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Checkpoint Screening Procedures Flashcards

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  1. A passenger's carry-on bag alarms the X-ray machine but the image is unclear. What is the correct next step?

    Answer: Conduct a physical bag search to resolve the alarm

    When an X-ray alarm cannot be resolved visually, TSOs must perform a physical bag search to identify the source of the alarm.

  2. Which of the following items is generally permitted in carry-on baggage through a TSA checkpoint?

    Answer: A 3.4-ounce container of lotion in a quart-sized bag

    The TSA 3-1-1 rule allows liquids in containers of 3.4 oz or less, placed in a single quart-sized clear bag.

  3. A passenger refuses to remove their shoes at the checkpoint. What should the TSO do?

    Answer: Explain the requirement and offer alternative screening methods if applicable

    TSOs should calmly explain the screening requirement and may offer alternatives such as ETD (explosive trace detection) if the passenger cannot comply for medical reasons.

  4. What does AIT stand for in TSA checkpoint operations?

    Answer: Advanced Imaging Technology

    AIT stands for Advanced Imaging Technology, which includes millimeter wave scanners used at TSA checkpoints.

  5. During a pat-down, a TSO discovers a hard, unidentifiable object on a passenger. What is the appropriate action?

    Answer: Document and report the finding to a supervisor and resolve through additional screening

    Unidentifiable objects found during a pat-down must be reported to a supervisor and resolved through proper additional screening procedures.

  6. How should a TSO handle a passenger traveling with a CPAP machine?

    Answer: Permit it as a carry-on and screen it separately from other bag contents

    CPAP machines are allowed as carry-ons and are typically screened separately by placing them in a bin for X-ray imaging.

  7. What is the primary purpose of the Behavior Detection Officer (BDO) program at TSA checkpoints?

    Answer: To identify passengers exhibiting behaviors that may indicate a threat

    BDOs are trained to identify stress, fear, and deceptive behaviors that may indicate a security threat through observation techniques.