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Question 1 of 20

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When the Sky Marshal program was put into effect, the Nixon administration’s plan was to put U.S. agents on every “threatened” flight. This did not work because:

A. installing electronic equipment was a greater priority.
B. not enough agents volunteered for the program.
C. it simply was not possible to put agents on every “threatened” flight.
D. the airlines did not want armed agents with guns on their aircraft.

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Question 2 of 20

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Since September 11, 2001, the U.S. government has decided to force all aircraft flying through its airspace to:

A. have armed agents on board.
B. make the flight deck doors virtually impenetrable.
C. make passenger lists available for U.S. inspection.
D. land in the U.S. for U.S. inspection.

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Question 3 of 20

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Experts claim that profiling should be used to separate passengers into two groups. The two groups include those who present little or no risk and:

A. those who merit additional attention from the appropriate security personnel.
B. all foreigners who come from a ‘targeted’ country.
C. all frequent flyers who also have one-way tickets.
D. people who buy their tickets the same day they fly.

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Question 4 of 20

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The TSA tracks the flight path of each airline with an Air Marshal aboard by:

A. having each Air Marshal carry a portable Global Positioning System.
B. using computer generated maps.
C. using a micro-transmitter implanted on the Air Marshal’s clothing.
D. confirming with the flight crew that an Air Marshal is on board.

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Question 5 of 20

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In 1976, Israeli commandos rescued 103 passengers in a daring raid at the Ugandan Airport in Entebbe. The Israelis set the tone for any future attempts on their citizens or aircraft. They now have:

A. a rescue team on all flights.
B. all passengers strip searched before departure.
C. soldiers on all flights.
D. the most stringent aircraft/airport security in the world.

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Question 6 of 20

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In one of the most infamous hijackings, two Lebanese Shi’ite Muslim terrorists boarded TWA Flight 847 on June 14, 1985. What two international organizations/agreements failed in their attempt to bring the terrorists to justice?

A. ICAO and ECAC
B. United Nations and Hijacking Convention
C. The Hague and Montreal Conventions
D. The Hague and Tokyo Summit

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Question 7 of 20

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After the Lockerbie bombing, what new security reconciliation program did the President’s Commission recommend?

A. Ticket/baggage reconciliation
B. Passenger/seat reconciliation
C. Baggage/destination reconciliation
D. Passenger/baggage reconciliation

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Question 8 of 20

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The airlines have repeatedly argued that the cost of security to protect the flying public from terrorism should be financed by:

A. all Americans.
B. the nations airports.
C. the federal government.
D. the flying public.

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Question 9 of 20

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International terrorism involves groups or individuals whose terrorist activities are foreign based and directed by countries or groups outside the U.S. or whose:

A. activities create an atmosphere of fear.
B. activities are intended to create panic.
C. activities focus on violence to innocent bystanders.
D. activities transcend national boundaries.

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Question 10 of 20

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Black September, a militant faction of the PLO, attacked Israeli athletes during which Olympic Games?

A. Munich Olympics
B. Montreal Olympics
C. Mexico Olympics
D. Moscow Olympics

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Question 11 of 20

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The terrorist group Hamas claims to want to destroy two enemies, Israel and:

A. the United States.
B. Yassar Arafat.
C. all Jews around the world.
D. anyone who recognizes Israel.

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Question 12 of 20

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The Iranian government is one of the biggest supporters of terrorism. The nation began its support of terror with the group calling itself:

A. the PLO.
B. Hezbollah.
C. al-Q’aeda.
D. the SAVAK.

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Question 13 of 20

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Usama bin Ladin is the leader of the terrorist organization named al-Q’aeda. What is so unique about this leader and his cause?

A. His cause seeks to destroy Israel and the U.S.
B. His cause is purely anti-western.
C. His cause wants to convert the world to Islam.
D. His cause is seeking world domination.

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Question 14 of 20

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The controversial book, The Concept of the Urban Guerrilla, was written by which co-founder of the Baader-Meinhof Gang?

