CBP Exam 1 Questions And Answers
What was the Customs Service's primary responsibility for much of its history?
Revenue Collection
What were some of the early challenges of the Customs Service
-Small number of inspectors and thousands of miles of hard to protect borders
-Prohibition
-Organized Crime
-Bribery
What Supreme Court ruling deemed state laws on immigrant head tax was unconstitutional?
Henderson VS Mayor of New York
What act led to inception of passenger manifests?
Steerage Act of 1819
Who established the United States Department of Agriculture?
President Lincoln
In what year did Plant Protection and Quarantine take control of inspection activities at ports of entry,
and from who?
1974, Veterinary Services Division
Name two technologies that target and stop terrorist activities.
National Targeting Center
Non-Intrusive Inspection
What is the role of the Plant Protection Quarantine section under APHIS?
Safeguards agriculture and natural resources
List ways you can support the following aspect of the CBP mission: "safeguard America's borders
thereby protecting the public..."
Be vigilant and alert for signs of terrorism
What are CBP's core values?
Vigilance
Service to Country
Integrity
Define corruption
The abuse of one's authority or position for personal gain
Why are CBP officers vulnerable to corruption?
Uniform and Authority
, What are the consequences of corruption?
Incarceration
Fines
Threats to family and friends
Loss of employment
Loss of family and community standing
What are some potential warning signs of corruption?
Manipulation of assignments
Conduct violations
Behavior changes
Relationships
Finances
What is the role of the CBP Officer in recognizing and reporting corruption within the CBP workforce?
Keep your eyes and mind open
Be aware
Don't look the other way
What is the process for reporting suspicions of corruption?
Contact the Joint Intake Center (JIC) to report allegations of misconduct.
The office of Internal Affairs (IA) will process the reports.
Describe what "serving with integrity" means for CBP officers.
Honor the badge, the uniform and the oath
Act with professionalism
Always do the right thing
Share the responsibility for addressing corruption
Identify actions that could end a CBP officers career
Cheating on exams
Misuse of government issued credit card
Use of illegal drugs or controlled substances, including steroids
What is a CTDD
Controlled Tire Deflation Device
Any device designed for the controlled deflation of a tire
How is a deployed CTDD identified?
By its serial number
How long is a report for a deployed CTDD maintained for?
3 years
What are the requirements for accidental deflation of tires?
Cause of accidental deflation
Reporting
What was the Customs Service's primary responsibility for much of its history?
Revenue Collection
What were some of the early challenges of the Customs Service
-Small number of inspectors and thousands of miles of hard to protect borders
-Prohibition
-Organized Crime
-Bribery
What Supreme Court ruling deemed state laws on immigrant head tax was unconstitutional?
Henderson VS Mayor of New York
What act led to inception of passenger manifests?
Steerage Act of 1819
Who established the United States Department of Agriculture?
President Lincoln
In what year did Plant Protection and Quarantine take control of inspection activities at ports of entry,
and from who?
1974, Veterinary Services Division
Name two technologies that target and stop terrorist activities.
National Targeting Center
Non-Intrusive Inspection
What is the role of the Plant Protection Quarantine section under APHIS?
Safeguards agriculture and natural resources
List ways you can support the following aspect of the CBP mission: "safeguard America's borders
thereby protecting the public..."
Be vigilant and alert for signs of terrorism
What are CBP's core values?
Vigilance
Service to Country
Integrity
Define corruption
The abuse of one's authority or position for personal gain
Why are CBP officers vulnerable to corruption?
Uniform and Authority
, What are the consequences of corruption?
Incarceration
Fines
Threats to family and friends
Loss of employment
Loss of family and community standing
What are some potential warning signs of corruption?
Manipulation of assignments
Conduct violations
Behavior changes
Relationships
Finances
What is the role of the CBP Officer in recognizing and reporting corruption within the CBP workforce?
Keep your eyes and mind open
Be aware
Don't look the other way
What is the process for reporting suspicions of corruption?
Contact the Joint Intake Center (JIC) to report allegations of misconduct.
The office of Internal Affairs (IA) will process the reports.
Describe what "serving with integrity" means for CBP officers.
Honor the badge, the uniform and the oath
Act with professionalism
Always do the right thing
Share the responsibility for addressing corruption
Identify actions that could end a CBP officers career
Cheating on exams
Misuse of government issued credit card
Use of illegal drugs or controlled substances, including steroids
What is a CTDD
Controlled Tire Deflation Device
Any device designed for the controlled deflation of a tire
How is a deployed CTDD identified?
By its serial number
How long is a report for a deployed CTDD maintained for?
3 years
What are the requirements for accidental deflation of tires?
Cause of accidental deflation
Reporting
