non-perishable food items, tools, etc.

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

23. List 5 sources of credible information dissemination for both natural emergencies and potential terrorist disasters. (2 points each)

a. FEMA

b. GEMA

c. Citizens Corp

d. CERT

e. DHS

Short answer:

24. What type of terrorist attack would you fear most? Why? (5 points)

Answers may vary

25. How well prepared do you feel that your community is for potential terrorist disasters? What does your community need to do to be more prepared? (5 points)

Answers may vary

26. How well prepared do you feel that your community is for natural emergencies? What does your community need to do to be more prepared? (5 points)

Answers may vary