VA LETC Week 5 and 6 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORECT
Answers
Define the Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) process. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Gathering information regarding behaviors & incidents associated w/ crime & establishing a
process whereby information ca. be shared to detect & prevent criminal activity, including that
associated w/ domestic & international terrorism
Developing our powers of observations allow for: - CORRECT ANSWER - · Quick
assessment of situations & the gathering of facts/intel
· Perception/recognition of behavior which serves a menacing purpose
· Quick response to potential threats
· Ability to identify people who might prove to be dangerous
· Deter criminal or terroristic behavior
· More detailed accounting of what was observed
2 kinds of terrorism - CORRECT ANSWER - · Domestic: Involves groups or individuals
whose terrorist activities are directed at elements of our government or population w/ out foreign
direction
· International: Involves groups of individuals whose terrorist activities are foreign-based and/or
directed by countries or groups outside the US of whose activities transcend national boundaries
o Be aware, a major concern of US law enforcement now is the radicalization of persons within
the United States through social media
Black Supremacist Extremists - CORRECT ANSWER - · Groups or individuals who
facilitate or engage in acts of violence as a means to oppose racial integration or to eliminate
non-black & Jewish people
o Ex.: Black Mafia Family, Black Guerilla Family, Five Percenters, New Black Panther Party
,· Often advocating for violence towards white people, the police & the US Government
Animal Rights Extremists - CORRECT ANSWER - · Groups of individuals who facilitate
or engage in acts of violence directed against people, businesses or government entities
perceived to be exploiting or abusing animals
o Ex.: Animal Liberation Front (ALF), the Earth Liberation Front (ELF) & Stop Hunting &
Animal Cruelty (SHAC) campaign
· Adherents to these movements aim to resolve specific issues by using criminal "direct action"
against individuals or companies believed to be abusing or exploiting animals or the environment
Sovereign Citizen Extremists - CORRECT ANSWER - · Groups or individuals who
facilitate or engage in acts of violence directed at public officials, financial institutions &
government facilities in support of their belief that the legitimacy of US citizenship should be
rejected; almost all forms of established government, authority and institutions are illegitimate;
& that they are immune from federal, state & local laws
Environmental Rights Extremists - CORRECT ANSWER - · Groups or individuals who
facilitate or engage in acts of violence against people, businesses or government entities
perceived to be destroying, degrading or exploiting the natural environment
· A loose network of individuals living in the United States who call themselves "sovereign
citizens" & believe that federal, state & local governments operate illegally. Some of their
actions, although quirky, are not crimes. The offenses they do commit seem minor, including
regularly false license plates, driver's licenses & even currency
· However, a closer look at sovereign citizens' more severe crimes, from financial scams to
impersonating or threatening law enforcement officials, gives reason for concern. If their
ideology is challenged, these extremists quickly can escalate
Militia Extremists - CORRECT ANSWER - · Groups or individuals who facilitate or
engage in acts of violence or infrastructure in response to their belief that the government
,deliberately is stripping Americans of their freedoms & is attempting to establish a totalitarian
regime
· They usually go after the government itself including law enforcement personnel,
representatives of the courts & other public officials, along w/ government buildings. When
caught, most militia extremists are charged w/ weapons, explosives and/or conspiracy violations.
They believe they're protecting the US Constitution, other US laws or their own individual
liberties. Believes that the Constitution grants citizens the power to take back the federal
government by force or violence if they feel it's necessary. They oppose gun control efforts &
fear the widespread disarming of Americans by the Federal government
Anti-Abortion Extremists - CORRECT ANSWER - · Groups or individuals who facilitate
or engage in acts of violence directed against the providers of abortion-related services, their
employees & their facilities in support of the belief that the practice of abortion should end
Radicalization Factors - CORRECT ANSWER - · Often starts w/ individuals who are
frustrated w/ their lives or w/ the politics of their home governments
· Some may be lonely or dissatisfied w/ their role in society. Others may have friends or mentors
who encourage membership for social reasons
Counter Measures - CORRECT ANSWER - · Greatest weapon against terrorism is unity.
