Marine Port Security Awareness Course 2026

1. Pytanie 1 z 25

   Which federal law is the basis of Canada's marine security rules for vessels, marine facilities and ports?

   • AThe Marine Transportation Security Act
   • BThe Canada Shipping Act fire safety rules
   • CThe provincial Occupiers' Liability Act
   • DThe Fisheries Act licensing rules
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   Odpowiedź: A. The Marine Transportation Security Act

   The Marine Transportation Security Act (S.C. 1994, c. 40) is the federal law under which the Marine Transportation Security Regulations are made.

2. Pytanie 2 z 25

   Which international code do Canada's Marine Transportation Security Regulations put into effect?

   • AThe ISPS Code
   • BThe International Building Code for docks and piers
   • CThe International Fire Code for warehouses
   • DThe Highway Traffic Code for port roads
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   Odpowiedź: A. The ISPS Code

   Transport Canada lists marine facilities and ports that comply with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code as implemented by the MTSR.

3. Pytanie 3 z 25

   Who sets the MARSEC level for Canadian vessels, marine facilities and ports?

   • AThe port's busiest shipping company
   • BEach ship's captain, for the whole port
   • CThe Minister of Transport
   • DThe security guard on the main gate
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   Odpowiedź: C. The Minister of Transport

   The regulations define the MARSEC level as the level set by the Minister to reflect the threat environment.

4. Pytanie 4 z 25

   Unless a higher level is required, which MARSEC level must be kept at all times?

   • AMARSEC level 1
   • BMARSEC level 4
   • CMARSEC level 3
   • DMARSEC level 2
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   Odpowiedź: A. MARSEC level 1

   Section 11 of the regulations says operators of vessels, marine facilities and ports maintain MARSEC level 1 at all times unless the Minister requires a higher level.

5. Pytanie 5 z 25

   What does MARSEC level 3 mean?

   • AA security threat is probable or imminent
   • BA higher risk, with some added measures
   • CNormal operations with minimum security measures
   • DThe port is closed for the winter season
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   Odpowiedź: A. A security threat is probable or imminent

   MARSEC level 3 is the level for added measures because a security threat is probable or imminent, even if the exact target is not known.

6. Pytanie 6 z 25

   What is a Declaration of Security?

   • AA report a guard writes after each patrol
   • BA form a visitor signs before taking a tour of a ship
   • CAn agreement between a vessel and a facility or another vessel
   • DA sign at the port gate that warns everyone about the security cameras
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   Odpowiedź: C. An agreement between a vessel and a facility or another vessel

   The regulations define a Declaration of Security as an agreement between a vessel and a marine facility, or another vessel, required by section 228 or 315.

7. Pytanie 7 z 25

   At MARSEC level 1, what must be checked for a person who wants to enter a controlled access area of a marine facility?

   • AOnly that they arrived in a marked work truck
   • BTheir bank card number and home address
   • COnly the colour of their safety vest
   • DTheir identity and their reason for entry
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   Odpowiedź: D. Their identity and their reason for entry

   Section 326 requires confirming the identity and reason for entry of anyone seeking access, using a document such as a pass, government ID or a visitor badge.

8. Pytanie 8 z 25

   At a marine facility gate, a driver refuses to say who they are or why they are there. What should happen?

   • ALet them in if they look like a trucker
   • BDeny access and record the details
   • CAsk another driver to vouch for them and wave them in
   • DLet them in, but ask again at the end of the day
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   Odpowiedź: B. Deny access and record the details

   Section 326 says access is denied or revoked for people unable or unwilling to establish their identity or account for their presence, and each denial is recorded.

9. Pytanie 9 z 25

   Which is an added access control measure at MARSEC level 2?

   • AMore guards at access points and on patrol
   • BStopping all identity checks at the main gate
   • COpening every gate to speed up truck traffic
   • DLetting visitors walk around the docks without passes
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   Odpowiedź: A. More guards at access points and on patrol

   Section 327 lists MARSEC level 2 measures such as more personnel at access points and perimeter patrols, more screening, and fewer access points.

10. Pytanie 10 z 25

    At MARSEC level 3, who may be given access to a marine facility?

    • AOnly tourists who booked in advance
    • BAnyone who works for a shipping line
    • COnly people responding to the threat or incident
    • DAnyone who shows a valid driver's licence at the gate
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    Odpowiedź: C. Only people responding to the threat or incident

    Section 328 allows MARSEC level 3 measures such as granting access only to those responding to a security incident or threat, and screening all persons, goods and vehicles.

11. Pytanie 11 z 25

    At MARSEC level 1, how often must a marine facility be monitored?

    • AOnly on weekends and holidays
    • BOnly when a ship is alongside
    • COnly during cargo operations
    • DAt all times
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    Odpowiedź: D. At all times

    Section 343 says that at MARSEC level 1, monitoring must be carried out at all times.

12. Pytanie 12 z 25

    Which person may be in a port restricted area without holding a pass for it?

    • AA family member of a crew member
    • BA visitor escorted by a pass holder
    • CA delivery driver who is in a hurry
    • DA visitor who signs the gate log and walks in alone
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    Odpowiedź: B. A visitor escorted by a pass holder

    Section 380 lists who may be in a restricted area, including pass holders and people escorted by a pass holder, plus police and emergency responders on duty.

13. Pytanie 13 z 25

    In a restricted area two, what is the most one person may escort at a time?

