CBP EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
What was the Customs Service's primary responsibility for much of its history? -
Revenue Collection
What were some of the early challenges of the Customs Service - -Small number of
inspectors and thousands of miles of hard to protect borders
-Prohibition
-Organized Crime
-Bribery
What Supreme Court ruling deemed state laws on immigrant head tax was
unconstitutional? - Henderson VS Mayor of New York
What act led to inception of passenger manifests? - Steerage Act of 1819
Who established the United States Department of Agriculture? - President Lincoln
In what year did Plant Protection and Quarantine take control of inspection activities at
ports of entry, and from who? - 1974, Veterinary Services Division
Name two technologies that target and stop terrorist activities. - National Targeting
Center
Non-Intrusive Inspection
What is the role of the Plant Protection Quarantine section under APHIS? - Safeguards
agriculture and natural resources
List ways you can support the following aspect of the CBP mission: "safeguard
America's borders thereby protecting the public..." - Be vigilant and alert for signs of
terrorism
What are CBP's core values? - Vigilance
Service to Country
Integrity
Define corruption - The abuse of one's authority or position for personal gain
, Why are CBP officers vulnerable to corruption? - Uniform and Authority
What are the consequences of corruption? - Incarceration
Fines
Threats to family and friends
Loss of employment
Loss of family and community standing
What are some potential warning signs of corruption? - Manipulation of assignments
Conduct violations
Behavior changes
Relationships
Finances
What is the role of the CBP Officer in recognizing and reporting corruption within the
CBP workforce? - Keep your eyes and mind open
Be aware
Don't look the other way
What is the process for reporting suspicions of corruption? - Contact the Joint Intake
Center (JIC) to report allegations of misconduct.
The office of Internal Affairs (IA) will process the reports.
Describe what "serving with integrity" means for CBP officers. - Honor the badge, the
uniform and the oath
Act with professionalism
Always do the right thing
Share the responsibility for addressing corruption
Identify actions that could end a CBP officers career - Cheating on exams
Misuse of government issued credit card
Use of illegal drugs or controlled substances, including steroids
What is a CTDD - Controlled Tire Deflation Device
Any device designed for the controlled deflation of a tire
How is a deployed CTDD identified? - By its serial number
How long is a report for a deployed CTDD maintained for? - 3 years
What are the requirements for accidental deflation of tires? - Cause of accidental
deflation
Reporting
Tort Claim SF95
Inspection Operations Incident Log (IOIL)
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
What was the Customs Service's primary responsibility for much of its history? -
Revenue Collection
What were some of the early challenges of the Customs Service - -Small number of
inspectors and thousands of miles of hard to protect borders
-Prohibition
-Organized Crime
-Bribery
What Supreme Court ruling deemed state laws on immigrant head tax was
unconstitutional? - Henderson VS Mayor of New York
What act led to inception of passenger manifests? - Steerage Act of 1819
Who established the United States Department of Agriculture? - President Lincoln
In what year did Plant Protection and Quarantine take control of inspection activities at
ports of entry, and from who? - 1974, Veterinary Services Division
Name two technologies that target and stop terrorist activities. - National Targeting
Center
Non-Intrusive Inspection
What is the role of the Plant Protection Quarantine section under APHIS? - Safeguards
agriculture and natural resources
List ways you can support the following aspect of the CBP mission: "safeguard
America's borders thereby protecting the public..." - Be vigilant and alert for signs of
terrorism
What are CBP's core values? - Vigilance
Service to Country
Integrity
Define corruption - The abuse of one's authority or position for personal gain
, Why are CBP officers vulnerable to corruption? - Uniform and Authority
What are the consequences of corruption? - Incarceration
Fines
Threats to family and friends
Loss of employment
Loss of family and community standing
What are some potential warning signs of corruption? - Manipulation of assignments
Conduct violations
Behavior changes
Relationships
Finances
What is the role of the CBP Officer in recognizing and reporting corruption within the
CBP workforce? - Keep your eyes and mind open
Be aware
Don't look the other way
What is the process for reporting suspicions of corruption? - Contact the Joint Intake
Center (JIC) to report allegations of misconduct.
The office of Internal Affairs (IA) will process the reports.
Describe what "serving with integrity" means for CBP officers. - Honor the badge, the
uniform and the oath
Act with professionalism
Always do the right thing
Share the responsibility for addressing corruption
Identify actions that could end a CBP officers career - Cheating on exams
Misuse of government issued credit card
Use of illegal drugs or controlled substances, including steroids
What is a CTDD - Controlled Tire Deflation Device
Any device designed for the controlled deflation of a tire
How is a deployed CTDD identified? - By its serial number
How long is a report for a deployed CTDD maintained for? - 3 years
What are the requirements for accidental deflation of tires? - Cause of accidental
deflation
Reporting
Tort Claim SF95
Inspection Operations Incident Log (IOIL)
