TSO Prohibited Items Identification 2

Question 1

A passenger's carry-on bag contains a snow globe larger than a tennis ball. How should a TSO handle this?

Accepted Answer

Prohibit it from carry-on because the liquid volume cannot be verified as 3.4 oz or less

Answer

Allow it since snow globes are not explicitly prohibited

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Confiscate it permanently as a security threat

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Subject it to additional screening only

Question 2

Which of the following tools is permitted in carry-on baggage?

Accepted Answer

Screwdriver 7 inches or shorter

Answer

Hammer

Answer

Screwdriver longer than 7 inches

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Wrench longer than 7 inches

Question 3

A passenger presents a realistic-looking toy gun made of plastic. What is the correct TSO action?

Accepted Answer

Prohibit it from carry-on; realistic replica firearms are not permitted

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Allow it since it is clearly a toy

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Allow it only if it is smaller than a real firearm

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Permit it after a physical inspection confirms no metal parts

Question 4

Which type of lighter is prohibited in both carry-on AND checked baggage?

Accepted Answer

Torch lighters (blue flame)

Answer

Disposable BIC-style lighters

Answer

Zippo-style lighters without fuel

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Common book matches

Question 5

A passenger is traveling with a cast iron skillet in their carry-on. What should a TSO do?

Accepted Answer

Prohibit it as it could be used as a club

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Allow it since cookware is not prohibited

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Allow it only if the handle is detached

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Require the passenger to wrap it in bubble wrap

Question 6

A passenger declares a personal oxygen concentrator in their carry-on. What is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Allow it; FAA-approved personal oxygen concentrators are permitted in carry-on

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Prohibit it; medical devices with batteries are not allowed

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Require it to be checked as oversize baggage

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Allow it only with a physician's note presented at the checkpoint

Question 7

Which of the following is permitted in carry-on baggage when properly packaged?

Accepted Answer

Dry ice up to 5.5 lbs for perishables

Answer

Flare gun with flares

Answer

Bear spray canister

Answer

Fueled camp stove