Certified Transportation Security Administration Driver TSA Driver Threat Recognition & Incident Response 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following behaviors at a transportation security checkpoint would be considered a potential threat indicator?
- A passenger reading a book while waiting
- An individual repeatedly circling the perimeter while photographing access points (Correct answer)
- A group of travelers checking their flight times
- A vendor restocking a kiosk during normal hours
Correct answer: An individual repeatedly circling the perimeter while photographing access points
Repeatedly circling the perimeter while photographing access points is a known pre-operational surveillance indicator that warrants immediate reporting.
Question 2: A TSA driver observes an unattended bag left near a secured vehicle staging area. What is the correct immediate response?
- Pick up the bag and look inside for identification
- Do not touch the bag; notify security personnel and keep others away from the area (Correct answer)
- Move the bag to lost and found
- Ignore it if it appears to be a regular travel bag
Correct answer: Do not touch the bag; notify security personnel and keep others away from the area
Unattended bags near secure areas must be treated as potential threats; the driver should not touch it and must alert security to investigate.
Question 3: What is the 'See Something, Say Something' principle as it applies to TSA drivers?
- Report only confirmed criminal activity
- Report any suspicious activity or items to the appropriate authority, even if uncertain (Correct answer)
- Personally investigate suspicious activity before reporting
- Only report suspicious activity involving other TSA employees
Correct answer: Report any suspicious activity or items to the appropriate authority, even if uncertain
TSA drivers are expected to report any suspicious activity or items to the appropriate authority without delay, even when uncertain, as early reporting prevents potential threats.
Question 4: If a TSA driver encounters a person attempting to access a restricted area without proper credentials, what should the driver do?
- Physically restrain the individual
- Deny the access attempt, maintain distance, and immediately notify security or law enforcement (Correct answer)
- Escort the person through the area to help them find their destination
- Ignore it if the person looks harmless
Correct answer: Deny the access attempt, maintain distance, and immediately notify security or law enforcement
The driver should not attempt physical confrontation but should deny access, maintain a safe distance, and promptly notify security or law enforcement to handle the situation.
Question 5: Which of the following is an example of behavioral detection relevant to TSA driver operations?
- Noting that a passenger has a large suitcase
- Observing that an individual is visibly nervous, avoiding eye contact, and asking unusual questions about vehicle routes (Correct answer)
- Noticing that a driver ahead is signaling to change lanes
- Identifying that a flight is delayed
Correct answer: Observing that an individual is visibly nervous, avoiding eye contact, and asking unusual questions about vehicle routes
Visible nervousness, avoidance of eye contact, and unusual questions about vehicle routes are behavioral indicators that may signal deceptive intent or pre-operational planning.
Question 6: During a security incident, what is the TSA driver's primary responsibility regarding passengers in their vehicle?
- Engage the threat directly to protect passengers
- Follow the established emergency protocol to move passengers to a safe location (Correct answer)
- Wait for media instructions before acting
- Continue the original route as planned
Correct answer: Follow the established emergency protocol to move passengers to a safe location
The driver's primary duty during a security incident is to follow established emergency protocols to ensure the safety of all passengers by moving them to a designated safe location.
Certified Transportation Security Administration Driver TSA Driver Threat Recognition & Incident Response 1
Which of the following behaviors at a transportation security checkpoint would be considered a potential threat indicator?