Transportation Operations LINCS Practice Exam

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What agency was formed during the creation of the Department of Homeland Security in 2003?

Federal Bureau of Investigation
Customs and Border Protection
Transportation Security Administration
U.S. Marshals Service

The correct answer is: Customs and Border Protection

The creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in 2003 was a significant reorganization of various federal functions to better address the nation's security needs following the events of September 11, 2001. Among the agencies established as part of this transformation was Customs and Border Protection (CBP). CBP was formed by merging several agencies that dealt with border security and customs enforcement, integrating the functions of the Customs Service and the Border Patrol. This consolidation aimed to enhance the coordination and efficiency of the federal government’s efforts to prevent illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and other security threats at U.S. borders. By centralizing these functions, CBP plays a crucial role in protecting the nation's borders while facilitating lawful international trade and travel. The other agencies mentioned have important roles in law enforcement and national security, but they were not specifically created as a result of the establishment of DHS. For instance, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) focuses on passenger and transportation system security and was also formed around the same time, but it is a separate agency from Customs and Border Protection.