U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Officer Passenger Practice Questions

A passenger wants to carry a large bottle of liquid onto the plane. What should you do?

• AA. Allow it if itÕs sealed
• BB. Allow it if itÕs unopened
• CC. Inform them about the limit
• DD. Confiscate the item

While conducting a security check, you notice a passenger acting nervously. What is your next step?

• AA. Conduct a thorough search
• BB. Report to a supervisor
• CC. Ignore it
• DD. Ask the passenger if theyÕre okay

A passenger is trying to check in a pet as carry-on luggage. What is your response?

• AA. Allow it if it's small
• BB. Let them do as they wish
• CC. Ask them to leave the pet home
• DD. Inform them of the policy

A passenger is arguing with you about removing their shoes for screening. How should you handle the situation?

• AA. Call security
• BB. Stand firm without explanation
• CC. Politely explain the rules
• DD. Allow them to keep shoes on

You find a knife in a passengerÕs bag during screening. What action must you take?

• AA. Confiscate without reporting
• BB. Notify a supervisor
• CC. Inform the passenger
• DD. Dispose of the knife

A passenger is late for their flight and is rushing through security. What is your best course of action?

• AA. Let them board without screening
• BB. Follow the standard procedure
• CC. Rush them through
• DD. Allow them to skip the line