Certified Transportation Security Administration Driver TSA Driver Threat Recognition & Incident Response

Question 1

Which of the following behaviors at a transportation security checkpoint would be considered a potential threat indicator?

Accepted Answer

An individual repeatedly circling the perimeter while photographing access points

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A passenger reading a book while waiting

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A group of travelers checking their flight times

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A vendor restocking a kiosk during normal hours

Question 2

A TSA driver observes an unattended bag left near a secured vehicle staging area. What is the correct immediate response?

Accepted Answer

Do not touch the bag; notify security personnel and keep others away from the area

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Pick up the bag and look inside for identification

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Move the bag to lost and found

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Ignore it if it appears to be a regular travel bag

Question 3

What is the 'See Something, Say Something' principle as it applies to TSA drivers?

Accepted Answer

Report any suspicious activity or items to the appropriate authority, even if uncertain

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Report only confirmed criminal activity

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Personally investigate suspicious activity before reporting

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Only report suspicious activity involving other TSA employees

Question 4

If a TSA driver encounters a person attempting to access a restricted area without proper credentials, what should the driver do?

Accepted Answer

Deny the access attempt, maintain distance, and immediately notify security or law enforcement

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Physically restrain the individual

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Escort the person through the area to help them find their destination

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Ignore it if the person looks harmless

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of behavioral detection relevant to TSA driver operations?

Accepted Answer

Observing that an individual is visibly nervous, avoiding eye contact, and asking unusual questions about vehicle routes

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Noting that a passenger has a large suitcase

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Noticing that a driver ahead is signaling to change lanes

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Identifying that a flight is delayed

Question 6

During a security incident, what is the TSA driver's primary responsibility regarding passengers in their vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Follow the established emergency protocol to move passengers to a safe location

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Engage the threat directly to protect passengers

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Wait for media instructions before acting

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Continue the original route as planned