TSA Basic TSA Practice 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: During screening, a passenger becomes verbally aggressive. What is the recommended approach?
- Stay calm and follow de-escalation procedures (Correct answer)
- Match their tone to assert authority
- Immediately close the checkpoint
- Physically restrain the passenger
Correct answer: Stay calm and follow de-escalation procedures
Remaining calm and de-escalating is the standard professional response.
Question 2: What is the main purpose of the Advanced Imaging Technology (body scanner)?
- To detect concealed items on a person (Correct answer)
- To measure passenger height
- To scan boarding passes
- To weigh carry-on bags
Correct answer: To detect concealed items on a person
Body scanners detect metallic and non-metallic items hidden under clothing.
Question 3: If you find a prohibited item, when should the incident be documented?
- As soon as procedures allow (Correct answer)
- Only at the end of your shift
- Only if a supervisor asks
- Documentation is not required
Correct answer: As soon as procedures allow
Prohibited-item discoveries should be documented promptly per protocol.
Question 4: A number pattern reads 2, 4, 8, 16, __. What is the next number?
- 32 (Correct answer)
- 20
- 24
- 18
Correct answer: 32
Each number doubles the previous one, so 16 doubled is 32.
Question 5: Which of these is a core TSA value expected of officers?
- Integrity (Correct answer)
- Favoritism
- Complacency
- Secrecy from supervisors
Correct answer: Integrity
Integrity is a foundational value guiding officer conduct.
Question 6: A passenger with a valid medical device asks not to walk through the scanner. What is appropriate?
- Offer an alternative screening method (Correct answer)
- Deny boarding
- Force them through the scanner
- Skip screening entirely
Correct answer: Offer an alternative screening method
Alternative screening such as a pat-down accommodates medical needs while maintaining security.
Question 7: In the image X-ray test, why is object recognition speed important?
- High passenger volume requires quick, accurate decisions (Correct answer)
- It reduces machine maintenance
- It shortens officer training
- It lowers airport fees
Correct answer: High passenger volume requires quick, accurate decisions
Officers must identify threats quickly to keep lines moving safely.
TSA Basic TSA Practice 3
During screening, a passenger becomes verbally aggressive.
What is the recommended approach?