U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Traveler Practice Questions

What should you do if you suspect a traveler is carrying contraband?

• AA. Ask them about their travel plans
• BB. Ignore it
• CC. Search their luggage
• DD. Report to your supervisor

A traveler presents a passport that looks altered. What should you do?

• AA. Ignore any suspicions
• BB. Detain them for questioning
• CC. Politely ask for a second form of ID
• DD. Accept it and let them through

You find an undeclared large sum of cash in a travelerÕs possession. What is your next step?

• AA. Let them keep it
• BB. Confiscate it immediately
• CC. Report it to your supervisor
• DD. Ask them where they got it

A traveler becomes aggressive when questioned. What is your best course of action?

• AA. Escalate the situation
• BB. Call for backup immediately
• CC. Ignore their behavior
• DD. Remain calm and firm

A traveler claims they are exempt from certain duties. What do you need to verify?

• AA. Their travel companions
• BB. Their claim
• CC. Their baggage
• DD. Their mood

During an inspection, you notice a discrepancy in a traveler's story. What should you do?

• AA. Document it and investigate further
• BB. Confront them aggressively
• CC. Ignore it
• DD. Ask them to leave