CBP / BPA CBP Cargo and Vehicle Inspections 2

Question 1

During a primary vehicle inspection at a land border port, what is the officer's first priority?

Accepted Answer

Confirming identity and admissibility of occupants

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

A more thorough examination is required

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Density meter (buster)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Image cargo and vehicles without unloading them

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Refer the vehicle to secondary for further examination

Answer

A canine alert establishes cause to refer the vehicle to secondary inspection for closer examination.

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