NS3 Test Bank: NS3-M1U1C5 - National Security & Modern Conflict

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When evaluating threat, the best indication of intentions is what people do.

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do.

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An action or event that serves as the culmination of a bad or deteriorating situation

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Coup de grâce

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Which is the most risky form of armed conflict? Options: Naval, Air, Ground, Drone

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Ground

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In which category does the USA fall? Options: Owns nuclear weapons; capable of using them, Has the ability to build nuclear weapons, Developing nuclear weapons; but can't use them, Owns no nuclear weapons

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Owns nuclear weapons; capable of using them

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Upon which group does the Taliban place the most restrictions? Options: Children, Women, Men, Elders

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Women

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A form of limited war in which a major power avoids direct military involvement by having satellite states engage another major power or its allies.

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Proxy war

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Which of the Principals of War advises us to never permit an enemy to acquire an unexpected advantage? Options: Economize force, Achieve surprise, Maintain simplicity, Maintain security, Define the objective

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Maintain security

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Which of the following conflicts would NOT be considered a revolutionary war? The Falklands War, The War of Texas Independence, The American Civil War, The Chinese Communist takeover in China, Fidel Castro's rise to power in Cuba

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The Falklands War

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Why is there no real hope of victory in a general war today?

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Because the major powers would use nuclear weapons and the scale of the destruction would mean there were no winners.

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Which of these are principles of war? Take the offensive, economize force, and observe unity of command. Define the objective, mass forces, and maneuver. Maintain simplicity, achieve surprise, and maintain security.

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All of these