CCSP Known Shipper & Indirect Air Carrier Programs

Question 1

What is an Indirect Air Carrier (IAC) in the context of air cargo security?

Accepted Answer

A company that tenders cargo to airlines but does not operate aircraft

Answer

An airline that operates international routes only

Answer

A government agency that certifies air cargo facilities

Answer

A certified cargo screening facility approved by TSA

Question 2

Which federal regulation specifically governs the security requirements for Indirect Air Carriers?

Accepted Answer

49 CFR Part 1548

Answer

49 CFR Part 1540

Answer

49 CFR Part 1544

Answer

49 CFR Part 1552

Question 3

What is the Known Shipper Management System (KSMS)?

Accepted Answer

A TSA-managed electronic database that validates and maintains records of vetted known shippers

Answer

A manual paper-based log maintained by each freight forwarder

Answer

A private industry database owned and operated by air carriers

Answer

A U.S. Customs system for tracking international cargo importers

Question 4

What criteria must a shipper meet to be classified as a 'known shipper' under TSA requirements?

Accepted Answer

The shipper must have an established business relationship and be vetted through the KSMS process

Answer

The shipper must be a U.S. government-registered entity

Answer

The shipper must have tendered cargo at least once in the past 12 months

Answer

The shipper must be a publicly traded company with verifiable financial records

Question 5

Under TSA regulations, how long must an IAC retain records of cargo accepted from known shippers?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

90 days

Answer

1 year

Answer

5 years

Question 6

What is the primary security obligation of an IAC when accepting cargo from an unknown shipper?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the cargo is screened before tendering it to an air carrier

Answer

Verify the shipper's state business license and tax ID

Answer

Obtain written approval from TSA prior to acceptance

Answer

Require two forms of government-issued identification from the shipper

Question 7

Which position within an IAC organization is directly responsible for implementing and maintaining the TSA-approved Standard Security Program?

Accepted Answer

Security Coordinator (SC)

Answer

Chief Executive Officer

Answer

Cargo Operations Manager

Answer

TSA Compliance Auditor