TSO Prohibited Items and Threat Recognition 3

Question 1

How much liquid is a passenger permitted to carry in a single container in their carry-on under TSA's 3-1-1 rule?

Accepted Answer

Up to 3.4 ounces (100 ml)

Answer

The TSA 3-1-1 rule limits each liquid container to 3.4 ounces (100 ml) or less per item.

Question 2

An X-ray image shows a dense rectangular mass in the corner of a bag with wires visible nearby. What is the priority action?

Accepted Answer

Flag the bag for additional screening and alert a supervisor

Answer

Dense masses combined with visible wiring are indicators of a potential IED and require immediate escalation to additional screening and supervisor notification.

Question 3

Which type of knife is permitted in carry-on baggage under current TSA rules?

Accepted Answer

A plastic or round-bladed butter knife

Answer

Plastic knives and round-bladed butter knives are permitted in carry-on baggage; all other knives (including pocketknives) are prohibited.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of TSA's Behavioral Detection Officer (BDO) program?

Accepted Answer

To identify individuals exhibiting suspicious behaviors that may indicate a security threat

Answer

BDOs are trained to observe and identify clusters of behaviors and appearance indicators that may signal deceptive intent or a security threat.

Question 5

A passenger claims that a white powder in an unlabeled bag is protein supplement. What should the TSO do?

Accepted Answer

Apply additional screening such as ETD swabbing and escalate if results are inconclusive

Answer

Unidentified powders require additional screening using Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) or other methods, with escalation to law enforcement if results are suspicious.

(TSO) Transportation Security Officer Certification Practice Test

(TSO) Transportation Security Officer Certification Practice Test

TSO Prohibited Items and Threat Recognition 3