TSA Prohibited Items and Baggage Policies 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under TSA's 3-1-1 liquids rule, the maximum liquid container size permitted in carry-on baggage is:
- 4 ounces (118 ml)
- 2 ounces (60 ml)
- 3.4 ounces (100 ml) (Correct answer)
- 5 ounces (150 ml)
Correct answer: 3.4 ounces (100 ml)
TSA's 3-1-1 rule limits each liquid container to 3.4 ounces (100 ml) or less when carried in carry-on baggage.
Question 2: How many quart-sized, clear plastic zip-top bags of liquids may each passenger bring through a TSA security checkpoint?
- Two bags
- One bag (Correct answer)
- Three bags
- No limit if items fit
Correct answer: One bag
The 3-1-1 rule allows each passenger one quart-sized clear plastic zip-top bag containing their liquids, gels, and aerosols.
Question 3: Which of the following items is permitted in carry-on baggage?
- A baseball bat
- A box cutter
- A 3-ounce aerosol deodorant (Correct answer)
- A snow globe larger than a tennis ball
Correct answer: A 3-ounce aerosol deodorant
Aerosols in containers of 3.4 ounces or less are permitted in carry-on baggage under the 3-1-1 rule, while baseball bats, box cutters, and oversized snow globes are prohibited.
Question 4: When transporting an unloaded firearm in checked baggage, the firearm must be placed:
- In a soft-sided bag secured with a TSA-approved lock
- In a hard-sided locked container and declared to the airline at check-in (Correct answer)
- Wrapped in clothing with ammunition stored separately in the same bag
- In original manufacturer packaging with a signed law enforcement form
Correct answer: In a hard-sided locked container and declared to the airline at check-in
TSA requires firearms in checked baggage to be unloaded, stored in a hard-sided locked container, and declared to the airline representative at check-in.
Question 5: Which of the following categories of items is prohibited in BOTH carry-on and checked baggage?
- Pocketknives with blades under 2 inches
- Aerosol hairspray in containers over 3.4 oz
- Explosive and incendiary materials (Correct answer)
- Pepper spray in containers under 4 fl oz
Correct answer: Explosive and incendiary materials
Explosive and incendiary materials are prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage because they pose an extreme and unacceptable safety risk on aircraft.
Question 6: Scissors are permitted in carry-on baggage when the blades measure:
- Less than 6 inches in total length
- Less than 4 inches from the pivot point (Correct answer)
- Less than 2 inches from tip to tip
- Less than 5 inches from the pivot point
Correct answer: Less than 4 inches from the pivot point
TSA permits scissors in carry-on baggage if the blades are shorter than 4 inches as measured from the pivot point.
Question 7: Spare lithium-ion batteries that are not installed in a device must be transported in:
- Checked baggage only
- Carry-on baggage only (Correct answer)
- Either carry-on or checked baggage at the passenger's discretion
- They are prohibited on all commercial passenger flights
Correct answer: Carry-on baggage only
Spare lithium-ion batteries must be in carry-on baggage only — not checked baggage — so flight crew can respond immediately if a battery ignites.
TSA Prohibited Items and Baggage Policies 1
Under TSA's 3-1-1 liquids rule, the maximum liquid container size permitted in carry-on baggage is: