CBP OBT EXAM 7 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2026

CBP OBT EXAM 7 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2026 Purpose of the CBP radiation detection program - Answers To detect and prevent illicit radioactive materials from entering the U.S. or from being moved away from the border areas within the U.S. What are the principles relating to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)? - Answers Time, Distance, and Shielding. What is the procedure for responding to a radiation alert? - Answers SIN and call LSSD. What are the functions of the Radiation Portal Monitor (RPM)? - Answers Detects low levels of radiation. What are the functions of the Personal Radiation Detector (PRD)? - Answers Detects low levels of radiation. What are the functions of the RadSeeker? - Answers Detects, Collects, and Identifies. What is radiation? - Answers Energy in motion What is the occupational dose limits of radiation for CBP? - Answers No more than 100 Millirem or 50 Microrem per hour. What type of radiological devices are terrorists most likely to use? - Answers Improvised Nuclear Devices (INDs), Radiological Dispersal Devices (RDDs), and Radiological Exposure Device (REDs). What commercial products emit normal radiation? - Answers Building materials, fertilizer, granite, kitty litter, mineral fiber, pottery, and medical items. What is the required response when there is a neutron alert? - Answers Locate the source, confirm, contact LSSD, and SIN. What is the purpose of risk targeting? - Answers To identify and eliminate. What are the risk targeting resources? - Answers TECS, Biometrics, ATS, APIS, ATS-QQ, Teams, Technology, SIMGA/Targeting Framework. What are the indicators for terrorism targeting in the passenger processing environment? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers ATS-QQ. What are the sources of legal authority? - Answers U.S. Constitution U.S.C. C.F.R. CBP policies and directives What is the hierarchy of laws? - Answers U.S. Constitution U.S.C. C.F.R. CBP policies and directives What is the authority of CBP policy and directives? - Answers They spell out specific procedures to follow when exercising authority. What are the steps for examining luggage and personal items? - Answers Examine exterior Open luggage Remove items Check weight of empty bag Examine interior What are concealment methods used in luggage and personal items? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? What are indicators of concealed contraband? - Answers Suspicious shapes Excessive weight Tampering or damage Fresh paint, new hardware or other repairs Bags within bags Traveler resistance to luggage search What is the purpose of testimony? - Answers For the witness to tell the judge and jury what they know. Is one kind of evidence used to resolve issues. What are the steps necessary to prepare for courtroom testimony? - Answers Review facts thoroughly. Meet with the prosecutor to prepare for your court. appearance. Confirm all the details of your appearance in court. What is the purpose of direct and cross examination? - Answers Direct: Tell judge/jury relevant events. Cross: Test witness testimony. What are common mistakes and problems in courtroom testimony? - Answers Poor prep. Spinning or exaggerating an answer. Tricky Questions. Rude behavior. Losing your cool. What are the goals of conveyance processing and examination? - Answers Establish control of the conveyance and the merchandise. Track arrivals and departures. Obtain information about passengers and merchandise. Select proper procedures for processing and examining conveyances? - Answers Target conveyances using docs and data. Use all available tech and tools. Keep safety in mind. Look for signs or evidence of tampering. Use a systematic exam process. What are the types of conveyances arriving at POE's? - Answers Private. Commercial. Public. What are indicators of possible contraband concealment? - Answers Fresh paint, glue, or caulking. False walls, ceilings, or floors. Scratches. Fingerprints in unusual places. How does targeting make conveyance processing safer and more efficient? - Answers Focusing on risk factors that help identify high-risk conveyances. Eliminating the need to closely examine low-risk conveyances. What are the general requirements that apply to any conveyance arrival? - Answers Report arrival to CBP in a timely manner. Present CBP with a manifest of cargo. Have permission from CBP before discharging passengers or cargo, or leaving the point of arrival. What are the arrival and reporting requirements for seaport conveyances? - Answers Presenting a manifest with the master's original signature. Presenting vessel documents for inspection. Paying any fees or taxes. What are important safety considerations for examining seaport conveyances and containers? - Answers Checking load line. Working in confined spaces. What is the systematic examination process for seaport conveyances? - Answers 1. Forepeak. 