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Q: In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, state and local agencies are being asked by the FBI to play a reduced role in response to terrorist incidents and in gathering intelligence.

Q: TheNational Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United Statesis popularly known as the 9/11Commission.

Q: Local law enforcement agencies are usually the first responders to scenes of terrorist crimes.

Q: Many experts believe that highly organized and cohesive groups of extremists may pose the most urgent threat to the United States.

Q: Groups such as the __________ and the __________, using violent actions, have released caged animals into the wild, targeted buildings where experimentation on animals has been conducted, damaged vehicles they feel are not environmentally friendly, and burned down new residential communities, in an effort to force various segments of society, including the general public, to change their attitudes about issues these groups consider important.

Q: In 2008, Congress overhauled the __________ Act to bring federal surveillance statutes into closer alignment with what the government had been secretly doing. The legislation essentially legalized certain aspects of the National Security Agency's (NSA's) surveillance program.

Q: The NYPD tactical plan known as __________ consists of officers from the Emergency Service Unit who are outfitted in heavy bullet-resistant vests and Kevlar helmets, carry automatic weapons including M-4 rifles or MP5 submachine guns, and are utilized to combat potential terrorism.

Q: A __________ center is defined as a collaborative effort of two or more agencies that provide resources, expertise, and information to the center with the goal of maximizing its ability to detect, prevent, investigate, and respond to criminal and terrorist activity.

Q: The __________ was created in 2005 to unite America's national security intelligence under one umbrella. It was based on the 9/11 Commission report, which recommended the creation of a single intelligence director for the United States.

Q: One of three threats identified by the FBI is the threat from __________ international radical extremists, such as those who attacked the World Trade Center in 1995.

Q: The __________ is on the front lines of the nation's efforts to secure air transportation from terrorism.

Q: The __________ gives law enforcement personnel new abilities to search, seize, detain, and eavesdrop in their pursuit of possible terrorists.

Q: __________ is an investigatory term used for covertly following subjects in an investigation and recording their activities.

Q: __________ extremist groups generally profess a revolutionary socialist doctrine and view themselves as protectors of the American people against capitalism and imperialism.

Q: The __________ authorizes search warrants and electronic surveillance in terrorism and spying cases.

Q: National security letters are information requests issued by local __________ officials who certify that the information is relevant to an international terrorism or foreign intelligence investigation.

Q: The concept of single-focused investigative units that meld personnel and talent from various law enforcement agencies is called __________

Q: A major drawback in the use of biological weapons is that they cannot be __________

Q: The bombing in Centennial Olympic Park at the Atlanta Olympics Games is an example of which type of terrorism?

Q: In 2008, ____________________ was linked to fires that gutted five multimillion-dollar model homes, which were marketed as "built green" in Seattle, Washington. a. ABORTS b. CTs c. ABC d. ELF

Q: The ____________________ has the statutory mission to serve as the U.S. government's knowledge bank on international terrorism and to provide the Department of State with required statistical information. a. NCTC b. NCIC c. TCIC d. ACISC

Q: The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States heavily criticized the government for numerous failures that the commission claimed were largely caused by: a. the president's refusal to leave Iraq b. the president's refusal to meet with Iranian leaders c. political wrangling and bureaucracy d. local law enforcement's failure to get on board with Homeland Security

Q: What act established the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) within the Department of Transportation to protect the nation's transportation systems and ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce? a. Johnson Act of 2003 b. Homeland Security Act c. Rogers Act d. Aviation and Transportation Security Act

Q: Members of what type of terrorist group include animal rights advocates, supporters of environmental issues, and antiabortion advocates? a. right-wing b. left-wing c. special-interest d. union extremist

Q: During the 1960s and 1970s, the groups that presented the most serious problem in the United States in terms of violence and terrorism included: a. radical hate groups and militant student/antiwar groups b. religious groups c. unions d. right-wing extremist groups

Q: Before the September 11, 2001, attack, the most recent case of international terrorism to occur on U.S. shores took place on: a. February 26, 1993 b. January 17, 1987 c. August 12, 1967 d. there was no act of international terrorism committed on U.S. shores prior to September 11, 2001

Q: In 2005, the DHS reported that the top terrorist threat against the United States today is from ideologically driven actors, particularly: a. al Qaeda b. Mujahideen c. Hamas d. Hezbollah

Q: What federal building was bombed in Oklahoma City? a. Lyndon B. Johnson Building b. Alfred P. Murrah Building c. John F. Kennedy Building d. Harrison Watts Building

Q: What year was the first terrorist attack on New York City's World Trade Center? a. 1980 b. 1986 c. 1993 d. 2000

