Coast Guard Test Coast Guard Maritime Law Enforcement 2

Question 1

Under what authority does the U.S. Coast Guard conduct boardings of vessels on the high seas and in U.S. waters?

Accepted Answer

14 U.S.C. § 522 (formerly § 89)

Answer

The Jones Act

Answer

The Magnuson-Stevens Act

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The Posse Comitatus Act

Question 2

A 'right of visit' boarding of a foreign-flagged vessel on the high seas is generally authorized to verify what?

Accepted Answer

The vessel's claimed nationality

Answer

The crew's wages

Answer

The vessel's fuel efficiency

Answer

The captain's citizenship only

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the Coast Guard's Alien Migrant Interdiction Operations (AMIO)?

Accepted Answer

To interdict and prevent illegal maritime migration

Answer

To collect customs duties

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To inspect commercial fishing gear

Answer

To license recreational boaters

Question 4

Which zone extends 12 nautical miles from the baseline and is where a coastal state exercises full sovereignty?

Accepted Answer

Territorial sea

Answer

Exclusive Economic Zone

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Contiguous zone

Answer

High seas

Question 5

A boarding officer discovers narcotics hidden aboard a vessel subject to U.S. jurisdiction. What is the appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Secure the evidence and maintain chain of custody

Answer

Immediately release the vessel

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Discard the narcotics overboard

Answer

Allow the crew to leave the scene

Question 6

What document authorizes the Coast Guard to board and search certain foreign vessels under a bilateral counterdrug agreement?

Accepted Answer

A ship rider or bilateral agreement

Answer

A recreational boating permit

Answer

A fishing quota license

Answer

A cargo manifest

Question 7

The Contiguous Zone extends how far from the baseline?

Accepted Answer

24 nautical miles

Answer

12 nautical miles

Answer

200 nautical miles

Answer

3 nautical miles