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1
Did Aldrich Ames betray U.S Int Ops by exposing numerous undercover agents to the KGB?
True
False
2
The KGB’s most famous defector to the US was:
Eli Cohen
Richard Sorge
Aldrich Ames
Oleg Gordievsky
3
What does the “0.5” represent in the 4.5 formula?
The role of ‘0.5’ foreign diplomats in Somali politics
Religious leaders’ advisory position
Minority groups like Banadiri, Bravanese & other marginalised communities
Distribution of economic resources
4
Comdt DIA is called N D Masalu. What does D mean?
Deagrasis
Deograses
Deograsis
Deoglasis
5
How did Eli Cohen infiltrate the Syrian government?
He disguised himself as a Syrian army officer
He hacked into classified Syrian networks
He posed as a wealthy businessman and gained high-level political contacts
He bribed Syrian military officials
6
What was the 2006 Liquid Bomb Plot?
A cyberattack targetting airports
A biological attack using toxins
A plan to detonate liquid explosives on transatlantic flights
A hijacking attempt in Europe using beer in bottles
7
Which federal state in Somalia was established last, officially becoming part of the federal system in 2016?
Jubaland
Galmudug
Hirshabelle
South West State
8
Ali Mohamed infiltrated which terrorist organization while working for U.S Intelligence?
ISIS
AL-Qaeda
Hezbollah
The Taliban
9
Which of the following is not a component of the intelligence cycle?
Analysis and Production
Dissemination and feedback
Collection
Counterintelligence Direction
10
What was a critical piece of Intelligence Eli Cohen provided to Israel?
Syria’s nuclear ambitions
The locations on the Golan Heights
The identities of Syrian sleeper agents in Israel
Soviet-Syrian weapons agreements
11
An intelligence officer working for two opposing agencies is called?
SANDAs
Double agent spy
Foreign Source
Double Agent
12
What was a major mistake that led to Hanssen’s capture?
He was identified through KGB documents obtained by the FBI
A fellow agent caught him in the act
He left fingerprints on a secret drop site
His coded messages were decrypted
13
Which Intelligence agency played a major role in stopping the liquid bomb plot?
DGSE
M15
CIA
Mossad
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What was the primary target of the liquid bomb plot?
Flights from the UK to the U.S. and Canada
London subway system
Twin Towers in the United States
U.S. embassies in Europe
15
What was Tolkachev’s motivation for spying for the CIA?
Pressure from U.S. Intelligence
Loyalty to the U.S ideology
Revenge against the Soviet govt for persecuting his family
Financial greed as he needed money for his family
16
Which of the following institutions is not an affiliate of NDU-K?
DEFSEL
IPSTC
DEFTEC
DIA
17
What is the most common method used in Counter-Surveillance?
Surveillance detection routes
Dead Drops
Bribery
Cyber infiltration
18
What is the term for gathering intelligence through publicly available sources?
OSINT Intelligence
OSINT
HUMINT
SIGINT
19
What is the primary goal of a “honey trap” in Counterintelligence?
To recruit assets using financial incentives
To monitor encrypted communications
To exploit romantic or sexual relationships for Int sharing
To track enemy movements
20
Which government first adopted the 4.5 clan system officially?
The British colonial administration
The Siad Barre government
Islamic Courts Union
The Transitional National Government in 2000
21
Who was the main subject of the “Triple Agent” documentary?
Ali Mohamed
Oleg Gordievsky
Robert Hanssen
Richard Sorge
22
Which of the following is NOT a recognised federal member state of Somalia?
South West State
Jubaland
Puntland
Somaliland
23
“Spycraft” is a documentary about:
Historical battles
Intelligence Political assassinations
Covert Space espionage
Advanced surveillance and espionage techniques
24
What does SIGINT primarily involve?
Intercepting comms & electronic signals
Radio communication intelligence
Analyzing newspaper reports
Recruiting agents via radios
25
How was Aldrich Ames eventually caught?
