Maritime Security Awareness Training
Exam Questions with Solutions
Both MTSA and the ISPS Code require that all facility personnel and seafarers
have knowledge of: - -The requirements of the Maritime Security Levels and
behavioral patterns of persons likely to threaten security.
-Why are ports and facilities prime targets for terrorism? - -Ports and
facilities play a large role in international commerce
Ports and facilities are often located in close proximity to large population
centers and critical infrastructure assets
-why are vessels at high-risk for terrorist activity? - -Cargo containers are
loaded at the facility with drugs and illegal activities
The volume of traffic gives terrorists opportunities to smuggle themselves or
their weapons into the United States with little risk of detection
Workplace violence and collateral damage
-which of the following statements are true? - -The ISPS Code is a
comprehensive set of measures to enhance the security of vessels and
Facilities
-STCW Manila Amendments includes which of the following? - -Training
guidance for personnel operating Global Positioning systems and serving on
vessels in tropical waters
-Which of the following statements are true? (1) - -MTSA established a new
framework for maritime security
-Which of the following statements are true? (2) - -Neither A nor B:
a. C-tapt is mandatory initiative to improve overall domestic supply chain
and U.S. border security
b. CSI allows the US department of Transportation to screen baggage cargo
at domestic seaports
-The SAFE Port Act codified into law which of the following programs? - -
Facility security plans and procedures
-What is a Contracting Government? - -Any government of a nation that is
signatory to SOLAS
-What is a Transportation incident (TSI)? - -Any security incident resulting in
a significant loss of life, environmental damage, transportation system
disruption, or economic disruption in a particular area
, -Which of the following statements are true? - -a. The VSP ensure the
application of measures to protect the facility from the risks of security
incidents
b. The VSP is developed to ensure the application of measures on board the
vessel
Both A and B
-Declaration of security (DoS) is an agreement that provides: - -A means for
ensuring that all shared security concerns are properly addressed
-Sensitive Security information (SSI) is information: - -D. All the Above
-Disclosed only to a "covered person" with a "need to know"
-Obtained or developed in carrying out requirements that are necessary to
the security of transportation
-That includes Maritime Security Directives issued by contracting
government
-What is the Maritime security (MARSEC Level)? - -The level set to reflect
the prevailing threat environment to the marine elements of the
transportation system.
-what do contracting governments, or designated authorities, set Maritime
Security Levels based on? - -D. All of the Above
-The degree that the threat level is credible
-The degree that the threat information is corroborated
-The degree that the threat information is specific or imminent
-Which of the following statements is correct? - -At MARSEC level 1, all
persons seeking to gain access to a facility or vessel must carry an official
form of identification
-Which of the following are requirements for Maritime Security Level 3? - -
Access I limited to a single, controlled access point or suspended all together
-Which of the following statements is true? - -Facilities may not operate a
maritime security level lower than that level established by the contracting
government
-FSA's and VSA's evaluate which of the following? - -C. both A and B
A) The vulnerabilities of and potential physical threats to facilities and
vessels
B) Possible threats, vulnerabilities, consequences, and existing protective
measures, procedures, and operations
Exam Questions with Solutions
Both MTSA and the ISPS Code require that all facility personnel and seafarers
have knowledge of: - -The requirements of the Maritime Security Levels and
behavioral patterns of persons likely to threaten security.
-Why are ports and facilities prime targets for terrorism? - -Ports and
facilities play a large role in international commerce
Ports and facilities are often located in close proximity to large population
centers and critical infrastructure assets
-why are vessels at high-risk for terrorist activity? - -Cargo containers are
loaded at the facility with drugs and illegal activities
The volume of traffic gives terrorists opportunities to smuggle themselves or
their weapons into the United States with little risk of detection
Workplace violence and collateral damage
-which of the following statements are true? - -The ISPS Code is a
comprehensive set of measures to enhance the security of vessels and
Facilities
-STCW Manila Amendments includes which of the following? - -Training
guidance for personnel operating Global Positioning systems and serving on
vessels in tropical waters
-Which of the following statements are true? (1) - -MTSA established a new
framework for maritime security
-Which of the following statements are true? (2) - -Neither A nor B:
a. C-tapt is mandatory initiative to improve overall domestic supply chain
and U.S. border security
b. CSI allows the US department of Transportation to screen baggage cargo
at domestic seaports
-The SAFE Port Act codified into law which of the following programs? - -
Facility security plans and procedures
-What is a Contracting Government? - -Any government of a nation that is
signatory to SOLAS
-What is a Transportation incident (TSI)? - -Any security incident resulting in
a significant loss of life, environmental damage, transportation system
disruption, or economic disruption in a particular area
, -Which of the following statements are true? - -a. The VSP ensure the
application of measures to protect the facility from the risks of security
incidents
b. The VSP is developed to ensure the application of measures on board the
vessel
Both A and B
-Declaration of security (DoS) is an agreement that provides: - -A means for
ensuring that all shared security concerns are properly addressed
-Sensitive Security information (SSI) is information: - -D. All the Above
-Disclosed only to a "covered person" with a "need to know"
-Obtained or developed in carrying out requirements that are necessary to
the security of transportation
-That includes Maritime Security Directives issued by contracting
government
-What is the Maritime security (MARSEC Level)? - -The level set to reflect
the prevailing threat environment to the marine elements of the
transportation system.
-what do contracting governments, or designated authorities, set Maritime
Security Levels based on? - -D. All of the Above
-The degree that the threat level is credible
-The degree that the threat information is corroborated
-The degree that the threat information is specific or imminent
-Which of the following statements is correct? - -At MARSEC level 1, all
persons seeking to gain access to a facility or vessel must carry an official
form of identification
-Which of the following are requirements for Maritime Security Level 3? - -
Access I limited to a single, controlled access point or suspended all together
-Which of the following statements is true? - -Facilities may not operate a
maritime security level lower than that level established by the contracting
government
-FSA's and VSA's evaluate which of the following? - -C. both A and B
A) The vulnerabilities of and potential physical threats to facilities and
vessels
B) Possible threats, vulnerabilities, consequences, and existing protective
measures, procedures, and operations
