Question 1

Most covert intelligence actions involve shipment of arms to our allies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The war on terrorism has resulted in

Accepted Answer

A)  the capture of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. 
B)  a more balanced approach by the U.S. toward Palestinians. 
C)  the loss of some civil liberties in return for enhanced security. 
D)  less security but more liberty. 
A)  the capture of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. 
B)  a more balanced approach by the U.S. toward Palestinians. 
C)  the loss of some civil liberties in return for enhanced security. 
D)  less security but more liberty. C

Question 3

Which of these lies within the Department of Defense?

Accepted Answer

A)  CIA. 
B)  NSA. 
C)  FBI. 
D)  NIA. 
A)  CIA. 
B)  NSA. 
C)  FBI. 
D)  NIA. B

Question 4

The main area of activity of the FBI is overseas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The main terrorist threat in Russia has been

Accepted Answer

A)  Al Qaeda. 
B)  the Taliban. 
C)  Hezbollah. 
D)  Chechens. 
A)  Al Qaeda. 
B)  the Taliban. 
C)  Hezbollah. 
D)  Chechens.

Question 6

The Oversees the entire intelligence community.

Accepted Answer

A)  Defense Intelligence Agency 
B)  National Reconnaissance Director 
C)  Central Intelligence Agency Director 
D)  Director of National Intelligence 
A)  Defense Intelligence Agency 
B)  National Reconnaissance Director 
C)  Central Intelligence Agency Director 
D)  Director of National Intelligence

Question 7

A major grievance of Al Qaeda is the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A)  presence in Saudi Arabia. 
B)  support for the Palestinians. 
C)  support for Israel. 
D)  presence in Islamic holy lands. 
A)  presence in Saudi Arabia. 
B)  support for the Palestinians. 
C)  support for Israel. 
D)  presence in Islamic holy lands.

Question 8

Al Qaeda emerged largely in response to the U.S.presence in the Middle East.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Department of Homeland Security includes all of these EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S. Customs. 
B)  the Marines. 
C)  the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 
D)  the Immigration and Naturalization Service. 
A)  U.S. Customs. 
B)  the Marines. 
C)  the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 
D)  the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Question 10

Deterrence does not work against terrorists because

Accepted Answer

A)  we do not have credible countermeasures. 
B)  they are willing to bring death and destruction upon themselves and their people. 
C)  we have adequate countermeasures, but we lack the ability to adequately communicate that fact to potential adversaries. 
D)  our counter sanctions have not been swift, certain, and severe. 
A)  we do not have credible countermeasures. 
B)  they are willing to bring death and destruction upon themselves and their people. 
C)  we have adequate countermeasures, but we lack the ability to adequately communicate that fact to potential adversaries. 
D)  our counter sanctions have not been swift, certain, and severe.

Question 11

The supervision of all secret activities supporting the national interest of the U.S.is the main responsibility of the

Accepted Answer

A)  FBI. 
B)  CIA. 
C)  DEA. 
D)  NRO. 
A)  FBI. 
B)  CIA. 
C)  DEA. 
D)  NRO.

Question 12

Terrorism can be countered with traditional deterrence methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The goals of terrorism include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  killing civilians. 
B)  announcing grievances to as wide an audience as possible. 
C)  inspiring fear by convincing people that their government cannot protect them. 
D)  targeting military installations. 
A)  killing civilians. 
B)  announcing grievances to as wide an audience as possible. 
C)  inspiring fear by convincing people that their government cannot protect them. 
D)  targeting military installations.

Question 14

What is the current status of provisions such as lone wolf and wiretapping provisions under the PATRIOT Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  They were reauthorized in 2011. 
B)  They expired in 2010. 
C)  They were made permanent in 2011. 
D)  They will expire at the end of President Obama's term in office. 
A)  They were reauthorized in 2011. 
B)  They expired in 2010. 
C)  They were made permanent in 2011. 
D)  They will expire at the end of President Obama's term in office.

