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Current Question
According to ASF screening procedures, if a passenger triggers a metal detector alarm and has not removed metallic items, what happens?
  • A. The passenger is immediately detained
  • B. The passenger undergoes additional screening until the alarm is resolved
  • C. The passenger can proceed with a warning
  • D. The passenger must pay a penalty
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
If the metal detector alarm is triggered, the passenger will undergo additional screening (e.g., pat-down search) until the alarm is resolved.
Related Question 1
According to ASF policies, what is required of passengers when going through the metal detector?
  • A. Divesting all metal items into trays
  • B. Holding hands together at the waist
  • C. Shouting their name
  • D. Holding their breath
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Passengers must remove and place all metal objects (phones, keys, coins) into bins for separate scanning.
Related Question 2
What measures are taken to handle alarms from the shoe metal detectors?
  • A. Shoes may be scanned or checked separately
  • B. Passengers are forced to walk barefoot
  • C. Everyone is detained
  • D. Shoes are ignored
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Passengers may be asked to remove their shoes for X-ray; heavy shoes should be avoided.
Related Question 3
What is the immediate action if a passenger’s cellphone triggers a security alarm?
  • A. It never triggers an alarm
  • B. The officer will ask the passenger to remove it from their body and pass through again
  • C. Station is evacuated
  • D. Flight is cancelled
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Cell phones contain metal that can trigger detectors. The passenger is asked to remove it from their pockets and retry.
Related Question 4
Which category of item includes fire alarms and smoke detectors?
  • A. Safety equipment (not dangerous goods)
  • B. Stun devices
  • C. Firearms
  • D. Workers’ Tools
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Fire alarms/detectors are part of the safety infrastructure, not classified as dangerous items by ASF.
Related Question 5
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
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Screening aims to detect dangerous or prohibited items on persons or in bags to ensure flight safety.