ACE Airport Security Regulations 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the maximum liquid volume allowed in a single container in a passenger's carry-on baggage through TSA screening?
- 3.4 ounces (100 ml) (Correct answer)
- 4 ounces (118 ml)
- 2 ounces (60 ml)
- 6 ounces (177 ml)
Correct answer: 3.4 ounces (100 ml)
TSA's 3-1-1 rule limits liquids to containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less per item in carry-on bags.
Question 2: Which agency is responsible for setting and enforcing security standards for airport operators and air carriers in the U.S.?
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (Correct answer)
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Correct answer: Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
TSA, created by ATSA in 2001, is the primary agency responsible for setting and enforcing aviation security standards.
Question 3: An airport employee's access badge is found lying unattended in a public area. What should happen to the badge?
- It should be turned in to the airport security office immediately (Correct answer)
- It should be left in place so the owner can retrieve it
- It should be handed to the nearest airline employee
- It should be kept by the finder until the owner is identified
Correct answer: It should be turned in to the airport security office immediately
Unattended access badges represent a security vulnerability and must be immediately surrendered to the airport security office.
Question 4: What is the function of the Transportation Security Intelligence Service (TSIS)?
- To gather, analyze, and disseminate intelligence related to transportation security threats (Correct answer)
- To manage passenger screening operations at checkpoints
- To coordinate law enforcement at international airports
- To oversee background checks for aviation workers
Correct answer: To gather, analyze, and disseminate intelligence related to transportation security threats
TSIS collects and analyzes intelligence to identify and counter threats to the transportation system.
Question 5: Under TSA regulations, what is the required response if an airport employee's badge is lost or stolen?
- Report it immediately to the airport security office and it must be deactivated without delay (Correct answer)
- Report it within 24 hours to a supervisor
- File a police report within 48 hours
- Notify HR within one week and apply for a replacement
Correct answer: Report it immediately to the airport security office and it must be deactivated without delay
Lost or stolen badges must be reported immediately so they can be deactivated to prevent unauthorized access.
Question 6: Which type of threat assessment is required for all individuals seeking unescorted access to a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA)?
- Security Threat Assessment (STA) (Correct answer)
- Background Vulnerability Check (BVC)
- Homeland Security Review (HSR)
- Access Control Screening (ACS)
Correct answer: Security Threat Assessment (STA)
A TSA-conducted Security Threat Assessment is mandatory for all individuals seeking unescorted SIDA access.
Question 7: What is the correct procedure when a Known Shipper presents cargo at an airport for transport?
- Cargo from Known Shippers may be transported with reduced screening requirements if they meet established criteria (Correct answer)
- All cargo must receive the same level of physical screening regardless of shipper status
- Known Shippers may bypass all security measures without documentation
- Cargo is automatically cleared without any review if a Known Shipper ID is presented
Correct answer: Cargo from Known Shippers may be transported with reduced screening requirements if they meet established criteria
TSA's Known Shipper Program allows qualified shippers to transport cargo with reduced, though not eliminated, screening requirements.
ACE Airport Security Regulations 3
What is the maximum liquid volume allowed in a single container in a passenger's carry-on baggage through TSA screening?