BTA 1: Introduction to Terrorism Quiz

Question 1

Match each term with the appropriate explanation.Term:(1) Target of Influence(2) Target of Violence(3) Target of AttentionExplanation:(a) They are the general public or population of the country. They respond in fear and panic and will exert public opinion to pressure the government.(b) They are the direct victim of the terrorist attack.(c) They are the ultimate target of the terrorist. The democratic government responds to the demands of the population, which is the intent of the terrorist.

Answer: 1-c, 2-b, 3-a

Question 2

Match each term with the appropriate explanation.Term:(1) Trans-national Terrorists(2) Domestic Terrorists(3) International TerroristsExplanation(a) Their objectives are to further ethnic or nationalist movement and struggle for independence.(b) They focus on creating a common ideology and operational direction in regional governments.(c) They conduct operations wherever they perceive it to be to their advantage.

Answer: 1-b, 2-a, 3-c

Question 3

Terrorists could pose as deliverymen or contractors to gain access into the camp.

Answer: 'True'.

Question 4

Terrorists could try to gain entry into the camp using falsified or stolen identity documents and security passes.

Answer: 'True'.

Question 5

Jemaah Islamiah (JI), which aims to create an Islamic state in Southeast Asia, is an example of a/an _________ terrorist group.

Answer: Trans-national