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WorksheetsCERT and Terrorism
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
The unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives
Terrorism
Treason
Hate Crime
Espionage
What was a terrorist attack in the US?
The bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building
The destruction of the World Trade Center and a portion of the Pentagon
The bombing at the Atlanta Olympic Games
All the above
Many times terrorist attacks happen without warning
True
False
All are goals of terrorism except
Mass casualties
Disruption of the economy
Make government have peace talks
Loss of critical resources
What would be an example of a "hard" target?
Mall
White House
Playground
Dogwood Festival
What would be an example of a "soft" target?
State Prison
Super Bowl
Outdoor Concert
Pentagon
What does the C in CBRNE stand for?
Containment
Contagious
Critical Infrastructure
Chemical
What does the B in CBRNE stand for?
Blasting agent
Biological
Blistering agent
Bomb
What does the R in CBRNE stand for?
Radiological
Responsive
Reactive
Rayon
What does the N in CBRNE stand for?
Neo-Transmitter
Nuclear
Non Hazardous
Nitrogen Bomb
What does the E in CBRNE stand for?
Emitting ray
High Yield Explosives
Energy Reactive
High Emitting Waste
The ingredients used to produce __________ weapons are found in common products and petrochemicals. Terrorists can turn these common products into lethal weapons.
Nuclear
Biological
Chemical
Radiological
______ agents cause respiratory distress and tearing and are designed to incapacitate rather than kill.
Choking
Nerve
Blood
Riot Control
Chemical weapons are considered a _________________ risk.
Low
Moderate
High
______ agents are found in nature and can also be manufactured. It is possible to weaponize ________ agents so that they can be disseminated to affect broad segments of the population, animal populations, or crops
Chemical
Nuclear
Biological
High Yield Explosives
_______ is energy in the form of waves or particles given off during radioactive decay or as a consequence of certain physical processes that we can control.
Hazardous Materials
Radiation
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Build-up
A ___________________ weapon is an explosive device that derives its destructive force from nuclear reaction.
Chemical
Radiological
Biological
Nuclear
The use of a nuclear weapon by terrorist groups is a ____________ risk.
Low
Moderate
High
_________ are the most commonly used terrorist weapons because they are easy to get, easy to hide and activate, and they can cause extensive damage.
Biological Agent
Chemical Weapon
Blistering Agent
High Yield Explosives
Which is the highest risk when dealing with a potential terrorist attack?
High Yield Explosives
Chemical Agent
Biological Agent
Nuclear Weapon
Which is the lowest risk in dealing with terrorist?
High Yield Explosives
Biological Agents
Nuclear Weapon
Chemical Agents
During which stage of terrorism is the targeted area is watched and studied carefully. This may include recording or monitoring activities.
Elicitation
Test of security
Funding
Surveillance
During which stage of terrorism is information gathered that is specific to the intended target. This may be by mail, phone, or in person.
Elicitation
Surveillance
Test of Security
Funding
During which stage of terrorism is local security measures are tested and analyzed, including measuring reaction times to security breaches or attempts to penetrate security.
Test of Security
Funding
Rehearsals
Funding
During which stage of terrorism is : Raising, transferring, spending money, which may include selling drugs or stolen merchandise, funneling money through businesses or charities
Elicitation
Funding
Acquiring Supplies
Deployment
During which stage of terrorism are necessary supplies gathered to prepare the attack, including weapons and weapon components, transportation, and communications. Supplies may be purchased with cash only.
Funding
Rehearsals
Acquiring Supplies
Deployment
During this stage of terrorism is when people try to to gain access or information and people who don’t fit in or don’t seem to belong in the location
Impersonation
Acquiring Supplies
Rehearsals and dry runs
Deployment
During which stage of terrorism do Groups or individuals often operate test runs before the actual attack?
Impersonation
Funding
Rehearsals and dry runs
Deployment
Which is the final stage of terrorism where the attack is imminent?
Deployment
Funding
Elicitation
Surveillance
If a CERT volunteer suspects a terrorist incident, they should:
Stay in the area and call 911 on their cell phone
Stay at the scene and prevent others from entering the area
Move away from the area immediately
Livestream the incident on Facebook
CERT volunteers responding to an incident suspect that they have been contaminated by exposure to a chemical agent. They follow the basic self-decontamination procedures to reduce their risk of injury and limit their exposure to the chemical. What should they do next?
Conduct the same decontamination procedures on other victims at the scene
Relocate downwind of the contaminated site and set up a medical treatment area
Stay in the contaminated area to provide medical treatment to victims
Stay out of the contaminated area and wait for professional responders to conduct formal decontamination
A CERT volunteer finds that they are near a possible terrorist incident and sees what they suspect is an explosive device. What should they do?
Leave the area and report the information to 911 using a land line
Stay at the incident site to prevent unauthorized access
Investigate thoroughly to determine the likely type of weapon
Use a cellular phone to report a suspected explosive device as quickly as possible
You are having a business lunch downtown when you hear a loud explosion. You follow others outside to find what caused the noise. In the distance you can see heavy smoke rising from the electrical plant that powers your town, and which you saw on the news last night cited as a potential target for a recently uncovered terrorist plot. All around you, people are speculating that the plot was successful. What should you do?
Gather your CERT gear and report for duty
Call the Federal Government to alert it about a terrorist attack
Locate your family and evacuate to safety
Initially monitor the situation from a safe place
If a van was seen parked outside a sensitive area for a length of time, the guards might suspect that someone is watching the building. Which of the eight signs of a possible terrorist attack might that be?
Dry Runs
Test of security
Acquiring Supplies
Surveillance
A friend runs over to you, a little frantic, after an explosion in town that might be the result of a terrorist attack. He asks why you are not headed to the scene to help, since you are a CERT volunteer. How would you respond?
Yes. You’re right. I’m heading there now.”
I’m not part of the Terrorist Response Team.”
You’re right. I am a CERT volunteer, but CERT volunteers must not respond to potential terrorist incidents
I am a CERT member, but I have to wait for an official to declare a State of Emergency before I can help.”
The definition of Terrorism, according Homeland Security, is: “The unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or __________ objectives.”
Social
Liberal
Conservative
Radical
One goal of terrorist might be disruption of vital services. Which of the following would be considered a vital service?
Libraries
Schools
Water Supply
Movie Theaters
In the event of a terrorist incident, who will be in charge of scene size-up?
CERT volunteers
FBI
CIA
First Responders
A terrorist attack would be an example of what type of disaster?
Natural
Technological
Radiological
Intentional
Dressing up as a security guard to gain access to a facility would be which of the eight signs of terrorism?
Funding
Rehearsal
Impersonation
Deployment
