TSA Practical Applications 5

Question 1

On many X-ray systems, organic materials such as food and explosives usually show up in what color?

Accepted Answer

Orange

Answer

Common color-coding shows organic materials in orange, inorganic materials in green, and metals in blue.

Question 2

Which item is generally allowed in a carry-on bag?

Accepted Answer

Knitting needles

Answer

Knitting needles are allowed in carry-ons, but box cutters, bear spray, and spray paint are not.

Question 3

A child under 18 is traveling with a parent. How does standard TSA screening for children 12 and under usually differ?

Accepted Answer

Children may keep their shoes on

Answer

Children 12 and under may usually keep their shoes on and get changed screening steps.

Question 4

The walk-through metal detector alarms on a passenger. What normally happens next?

Accepted Answer

The alarm is resolved with more screening, such as a targeted pat-down or a second pass

Answer

Every alarm has to be resolved before a passenger is cleared, usually with a second pass or a pat-down.

Question 5

A passenger leaves a bag at the checkpoint and does not come back to get it. What is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Treat it as unattended and follow the procedure for unclaimed or unattended items

Answer

Unattended items must be handled under set security and lost-property procedures.

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