Security Maintenance and Law & Order MCQs with Answers and Explanations

Coordination with police means ASF may:

A. Hand over criminal suspects found in airport areas to the police for processing
B. Ask the police to handle routine flight announcements
C. Compete with the police
D. Have no contact

Explanation:
ASF works with the police to take cognizance of offenses at airports, so that suspects are transferred to the police jurisdiction.

Which is an example of an "incident" ASF would include in report writing?

A. Routine boarding
B. Security breach, discovered threat, or emergency response action
C. Sun rising
D. Flight landing on time

Explanation:
Incidents include any security events or anomalies (such as alarms, contraband finds, or attacks) that ASF documents for action and review.

ASF’s chain of command ultimately leads up to:

A. The President of Pakistan
B. The Federal Government, through the Director General and the Aviation Secretary
C. The United Nations Air Transport Wing
D. No one

Explanation:
ASF is part of the Civil Aviation Division under the Federal Government, with the DG at the top of its hierarchy.

Which category of item includes fire alarms and smoke detectors?

A. Safety equipment (not dangerous goods)
B. Stun devices
C. Firearms
D. Workers’ Tools

Explanation:
Fire alarms/detectors are part of the safety infrastructure, not classified as dangerous items by ASF.

Access to the airside is controlled through:

A. Checking boarding passes at the gate
B. Issuing and checking Airport Entry Passes for authorized persons
C. Not allowing anyone
D. Asking nicely

Explanation:
Access to the airside is only allowed to those with a valid entry pass under the “Need to Enter” policy.

The primary purpose of airport passenger screening is to detect ______.

A. Prohibited items and security threats (weapons, explosives, etc.)
B. Average height of passengers
C. Number of shoes in use
D. Weather suitability

Explanation:
Screening aims to detect dangerous or prohibited items on persons or in bags to ensure flight safety.

What should ASF personnel do with a plastic bag full of loose change found on a person?

A. Consider it a security threat and inspect it (metal detector)
B. Ask the passenger to empty it (if metal triggers) or let it go
C. Confiscate as contraband
D. Eat the coins

Explanation:
Loose coins can trigger alarms; the passenger would typically be asked to hold them until screening is clear.

Which of the following is NOT a typical ASF duty?

A. X-ray baggage screening
B. Diplomacy with other countries (no)
C. Patrolling the airport grounds
D. Verifying passenger documents

Explanation:
ASF is not involved in international diplomacy; it focuses on on-ground airport security tasks.

If a non-English speaking passenger is found in violation of a rule, ASF should:

A. Arrest immediately
B. Explain in a language they understand, possibly with an interpreter
C. Ignore the violation
D. Fine them immediately

Explanation:
ASF would attempt communication (often through announcements or a translator) to ensure compliance before taking action.

ASF’s screening of cargo (airfreight) is usually done in coordination with:

A. Passenger confusion
B. Customs and Aviation Security authorities
C. Air India
D. Tourist agencies

Explanation:
Cargo screening involves Customs and CAA’s security staff, with ASF overseeing overall security.