Unit 8 Risk and Threat Management

Terrorist detection can be accomplished by conducting ingress searches and using electronic detection equipment. Which of the following characteristics is not necessary when purchasing detection equipment?

• cost effective (used equipment vs new equipment)

• Durability of the equipment in terms of routine maintenance

• ease-of-use-of the equipment

• reliability and effectiveness of the equipment

A strategy should articulate all the following except:

• how an asset is being protected

• what asset is being protected

• where an asset is being protected

• why an asset is being protected

There are a number of established standards for emergency planning. These standards contain numerous criteria for emergency management programs. Which of the following criteria is one of those emergency management programs?

• direction, control, and coordination programs

• proactive prevention discernment programs

• self-defense and restraint training programs

• terrorist profiling training programs

Taking a strategic approach means to base the asset protection practice of the enterprise on a sound footing in which of the following areas?

• evaluation

• increased shrinkage

• management

• planning

For the purpose of securing hostages, terrorists use which of the following tactics when they attack vehicles?

• surprise

• speed

• violence

• all of the above

An attack by a terrorist or terrorist group does not happen spontaneously. It takes many steps, including which of the following?

• moving into position

• planning

• preparation

• all of the above

Regardless of the type of crisis, there are a number of common requirements that the security professional must take into account. Which of the following is not one of these requirements?

• assessing the threat

• deciding the policies that should be followed

• performing police officer duties when no officer is present

• selecting crisis team personnel

Which of the following is a good process for security personnel to follow prior to a crisis materializing in their environment?

• adopting an all-hazards approach to planning

• linking emergency response to disaster recovery

• conducting training and evaulation exercises

• all of the above

There are five common concepts relative to the control and management of emergencies. Which of the following is not one of those concepts?

• command

• concealment

• control

• coordination

Which of the following is not a reason why terrorists use violence?

• to inflict injuries on their enemies

• to bring publicity to a plight or cause

• to create a gradual change in the public view of a cause

• all of the above