Australian History MCQs

Australian Federal Police MCQs with Answer

What year was the Australian Federal Police (AFP) established?
a) 1976
b) 1980
c) 1990
d) 2000
Answer: a) 1976

Who appoints the Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police?
a) Prime Minister
b) Governor-General
c) Attorney-General
d) Minister for Home Affairs
Answer: c) Attorney-General

What is the primary role of the AFP?
a) Counter-terrorism
b) Drug enforcement
c) National security
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

In which city is the AFP headquarters located?
a) Sydney
b) Canberra
c) Melbourne
d) Brisbane
Answer: b) Canberra

What legislation governs the operations of the AFP?
a) Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act
b) Australian Federal Police Act
c) Crimes Act
d) Border Force Act
Answer: b) Australian Federal Police Act

Which of the following is a specialized unit within the AFP?
a) Cybercrime Operations
b) Marine Policing
c) Homicide Squad
d) Highway Patrol
Answer: a) Cybercrime Operations

What is the primary focus of the AFP’s International Deployment Group?
a) Border protection
b) Peacekeeping missions
c) Counter-narcotics operations
d) Counter-terrorism cooperation
Answer: b) Peacekeeping missions

How does the AFP contribute to Australia’s border security?
a) Customs inspections
b) Immigration control
c) Policing airports and seaports
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

What is the minimum age requirement to join the AFP as a sworn police officer?
a) 18 years
b) 21 years
c) 25 years
d) 30 years
Answer: a) 18 years

Which of the following is NOT a core function of the AFP?
a) Counter-terrorism
b) Border security
c) Commercial fraud
d) Wildlife conservation
Answer: d) Wildlife conservation

In which year did the AFP assume responsibility for policing at Australia’s major airports?
a) 1985
b) 1990
c) 1995
d) 2000
Answer: a) 1985

What is the AFP’s role in combating human trafficking?
a) Enforcing immigration laws
b) Investigating and prosecuting traffickers
c) Providing victim support services
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

Which agency does the AFP collaborate with for counter-terrorism efforts in Australia?
a) Australian Border Force
b) Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO)
c) Australian Crime Commission
d) Australian Federal Circuit Court
Answer: b) Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO)

What is the AFP’s role in protecting critical infrastructure?
a) Conducting risk assessments
b) Providing physical security
c) Cybersecurity operations
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

How can the public contact the AFP in case of an emergency or to report a crime?
a) 000 (Emergency)
b) 131 AFP (131 237)
c) 1800 CRIMESTOPPERS
d) All of the above
Answer: b) 131 AFP (131 237)

What is the primary purpose of the AFP’s Forensic and Data Centres?
a) DNA analysis
b) Digital forensics
c) Crime scene investigations
d) Fingerprint analysis
Answer: b) Digital forensics

Which international law enforcement agency does the AFP work closely with to combat transnational crime?
a) Interpol
b) FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
c) MI6 (Secret Intelligence Service)
d) Mossad
Answer: a) Interpol

What is the AFP’s role in protecting Australia’s cultural heritage?
a) Investigating art theft
b) Preventing illicit trafficking of cultural artifacts
c) Heritage site security
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

What is the rank structure of the AFP, starting from the lowest rank?
a) Constable, Sergeant, Senior Sergeant, Inspector
b) Probationary Constable, Constable, Sergeant, Senior Sergeant
c) Cadet, Officer, Senior Officer, Chief Officer
d) Recruit, Trooper, Officer, Captain
Answer: b) Probationary Constable, Constable, Sergeant, Senior Sergeant

In which year did the AFP establish its National Missing Persons Coordination Centre?
a) 1995
b) 2000
c) 2005
d) 2010
Answer: a) 1995

What is the AFP’s role in responding to cyber threats?
a) Investigating cybercrime
b) Providing cybersecurity advice
c) Collaborating with other agencies on cyber issues
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

Which legislation grants the AFP powers for surveillance and interception of communications?
a) Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act
b) Surveillance Devices Act
c) Privacy Act
d) Criminal Code Act
Answer: a) Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act

What is the AFP’s role in protecting Australia’s economic integrity?
a) Investigating white-collar crime
b) Enforcing financial regulations
c) Combating corruption
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

What is the AFP’s role in responding to natural disasters and emergencies?
a) Search and rescue operations
b) Providing disaster relief
c) Law enforcement during emergencies
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

Which unit within the AFP is responsible for handling bomb threats and explosives?
a) Tactical Response Group
b) Bomb Data Centre
c) Specialist Response Group
d) Explosive Ordnance Response Team
Answer: c) Specialist Response Group

What is the AFP’s role in countering violent extremism?
a) Intelligence gathering
b) Community engagement
c) Investigating and disrupting extremist activities
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

Which international police organization is headquartered in Lyon, France, and works closely with the AFP?
a) Europol
b) Interpol
c) ASEANAPOL
d) NATO
Answer: a) Europol

What is the AFP’s role in protecting Australia’s aviation security?
a) Screening passengers and cargo
b) Policing airports
c) Investigating aviation-related crimes
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

In which year did the AFP assume responsibility for policing the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)?
a) 1985
b) 1990
c) 1995
d) 2000
Answer: a) 1985

What is the primary role of the AFP’s Protective Service Officers (PSOs)?
a) Airport security
b) VIP protection
c) Community policing
d) Counter-terrorism operations
Answer: b) VIP protection

What is the AFP’s role in combating drug trafficking?
a) Border control
b) Investigations and prosecutions
c) Intelligence gathering
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

Which international organization focuses on coordinating law enforcement efforts against drug trafficking and organized crime?
a) United Nations
b) Interpol
c) World Health Organization
d) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Answer: d) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

What is the role of the AFP’s International Network in overseas operations?
a) Diplomatic relations
b) Providing assistance to foreign law enforcement
c) Supporting Australian citizens abroad
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

What is the primary focus of the AFP’s Cybercrime Operations?
a) Preventing cyberattacks
b) Investigating online fraud
c) Combating child exploitation online
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

What is the AFP’s role in protecting Australia’s maritime borders?
a) Patrolling coastal waters
b) Enforcing fisheries regulations
c) Combating people smuggling
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

In which year did the AFP establish the Human Trafficking and Sexual Servitude Team?
a) 2000
b) 2005
c) 2010
d) 2015
Answer: b) 2005

What is the AFP’s role in combating corruption?
a) Investigating corrupt practices
b) Enforcing anti-corruption laws
c) Promoting integrity within the public sector
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

Which unit within the AFP specializes in investigating and disrupting organized crime groups?
a) Organized Crime Task Force
b) Criminal Intelligence Unit
c) National Anti-Gangs Squad
d) Serious and Organised Crime Coordination Centre
Answer: c) National Anti-Gangs Squad

What is the AFP’s role in responding to terrorism threats?
a) Intelligence gathering
b) Counter-terrorism operations
c) Public awareness campaigns
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

Which unit within the AFP is responsible for protecting Australia’s critical infrastructure from cyber threats?
a) Cybercrime Operations
b) Critical Infrastructure Protection Unit
c) Australian Cyber Security Centre
d) Technical Operations Group
Answer: c) Australian Cyber Security Centre

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