Question 15

The Smith Act was aimed at American communists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The principal responsibility for combating domestic terrorism rests with the

Accepted Answer

A)  NIA. 
B)  NSA. 
C)  CIA. 
D)  FBI. 
A)  NIA. 
B)  NSA. 
C)  CIA. 
D)  FBI.

Question 17

The key provisions of the PATRIOT Act include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  eminent domain. 
B)  roving wiretaps. 
C)  Internet tracking. 
D)  lengthy detention of suspected terrorists without judicial recourse. 
A)  eminent domain. 
B)  roving wiretaps. 
C)  Internet tracking. 
D)  lengthy detention of suspected terrorists without judicial recourse.

Question 18

The USA PATRIOT Act included increased protections of civil liberties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

It is accurate to say that the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001

Accepted Answer

A)  created the Department of Homeland Security. 
B)  created the Transportation Security Agency. 
C)  created the Aviation and Transportation Intelligence Directorate. 
D)  made no provision for screening baggage. 
A)  created the Department of Homeland Security. 
B)  created the Transportation Security Agency. 
C)  created the Aviation and Transportation Intelligence Directorate. 
D)  made no provision for screening baggage.

Question 20

The writ of habeas corpus

Accepted Answer

A)  has been extended to prisoners at Guantánamo. 
B)  has been denied to all enemy combatants. 
C)  is currently suspended in the U.S. 
D)  no longer has much relevance for U.S. citizens. 
A)  has been extended to prisoners at Guantánamo. 
B)  has been denied to all enemy combatants. 
C)  is currently suspended in the U.S. 
D)  no longer has much relevance for U.S. citizens.

Most covert intelligence actions involve shipment of arms to our allies.

The war on terrorism has resulted in

Which of these lies within the Department of Defense?

The main area of activity of the FBI is overseas.

The main terrorist threat in Russia has been

The Oversees the entire intelligence community.

A major grievance of Al Qaeda is the U.S.

Al Qaeda emerged largely in response to the U.S.presence in the Middle East.

The Department of Homeland Security includes all of these EXCEPT

Deterrence does not work against terrorists because

The supervision of all secret activities supporting the national interest of the U.S.is the main responsibility of the

Terrorism can be countered with traditional deterrence methods.

The goals of terrorism include all of the following except

What is the current status of provisions such as lone wolf and wiretapping provisions under the PATRIOT Act?

The Smith Act was aimed at American communists.

The principal responsibility for combating domestic terrorism rests with the

The key provisions of the PATRIOT Act include all of the following except

The USA PATRIOT Act included increased protections of civil liberties.

It is accurate to say that the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001

The writ of habeas corpus

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Exam 16: Homeland Security

Most covert intelligence actions involve shipment of arms to our allies.

The war on terrorism has resulted in

Which of these lies within the Department of Defense?

The main area of activity of the FBI is overseas.

The main terrorist threat in Russia has been

The Oversees the entire intelligence community.

A major grievance of Al Qaeda is the U.S.

Al Qaeda emerged largely in response to the U.S.presence in the Middle East.

The Department of Homeland Security includes all of these EXCEPT

Deterrence does not work against terrorists because

The supervision of all secret activities supporting the national interest of the U.S.is the main responsibility of the

Terrorism can be countered with traditional deterrence methods.

The goals of terrorism include all of the following except

What is the current status of provisions such as lone wolf and wiretapping provisions under the PATRIOT Act?

The Smith Act was aimed at American communists.

The principal responsibility for combating domestic terrorism rests with the

The key provisions of the PATRIOT Act include all of the following except

The USA PATRIOT Act included increased protections of civil liberties.

It is accurate to say that the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001

The writ of habeas corpus

Policy Analysis

Models of Politics

The Policymaking Process

Policy Evaluation

Federalism and State Policies

Criminal Justice

Health and Welfare

Health Care

Education

Economic Policy

Tax Policy

International Trade and Immigration

Energy and the Environment

Civil Rights

Defense Policy

Filters