Counter-Terrorism Awareness Course (UK) 2026

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   What does the UK threat level SUBSTANTIAL mean?

   • AAn attack is highly likely
   • BAn attack is highly likely in the near future
   • CAn attack is likely
   • DAn attack is possible, but not likely
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. An attack is likely

   MI5 defines SUBSTANTIAL as "an attack is likely". MODERATE means possible but not likely, SEVERE means highly likely, and CRITICAL means highly likely in the near future.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   Who sets the UK national threat level?

   • AThe chief constable of each police force
   • BThe Security Industry Authority (SIA)
   • CThe National Police Chiefs' Council
   • DThe Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. The Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre

   MI5 explains that the national threat level is set by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC).

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   Who sets the threat level for Northern Ireland-related terrorism in Northern Ireland?

   • AThe Northern Ireland Assembly
   • BJTAC together with the SIA
   • CMI5
   • DThe Police Service of Northern Ireland
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. MI5

   Northern Ireland has a separate threat level for Northern Ireland-related terrorism, and MI5 is responsible for setting it.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Why do attackers carry out hostile reconnaissance?

   • ATo check that a venue's fire exits meet building regulations
   • BTo find out which shops have the best prices before a sale
   • CTo learn about security and weak spots before an attack
   • DTo write online reviews about the staff and the customer service
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. To learn about security and weak spots before an attack

   Hostile reconnaissance is purposeful watching to collect information for planning a hostile act, such as how strong security is and where the weak spots are.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   Which behaviour could be a sign of hostile reconnaissance?

   • AClose interest in entrances, CCTV cameras and security staff
   • BAsking a security officer where the nearest public toilets are
   • CBuying a coffee and sitting by the window
   • DTaking a group photo with friends in front of a famous landmark
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Close interest in entrances, CCTV cameras and security staff

   ProtectUK lists close interest in entrances, exits, CCTV cameras, security features or staff as possible signs of hostile reconnaissance.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   When deciding whether someone may be carrying out hostile reconnaissance, what should you focus on?

   • AWhat they are doing
   • BThe clothes they wear
   • CTheir ethnicity
   • DTheir age and gender
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. What they are doing

   ProtectUK says you cannot spot a hostile from their appearance, age, ethnicity, gender or clothing, so focus on behaviour.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   In the See, Check and Notify (SCaN) approach, what does Notify cover?

   • ATelling the public to go home
   • BWho to tell and what to tell them
   • CPosting a notice at the main entrance
   • DWarning the suspect that they have been seen
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Who to tell and what to tell them

   In SCaN, See is spotting hostile reconnaissance, Check is knowing what to do, and Notify is knowing who to tell and what to tell them.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   A person acting suspiciously is still at your site and you need police straight away. What should you do?

   • AWait until the end of your shift to report it
   • BPost a description on social media
   • CCall 999
   • DSend an email to the local council
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Call 999

   ProtectUK says to call 999 if the person is still at the scene and an immediate police response is needed.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   A person you thought was suspicious left over an hour ago. Which is a suitable way to report it?

   • AThe Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321
   • BDo nothing, because they have gone
   • CA note in your own diary only
   • DA message to the cleaning team about the building
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. The Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321

   If the person has left or time has passed, report to the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321, online, or by calling 101.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    What does ProtectUK say helps make hostiles worried about being caught?

    • ARemoving every sign that mentions security on the site
    • BAlert, engaged security staff and active CCTV operators
    • CKeeping all security staff out of sight in a back office
    • DTurning off the CCTV cameras at night to save power
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Alert, engaged security staff and active CCTV operators

    Vigilant, engaged security officers and well-placed CCTV with proactive operators can make hostiles anxious about being detected.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    In the HOT questions for an unattended item, what does the T ask?

    • AHow much time has it been there?
    • BHas anyone touched or moved it since it was found?
    • CIs it typical of what you would expect in this place?
    • DIs it tied or fixed to a railing, pole or other object?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Is it typical of what you would expect in this place?

    HOT stands for Hidden, Obviously suspicious and Typical. T asks whether the item is typical of what you would expect to find in that location.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    Which feature would make an unattended item obviously suspicious?

    • AA bag that is slightly wet from rain
    • BVisible wires, batteries or tape
    • CA shop name printed on the bag
    • DA name label on the handle
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Visible wires, batteries or tape

    Under the O in HOT, visible wires, circuit boards, batteries, tape, liquids or putty-like material make an item obviously suspicious.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    What is the correct order of the 4 Cs for a suspicious item?