That unity is built on information sharing & coordination among our partners in the law
enforcement & the intelligence communities. It is built on partnerships w/ the private sector &
effective outreach to the public as our eyes & ears. It is built on the idea that, together, we are
smarter & stronger than we are standing alone
List and define potential threats to VA Hospitals. - CORRECT ANSWER - Natural
Hazards
· Hurricanes
· Tornadoes
· Floods
, Cyber-Attacks
· Infecting & disabling network-connected or network-configured medical devices via malware
· Accessing patient data & monitoring systems on various computing devices via malware
· Accessing user-restricted software & hardware through password manipulation to lock out
authorized users
· Manipulating security software & patches to promote update failures to medical devices &
networks
· Hacking or exposing security vulnerabilities in off-the-shelf, healthcare-related software
Physical Threats
· Open-access environments w/ limited visitor management, which create basic physical security
vulnerabilities. This open-ness could allow anyone to walk into a hospital or park a vehicle near
a hospital w/ out encountering access controls
· Free & open access as well as the constant movement of people & materials in & out of a
hospital presents numerous security challenges. Nonexistent or weak access control procedures
could allow persons w/ malicious intent to circumvent existing physical security measures &
threaten patient or staff safety
· Curbside access to accommodate patient needs. This leaves little ability to enforce bomb threat
stand-off distances of greater than 320ft, allowing for risks from vehicle-borne improvised
explosive devices (VBIEDS). Some urban hospitals may appear to be attractive to soft targets as
there may be increased potential for mass casualties, psychological consequences, economic
consequences & lasting damage to critical infrastructure
Public Health Emergencies
· Emerging infectious diseases & pandemics. Most people have little to no immunity to such
emerging infectious diseases & as infection & illness rates soar, a substantial percentage of the
population will require some form of medical care
· Vaccines may not be available, par
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORECT
Answers
Define the Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) process. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Gathering information regarding behaviors & incidents associated w/ crime & establishing a
process whereby information ca. be shared to detect & prevent criminal activity, including that
associated w/ domestic & international terrorism
Developing our powers of observations allow for: - CORRECT ANSWER - · Quick
assessment of situations & the gathering of facts/intel
· Perception/recognition of behavior which serves a menacing purpose
· Quick response to potential threats
· Ability to identify people who might prove to be dangerous
· Deter criminal or terroristic behavior
· More detailed accounting of what was observed
2 kinds of terrorism - CORRECT ANSWER - · Domestic: Involves groups or individuals
whose terrorist activities are directed at elements of our government or population w/ out foreign
direction
· International: Involves groups of individuals whose terrorist activities are foreign-based and/or
directed by countries or groups outside the US of whose activities transcend national boundaries
o Be aware, a major concern of US law enforcement now is the radicalization of persons within
the United States through social media
Black Supremacist Extremists - CORRECT ANSWER - · Groups or individuals who
facilitate or engage in acts of violence as a means to oppose racial integration or to eliminate
non-black & Jewish people
o Ex.: Black Mafia Family, Black Guerilla Family, Five Percenters, New Black Panther Party
,· Often advocating for violence towards white people, the police & the US Government
Animal Rights Extremists - CORRECT ANSWER - · Groups of individuals who facilitate
or engage in acts of violence directed against people, businesses or government entities
perceived to be exploiting or abusing animals
o Ex.: Animal Liberation Front (ALF), the Earth Liberation Front (ELF) & Stop Hunting &
Animal Cruelty (SHAC) campaign
· Adherents to these movements aim to resolve specific issues by using criminal "direct action"
against individuals or companies believed to be abusing or exploiting animals or the environment
Sovereign Citizen Extremists - CORRECT ANSWER - · Groups or individuals who
facilitate or engage in acts of violence directed at public officials, financial institutions &
government facilities in support of their belief that the legitimacy of US citizenship should be
