SIA Guard Terrorism Awareness & Counter-Terrorism 3

Question 1

What does CBRN stand for in the context of terrorist threats?

Accepted Answer

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear

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Counter-Bomb Response Network

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Covert Breach Response and Neutralisation

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Controlled Building Response Network

Question 2

If a security officer suspects a white powder has been released from a suspicious package, what is the FIRST action they should take?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate the immediate area and prevent others from entering

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Collect a sample of the powder carefully for analysis

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Sweep the powder away to prevent further contamination

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Smell the powder to try to identify what it might be

Question 3

What is a 'marauding terrorist attack' (MTA)?

Accepted Answer

A prolonged attack where terrorists move through an area continuously targeting multiple victims

Answer

A cyber-attack targeting critical national infrastructure

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A coordinated simultaneous bombing of multiple locations

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A lone-wolf vehicle attack targeting pedestrians

Question 4

The Terrorism Act 2000 gives police a specific counter-terrorism power. What is this power?

Accepted Answer

The power to stop and search individuals in designated areas without needing reasonable suspicion

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The power to detain suspects indefinitely without charge

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The power to deport foreign nationals suspected of terrorism

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The power to close any business suspected of financing terrorism

Question 5

During a security patrol at a public venue, which behaviour is MOST suspicious and should be reported?

Accepted Answer

A person repeatedly walking around the perimeter, checking exits and photographing security cameras

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A person spending a long time in a coffee shop reading a newspaper

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A person wearing a large backpack at a busy music concert

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A group of young people gathering outside a shopping centre entrance

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT considered a potential indicator of radicalisation?

Accepted Answer

Showing a general interest in historical or political events

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Expressing sympathy for extremist groups and their ideology

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Withdrawing from friends and family and becoming increasingly secretive

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Acquiring large amounts of material about weapons, explosives or attack methods

Question 7

What is the most important action for a security officer after safely evacuating an area following a bomb threat?

Accepted Answer

Contact their supervisor and await instructions from the police

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Re-enter the building to conduct a thorough search for the device themselves

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Inform members of the public of the exact nature and location of the threat

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Begin searching the car park independently for suspicious vehicles