A. Andreas Baader
B. Gudrun Ensslin
C. Ulricke Meinhof
D. Margherita Cagol

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Question 15 of 20

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The Italian terrorist group, Red Brigade, had literally perfected:

A. the art of kidnapping.
B. insurance company scams.
C. a series of terrorist attacks.
D. the recruitment of new members.

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Question 16 of 20

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After defeating the Irish, the British Military made a gigantic mistake. They executed the Irish Republican leaders creating:

A. the Irish Republican Army.
B. martyrs for the cause.
C. civil unrest in Ireland.
D. Bloody Sunday.

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Question 17 of 20

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The Aum Shinrikyo is a Japanese terrorist group that is notorious for being the first terrorists to use a chemical agent in a terrorist attack. What was the ultimate mission of the Aum Shinrikyo?

A. To destroy the Tokyo subway system
B. To destroy the Japanese government
C. To destroy public transportation
D. To destroy all non-Aum Shinrikyo members

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Question 18 of 20

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In 1996, the terrorist group Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement stormed the Japanese Ambassador’s residence where four hundred foreign diplomats had just sat down for dinner. It was an audacious attack that reminded security forces around the world that diplomats:

A. are high-risk targets for those seeking media attention.
B. are empowered with diplomatic immunity.
C. should have their own personal security force.
D. pose a special security risk.

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Question 19 of 20

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The Peruvian terrorist group Shining Path, led by Abimael Guzman, is a highly successful insurgent group bent on creating:

A. chaos and anarchy in Peru.
B. class warfare in Peru.
C. a third political party in Peru.
D. a classless society in Peru.

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Question 20 of 20

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The ability for terrorist organizations to use chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons to further their causes is growing. Given the technology that we have today, what are the most lethal agents?

A. Chemical and nuclear weapons
B. Nuclear and biological weapons
C. Biological and chemical weapons
D. Biological and military explosive weapons

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exam 3

Question 1 of 20

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Great Britain’s Special Air Service (SAS) is one of the best-known antiterrorist special force units. Every member is trained to be proficient in battlefield medicine, the use of state-of-the-art communication equipment, and:

A. explosives and foreign languages.
B. special weapons and urban assaults.
C. explosives and special weapons.
D. foreign languages and urban assaults.

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Question 2 of 20

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Israel has been combating terrorism longer than any other country. What is the three pronged mission of Israel’s Sayeret Mat’ kal?

A. Wartime, peacetime, and antiterrorist
B. Offensive, defensive, and punitive
C. Offensive, defensive, and antiterrorist
D. Defensive, punitive, and antiterrorist

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Question 3 of 20

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The Israeli Border Guard Forces’ primary responsibility is to protect:

A. the borders of Israel.
B. Israel’s seaports.
C. Israel’s biggest cities.
D. Israel’s schools.

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Question 4 of 20

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France’s GIGN has become one of the world’s busiest counterterrorist units. Each member is recruited from the:

A. French foreign legion.
B. top 100 graduates at the police academy.
C. national police force.
D. French army, navy, and paramilitary forces.

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Question 5 of 20

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In the U.S., the Army, Navy, and Air Force all have their own counterterrorism forces. Why doesn’t the U.S. create a single, effective unit to combat terrorism?

A. Lack of government funding and public support
B. Lack of intelligence collecting and sharing procedures
C. Lack of public and military support
D. Lack of senior military support and political will

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Question 6 of 20

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The Transportation Safety Institute is funded by the FAA and recently expanded its programs to include training of:

A. local law enforcement and airport personnel.
B. FAA inspectors and special agents.
C. airline security and safety managers.
D. airport customs and FBI agents.

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Question 7 of 20

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The U.S. Customs Service is the primary enforcement agency charged with:

A. airport customs enforcement.
B. stopping illegal arms shipments across U.S. borders.
C. the protection of U.S. borders at 300 ports of entry.
D. stopping illegal drug smuggling across U.S. borders.

