Chapter 5 - Terrorism

Recent research has found which of the following to be true about suicide attackers? They are more likely to be affiliated with a terrorist group. They attack in pairs. They are more likely to have substance abuse problems. They are more likely to be older.

They are more likely to have substance abuse problems.

According to Piazza (2020), which of the following is true regarding suicide attacks? They focus on soft targets. They are not often successful. They are most likely to be used against civilian targets. They are rare.

They are rare.

Who co-created the German Red Army Faction with Andreas Baader in 1970? Margaret Gonzalez-Perez Leila Khalid Alisa Stack-O'Conner Ulricke Meinhof

Ulricke Meinhof

After the September 11 attacks, the federal government immediately budgeted $4.8 billion to protect what industry? a. oil b. aviation c. pipelines d. nuclear power

b. aviation

What was the primary economic target of the insurgents, following the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003? a. technology b. oil production c. tourism d. natural gas

b. oil production

Natural poisons, viruses, bacteria, and plagues are all types of _____. chemical agents radiological agents biological agents uranium agents

biological agents

What is one of the four types of chemical agents that are used as weapons? virus plague blood poison

blood

All of the following are force multipliers, except _________. a. religious fanaticism b. technology c. bombing d. transnational support

c. bombing

What is the most common tactic of terrorism defined by Brian Jenkins? a. hijacking b. arson c. the bomb d. assault

c. the bomb

What term, as defined by the National Conference of State Legislatures, refers to the use of information technology by terrorists to promote their political agenda? bacterial weapons endemic terrorism cyberterrorism viral weapons

cyberterrorism

What term did Margaret Gonzalez-Perez use when discussing groups within a country fighting to change the social or political structure of that nation? endemic terrorism cyberterrorism domestic issues international focus

domestic issues

In what way have terrorists responded to governments running counterterrorist operations against underground networks and sources? viral weapons economic targeting thermobaric bombing bacterial weapons

economic targeting

According to Brian Jenkins, there are six most common tactics of terrorism. Which of the following is NOT one of those tactics? arson assault homicide bombing

homicide

Which of the following is NOT one of the transnational economic targets that terrorists have found increases the effectiveness of their operations? energy marketing transportation tourism

marketing

Notification is sent out to all of the nuclear plants on the East Coast regarding the potential for an attack in the future. These facilities generally have high security levels and are well-protected, but security is increased as an added precaution. One plant reports back that there has been some unusual activity that they have been evaluating for the last week and requests that you contact them to discuss the situation. Let's review two more concepts before you make another decision about this scene. There are two methods for constructing a nuclear device. One method uses highly enriched uranium. What does the other method use? bacteria plutonium viruses thermobaric bomb

plutonium

There are four types of biological agents. Which of the following is NOT on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's list of most threatening? botulism polio Ebola virus smallpox

polio

In comparison to chemical weapons, radiological weapons _____. are more difficult to deliver act much more rapidly have no noticeable short-term effects produce longer-lasting effects

produce longer-lasting effects

Which weapon is more resistant to heat than the others? viral radioactive chemical bacterial

radioactive

Force multipliers include all of the following, except ___________. technology transnational support religion suicide bombing

suicide bombing

What can enhance striking power when it is employed as a weapon? domestic issues endemic terrorism technology altruistic suicide

technology

What two-stage bomb explodes the air in the blast area, and causes anyone breathing in the material to explode from the inside out? viral thermobaric bacterial force multiplier

thermobaric

Jamaat Islamiyya attacked a resort in Bali on October 12, 2002. They had multiple reasons for the attack. Which of the following was NOT one of those reasons? to strike against the West to reduce income from foreigners to target economic interests to create fear among foreigners

to reduce income from foreigners

Criminologists frequently complain that women/girls are often ignored in the study of crime, unless the study focuses on __________. social expression endemic terrorism victimization cyberterrorism

victimization

According to Pape (2005), three factors must be in place before a suicide terror campaign can take place. Which of the following is NOT one of those factors? The foreign power must have a democratic government whose voters will not routinely allow the indiscriminate slaughter and total repression of the people in the occupied area. A nationalistic or ethnic group must be resisting the occupation of a foreign power. There must be a difference in the religions of the occupying power and the people living under occupation. A uniting issue related to relative deprivation must exist that is not being addressed by the government.

