LMPT test 4
High explosive? - correct answer-An explosive which normally requires a blasting cap or
detonator and once initiated produces a supersonic detention
Low explosive? - correct answer-An explosive which when unconfined responds to initiation
by deflagration or burning and produces a pushing affect
What are the three effects of an explosion? - correct answer--thermal effect
-Blast pressure effect
-fragmentation effect
What four components does an IED generally consist of? - correct answer-PIES
-Power source
-initiators
-explosives
-switches
Three primary methods of IED initiation? - correct answer--Timed
-victim operated
-command
What tactic has Isis affiliated terrorists used frequently? - correct answer-Vehicles in
international ramming terror attacks to run over pedestrians
VBIED Methods of initiation? - correct answer--timed VBIED's
-command VBIED's
-suicide VBIED's
Primary blast injuries? - correct answer-Lungs, intestines, ears, sinuses
Secondary blast injuries? - correct answer-Fragmentation: most common cause of death in
an IED explosion
Primary fragmentation? - correct answer-From the device
Secondary fragmentation? - correct answer-From the environment, post blast
Most common form of IED? - correct answer-Pipe bomb
Most used form of explosion worldwide? - correct answer-VBIED
Most used vehicles by terrorist groups? - correct answer--panel van
-SUV
Pipe bomb distance of evacuation? - correct answer-1200 ft
, Suitcase bomb distance of evacuation? - correct answer-1850 ft
VBIED Distance of evacuation? - correct answer-1900 ft
Systematic way to search for explosives? - correct answer-Outside to inside, bottom to top,
public to private
Most time consuming area of searching for explosives in a building? - correct answer-Level
1:Floor to waist
When inspecting a vehicle for explosives what are the loadbearing areas? - correct
answer--trunk
-passenger compartment
-cargo compartment
Post blast perimeter "zones"? - correct answer--Hot zone: innermost perimeter
-warm zone: support activities (Medical)
-Cold zone: walking wounded and witnesses
What is a continuing explosive incident? - correct answer-Incident when active shooters are
present at a scene with IEDs
What is the process when an Individual changes to a belief system which actively advocates,
facilitates, or uses violence to effect societal or political change? - correct answer-Violent
radicalization
Facilities frequently targeted by terrorists? - correct answer-Schools
The NCTC Model of Radicalization includes Step One (Radicalization) and Step Two
(Mobilization). An individual's radicalization is impacted by "socio-political factors" and
"ideological factors". Name the other 3 factors, which can effect the individual. - correct
answer--personal factors
-Group factors
-Community factors
After an NCIC query, what for most of the TSC handling Codes instruct a LE Officer to do
when encountering an individual in the TSC Database? - correct answer-Approach with
caution
What are generally defined & observable actions, based on analysis of past known
behaviors & characteristics, that collectively suggest that a person may be committing,
preparing to commit, or has committed an unlawful act? - correct answer-Indicators
Where should all indicators, incidents, and
fragments of information be reported by law
enforcement? - correct answer-Joint terrorism task force JTTF, As well as agencies
intelligence division
High explosive? - correct answer-An explosive which normally requires a blasting cap or
detonator and once initiated produces a supersonic detention
Low explosive? - correct answer-An explosive which when unconfined responds to initiation
by deflagration or burning and produces a pushing affect
What are the three effects of an explosion? - correct answer--thermal effect
-Blast pressure effect
-fragmentation effect
What four components does an IED generally consist of? - correct answer-PIES
-Power source
-initiators
-explosives
-switches
Three primary methods of IED initiation? - correct answer--Timed
-victim operated
-command
What tactic has Isis affiliated terrorists used frequently? - correct answer-Vehicles in
international ramming terror attacks to run over pedestrians
VBIED Methods of initiation? - correct answer--timed VBIED's
-command VBIED's
-suicide VBIED's
Primary blast injuries? - correct answer-Lungs, intestines, ears, sinuses
Secondary blast injuries? - correct answer-Fragmentation: most common cause of death in
an IED explosion
Primary fragmentation? - correct answer-From the device
Secondary fragmentation? - correct answer-From the environment, post blast
Most common form of IED? - correct answer-Pipe bomb
Most used form of explosion worldwide? - correct answer-VBIED
Most used vehicles by terrorist groups? - correct answer--panel van
-SUV
Pipe bomb distance of evacuation? - correct answer-1200 ft
, Suitcase bomb distance of evacuation? - correct answer-1850 ft
VBIED Distance of evacuation? - correct answer-1900 ft
Systematic way to search for explosives? - correct answer-Outside to inside, bottom to top,
public to private
Most time consuming area of searching for explosives in a building? - correct answer-Level
1:Floor to waist
When inspecting a vehicle for explosives what are the loadbearing areas? - correct
answer--trunk
-passenger compartment
-cargo compartment
Post blast perimeter "zones"? - correct answer--Hot zone: innermost perimeter
-warm zone: support activities (Medical)
-Cold zone: walking wounded and witnesses
What is a continuing explosive incident? - correct answer-Incident when active shooters are
present at a scene with IEDs
What is the process when an Individual changes to a belief system which actively advocates,
facilitates, or uses violence to effect societal or political change? - correct answer-Violent
radicalization
Facilities frequently targeted by terrorists? - correct answer-Schools
The NCTC Model of Radicalization includes Step One (Radicalization) and Step Two
(Mobilization). An individual's radicalization is impacted by "socio-political factors" and
"ideological factors". Name the other 3 factors, which can effect the individual. - correct
answer--personal factors
-Group factors
-Community factors
After an NCIC query, what for most of the TSC handling Codes instruct a LE Officer to do
when encountering an individual in the TSC Database? - correct answer-Approach with
caution
What are generally defined & observable actions, based on analysis of past known
behaviors & characteristics, that collectively suggest that a person may be committing,
preparing to commit, or has committed an unlawful act? - correct answer-Indicators
Where should all indicators, incidents, and
fragments of information be reported by law
enforcement? - correct answer-Joint terrorism task force JTTF, As well as agencies
intelligence division