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Question 8 of 20

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The FBI has five priorities including terrorism, organized crime, federal drug offenses, white-collar crime, and:

A. foreign intelligence operations in the U.S.
B. internet scams and pornography.
C. identifying victims of airline crashes.
D. drug interdiction in the U.S.

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Question 9 of 20

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You are escorting a federal prisoner from Houston, Texas to a prison in New York City. The Houston airport security officials ask to see your:

A. FBI identification.
B. DEA identification.
C. U.S. Marshal identification.
D. Houston Police identification.

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Question 10 of 20

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The United States Postal Inspection Service has a list of characteristics that are common in mail bombs. They include all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

A. the label is preprinted.
B. it may have excessive postage.
C. it may display distorted handwriting.
D. the return address may be fictitious or nonexistent.

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Question 11 of 20

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires that airports provide security measures to ensure:

A. that terrorists do not board airplanes.
B. the safety of passengers, freight, and personnel.
C. all bags are checked.
D. bomb-sniffing dogs are available if x-ray machines break down.

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Question 12 of 20

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Initially, there were three general security concepts for the physical arrangements of the main terminal facility. They included:

A. sterile concourses and sterile boarding areas.
B. screening checkpoint augmentation and profiling passengers.
C. sterile ticket counters and departure gate screenings.
D. extra law enforcement in concourses and boarding areas.

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Question 13 of 20

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The sterile concourse establishes an area to which access:

A. to baggage is restricted.
B. is denied unless you have two forms of ID.
C. is allowed if you have a ticket.
D. is controlled by the inspection of persons and property.

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Question 14 of 20

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Who is responsible for hiring and training the Checkpoint Security Supervisors?

A. Federal government
B. Airport operators
C. Airline carriers
D. Airport security managers

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Question 15 of 20

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Contract or federal airport security personnel must rely on __________. Police can use __________.

A. force; persuasion
B. persuasion; force
C. stun guns; weapons
D. weapons; stun guns

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Question 16 of 20

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According to the FAA, baggage can be screened physically by use of x-ray equipment or:

A. explosive-detection equipment.
B. bomb-sniffing dogs.
C. the Checkpoint Security Supervisor.
D. hand-held metal detectors.

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Question 17 of 20

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What is the best way to screen computers/laptops that belong to airline passengers?

A. Check computers with a hand-held metal detector.
B. Boot up the computer.
C. Tap the computer to listen for ‘dead’ spaces.
D. Have a bomb-sniffing dog inspect the computer.

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Question 18 of 20

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When using a hand-held metal detector to search a passenger, the proper method is to start at:

A. the feet.
B. the back of the body.
C. the knees.
D. the top of the body.

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Question 19 of 20

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According to long-standing international agreements, the __________ is/are never to be inspected.

A. pockets of the diplomatic courier
B. checked baggage of the diplomatic courier
C. diplomatic pouch carried by the diplomatic courier
D. carry-on baggage of the diplomatic courier

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Question 20 of 20

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Where or when can properly trained pilots use their .40-caliber weapons during a flight?

A. In the cockpit

B. In the cabin

C. In the cockpit or the cabin

D. If the hijacker shoots first

exam 6

Question 1 of 20

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Why is microwave holographic imaging not being used as a security measure in U.S. airports?

A. The cost is prohibitive.
B. It violates the Fourth Amendment rights of passengers.
C. It issues too many false alarms.
D. Each passenger must step into a closed portal. This takes too long.

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Question 2 of 20

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The Body Orifice Security Scanner (BOSS) is a safe, non-intrusive method of detecting objects concealed in body cavities. This particular piece of equipment minimizes the need for:

A. security personnel.
B. intrusive manual searches.
C. hand-held metal detectors.
D. medical personnel.

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Question 3 of 20

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The Flight Vu Aircraft Data Recorder is used for all of the following security applications EXCEPT:

A. monitoring passengers at the boarding gate.
B. monitoring an ongoing hijacking situation.
C. allowing security personnel to monitor airline mechanics.
D. allowing security personnel to monitor and keep track of luggage handlers.

