TSA Basic TSA Practice 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which agency operates airport security screening checkpoints in the United States?
- Transportation Security Administration (Correct answer)
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Customs and Border Protection
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
Correct answer: Transportation Security Administration
The TSA is responsible for screening passengers and baggage at U.S. airports.
Question 2: A passenger presents an ID that appears altered. What is the correct first action for a screening officer?
- Notify a supervisor or law enforcement (Correct answer)
- Confiscate the ID and detain the passenger
- Allow the passenger through to avoid delays
- Photocopy the ID and return it
Correct answer: Notify a supervisor or law enforcement
Suspicious documents should be escalated to a supervisor or law enforcement rather than handled alone.
Question 3: Which item is generally NOT allowed in a carry-on bag under standard TSA rules?
- A pocketknife with a 4-inch blade (Correct answer)
- A laptop computer
- A sealed bag of chips
- A paperback book
Correct answer: A pocketknife with a 4-inch blade
Sharp knives exceeding permitted limits must be placed in checked baggage.
Question 4: What does the TSA 3-1-1 rule primarily govern?
- Liquids, gels, and aerosols in carry-on bags (Correct answer)
- The number of bags a passenger may check
- Boarding pass validity times
- Employee shift rotations
Correct answer: Liquids, gels, and aerosols in carry-on bags
The 3-1-1 rule limits liquids to 3.4 oz containers in one quart-sized bag per passenger.
Question 5: A coworker asks you to skip screening for their friend as a favor. What should you do?
- Refuse and report the request (Correct answer)
- Screen the friend more quickly
- Comply since it is a coworker
- Ignore the request quietly
Correct answer: Refuse and report the request
Bypassing screening violates security policy and must be refused and reported.
Question 6: The X-ray operator sees an unclear image of a bag. What is the best response?
- Request a physical bag search (Correct answer)
- Wave the bag through
- Ask the passenger what is inside and trust the answer
- Shut down the lane
Correct answer: Request a physical bag search
When an X-ray image is unclear, a physical inspection resolves the ambiguity.
Question 7: Which behavior best demonstrates good customer service at a checkpoint?
- Explaining procedures clearly and politely (Correct answer)
- Rushing passengers without instructions
- Ignoring passenger questions
- Raising your voice to speed the line
Correct answer: Explaining procedures clearly and politely
Clear, polite communication improves both security and the passenger experience.
TSA Basic TSA Practice 2
Which agency operates airport security screening checkpoints in the United States?