SSP Transportation Security Standards 4

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program?

Accepted Answer

Creating a voluntary supply chain security partnership between CBP and trade stakeholders

Answer

C-TPAT is a voluntary public-private partnership where businesses implement supply chain security measures in exchange for expedited processing benefits.

Question 2

In aviation security, what is the significance of the 'last point of departure' (LPD) concept?

Accepted Answer

It identifies the final airport before a flight enters US airspace, triggering enhanced screening requirements

Answer

The LPD concept requires that flights from the last airport before entering US airspace meet enhanced security standards for passengers and baggage.

Question 3

Which security measure is required under 49 CFR Part 1544 for air carriers operating under a full program?

Accepted Answer

Screening all passengers and accessible property before boarding

Answer

49 CFR 1544.201 requires air carriers operating under a full program to screen all passengers and their accessible property before boarding.

Question 4

What type of attack involves using a legitimate commercial vehicle as a weapon against a crowded transportation hub?

Accepted Answer

Vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) or vehicle ramming attack

Answer

Vehicle ramming attacks and VBIEDs use commercial or personal vehicles as weapons against crowded areas, a recognized threat to transportation infrastructure.

Question 5

The National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) framework categorizes transportation into how many subsectors?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

The NIPP Transportation Systems Sector is divided into 7 subsectors: aviation, highway and motor carrier, maritime, mass transit and passenger rail, pipeline, freight rail, and postal/shipping.

(SSP) Safety and Security Practitioner Certification Practice Test

(SSP) Safety and Security Practitioner Certification Practice Test

SSP Transportation Security Standards 4