Question 1: Why is microwave holographic imaging not being used as a security measure in U.S. airports?
A. The cost is prohibitive.
B. It violates the Fourth Amendment rights of passengers.
C. It issues too many false alarms.
D. Each passenger must step into a closed portal. This takes too long.
Question 2: The Body Orifice Security Scanner (BOSS) is a safe, non-intrusive method of detecting objects concealed in body cavities. This particular piece of equipment minimizes the need for:
A. security personnel.
B. intrusive manual searches.
C. hand-held metal detectors.
D. medical personnel.
Question 3: The Flight Vu Aircraft Data Recorder is used for all of the following security applications EXCEPT:
A. monitoring passengers at the boarding gate.
B. monitoring an ongoing hijacking situation.
C. allowing security personnel to monitor airline mechanics.
D. allowing security personnel to monitor and keep track of luggage handlers.
Question 4: According to the manufacturer, why is the Intelliscan 1200 metal detector such a breakthrough in airport security?
A. It can be deactivated under certain security conditions.
B. It can accurately pinpoint the exact location of a weapon.
C. It can accurately detect metal and explosive compounds.
D. It can store all data on passengers who pass through it.
Question 5: Common ways in which FaceIt technology is used is in identification, verification, monitoring, and:
A. detection.
B. selection.
C. surveillance.
D. analysis.
Question 6: The most basic shortcoming of trace-detection technologies is:
A. hygiene.
B. increased x-ray exposure.
C. cost.
D. Fourth Amendment rights violations.
Question 7: In May 01, more than 100 terrorist organizations around the world have succeeded in obtaining elements for the construction of:
A. the world's tallest building.
B. a spy drone.
C. a power plant.
D. a nuclear bomb.
Question 8: All of the following are a few of the many technologies put into service for detecting weapons and other contraband EXCEPT:
A. improved x-ray imaging.
B. human extra-sensory perception.
C. microwave holography.
D. acoustic detection.
Question 9: The July 1996 crash of TWA Flight 800 prompted the creation of the:
A. White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security (the Gore Commission).
B. Airbus.
C. temporary locking devices on flight deck doors.
D. ARGUS.
Question 10: _________ has/have responsibility for aviation security in the United States.
A. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
B. The airlines
C. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
D. The airport operators
Question 11: A portal-type device that scans individuals using microwave energy is:
A. BOSSTM.
B. Flight Vu.
C. BiosimmerTM.
D. microwave holographic imaging.
Question 12: A portal-type device that scans individuals makes some people feel:
A. secure.
B. euphoric.
C. claustrophobic.
D. energetic.
Question 13: The Body Orifice Security Scanner (BOSSTM) has been extensively tested by:
A. both federal and state correctional facilities personnel.
B. the TSA.
C. the FAA.
D. the Department of Homeland Security.
Question 14: The device that combines a flight data recorder, cockpit voice recorder, and a flight video recorder is called:
A. BOSSTM.
B. Flight Vu.
C. the Boundless Security System.
D. BiosimmerTM.
Question 15: There has been a significant increase in assaults against:
A. flight attendants.
B. overhead lights.
C. airplane seats.
D. ticket agents.
Question 16: The system that merges access via a local area network and the Internet to both live and recorded audio, video, and data is called:
A. BOSSTM.
B. Flight Vu.
C. holographic imaging.
D. The Boundless Security System.
Question 17: __________ is a virtual reality application that allows rescue personnel to practice responding to a terrorist attack.
A. Flight Vu
B. Holographic imaging
C. BiosimmerTM
D. Intelliscan
Question 18: QR technology stands for:
A. quick-time releases.
B. quadruple resonance devices.
C. quiet recon technology.
D. quick reaction technology.
Question 19: One of the problems with virtually all existing technologies used to find hidden explosives, such as x-ray or radar, is that they pick up:
A. too many false alarms.
B. low-intensity radio waves.
C. too many ancillary objects.
D. too many analyses.
Question 20: Biometric security systems recognize all of the following EXCEPT:
A. fingerprints.
B. retinas.
C. voices.
D. clothing.