    • ACheck, Call, Cordon, Clear
    • BCommunicate, Control, Confirm, Clear
    • CConfirm, Clear, Communicate, Control
    • DContain, Confirm, Call, Close
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Confirm, Clear, Communicate, Control

    The 4 Cs are Confirm the item is suspicious, Clear the area, Communicate by calling 999, and Control access to the cordon.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    What is the minimum distance to clear around a suspicious rucksack?

    • A25 metres
    • B10 metres
    • C1,000 metres
    • D100 metres
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 100 metres

    ProtectUK recommends clearing at least 100 metres around a small item such as a rucksack.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    A suspicious van is parked outside a busy venue. What is the minimum distance to clear?

    • A400 metres
    • B100 metres
    • C50 metres
    • D200 metres
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 400 metres

    ProtectUK says to clear at least 400 metres from a large vehicle such as a van or lorry, and 200 metres from a car.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    Within what distance of a suspicious item should you avoid using radios and mobile phones?

    • A15 metres
    • B500 metres
    • C1 metre
    • D5 metres
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 15 metres

    ProtectUK advises not to use radios or mobile phones within 15 metres of a suspicious item.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    After clearing people away from a suspicious item, where should they shelter?

    • ANext to large shop windows so they can watch
    • BIn the open, in direct line of sight of the item
    • CBehind solid cover, away from glass
    • DInside parked cars close to the item
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Behind solid cover, away from glass

    People should shelter behind substantial cover such as brick or concrete, away from glass and parked vehicles, and out of the item's line of sight.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    During the Control step, what should you do with people who saw the item being left?

    • AAsk them to help you carry the item to a safer place
    • BTell them not to speak to the police about what they saw
    • CKeep them for the police or take their contact details
    • DAsk them to go home straight away and not come back
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Keep them for the police or take their contact details

    In the Control step, ProtectUK says to keep eyewitnesses available for the police, or record their contact details before they leave.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    A caller says there is a bomb in the building, then hangs up. If your phone system allows, what should you do next?

    • ARing the number back to argue with the caller
    • BDelete the call log to keep the line clear
    • CDial 1471 to try to get the caller's number
    • DUnplug the phone so no more calls come in
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Dial 1471 to try to get the caller's number

    ProtectUK advises dialling 1471 after a threatening call, if possible, and reporting every threat to the police.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    A bomb threat arrives by email. What should you do with the email?

    • AForward it to all staff as a warning
    • BDelete it so that nobody panics
    • CKeep it and do not reply, forward or delete it
    • DReply to the sender and ask them for more details
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Keep it and do not reply, forward or delete it

    For email and social media threats, ProtectUK says do not reply to, forward or delete the message, and keep a record for the police.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    During a weapons attack, what does Run, Hide, Tell say about filming the incident?

    • AFilm it and post it online to warn others
    • BFilm it to help the police later
    • CFilm only if you are hiding
    • DDo not try to film it
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Do not try to film it

    The Run advice says to leave belongings behind and not to try to film the incident.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    Why is hiding out of sight not enough during a firearms attack?

    • AAttackers are trained to search every room in a building
    • BHiding out of sight is against the law in public places
    • CPhones stop working when you hide
    • DBullets can go through glass, brick, wood and metal
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Bullets can go through glass, brick, wood and metal

    Run, Hide, Tell warns that cover from view does not mean you are safe, because bullets can go through glass, brick, wood and metal.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    Under Martyn's Law, which premises will be in the standard tier?

    • APremises where 20 to 199 people may be present at once
    • BPremises where 200 to 799 people may be present at once
    • CEvery building where people work, whatever its size or use
    • DEvery home and private flat
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Premises where 200 to 799 people may be present at once

    The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 puts premises where 200 to 799 people may be present in the standard tier, and 800 or more in the enhanced tier.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    Which body will regulate Martyn's Law?

    • AThe Information Commissioner's Office
    • BLocal fire and rescue authorities
    • CThe Security Industry Authority (SIA)
    • DThe Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. The Security Industry Authority (SIA)

    The Home Office says the Security Industry Authority (SIA) will carry out the regulatory functions under the Act.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    In Martyn's Law, what does invacuation mean?

    • ASecuring the premises so nobody can enter or leave
    • BMoving people to a safer place inside the premises
    • CGiving people at the premises the information they need
    • DMoving everyone out of the building to the street outside
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Moving people to a safer place inside the premises

    The Home Office defines invacuation as moving people away from danger to a place within the premises or event. Lockdown is securing the premises.

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