TSA TSA Problem Solving 2

Question 1

A checkpoint processes 4 passengers per minute. If 120 passengers arrive at 6:00 AM and 60 more arrive each subsequent hour, how many total passengers are waiting at 7:00 AM before that hour's processing?

Accepted Answer

60

Answer

In one hour the lane clears 240 passengers, so the initial 120 are gone and only the 60 new arrivals remain.

Question 2

A bag is flagged if it contains a prohibited item OR weighs over 50 lbs. A bag weighs 48 lbs and contains no prohibited items. What action is correct?

Accepted Answer

Clear the bag

Answer

Neither condition is met, so the bag should be cleared.

Question 3

Three lanes have wait times of 12, 8, and 15 minutes. A new passenger should be directed to which lane to minimize their wait?

Accepted Answer

The 8-minute lane

Answer

The shortest current wait time is 8 minutes, minimizing the passenger's delay.

Question 4

If every 5th bag requires a secondary search and 200 bags pass through, how many secondary searches occur?

Accepted Answer

40

Answer

200 divided by 5 equals 40 secondary searches.

Question 5

A rule states: passengers with boarding passes marked 'SSSS' get additional screening. A passenger's pass shows 'SSSS'. What must happen?

Accepted Answer

Additional screening

Answer

The SSSS marking triggers mandatory additional screening.

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TSA TSA Problem Solving 2