S820 Processing and examining land border conveyances

Question 1

A commercial truck is crossing into the U.S. from Mexico carrying a shipment of tiles. The
driver does not have a manifest. Refer to Secondary?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

A business traveler is crossing the border from Canada after a 1-day business meeting. The
traveler is using her own vehicle and has no luggage. Refer to Secondary?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

Three college students are returning from spring break in Mexico. They tell the officer they
spent a week in the country, but the officer notices they have no luggage and are avoiding
eye contact. Refer to Secondary?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

A commercial truck’s user decal is seriously faded and the officer cannot tell if the decal is
current. Refer to Secondary?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

What four things should you do if you encounter a VBIED?

Answer 5

• Secure the area by setting the appropriate perimeter.
• Isolate the VBIED by denying entry to the surrounding area.
• Notify the chain of command and response teams.
• Always be alert for secondary devices.

Question 6

What five things would you look for when targeting a vehicle?

Answer 6

• The driver does not match the vehicle.
• The driver appears nervous.
• The driver does not seem familiar with the operation of the vehicle.
• The vehicle’s condition does not match that of other vehicles in the area.
• The type of vehicle is not common to the area.

Question 7

What are the obvious visible differences between inspecting a commercial vehicle and
inspecting a passenger vehicle?

Answer 7

• More than one fuel tank
• Air tanks
• A chassis and fifth wheel area
• An exhaust stack
• Cargo/trailer areas instead of trunks

Question 8

What is the manifest document for a train usually referred to as?

Answer 8

The consist

Question 9

Decide if the following types of land border functions usually occur during Primary or
Secondary:
a. TECS query of license plate
b. Duty collection
c. Immigration entry document processing

Answer 9

A) primary
B) secondary
C) secondary

Question 10

Decide if the following types of land border functions usually occur during Primary or
Secondary:
d. Routine questioning
e. Removal of car door panels
f. Patdown (for merchandise) of occupant

Answer 10

D) primary
E) secondary
F) secondary

Question 11

All conveyances and pedestrians arriving from Mexico or Canada must:

Answer 11

• Cross at a designated port of entry
• Immediately report their arrival to a CBP officer
• Wait for permission to proceed

Question 12

A systematic inspection includes the following areas:

Answer 12

• Exterior cab front
• Engine compartment
• Exterior cab sides and tires
• Chassis and fuel and air tanks
• Fifth wheel area and exhaust stack
• Cab interior (front and sleeping area

Question 13

The general inspection focuses on indicators of contraband concealment that can appear anywhere on or inside the vehicle. You should look for:

Answer 13

1. Modified and false compartments.
2. Recent repairs or new paint.
3. Scratches or tampering that might indicate recent alteration and repair work.
4. Fingerprints in unusual places.
5. Condition that does not match the other vehicles.