SHIP SECURITY OFFICER (SSO)

FINAL ASSESSMENT

DURATION: 30 MINUTES

THIS QUESTION PAPER CONTENT 20 QUESTIONS. ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.

KERTAS SOALAN INI MENGANDUNGI 20 SOALAN. JAWAB SEMUA SOALAN.

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1. “ISPS” implemented into the maritime industries due to the incident

involving terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre on

A. 11Th September 2001

B. 11Th September 2002

C. 01St July 2003

D. 01St July 2004

2. SOLAS amendments and the International Ship and Port Facility Security
Code (ISPS Code) entry into force on

A. 11Th September 2001

B. 11Th September 2002

C. 01St July 2003

D. 01St July 2004

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3. A Duly Authorized officer could check the following, except:

A. The ship is operating at a security level applying to the port facility,

or at a higher security level set by the ship’s Administration.

B. Security drills have been carried out at the required interval.

C. The Ship Security Plan (SSP) - overall contents.

D. The records of the last 10 ports of call and any ship-to-ship activity
undertaken during the period of the last 10 ports of call.

4. The following is an example of clear grounds warranting an inspection by

Duly Authorized Officer, except:

A. Failure of the Ship Security Officer (SSO) to be present during the

inspections.

B. Evidence that the ship’s International Ship Security Certificate

(ISSC) is not valid or expired.

C. Evidence or observation that the ship’s crew are not familiar with
essential shipboard security procedures or cannot carry out ship
security drills.

D. Evidence or observation that key members of the ship’s crew are

unable to communicate with crew members with security
responsibilities.

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5. Where is the location of Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) activation
button (primary and secondary) located on board?

A. Master and Chief Engineer cabin.

B. Ship office and cargo control room.

C. On the navigation bridge and in at least one other location

onboard.

D. On the navigation bridge for both primary and secondary

activation button.

6. Ship Identification Number (IMO Number) to be permanently marked

and display on board a ship in conjunction with the implementation of
ISPS.
Other than on the one end transverse bulkhead of the machinery spaces
where is the secondary location that required IMO No. to be permanently
marked and display?

A. On the stern or the side or on top.

B. On the stern or on the main deck or the side.

C. On the both side at amid-ship section and on the stern.

D. On the side forward and forward of the accommodation bulkhead.

7. Continuous Synopsis Record shown the following details except:

A. Ship name

B. IMO Number

C. Port and date of registry

D. Call sign

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8. The following is the part of the Ship Security Plan (SSP) which consider
to be confidential, except:

A. Identification of restricted areas.

B. Measures to prevent access to the restricted areas.

C. Location of the Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) activation

point.

D. Procedures for auditing the security activities.

9. Designated Authority (DA) from the perspective of ISPS implementation

in Malaysia is

A. Majlis Keselamatan Negara

B. Ministry of Transport (MOT)

C. Marine Department Malaysia

D. Classification Society

10. Recognized Security Organization (RSO) from the perspective of ISPS

implementation in Malaysia is

A. Majlis Keselamatan Negara

B. Ministry of Transport (MOT)

C. Marine Department Malaysia

D. Classification Society and other party expertise in security matters

recognize by Marine Department Malaysia.

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11. Who are responsible party to complete a Declaration of Security (DOS)
on behalf of the ship?

A. Master or Ship Security Officer (SSO)

B. Company Security Officer (CSO)

C. Port Authority

D. Ship agent

12. Under what circumstances that require a new Declaration of Security to

be issued?

A. When the ship is operating at a higher security level than the port
facility and other ship it is.

B. There has been a security threat or incident involving the ship or

involving the port facility.

C. The ship is at a port which is not required to have and implement

an approved Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP).

D. There is a change of security level.

13. The Ship Security Plan (SSP) are not subject to an inspection by an
officers Duly Authorized by a Contracting Government unless

A. The International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) has expired.

B. There is a change of Ship Security Officer (SSO).

C. He/she have a clear ground to believe that the ship is not

incompliance with the requirements of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 or
Part-A of the ISPS Code.

D. There is a change of security level.

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14. The Ship Security Assessment (SSA) shall contain the following
information except:

A. Summary of the onsite survey.

B. Details of the existing security procedures and operations.

C. Description of each vulnerability found during the assessments.

D. Crew list.

15. A Ship Security Assessment shall address the following elements in

respect of the vessel except:

A. Its physical security

B. Its structural strength

C. Personnel protection systems

D. Procedure for purchasing of security equipment

16. Who are the personnel onboard responsible for the security of the ship?

A. Company Security Officer (CSO)

B. Ship Security Officer (SSO)

C. Designated Person Ashore (DPA)

D. Master of the ship

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17. Who are responsible in developing the Ship Security Plan (SSP)?

A. Company Security Officer (CSO)

B. Ship Security Officer (SSO)

C. Designated Person Ashore (DPA)

D. Master of the ship

18. The following location onboard known as Restricted Area except:

A. Navigational Bridge

B. Engine Control Room

C. Air condition Room

D. Rope Store

19. Which party is responsible to set the certain security level to be

maintained onboard the particular ship?

A. The International Maritime Organization (IMO)

B. The Contracting Government

C. The Shipping Company

D. The Port Authority

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20. An International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) can lose its validity
under the following condition except:

A. The required intermediate and renewal verifications have not taken

place.

B. The ship changes its route/trading area.

C. A new shipping company takes over the operation of the ship.

D. The ship changes its flag

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