Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Practice
What term is used to identify a situation where a specific target and method of attack are identified by a reliable source, such as a bomb in the possession of a known terrorist group targeting a government building in a local community?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Credible threat. A credible threat refers to a specific target and method of attack identified by a reliable source. In this scenario, the bomb in the possession of a known terrorist group targeting a government building fits the definition of a credible threat.
Choice B: Biological event is incorrect because it does not align with the given scenario of a known terrorist group targeting a government building with a bomb.
Choice C: National disaster is incorrect as it does not accurately describe the specific situation of a targeted attack by a terrorist group.
Choice D: All-hazards approach is incorrect because it is a comprehensive strategy for addressing various types of emergencies, not specifically focused on a credible threat like the one described in the question.
Choice B: Biological event is incorrect because it does not align with the given scenario of a known terrorist group targeting a government building with a bomb.
Choice C: National disaster is incorrect as it does not accurately describe the specific situation of a targeted attack by a terrorist group.
Choice D: All-hazards approach is incorrect because it is a comprehensive strategy for addressing various types of emergencies, not specifically focused on a credible threat like the one described in the question.