SORA Terrorism Awareness and Prevention 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following best describes the 'See Something, Say Something' campaign as it applies to security officers?
- A program requiring officers to report all suspicious activity to local media
- A federal initiative encouraging the reporting of suspicious activity to proper authorities (Correct answer)
- A guideline instructing officers to personally investigate all suspicious persons
- A policy requiring officers to post suspicious activity on social media
Correct answer: A federal initiative encouraging the reporting of suspicious activity to proper authorities
The 'See Something, Say Something' campaign is a federal initiative promoted by DHS that encourages individuals, including security officers, to report suspicious activity to appropriate law enforcement authorities.
Question 2: What does the acronym 'IED' stand for in the context of terrorism awareness?
- Integrated Emergency Device
- Internal Explosive Detector
- Improvised Explosive Device (Correct answer)
- Identified Explosive Danger
Correct answer: Improvised Explosive Device
IED stands for Improvised Explosive Device, which is a bomb constructed and deployed in ways outside of conventional military action.
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?
- Open the bag to check its contents and determine if it is dangerous
- Ignore it if it appears to be a common item like a backpack
- Immediately evacuate the area and notify law enforcement (Correct answer)
- Move the bag to the lost and found room for safekeeping
Correct answer: Immediately evacuate the area and notify law enforcement
An unattended bag in a public area is a potential security threat; the correct response is to avoid touching it, evacuate the area, and contact law enforcement immediately.
Question 4: Which of the following is considered a behavioral indicator of pre-attack surveillance?
- A person carrying a camera in a tourist area
- An individual repeatedly photographing security equipment and entry points (Correct answer)
- A visitor asking a security officer for directions
- A person wearing a backpack in a shopping center
Correct answer: An individual repeatedly photographing security equipment and entry points
Repeatedly photographing security cameras, access points, and entry infrastructure is a known indicator of pre-attack surveillance rather than innocent tourist activity.
Question 5: What is the 'CBRN' threat category that security officers should be aware of?
- Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (Correct answer)
- Civilian Bomb, Riot, and Narcotics
- Critical Building Response Network
- Coordinated Breach, Robbery, and Neutralization
Correct answer: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear
CBRN stands for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear threats, representing categories of weapons of mass destruction that security officers must be prepared to recognize.
Question 6: Under the National Incident Management System (NIMS), what is the role of a security officer during a terrorism-related incident?
- To lead the investigation and apprehend suspects independently
- To support law enforcement and follow the Incident Command System chain of command (Correct answer)
- To provide media briefings and public statements about the incident
- To negotiate with perpetrators to resolve the situation
Correct answer: To support law enforcement and follow the Incident Command System chain of command
Under NIMS, security officers are expected to support law enforcement and operate within the Incident Command System (ICS), following established chains of command rather than acting independently.
Question 7: Which of the following is an example of 'soft target' vulnerability that terrorists often exploit?
- A military base with armed guards and reinforced perimeters
- A government building with biometric access control systems
- A crowded shopping mall with limited security personnel (Correct answer)
- A nuclear facility protected by multiple layers of physical security
Correct answer: A crowded shopping mall with limited security personnel
Soft targets are locations with high public access, large crowds, and limited security measures, such as shopping malls, making them attractive to terrorists seeking maximum casualties.
SORA Terrorism Awareness and Prevention 1
Which of the following best describes the 'See Something, Say Something' campaign as it applies to security officers?