Mixed Deck — All CSA Topics Flashcards

What does 'need-to-know' mean when applied to cargo facility access?

Answer: Employees should only access information and areas required to perform their specific job duties

The need-to-know principle limits access to only what is necessary, reducing insider threat risk and information leakage.

What is the primary purpose of Advance Cargo Information (ACI) requirements?

Answer: To allow customs and security agencies to assess risk and identify high-risk cargo before it arrives

ACI requirements mandate electronic submission of cargo data before arrival so authorities can perform risk assessment and target high-risk shipments.

Before being transported on Etihad Airways, all Class 7 Radioactive Material Dangerous Goods must have written consent.

Answer: TRUE

Before being carried on Etihad Airways, any Class 7 Radioactive Material Dangerous Goods require written clearance. This means that carrying radioactive material requires written approval regardless of the destination or any other criteria.

What is an air waybill (AWB) and why is it critical to cargo security?

Answer: It is the contract of carriage that documents cargo contents, origin, and destination, enabling security screening

The air waybill serves as the primary cargo document and is used to verify that cargo contents and routing match what is presented for transport.

When transferring cargo between vehicles at a transfer point, which action is most critical for maintaining security?

Answer: Complete a count and condition check with both drivers present

Both drivers should jointly verify count and condition during transfers to create a shared accountability record and detect tampering.

How should visitor access to a secure cargo area be managed?

Answer: Visitors must be escorted by an authorized employee at all times

Escort requirements ensure visitors cannot access sensitive areas unsupervised, maintaining the integrity of the secure zone.

What penalty can a cargo company face for violating TSA cargo security regulations?

Answer: Civil penalties up to $14,950 per violation per day

TSA can impose civil penalties of up to $14,950 per violation per day under 49 CFR 1503.413 for security regulation violations.

Why should handlers avoid discussing cargo contents, values, or schedules with unauthorized individuals?

Answer: Such information can be used by criminals to plan targeted thefts or hijackings

Sharing operational details with outsiders gives criminal organizations the intelligence needed to execute strategic theft or cargo hijacking.

What does 'hardening a target' mean in cargo facility security?

Answer: Making a facility more difficult and costly to attack by adding physical security measures

Target hardening involves adding security measures that increase the effort, time, and risk for an attacker, deterring them from selecting that facility.

Which of the following best describes the '10+2' rule in U.S. cargo security?

Answer: An Importer Security Filing requiring 10 data elements from importers and 2 from carriers before vessel departure

The Importer Security Filing ('10+2') rule requires importers to submit 10 data elements and carriers to submit 2 data elements to CBP before cargo departs for the U.S. by sea.

What is the correct response if a cargo vehicle is found unattended with its engine running in a restricted area?

Answer: Treat it as a potential threat, secure the area, and contact security and law enforcement immediately

An unattended running vehicle in a restricted area is a significant security threat and must be treated as such until cleared by authorities.

__________ is a field warehouse.

Answer: a facility established primarily to hold material serving as collateral for a loan

A field warehouse is a facility established specifically to hold goods that serve as collateral securing a loan; the warehouseman issues warehouse receipts that lenders accept as security for financing. This arrangement lets borrowers leverage on-hand inventory for credit without relocating the goods. The other options describe different warehousing configurations — remote satellite storage, combined sales offices, or break-bulk operations — none of which capture the lending-collateral purpose defining a field warehouse.

A car, person, or piece of equipment may only get close to an aircraft when:

Answer: Once the Anti-Collision Light is turned off

It is only appropriate to approach an airplane while the anti-collision light is off. This is so that people are aware of the Aircraft's existence and know that it is in operation. The Anti-Collision Light is a safety feature. It can be risky to approach an aircraft with its lights on since it could be an indication that the aircraft is still moving or that operations are ongoing. Therefore, it's crucial to avoid approaching the aircraft until the Anti-Collision Light has been turned off.

When screening cargo for prohibited items, which method involves passing X-ray energy through the package to create an image?

Answer: X-ray imaging

X-ray imaging uses radiation to produce an image of package contents, allowing screeners to identify suspicious shapes or densities without opening the package.

What is required on a dangerous goods declaration form in air cargo?

Answer: The shipper's certification that the goods are properly classified, packaged, marked, and labeled per IATA regulations

The dangerous goods declaration requires the shipper to certify full compliance with packaging, labeling, and documentation standards under IATA DGR.

Which principle best describes the 'two-person rule' in cargo handling?

Answer: No single employee should have unsupervised access to high-value or sensitive cargo

The two-person rule reduces insider theft and tampering risk by ensuring high-value or sensitive cargo is never accessed by just one unsupervised individual.

What is the TAPA (Transported Asset Protection Association) standard used for?

Answer: Setting global security standards for the transport of high-value goods in the technology and logistics industries

TAPA standards (FSR, TSR, PSR) define security requirements for facilities, trucks, and parking used to transport high-value cargo for technology companies.

A shipper asks a handler to bypass the normal screening process for a 'time-sensitive' shipment. What should the handler do?

Answer: Follow standard screening procedures regardless of urgency and escalate if the shipper pushes back

Time pressure is a common social engineering tactic; handlers must apply consistent security procedures regardless of claimed urgency.

Why is it important to log all access events in a cargo facility's access control system?

Answer: To create an audit trail that supports investigations of security incidents

Access logs provide a timestamped audit trail essential for investigating security breaches and demonstrating regulatory compliance.

Which kind of air freight charge is appropriate for a given good

Answer: Co-rates

Co-rates are specific commodity rates in air freight that apply to particular types of goods, providing tailored pricing distinct from the general cargo rate. They are appropriate when a specific good has characteristics that warrant a negotiated or commodity-specific charge. Cabotage refers to the right to carry domestic traffic, ULD refers to unit load devices (containers), and general cargo rates apply broadly rather than to specific goods.