PWSR Course Exam – MFSO Marine Facility Security Officer

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Q1. What is not the responsibilities of a PWSR: *

1) Set MARSEC level
2) Participate in drills and exercises
3) Know your security procedures
4) Always be vigilant

Q2. What are the objectives of the Pre-Arrival Security Sweep? *

1) To deal with all security issues before the vessel arrives at the marine facility
2) For management to decide whether to accept the vessel
3) To inspect the marine facility and to ensure that facility appears safe for the vessel to berth

Q3. Is a duress word or phrase used to alert security personnel and staff at the marine facility of the occurrence of a security event? *

True
False

Q4. When Marsec level goes up access control will be affected in the following manner (Select 1 Answer): *

1) Tighter verification procedure
2) Crew members could be restricted to vessel
3) Only essential person allowed on site
4) All the above

Q5. A Marine Facility Security Plan is in place to protect and designate restricted areas accordingly. What will not be the responsibility of the PWSR when it comes to the restricted area. *

1) Prevent/deter unauthorized access
2) Protect the marine facility and persons authorized to be at the marine facility
3) Protect vessels interfacing with the marine facility
4) Protect vessels’ cargo handling equipment

Q6. When MARSEC level is increase does this mean that the Evening and Daytime patrols generally increase? *

True
False

Q7. What is not recommended to be done when monitoring? *

a) Always record your findings in a logbook
b) Provided as much detail as you feel necessary
c) Always enter the date and time
d) Do not record findings word of mouth is good

Q8. Why do you need to be able to recognize individual pieces of a weapon in some locations? *

a) You need to be sensitive to the idea that a weapon might not be transported fully assembled
b) To determine model #s for future purchases

Q9. Can some weapons bypass metal detectors? *

Q10. What is a physical search. Choose one. *

a) A detail search of surface area covering part of the marine facility or room by room search within a building or structure on the marine facility
b) Observing individuals coming through the gate

Q11. What is the purpose of doing a visual mail screening? *

a) To detect a harmful package before any harm occurs
b) To determine where the pkg originated from

Q12. What is not characteristics to consider when mail screening? *

a) Mail bombs may appear as “personal/private”
b) Addressee’s name/title may be inaccurate
c) Mail bombs may reflect distorted handwriting of the name and address made with homemade labels
d) The color of the pkg is red
e) Parcel or mail bombs may have a protruding wire, aluminum foil, or oil stains visible and may emit an odor

Q13. Will a person with security responsibilities be required to assist in crowd control? *

Q15. What could be considered a restricted area two? *

a) Marine facilities that contain central controls for security, surveillance equipment and systems
b) Areas with central lighting system controls
c) Areas designated for the loading and unloading of cargo and ships
d) Public shipping yard
e) Cruise ship terminals and land areas adjacent to vessels interfacing with those cruise ship terminals

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