CCSP CCSP Facility Security & Access Control 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the minimum requirement for CCTV coverage at a Certified Cargo Screening Facility?
- Coverage of break rooms and offices only
- Coverage of screening equipment and cargo holding areas (Correct answer)
- Coverage of parking lots only
- No CCTV is required under CCSP
Correct answer: Coverage of screening equipment and cargo holding areas
CCTV must cover screening equipment and cargo holding areas to provide a visual record of screening activities and cargo handling.
Question 2: How long must CCTV footage be retained by a CCSF under TSA requirements?
- 24 hours
- 7 days
- At least 30 days (Correct answer)
- 1 year
Correct answer: At least 30 days
TSA requires CCSP facilities to retain CCTV footage for a minimum of 30 days to support incident investigations.
Question 3: Under the CCSP, what type of background check is required for employees with unescorted access to screened cargo?
- State criminal background check only
- TSA-approved Security Threat Assessment (STA) (Correct answer)
- Credit history check
- Reference check from previous employer
Correct answer: TSA-approved Security Threat Assessment (STA)
All personnel with unescorted access to screened cargo must complete a TSA Security Threat Assessment, which includes a criminal history records check and terrorist watchlist review.
Question 4: A visitor who is not STA-cleared arrives at a CCSF. What is the correct procedure?
- Deny entry under all circumstances
- Allow entry with a signed waiver
- Escort the visitor at all times in restricted areas (Correct answer)
- Require them to wear a different colored vest
Correct answer: Escort the visitor at all times in restricted areas
Non-cleared visitors may access restricted areas only when continuously escorted by an authorized, STA-cleared employee.
Question 5: What document must a CCSF maintain to demonstrate compliance with physical security requirements during a TSA inspection?
- Employee training certificates only
- Approved Security Program with current access control logs (Correct answer)
- Insurance policy documentation
- Shipping manifests from the past month
Correct answer: Approved Security Program with current access control logs
CCSFs must maintain an approved Security Program and keep current access control logs to demonstrate physical security compliance to TSA inspectors.
Question 6: Which of the following represents a physical security vulnerability that could disqualify a facility from CCSP certification?
- Having multiple loading docks
- Unsecured gaps in perimeter fencing that allow unauthorized entry (Correct answer)
- Operating during night-time hours
- Using manual rather than electronic access logs
Correct answer: Unsecured gaps in perimeter fencing that allow unauthorized entry
Unsecured perimeter gaps that allow unauthorized access are a critical vulnerability and can result in disqualification or suspension of CCSP certification.
CCSP CCSP Facility Security & Access Control 2
What is the minimum requirement for CCTV coverage at a Certified Cargo Screening Facility?