SORA Terrorism Awareness and Prevention

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the 'See Something, Say Something' campaign as it applies to security officers?

Accepted Answer

A federal initiative encouraging the reporting of suspicious activity to proper authorities

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A program requiring officers to report all suspicious activity to local media

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A guideline instructing officers to personally investigate all suspicious persons

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A policy requiring officers to post suspicious activity on social media

Question 2

What does the acronym 'IED' stand for in the context of terrorism awareness?

Accepted Answer

Improvised Explosive Device

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Integrated Emergency Device

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Internal Explosive Detector

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Identified Explosive Danger

Question 3

A security officer notices an unattended bag left near a building entrance for an extended period with no owner in sight. What is the MOST appropriate first action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately evacuate the area and notify law enforcement

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Open the bag to check its contents and determine if it is dangerous

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Ignore it if it appears to be a common item like a backpack

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Move the bag to the lost and found room for safekeeping

Question 4

Which of the following is considered a behavioral indicator of pre-attack surveillance?

Accepted Answer

An individual repeatedly photographing security equipment and entry points

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A person carrying a camera in a tourist area

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A visitor asking a security officer for directions

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A person wearing a backpack in a shopping center

Question 5

What is the 'CBRN' threat category that security officers should be aware of?

Accepted Answer

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear

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Civilian Bomb, Riot, and Narcotics

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Critical Building Response Network

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Coordinated Breach, Robbery, and Neutralization

Question 6

Under the National Incident Management System (NIMS), what is the role of a security officer during a terrorism-related incident?

Accepted Answer

To support law enforcement and follow the Incident Command System chain of command

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To lead the investigation and apprehend suspects independently

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To provide media briefings and public statements about the incident

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To negotiate with perpetrators to resolve the situation

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of 'soft target' vulnerability that terrorists often exploit?

Accepted Answer

A crowded shopping mall with limited security personnel

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A military base with armed guards and reinforced perimeters

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A government building with biometric access control systems

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A nuclear facility protected by multiple layers of physical security