TSO Prohibited Items Identification 3

Question 1

A passenger's X-ray image shows a cylindrical object with wires attached inside a laptop bag. What is the FIRST step a TSO should take?

Accepted Answer

Call for a supervisor and treat it as a possible IED until cleared

Answer

Immediately evacuate the checkpoint

Answer

Open the bag and manually inspect the object

Answer

Allow the passenger to open the bag and explain the item

Question 2

Which of these knife types is ALWAYS prohibited in carry-on baggage regardless of blade length?

Accepted Answer

Box cutter / razor blade

Answer

Swiss Army knife

Answer

Pocket knife with a 2-inch blade

Answer

Folding knife with a locking blade under 2.36 inches

Question 3

A traveler has a checked bag containing an unloaded firearm and loose ammunition stored separately. Is this compliant with TSA rules?

Accepted Answer

No, ammunition must be in the original factory box or equivalent approved container

Answer

Yes, unloaded firearms and loose ammunition are both allowed in checked baggage separately

Answer

Yes, as long as the firearm is declared

Answer

No, ammunition is never allowed in checked baggage

Question 4

Which of the following is considered a prohibited item in carry-on due to its gel-like consistency exceeding 3.4 oz?

Accepted Answer

Peanut butter jar (16 oz)

Answer

Solid deodorant stick

Answer

Solid bar of soap

Answer

Powder-based makeup compact

Question 5

A passenger has 4 lithium-ion spare batteries (each 100Wh) in their checked bag. What action should the TSO take?

Accepted Answer

Flag the bag; spare lithium batteries are prohibited in checked baggage and must go in carry-on

Answer

Allow them; spare batteries under 100Wh are permitted in checked baggage

Answer

Allow up to 2 and prohibit the remaining 2

Answer

Confiscate all four as hazardous materials

Question 6

Which martial arts weapon is prohibited in carry-on baggage?

Accepted Answer

Nunchucks

Answer

Yoga mat strap

Answer

Resistance bands

Answer

Foam training sword

Question 7

A passenger presents a medical syringe and claims it is for insulin. There is no medication present. What should the TSO do?

Accepted Answer

Request the associated medication or prescription label; without it, the syringe may be denied

Answer

Confiscate the syringe since no medication is present

Answer

Allow it without question as medical syringes are always permitted

Answer

Escalate immediately to law enforcement