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

Answer

Threats involve intentional harmful acts by an adversary, whereas hazards are unintentional risks such as natural disasters or accidents.

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

Answer

A 'person of concern' is someone whose behavior warrants monitoring and assessment but who has not yet communicated a direct threat.

Question 3

In risk management, what does 'consequence' measure?

Accepted Answer

The severity of harm if the threat is realized

Answer

Consequence measures the impact or severity of harm that would result if a threat were successfully carried out.

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

Answer

Pre-attack indicators are observable behaviors such as surveillance, weapons acquisition, or threatening communications that suggest planning.

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

Answer

Varying routines and routes reduces predictability, making it harder for a threat actor to plan and execute an attack.

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