TSO Screening and Pat-Down Procedures 2

Question 1

When must a TSO offer a passenger the option of a private screening during a pat-down?

Accepted Answer

Before any pat-down is conducted

Answer

Only when the passenger requests it

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Only when the alarm is triggered a second time

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Only when a supervisor is present

Question 2

Which technique does TSA use during a standard pat-down to check sensitive areas?

Accepted Answer

Back-of-the-hand technique for sensitive areas

Answer

Pinching motion with fingers

Answer

Firm grip with full palm

Answer

Only visual inspection without physical contact

Question 3

A passenger with an insulin pump attached to their body approaches the checkpoint. What should the TSO do?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a targeted pat-down around the device instead of having it removed

Answer

Ask the passenger to remove it for X-ray

Answer

Deny boarding until a physician clears the device

Answer

Wave the passenger through without screening

Question 4

What is the TSO's responsibility regarding the gender of the officer performing a pat-down?

Accepted Answer

The pat-down must be performed by an officer of the same gender as the passenger

Answer

Any officer may perform any pat-down regardless of gender

Answer

Gender matching is only required for children under 12

Answer

The passenger has no say in the officer's gender

Question 5

How should a TSO handle a passenger who becomes verbally aggressive but compliant during a pat-down?

Accepted Answer

Remain calm, continue the pat-down professionally, and report the behavior to a supervisor

Answer

Immediately stop the pat-down and call law enforcement

Answer

Raise their voice to match the passenger's tone

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Skip remaining steps of the pat-down for safety

Question 6

When screening a passenger in a wheelchair, which step is required before beginning a pat-down?

Accepted Answer

The officer must explain the procedure to the passenger before beginning

Answer

The passenger must transfer to a standard chair

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A supervisor must be called to observe

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The wheelchair must be sent through the X-ray tunnel first

Question 7

What should a TSO do if a pat-down reveals a hard, irregularly shaped object under clothing that the passenger cannot explain?

Accepted Answer

Refer the passenger to additional screening and notify a supervisor

Answer

Allow the passenger to proceed if they seem trustworthy

Answer

Immediately detain the passenger and call police

Answer

Repeat the pat-down and ignore it if not felt again