What is DHS?

• A. Data Handling System
• B. Diverse Hazard System
• C. Divers Handling System
• D. Department of Homeland Security

Answer: (C)

DHS is the abbreviation for the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. federal department created to coordinate national security, immigration, border control, emergency preparedness, and disaster response. That official expansion is the best fit because it represents a real government agency responsible for safeguarding the homeland and coordinating responses to threats and emergencies. The other options describe generic systems rather than a formal department—Data Handling System, Diverse Hazard System, or Divers Handling System—none of which correspond to an actual agency. In safety and regulatory contexts, recognizing DHS as the Department of Homeland Security helps you connect the acronym to the appropriate policies, procedures, and responsibilities.