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Question 4 of 20

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According to the manufacturer, why is the Intelliscan 1200 metal detector such a breakthrough in airport security?

A. It can be deactivated under certain security conditions.
B. It can accurately pinpoint the exact location of a weapon.
C. It can accurately detect metal and explosive compounds.
D. It can store all data on passengers who pass through it.

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Question 5 of 20

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Common ways in which FaceIt technology is used is in identification, verification, monitoring, and:

A. detection.
B. selection.
C. surveillance.
D. analysis.

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Question 6 of 20

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The most basic shortcoming of trace-detection technologies is:

A. hygiene.
B. increased x-ray exposure.
C. cost.
D. Fourth Amendment rights violations.

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Question 7 of 20

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In May of 2001, more than 100 terrorist organizations around the world have succeeded in obtaining elements for the construction of:

A. the world’s tallest building.
B. a spy drone.
C. a power plant.
D. a nuclear bomb.

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Question 8 of 20

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All of the following are a few of the many technologies put into service for detecting weapons and other contraband EXCEPT:

A. improved x-ray imaging.
B. human extra-sensory perception.
C. microwave holography.
D. acoustic detection.

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Question 9 of 20

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The July 1996 crash of TWA Flight 800 prompted the creation of the:

A. White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security (the Gore Commission).
B. Airbus.
C. temporary locking devices on flight deck doors.
D. ARGUS.

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Question 10 of 20

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_________ has/have responsibility for aviation security in the United States.

A. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
B. The airlines
C. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
D. The airport operators

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Question 11 of 20

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A portal-type device that scans individuals using microwave energy is:

A. BOSS™.
B. Flight Vu.
C. Biosimmer™.
D. microwave holographic imaging.

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Question 12 of 20

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A portal-type device that scans individuals makes some people feel:

A. secure.
B. euphoric.
C. claustrophobic.
D. energetic.

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Question 13 of 20

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The Body Orifice Security Scanner (BOSS™) has been extensively tested by:

A. both federal and state correctional facilities personnel.
B. the TSA.
C. the FAA.
D. the Department of Homeland Security.

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Question 14 of 20

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The device that combines a flight data recorder, cockpit voice recorder, and a flight video recorder is called:

A. BOSS™.
B. Flight Vu.
C. the Boundless Security System.
D. Biosimmer™.

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Question 15 of 20

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There has been a significant increase in assaults against:

A. flight attendants.
B. overhead lights.
C. airplane seats.
D. ticket agents.

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Question 16 of 20

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The system that merges access via a local area network and the Internet to both live and recorded audio, video, and data is called:

A. BOSS™.
B. Flight Vu.
C. holographic imaging.
D. The Boundless Security System.

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Question 17 of 20

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__________ is a virtual reality application that allows rescue personnel to practice responding to a terrorist attack.

A. Flight Vu
B. Holographic imaging
C. Biosimmer™
D. Intelliscan

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Question 18 of 20

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QR technology stands for:

A. quick-time releases.
B. quadruple resonance devices.
C. quiet recon technology.
D. quick reaction technology.

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Question 19 of 20

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One of the problems with virtually all existing technologies used to find hidden explosives, such as x-ray or radar, is that they pick up:

A. too many false alarms.
B. low-intensity radio waves.
C. too many ancillary objects.
D. too many analyses.

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Question 20 of 20

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Biometric security systems recognize all of the following EXCEPT:

A. fingerprints.

B. retinas.

C. voices.

D. clothing.

exam 7

Question 1 of 20

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In what year did United Airlines began training its pilots to use stun guns for self-defense in the cockpit?

A. 1975
B. 1980
C. 1990
D. 2002

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Question 2 of 20

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Of the weapons of mass destruction, which one could become the most insidious danger?

