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Which type of terrorism involves governments using force against their own citizens?
Which type of terrorism involves governments using force against their own citizens?
- Bioterrorism
- Cyberterrorism
- Ecoterrorism
- State Terrorism (correct)
What is the primary aim of bioterrorism?
What is the primary aim of bioterrorism?
- Disrupting information technology infrastructure
- Causing harm or terror through biological agents (correct)
- Using nuclear materials for mass destruction
- Targeting businesses perceived as harming the environment
Which of the following is a key characteristic of cyberterrorism?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of cyberterrorism?
- Attacks using information technology (correct)
- Sabotage against environmental groups
- Release of biological toxins
- Use of nuclear devices
What distinguishes ecoterrorism from other forms of terrorism?
What distinguishes ecoterrorism from other forms of terrorism?
Which type of terrorism involves the use of nuclear materials to cause mass destruction or create fear?
Which type of terrorism involves the use of nuclear materials to cause mass destruction or create fear?
A group disseminates a computer virus that shuts down a city's power grid. Which type of terrorism does this exemplify?
A group disseminates a computer virus that shuts down a city's power grid. Which type of terrorism does this exemplify?
A government uses its military to suppress a political protest with extreme violence. What kind of terrorism would this be classified as?
A government uses its military to suppress a political protest with extreme violence. What kind of terrorism would this be classified as?
An organization releases a modified virus into the water supply, causing widespread illness and panic. What type of terrorism is this?
An organization releases a modified virus into the water supply, causing widespread illness and panic. What type of terrorism is this?
Activists damage logging equipment and destroy a construction site to protest deforestation. Which type of terrorism are they engaging in?
Activists damage logging equipment and destroy a construction site to protest deforestation. Which type of terrorism are they engaging in?
A terrorist group acquires enriched uranium and threatens to detonate a device in a major city. This act would be classified as what kind of terrorism?
A terrorist group acquires enriched uranium and threatens to detonate a device in a major city. This act would be classified as what kind of terrorism?
Flashcards
State Terrorism
State Terrorism
Governments using violence or threats of force against their citizens for political gain.
Bioterrorism
Bioterrorism
Intentional release of biological agents (viruses, bacteria, toxins) to cause harm or terror.
Cyberterrorism
Cyberterrorism
Use of information technology to attack civilians/infrastructure, disrupt services, or spread misinformation.
Ecoterrorism
Ecoterrorism
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Nuclear Terrorism
Nuclear Terrorism
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Study Notes
- Classifications, Methods, and Response of acts of terror
State Terrorism
- Governments use violence or threats of force against their citizens for political gain
Bioterrorism
- Intentional release of biological agents, such as viruses, bacteria, and toxins, to cause harm or terror
Cyberterrorism
- Information technology is used to attack civilians or infrastructure, disrupt services, or spread misinformation
Ecoterrorism
- Violence or sabotage is used against businesses or individuals who are perceived as harming the environment
Nuclear Terrorism
- Nuclear materials or devices are used to cause mass destruction or to create fear
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