Chapter 11 Multiple choice questions

. Which of the following terms is defined in this Chapter as 'the sustained use of violence against symbolic or civilian targets by small groups for political purposes through coercion, fear, drawing widespread attention to a political grievance, and/or provoking a draconian or unsustainable response'?

Irregular warfare

Insurgency

Terrorism

Conventional warfare

. A key difference between insurgency and terrorism is that…

insurgency, unlike terrorism, uses force to achieve a political end.

insurgency, unlike terrorism, is characterized by the support and mobilization of a significant proportion of the population.

terrorism attempts to bring about change through force of arms, while insurgency rarely results in political change on its own.

None of the other options is correct.

. According to this Chapter, terrorism and insurgencies can be examined in terms of _________________, reflecting specific local contexts rather than predetermined goals that can be attributed to a general theory.

time

space

legitimacy or support

All of the given answers are correct.

. Isolating insurgents and terrorists from their bases of support is probably the most important element of successful campaigns against them. 'Isolation' refers to…

physical destruction of insurgents or terrorists.

physical separation.

political alienation.

physical separation and political alienation.

. Access to the Web, satellite communications, and personal electronic devices greatly enhance the capability of aspiring terrorists and insurgents by…

allowing the quick dissemination of propaganda, training materials, and 'best practices'.

allowing materials to be produced professionally and disseminated clandestinely.

allowing individuals or small insurgent cells to obtain training and mission planning materials, share information, and coordinate their activities with little fear of being caught by security forces.

All of the given answers are correct.

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