Public Safety agencies have what percentage chance to find an explosive device when they are aware of terrorist activity?

• A. 5%
• B. 20%
• C. 50%
• D. 90%

Answer: (B)

Awareness of a threat improves the odds of finding an explosive device, but it does not guarantee it. In real-world operations, several factors limit detection: devices can be well hidden, locations are vast and uncertain, and the exact timing of placement may be unknown. At the same time, credible information prompts faster, more focused searches, increased patrols, and better use of intelligence, which raise the chances of detection compared with a lack of warning. The result is a moderate likelihood—enough to be meaningful but not so high that discovery is almost certain. This balance reflects the practical reality of threat response: awareness helps, but certainty remains elusive.