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Screening and Pat-Down Procedures Flashcards

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  1. Under TSA guidelines, when is an enhanced pat-down authorized?

    Answer: When an anomaly is detected after standard screening or AIT imaging

    Enhanced pat-downs are authorized when standard screening or AIT imaging detects an anomaly that requires further resolution.

  2. What is the correct order of steps when a passenger's Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) scan shows an alarm?

    Answer: Inform the passenger of the alarm location, conduct a targeted pat-down, and resolve the alarm

    When AIT flags an alarm, the officer informs the passenger of the location and conducts a targeted pat-down to resolve it.

  3. Which of the following is TRUE regarding pat-downs of children under 12?

    Answer: TSA uses modified, less-invasive pat-down procedures for children under 12

    TSA uses modified, age-appropriate procedures for children under 12 to minimize trauma while maintaining security.

  4. A passenger's prosthetic limb alarms the WTMD. What is the correct TSO response?

    Answer: Conduct a pat-down of the prosthetic and surrounding area

    Prosthetic limbs that cause alarms are screened via pat-down of the device and surrounding area rather than removal.

  5. During a pat-down, a TSO must check which area using the front of the hand?

    Answer: Outer arms and legs

    The front of the hand is used for non-sensitive areas such as outer arms and legs, while the back of the hand is used for sensitive areas.

  6. What must a TSO do before touching a passenger's head or hair during a pat-down?

    Answer: Ask the passenger if they have any head injuries or sensitivities and explain the procedure

    Officers must ask about sensitivities and explain what they will do before touching the head or hair area.

  7. If a passenger refuses to complete a pat-down after initially agreeing, the TSO should:

    Answer: Inform the passenger they will not be permitted to fly and notify a supervisor

    A passenger who refuses to complete a required pat-down cannot be permitted to enter the sterile area and the officer must notify a supervisor.