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Training & Development Flashcards

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  1. How long is the basic TSO training program at the Transportation Security Administration Academy?

    Answer: 3 weeks

    New TSO candidates complete approximately 3 weeks of basic training at the TSA Academy in Glynco, Georgia.

  2. Which on-the-job training element requires a TSO trainee to be directly supervised while performing checkpoint screening duties?

    Answer: Supervised on-the-job training (OJT)

    During supervised OJT, a qualified TSO mentor directly observes and guides the trainee while performing live screening operations.

  3. What does the TSA's 'Behavior Detection' training teach officers to identify?

    Answer: Behavioral indicators of stress or deception

    Behavior Detection training equips TSOs to recognize observable behaviors that may indicate stress, fear, or deceptive intent.

  4. Which type of TSA training uses simulated threats inserted into live checkpoint operations to evaluate officer performance?

    Answer: Covert testing

    Covert testing (also called red team testing) involves undercover testers carrying simulated threat items through checkpoints to assess TSO detection skills.

  5. According to TSA policy, how often must TSOs complete recurrent X-ray image training?

    Answer: Monthly

    TSOs are required to complete recurrent X-ray image recognition training on a monthly basis to maintain proficiency.

  6. What is the purpose of the TSA's Integrated Passenger Screening Training (IPST)?

    Answer: To combine screening technology training with behavioral techniques

    IPST integrates multiple screening disciplines — technology, behavior detection, and document checking — into a unified training framework.

  7. A TSO fails a proficiency check during recurrent training. What is the standard next step?

    Answer: Reassignment to non-screening duties pending remedial training

    Officers who fail proficiency checks are typically removed from independent screening duties and must complete remedial training before retesting.