    • A25 persons or any number of vehicles
    • BNo limit, if they have a radio
    • C10 persons or one vehicle
    • D3 persons or two vehicles
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    Odpowiedź: C. 10 persons or one vehicle

    Section 381 says no one may escort more than 10 persons or one vehicle at a time in a restricted area two.

14. Pytanie 14 z 25

    A contractor's escort must leave for a meeting. What must happen to the contractor?

    • AThey hand their tools to the gate guard
    • BAnother pass holder takes over the escort
    • CThey wait alone in the area until the escort returns
    • DThey finish the job without an escort
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    Odpowiedź: B. Another pass holder takes over the escort

    Section 381 says an escort must stay with the escorted person or make sure another pass holder takes over the escort.

15. Pytanie 15 z 25

    How must a port restricted area pass be worn?

    • AInside a jacket, shown only at the gate
    • BOn a key ring kept in the work truck
    • COn outer clothing, above the waist, photo showing
    • DIn a back pocket, so the photo does not get scratched
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    Odpowiedź: C. On outer clothing, above the waist, photo showing

    Section 383 says a pass holder must wear the pass on outer clothing, above the waist, with the photo or facial image visible at all times.

16. Pytanie 16 z 25

    Your restricted area pass is stolen from your truck. What must you do?

    • ATell no one and use the visitor gate instead
    • BMake a photocopy of a coworker's pass to use for now
    • CWait until your next shift to see if it turns up
    • DReport it right away to the port or facility
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    Odpowiedź: D. Report it right away to the port or facility

    Section 385 says a lost or stolen pass or key must be reported immediately to the port administration or the marine facility operator, which then cancels it.

17. Pytanie 17 z 25

    A coworker asks to borrow your restricted area pass for one shift. What does the law say?

    • AIt is fine if you are on vacation
    • BPasses must never be lent to anyone
    • CIt is fine if the coworker has the same job
    • DIt is fine for one shift only
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    Odpowiedź: B. Passes must never be lent to anyone

    Section 391 bans lending or giving a pass or key to another person, altering it, copying it or using one issued to someone else.

18. Pytanie 18 z 25

    You leave your job at a marine facility. What must you do with your restricted area pass?

    • ACut it up and throw it away
    • BGive it to your replacement
    • CKeep it as a souvenir
    • DReturn it
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    Odpowiedź: D. Return it

    Section 389 says a holder must return the pass or key when they stop working at the facility or no longer need it.

19. Pytanie 19 z 25

    A peace officer on the dock asks you to hand over your restricted area pass. What must you do?

    • ASurrender it, as the rules require
    • BRefuse, because the pass belongs to you
    • CShow it, but never let it leave your hand
    • DHand it over only after calling a lawyer
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    Odpowiedź: A. Surrender it, as the rules require

    Section 390 says a pass or key must be surrendered on demand to the operator, the issuer, a peace officer or the Minister.

20. Pytanie 20 z 25

    What does a Marine Transportation Security Clearance (MTSC) allow, once you also have the pass?

    • ATravel as a passenger on any ferry in Canada
    • BDriving any vehicle on public roads
    • CFree parking at any Canadian port
    • DUnescorted access to restricted area two
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    Odpowiedź: D. Unescorted access to restricted area two

    Transport Canada says an MTSC is needed for unescorted access to restricted area two (R2) at marine facilities and ports, and is needed before an R2 pass is issued.

21. Pytanie 21 z 25

    Which check is part of a marine transportation security clearance?

    • AA criminal record check
    • BA hearing test with a doctor
    • CA boating licence exam
    • DA credit score review
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    Odpowiedź: A. A criminal record check

    Transport Canada works with the RCMP, CSIS and immigration officials to run criminal record, law enforcement, CSIS and immigration status checks.

22. Pytanie 22 z 25

    How do the regulations define a 'security threat'?

    • AOnly an attack on a ship or facility that has already happened
    • BOnly a threat made in writing to the port
    • CAny traffic jam at the port gates
    • DAny suspicious act or situation that could harm security
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    Odpowiedź: D. Any suspicious act or situation that could harm security

    The regulations define a security threat as any suspicious act or circumstance that could compromise the security of a vessel, marine facility, port or interface.

23. Pytanie 23 z 25

    Which Transport Canada centre takes reports of marine security threats, breaches and incidents 24/7?

    • AThe Canadian Coast Guard boating safety office
    • BThe local harbour master's day office
    • CThe Canada Revenue Agency call centre
    • DThe Transport Canada Situation Centre
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    Odpowiedź: D. The Transport Canada Situation Centre

    Transport Canada's bulletin says reports go to the national Transport Canada Situation Centre (TCSC), available 24/7 at 1-888-857-4003.

24. Pytanie 24 z 25

    A security breach happens on Friday night. When should it be reported to Transport Canada?

    • AAt the next yearly security audit
    • BOn Monday morning, during normal business hours
    • COnly if the media hears about it
    • DAt the first opportunity, without undue delay
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    Odpowiedź: D. At the first opportunity, without undue delay

    Transport Canada says to report at the first opportunity, without undue delay; waiting for the next business day is not acceptable.

25. Pytanie 25 z 25

    A worker accidentally lets someone through a gate without checking their pass. Must it be reported?

    • AOnly if a ship was in port at the time
    • BNo, if the person turns out to be harmless
    • CNo, only deliberate breaches need to be reported
    • DYes, accidental breaches must be reported too
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    Odpowiedź: D. Yes, accidental breaches must be reported too

    Transport Canada says a breach must be reported whether it was intentional or accidental. When in doubt, report it.

Klawiatura: 1–4, aby odpowiedzieć, Enter – następne pytanie.