ACC ACC Airport Security and Compliance Questions and Answers 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which US federal agency is responsible for screening passengers and carry-on baggage at commercial airports?
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (Correct answer)
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Correct answer: Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
The TSA, established after 9/11, is the federal agency tasked with security screening of passengers and baggage at US commercial airports.
Question 2: What is the TSA liquid rule for carry-on bags?
- Liquids must be 3.4 oz (100ml) or less per container, in a single quart-sized clear bag (Correct answer)
- Liquids up to 8 oz are permitted in carry-on bags
- No liquids of any kind are allowed in the cabin
- Liquids are unlimited if purchased after the security checkpoint
Correct answer: Liquids must be 3.4 oz (100ml) or less per container, in a single quart-sized clear bag
The TSA's 3-1-1 rule limits carry-on liquids to containers of 3.4 oz or less, all fitting in one quart-sized clear zip-top bag per passenger.
Question 3: TSA PreCheck allows eligible passengers to:
- Use expedited lanes and keep shoes and laptops in their bags during screening (Correct answer)
- Skip all security screening entirely
- Board the aircraft before other passengers
- Carry larger liquids through security
Correct answer: Use expedited lanes and keep shoes and laptops in their bags during screening
TSA PreCheck members use dedicated lanes where they do not need to remove shoes, belts, or laptops, speeding up the screening process.
Question 4: Which program allows US Customs pre-clearance for international travelers entering the US?
- Global Entry (Correct answer)
- TSA PreCheck
- NEXUS
- SENTRI
Correct answer: Global Entry
Global Entry is a CBP program that permits pre-approved travelers to use automated kiosks for expedited US customs clearance upon arrival from abroad.
Question 5: Under DOT regulations, what is the maximum tarmac delay allowed for domestic US flights before passengers must be offered deplaning?
- 3 hours (Correct answer)
- 2 hours
- 4 hours
- 1 hour
Correct answer: 3 hours
The DOT's tarmac delay rule requires US airlines to provide passengers the option to deplane after a 3-hour tarmac delay on domestic flights.
Question 6: What does the APIS (Advance Passenger Information System) require airlines to transmit to US CBP?
- Passenger biographic and travel document data before departure (Correct answer)
- Passenger meal preferences
- Baggage weight and dimensions
- Frequent flyer tier status
Correct answer: Passenger biographic and travel document data before departure
APIS requires airlines to electronically transmit passenger passport, visa, and travel document information to US Customs before the aircraft departs.
ACC ACC Airport Security and Compliance Questions and Answers 1
Which US federal agency is responsible for screening passengers and carry-on baggage at commercial airports?