CBP Exam 7 Questions and Correct Verified Answers
Define the steps for examining luggage - Answer-Examine the luggage exterior, open
luggage, remove items, check weight of empty bag, examine luggage exterior
Describe the steps for examining personal items - Answer-pick up items to check their
weight, look closely at items the traveler is carrying in unusual quantities, ask about unusual
items you find in the luggage
Identify concealment method used in luggage - Answer-false bottom or sides, wrapped
inside items in luggage, hidden lining or frame, hidden within extending handles
Identify concealment method for personal items - Answer-hiding inside false containers,
hiding inside hollowed objects, hiding inside miscellaneous small gifts and objects
Questions you should ask before performing a bag search - Answer-Is this your bag? Is
everything in this bag yours? Did you pack this bag yourself? Are you carrying anything for
someone else? Do you have all of your luggage?
Indicators of a concealed contraband - Answer-Suspicious shapes, excessive weight,
tampering or damage, fresh paint, new hardware, or other recent repairs, bags within bags,
traveler resistance to luggage search
The purpose of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Radiation Detection Program -
Answer-To detect and prevent illicit radioactive materials from entering the US or from being
moved away from the border areas within the US.
Articulate the principles relating to ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) - Answer-As low
as reasonably achievable
Time- keep your exposure times as short as possible
Distance- keep your distance as far as possible from the source
Shielding- increase the mass between yourself and the source
,Recite the procedures for responding to a radiation alert, including secure, isolate, and
notify (SIN) process - Answer-Respond to an alert by securing the source of the radiation,
isolating the source, notifying your supervisor
Respond to a traveler alert by asking the "MOM" questions
Refer to CBPO
Demonstrate understanding of the functions of the Radiation Portal Monitor (RPM),
Personal Detector (PRD) and RadSeeker - Answer-Radiation Portal Monitor (RPM)- sensitive
conveyance detectors
Personal Radiation Detectors (PRD)- must be functional and operating
RadSeeker- determines the typer of radiation, internal library of radionuclides
Laboratory and Scientific Services Directorate (LSSD)- provides guidance
Identify the purpose of risk targeting - Answer-to identify and eliminate potential threats to
the US and its interests related to terrorist activities and instruments of terror, violations of
national security, narcotics, currency, and other laws enforced by CBP
Identify risk targeting resources - Answer-TECS, biometrics based border enforcement,
automated targeting systems, advance passenger information system (APIS) data,
automated targeting system quick queries (ATS-QQ), teams, technology, SIGMA/targeting
framework (TF)
Identify indicators for terrorism targeting in the passenger processing environment - Answer-
Travelers with extended stays in the following locations Turkey/Syria, Libya, Yemen, Pakistan,
Horn of Africa (Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti) Mali
Travelers who did not return as scheduled, Hidden city or broken travel or other indirect
routing, inability/unwillingness to provide detailed explanation of trip, history of lost or
stolen passports or use of multiple passports
Identify indicators of illicit currency transactions targeting in the passenger processing
environment - Answer-Promissory notes, drafts of bills of exchange, checks including
travelers checks, certificates of deposit, large sums of currency, multiple money orders,
, receipts for wire transfers, stock certificates or bonds, account summaries showing multiple
large deposits or withdrawals, lists of numbers that may be account numbers, gems or
precious metals
Identify indicators for narcotics targeting in the passenger processing environment - Answer-
traveling frequently to and from known high risk source countries, traveling frequently when
income level does not match the amount of travel, behaving in a nervous or agitated
manner, unexplained bulges on the traveler, lack of traveler familiarity with his or her
vehicles operation, new screws, bolts, paint, or tools marks on the vehicle
Identify the goals of the conveyance processing and examination - Answer-process incoming
and outgoing conveyances, select conveyances for closer examination, establish control of
the conveyance and the merchandise, track arrivals and departures of conveyances, obtain
information about passengers and merchandise
Select proper procedures for processing and examining conveyances - Answer-Arrivals and
Departures: all conveyances must report arrival to CBP in a timely manner, present CBP with
a manifest of cargo, have permission from CBP before discharging passengers or cargo, or
leaving the point of arrival
Obtaining Information: manifest and passenger list to obtain information on the
merchandise and passengers it will help to detect anomalies, target suspicious cargo or
passengers
Basic search procedures - Answer-1. Target conveyances using documents and data
2. Use all available technology and tools
3. Keep safety considerations in mind
4. Look for signs or evidence of tampering
5. Use a systematic examination process
Identify the types of conveyances arriving at ports of entry - Answer-Private, Public, or
Commercial
Define the steps for examining luggage - Answer-Examine the luggage exterior, open
luggage, remove items, check weight of empty bag, examine luggage exterior
Describe the steps for examining personal items - Answer-pick up items to check their
weight, look closely at items the traveler is carrying in unusual quantities, ask about unusual
items you find in the luggage
Identify concealment method used in luggage - Answer-false bottom or sides, wrapped
inside items in luggage, hidden lining or frame, hidden within extending handles
Identify concealment method for personal items - Answer-hiding inside false containers,
hiding inside hollowed objects, hiding inside miscellaneous small gifts and objects
Questions you should ask before performing a bag search - Answer-Is this your bag? Is
everything in this bag yours? Did you pack this bag yourself? Are you carrying anything for
someone else? Do you have all of your luggage?
