VSO Final questions & answers graded
A+ already passed
If pirates are approaching your ship, which of the following is not a recommended action to take?
a. activate the SSAS
b. implement contingency plans for pirate attacks
c. station crew on deck to make ready and man fire hoses to propel pirates
d. activate the general alarm - correct answer ✔✔c. station crew on deck to male ready and man fire
hoses to propel pirates
Under US security regulations, which of the following must be maintained by the VSO for at least two
years?
a. records of drills and exercises held
b. records of TSIs
c. records concerning crew changes
d. a and b only
e. b and c only - correct answer ✔✔d. a and b only
Regulations concerning security training of vessel personnel are found in:
a. 46 CFR Part 104
b. 49 CFR 1520
c. 33 CFR Part 104
d. 33 CFR Part 106 - correct answer ✔✔c. 33 CFR Part 104
Which of the following does not describe the National Incident Management System?
a. comprehensive, nationwide systematic approach to incident management
b. scalable and applicable for all incidents
c. a response plan
, d. core set of doctrine, concepts, principles, terminology, and organizational processes for all hazards -
correct answer ✔✔c. a response plan
Which of the following is a likely response when the vessel moves to MARSEC Level 3?
a. the MINS protocol is activated by the crew
b. TWIC escorting requirements are suspended
c. internet connectivity is enhanced
d. boarding is limited to essential personnel - correct answer ✔✔d. boarding is limited to essential
personnel
Issuance of an ISSC signifies that:
a. the ship has a VSP that has been verified as compliant with the ISPS Code
b. appropriate amendments to the ship's CSR have been made
c. an exercise has been completed within the past 18 months
d. a and c only - correct answer ✔✔a. the ship has a VSP that has been verified as compliant with the
ISPS Code
Which of the following should be done when screening cargo or stores?
a. screen before loading
b. screen for tampering
c. screen for valid MMCs
d. a and b only
e. a and c only - correct answer ✔✔d. a and b only
A drill is intended to:
a. test at least one element of a security plan and maintain a high state of readiness
b. provide a comprehensive training event involving multiple security plan components
c. both a and b
d. none of the above - correct answer ✔✔a. test at least one element of a security plan and maintain a
high state of readiness
A+ already passed
If pirates are approaching your ship, which of the following is not a recommended action to take?
a. activate the SSAS
b. implement contingency plans for pirate attacks
c. station crew on deck to make ready and man fire hoses to propel pirates
d. activate the general alarm - correct answer ✔✔c. station crew on deck to male ready and man fire
hoses to propel pirates
Under US security regulations, which of the following must be maintained by the VSO for at least two
years?
a. records of drills and exercises held
b. records of TSIs
c. records concerning crew changes
d. a and b only
e. b and c only - correct answer ✔✔d. a and b only
Regulations concerning security training of vessel personnel are found in:
a. 46 CFR Part 104
b. 49 CFR 1520
c. 33 CFR Part 104
d. 33 CFR Part 106 - correct answer ✔✔c. 33 CFR Part 104
Which of the following does not describe the National Incident Management System?
a. comprehensive, nationwide systematic approach to incident management
b. scalable and applicable for all incidents
c. a response plan
, d. core set of doctrine, concepts, principles, terminology, and organizational processes for all hazards -
correct answer ✔✔c. a response plan
Which of the following is a likely response when the vessel moves to MARSEC Level 3?
a. the MINS protocol is activated by the crew
b. TWIC escorting requirements are suspended
c. internet connectivity is enhanced
d. boarding is limited to essential personnel - correct answer ✔✔d. boarding is limited to essential
personnel
Issuance of an ISSC signifies that:
a. the ship has a VSP that has been verified as compliant with the ISPS Code
b. appropriate amendments to the ship's CSR have been made
c. an exercise has been completed within the past 18 months
d. a and c only - correct answer ✔✔a. the ship has a VSP that has been verified as compliant with the
ISPS Code
Which of the following should be done when screening cargo or stores?
a. screen before loading
b. screen for tampering
c. screen for valid MMCs
d. a and b only
e. a and c only - correct answer ✔✔d. a and b only
A drill is intended to:
a. test at least one element of a security plan and maintain a high state of readiness
b. provide a comprehensive training event involving multiple security plan components
c. both a and b
d. none of the above - correct answer ✔✔a. test at least one element of a security plan and maintain a
high state of readiness