A. Biologicals
B. Chemical
C. Nuclear
D. Conventional weapons

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Question 3 of 20

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An encounter at an airport between a plane that is taking off or landing, and any other object or person that creates a risk of collision, or results in less than the recommended separation distance, is called a/an:

A. airport accident.
B. runway incursion.
C. aviation intrusion.
D. pilot error.

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Question 4 of 20

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Overall, airport controllers at most large airports believe that understaffing and __________ contribute the most to safety problems.

A. pilot error
B. heavy workloads
C. airline schedules
D. the increasing volume of daily flights

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Question 5 of 20

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The term __________ has come to mean conduct occurring during air travel which can fall anywhere between socially offensive words involving inappropriate threats, racial epithets, or curse words to criminal misconduct.

A. air anger
B. flight rage
C. passenger rage
D. air rage

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Question 6 of 20

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According to a 1998 Wall Street Journal article, airlines estimate that 50 percent or more of all air rage incidents involve:

A. frustrations resulting from long security lines.
B. the excessive use of alcohol.
C. frustration resulting from overcrowded airplane cabins.
D. cancelled flights.

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Question 7 of 20

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Intelligence and law enforcement agencies have documented that terrorist groups have come into possession of small arms, medium-sized infantry weapons, and:

A. tanks.
B. Berretta pistols.
C. heavy infantry weapons.
D. anti-tank weapons.

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Question 8 of 20

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Terrorists can buy explosive devices on the international black market or they can improvise them fairly easily. All they need is a charge, a fuse, and a:

A. high explosive.
B. propellant.
C. pound of TNT.
D. triggering device.

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Question 9 of 20

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Causes of passenger interference include all of the following EXCEPT:

A. increased crowding onboard the aircraft.
B. celebrities signing autographs for passengers.
C. passengers with a flying phobia.
D. narcissistic passengers and authoritarian business executives.

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Question 10 of 20

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__________ are held responsible for passengers getting hurt by other passengers.

A. TSA agents
B. Ticket agents
C. Airlines
D. Security companies

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Question 11 of 20

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Air rage can take place:

A. in the terminal as well as during flights.
B. while driving around an airport terminal.
C. only during flights.
D. only after a flight has been canceled or delayed.

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Question 12 of 20

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Air rage is also known as:

A. airline distemper.
B. sky rage.
C. air travel meltdown.
D. sky blues.

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Question 13 of 20

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Article 17 of the Warsaw Convention makes a/an __________ liable for damages sustained if a passenger is wounded, suffers any other personal injury, or dies onboard an aircraft.

A. offending passenger
B. airline
C. flight crew
D. airport manager

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Question 14 of 20

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__________ allows recovery by the personal representative of a decedent whose death was caused by the wrongful act, neglect, or default occurring on the high seas.

A. The International Waters Super Act
B. The Piracy Consortium
C. The Warsaw Convention
D. The Death on the High Seas Act

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Question 15 of 20

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Civil remedies for air rage include all of the following EXCEPT:

A. the Warsaw Convention.
B. the Death on the High Seas Act.
C. workers’ compensation, depending on the state.
D. the International Waters Super Act.

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Question 16 of 20

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According to the textbook, the AK-47 automatic weapon has been replaced by the:

A. Colt 45.
B. M-16.
C. AKM.
D. RPG-7.

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Question 17 of 20

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Beretta, Glock, and Kalishnikov are:

A. weapons manufacturers.
B. types of explosives.
C. missiles with optical sight and tracking systems.
D. names for chemical compounds.

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Question 18 of 20

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There are __________ basic categories of biologicals.

A. two
B. three
C. four
D. five

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Question 19 of 20

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__________ has been available since the thirteenth century.

