SSO Threat Assessment & Risk Management 2

Question 1

What is a 'vulnerability' in the context of a Ship Security Assessment?

Accepted Answer

A weakness that could be exploited by a threat actor

Answer

A vulnerability is any weakness or gap in security measures that could be exploited by a hostile actor to compromise ship security.

Question 2

Under Security Level 3, which action is most appropriate for the Ship Security Officer?

Accepted Answer

Implementing all measures specified in the Ship Security Plan for Level 3

Answer

At Security Level 3, the SSO must implement all specific security measures identified in the SSP for that level, as an imminent attack is probable or has occurred.

Question 3

Which parties may request a Declaration of Security?

Accepted Answer

Either the ship or the port facility

Answer

Either the ship or the port facility may request a Declaration of Security when they believe their interface presents a security risk requiring formal documented agreement.

Question 4

What is the role of the Company Security Officer (CSO) in the Ship Security Assessment process?

Accepted Answer

The CSO is responsible for ensuring the SSA is conducted by qualified personnel

Answer

The CSO is responsible for ensuring that the Ship Security Assessment is properly conducted, either personally or through qualified security professionals.

Question 5

How is 'risk' most accurately defined in maritime security?

Accepted Answer

The combination of the likelihood of a threat and its potential consequences

Answer

Risk in maritime security is defined as the combination of the probability of a threat occurring and the severity of the consequences if it does.

(SSO) Ship Security Officer Practice Test

(SSO) Ship Security Officer Practice Test

SSO Threat Assessment & Risk Management 2