Indicators of a concealed contraband - Answer-Suspicious shapes, excessive weight,
tampering or damage, fresh paint, new hardware, or other recent repairs, bags within bags,
traveler resistance to luggage search
The purpose of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Radiation Detection Program -
Answer-To detect and prevent illicit radioactive materials from entering the US or from being
moved away from the border areas within the US.
Articulate the principles relating to ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) - Answer-As low
as reasonably achievable
Time- keep your exposure times as short as possible
Distance- keep your distance as far as possible from the source
Shielding- increase the mass between yourself and the source
,Recite the procedures for responding to a radiation alert, including secure, isolate, and
notify (SIN) process - Answer-Respond to an alert by securing the source of the radiation,
isolating the source, notifying your supervisor
Respond to a traveler alert by asking the "MOM" questions
Refer to CBPO
Demonstrate understanding of the functions of the Radiation Portal Monitor (RPM),
Personal Detector (PRD) and RadSeeker - Answer-Radiation Portal Monitor (RPM)- sensitive
conveyance detectors
Personal Radiation Detectors (PRD)- must be functional and operating
RadSeeker- determines the typer of radiation, internal library of radionuclides
Laboratory and Scientific Services Directorate (LSSD)- provides guidance
Identify the purpose of risk targeting - Answer-to identify and eliminate potential threats to
the US and its interests related to terrorist activities and instruments of terror, violations of
national security, narcotics, currency, and other laws enforced by CBP
Identify risk targeting resources - Answer-TECS, biometrics based border enforcement,
automated targeting systems, advance passenger information system (APIS) data,
automated targeting system quick queries (ATS-QQ), teams, technology, SIGMA/targeting
framework (TF)
Identify indicators for terrorism targeting in the passenger processing environment - Answer-
Travelers with extended stays in the following locations Turkey/Syria, Libya, Yemen, Pakistan,
Horn of Africa (Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti) Mali
Travelers who did not return as scheduled, Hidden city or broken travel or other indirect
routing, inability/unwillingness to provide detailed explanation of trip, history of lost or
stolen passports or use of multiple passports
Identify indicators of illicit currency transactions targeting in the passenger processing
environment - Answer-Promissory notes, drafts of bills of exchange, checks including
travelers checks, certificates of deposit, large sums of currency, multiple money orders,
, receipts for wire transfers, stock certificates or bonds, account summaries showing multiple
large deposits or withdrawals, lists of numbers that may be account numbers, gems or
precious metals
Identify indicators for narcotics targeting in the passenger processing environment - Answer-
traveling frequently to and from known high risk source countries, traveling frequently when
income level does not match the amount of travel, behaving in a nervous or agitated
manner, unexplained bulges on the traveler, lack of traveler familiarity with his or her
vehicles operation, new screws, bolts, paint, or tools marks on the vehicle
Identify the goals of the conveyance processing and examination - Answer-process incoming
and outgoing conveyances, select conveyances for closer examination, establish control of
the conveyance and the merchandise, track arrivals and departures of conveyances, obtain
information about passengers and merchandise
Select proper procedures for processing and examining conveyances - Answer-Arrivals and
Departures: all conveyances must report arrival to CBP in a timely manner, present CBP with
a manifest of cargo, have permission from CBP before discharging passengers or cargo, or
leaving the point of arrival
Obtaining Information: manifest and passenger list to obtain information on the
merchandise and passengers it will help to detect anomalies, target suspicious cargo or
passengers
Basic search procedures - Answer-1. Target conveyances using documents and data
2. Use all available technology and tools
3. Keep safety considerations in mind
4. Look for signs or evidence of tampering
5. Use a systematic examination process
Identify the types of conveyances arriving at ports of entry - Answer-Private, Public, or
Commercial
