CCSP Security Threats & Risk Management 4

Question 1

Which federal agency has primary authority over the Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP) for air cargo in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Answer

TSA administers the CCSP and sets the standards, procedures, and certification requirements for cargo screening facilities.

Question 2

A risk mitigation strategy that involves purchasing insurance or outsourcing certain security functions is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Risk transfer

Answer

Risk transfer shifts the financial or operational burden of a risk to a third party, such as an insurer or contracted security provider.

Question 3

What is the significance of 'chain of custody' in cargo security threat management?

Accepted Answer

It ensures accountability for who handled cargo at each stage, reducing tampering risk

Answer

Maintaining chain of custody creates an accountable record of cargo handling, making it harder for threats to be introduced undetected.

Question 4

Which scenario best illustrates the concept of a 'trusted shipper' in reducing cargo screening risk?

Accepted Answer

An established shipper that has passed background checks, security audits, and maintains consistent security practices

Answer

Trusted shipper status is granted to entities that meet rigorous security criteria, allowing risk-based adjustments to screening intensity.

Question 5

In threat scenario planning, what is the primary value of conducting a 'tabletop exercise'?

Accepted Answer

To allow stakeholders to walk through threat scenarios and identify procedural gaps without real-world consequences

Answer

Tabletop exercises allow security teams to test and refine response procedures in a low-stakes discussion format before real incidents occur.

(CCSP) Certified Cargo Screening Program Practice Test