Q: Where did the 2009 attack committed by Major Nidal Malik Hasan, which killed 13 people and wounded 30 others, take place? a. Fort Dix b. Fort Hood c. Fort Sill d. Fort Leavenworth

Q: Joint Terrorism Task Forces (JTTF) operate as part of which agency? a. National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) b. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) c. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) d. U.S. Secret Service

Q: The Joint Terrorism Task Forces (JTTF) address complex problems inherent in terrorism investigations by combining resources and personnel from: a. various state agencies b. all the federal agencies under the DHS umbrella c. state and local agencies d. federal, state, and local agencies

Q: Reactive investigative methods are used to investigate acts of terrorism after they occur and can include: a. crime scene processing and analysis b. following up on leads and tips c. surveillance d. all of these choices

Q: Proactive methods are in use constantly to prevent acts of terrorism before they occur. Such methods include: a. ongoing and coordinated planning b. intelligence gathering c. investigating activity by various agencies d. all of the above

Q: Even after the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, most state and local law enforcement administrators continued to view terrorism primarily as a(n) ____________________ threat. a. localized b. international c. federal d. distant

Q: Which agency is usually the first responder to a scene of a terrorist crime? a. the local law enforcement agency b. U.S. Secret Service c. U.S. Marshals d. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Q: Which agency is responsible for providing efficient immigration services and easing the transition of immigrants to permanent residence and, finally, American citizenship? a. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) b. U.S. Secret Service c. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) d. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Q: Employees of which agency have the dual mission of protecting the nation's leaders and investigating crimes in specialized fields such as information technology? a. Office of the Secretary b. U.S. Secret Service c. U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) d. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Q: The U.S. Coast Guard, which is a military branch of the U.S. armed forces and is on the front lines of maritime security efforts, patrols: a. only international waters b. only American coasts, ports, and waterways c. both international waters and American coasts, ports, and waterways d. international waters only at the request of a foreign government

Q: The US-VISIT program is part of which agency? a. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) b. U.S. Department of Defense c. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) d. U.S. Coast Guard

Q: The US-VISIT program helps to: a. secure U.S. borders by facilitating legitimate travel and trade b. detect immigrants who are in the United States illegally and who might be terrorists c. make airline travel safe through increased security measures d. secure U.S. borders through a military presence at shipping ports

Q: Which law expanded the FBI's wiretapping and electronic surveillance authority and allowed nationwide jurisdiction for search warrants and electronic surveillance devices? a. USA Patriot Act b. Executive Order 13228 c. Civil Rights Act of 1991 d. all of these choices

Q: The Office of Homeland Security was replaced by which new agency? a. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) b. National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) c. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) d. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Q: The mission of the Office of Homeland Security was to: a. respond with technical and scientific personnel and equipment to assist in the mitigation of the health concerns arising from biological terrorism b. provide technical assistance to locate hidden nuclear material and advise local authorities on the associated hazards and effects c. develop and coordinate the implementation of a comprehensive national strategy to secure the United States from threats and attacks d. coordinate U.S. resources in response to a terrorist incident in a foreign country, should that government request such assistance

Q: Executive Order 13228, signed on October 8, 2001, established the: a. U.S. Department of Energy b. Public Health Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention c. Federal Emergency Management Administration d. Office of Homeland Security

Q: Project BioShield was created in 2004 to help the United States: a. ensure that every American receives a vaccination against anthrax b. purchase, develop, and deploy cutting-edge defenses against biological weapons attacks c. develop cures for diseases caused by agents of biological terrorism d. all of these choices

Q: What cabinet-level department, established in 2003, merged 22 previously disparate domestic agencies into one department to protect the United States from threats to the homeland? a. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) b. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) c. National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) d. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Q: Which agency is the primary organization in the U.S. government for integrating and analyzing all intelligence pertaining to terrorism and counterterrorism and for conducting strategic operational planning by integrating all instruments of national power? a. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) b. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) c. National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) d. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Q: Which agency is responsible for preventing losses from disasters wherever possible, and assisting when they do happen? a. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) b. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) c. National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) d. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Q: Which agency has traditionally been the lead federal agency in the response to and investigation of terrorism? a. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) b. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) c. National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) d. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Q: Groups or individuals who operate without foreign direction entirely within the United States and target elements of the U.S. government or citizens are called: a. counterterrorists b. cyber-terrorists c. domestic terrorists d. intelligence terrorists

Q: "The unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or a segment thereof, in the furtherance of political or social objectives" is the definition the FBI uses to define: a. counterterrorism b. cyber-terrorism c. terrorism d. intelligence

Q: What is used in the examination of blood, semen, and other body fluids? a. ballistics b. serology c. criminalistics d. chemistry

