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Credential Requirements Flashcards

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  1. Which type of background investigation is conducted on TSO candidates before they receive a security clearance determination?

    Answer: Tier 1 National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI)

    TSO candidates undergo a Tier 1 NACI, which includes checks of national agency records, local law enforcement, and written inquiries appropriate for low-risk public trust positions.

  2. A TSO applicant tested positive for marijuana on the pre-employment drug test but holds a valid medical marijuana card in a state where it is legal. What is the likely outcome?

    Answer: Applicant is disqualified because federal law governs TSA employment

    TSA is a federal agency and follows federal law, under which marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance; state medical marijuana laws do not provide an exemption.

  3. Which of the following controlled substances is NOT included in the standard TSA pre-employment 5-panel drug test?

    Answer: Benzodiazepines

    The standard federal 5-panel test screens for marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and phencyclidine (PCP); benzodiazepines are not part of the standard panel.

  4. TSA requires TSO applicants to meet a vision standard. Which statement correctly describes this requirement?

    Answer: Distant vision must be correctable to 20/30 in each eye

    TSA requires distant visual acuity correctable to 20/30 in each eye with or without corrective lenses; uncorrected 20/20 is not required.

  5. What is the purpose of the TSA Applicant Medical Questionnaire submitted during the hiring process?

    Answer: To identify medical conditions that may affect ability to perform essential job functions

    The medical questionnaire helps TSA determine whether any medical conditions would prevent the applicant from performing the essential physical and cognitive functions required of a TSO.

  6. Under TSA's pre-employment requirements, an applicant who used cocaine recreationally two years ago would be:

    Answer: Evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering recency and patterns of use

    TSA evaluates past drug use on a case-by-case basis, considering factors such as recency, frequency, and whether the use reflects a pattern of poor judgment.

  7. TSO candidates must demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing English. This requirement exists primarily because:

    Answer: Effective communication in English is essential for security instructions and reporting

    TSOs must read security directives, write incident reports, and communicate screening instructions clearly in English, making English proficiency a genuine job requirement.