ACC ACC Airport Security and Compliance Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the purpose of the 'Secure Flight' program operated by the TSA?
- To vet passenger names against federal watchlists before issuing a boarding pass (Correct answer)
- To encrypt airline reservation data
- To secure cockpit doors on commercial aircraft
- To screen checked baggage for explosives
Correct answer: To vet passenger names against federal watchlists before issuing a boarding pass
Secure Flight requires airlines to collect and submit passenger name, date of birth, and gender to TSA, which matches the data against the Terrorist Screening Database.
Question 2: When a passenger presents a REAL ID-compliant state ID for domestic travel, the agent should:
- Accept it as valid identification for boarding (Correct answer)
- Require a passport instead
- Request a secondary photo ID
- Deny boarding and require TSA approval
Correct answer: Accept it as valid identification for boarding
A REAL ID-compliant driver's license or state ID meets the federal identification requirement for domestic air travel under the REAL ID Act.
Question 3: Which dangerous goods category is ALWAYS prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage on commercial flights?
- Explosives and flammable compressed gases (Correct answer)
- Lithium-ion batteries under 100Wh
- Dry ice under 2.5 kg
- Medical oxygen prescribed by a physician
Correct answer: Explosives and flammable compressed gases
Explosives and flammable compressed gases such as butane are forbidden in all baggage due to the extreme risk they pose to aircraft safety.
Question 4: Under FAA regulations, how many spare lithium-ion batteries may a passenger carry in their carry-on bag?
- Up to two spare batteries over 100Wh (up to 160Wh) with airline approval (Correct answer)
- Unlimited batteries of any size
- No lithium batteries are permitted in carry-on bags
- Only one spare battery regardless of size
Correct answer: Up to two spare batteries over 100Wh (up to 160Wh) with airline approval
FAA rules allow passengers to carry up to two larger spare lithium-ion batteries (100–160Wh) in carry-on bags with airline approval; smaller ones under 100Wh have no quantity limit.
Question 5: What must an airline customer service agent do if a passenger's name on their ID does not exactly match the name on their ticket?
- Verify it is the same person using secondary ID and judgment, following airline minor name discrepancy policy (Correct answer)
- Deny boarding immediately
- Issue a new ticket at the counter for free
- Contact the FBI
Correct answer: Verify it is the same person using secondary ID and judgment, following airline minor name discrepancy policy
Most airlines have minor name discrepancy policies that allow agents to verify identity using additional documents without denying boarding for small differences like a middle name.
Question 6: Which form must international passengers complete upon arrival in the United States to declare goods and currency?
- CBP Form 6059B (Customs Declaration Form) (Correct answer)
- I-94 Arrival/Departure Record
- DS-160 Visa Application
- Form I-131 Travel Document
Correct answer: CBP Form 6059B (Customs Declaration Form)
CBP Form 6059B is the Customs Declaration form that all arriving international passengers must complete, disclosing items and currency they are bringing into the US.
ACC ACC Airport Security and Compliance Questions and Answers 2
What is the purpose of the 'Secure Flight' program operated by the TSA?