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Homeland Security and Border Control

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of Homeland Security and Border Control, including threats, policies, and strategies.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the primary mission of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)?

  1. To protect the United States from terrorist attacks.

  2. To enforce immigration laws and secure the borders.

  3. To respond to natural disasters and emergencies.

  4. To promote economic growth and prosperity.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The DHS was created in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks with the primary mission of preventing and deterring terrorist attacks within the United States.

Which agency within DHS is responsible for securing the nation's borders?

  1. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

  2. Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

  3. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

  4. Secret Service


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CBP is responsible for securing the nation's borders, including ports of entry, land borders, and coastal waters.

What is the purpose of the Secure Fence Act of 2006?

  1. To construct a physical barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border.

  2. To increase the number of border patrol agents.

  3. To implement a biometric entry-exit system for foreign visitors.

  4. To create a guest worker program for undocumented immigrants.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Secure Fence Act of 2006 authorized the construction of approximately 700 miles of physical barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border.

What is the name of the program that allows foreign nationals to travel to the United States without a visa for short-term business or tourism?

  1. Visa Waiver Program (VWP)

  2. Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)

  3. Global Entry Program

  4. NEXUS Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The VWP allows citizens of certain countries to travel to the United States for up to 90 days without a visa.

Which agency is responsible for coordinating the federal government's response to natural disasters and emergencies?

  1. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

  2. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

  3. National Security Council (NSC)

  4. Department of Defense (DoD)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

FEMA is the primary agency responsible for coordinating the federal government's response to natural disasters and emergencies.

What is the name of the program that allows pre-approved, low-risk travelers to use automated kiosks at select airports and land borders?

  1. Global Entry Program

  2. NEXUS Program

  3. Sentri Program

  4. FAST Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Global Entry Program allows pre-approved, low-risk travelers to use automated kiosks at select airports and land borders to expedite their entry into the United States.

Which agency is responsible for regulating the entry of agricultural products into the United States?

  1. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

  2. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

  4. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

APHIS is responsible for regulating the entry of agricultural products into the United States to prevent the introduction of pests and diseases.

What is the name of the program that allows pre-approved commercial drivers to cross the U.S.-Canada border without stopping?

  1. FAST Program

  2. NEXUS Program

  3. Sentri Program

  4. Global Entry Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The FAST Program allows pre-approved commercial drivers to cross the U.S.-Canada border without stopping at designated border crossings.

Which agency is responsible for regulating the entry of food and drugs into the United States?

  1. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  2. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

  4. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The FDA is responsible for regulating the entry of food and drugs into the United States to ensure their safety and effectiveness.

What is the name of the program that allows pre-approved travelers to cross the U.S.-Mexico border without stopping?

  1. Sentri Program

  2. NEXUS Program

  3. Global Entry Program

  4. FAST Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sentri Program allows pre-approved travelers to cross the U.S.-Mexico border without stopping at designated border crossings.

Which agency is responsible for regulating the entry of animals and animal products into the United States?

  1. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

  2. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

  4. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

APHIS is responsible for regulating the entry of animals and animal products into the United States to prevent the introduction of pests and diseases.

What is the name of the program that allows pre-approved travelers to cross the U.S.-Canada border without stopping?

  1. NEXUS Program

  2. Sentri Program

  3. Global Entry Program

  4. FAST Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NEXUS Program allows pre-approved travelers to cross the U.S.-Canada border without stopping at designated border crossings.

Which agency is responsible for regulating the entry of plants and plant products into the United States?

  1. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

  2. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

  4. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

APHIS is responsible for regulating the entry of plants and plant products into the United States to prevent the introduction of pests and diseases.

What is the name of the program that allows pre-approved travelers to cross the U.S.-Mexico border without stopping?

  1. Sentri Program

  2. NEXUS Program

  3. Global Entry Program

  4. FAST Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sentri Program allows pre-approved travelers to cross the U.S.-Mexico border without stopping at designated border crossings.

Which agency is responsible for regulating the entry of hazardous materials into the United States?

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  2. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

  4. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The EPA is responsible for regulating the entry of hazardous materials into the United States to protect human health and the environment.

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