SSP Transportation Security Standards 3

Question 1

Which program requires shippers of hazardous materials to develop security plans addressing en-route security?

Accepted Answer

PHMSA HM-232 rulemaking

Answer

HM-232 rulemaking by PHMSA requires security plans for hazmat shippers, including route analysis and en-route security measures.

Question 2

In transportation security, what does 'security-sensitive information' (SSI) primarily protect?

Accepted Answer

Vulnerability and threat information related to transportation systems

Answer

SSI protects information that, if disclosed, could be used to circumvent transportation security measures or facilitate an attack.

Question 3

A transportation security officer discovers an unattended bag in a terminal. What is the correct initial action under standard protocols?

Accepted Answer

Notify supervisors and clear the area per the facility emergency plan

Answer

Unattended bags are treated as potential threats; the immediate action is to notify supervisors and initiate area clearance per the emergency response plan.

Question 4

Which international body developed the Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) for aviation security?

Accepted Answer

ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)

Answer

ICAO develops and publishes SARPs under Annex 17 to the Chicago Convention, setting global aviation security standards.

Question 5

The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program primarily applies to which workforce?

Accepted Answer

Maritime facility and vessel workers requiring unescorted access to secure areas

Answer

TWIC provides a tamper-resistant biometric credential to maritime workers requiring unescorted access to secure areas of MTSA-regulated facilities.

(SSP) Safety and Security Practitioner Certification Practice Test

(SSP) Safety and Security Practitioner Certification Practice Test

SSP Transportation Security Standards 3