CBP OBT Exam 7 – Searches Explained 2025: Study Guide &
Legal Procedures Review
What is the purpose of risk targeting? - correct answer ✔✔ To identify and eliminate.
What are the risk targeting resources? - correct answer ✔✔ TECS, Biometrics, ATS, APIS, ATS-
QQ, Teams, Technology, SIMGA/Targeting Framework.
What are the indicators for terrorism targeting in the passenger processing environment? -
correct answer ✔✔ Unusual travel patterns, fraudulent or multiple ID docs, declared and
undeclared money, behavioral cues, evidence of WME's, and images of possible terrorist targets
or activities.
What are the indicators for illicit currency transactions targeting in the passenger processing
environment? - correct answer ✔✔ Negotiable instruments, large currency sums, money
orders, wire transfer receipts, checks, stock certificates and bonds, blank account statements,
gems or precious medals, and account numbers.
What are indicators for narcotics targeting in the passenger processing environment? - correct
answer ✔✔ Traveling frequently to and from high risk source countries, traveling frequently
with low income, acting nervous or agitated, unexplained bulges on traveler, etc....
Which risk targeting resource should be used when TECS is unavailable? - correct answer ✔✔
ATS-QQ.
What are the sources of legal authority? - correct answer ✔✔ U.S. Constitution
U.S.C.
C.F.R.
CBP policies and directives
, What is the hierarchy of laws? - correct answer ✔✔ U.S. Constitution
U.S.C.
C.F.R.
CBP policies and directives
What is the authority of CBP policy and directives? - correct answer ✔✔ They spell out specific
procedures to follow when exercising authority.
What are the steps for examining luggage and personal items? - correct answer ✔✔ Examine
exterior
Open luggage
Remove items
Check weight of empty bag
Examine interior
What are concealment methods used in luggage and personal items? - correct answer ✔✔ False
bottoms/sides
Wrapped inside items in luggage
Hidden in lining/frame
Hidden within extending handles
What are the questions you should ask before performing a baggage search? - correct answer
✔✔ Is this your bag(s)?
Is everything in the bag yours?
Are you carrying anything for someone else?
Do you have all of your luggage?
Legal Procedures Review
What is the purpose of risk targeting? - correct answer ✔✔ To identify and eliminate.
What are the risk targeting resources? - correct answer ✔✔ TECS, Biometrics, ATS, APIS, ATS-
QQ, Teams, Technology, SIMGA/Targeting Framework.
What are the indicators for terrorism targeting in the passenger processing environment? -
correct answer ✔✔ Unusual travel patterns, fraudulent or multiple ID docs, declared and
undeclared money, behavioral cues, evidence of WME's, and images of possible terrorist targets
or activities.
What are the indicators for illicit currency transactions targeting in the passenger processing
environment? - correct answer ✔✔ Negotiable instruments, large currency sums, money
orders, wire transfer receipts, checks, stock certificates and bonds, blank account statements,
gems or precious medals, and account numbers.
What are indicators for narcotics targeting in the passenger processing environment? - correct
answer ✔✔ Traveling frequently to and from high risk source countries, traveling frequently
with low income, acting nervous or agitated, unexplained bulges on traveler, etc....
Which risk targeting resource should be used when TECS is unavailable? - correct answer ✔✔
ATS-QQ.
What are the sources of legal authority? - correct answer ✔✔ U.S. Constitution
U.S.C.
C.F.R.
CBP policies and directives
, What is the hierarchy of laws? - correct answer ✔✔ U.S. Constitution
U.S.C.
C.F.R.
CBP policies and directives
What is the authority of CBP policy and directives? - correct answer ✔✔ They spell out specific
procedures to follow when exercising authority.
What are the steps for examining luggage and personal items? - correct answer ✔✔ Examine
exterior
Open luggage
Remove items
Check weight of empty bag
Examine interior
What are concealment methods used in luggage and personal items? - correct answer ✔✔ False
bottoms/sides
Wrapped inside items in luggage
Hidden in lining/frame
Hidden within extending handles
What are the questions you should ask before performing a baggage search? - correct answer
✔✔ Is this your bag(s)?
Is everything in the bag yours?
Are you carrying anything for someone else?
Do you have all of your luggage?
