Airport Security Screening Procedures Flashcards

What does the TSA PreCheck program allow eligible travelers to do?

Answer: Use dedicated lanes with expedited screening, keeping shoes and belts on

TSA PreCheck allows pre-vetted travelers to use dedicated lanes where they keep shoes, belts, and light jackets on and laptops and liquids stay in the bag.

Under TSA regulations, who is responsible for screening airport employees who access secure areas?

Answer: The airport authority or operator, subject to TSA oversight

Airport operators are responsible for access control and employee screening in secure areas, subject to TSA-set standards and oversight.

What is the primary purpose of the 'no-fly list' maintained by the federal government?

Answer: To prevent known or suspected terrorists from boarding commercial aircraft

The no-fly list is a subset of the Terrorist Screening Database used to prevent individuals who pose a threat to aviation from boarding commercial aircraft.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) at security checkpoints?

Answer: To detect metallic and non-metallic threats concealed on a person's body

AIT uses millimeter wave technology to detect both metallic and non-metallic items (such as explosives, ceramics, or plastics) concealed under clothing.

If a passenger becomes hostile and refuses to comply with screening procedures, what should the security officer do first?

Answer: Attempt de-escalation and request supervisor assistance

De-escalation and supervisor involvement are the first steps; physical restraint and arrest are law enforcement actions, not primary screening officer duties.

What must a screening officer do when they identify a prohibited item in a passenger's carry-on bag?

Answer: Confiscate the item, document it, and inform the passenger of their options

Prohibited items must be confiscated with proper documentation; passengers must be informed they may check the item or make other arrangements.