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

Answer

All liquids, including alcohol purchased before the checkpoint, must comply with the 3-1-1 rule; bottles over 3.4 oz are prohibited unless purchased past the security checkpoint.

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

Answer

Unloaded firearm magazines and clips are permitted in checked baggage; loaded magazines are prohibited because loose ammunition must be properly contained.

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

Answer

Passengers must empty reusable water bottles before the checkpoint; empty bottles can pass through and be refilled after security.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Small CO2 cartridges up to 75g used for bicycle tires are permitted in carry-on; the other items are prohibited due to compressed gas or hazardous content.

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

Answer

TSA requires that firearm containers in checked baggage be locked with a non-TSA lock; the passenger must demonstrate the container is locked before it is accepted.

(TSO) Transportation Security Officer Certification Practice Test

(TSO) Transportation Security Officer Certification Practice Test

TSO Prohibited Items Identification 4