CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME NATIONAL SECURITY QUESTIONS!!!! 100 POINTS (25 each)!!!!

1. Which of the following statements best describes the idea of national security today? (Select all that apply.)

National security encompasses a far broader range of issues than just defending a nation’s borders.
Today, the primary focus on national security relies on a large, standing army and navy.
Safeguarding against industrial espionage remains the most enduring threat facing the nation.
Protecting national security demands more sophisticated methods and technology than ever before.
2. According to the 2012 census, approximately 78.9 percent of all American households had a computer at home; of that number 94.8 percent used their computer to connect to the Internet.
Based on this information, which of the following best describes how the growing number of computer users might impact national security issues?

Tighter enforcement by the government of Internet providers will occur.
There will be increased concerns over issues of privacy versus potential terrorism threats.
With more people using the Internet, there is a greater need for the government to ensure personal security for users.
Government agencies will rely more heavily on Internet research to gather and analyze intelligence information.
3. Which of the following distinguishes U.S. national security policy in the late 18th-century from 21st-century national security policy?

Eighteenth-century national security focused on military defense from threats posed by European armies while 21st-century national security must address non-military threats, including those inside the country’s borders.
Eighteenth-century national security relied solely on intelligence gathering to prevent an attack; 21st-century national security policies focus on responding to cyberterrorism after an attack takes place.
Eighteenth-century national security sought to isolate the nation from all threats by limiting travel across our borders; 21st-century national policy seeks to isolate threats by imposing economic barriers on other countries.
Twenty-first century national security policy is remarkably similar to 18th-century national security policy as there is strong reluctance in Washington to change successful programs.
4. Which of the following tasks would be one responsibility of the National Security Agency?

Collecting data from suspected foreign terrorists using wiretaps and other surveillance methods.
Overseeing the implementation of the Terrorist Watchlist and updating of intelligence for its database.
Maintaining border protection including the confiscation of electronic equipment from suspicious individuals.
Collecting intelligence for analysis and sharing with other government officials on a daily basis.

Respuesta :

1: National security today does not just mean that we protect ourselves from other countries but it also means we protect our country from its own citizens.

2: all of those computers connected to the Internet pose a threat to national security in a sense. If someone knows what they are doing they can eventually create a bot-net with those computers capable of targeting and taking out major websites.

3: Intelligence is any countries greatest weapon. Whatever country holds the greatest intelligence can foresee and defend from any attack.

4: all of the above

Answer:

Explanation:

1. Which of the following statements best describes the idea of national security today? (Select all that apply.)

National security encompasses a far broader range of issues than just defending a nation’s borders.

Protecting national security demands more sophisticated methods and technology than ever before.

2. According to the 2012 census, approximately 78.9 percent of all American households had a computer at home; of that number 94.8 percent used their computer to connect to the Internet.

Based on this information, which of the following best describes how the growing number of computer users might impact national security issues?

There will be increased concerns over issues of privacy versus potential terrorism threats.

3. Which of the following distinguishes U.S. national security policy in the late 18th-century from 21st-century national security policy?

Eighteenth-century national security focused on military defense from threats posed by European armies while 21st-century national security must address non-military threats, including those inside the country’s borders.

4. Which of the following tasks would be one responsibility of the National Security Agency?

Collecting data from suspected foreign terrorists using wiretaps and other surveillance methods.