Transportation Security Officer (TSO) Certification Exam

Question 1

A passenger is traveling with medically necessary liquids in a container larger than 3.4 ounces. Which of the following is the correct procedure for the TSO to follow?

Confiscate the item as it exceeds the 3-1-1 rule limit. Allow the item but require the passenger to check it in their baggage. Inform the passenger that the item requires additional screening and separate it from other belongings. Instruct the passenger to discard a portion of the liquid until it is less than 3.4 ounces.

Correct Answer:

Inform the passenger that the item requires additional screening and separate it from other belongings.

Question 2

During screening with the Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT), an anomaly is detected on a passenger. The passenger refuses a pat-down. What is the most likely outcome?

The passenger will be allowed to proceed to their flight after a verbal warning. The passenger will be denied access to the sterile area and will not be able to board their flight. The TSO will conduct a pat-down against the passenger's will. The passenger will be offered an alternative screening method, such as a walk-through metal detector.

Correct Answer:

The passenger will be denied access to the sterile area and will not be able to board their flight.

Question 3

What is the standard procedure regarding pat-downs for passengers who identify as a different gender than what might be perceived?

A pat-down must be conducted by two TSOs, one of each gender. The pat-down is conducted by an officer of the same gender as the passenger purports themselves to be. The passenger must present identification verifying their gender before the pat-down. Pat-downs in such cases are only conducted by a lead or supervisory TSO.

Correct Answer:

The pat-down is conducted by an officer of the same gender as the passenger purports themselves to be.

Question 4

A TSO is screening the carry-on bag of a family with a 10-year-old child. Which of the following items is subject to modified screening procedures specifically for the child?

The child's laptop computer. The child's shoes and light jacket. The child's quart-sized bag of liquids. The child's backpack full of toys.

Correct Answer:

The child's shoes and light jacket.

Question 5

According to the 3-1-1 rule for liquids, what does the '1' represent?

Liquids must be in 1-ounce containers. Only 1 liquid item is allowed per passenger. All liquid containers must fit in 1 clear, quart-sized, zip-top bag. Passengers are allowed 1 liter of liquids in total.

Correct Answer:

All liquid containers must fit in 1 clear, quart-sized, zip-top bag.

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Prepare with the Transportation Security Officer (TSO) Certification Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 110 questions covering passenger, screening, security, x-ray, and procedure. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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