Q.1

One of the reasons that BW in the hands of terrorists can be more dangerous than BW in the hands of governments is

A)	governments must keep their programs hidden from United Nations inspectors
B)	terrorists are generally smarter than government leaders
C)	it is more difficult to identify and locate terrorists with BW
D)	terrorists are known to have enjoyed biology while in school

The saying that "one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter" implies that

A)	terrorists are freedom fighters
B)	governments must be concerned about the threats of both terrorists and freedom fighters
C)	there is no precise, widely accepted definition of terrorism
D)	those who fight for freedom sometimes use terrorism

The term "terrorism" describes acts that incorporate all of the following elements, except

A)	some element of symbolism that produces fear in a larger audience than the immediate victims
B)	subnational groups or individuals as perpetrators
C)	a political or ideological (and not purely criminal) motivation
D)	a focus on bombing and hijacking

The leadership of many terrorist groups in the past two decades has become increasingly

A)	decentralized
B)	managerial
C)	hierarchical
D)	out of touch with its constituents

Which of the following is NOT a major area of concern with regards to terrorist capabilities?

A)	the proliferation of the expertise to produce biological weapons
B)	the proliferation of biological materials and equipment
C)	weak regulation of pathogen cultures
D)	the discovery of protease inhibitors

There are accusations that when combating terrorism, U.S. intelligence agencies have paid insufficient attention to

A)	LOGINT
B)	SIGINT
C)	HUMINT
D)	subversive literature

What is the primary treatment for Glanders?

A)	a soothing ointment
B)	vaccination
C)	liver transplant
D)	antibiotics

How many people died in the biological attack carried out by the Rajneeshee cult in Oregon in 1984?

A)	0
B)	17
C)	84
D)	751

Which of the following would not be considered a recognized way to fight terrorism?

A)	using spies to infiltrate terrorist groups abroad and learn of their plans
B)	tracking down terrorists and arresting them in a foreign country
C)	paying terrorists large sums of money so that they will target someone else
D)	signing an international treaty to seize the assets of terrorist groups

A virus is

A)	susceptible to antibiotics such as Ciprofloxacin or Doxycycline
B)	larger than a bacterium, but smaller than most parasites
C)	a microorganism that contains genetic material but requires a host cell in order to reproduce
D)	a type of chemical weapon rendered inert by the application of fluorine and methylanyline

What system of the human body does VEE primarily effect?

A)	respiratory system
B)	nervous system
C)	circulatory system
D)	endocrine system

What is the Nunn-Lugar-Domenici program?

A)	a program to assist public health authorities by providing extra hospital beds in the event of a terrorist attack
B)	a federal program to provide training and equipment to first responders
C)	a television show often discussing issues related to CBW terrorism
D)	a rehabilitation process for those who have been exposed to mustard agent

When observers remark that Al Qa'ida has established transnational networks, they mean that

A)	the terrorists have set up fiber optic data lines so that they can communicate in secret
B)	members of the organization operate and communicate across several countries
C)	Al Qa'ida has grown much larger in size
D)	the structure of the organization has undergone a temporary change as new leaders emerge

Which of the following organisms is not a bacterium?

A)	Burkholderia mallei
B)	Variola major
C)	Yersinia pestis
D)	Francisella tularensis

What does the OPHP do?

A)	it tracks down terrorists by monitoring electronic signals
B)	it conducts attacks on Sikh places of worship
C)	it detects chemical weapons at large, outdoor facilities such as sports stadiums
D)	it coordinates a unified national response to national health emergencies