HLSS 312 MIDTERM EXAM

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HLSS 312 Port Security
Mid-Term Answers with answer key
Question 1 of 50 1.0/ 2.0 Points
Risk Management is the process of and alternatives to minimize risk exposures.
Question 2 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Seaport are not required to conduct regular drills and exercises of their Port FSP?
Correct
A. True
B. False

2. Question 3 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Asymmetric warfare, although certainly the current rage among strategic thinkers, is really a new
concept in warfare.
Correct
A. True
B. False
Question 4 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
An effective port security manager should embrace which strategy?
A.Security Training
B.Quality Improvements
C.Good Management
Correct D.All the above

3. Question 5 of 50 0.0/ 2.0 Points
The tem river port is one that handles (deep draft) vessels primarily transiting from ocean-going
vessels? Incorrect
A. True
B. False
Question 6 of 50 0.0/ 2.0 Points
Under MTSA, the Port FSO is responsible for which of the following:
FSA is conducted
FSP is developed and implemented
FSP is submitted to COTP for approval
All the above

4. Question 7 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
The SAFE Port Act of 2006 created or codified into law a number of programs to improve
security of U.S. ports, such as:
A.Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
B.Container Security Initiative (CSI)
C.Customs Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT)
D.B and C
E.All of the above
Question 8 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Another name for the ‘‘SAFE Port Act’' is the “Security and Accountability For Every Port Act.
Correct
A. True
B. False

5. Question 9 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
1-The variety of trade and commerce carried out at maritime ports includes:
A.Bulk Cargo
B.Containerized Cargo
C.Passenger Transport and Tourism
D.A and B
Correct E.All of the above
Question 10 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
A security management team should evaluate ongoing activities, requiring constant evaluation
and revisionsCorrect
A. True
B. False
Question 11 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points

6. The pivotal roles of a Port Security Manager are maintaining the relationships between risk
analysis, facility security planning and coordination among port stakeholders. Correct
A. True
B. False
Question 12 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
MARSEC levels are set by whom ___________?
A.President of the United States
B.Secretary of Homeland Security
C.Secretary of Transportation
Correct D.Commandant of the US Coast Guard

7. Question 13 of 50 0.0/ 2.0 Points
The US Coast Guard categorizes port facility vulnerabilities in to five basic categories.
A. True
B. False
Question 14 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Who is the point person for planning and managing the security functions at a port?
A.Port Director
Correct B.Port FSO

8. C.U.S. Coast Guard
D.Contract Security
Question 15 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Asymmetrical warfare uses methods by which a weaker army can successfully attack a stronger
foe. Correct
A. True
B. False
Question 16 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Terrorist are fighting a symmetrical war?
Correct
A. True
B. False

9. Question 17 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
The State of Florida has how many deepwater ports?
A.11
B.12
C.13
D.14
Feedback: 14
Question 18 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Ports are unique environments; they provide the interface between global maritime trade,
transportation networks, and a wide spectrum of facilities.Correct
A. True
B. False

10. Question 19 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Which NVIC refers to “Recommended Security Guidelines for Facilities”?
A.09-02
B.10-02
C.11-02
D.04-03
Question 20 of 50 0.0/ 2.0 Points
A dirty bomb is a radiological dispersal device that uses a non-conventional explosive to disperse
radioactive material?Incorrect
A. True

11. B. False
Question 21 of 50 0.0/ 2.0 Points
The United States is becoming increasingly independent on imported energy and a disruption of
that share of supply would not seriously harm consumers and our economy. Incorrect
A. True
B. False
Question 22 of 50 0.0/ 2.0 Points
10-Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the Secure Freight Initiative?
A.Enhance tactical/strategic targeting
B.A single-layered strategy designed to enhance national security
C.Comprehensive access to supply chain data

12. D.Target suspect shipments well in advance of their entry into the U.S.-bound supply chain
Question 23 of 50 0.0/ 2.0 Points
Law enforcement agencies estimate that more than half of all cargo theft is not reported,
suggesting that the true amount of stolen cargo worldwide probable exceeds _____ billion per
year.
a. 550
b. 325
c. 175
d. 100
Question 24 of 50 0.0/ 2.0 Points
The challenge for security management is to understand and recognize the ________ and
respond positively.

13. A.Signals
B.Indicators
C.Problems
D.None of the above
Question 25 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
Per MTSA requirements (CFR 2003c) how many Sections are in an FSP?
A.15
B.16
C.17
D.18
Feedback: 18
Question 26 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points

14. The TWIC program is administered by the ________________ and ________________.
A.Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and US Coast Guard (USCG)
B.Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) and Transportation Security Administration
(TSA)
C.Custom Border Protection (CBP) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
D.Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and US Coast Guard (USCG)
Question 27 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points
The photo identification credentials are only used for employees going through the access
control point only?
Correct
A. True
B. False
Question 28 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points

15. The SOLAS 1974, convention as amended (IMO 2007) addresses minimum standards such as: