ARS Baggage and Cargo Handling Procedures 5

Question 1

What is the purpose of a baggage reconciliation or bag scanning system on the ramp?

Accepted Answer

To confirm each loaded bag belongs to a boarded passenger and is on the correct flight

Answer

Scanning at loading matches bags to boarded passengers and flights, supporting security and reducing mishandling.

Question 2

If a passenger is offloaded after boarding and their bag is in the hold, what is generally required?

Accepted Answer

The bag must be located and removed unless permitted by security rules

Answer

Positive passenger bag matching rules generally require removing the bag of a passenger who does not travel.

Question 3

Dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) is regulated in cargo because it:

Accepted Answer

Releases carbon dioxide gas that can displace oxygen

Answer

Sublimating dry ice releases CO2, so quantities are limited and reported to the flight crew.

Question 4

Which special handling code identifies a shipment of radioactive material?

Accepted Answer

RRY

Answer

RRY is the IATA code for radioactive material Category II and III (Yellow labels).

Question 5

Why should magnetized material or certain DG be kept away from certain other cargo?

Accepted Answer

To meet segregation requirements that prevent dangerous reactions or interference

Answer

DG segregation tables specify which classes must be separated to avoid hazardous interactions.

ARS - Airport Ramp Services Practice Test