TSA TSA Regulations and Compliance 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the TSA rule governing liquids in carry-on baggage?
- Any amount of liquid is allowed if it is a non-alcoholic beverage
- Liquids must be in containers of 3.4 oz or less, placed in one quart-sized clear bag (Correct answer)
- Liquids are unlimited in carry-on if purchased before the checkpoint
- No liquids are allowed in carry-on baggage under any circumstances
Correct answer: Liquids must be in containers of 3.4 oz or less, placed in one quart-sized clear bag
The TSA 3-1-1 rule requires liquids in containers of 3.4 oz (100 mL) or less, in a single quart-sized clear resealable bag, one bag per passenger.
Question 2: Which federal legislation established the Transportation Security Administration?
- Homeland Security Act of 2002
- Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001 (Correct answer)
- Patriot Act of 2001
- Federal Aviation Administration Act of 1958
Correct answer: Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001
The Aviation and Transportation Security Act, signed in November 2001 following 9/11, created the TSA.
Question 3: What key benefit does TSA PreCheck provide to enrolled travelers?
- Free checked baggage on all U.S. airlines
- Expedited screening that allows shoes, laptops, and belts to remain on or in bags (Correct answer)
- Priority boarding on all domestic flights
- Exemption from all security screening
Correct answer: Expedited screening that allows shoes, laptops, and belts to remain on or in bags
TSA PreCheck members use dedicated lanes where they can leave on shoes, light jackets, and belts and keep laptops and liquids in their bags.
Question 4: Which of the following items is always prohibited in BOTH carry-on and checked baggage?
- Lithium batteries
- Firearms (unloaded, in hard-sided locked case)
- Lighter fluid
- Explosive and incendiary devices (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Explosive and incendiary devices
Explosive and incendiary devices are absolutely prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage on commercial flights.
Question 5: What is the primary purpose of the No Fly List?
- To track frequent flyers for tax purposes
- To prevent individuals identified as threats to aviation from boarding commercial aircraft (Correct answer)
- To deny boarding to passengers with unpaid fines
- To flag passengers with criminal records for additional screening only
Correct answer: To prevent individuals identified as threats to aviation from boarding commercial aircraft
The No Fly List, maintained by the Terrorist Screening Center, prohibits listed individuals from boarding commercial aircraft in or bound for the U.S.
Question 6: Under the 3-1-1 liquids rule, what is the maximum container size allowed for liquids in carry-on baggage?
- 1 oz (30 mL)
- 2 oz (60 mL)
- 3.4 oz (100 mL) (Correct answer)
- 4 oz (120 mL)
Correct answer: 3.4 oz (100 mL)
Each individual liquid container must be 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less to be permitted in carry-on baggage.
TSA TSA Regulations and Compliance 1
What is the TSA rule governing liquids in carry-on baggage?