Terrorism 03

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What are the typical objectives behind terrorist attacks?

Spread awareness, build alliances, establish peace, promote economic growth

Cause chaos, disrupt daily life, showcase power, achieve global dominance

Create a climate of fear, retaliate for previous incidents, negatively affect processes, eliminate specific individuals or groups (correct)

Protect the environment, uphold justice, advocate for equality, support cultural diversity

What is meant by 'Accuracy' in the context of terrorist attacks?

The level of media attention attracted by the attack

The precise planning of attack locations

The speed at which attacks are carried out

The ability to accurately hit the target(s) of the attack (correct)

How does ease of development influence terrorist attacks?

It impacts the choice of targets

It affects how quickly an attack can be executed

It determines the level of destruction caused

It influences how easily knowledge on developing an attack can be acquired (correct)

What role does destructibility play in terrorist methods?

It influences the scale of physical destruction caused by the chosen method (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do advancements in technology contribute to terrorist attacks?

They provide tools for terrorists to deploy more advanced modes of attack (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do some terrorist attacks aim to avoid casualties among 'innocent' people?

To minimize negative public perception of their cause (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of terrorism involves disrupting or destroying the agricultural industry and food supply system?

Agro-terrorism (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what way do biological agents used in bio-terrorism differ from those used in agro-terrorism?

They may be in a human-modified form in bio-terrorism (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which country faced a massive denial-of-service cyber-attack due to a dispute over a statue?

Estonia (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between agro-terrorism, biological warfare, and chemical warfare?

The involvement of plants and animals in agro-terrorism (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Timothy McVeigh detonate in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City?

A car bomb (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of terrorism involves using the Internet to achieve political or ideological gains through threat or intimidation?

Cyber-terrorism (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bomb is generally seen in heavy terrorist actions or in asymmetric unconventional warfare?

Dirty bomb (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a vehicle-ramming attack?

Deliberately ramming a vehicle into people, buildings, or vehicles (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a dirty bomb or radiological dispersal device?

Contaminating the area with radioactive material (B) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a car bomb from other types of attacks involving vehicles?

It is an improvised explosive device in a vehicle (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is usually the target in a targeted shooting (assassination) terrorist attack?

Key person like a statesman or high profile figure (D) Signup and view all the answers

In which type of attack are explosives strapped to animals for delivery?

Animal-borne attacks (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of hijackers in an aircraft hijacking?

To fly according to hijacker's demands (A) Signup and view all the answers

In which country did two consecutive mass shootings occur at mosques in a terrorist attack on March 15, 2019?

New Zealand (B) Signup and view all the answers

What makes agro-terrorism distinct from animal-borne attacks?

The focus on agricultural industry (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an improvised explosive device (IED) constructed from?

Conventional military explosives like artillery shells (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who historically used rocket and mortar attacks against targets in Israel?

Hezbollah and Hamas (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of attack is characterized by the attacker accepting their own death as a direct result of the method used to harm the target?

"Suicide attack" (B) Signup and view all the answers

"Mass shooting" incidents involve multiple victims of what?

"Gun violence" (C) Signup and view all the answers