CBP Exam 1 |77 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
Tort Claim SF95
Inspection Operations Incident Log (IOIL)
-What is Professionalism? - -Being in control of the situation
Reacting to confrontation in a prepared and learned manner
Being courteous, polite, respectful, helpful, and patient
-What are the elements of the Pledge to Travelers? - -Cordially Greet and welcome you to
the US
Treat you with courtesy, dignity, and respect
Explain the CBP process to you
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
Tort Claim SF95
Inspection Operations Incident Log (IOIL)
-What is Professionalism? - -Being in control of the situation
Reacting to confrontation in a prepared and learned manner
Being courteous, polite, respectful, helpful, and patient
-What are the elements of the Pledge to Travelers? - -Cordially Greet and welcome you to
the US
Treat you with courtesy, dignity, and respect
Explain the CBP process to you
