Customs Inspector Written Examination Part I - Hong Kong

Under which ordinance is the Customs and Excise Service of Hong Kong established and its officers' powers and duties defined?

• ACustoms and Excise Service Ordinance (Cap. 342)
• BImport and Export Ordinance (Cap. 60)
• CTrade Descriptions Ordinance (Cap. 362)
• DDangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 134)

Which of the following is the sole criminal enforcement agency in Hong Kong responsible for investigating copyright and trademark infringement?

• AHong Kong Police Force
• BHong Kong Customs and Excise Department (C&ED)
• CIntellectual Property Department (IPD)
• DDepartment of Justice (DoJ)

Under the Import and Export Ordinance (Cap. 60), which authority is responsible for issuing import and export licenses for strategic commodities, while C&ED enforces it?

• ADirector-General of Trade and Industry
• BCommissioner of Customs and Excise
• CSecretary for Security
• DFinancial Secretary

The Trade Descriptions Ordinance (Cap. 362) was amended in 2012 to extend its consumer protection coverage. Which of the following is now covered under the ordinance?

• AFalse trade descriptions applied to services
• BDisputes regarding employment contracts
• CFinancial product sales governed by the HKMA
• DReal estate purchase agreements in mainland China

Under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance (Cap. 362), what constitutes the offence of 'bait advertising'?

• AAdvertising goods or services at a specified price without disclosing a limited supply, w…
• BUsing physical force or harassment to coerce a consumer into buying a service
• COmitting material information that causes the average consumer to make an uninformed tran…
• DApplying a false or misleading description to goods regarding their origin or composition

According to the rank structure established under Cap. 342, which of the following ranks belongs to the 'Officer' grade (as opposed to 'Subordinate Officer' or 'Customs Officer' grades)?

• AInspector of Customs and Excise
• BChief Customs Officer
• CSenior Customs Officer
• DCustoms Officer

Under the Import and Export Ordinance (Cap. 60), a Customs officer may board and search a vessel, aircraft, or vehicle without a warrant under which of the following circumstances?

• AIf the officer reasonably suspects that there is an article on board liable to seizure un…
• BOnly after obtaining written permission from the owner of the vehicle or vessel
• COnly if the vehicle or vessel has crossed an international border within the past 2 hours
• DUnder no circumstances; a warrant from a magistrate is always strictly required

Under the Copyright Ordinance (Cap. 528), what constitutes a criminal offence regarding parallel-imported copies of copyright works?

• ADealing in parallel-imported copies (other than computer software) for commercial purpose…
• BImporting parallel-imported copies for personal, private, and non-commercial use at any t…
• CDealing in parallel-imported computer software within 2 years of its release
• DSelling parallel-imported goods after the copyright owner has issued a civil warning noti…

Which of the following goods is subject to excise duty (dutiable goods) in Hong Kong under the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance (Cap. 109)?

• AHydrocarbon oil
• BImported electronic components
• CLuxury leather handbags
• DUnset diamonds and gold bullion

Which of the following is NOT one of the core functions of the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department?

• ASmuggling prevention and detection
• BCollection of duty on liquors, tobacco, and fuel
• CRegistration and issuance of patents and trademarks
• DIntellectual property rights enforcement

Under the Import and Export Ordinance (Cap. 60), who is legally responsible for preparing and submitting a cargo manifest to C&ED upon the arrival or departure of a vessel, aircraft, or vehicle?

• AThe owner, charterer, agent, or master of the vessel, aircraft, or vehicle
• BThe individual buyers or consignees of the cargo
• CThe Trade and Industry Department officers
• DThe security guard at the border control point

Under the Customs and Excise Service Ordinance (Cap. 342), a Customs officer may arrest without a warrant any person whom he reasonably suspects of:

• AHaving committed a scheduled offence under the ordinance
• BViolating traffic speed limits on highways
• CFailing to pay private civil debts
• DAttempting to migrate to another country

Under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance (Cap. 362), what is the definition of a 'misleading omission'?

