Which threat source category includes actions like vandalism or terrorism directed at a facility?

• A. Natural hazards.
• B. External threats.
• C. Internal threats.
• D. Operational hazards.

Answer: (B)

This question is about how threat sources are categorized by where they originate and the intent behind them. Actions like vandalism or terrorism directed at a facility come from outside the organization and involve deliberate harm to assets or people. That makes them external threats, since the threat actors are external to the facility and are intentionally causing damage or disruption.

Natural hazards, by contrast, are environmental events such as storms or floods that cause harm without human intent. Internal threats come from inside the organization, such as employees or contractors who misuse access or resources. Operational hazards relate to risks in the way operations are run, such as equipment failures or process issues, and aren’t defined by who is attacking or harming the facility.