TSO Prohibited Items Identification 4

Question 1

A passenger's carry-on contains a bottle of wine (750 ml) purchased before the checkpoint. What is the correct ruling?

Accepted Answer

Prohibited; all alcohol over 3.4 oz is banned in carry-on

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Allowed since it was purchased in the terminal

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Allowed if the alcohol content is under 24%

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Allowed only if in original sealed packaging

Question 2

Which type of firearm magazine or clip rule applies to checked baggage?

Accepted Answer

Magazines and clips must be unloaded and may be transported in checked baggage

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Loaded magazines are permitted in checked baggage if the firearm is unloaded

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Magazines are prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage

Answer

Magazines with ammunition must be in a locked hard-sided container

Question 3

A passenger presents a personal water bottle that is full of water. How should the TSO handle this?

Accepted Answer

Require the passenger to empty it before proceeding through the checkpoint

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Allow it since water is not a threat

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Allow it if the passenger drinks from it to prove it is water

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Confiscate it regardless of what the liquid is

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

CO2 cartridge bicycle tire inflator (small, max 75g CO2)

Answer

Compressed gas cylinder (scuba tank)

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Pepper spray canister

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Aerosol insecticide (16 oz)

Question 5

A passenger has a checked bag with a firearm. They claim it is locked but the TSO cannot verify this at the checkpoint. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Require the passenger to demonstrate that the container is locked before accepting it

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Accept the bag on the passenger's word

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Refuse the bag entirely and notify law enforcement

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Tag the bag as unverified and forward it to the airline

Question 6

Which of the following liquids is EXEMPT from the 3-1-1 rule when carried in reasonable quantities?

Accepted Answer

Baby formula and breast milk for infants traveling with the passenger

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Cologne (4 oz bottle)

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Hair gel in a 5 oz container

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Sunscreen (6 oz tube)

Question 7

A passenger's bag triggers an alarm for explosive trace detection (ETD). The follow-up ETD swab also tests positive. What is the next step?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a thorough physical bag search and if still unresolved, involve law enforcement

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Allow the passenger to proceed after a pat-down

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Confiscate the bag and detain the passenger immediately

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Re-test once more with ETD and release the passenger if the third test is negative