VPDSD ACTUAL FINAL EXAM | WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATED | 100 % RATED AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS | GET AN A+
Used primarily for navigation, this device transmits and receives voyage information to and from
other appropriately equipped vessels or shore stations by messaging every 2, 4, 6 or 10 seconds. -
(ANSWER)Automatic Identification System (AIS)
TRUE OR FALSE. AIS transmits voyage information in real time. - (ANSWER)TRUE.
Besides. It is critical to ensure device continues operating during a security incident, so
authorities can locate the vessel.
If designated in a USCG-approved FSP, then a facility SHALL maintain an AFSO as per the
plan. - (ANSWER)Assistant FSO (AFSO)
Otherwise, the AFSO position ________ required by the law. - (ANSWER)Is not
If designated in a USCG-approved VSP, then a vessel SHALL maintain an AVSO as per the plan.
- (ANSWER)Assistant VSO (AVSO)
,Warfare where belligerent forces differ significantly in capability, strategy, and tactics. -
(ANSWER)Asymmetric Warfare
What is mainly targeted by weaker forces during asymmetric warfare in order inflict maximum
physical, moral, or economic damage? - (ANSWER)Vulnerabilities and soft targets
Designated in writing in the Vessel Security Plan for each vessel in a shipping company's fleet. -
(ANSWER)Company Security Officer (CSO)
Who is responsible for creating each VSP. - (ANSWER)Company Security Officer (CSO)
When should the CSO be available? - (ANSWER)24/7
YES OR NO. There are CSO's for facilities. - (ANSWER)NO. There are no CSO's for facilities.
A lawfully required agreement executed between the Vessel and Facility Security Officers (or
between Vessel Security Officers in the case of a vessel-to-vessel activity). -
(ANSWER)Declaration of Security (DoS)
,When shall the DoS apply? - (ANSWER)a. Must be performed prior to the start of cargo
transfer.
b. Joins processes & procedures of VSP and FSP.
c. Establishes communication methords between the VSO & FSO.
A conventional explosive device laced with radioactive material. - (ANSWER)Dirty Bomb
Should be routinely planned on an irregular schedule. - (ANSWER)Drug Searches
Teams of _____ or more should be used, and should work in different departments from those
being searched. - (ANSWER)Two (2)
Where are drugs commonly hidden? - (ANSWER)Public areas
Designated in writing in the FSP, and mandated by U.S./International regulations. -
(ANSWER)Facility Security Officer (FSO)
Who is responsible for creating and executing the FSP in its entirety? - (ANSWER)FSO
, Where must the FSO be available? - (ANSWER)24/7
Each Maritime Facility that transfers oil, LNG, containerized cargoes, or passengers, shall have
an active, valid, ____________. - (ANSWER)FSP
The ________ is designed to ensure the application of security measures used to protect the
vessel and the facility that the vessel is servicing or interacting with, the vessel's cargoes, and
persons on board at the respective MARSEC Levels. - (ANSWER)FSP
Prior to creating or renewing a FSP, a ______ must be conducted by the FSO. -
(ANSWER)Facility Security Assessment (FSA)
The _______ measures all of the unique vulnerabilities and threats specific to a Facility's layout,
location, type, and resources. - (ANSWER)FSA
How often must the FSA be conducted and updated? - (ANSWER)Every 5 years
A debrief held after a Security Drill or Exercise to discuss what went well, what went wrong, and
what could have been done better in that particular scenario. - (ANSWER)Hot wash
ANSWERS | 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATED | 100 % RATED AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS | GET AN A+
Used primarily for navigation, this device transmits and receives voyage information to and from
other appropriately equipped vessels or shore stations by messaging every 2, 4, 6 or 10 seconds. -
(ANSWER)Automatic Identification System (AIS)
TRUE OR FALSE. AIS transmits voyage information in real time. - (ANSWER)TRUE.
Besides. It is critical to ensure device continues operating during a security incident, so
authorities can locate the vessel.
If designated in a USCG-approved FSP, then a facility SHALL maintain an AFSO as per the
plan. - (ANSWER)Assistant FSO (AFSO)
Otherwise, the AFSO position ________ required by the law. - (ANSWER)Is not
If designated in a USCG-approved VSP, then a vessel SHALL maintain an AVSO as per the plan.
- (ANSWER)Assistant VSO (AVSO)
,Warfare where belligerent forces differ significantly in capability, strategy, and tactics. -
(ANSWER)Asymmetric Warfare
What is mainly targeted by weaker forces during asymmetric warfare in order inflict maximum
physical, moral, or economic damage? - (ANSWER)Vulnerabilities and soft targets
Designated in writing in the Vessel Security Plan for each vessel in a shipping company's fleet. -
(ANSWER)Company Security Officer (CSO)
Who is responsible for creating each VSP. - (ANSWER)Company Security Officer (CSO)
When should the CSO be available? - (ANSWER)24/7
YES OR NO. There are CSO's for facilities. - (ANSWER)NO. There are no CSO's for facilities.
A lawfully required agreement executed between the Vessel and Facility Security Officers (or
between Vessel Security Officers in the case of a vessel-to-vessel activity). -
(ANSWER)Declaration of Security (DoS)
,When shall the DoS apply? - (ANSWER)a. Must be performed prior to the start of cargo
transfer.
b. Joins processes & procedures of VSP and FSP.
c. Establishes communication methords between the VSO & FSO.
A conventional explosive device laced with radioactive material. - (ANSWER)Dirty Bomb
Should be routinely planned on an irregular schedule. - (ANSWER)Drug Searches
Teams of _____ or more should be used, and should work in different departments from those
being searched. - (ANSWER)Two (2)
Where are drugs commonly hidden? - (ANSWER)Public areas
Designated in writing in the FSP, and mandated by U.S./International regulations. -
(ANSWER)Facility Security Officer (FSO)
Who is responsible for creating and executing the FSP in its entirety? - (ANSWER)FSO
, Where must the FSO be available? - (ANSWER)24/7
Each Maritime Facility that transfers oil, LNG, containerized cargoes, or passengers, shall have
an active, valid, ____________. - (ANSWER)FSP
The ________ is designed to ensure the application of security measures used to protect the
vessel and the facility that the vessel is servicing or interacting with, the vessel's cargoes, and
persons on board at the respective MARSEC Levels. - (ANSWER)FSP
Prior to creating or renewing a FSP, a ______ must be conducted by the FSO. -
(ANSWER)Facility Security Assessment (FSA)
The _______ measures all of the unique vulnerabilities and threats specific to a Facility's layout,
location, type, and resources. - (ANSWER)FSA
How often must the FSA be conducted and updated? - (ANSWER)Every 5 years
A debrief held after a Security Drill or Exercise to discuss what went well, what went wrong, and
what could have been done better in that particular scenario. - (ANSWER)Hot wash
