Question

part i: cabinet scenario questions (multiple choice)
directions: read each scenario and choose the cabinet department or official that best fits the
situation.

1. a major cyberattack targets u.s. airports and border systems. which cabinet

department is responsible for protecting the country from these types of threats?

a. department of defense

b. department of homeland security

c. department of state

d. department of justice

Explanation:

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is tasked with safeguarding U.S. critical infrastructure (including airports and border systems) from cyber and physical threats, which aligns directly with the scenario. The Department of Defense focuses on external military threats, the State Department handles foreign affairs, and the Department of Justice manages federal law enforcement and legal matters, none of which are the primary agency for this specific domestic critical infrastructure cyber threat protection.

Answer:

B. Department of Homeland Security