CCSP TSA Regulations & Compliance Requirements 2

Question 1

Under TSA regulations, which entity is ultimately responsible for ensuring that cargo placed aboard a passenger aircraft has been screened?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft operator

Answer

The aircraft operator bears ultimate responsibility for ensuring all cargo loaded onto its passenger aircraft has been properly screened per TSA regulations.

Question 2

What does the TSA's Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP) require facilities to do before they can screen cargo independently?

Accepted Answer

Apply for and receive TSA certification

Answer

Facilities must apply to TSA and receive official CCSP certification before they are authorized to screen cargo independently in the supply chain.

Question 3

Which CFR part contains the primary TSA regulations governing the Certified Cargo Screening Program?

Accepted Answer

49 CFR Part 1548

Answer

49 CFR Part 1548 governs indirect air carrier security requirements, which underpin much of the CCSP framework for cargo screening.

Question 4

A Certified Cargo Screening Facility (CCSF) discovers that a shipment's chain of custody was broken after screening. What is the required action?

Accepted Answer

Re-screen the cargo before tendering to the aircraft operator

Answer

When chain of custody is broken after screening, the cargo must be re-screened before it can be tendered to an aircraft operator as screened cargo.

Question 5

Under TSA rules, how must a CCSF employee's security threat assessment (STA) be completed?

Accepted Answer

Via TSA's vetting process before the employee screens cargo

Answer

CCSF employees who screen cargo must complete TSA's vetting and security threat assessment process prior to performing any screening duties.

(CCSP) Certified Cargo Screening Program Practice Test

(CCSP) Certified Cargo Screening Program Practice Test

CCSP TSA Regulations & Compliance Requirements 2