• AOmitting, hiding, or providing material information in an unclear, unintelligible, ambigu…
• BOffering to supply products at a specified price without disclosing that the trader has i…
• CApplying a trade description to goods that is false or misleading to a material degree
• DFailing to provide a refund for returned goods within a statutory period of 14 days

Under the Import and Export (General) Regulations, what is the maximum quantity of powdered formula that a person aged 16 or above may export from Hong Kong in their personal baggage within a 24-hour period (unless exempt)?

• A1.8 kg
• B5.0 kg
• C12 kg
• DThere is no limit for personal baggage

Which of the following ranks represents the highest level of authority in the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department?

• ACommissioner of Customs and Excise
• BDeputy Commissioner of Customs and Excise
• CAssistant Commissioner of Customs and Excise
• DSuperintendent of Customs and Excise

Under the Customs and Excise Service Ordinance (Cap. 342), which of the following is NOT a 'scheduled ordinance' that C&ED is empowered to enforce?

• ACopyright Ordinance (Cap. 528)
• BImport and Export Ordinance (Cap. 60)
• CEmployment Ordinance (Cap. 57)
• DTrade Descriptions Ordinance (Cap. 362)

In what year was the Preventive Service (the predecessor to the modern Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department) first established?

• A1909
• B1945
• C1977
• D1997

Which government bureau oversees the policy area and operation of the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department?

• ASecurity Bureau
• BCommerce and Economic Development Bureau
• CFinancial Services and the Treasury Bureau
• DCivil Service Bureau

Under the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance (Cap. 109), what is the duty rate charged on tobacco products imported into Hong Kong?

• AA specific duty rate (a fixed dollar amount per unit weight or quantity)
• BAn ad valorem duty rate (a percentage of the value of the goods)
• CZero duty; tobacco is duty-free in Hong Kong
• DA duty rate determined dynamically by the market price of tobacco leaves

Under the Copyright Ordinance (Cap. 528), what is the maximum criminal penalty for a person who makes for sale or hire an infringing copy of a copyright work?

• AA fine of HK$50,000 per infringing copy and imprisonment for 4 years
• BA fine of HK$5,000 per infringing copy and imprisonment for 1 year
• CA flat fine of HK$100,000 and 6 months of community service
• DThere is no criminal penalty; copyright infringement is strictly a civil matter

Under the Customs and Excise Service Ordinance (Cap. 342), which of the following is considered a disciplinary offence for a member of the Customs and Excise Service?

• AConduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline
• BEnrolling in professional development courses outside working hours
• CExpressing personal opinions on public transport
• DApplying for a personal bank loan

Which of the following border control points is a joint checkpoint (co-location arrangement) where both Hong Kong and Shenzhen border control officers operate in the same building?

• AShenzhen Bay Port
• BLok Ma Chau Control Point
• CMan Kam To Control Point
• DLo Wu Control Point

Under the Import and Export Ordinance (Cap. 60), what is the purpose of the 'Trade Single Window' system implemented in Hong Kong?

• ATo provide a single electronic platform for trade community to lodge business-to-governme…
• BTo establish a single window at land borders for physical inspection of all trucks
• CTo restrict trade permits to a single selected local trading company
• DTo eliminate the requirement of submitting manifests for air cargo

Which international security framework, developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO), does Hong Kong Customs follow to secure and facilitate global trade?

• AWCO SAFE Framework of Standards
• BInternational Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code
• CSchengen Agreement
• DGeneral Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)

Under the dangerous drugs laws of Hong Kong, which ordinance is C&ED primarily responsible for enforcing to combat drug trafficking at entry and exit points?

• ADangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 134)
• BWeapons of Mass Destruction (Control of Provision of Services) Ordinance (Cap. 526)
• CControl of Chemicals Ordinance (Cap. 145)
• DSummary Offences Ordinance (Cap. 228)

According to Article 1 of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the HKSAR is:

• AAn inalienable part of the People's Republic of China
• BAn independent state under international supervision
• CA co-equal partner in a confederation with mainland provinces
• DA temporary leased territory of the People's Republic of China

Under the HKSAR constitutional framework, who is the head of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and represents the region?

• AChief Executive
• BChief Secretary for Administration
• CPresident of the Legislative Council
• DChief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal

Which of the following is NOT one of the four categories of offences established under the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the HKSAR?

