Homeland Security Final Exam
CBRNE and Chemical Agents: - Irritant: Pepper spray is classified as an irritant. - Exclusion from CBRNE: Energy is not considered part of the CBRNE categories. - E in CBRNE: The "E" stands for explosives. - Chlorine Classification: Chlorine is categorized as a chokin...
- Irritant: Pepper spray is classified as an irritant.
- Exclusion from CBRNE: Energy is not considered part of the CBRNE categories.
- E in CBRNE: The "E" stands for explosives.
- Chlorine Classification: Chlorine is categorized as a choking pulmonary chemical agent.
- Mustard Gas: It is a well-known form of a blistering agent.
- ABC Agents: These are part of the biological category in CBRNE.
- Dirty Bomb: An attack on a nuclear power plant could create a radiological weapon, similar to a dirty
bomb.
- Category A Agent: Smallpox is recognized as a category A agent.
- VX Agent: VX is classified as a nerve agent.
- Post-9/11 Biological Attack: Anthrax was used in a biological attack shortly after September 11, 2001.
- Chemical Weapons: All of the mentioned agents can be considered chemical weapons.
- Dirty Bomb Type: A dirty bomb is categorized as a radiological weapon.
Natural Disasters and Conventional Weapons:
- Natural Disaster Without Notice: Earthquakes are a natural disaster that can occur unexpectedly.
- Conventional Weapon: Fertilizer is generally considered a conventional weapon.
Homeland Security Cycle:
- 1995 Oklahoma City Attack: This was classified as an explosive attack.
- Category E Agents: They are not considered the most deadly; this statement is false.
- Terrorist Group Capability: Virtually any terrorist group has the potential to conduct a large bomb
attack; this statement is true.
, - FBI Intelligence Gathering: Utilizing paid informants to gain intelligence falls under the mitigation stage
of the homeland security cycle.
- Stages Before an Event: There are two stages in the homeland security cycle focused on activities
before an event occurs.
- FEMA: This agency is responsible for various disaster management roles.
- Firefighter's Role: Firemen responding to a fire would be involved in the response stage.
Recovery Needs Post-Disaster:
- Short-Term Recovery Need: Transportation is considered a short-term recovery need after a disaster.
- American Red Cross: This organization is an example of a volunteer group that aids in emergencies.
- Mitigation Cycle Components: Restrictive building codes, surveillance of critical sites, and disease
prevention fall under the mitigation cycle.
- Federal Government's Role: The federal government plays a significant role in providing technical and
financial support for disaster recovery.
- Recovery Duration: Recovery efforts can take years, depending on the extent of the damage.
- Citizen Core Group: All mentioned groups can be part of the citizen core.
- Community Recovery Oversight: This is primarily overseen by the Joint Field Office.
Preparedness and Mitigation Efforts:
- CDC and Zombie Attack: The CDC does provide information on preparing for a zombie attack, which is
true.
- Stages in the Cycle: Mitigation and response are not considered stages before an event, making this
statement false.
- FEMA and Mitigation: FEMA has created a mitigation directorate; this statement is true.
- Public Warnings and Preparedness: Warnings for public action are not part of the preparedness stage,
making this statement false.
- Utility Fixing and Long-term Goals: Restoring utilities after a disaster is considered a long-term goal;
this statement is false.
- State Governments’ Role in Recovery: States do not play the largest role in recovery efforts, making
this statement false.
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