HLSS312 Port Security
Mid-Term
Question 1 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
The SOLAS 1974, convention as amended (IMO 2007) addresses minimum standards such as:
A. Ship Construction
B. Equipment
C. Operations
D
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HLSS312 Port Security
Mid-Term
Question 1 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
The SOLAS 1974, convention as amended (IMO 2007) addresses minimum standards such as:
A. Ship Construction
B. Equipment
C. Operations
D. All the above
Question 2 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
The following functions are security subsets as operational features to security:
• Identify risk for the company
• Develop pilot asset protection program
• Reduce insurance premiums
• Solve more complex issues with less staff
Question 3 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN). There are ______ member states based in the ______________)?
A.165 and United States
B.166 and France
C.167 and United Kingdom
D.178 and Spain
Question 4 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
The TWIC program is administered by the ________________ and ________________.
A. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and US Coast Guard (USCG)
B. Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
C. Custom Border Protection (CBP) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
D. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and US Coast Guard (USCG)
Question 5 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Asymmetrical warfare uses methods by which a weaker army can successfully attack a stronger foe. Correct
A. True
B. False
Question 6 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
The United States is becoming increasingly independent on imported energy and a disruption of that share of supply would not seriously harm consumers and our economy. Incorrect
A. True
B. False
Question 7 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
CAIR represents a constant process of understanding the risk in the facility and rationally developing solutions for minimizing potential harm. What does CAIR stand for? Collect Analyze Improve Reevaluate?
Question 8 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
US Federal legislation designed to ensure the safety of air-traveling public is often driven by the recommendations from which federal agency?
A. HHS (Health & Human Services)
B. NTSB (National Transportation Safety)
C. OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
E. None of the above
Question 9 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
What is Section 10 of a Port FSP?
A. Records and documents
B. Communications
C. Security measures for access controls
D. Security measures for delivery of vessel stores and bunkers
Question 10 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Many ports are operated as operations.
State
A. Landlord/Tenant
B. Federal
C. Local
Question 11 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
The term seaport is often used to describe a port that primarily serves ocean-going vessels?
A. True
B. False
Question 12 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
1-The variety of trade and commerce carried out at maritime ports includes:
A. Bulk Cargo
B. Containerized Cargo
C. Passenger Transport and Tourism
D. A and B
E. All of the above
Question 13 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
The US Coast Guard categorizes port facilities vulnerabilities in to ___ basic categories.
A.6
B.7
C.8
D.9
Question 14 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
The top 50 ports in the United States account for about half of all the cargo tonnage.
A. True
B. False
Question 15 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Another name for the ‘‘SAFE Port Act’' is the “Security and Accountability For Every Port Act. Correct
A. True
B. False
Question 16 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
A security management team should evaluate ongoing activities, requiring constant evaluation and revisions.
A. True
B. False
Question 17 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
________________ is added organizational devices or capabilities that improve the chance of mission success.
A. Security Dogs
B. Force Multiplier
C. Standard Operating Procedures
D. Contract security personnel
Question 18 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
There are two major control processes essential to a comprehensive port access plan, what are they and ?
Question 19 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Dept. of Homeland Security consolidated the operations of federal agencies under on comprehensive organizational structure.
A. 20
B. 21
C. 22
D. 23
Question 20 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
It could be argued that “asymmetric warfare” is a form of “psychological warfare”?
A. True
B. False
Question 21 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
A dirty bomb is a radiological dispersal device that uses a non-conventional explosive to disperse radioactive material?
A. True
B. False
Question 22 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Law enforcement agencies estimate that more than half of all cargo theft is not reported, suggesting that the true amount of stolen cargo worldwide probable exceeds _____ billion per year.
a. 550
b. 325
c. 175
d. 100
Question 23 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
MARSEC levels are set by whom ___________?
A. President of the United States
B. Secretary of Homeland Security
C. Secretary of Transportation
D. Commandant of the US Coast Guard
Question 24 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
In 1793, which Secretary of State claimed a territorial sea out to three miles for the United States?
A. Thomas Jefferson
B. Edmond Jennings Randolph
C. Timothy Pickering
D. John Marshall
Question 25 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
MTSA established the groundwork for the transportation workers identification credential, a national documentation card.
Question 26 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
The State of Florida has how many deepwater ports?
A. 11
B. 12
C. 13
D. 14
Question 27 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
In 2008, the US Coast Guard established the National Vessel Movement Center to track notice of arrival information from ships entering US ports.
Question 28 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Risk Management is the process of Identifying and Developing alternatives to minimize risk exposures.
Question 29 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
What does the acronym CPTED Crime prevention through environment design stand for?
Question 30 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
The US Coast Guard categorizes port facility vulnerabilities in to five basic categories.
A. True
B. False
Question 31 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Chemical weapons use a chemical agent to cause injury or death through a physiological reaction.
A. True
B. False
Question 32 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Seaports are not required to conduct regular drills and exercises of their Port FSP?
A. True
B. False
Question 33 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
In 1988, what is the distance (in miles) for territorial seas for the United States?
A. 8 miles
B. 12 miles
C. 16 miles
D. 20 miles
Question 34 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Ports are unique environments; they provide the interface between global maritime trade, transportation networks, and a wide spectrum of facilities.
A. True
B. False
Question 35 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Asymmetric warfare, although certainly the current rage among strategic thinkers, is really a new concept in warfare.
A. True
B. False
Question 36 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
CBP requires a Passenger and Crew Manifest to be electronically submitted _______ before to a vessels arrival into a US port.
A. 72 hours
B. 96 hours
C. 24 hours
D. 48 hours
Question 37 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Smuggling of endangered species, electronic, and stowaways through seaports represents a constant threat to safety and security.
A. True
B. False
Question 38 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
What are the primary illegal drug(s) smuggled in the United States through seaports?
A. Cocaine, Marijuana
B. Heroin, Methamphetamine
C. A - Only
D. Both A&B
Question 39 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
The tem river port is one that handles (deep draft) vessels primarily transiting from ocean-going vessels? Incorrect
A. True
B. False
Question 40 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
The USS Cole was attacked in the Port of Mukalla?
A. True
B. False
Question 41 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
10-Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the Secure Freight Initiative?
A. Enhance tactical/strategic targeting
B. A single-layered strategy designed to enhance national security
C. Comprehensive access to supply chain data
D. Target suspect shipments well in advance of their entry into the U.S.-bound supply chain
Question 42 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Seaports historically have been subject to comprehensive governmental regulations and security oversight.
A. True
B. False
Question 43 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
What does the acronym COTP stand for Captain of the Port?
Question 44 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Which US port of embarkation receives 40% of intermodal shipping containers?
A. Port of Miami and Everglades
B. Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach
C. Port of New York and New Jersey
D. Port of Seattle
Question 45 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
The photo identification credentials are only used for employees going through the access control point only?
Correct
A. True
B. False
Question 46 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Mitigation of risk begins with controlling access to port facilities?
A. True
B. False
Question 47 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Which NVIC refers to “Recommended Security Guidelines for Facilities”?
A. 09-02
B. 10-02
C. 11-02
D. 04-03
Question 48 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
The pivotal roles of a Port Security Manager are maintaining the relationships between risk analysis, facility security planning and coordination among port stakeholders. Correct
A. True
B. False
Question 49 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
The challenge for security management is to understand and recognize the ________ and respond positively.
A. Signals
B. Indicators
C. Problems
D. None of the above
Question 50 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
An MTSA – regulated port facility is required to conduct a quadrennial audit to its Port FSP.
A. True
B. False
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