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Checkpoint Screening Procedures Flashcards

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  1. What should a TSO do if they notice a bag left unattended near the checkpoint with no visible owner?

    Answer: Treat it as a potential threat, keep people away, and notify law enforcement per protocol

    Unattended baggage is treated as a potential security threat; TSOs must follow protocol by securing the area and notifying law enforcement.

  2. Which of the following best describes the chain of custody for a prohibited item found at a checkpoint?

    Answer: The item is documented, secured, and handed off to law enforcement or a supervisor following established procedures

    Prohibited items must be properly documented and handled through the chain of custody to ensure accountability and legal compliance.

  3. A passenger with a visible prosthetic limb arrives at the checkpoint. What is the TSO's correct approach?

    Answer: Screen the prosthetic via pat-down or ETD while respecting the passenger's dignity

    TSOs screen prosthetics using pat-down or ETD methods while communicating respectfully with the passenger throughout the process.

  4. What is the role of a Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTSO) at the checkpoint?

    Answer: They provide on-the-spot guidance, resolve screening issues, and support TSOs during checkpoint operations

    LTSOs serve as working supervisors at the checkpoint, providing operational guidance and resolving screening issues as they arise.

  5. How often are TSOs required to test screening equipment such as X-ray machines and ETD devices?

    Answer: At intervals specified by TSA standard operating procedures, typically at the start of each shift

    TSA SOPs require equipment testing at regular intervals, typically at the start of each shift, to ensure operational accuracy and reliability.

  6. What action should a TSO take if a passenger claims a liquid medication exceeds 3.4 ounces?

    Answer: Allow it in reasonable quantities after informing the passenger it is subject to additional screening

    TSA allows medically necessary liquids in excess of 3.4 ounces but they are subject to additional screening such as ETD testing.

  7. A passenger is selected for AIT screening but declines. What must the TSO do?

    Answer: Offer the passenger a pat-down as an alternative screening method

    Passengers who decline AIT screening must be offered a pat-down as an alternative; they cannot simply be denied entry without alternative screening.