TSA Eligibility and Requirements 2

Question 1

Which of the following disqualifies an applicant from TSA employment under the Aviation and Transportation Security Act?

Accepted Answer

A felony conviction at any time

Answer

The Aviation and Transportation Security Act permanently disqualifies anyone convicted of a felony from TSA employment.

Question 2

What is the minimum vision requirement for TSA Transportation Security Officers (TSOs)?

Accepted Answer

Correctable to 20/40 in each eye or better

Answer

TSOs must have vision correctable to 20/40 or better in each eye, with or without corrective lenses.

Question 3

How long must a TSA applicant have been a U.S. citizen or national before applying?

Accepted Answer

There is no waiting period; citizenship at time of application is sufficient

Answer

TSA requires U.S. citizenship or national status at the time of application with no minimum duration requirement.

Question 4

Which physical demand is explicitly tested during the TSA pre-employment physical ability test?

Accepted Answer

Lifting and carrying up to 70 pounds

Answer

TSA's physical ability test includes lifting, carrying, and maneuvering items weighing up to 70 pounds.

Question 5

An applicant has a prior misdemeanor conviction for domestic violence. How does this affect TSA eligibility?

Accepted Answer

It is a disqualifying factor under federal law regardless of age

Answer

Under the Lautenberg Amendment, a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction permanently prohibits possession of firearms, disqualifying TSA applicants.

(TSA) Transportation Security Administration Certified Practice Test

(TSA) Transportation Security Administration Certified Practice Test

TSA Eligibility and Requirements 2