CCSP Known Shipper & Indirect Air Carrier Programs 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of a covert test (red team exercise) conducted by TSA on an IAC facility?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate whether the IAC's security procedures would detect a simulated threat or prohibited item

Answer

TSA conducts covert tests to operationally evaluate whether an IAC's security measures function effectively in real-world conditions by simulating threats without prior warning to facility staff.

Question 2

Under the chain of custody concept in air cargo security, what is the critical requirement once screened cargo is accepted by an IAC?

Accepted Answer

The cargo must be protected from unauthorized access or tampering between screening and tender to the air carrier

Answer

Maintaining chain of custody means ensuring screened cargo cannot be accessed or tampered with between the point of screening and delivery to the air carrier, preserving the integrity of the screening result.

Question 3

Which of the following scenarios would require an IAC to treat a previously accepted 'known shipper' shipment as cargo from an unknown shipper?

Accepted Answer

The shipper's known status has been suspended or revoked in the KSMS

Answer

If a shipper's status is suspended or revoked in the KSMS, the IAC must immediately treat all cargo from that entity as unknown-shipper cargo, requiring screening before tender to an air carrier.

Question 4

What is required of an IAC's Security Coordinator before they can be designated in that role?

Accepted Answer

Successful completion of a TSA Security Threat Assessment and authorization by TSA

Answer

Before designation, an IAC's Security Coordinator must complete a TSA Security Threat Assessment to confirm they do not pose a security risk and must be authorized by TSA.

Question 5

What civil penalties can TSA impose on an IAC that is found to have tendered unscreened cargo to an air carrier in violation of its Standard Security Program?

Accepted Answer

Civil monetary penalties and potential revocation or suspension of the security program approval

Answer

TSA may impose civil monetary penalties under 49 U.S.C. § 46301 and may also suspend or revoke the IAC's security program approval for violations, which would effectively prevent the IAC from operating.

(CCSP) Certified Cargo Screening Program Practice Test

(CCSP) Certified Cargo Screening Program Practice Test

CCSP Known Shipper & Indirect Air Carrier Programs 3