CSA Threat Recognition 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Loitering near the perimeter and noting employee routines

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Analyzing cargo attributes to assess the risk it may pose

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Dense masses with unusual shapes inconsistent with the declared contents

Answer

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

CSA - Cargo Security Awareness Practice Test