MFSO Course Exam 1510

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Q1. The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code only applies to vessels that are covered by the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention; therefore, national regulations for maritime security, for example, Transport Canada regulations, can only apply to SOLAS vessels and associated facilities. *

True
False

Q2. Which one of the following is an activity required by marine facilities covered under the authority of the Transport Canada, Marine Transportation Security Regulations (MTSR)? *

a. An initial verification by Transport Canada, prior to the issuance of a Statement of Compliance, of all the security equipment on the Marine facility.
b. An annual verification of the security system and equipment to be performed by a flag administration or recognized security organization (RSO).
c. An annual audit of the security plan at the marine facility.
d. A security assessment conducted by a third party, such as an RSO or a consultant, on a periodic basis.

Q3. The Transport Canada Maritime Transportation Security Regulations (MTSR) requires which of the following personnel to have training and/or knowledge related to security? *

a. Marine Facility Security Officers.
b. Marine facility personnel having specific security duties.
c. Marine facility personnel having no security duties.
d. All of the above.

Q4. A Marine Facility Security Officer can serve in that capacity for more than one marine facility. *

True
False

Q5. Company Security Officers (CSO’s) are required for operating marine facilities. These positions are in addition to the Marine Facility Security Officers (MFSO). *

True
False

Q6. As security threats change, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will raise the security level designation to Level 2 or 3, as appropriate; to define the security level at which Canadian ships and ports must operate. *

True
False

Q7. Which one of the following statements regarding a Declaration of Security (DoS) is not true? *

a. A DoS can be required by a Contracting Government.
b. Each DoS between a ship and a marine facility has to be approved by the Ship’s Owner and the Contracting Government governing the marine facility.
c. A DoS can apply to the ship-to-ship interface activities.
d. A DoS must be completed by someone on behalf of the ship and someone on behalf of the marine facility.

Q8. One of the differences between a security drill and a security exercise is that drills do not have to be documented. *

True
False

Q9. Certain personnel at specified ports now require a Transport Canada Security Clearance. Select which location you do not require a Security Clearance. *

a. Cruise Terminals at Port Authority ports.
b. Designated Restricted Area Two.
c. R1 Restricted Areas at Marine Facilities.
d. Control Centers for St. Lawrence Seaway.

Q10. Which one of the following statements regarding a Marine Facility Security Assessment (MFSA) is TRUE, based on Transport Canada requirements? *

a. The Marine Facility Security Plan (MFSP) may be amended, but this does then require the MFSA to be amended.
b. The MFSA is based on information Transport Canada collects without consulting facility personnel because they do not have adequate security clearances.
c. The MFSA is intended to be used to help develop the Marine Facility Security Plan.
d. The MFSA may be performed without the assistance of any on-site survey activity.

Q11. A Marine Facility Security Plan must provide a twenty-four hour- seven day a week contact number for Marine Facility Security Officer. *

True
False

Q12. The IMO maintains a Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) database to meet SOLAS Regulation XI-2/13, “Communication of Information.” Globally, there are over 10,000 facilities listed on this database, known as the ‘white list’. What is the main reason for making the white list available to the public? *

a. To enable the public to find out security information regarding these facilities.
b. To communicate information on which facilities are ISPS Code compliant.
c. To alert vessels to the fact that they are travelling to a marine facility with security features.

Q13. In Halifax, we have a Maritime Security Operations Centre (MSOC). Which of the following is NOT a function of this centre? *

a. To coordinate response efforts.
b. To track vessels and the receipt of security alerts.
c. To set MARSEC security levels.
d. To collect and share intelligence.

Q14. Should the Marine Facility Security Officer be advised to increase the MARSEC Level to Level 2, a new Declaration of Security must be completed. *

True
False

Q15. Which organisation is responsible for developing the International Ship and Port Facility Security code? *

a. International Maritime Organization (IMO)
b. International Labour Organization (ILO)
c. World Customs Organization (WCO)

Q16. An unauthorised person found inside a restricted area is considered a “Security Breach”? *

True
False

Q17. A restricted area is not a restricted area until you provide signage stating that it is, and ensure that there is lighting adequate to read the signage under evening conditions. *

True
False

Q18. Which one of the following noted below is not considered a “pre-arrival activity”? *

a. Exchange of information.
b. Testing communication equipment.
c. Entering the details into a DOS.
d. Pre-arrival sweep.
e. Monitoring the handling of cargo.

Q19. The Marine Facility Security Officer has the authority to create a security plan that prevents visitors from boarding the vessel, or the crew from leaving the vessel. *

True
False

Q20. The Marine Facility Security Officer is not required to provide continuous monitoring of the marine facility and surrounding waterside area after the vessel leaves. *

True
False

Q21. Everyone that works on your marine facility should be aware of your procedure for handling a telephone bomb threat. *

True
False

Q22. Which of the following does not require a complete and fully approved Transport Canada security plan? *

a. Vessel
b. Marine Facility
c. Port Administration
d. Occasional-Use Marine Facility

Q23. The electrical room is a restricted area and must be secured at all times. The Marine Facility Security Officer is responsible for the key control over its access. There are additional controls that are required. Which one is not correct? *

a. Only the Marine Facility Security Officer is permitted access to the electrical room.
b. Marine Facility Security Officer shall maintain control of all facility keys and locks especially those used to secure Restricted Areas.
c. Marine Facility Security Officer must ensure keys are controlled and tracked.

Q24. Maritime Security documents that are required to be maintained as part of record keeping shall be protected from unauthorized access or disclosure. *

True
False

Q25. A Marine Facility Security Plan is valid for a period determined by the Minister, which shall not exceed five years. *

True
False

Q26. For certain harbours that have a port administration, they are required to have the following: *

Q27. The Marine Facility Security Officer shall ensure that the appropriate maritime security training is provided to personnel working at marine facilities. *

True
False

Q28. The Marine Facility Security Officer who is responsible for security at the marine facility in one of the port administration ports is required to attend the port committee meetings, which are chaired by the Port Security Officer. *

True
False

Q29. During an interface with a vessel, Transport Canada contacts the MFSO to implement MARSEC Level 2 security. What is the status of the Declaration of Security form that was filled out at MARSEC Level 1 at the start of the interface? *

a. The marine facility will implement MARSEC Level 2 and a new DOS will be signed with the vessel, regardless if the vessel stays at MARSEC Level 1 or 2.
b. he DOS remains in force, but security measures are ramped up.
c. The DOS becomes void and a new DOS will have to be signed after both the vessel and the marine facility have implemented MARSEC Level 2.
d. There is no need to complete another DOS, they just need to implement the higher MARSEC level requirements.

Q30. The Marine Facility Security Officer may ask the vessel for a copy of its International Ship Security Certificate. *

True
False

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