• ASecession
• BSubversion
• CCollusion with a foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security
• DSmuggling of commercial commodities

Under Article 116 of the Basic Law, what is Hong Kong's status in international trade, which justifies the existence of Hong Kong Customs?

• AA separate customs territory
• BA member of the European Free Trade Association
• CA tariff zone fully integrated into the Shenzhen Customs regime
• DA non-participating observer in global trade agreements

In HKSAR, the power of final adjudication of judicial cases is vested in which court?

• ACourt of Final Appeal
• BHigh Court
• CDistrict Court
• DSupreme People's Court of the PRC

Article 107 of the Basic Law outlines the fiscal principles for HKSAR. It states that HKSAR shall strive to achieve:

• AA fiscal balance, avoid deficits, and keep expenditure within the limits of revenues
• BA maximum possible fiscal deficit to stimulate local consumer demand
• CA fixed ratio of public debt relative to the Gross Domestic Product
• DA complete elimination of tax collection in favor of investment earnings

Which of the following bodies is responsible for assisting the Chief Executive of Hong Kong in policy-making?

• AExecutive Council
• BLegislative Council
• CDistrict Councils
• DJudicial Officers Recommendation Commission

Under the Basic Law, what are the official languages of the executive, legislative, and judicial organs of the HKSAR?

• AChinese and English
• BCantonese only
• CMandarin and English
• DChinese, English, and Portuguese

What is the name of the main free trade agreement signed between mainland China and Hong Kong in 2003, which promotes economic integration?

• ACloser Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA)
• BTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
• CRegional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
• DGuangdong-Hong Kong Free Trade Pact

On which date is the National Security Education Day observed annually in Hong Kong to raise public awareness of national security?

• AApril 15
• BJuly 1
• COctober 1
• DDecember 4

What is the highest mountain peak in Hong Kong, located in the New Territories?

• ATai Mo Shan
• BLantau Peak
• CSunset Peak
• DLion Rock

Under the Basic Law (Article 109), the HKSAR Government shall provide an appropriate economic and legal environment for the maintenance of Hong Kong's status as:

• AAn international financial center
• BAn agricultural export hub
• CA heavy industrial manufacturing base
• DA state-planned economic command center

Which statutory body in Hong Kong is responsible for issuing banknotes, managing the Exchange Fund, and maintaining currency stability?

• AHong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
• BSecurities and Futures Commission (SFC)
• CHong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)
• DTreasury of the HKSAR

Under the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) development plan, how many mainland Chinese cities are included in the GBA alongside Hong Kong and Macao?

• A9
• B7
• C11
• D5

In what year was the Sino-British Joint Declaration signed, which set the terms for the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong in 1997?

• A1984
• B1990
• C1997
• D1972

Where is the headquarters of the World Customs Organization (WCO), of which Hong Kong Customs is an active member, located?

• ABrussels, Belgium
• BGeneva, Switzerland
• CVienna, Austria
• DNew York, United States

Under the Basic Law, HKSAR may participate in international organizations and agreements in fields such as trade, finance, and customs under which name?

• A"Hong Kong, China"
• B"Hong Kong Special Administrative Region"
• C"Republic of Hong Kong"
• D"Chinese Hong Kong Territory"

Which of the following shipping terms refers to the discharge of cargo from one vessel and its reloading onto another vessel in the same port for onward transit, a major logistics activity monitored by Hong Kong Customs?

• ATransshipment
• BConsolidation
• CDemurrage
• DCabotage

Under the Basic Law, who possesses the ultimate power of interpretation of the Basic Law of the HKSAR?

• AStanding Committee of the National People's Congress (NPCSC)
• BCourt of Final Appeal of the HKSAR
• CChief Executive of the HKSAR
• DState Council of the People's Republic of China

What is the minimum age requirement for a candidate to be eligible for election as the Chief Executive of the HKSAR under the Basic Law?

• A40 years old
• B35 years old
• C45 years old
• D50 years old

Under the HKSAR system, the 'Code on Access to Information' governs which of the following?

• AThe right of the public to obtain information held by government departments, subject to…
• BThe strict censorship of foreign media websites entering the Hong Kong network
• CThe sharing of tax data between HKSAR and international tax authorities
• DThe classification of secret military plans by the Security Bureau