SORA Terrorism Awareness and Prevention 2

Question 1

What does 'radicalization' mean in the context of domestic terrorism awareness for security officers?

Accepted Answer

The process by which a person adopts increasingly extreme political or religious views that may lead to violence

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A law enforcement technique for identifying criminal backgrounds of suspects

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The official classification of a group as a terrorist organization by the government

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A security screening method used at airports and border crossings

Question 2

Which federal agency is primarily responsible for coordinating domestic terrorism prevention efforts that security officers work alongside?

Accepted Answer

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

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The Department of Transportation (DOT)

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The Department of Commerce (DOC)

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Question 3

A person approaches a security officer and claims they left a package inside the building but cannot describe it accurately. What should the officer do?

Accepted Answer

Escort the person to the supervisor and notify law enforcement as a precaution

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Allow the person immediate entry since they seem to know about the package

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Accept the explanation and escort the person directly to where they claim to have left the package

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Tell the person to wait outside and check the interior independently for the package

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'bomb threat' response checklist for security officers?

Accepted Answer

To document details of the threat for law enforcement and guide an appropriate response

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To help officers disable suspected explosive devices safely

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To publicly announce the threat over the intercom to evacuate the building immediately

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To determine whether the threat is real before contacting law enforcement

Question 5

Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate when a suspicious white powder is found in an envelope at a mail screening station?

Accepted Answer

Seal the area, avoid touching the powder, and contact emergency services and law enforcement immediately

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Smell the powder to help identify what it might be

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Dispose of the envelope in the nearest trash receptacle to prevent panic

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Take a sample of the powder to a laboratory for testing before calling authorities

Question 6

What is 'active shooter protocol' most commonly referred to as in emergency response training for security officers?

Accepted Answer

Run, Hide, Fight

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Pursue and Apprehend

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Secure, Alert, Respond

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Contain, Isolate, Neutralize

Question 7

Which of the following best defines 'cyberterrorism' as it may be relevant to a security officer's duties?

Accepted Answer

The use of digital attacks to disrupt critical infrastructure or create fear for political or ideological goals

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The theft of personal data from corporate databases for financial gain

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Unauthorized social media activity by employees during work hours

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The installation of surveillance software on company computers by management