TSA TSA Problem Solving 5

Question 1

A checkpoint has 3 lanes each processing 5 passengers per minute. How many passengers clear in 20 minutes if all lanes run continuously?

Accepted Answer

300

Answer

Three lanes process 15 per minute, and 15 times 20 equals 300 passengers.

Question 2

Rule: escalate to law enforcement if a threat is confirmed OR a weapon is visible. A weapon is visible but the threat is unconfirmed. Escalate?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

An OR rule is satisfied when either condition is true, so the visible weapon requires escalation.

Question 3

A scanner misses 1 in every 250 items. Out of 1,000 items, how many are expected to be missed?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

1,000 divided by 250 equals 4 expected misses.

Question 4

Peak hours are 6-9 AM and 4-7 PM. A flight departs at 5:30 PM. Is it within peak hours?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

5:30 PM falls inside the 4-7 PM peak window.

Question 5

A backlog of 450 passengers must clear before a 40-minute deadline. What minimum combined rate per minute is required?

Accepted Answer

About 11.25 per minute

Answer

450 divided by 40 gives 11.25 passengers per minute as the minimum needed rate.

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