CBP EXAM 5 (ACTUAL 2025) QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
A returning resident may be considered as a non-resident if he
or she is: (3 things) - <<<Answers>>1. Temporarily working,
studying, or living abroad
2. Entering the U.S. for only a short visit
3. Returning abroad after this visit
What shape of scan should you use with the PRD on humans?
- <<<Answers>>Inverted U
What are the 2 functions of the PRD? - <<<Answers>>1.
Detect radiation
2. Tell us the level + locate the source
If your PRD alerted you to a radiation level of 9, what would
you do? - <<<Answers>>Back up to a level 8 and set
exclusion zone
What do you do when your PRD is in need of repair? -
<<<Answers>>Send it to ILB
What are CBP officers required to do with the PRD? -
<<<Answers>>Wear on front of duty belt and turn it on
,How do you use your PRD to locate a source of radiation? -
<<<Answers>>Orient towards target, lead w/ PRD (ALARA:
As Low As Reasonably Achievable), systematic search
pattern
What is the Mailman Provision? -
<<<Answers>>Merchandise can enter free of duty when a
traveler is carrying a gift from one individual abroad to a
person in the U.S. (the traveler is merely transporting the gift;
3 parties involved)
What is The Bone provision? - <<<Answers>>Granting a
traveler an exemption on personal/household merchandise that
does not exceed $200 in value
What is the merchandise exemption for U.S. diplomats? -
<<<Answers>>9805.00.50 - they are paying "50%" or half of
their salary
A crewmember may claim their resident/nonresident
exemptions only if they: (2 things) - <<<Answers>>1. Are
permanently leaving the employment of the international
carrier
2. Have no intention of resuming employment with any
international carrier
, What are prohibited articles? What are common examples? -
<<<Answers>>Goods that are forbidden by law to enter the
commerce of the U.S.
-Products made from endangered species
-Crayons w/ lead
-Infant clothes made of flammable materials
-Child pornography
-Products from sanctioned countries
What are restricted articles? What are common examples? -
<<<Answers>>Good that are imported into the commerce of
the U.S. that require special licenses, permits, etc.
-Firearms (ATF)
-Automobiles (DOT, EPA) ****
-Hazardous materials
-Ivory more than 100 years old
What is detention in regard to an article? -
<<<Answers>>Temporarily detaining an article to determine
if it is admissible (no intent to transfer ownership to CBP)
VERIFIED ANSWERS
A returning resident may be considered as a non-resident if he
or she is: (3 things) - <<<Answers>>1. Temporarily working,
studying, or living abroad
2. Entering the U.S. for only a short visit
3. Returning abroad after this visit
What shape of scan should you use with the PRD on humans?
- <<<Answers>>Inverted U
What are the 2 functions of the PRD? - <<<Answers>>1.
Detect radiation
2. Tell us the level + locate the source
If your PRD alerted you to a radiation level of 9, what would
you do? - <<<Answers>>Back up to a level 8 and set
exclusion zone
What do you do when your PRD is in need of repair? -
<<<Answers>>Send it to ILB
What are CBP officers required to do with the PRD? -
<<<Answers>>Wear on front of duty belt and turn it on
,How do you use your PRD to locate a source of radiation? -
<<<Answers>>Orient towards target, lead w/ PRD (ALARA:
As Low As Reasonably Achievable), systematic search
pattern
What is the Mailman Provision? -
<<<Answers>>Merchandise can enter free of duty when a
traveler is carrying a gift from one individual abroad to a
person in the U.S. (the traveler is merely transporting the gift;
3 parties involved)
What is The Bone provision? - <<<Answers>>Granting a
traveler an exemption on personal/household merchandise that
does not exceed $200 in value
What is the merchandise exemption for U.S. diplomats? -
<<<Answers>>9805.00.50 - they are paying "50%" or half of
their salary
A crewmember may claim their resident/nonresident
exemptions only if they: (2 things) - <<<Answers>>1. Are
permanently leaving the employment of the international
carrier
2. Have no intention of resuming employment with any
international carrier
, What are prohibited articles? What are common examples? -
<<<Answers>>Goods that are forbidden by law to enter the
commerce of the U.S.
-Products made from endangered species
-Crayons w/ lead
-Infant clothes made of flammable materials
-Child pornography
-Products from sanctioned countries
What are restricted articles? What are common examples? -
<<<Answers>>Good that are imported into the commerce of
the U.S. that require special licenses, permits, etc.
-Firearms (ATF)
-Automobiles (DOT, EPA) ****
-Hazardous materials
-Ivory more than 100 years old
What is detention in regard to an article? -
<<<Answers>>Temporarily detaining an article to determine
if it is admissible (no intent to transfer ownership to CBP)
