TSA Practical Applications 3

Question 1

A passenger's carry-on holds a 5-ounce bottle of sunscreen that is only half full. What should the officer do?

Accepted Answer

Explain that the container itself exceeds 3.4 ounces and cannot go through in the carry-on

Answer

The 3-1-1 rule limits container size to 3.4 oz (100 ml), no matter how much liquid is left inside.

Question 2

Which item is normally allowed in a carry-on in amounts over 3.4 ounces after it has been declared and screened?

Accepted Answer

Breast milk

Answer

TSA allows medically necessary liquids and breast milk or formula in reasonable amounts, as long as they are declared for screening.

Question 3

While reading an X-ray image, an officer sees a dense object that blocks the view of what is underneath it. What is the best next step?

Accepted Answer

Send the bag for a bag search or a different-angle image

Answer

If a bag can't be cleared because the image is blocked, it must be resolved with more screening, not cleared on a guess.

Question 4

A traveler asks to have their pat-down done in private. What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Offer a private screening area with a witness present

Answer

Passengers may ask for a private pat-down, which is done by a same-gender officer with a witness present.

Question 5

Which item is prohibited in a carry-on but allowed in checked baggage?

Accepted Answer

A baseball bat

Answer

Sports bats are banned from carry-ons because they could be used as a weapon, but they may be checked.

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