The legislation on terrorism was developed in Singapore due to
____________
Singapore’s unstable economical
climate
Singapore’s keen interest in developing
legislations
Singapore was threatened by a terrorist
Singapore wanted to take precautionary measures
after September 11 attack.
Incorrect. Singapore’s economy was stable when the
legislation was developed. Refer to study unit 3.
Incorrect. Singapore was not simply developing
legislation. There was a need for such regulation after
September 11 attack in the US. Refer to study unit 3.
Incorrect. A terrorist did not threaten Singapore when
the legislation was developed. Refer to study unit 3.
Correct. The legislation on terrorism was developed
after the terror attack in US. Refer to study unit 3.
Identify a key concept in the security studies political
actor-network theory (ANT).
Inscriptions of security studies political
beliefs, security studies political practices and security
studies political relations that embody
technology.
Most political actors are immoral beings.
All assignations are about the allocation of
security studies political agency to non-human
actors.
All actors are not equal in the network for
security studies.
Correct. The security studies political ANT focuses on
technology. Refer to study unit 3.
Incorrect. This is one of the criticisms of ANT and of
politics as a whole rather than a key concept. Refer to study
unit 3.
Incorrect. ANT focuses on technology. Refer to study
unit 3.
Incorrect. ANT opines that all actors are equal in a
network. Refer to study unit 3.
What is the key concept in the security studies paradigm
involving the social construction of technology?
The idea of interpretive flexibility in the
security studies paradigm of the social construction of
technology.
The idea of limited reliability of human engineers
in the security studies paradigm of the social construction of
technology.
The idea of non-involvement of governmental
agencies in the security studies paradigm of the social
construction of technology.
The idea that requires only support from technical
expertise.
Correct. The concept believes that social factors such
as market forces shapes technology. Refer to study unit 3.
Incorrect. The concept believes that human engineers
are an important factor that shapes technology security studies
paradigm of the social construction of technology. Refer to
study unit 3.
Incorrect. The concept believes that governmental
agencies are important factor that shapes technology. Refer to
study unit 3.
Incorrect. The concept believes that social factors
shapes have an implication on technology. Refer to study unit 3.
Which statement below that depicts security studies
interpretation of social presence theory?
The communication medium has a significant social
impact. @ Correct! The social presence theory highlights
communication
The social network has no significance on the
social presence theory.
The individual can create an impact with his own
effort.
The individual cannot create a social presence
using technology.
Correct. The social presence theory highlights
communication as an important medium. Refer to study unit 3.
Incorrect. The social network plays a role in the
social presence theory as the theory explains that the key
component of “presence” will increase through greater intimacy
etc. Refer to study unit 3.
Incorrect. The individual without support from others
cannot create ‘presence’. Refer to study unit 3.
Incorrect. Technology allows an individual to mingle
and create ‘presence’ using social media such as e-mail. Refer
to study unit 3.
Modern Southeast Asian (SEA) states require firm and close
security technology arrangements because of __________
a lack of support from Britain after the post-Cold
War.
lack of finance to support military technology
development.
low levels of political stability, regional racial
harmony, and the SEA arms race.
lack of resources from Australia and
Japan.
Incorrect. The lack of support from Britain is not a
valid reason for close security technology arrangements as well
as the fact that Britain is no longer a world power, just a
world voice. Refer to study unit 3.
Incorrect. The lack of finance is not the real reason
for greater security technology arrangements within the SEA
states. Refer to study unit 3.
Correct. The frequent episodes of political violence
and racial indifferences require the need for closer security
technology arrangements. Refer to study unit 3.
Incorrect. Lack of resources is not a valid reason for
security technology arrangements for any state or at any
regional level. Refer to study unit 3.
Examine each of these statements and identify four Southeast
Asian (SEA) countries that have the most active terrorist
groups.
Bhutan, Thailand, Malaysia and
Philippines
Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Philippines
Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and
Philippines
Laos, Vanuatu, Thailand and Philippines
Incorrect. Bhutan has no active terrorist groups
although the other three countries do and Bhutan is not in
Southeast Asia. Refer to study unit 3.
Correct. These four countries are known to have active
terrorist groups that include Jemaah Islamiyah, PULO, MILF, and
Abu Sayyaf. Refer to study unit 3.
Incorrect. Vietnam is not known to have active an
terrorist group. Refer to study unit 3.
Incorrect. Vanuatu is not in the SEA region. Refer to
study unit 3.
The Front Pembela Islam is fighting for
implementation of patent law in security
operations.
the implementation of Technical Law so as to
achieve harmony and equality for all Malaysians.
implementation of Sharia Law
implementation of criminal law in
Singapore.
Incorrect. They are not fighting for patent law in
security operations or any other kind of operations for that
matter. Think about a more political reason. Refer to study unit
3.
Incorrect. They are not fighting for Civil and
Technological Law. Besides, FPI does not operate in Malaysia.
Refer to study unit 3.
Correct. The group is fighting for full implementation
of the Islamic Law in Indonesia. Refer to study unit
3.
Incorrect. Singapore already has criminal law and it
derives from the Penal Code. The FPI does not operate in
Singapore. Also refer to study unit 3.
The plot to stage bombings in Singapore was allegedly organised
by some members of the foreign “technical committee” of:
Laskar Jihad Al Mohumadiyal
(LJAM)
Front Pemangku Payong (FPP)
Al-Qaeda al Teknikal (AQAT)
Jemaah Islamiah (JI)
Incorrect. There is no such group although one called
Laskar Jihad was formed because of the religious violence in
Maluku. Refer to study unit 3.
Incorrect. This group does not exist. Also refer to
study unit 3.
Incorrect. There is no such group. Refer to study unit
3.
Correct. This was the group that tried to stage
bombings in Singapore at the American Embassy, the American
Club, the American School and Gleneagles Hospital. Refer to
study unit 3.
The MILF Camp Abu Bakar and Camp Vietnam had terrorists who had
received security technology training from the:
military
terrorist cells in Bahrain County,
Philadelphia
technologists from ITM in Johor
CPT
Correct. The group received their security training
from military. Refer to study unit 3.
Incorrect. There are no terrorist cells known to exist
in Philadelphia and there is no Bahrain County in PA either.
Refer to study unit 3.
Incorrect. The training was not provided by anyone or
any group from ITM in Johor. Also refer to to study unit 3.
Incorrect. The CPT no longer exists. Refer to study
unit 3.
Identify the states known for state-sponsored
terrorism
Singapore and Malaysia
Libya and North Korea @ Correct! These two
countri
Malaysia and Thailand
Pakistan and Indonesia
Incorrect. These two countries actively prosecute
terrorists. Refer to study unit 3.
Correct. These two countries do not have democratic
legal processes to deal with terrorists. Refer to study unit 3.
Incorrect. These two countries work together to detect
terrorism. Refer to study unit 3.
Incorrect. These two countries work towards eradicating
terrorism. Refer to study unit 3.