A wiretap recorded his confession
The FBI noticed his lavish lifestyle compared to his salary
A defector from the KGB exposed him
He turned himself in
26
How many official federal member states does Somalia have under its federal system?
Seven
Five
Six
Four
27
What motivated CIA Officer Aldrich Ames to spy for the Soviet Union?
Personal revenge against the CIA
Blackmail by the KGB
Financial difficulties and greed
Political ideology
28
In the million dollar spy, what was Adolf Tolkachev’s profession that made him valuable to the CIA?
Political analyst and Textile engineer
Soviet radar & aviation Engineer
Cyber security expert
Nuclear physicist
29
A method of covert communication between spies at a predetermined location is called?
Brush Pass
Encription
Dead Drop
Steganography
30
The term “tradecraft” in intelligence refers to:
Military battle tactics in Intelligence duties
Technical & operational methods used by spies
Computer hacking techniques in intelligence
Counterintelligence operations
31
Which are the four major clans in the 4.5 system?
Isaaq, Rahanweyn, Dir, Ajuran
Marehan, Hawadle, Ogaden, Isaaq
Hawiye, Digil-Mirife, Darod, Ajuran
Hawiye, Darod, Dir, Rahanweyn (Digil-Mirifle)
32
Which of the following is not a commemorative date by Al - Shabaab?
21 September 2013
16 January 2016
15 January 2019
27 January 2017
33
What position did Robert Hanssen hold in the FBI?
Defense contractor
Cybersecurity expert
CI agent
CIA field Officer
34
Which of the following former Al-Shabaab leaders was killed in a U.S. airstrike in 2014?
Mahad Karate
Ahmed Abdi Godane
Aden Hashi Ayro
Hassan Turki
35
What common household item was used to disguise the explosives?
Sports drink bottles
Perfume containers
Battery packs
Drinking water
36
Who is the current leader (Emir) of Al Shabaab?
Ahmed Umar (Abu Ubaidah)
Ayman al-Zawahiri
Mahad Karate
Mohammed Umar (Hamu Ubaida)
37
How long did Robert Hanssen spy for the Soviet Union before being caught?
5 yrs
10 yrs
30 yrs
22 yrs
38
What country did Eli Cohen spy for?
United States
Israel
Syria
Soviet
39
What was Ali Mohamed’s major betrayal?
He helped Iran develop nuclear weapons
He smuggled weapons to terrorists
He leaked NSA cyber warfare techniques
He trained Al-Qaeda operatives while working with the FBI
40
AUSSOM is currently operating under which mandate?
UNSC 2628
UNSC 2767
UNSC 2676
UNSC 2741
41
Who is the current AUC Chairperson?
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf
Moussa Faki Mahamat
Antonion Guteres
Mohammed Ali Yussuf
42
In the Agent Acquisition Cycle, what does the ‘Development’ phase involve?
Testing the potential agent’s reliability and motivations
Conducting surveillance on the agent
Ending the relationship with an agent
Assigning the agent to Counterintelligence duties
43
What is the primary role of intelligence agencies?
Collaborate and track terrorists
Enforce laws
Gather, analyze & disseminate Info
Conduct int operations in the military
44
Which of the following leaders defected from Al-Shabaab and later joined the Somali government?
Ahmed Umar
Mukhtar Robow
Mahad Karate
Ahmed Abdi Godane
45
The “Five Eyes” intelligence alliance includes which countries?
France, Spain, Italy, UK, Canada
USA, UK, Canada, China, UK, Germany
USA, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand
USA, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, Austria
46
A ‘false flag’ operation is designed to:
Deceive adversaries by disguising the true source of an action
Conduct electronic warfare
Replace foreign governments
Spread misinformation through social media
47
The ADF is a militant group that was formed in 1994 from the amalgamation of several Ugandan rebel factions
False
True
