IMSEP COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
• The Lead Agency responsible for maritime security in the United States is
the:.
Answer: United States Coast Guard
• The "ISPS" in ISPS Code Stands for:.
Answer: International ship and port facility security code
• Maritime Security Lass written under the Maritime Transportation Security
Act of 2002 (MTSA), and are enforceable by the U.S. Coast Guard are
found under what body of law?.
Answer: Code of federal regulations (CFR)
• How many MARSEC levels are there?.
Answer: 3 levels
• What is the primary objective of the session on medication safety?.
Answer: To improve patient and medication safety through understanding
and application of key principles.
• if a vessel that is operating in MARSEC level 1 calls at a port operating in
MARSEC Level 2, she must:.
Answer: Increase to MARSEC Level 2
• What is the significance of the IOM Report (1999) on medication errors?.
Answer: It highlighted that 44,000 to 98,000 Americans die from medical
errors each year, with 7,000 from medication errors alone.
• What percentage of adverse drug events are considered preventable?.
Answer: 20 to 28%
• A vessel may operate at a higher MARSEC level than the port at which she
is calling..
, Answer: true
• Which of the following is an example of Sensitive Security Information
(SSI):.
Answer: all of the above (vessel security plan, vessel security assessment,
maritime security directives by a contracting government
• What is the cost range per medication error per admission?.
Answer: $2,013 to $4,700
• What does a 'Just Culture' in medication safety emphasize?.
Answer: A culture of safety combined with personal accountability.
• An example of a Recognized Security Organization (RSO) is?.
Answer: A class society like American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
• The _______ is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the
Vessel Security Plan..
Answer: VSO
• The ______ evaluates security vulnerabilities of a vessel..
Answer: VSA
• What is the purpose of the FDA MedWatch system?.
Answer: To report adverse drug events (ADRs) and medication errors.
• A(n) ______ is a training event that tests one or two components of the
VSP..
Answer: drill
• Who is responsible for being knowledgeable about current security threats
and patterns?.
Answer: all of the above (VSO, CSO, VPDSD)
• All vessel personnel have a role in enhancement of maritime security..
Answer: true
• What is Root Cause Analysis (RCA)?.
Answer: A process used to identify the fundamental cause of a problem,
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
• The Lead Agency responsible for maritime security in the United States is
the:.
Answer: United States Coast Guard
• The "ISPS" in ISPS Code Stands for:.
Answer: International ship and port facility security code
• Maritime Security Lass written under the Maritime Transportation Security
Act of 2002 (MTSA), and are enforceable by the U.S. Coast Guard are
found under what body of law?.
Answer: Code of federal regulations (CFR)
• How many MARSEC levels are there?.
Answer: 3 levels
• What is the primary objective of the session on medication safety?.
Answer: To improve patient and medication safety through understanding
and application of key principles.
• if a vessel that is operating in MARSEC level 1 calls at a port operating in
MARSEC Level 2, she must:.
Answer: Increase to MARSEC Level 2
• What is the significance of the IOM Report (1999) on medication errors?.
Answer: It highlighted that 44,000 to 98,000 Americans die from medical
errors each year, with 7,000 from medication errors alone.
• What percentage of adverse drug events are considered preventable?.
Answer: 20 to 28%
• A vessel may operate at a higher MARSEC level than the port at which she
is calling..
, Answer: true
• Which of the following is an example of Sensitive Security Information
(SSI):.
Answer: all of the above (vessel security plan, vessel security assessment,
maritime security directives by a contracting government
• What is the cost range per medication error per admission?.
Answer: $2,013 to $4,700
• What does a 'Just Culture' in medication safety emphasize?.
Answer: A culture of safety combined with personal accountability.
• An example of a Recognized Security Organization (RSO) is?.
Answer: A class society like American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
• The _______ is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the
Vessel Security Plan..
Answer: VSO
• The ______ evaluates security vulnerabilities of a vessel..
Answer: VSA
• What is the purpose of the FDA MedWatch system?.
Answer: To report adverse drug events (ADRs) and medication errors.
• A(n) ______ is a training event that tests one or two components of the
VSP..
Answer: drill
• Who is responsible for being knowledgeable about current security threats
and patterns?.
Answer: all of the above (VSO, CSO, VPDSD)
• All vessel personnel have a role in enhancement of maritime security..
Answer: true
• What is Root Cause Analysis (RCA)?.
Answer: A process used to identify the fundamental cause of a problem,
