Basic TSA Practice Flashcards

During screening, a passenger becomes verbally aggressive. What is the recommended approach?

Answer: Stay calm and follow de-escalation procedures

Remaining calm and de-escalating is the standard professional response.

What is the main purpose of the Advanced Imaging Technology (body scanner)?

Answer: To detect concealed items on a person

Body scanners detect metallic and non-metallic items hidden under clothing.

If you find a prohibited item, when should the incident be documented?

Answer: As soon as procedures allow

Prohibited-item discoveries should be documented promptly per protocol.

A number pattern reads 2, 4, 8, 16, __. What is the next number?

Answer: 32

Each number doubles the previous one, so 16 doubled is 32.

Which of these is a core TSA value expected of officers?

Answer: Integrity

Integrity is a foundational value guiding officer conduct.

A passenger with a valid medical device asks not to walk through the scanner. What is appropriate?

Answer: Offer an alternative screening method

Alternative screening such as a pat-down accommodates medical needs while maintaining security.

In the image X-ray test, why is object recognition speed important?

Answer: High passenger volume requires quick, accurate decisions

Officers must identify threats quickly to keep lines moving safely.