2. Cargo hold. 3. Pilot house/common areas/crew quarters. 4. Engine room. 5. Stern. 6. Topside decks. 7. Vessel exterior and hull. What is the systematic examination process for containers? - Answers 1. Undercarriage. 2. Exterior walls. 3. Beams. 4. Doors and door frames. 5. Interior walls, ceilings, and floor. 6. Exterior roof. What are common concealment methods used in seaport conveyances and containers? - Answers False walls, ceilings, and floors. Fresh paint, glue, or caulking. New flooring or paneling. Which vessels are required to report their arrival to CBP? - Answers Vessels arriving from foreign. Arriving with bonded stores. Arriving from other U.S. ports with foreign residue. Are foreign flagged and moving within the U.S. What is the difference between granting a vessel clearance and granting it a permit to proceed? - Answers A permit to proceed (CBP Form 1300) is issued by the previous U.S. port if the vessel has residue foreign cargo or passengers and is a foreign registered commercial vessel arriving coastwise. What does a permit to unlade mean? - Answers Serves as a notice of intended arrival. When examining the interior walls of a container, what should you look for? - Answers False or missing corner boxes. Dents on only one side of a container wall. Blocked or missing ventilation holes. Panels over the ribs of the container. Excess paneling. When examining the floor of a container, what should you look for? - Answers Raised or altered flooring. Side panels covered by the floor. Mismatched flooring material. What are the procedures for performing an arrest? - Answers 1. Probable cause. 2. Miranda warning. 3. Special circumstances. What are the detention procedures? - Answers Detention longer than 3 hours an opportunity will be given to the detainee to have CBP notify someone of the delay. Port director will approve all detentions in secure areas that reach or exceed 12 hours. The maximum time an individual may be held in a secure area at a POE is 72 hours. DFO can extend time past 72 hours. When does the Secure Detention Policy apply? - Answers When the traveler is referred to secondary. What are the elements of a sworn statement? - Answers 1. ID of the alien. 2. Presentation of evidence. 3. Examination of the testimony of the alien. 4. Explanation to the alien of the charges. 5. Any rebuttal by the alien. What must on officer do to prepare an adverse action case? - Answers 1. Verify identity, citizenship, and nationality. 2. Perform system queries. 3. Determine inadmissibility or deportability charges. 4. Administer oath and take a sworn statement. 5. Take fingerprints. 6. Prepare required casework. 7. Assemble an A-File. 8. Complete after action reporting. What is the purpose of an A-file? - Answers May be used as evidence in criminal and/or administrative cases. What is a sworn statements importance as a legal document? - Answers 1. Becomes part of the alien's file, case records, and court proceedings. 2. Can be used against the alien. 3. Should be clear, concise, and taken with the utmost professionalism. What kinds of documents are included in an A-file? - Answers Documentary evidence related to adverse action cases. Copies of relevant immigration forms and documents. What are the arrival and reporting requirements for land border conveyances? - Answers 1. Cross at designated POE. 2. Immediately report their arrival to a CBPO. 3. Wait for permission to proceed. What are important safety considerations for inspecting land border conveyances, including VIED's? - Answers 1. If possible have two officers present. 2. Do not walk in front of occupied or running vehicle. 3. Instruct driver to shut off the vehicle and ask them to exit the vehicle. 4. Have driver open doors, trunk, and other compartments. 5. Look in the vehicle for weapons or other hazards. What is the systematic inspection process for land border conveyances? - Answers 1. Exterior front. 2. Engine compartment. 3. Exterior sides and tires. 4. Vehicle interior. 5. Exterior rear. 6. Undercarriage and gas tank. 7. Trunk. What are common concealment methods used in land border conveyances? - Answers Modified and false compartments. Recent repairs or new paint. What should you look for when targeting a vehicle? - Answers 1. Does the driver match the vehicle, appear nervous, or seem familiar with the vehicle?