Which are types of terrorism?

Which are types of terrorism?

• A. Domestic, International, Lone Actor
• B. Urban, Rural, Cyber
• C. Nonviolent, violent, economic
• D. Local, National, Global

Answer: (A)

Terrorism is commonly described by where the act happens and who carries it out. Domestic terrorism refers to attacks carried out within a single country by individuals or groups tied to that country, often aiming to influence domestic policy or create fear at home. International terrorism involves actors or groups that operate across borders, with networks or aims that extend into multiple countries. Lone actor terrorism describes attacks by individuals acting alone, without formal organizational ties, even if they are inspired by broader movements. The other options don’t fit the standard categories. Urban, Rural, Cyber focuses on settings or methods rather than the who and where of the threat. Nonviolent, violent, economic mixes tactics with outcomes and effects rather than established typologies. Local, National, Global describes scale, not the organizational or cross-border distinctions used to classify terrorism.

Terrorism is commonly described by where the act happens and who carries it out. Domestic terrorism refers to attacks carried out within a single country by individuals or groups tied to that country, often aiming to influence domestic policy or create fear at home. International terrorism involves actors or groups that operate across borders, with networks or aims that extend into multiple countries. Lone actor terrorism describes attacks by individuals acting alone, without formal organizational ties, even if they are inspired by broader movements.

The other options don’t fit the standard categories. Urban, Rural, Cyber focuses on settings or methods rather than the who and where of the threat. Nonviolent, violent, economic mixes tactics with outcomes and effects rather than established typologies. Local, National, Global describes scale, not the organizational or cross-border distinctions used to classify terrorism.