CBP / BPA CBP Cargo and Vehicle Inspections 3

Question 1

Which CBP program pre-screens low-risk commercial shipments to speed legitimate trade?

Accepted Answer

C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism)

Answer

C-TPAT partners with businesses to secure supply chains and expedite low-risk cargo.

Question 2

Radiation Portal Monitors (RPMs) at ports are designed to detect what?

Accepted Answer

Radiological and nuclear material in cargo

Answer

RPMs screen incoming cargo and vehicles for radiological or nuclear threats.

Question 3

When an officer discovers undeclared agricultural products in a vehicle, which concern is primary?

Accepted Answer

Preventing introduction of pests and diseases

Answer

Agricultural inspections aim to prevent harmful pests and plant or animal diseases from entering the U.S.

Question 4

What is the significance of a 'cold hit' from a license plate reader at a port of entry?

Accepted Answer

It flags a vehicle against law enforcement databases automatically

Answer

License plate readers automatically check plates against databases, flagging vehicles of interest.

Question 5

During cargo inspection, a discrepancy between the manifest and actual contents should prompt what?

Accepted Answer

Further investigation and possible hold of the shipment

Answer

Manifest discrepancies are red flags warranting investigation and may justify holding the shipment.

CBP / BPA Practice Test