CCSP Known Shipper & Indirect Air Carrier Programs 2

Question 1

What must an IAC do immediately upon discovering a prohibited item in cargo that has already been tendered to an air carrier?

Accepted Answer

Notify the air carrier and TSA immediately so appropriate action can be taken

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Return the cargo to the original shipper and document the incident internally

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Hold all subsequent shipments from that shipper for 30 days

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File a report with U.S. Customs and Border Protection within 24 hours

Question 2

What happens to an IAC's known shipper database entries when a shipper's status is revoked by TSA?

Accepted Answer

The IAC must immediately cease accepting cargo from that shipper until status is formally reinstated

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The IAC has 30 days to re-verify the shipper before stopping acceptance

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The IAC may continue accepting cargo but must screen 50% of shipments

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Only shipments over 100 lbs are affected by the revocation

Question 3

Which employees at an IAC are required to undergo a TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA)?

Accepted Answer

All employees who have unescorted access to cargo or security-sensitive areas

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Only the Security Coordinator and executive-level management

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Only employees who handle international cargo shipments

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All employees hired after the IAC's security program approval date

Question 4

Under the IAC Standard Security Program, which of the following is NOT a required element of employee security training?

Accepted Answer

How to perform advanced explosive trace detection testing

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How to identify signs of tampering on cargo

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Procedures for handling cargo from unknown shippers

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How to recognize and report suspicious activity

Question 5

What document forms the legal foundation for an IAC's security obligations to TSA?

Accepted Answer

The TSA-approved IAC Standard Security Program (SSP)

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The IAC's internal cargo handling manual

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The air carrier's published tariff and cargo acceptance policy

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A bilateral agreement between the IAC and the Department of Homeland Security

Question 6

How does the CCSP (Certified Cargo Screening Program) differ from the Known Shipper Program?

Accepted Answer

The CCSP certifies facilities to physically screen cargo, while the Known Shipper Program vets the identity and reliability of shippers

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The CCSP covers international cargo only, while the Known Shipper Program is domestic

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The CCSP is voluntary, while participation in the Known Shipper Program is mandatory for all shippers

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There is no meaningful difference; both programs serve identical security functions

Question 7

When an IAC accepts cargo from a known shipper, what must accompany the shipment to document the shipper's status?

Accepted Answer

A cargo manifest or airway bill with shipper certification indicating known shipper status

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A TSA Form 415 signed by the shipper

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A notarized letter from the shipper's legal department

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A copy of the shipper's KSMS enrollment confirmation number