rejected; almost all forms of established government, authority and institutions are illegitimate;
& that they are immune from federal, state & local laws
Environmental Rights Extremists - CORRECT ANSWER - · Groups or individuals who
facilitate or engage in acts of violence against people, businesses or government entities
perceived to be destroying, degrading or exploiting the natural environment
· A loose network of individuals living in the United States who call themselves "sovereign
citizens" & believe that federal, state & local governments operate illegally. Some of their
actions, although quirky, are not crimes. The offenses they do commit seem minor, including
regularly false license plates, driver's licenses & even currency
· However, a closer look at sovereign citizens' more severe crimes, from financial scams to
impersonating or threatening law enforcement officials, gives reason for concern. If their
ideology is challenged, these extremists quickly can escalate
Militia Extremists - CORRECT ANSWER - · Groups or individuals who facilitate or
engage in acts of violence or infrastructure in response to their belief that the government
,deliberately is stripping Americans of their freedoms & is attempting to establish a totalitarian
regime
· They usually go after the government itself including law enforcement personnel,
representatives of the courts & other public officials, along w/ government buildings. When
caught, most militia extremists are charged w/ weapons, explosives and/or conspiracy violations.
They believe they're protecting the US Constitution, other US laws or their own individual
liberties. Believes that the Constitution grants citizens the power to take back the federal
government by force or violence if they feel it's necessary. They oppose gun control efforts &
fear the widespread disarming of Americans by the Federal government
Anti-Abortion Extremists - CORRECT ANSWER - · Groups or individuals who facilitate
or engage in acts of violence directed against the providers of abortion-related services, their
employees & their facilities in support of the belief that the practice of abortion should end
Radicalization Factors - CORRECT ANSWER - · Often starts w/ individuals who are
frustrated w/ their lives or w/ the politics of their home governments
· Some may be lonely or dissatisfied w/ their role in society. Others may have friends or mentors
who encourage membership for social reasons
Counter Measures - CORRECT ANSWER - · Greatest weapon against terrorism is unity.
That unity is built on information sharing & coordination among our partners in the law
enforcement & the intelligence communities. It is built on partnerships w/ the private sector &
effective outreach to the public as our eyes & ears. It is built on the idea that, together, we are
smarter & stronger than we are standing alone
List and define potential threats to VA Hospitals. - CORRECT ANSWER - Natural
Hazards
· Hurricanes
· Tornadoes
· Floods
, Cyber-Attacks
· Infecting & disabling network-connected or network-configured medical devices via malware
· Accessing patient data & monitoring systems on various computing devices via malware
· Accessing user-restricted software & hardware through password manipulation to lock out
authorized users
· Manipulating security software & patches to promote update failures to medical devices &
networks
· Hacking or exposing security vulnerabilities in off-the-shelf, healthcare-related software
Physical Threats
· Open-access environments w/ limited visitor management, which create basic physical security
vulnerabilities. This open-ness could allow anyone to walk into a hospital or park a vehicle near
a hospital w/ out encountering access controls
· Free & open access as well as the constant movement of people & materials in & out of a
hospital presents numerous security challenges. Nonexistent or weak access control procedures
could allow persons w/ malicious intent to circumvent existing physical security measures &
threaten patient or staff safety
· Curbside access to accommodate patient needs. This leaves little ability to enforce bomb threat
stand-off distances of greater than 320ft, allowing for risks from vehicle-borne improvised
explosive devices (VBIEDS). Some urban hospitals may appear to be attractive to soft targets as
there may be increased potential for mass casualties, psychological consequences, economic
consequences & lasting damage to critical infrastructure
Public Health Emergencies
· Emerging infectious diseases & pandemics. Most people have little to no immunity to such
emerging infectious diseases & as infection & illness rates soar, a substantial percentage of the
population will require some form of medical care
· Vaccines may not be available, par