A. Nitroglycerin
B. Xenon trioxide
C. Gunpowder
D. Cyclonite

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Question 20 of 20

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Dynamite is an example of a:

A. high explosive.
B. low-grade explosive.
C. brisance.
D. Stinger missile.

exam 7

exam 8

Question 1 of 20

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Basic physical security equipment consists of all of the following items EXCEPT:

A. locks.
B. lights.
C. webcams.
D. alarms.

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Question 2 of 20

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The three basic lines of physical defense at an airport include all of the following EXCEPT:

A. perimeter.
B. buildings.
C. aircraft.
D. restrooms.

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Question 3 of 20

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The initial step in any risk-assessment program is:

A. to determine where the airport is most vulnerable.
B. to determine where the airport is most secure.
C. to get the funding for the most sophisticated and expensive equipment.
D. to hire the best security company.

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Question 4 of 20

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In the past, the primary means of gaining access to a controlled area was:

A. to have the right key.
B. to be wearing whatever was considered to be the ramp uniform.
C. to have the correct password.
D. to show the right hand signal.

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Question 5 of 20

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__________ are the oldest means of security in use; the Egyptians used them more than 4,000 years ago.

A. Passwords
B. Seals
C. Locks
D. Bodyguards

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Question 6 of 20

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In 1000 BC, __________ required servants to wear rings engraved with unique intricate designs identifying palace areas they were permitted to enter, and this method is credited as the first access control system.

A. the Romans
B. Greece
C. France
D. the Chinese

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Question 7 of 20

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A __________ electronic lock will remain unlocked when the power is off and is usually used on doors in the path of a fire exit.

A. magnetic strip
B. Wiegand
C. failsafe
D. secure

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Question 8 of 20

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The way of the future in the field of access cards is:

A. Wiegand.
B. optical memory cards and smart card technology.
C. magnetic strip and proximity cards.
D. failsafe locks.

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Question 9 of 20

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A __________ electronic lock remains locked when the power is removed.

A. magnetic strip
B. fail-secure
C. failsafe
D. Wiegand

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Question 10 of 20

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__________ cards use a magnetic strip but have a permanently encoded number that cannot be altered.

A. Watermark
B. Barium ferrite
C. Magnetic sandwich
D. Infrared

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Question 11 of 20

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Proximity cards are either active or:

A. dormant.
B. inactive.
C. passive.
D. lifeless.

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Question 12 of 20

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Locks include those that are key operated, combination type, card activated, and:

A. electronically operated.
B. photo operated.
C. employee operated.
D. magnetic strip operated.

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Question 13 of 20

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Today‘s locks withstand forces that range from 650-1500 pounds and can be controlled and __________ individually, sequentially, or simultaneously from one or multiple locations.

A. activated
B. monitored
C. opened
D. encoded

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Question 14 of 20

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Many airports require that signs display critical information in:

A. English only.
B. the six major languages.
C. sign language.
D. several languages.

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Question 15 of 20

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All of the following are types of exterior alarm sensors EXCEPT:

A. motion detectors.
B. glass-break detectors.
C. electronic locks.
D. closed circuit television.

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Question 16 of 20

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According to the textbook, what is the most important function of the media when a terrorist act is occurring at an airport?

A. To warn the public about any other risks in the area
B. To explain the meaning assigned to the acts by the terrorists
C. To describe how and what the terrorists are attacking
D. To negotiate with the terrorists if possible

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Question 17 of 20

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Kiosks are a cost-efficient means of providing services to clients. They have a security price in that they expose the airlines to problems of:

A. ID theft.
B. stolen passwords.
C. encryption/decryption falsification.
D. ticket theft and fraud.

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Question 18 of 20

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is facing the same challenges that __________ incurred prior to TSA involvement.

A. private security
B. law enforcement
C. the FBI
D. federal security

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Question 19 of 20

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The key to effective airline security is:

A. arming pilots.
B. public cooperation.
C. on the ground.
D. educating the public.

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Question 20 of 20

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The U.S. government has the authority to designate U.S. citizens as __________ and detain them in military custody.

A. military security threats
B. enemy combatants
C. federal spies
D. treasonous

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