CBP OBT Exam Update Latest 2024-2025
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Purpose of the CBP radiation detection program -ANSWER-To detect
and prevent illicit radioactive materials from entering the U.S. or from
being moved away from the border areas within the U.S.
What are the principles relating to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably
Achievable)? -ANSWER-Time, Distance, and Shielding.
What is the procedure for responding to a radiation alert? -ANSWER-
SIN and call LSSD.
What are the functions of the Radiation Portal Monitor (RPM)? -
ANSWER-Detects low levels of radiation.
What are the functions of the Personal Radiation Detector (PRD)? -
ANSWER-Detects low levels of radiation.
What are the functions of the RadSeeker? -ANSWER-Detects,
Collects, and Identifies.
What is radiation? -ANSWER-Energy in motion
What is the occupational dose limits of radiation for CBP? -ANSWER-
No more than 100 Millirem or 50 Microrem per hour.
, What type of radiological devices are terrorists most likely to use? -
ANSWER-Improvised Nuclear Devices (INDs), Radiological Dispersal
Devices (RDDs), and Radiological Exposure Device (REDs).
What commercial products emit normal radiation? -ANSWER-Building
materials, fertilizer, granite, kitty litter, mineral fiber, pottery, and
medical items.
What is the required response when there is a neutron alert? -
ANSWER-Locate the source, confirm, contact LSSD, and SIN.
What is the purpose of risk targeting? -ANSWER-To identify and
eliminate.
What are the risk targeting resources? -ANSWER-TECS, Biometrics,
ATS, APIS, ATS-QQ, Teams, Technology, SIMGA/Targeting
Framework.
What are the indicators for terrorism targeting in the passenger
processing environment? -ANSWER-Unusual travel patterns,
fraudulent or multiple ID docs, declared and undeclared money,
behavioral cues, evidence of WME's, and images of possible terrorist
targets or activities.
What are the indicators for illicit currency transactions targeting in the
passenger processing environment? -ANSWER-Negotiable
instruments, large currency sums, money orders, wire transfer
receipts, checks, stock certificates and bonds, blank account
statements, gems or precious medals, and account numbers.
What are indicators for narcotics targeting in the passenger
processing environment? -ANSWER-Traveling frequently to and from
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