VPDSD Study Guide Exam Questions
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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. - ANSWERS-Automatic Identification System (AIS)
TRUE OR FALSE. AIS transmits voyage information in real time. - ANSWERS-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. -
ANSWERS-Assistant FSO (AFSO)
Otherwise, the AFSO position ________ required by the law. - ANSWERS-Is not
If designated in a USCG-approved VSP, then a vessel SHALL maintain an AVSO as per the plan. -
ANSWERS-Assistant VSO (AVSO)
Warfare where belligerent forces differ significantly in capability, strategy, and tactics. -
ANSWERS-Asymmetric Warfare
What is mainly targeted by weaker forces during asymmetric warfare in order inflict maximum
physical, moral, or economic damage? - ANSWERS-Vulnerabilities and soft targets
Designated in writing in the Vessel Security Plan for each vessel in a shipping company's fleet. -
ANSWERS-Company Security Officer (CSO)
, Who is responsible for creating each VSP. - ANSWERS-Company Security Officer (CSO)
When should the CSO be available? - ANSWERS-24/7
YES OR NO. There are CSO's for facilities. - ANSWERS-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). - ANSWERS-
Declaration of Security (DoS)
When shall the DoS apply? - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-Dirty Bomb
Should be routinely planned on an irregular schedule. - ANSWERS-Drug Searches
Teams of _____ or more should be used, and should work in different departments from those
being searched. - ANSWERS-Two (2)
Where are drugs commonly hidden? - ANSWERS-Public areas
Designated in writing in the FSP, and mandated by U.S./International regulations. - ANSWERS-
Facility Security Officer (FSO)
Who is responsible for creating and executing the FSP in its entirety? - ANSWERS-FSO
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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. - ANSWERS-Automatic Identification System (AIS)
TRUE OR FALSE. AIS transmits voyage information in real time. - ANSWERS-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. -
ANSWERS-Assistant FSO (AFSO)
Otherwise, the AFSO position ________ required by the law. - ANSWERS-Is not
If designated in a USCG-approved VSP, then a vessel SHALL maintain an AVSO as per the plan. -
ANSWERS-Assistant VSO (AVSO)
Warfare where belligerent forces differ significantly in capability, strategy, and tactics. -
ANSWERS-Asymmetric Warfare
What is mainly targeted by weaker forces during asymmetric warfare in order inflict maximum
physical, moral, or economic damage? - ANSWERS-Vulnerabilities and soft targets
Designated in writing in the Vessel Security Plan for each vessel in a shipping company's fleet. -
ANSWERS-Company Security Officer (CSO)
, Who is responsible for creating each VSP. - ANSWERS-Company Security Officer (CSO)
When should the CSO be available? - ANSWERS-24/7
YES OR NO. There are CSO's for facilities. - ANSWERS-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). - ANSWERS-
Declaration of Security (DoS)
When shall the DoS apply? - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-Dirty Bomb
Should be routinely planned on an irregular schedule. - ANSWERS-Drug Searches
Teams of _____ or more should be used, and should work in different departments from those
being searched. - ANSWERS-Two (2)
Where are drugs commonly hidden? - ANSWERS-Public areas
Designated in writing in the FSP, and mandated by U.S./International regulations. - ANSWERS-
Facility Security Officer (FSO)
Who is responsible for creating and executing the FSP in its entirety? - ANSWERS-FSO
