CBP / BPA CBP Cargo and Vehicle Inspections 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: During a primary vehicle inspection at a land border port, what is the officer's first priority?
- Confirming identity and admissibility of occupants (Correct answer)
- Searching the trunk immediately
- Issuing a customs declaration form
- Counting the number of passengers only
Correct answer: Confirming identity and admissibility of occupants
Primary inspection begins with verifying the identity and admissibility of all occupants before any further action.
Question 2: What does a referral to 'secondary inspection' typically indicate?
- A more thorough examination is required (Correct answer)
- The vehicle is automatically seized
- The driver is being arrested
- The vehicle is cleared without delay
Correct answer: A more thorough examination is required
Secondary inspection is a more detailed examination conducted when primary screening raises questions.
Question 3: Which tool is commonly used to detect anomalies in vehicle gas tanks during inspection?
- Density meter (buster) (Correct answer)
- Stethoscope
- Thermometer
- Magnifying glass
Correct answer: Density meter (buster)
A contraband detector or density meter (often called a 'buster') measures density to reveal hidden compartments.
Question 4: Non-intrusive inspection (NII) technology primarily allows officers to do what?
- Image cargo and vehicles without unloading them (Correct answer)
- Weigh trucks at high speed
- Translate foreign documents
- Track license plates nationwide
Correct answer: Image cargo and vehicles without unloading them
NII systems use imaging (such as X-ray or gamma-ray) to inspect contents without physical unloading.
Question 5: A canine alerts on a passenger vehicle at the border. What is the appropriate officer action?
- Refer the vehicle to secondary for further examination (Correct answer)
- Immediately release the vehicle
- Ignore the alert if the driver objects
- Destroy the vehicle on site
Correct answer: Refer the vehicle to secondary for further examination
A canine alert establishes cause to refer the vehicle to secondary inspection for closer examination.
Question 6: Which document is most relevant when inspecting commercial cargo entering the U.S.?
- The cargo manifest (Correct answer)
- The driver's vehicle registration
- A passport only
- A tourist visa
Correct answer: The cargo manifest
The cargo manifest lists the shipment's contents and is central to verifying commercial cargo.
Question 7: What is the main purpose of inspecting a vehicle's undercarriage?
- To detect hidden compartments or attached contraband (Correct answer)
- To check tire pressure
- To measure fuel efficiency
- To verify the paint color
Correct answer: To detect hidden compartments or attached contraband
Undercarriage inspection reveals concealed compartments or contraband attached beneath the vehicle.
CBP / BPA CBP Cargo and Vehicle Inspections 2
During a primary vehicle inspection at a land border port, what is the officer's first priority?