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Screening and Pat-Down Procedures Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following items does NOT require additional screening if discovered during a pat-down?

    Answer: A soft, flat item consistent with a wallet in a rear pocket

    A soft, flat item consistent with a wallet in a pocket is consistent with normal personal items and does not automatically require additional screening.

  2. A passenger claims a religious head covering prevents them from removing it for inspection. How should the TSO respond?

    Answer: Conduct an officer pat-down of the head covering and offer private screening

    TSA accommodates religious head coverings by offering a private screening and conducting an officer pat-down of the covering.

  3. What is the purpose of the 'resolution pat-down' compared to a standard pat-down?

    Answer: It is targeted to a specific area identified by imaging or alarm

    A resolution pat-down is targeted to the specific area flagged by AIT or alarm technology to resolve the detected anomaly.

  4. When should a TSO change gloves during the screening process?

    Answer: Between each passenger screening

    TSA officers must change gloves between each passenger to prevent cross-contamination and maintain hygiene standards.

  5. During a pat-down, the TSO notices the passenger is visibly distressed and crying. What is the best action?

    Answer: Pause, acknowledge the passenger's feelings, offer private screening if not already offered, and continue professionally

    Officers should acknowledge distress, ensure the passenger is aware of all options including private screening, and continue professionally.

  6. A pat-down reveals what appears to be a cast on a passenger's arm. What is the correct procedure?

    Answer: Pat down over and around the cast and use ETD swabbing

    Casts and bandages are screened by patting over and around them and supplemented with explosive trace detection (ETD) swabbing.

  7. Which statement best describes when a TSO may conduct a pat-down without AIT alarming first?

    Answer: When random selection, passenger opt-out of AIT, or observable anomaly warrants it

    Pat-downs may be triggered by random selection, a passenger's opt-out from AIT, or a visible/detectable anomaly even without AIT.