SORA Terrorism Awareness and Prevention 3

Question 1

Which of the following suspicious behaviors is associated with the 'pre-incident indicators' of a terrorist attack?

Accepted Answer

An individual testing security response times by triggering and observing alarms

Answer

Testing security response times by deliberately triggering alarms or creating diversions is a recognized pre-incident indicator of a planned attack, as it allows attackers to map vulnerabilities.

Question 2

Under Florida's SORA guidelines, what is a security officer's primary obligation if they witness or suspect terrorist planning activity?

Accepted Answer

Document observations and report them to local law enforcement or the FBI tip line

Answer

A security officer's role is to observe and report; they should document suspicious activity and immediately notify law enforcement or use the FBI's tip line rather than taking independent action.

Question 3

What is 'target hardening' in the context of terrorism prevention?

Accepted Answer

Implementing measures that increase the difficulty and risk for potential attackers to access a facility

Answer

Target hardening refers to a range of security measures — including barriers, lighting, access controls, and visible security presence — that make it more difficult and risky for an attacker to successfully strike a location.

Question 4

A coworker tells a security officer that they overheard someone make a threatening statement about attacking the facility next week. What should the officer do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Immediately report the information to a supervisor and law enforcement

Answer

All threats must be taken seriously and reported immediately to a supervisor and law enforcement; delay or personal confrontation can endanger people and compromise a potential investigation.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the 'Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Initiative'?

Accepted Answer

A national effort to gather and share information about behaviors that may indicate terrorism or criminal planning

Answer

The SAR Initiative is a nationwide program that establishes a standardized process for law enforcement and partners like security officers to gather, document, and share information about suspicious activities that may be linked to terrorism.

SORA - Security Office Registration Act Practice Test

SORA - Security Office Registration Act Practice Test

SORA Terrorism Awareness and Prevention 3