Lone Wolf Attacks — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about lone wolf terrorism: 1. Lone wolf terrorists always act completely independently without any ideological inspiration from terrorist organizations. 2. The 2019 amendments to UAPA allow designation of individuals as terrorists even without organizational affiliation. 3. Lone wolf attacks are easier to prevent than organized terrorism due to their limited resources. 4. Social media algorithms can contribute to the radicalization process of potential lone wolf terrorists. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'stochastic terrorism' in the context of lone wolf attacks?

Consider the following factors that make lone wolf attacks particularly challenging for intelligence agencies: 1. Absence of interceptable communications 2. Short planning cycles 3. Minimal financial transactions 4. Lack of co-conspirators How many of the above factors are correct?

The term 'leaderless resistance' in the context of terrorism was first articulated by:

Which of the following is NOT typically a characteristic of lone wolf terrorist attacks?