TSA Prohibited Items and Baggage Policies

Question 1

Under TSA's 3-1-1 liquids rule, the maximum liquid container size permitted in carry-on baggage is:

Accepted Answer

3.4 ounces (100 ml)

Answer

4 ounces (118 ml)

Answer

2 ounces (60 ml)

Answer

5 ounces (150 ml)

Question 2

How many quart-sized, clear plastic zip-top bags of liquids may each passenger bring through a TSA security checkpoint?

Accepted Answer

One bag

Answer

Two bags

Answer

Three bags

Answer

No limit if items fit

Question 3

Which of the following items is permitted in carry-on baggage?

Accepted Answer

A 3-ounce aerosol deodorant

Answer

A baseball bat

Answer

A box cutter

Answer

A snow globe larger than a tennis ball

Question 4

When transporting an unloaded firearm in checked baggage, the firearm must be placed:

Accepted Answer

In a hard-sided locked container and declared to the airline at check-in

Answer

In a soft-sided bag secured with a TSA-approved lock

Answer

Wrapped in clothing with ammunition stored separately in the same bag

Answer

In original manufacturer packaging with a signed law enforcement form

Question 5

Which of the following categories of items is prohibited in BOTH carry-on and checked baggage?

Accepted Answer

Explosive and incendiary materials

Answer

Pocketknives with blades under 2 inches

Answer

Aerosol hairspray in containers over 3.4 oz

Answer

Pepper spray in containers under 4 fl oz

Question 6

Scissors are permitted in carry-on baggage when the blades measure:

Accepted Answer

Less than 4 inches from the pivot point

Answer

Less than 6 inches in total length

Answer

Less than 2 inches from tip to tip

Answer

Less than 5 inches from the pivot point

Question 7

Spare lithium-ion batteries that are not installed in a device must be transported in:

Accepted Answer

Carry-on baggage only

Answer

Checked baggage only

Answer

Either carry-on or checked baggage at the passenger's discretion

Answer

They are prohibited on all commercial passenger flights