Which item is NOT one of the eight signs of terrorism?

• A. Budget surplus
• B. Surveillance
• C. Impersonation
• D. Deployment

Answer: (A)

Recognizing indicators of potential terrorism looks for actions that suggest planning or facilitating a harmful act. Surveillance is about watching and gathering information, which can help prepare an attack. Impersonation involves deception to gain access or mislead others, a common tactic in terrorism plots. Deployment refers to moving people or equipment to a location to support an operation. Budget surplus, however, is an economic condition and does not by itself indicate any planning, intent, or activity related to terrorism. So the item that does not belong among the signs is budget surplus.