CPS Threat Assessment and Risk Management 2

Question 1

What is the difference between a 'threat' and a 'hazard' in risk management?

Accepted Answer

A threat is intentional while a hazard is unintentional or natural

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There is no meaningful difference

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A hazard is more dangerous than a threat

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A threat applies only to people while hazards apply to property

Question 2

Which term describes an individual who has fixated on a protectee but has not yet made a direct threat?

Accepted Answer

Person of concern

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Active shooter

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Imminent threat

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Stalker

Question 3

In risk management, what does 'consequence' measure?

Accepted Answer

The severity of harm if the threat is realized

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The probability that an attack occurs

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The number of potential threat actors

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The cost of protective countermeasures

Question 4

What is a 'pre-attack indicator' in the context of targeted violence?

Accepted Answer

Observable behavioral or communications signals that suggest an attack is being planned

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A security alarm that activates before an attack

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A warning issued by law enforcement

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A security assessment conducted before an event

Question 5

Which of the following is a proactive risk mitigation strategy in executive protection?

Accepted Answer

Varying routines to reduce predictability and deter targeting

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Responding to incidents after they occur

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Publishing the protectee's schedule online

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Reducing the size of the protection detail to lower costs

Question 6

What role does 'protective intelligence' play in the risk management process?

Accepted Answer

It provides actionable information to anticipate and prevent threats

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It replaces the need for physical security measures

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It is used only after an incident occurs

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It is limited to background checks on new employees