CSA Emergency Response

Question 1

What is the first priority when a bomb threat is received at a cargo facility?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate the facility immediately and call law enforcement

Answer

Evacuation and law enforcement notification are the immediate priorities — all bomb threats must be treated as real until authorities determine otherwise.

Question 2

What is an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) in the context of cargo security?

Accepted Answer

A documented set of procedures that define how staff should respond to specific security incidents

Answer

An ERP is a comprehensive written plan specifying roles, actions, and communication steps for responding to security and safety emergencies.

Question 3

What should cargo facility staff do if they receive a suspicious powder in a mail or package?

Accepted Answer

Do not shake or empty the package, isolate it, evacuate the area, and call 911

Answer

Suspicious powders may be chemical or biological hazards; isolating the package, evacuating, and calling 911 are the mandatory response steps.

Question 4

Which term describes a pre-planned route used by security personnel to evacuate cargo facility occupants?

Accepted Answer

Evacuation route

Answer

Evacuation routes are pre-designated paths that guide people safely out of a facility during an emergency.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'muster point' in cargo facility emergency response?

Accepted Answer

A designated safe location outside the facility where evacuees gather for accountability

Answer

Muster points are pre-designated assembly areas where evacuees gather so headcounts can be taken to confirm everyone is accounted for.

CSA - Cargo Security Awareness Practice Test

CSA - Cargo Security Awareness Practice Test

CSA Emergency Response