Counterintelligence Awareness for National Security Quiz

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What is counterintelligence?

The use of spies to gather intelligence

The protection of national security information from foreign intelligence threats

The analysis of military strategies

The deployment of military forces to counter enemy attacks

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Which of the following is NOT a goal of counterintelligence?

Preventing espionage

Protecting sensitive information

Promoting international cooperation

Identifying and neutralizing foreign intelligence threats

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Which of the following is a common technique used in counterintelligence investigations?

Torture

Deception

Bribery

Blackmail

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What is 'CI' short for in counterintelligence terminology?

Confidential Informant

Covert Infiltration

Counter Interrogation

Counterintelligence

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Which of the following is a key principle of counterintelligence?

Transparency

Cooperation with foreign intelligence agencies

Deception

Public disclosure

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What is a 'double agent' in counterintelligence?

An agent who is skilled in two languages

An agent who pretends to work for one intelligence service while actually working for another

An agent who works undercover in two different countries simultaneously

An agent who switches sides during a conflict

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Which of the following is a common method used by counterintelligence to detect spies?

Surveillance

Interrogation

Hacking into enemy databases

Psychological manipulation

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What is the difference between counterintelligence and intelligence?

Counterintelligence focuses on gathering information, while intelligence focuses on protecting national security.

Counterintelligence focuses on protecting national security, while intelligence focuses on gathering information.

Counterintelligence is concerned with domestic threats, while intelligence deals with international threats.

Counterintelligence is conducted by the military, while intelligence is conducted by civilian agencies.

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Which agency is primarily responsible for counterintelligence in the United States?

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

National Security Agency (NSA)

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)

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Which historical event led to the establishment of modern counterintelligence practices?

World War I

The Cold War

The French Revolution

The American Civil War

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What is the 'MICE' model used in counterintelligence?

A model for assessing the economic impact of espionage

A model for categorizing different types of intelligence agents

A model for understanding the motivations of potential defectors

A model for evaluating the vulnerability of information systems

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What is the 'Five Eyes' alliance in the context of counterintelligence?

An alliance between five countries to share intelligence information

An alliance between five major intelligence agencies

An alliance between five cyber warfare units

An alliance between five counterterrorism agencies

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What is the significance of 'HUMINT' in counterintelligence operations?

It refers to the use of human intelligence sources to gather information.

It is a specialized interrogation technique used on foreign agents.

It is a code word used to classify highly sensitive intelligence reports.

It refers to the encryption of communication channels to prevent eavesdropping.

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What is a 'honey trap' in the context of counterintelligence?

A type of surveillance equipment

A covert operation involving romantic or sexual entrapment

A code word for intercepted communications

A psychological manipulation technique

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What is 'active measures' in the context of counterintelligence?

Offensive operations aimed at disrupting enemy intelligence activities

Passive monitoring of enemy communications

A diplomatic strategy for conflict resolution

A form of psychological warfare using propaganda

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Counterintelligence Awareness for National Security Quiz

What is counterintelligence?

Which of the following is NOT a goal of counterintelligence?

Which of the following is a common technique used in counterintelligence investigations?

What is 'CI' short for in counterintelligence terminology?

Which of the following is a key principle of counterintelligence?

What is a 'double agent' in counterintelligence?

Which of the following is a common method used by counterintelligence to detect spies?

What is the difference between counterintelligence and intelligence?

Which agency is primarily responsible for counterintelligence in the United States?

Which historical event led to the establishment of modern counterintelligence practices?

What is the 'MICE' model used in counterintelligence?

What is the 'Five Eyes' alliance in the context of counterintelligence?

What is the significance of 'HUMINT' in counterintelligence operations?

What is a 'honey trap' in the context of counterintelligence?

What is 'active measures' in the context of counterintelligence?

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