CSA Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield CSA facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. How many Etihad network stations are now under a dangerous goods embargo? → 15
2. What should a cargo employee do if they discover an unattended, unidentified package in the cargo facility? → Follow established protocols and report it immediately to security
3. When screening cargo for prohibited items, which method involves passing X-ray energy through the package to create an image? → X-ray imaging
4. Which international body sets security standards for civil aviation that affect air cargo operations worldwide? → The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
5. What does the term 'unknown shipper' mean in the context of CSA cargo security? → A shipper whose identity and security practices have not been verified
6. What is the significance of '100% cargo screening' mandated for passenger aircraft? → All cargo transported on passenger aircraft must be screened before loading
7. Why should handlers avoid discussing cargo contents, values, or schedules with unauthorized individuals? → Such information can be used by criminals to plan targeted thefts or hijackings
8. Which kind of air freight charge is appropriate for a given good → Co-rates
9. What does 'access revocation' mean in cargo security? → The immediate removal of an individual's authorization to enter secure areas
10. What is the purpose of a 'cargo security seal' applied to a shipping container? → To provide evidence of tampering if the container is opened without authorization
11. What is 'cargo profiling' in the context of threat recognition? → Analyzing cargo attributes to assess the risk it may pose
12. A shipment arrives with a seal number that does not match what is recorded on the Bill of Lading. What should the handler do? → Refuse to accept the shipment until the discrepancy is investigated and resolved
13. If a cargo facility employee observes a coworker allowing an unscreened person into a secure area, the employee should: → Report the security violation to a supervisor or security officer immediately
14. Which of the following best describes 'social engineering' as a cargo security threat? → Manipulating employees through deception to bypass security controls
15. Which scenario represents an 'insider threat' to cargo security? → A cargo employee who deliberately introduces a prohibited item into a shipment
16. Which method is most commonly used by terrorists to exploit cargo systems? → Infiltrating trusted insider positions to introduce contraband
17. What is the purpose of installing security lighting with motion sensors at a cargo facility? → To alert security personnel to movement in dark areas and deter potential intruders
18. What is a lower-deck pallet's maximum pallet build height? → 63” / 160cm
19. What is the primary purpose of an access control system in a cargo facility? → To ensure only authorized individuals can enter secure areas
20. A car, person, or piece of equipment may only get close to an aircraft when: → Once the Anti-Collision Light is turned off
21. When is it appropriate to examine a ULD's serviceability? → Immediately before loading ANY Cargo onto the unit
22. What is the first priority when a bomb threat is received at a cargo facility? → Evacuate the facility immediately and call law enforcement
23. Which international framework sets global supply chain security standards for sea cargo? → IMO ISPS Code (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code)
24. What is the role of the Incident Commander during a cargo facility security emergency? → To take overall command of the response, coordinate resources, and make critical decisions
25. In dwt, the VLCC carrying capacity is less than → 300000
26. Which federal agency is primarily responsible for regulating air cargo security in the United States? → Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
27. What is an intrusion detection system (IDS) and how is it used in cargo security? → A system of sensors and alarms that detect unauthorized entry and alert security personnel
28. Which term describes a pre-planned route used by security personnel to evacuate cargo facility occupants? → Evacuation route
29. __________ is a field warehouse. → a facility established primarily to hold material serving as collateral for a loan
30. What action should be taken when a cargo shipment arrives and the security seal number does not match the documents? → Reject the shipment and immediately report the discrepancy to security and management