CTPAT – Final Exam [Evaluation]

When was CTPAT launched?

CTPAT was a program initiated as a direct response to the September 11, 2001 attacks

If you are an Importer, you MUST participate in CTPAT

In the aftermath of 9/11, CBP adopted a layered approach to supply chain security. CTPAT, along with CSI (Container Security Initiative) and ATS (Automated Targeting System) are some of those layers.

Twenty-two agencies, including CBP merged to form the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after 9/11.

In addition to the layered security measures, all U.S. bound cargo is ran through a x-ray portal monitor, to detect for any traces of radiation.

How many members are currently in the CTPAT program?

CTPAT is the acronym for what?

What department was CBP under, before the Department of Homeland Security?

When was CBP (U.S. Customs Service) founded?

What layer of security allows CBP to stop, examine, x-ray, and if necessary detain a shipment before it is put on a vessel heading to the U.S.?

What layer of security collects pre-shipment Importer Security Filing and carrier manifest data for analysis, that helps CBP determine which shipments pose the greatest risk or threat and helps them effectively target inbound cargo?

CTPAT has been hailed as one of the most successful private and public partnerships ever created?

CTPAT is a voluntary incentive-based partnership program to protect the global supply chain and members in good standing are granted or awarded benefits from U.S. Customs and Border Protection?

The CBP CTPAT program consists of how many tenets?

The seven-point inspection consists of these points: 1) Front wall, 2) Left side, 3) Right side, 4) Floor, 5) Ceiling/Roof, 6) Inside/outside doors & 7) Outside/undercarriage?

At a minimum, a _____ point inspection process is recommended for all containers?

Importers must have written and verifiable processes for the selection of Business Partners including manufacturers, product suppliers and vendors. This is a must from what tenet?

All seals must meet or exceed the current PAS ISO 17712 standards for high security seals, is part of which of the 8 tenets?

For land border shipments where the truck and trailer are crossing the border, CBP has developed a ___ point inspection protocol.

In order to successfully maintain CTPAT Membership, an Importer _________ conduct a comprehensive assessment of their international supply chains based upon the C-TPAT Importer Security Criteria?

Where an Importer outsources or contracts elements of their supply chain, such as a foreign facility, conveyance, domestic warehouse, or other elements, the Importer must work with these Business Partners to ensure that pertinent security measures are in place and adhered to throughout their supply chain.

Container integrity ________ be maintained to protect against the introduction of unauthorized material and/or persons?

Procedures ___________ be in place for reporting and neutralizing unauthorized entry into containers or container storage areas?