Q: What is used in the examination of hairs, fibers, and paints? a. ballistics b. serology c. criminalistics d. chemistry

Q: What is used in the examination of marijuana, cocaine, and heroin? a. serology b. criminalistics c. chemistry d. document analysis

Q: What can be used in the examination of questionable signatures? a. serology b. criminalistics c. chemistry d. document analysis

Q: Thermal imaging detectors are used: a. to measure skid marks at crash scenes b. for perimeter surveillance c. to locate fugitives and for search and rescue d. all of these choices

Q: Thermal imaging is a form of: a. radio communication b. oleoresin capsicum c. infrared technology d. computer database programming

Q: Fingerprint ridge impressions left on a soft material such as putty, wax, soap, or dust are called: a. plastic prints b. latent prints c. acoustic prints d. seated prints

Q: The use of the Taser was upheld in court in: a. Nolte v. United States b. King v. Taser, Inc. c. Michenfelder v. Sumner d. Scott v. Maryland

Q: Which of the following is not a nonlethal weapon being used by the police today? a. chemical sprays b. irritant sprays c. Tasers d. lasers

Q: ____________________ can be used to lift prints from surfaces that often defy traditional powder or chemical techniques, including glass, paper, cardboard, rubber, wood, and even human skin. a. Microchips b. Robotics c. X-rays d. Lasers

Q: Live Scan is a(n) ____________________ scanning system. a. ink and paper b. optical fingerprint c. retinal d. data entry

Q: AFIS means: a. automated fingerprint identification systems b. automatic fingerprint identification systems c. automated fingerprint information systems d. automatic fingerprint information systems

Q: Which of the following is not one of the major issues involved in patrol allocation? a. determining which officer to assign to each beat b. determining the number of patrol units needed in each precinct, at each time of the day, and for each day of the week c. designing patrol beats d. developing policies to dispatch and redeploy patrol units

Q: Those systems that provide information needed for supervisory, allocation, strategic, tactical, policy, and administrative decisions are: a. administrative information systems b. integrative information systems c. automated administrative systems d. management information systems

Q: In using the computerized database referred to as CATCH, detectives feed in the suspect's: a. description and last-known location b. description and method of operation c. fingerprints and last-known location d. photograph and method of operation

Q: Mug shot ____________________ is a system of digitizing a picture and storing its image on a computer so that it can be retrieved at a later time. a. digitizing b. storing c. imaging d. xeroxing

Q: The computerized mug shot database created by the New York City Police Department and used to investigate robberies is called: a. CATCH b. HITS/SMART c. HOLMES d. SHERLOCK

Q: The computer database used by Washington State investigators to analyze characteristics of murders and sexual offenses is called: a. CATCH b. HITS/SMART c. HOLMES d. SHERLOCK

Q: The computer-aided investigation system developed for British investigators and adopted in Florida is called: a. CATCH b. HITS/SMART c. HOLMES d. SHERLOCK

Q: Marks made by fingers touching a surface after the ridges have been in contact with a colored material such as blood, paint, grease, or ink are called: a. visible prints b. latent prints c. plastic prints d. acoustic prints

Q: The Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP) database contains information on: a. persons arrested for violent crime b. persons wanted for violent crime c. victims of violent crime d. unsolved homicides

Q: The NCIC is operated by the: a. Secret Service b. U.S. Marshals Service c. Federal Bureau of Investigation d. National Criminal Justice Reference Service

Q: NCIC means: a. National Crime Investigation Center b. National Criminal Information Center c. National Crime Information Center d. National Criminal Investigation Center

Q: The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) collects and retrieves data about: a. persons wanted for crimes anywhere in the United States b. stolen and lost property c. criminal history files d. all of these choices

Q: In 2009, the National Academy of Sciences issued a 328-page report, Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward. The report found serious problems with: a. much of the evidence collected by patrol officers at crime scenes b. genetic profiling c. much of the work performed by crime laboratories in the United States d. expired certifications of forensic examiners

Q: Which of the following systems have not increased the ability of departments to control and monitor their patrol functions through the CAD and MDT? a. RMS b. GIS c. AVL d. ADP

Q: Enhanced 911 or enhanced CAD utilizes mobile digital terminals (MDTs). Which of the following is not a benefit provided by these systems? a. direct interface between the patrol unit and local, county, state, and federal criminal justice information system computers b. dramatic increase in response time c. elimination of responses to non-life-threatening emergency calls d. better coordination of all emergency agencies, since their movements can be monitored visually by both officers at the scene and dispatchers

Q: The 911 emergency telephone number system was introduced by AT&T in: a. 1968 b. 1945 c. 1973 d. 1986