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

Snow globes larger than a tennis ball cannot have their liquid volume verified as compliant with the 3-1-1 rule and must be prohibited from carry-on baggage.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Screwdriver 7 inches or shorter

Answer

Screwdrivers 7 inches or shorter (including the handle) are permitted in carry-on bags; longer tools and hammers must go in checked baggage.

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

Answer

Realistic replica firearms, even toys or props, are prohibited from carry-on baggage regardless of material.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Torch lighters (blue flame)

Answer

Torch lighters (also called blue flame or jet lighters) are prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage due to their high-intensity flame.

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

Answer

Cast iron skillets are prohibited from carry-on because they are heavy blunt objects that could be used as weapons; they must be packed in checked baggage.

(TSO) Transportation Security Officer Certification Practice Test

(TSO) Transportation Security Officer Certification Practice Test

TSO Prohibited Items Identification 2