A uniting issue related to relative deprivation must exist that is not being addressed by the government.

You contact the head of security at the plant. They tell you that there has been some suspicious vehicle traffic at the plant over the last week. They have had several different drivers approach the entry point asking for directions. It is not unusual for this to occur over a few weeks; however, these events have been just a few days apart and, in combination with the information you provided, security is concerned. In addition to raising the alert level, they are requesting that you provide additional agents to monitor traffic in the area and track down information on the vehicles that came to the entry point. The license plates were captured on the closed-circuit TV system at the plant. What would you do? Tell the head of security that you will send out two agents immediately to provide back-up support for monitoring, and that you will investigate the vehicle information at your home office. Fly to the location immediately, bringing agents with you, and begin to investigate the vehicles and the driver.

Tell the head of security that you will send out two agents immediately to provide back-up support for monitoring, and that you will investigate the vehicle information at your home office.

According to P. Andrew Karam (2005), the impact of the radiation from a dirty bomb would not be as disruptive as most people think. What does Karam believe is the primary danger of such a bomb? Large areas will be rendered uninhabitable. There will likely be increases in cancers like leukemia. Large numbers of people would get radiation sickness. The greatest effects are likely to be psychological.

The greatest effects are likely to be psychological.

What may be one reason women aren't portrayed as terrorists? We prefer to see women in traditional roles. Historically, women have not been involved in terrorism. Women's role in terrorism is decreasing. Women don't engage in terrorism.

We prefer to see women in traditional roles. (women can be force multipliers; women aren't typically seen as a terrorist so a woman can get into places that a man normally wouldn't be able to. this means that it's more unexpected that a woman would do something of this sort.)

You are a special agent in charge of terrorism investigations, with the Department of Homeland Security, involved in discussions of how to proceed. The information regarding the possible radioactive attack in the U.S. is concerning enough, but, combined with the information regarding a possible attack on a nuclear facility, the level of concern has risen even further. You must prioritize which information to focus on first. What would you do? You decide that following the information regarding the established terrorist organization will be more productive. You focus your resources on finding more information regarding the potential radioactive attack. You reason that a radioactive attack cannot occur without radioactive material. You focus your resources on finding more information about the possible attack on the nuclear power plant.

You reason that a radioactive attack cannot occur without radioactive material. You focus your resources on finding more information about the possible attack on the nuclear power plant.

In military terms, what increases striking power without increasing the strength of a unit? a. force multiplier b. international focus c. nuclear black market d. viral weapons

a. force multiplier

What phrase refers to suicide done to benefit the primary reference group? suicide for a principle without killing others altruistic suicide suicidal terrorism suicide in warfare

altruistic suicide

Radiological poisoning and "dirty" radioactive devices are forms of chemical attack. They act more slowly than other chemicals, but their poison is longer lasting. Because radioactive material is highly resistant to heat, bombs or other heat-producing devices can be used to scatter it. The central issue in this scenario involves responding to and preventing possible radioactive attacks in the U.S. Despite widely publicized radiation detection devices at border crossings and throughout large cities, concern remains in the Department of Homeland Security that there will be a terrorist attack using a radioactive weapon. Considerable intelligence resources are devoted to monitoring for possible indicators that the use of a radioactive device is being planned or imminent. Routine supervision by intelligence agents reveals numerous references on social media, blogs, and terrorist websites, stating that a known terrorist group with an established history of carrying out conventional bombing attacks in Europe is planning a radioactive attack in the U.S. The same sources have indicated that an unknown agent may be planning an attack on a nuclear power plant located on the East Coast of the United States. Such information is taken very seriously. Let's review two concepts before you make a decision about this scene. The use of blood agents is associated with _____. burns convulsions long-term skin contact illnesses failure of body functions

failure of body functions

In military terms, what increases striking power without increasing the strength of a unit and is a tactic commonly used by terrorists? force multipliers endemic terrorism international focus cyberterrorism

force multipliers