Threat Recognition Flashcards

What is the purpose of a 'five-point' vehicle inspection in cargo security?

Answer: To check the exterior, interior, undercarriage, roof, and cargo area for hidden threats

A five-point vehicle inspection covers all key areas where contraband or devices could be concealed.

Which of the following is a behavioral indicator of a person conducting surveillance at a cargo facility?

Answer: Loitering near the perimeter and noting employee routines

Loitering and observing employee routines are classic surveillance behaviors that precede a security breach.

What should a cargo security officer do if they discover an unattended bag near the cargo staging area?

Answer: Treat it as a potential threat, isolate the area, and notify security or law enforcement

Unattended items must be treated as potential threats; isolating the area and alerting authorities is the correct protocol.

What is 'cargo profiling' in the context of threat recognition?

Answer: Analyzing cargo attributes to assess the risk it may pose

Cargo profiling involves evaluating factors such as origin, shipper history, and content consistency to identify potentially high-risk shipments.

Which of the following items would be a concern during X-ray screening of cargo?

Answer: Dense masses with unusual shapes inconsistent with the declared contents

Dense, irregularly shaped masses that don't match the declared contents are primary red flags during X-ray cargo screening.

Which organization provides the list of known terrorist organizations that cargo companies must screen against in the US?

Answer: The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

OFAC maintains the Specially Designated Nationals list used to screen cargo shipments against prohibited parties.