SSO Threat Assessment & Risk Management

Question 1

What are the three security levels defined under the ISPS Code?

Accepted Answer

Security Levels 1, 2, and 3

Answer

Alert, Warning, and Emergency

Answer

Low, Medium, and High

Answer

Green, Yellow, and Red

Question 2

Who has the primary authority to set the security level for a ship operating within a port?

Accepted Answer

The Contracting Government of the port state

Answer

The Ship Security Officer

Answer

The Company Security Officer

Answer

The Master of the ship

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a Ship Security Assessment (SSA)?

Accepted Answer

To identify vulnerabilities and threats to the ship

Answer

To train crew members in security procedures

Answer

To establish communication protocols between ship and port

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To document past security incidents

Question 4

Which of the following is considered a primary threat category in maritime security risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

Acts of terrorism or piracy

Answer

Equipment maintenance failures

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Navigational hazards

Answer

Cargo weight imbalance

Question 5

What is the purpose of a Declaration of Security (DoS)?

Accepted Answer

To document the security measures agreed between a ship and a port facility

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To formally report a security incident to authorities

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To certify that a ship's security plan has been approved

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To authorize the embarkation of additional security personnel

Question 6

When a heightened risk of a security incident exists but no specific threat has been identified, which security level is typically set?

Accepted Answer

Security Level 2

Answer

Security Level 1

Answer

Security Level 3

Answer

Security Level 0

Question 7

Which document contains the specific security procedures and measures a ship must follow at each security level?

Accepted Answer

Ship Security Plan (SSP)

Answer

International Safety Management (ISM) Code Certificate

Answer

Maritime Declaration of Health

Answer

Continuous Synopsis Record