Selected MCQ

Current Question
Which one of these is NOT a prohibited item in the cabin?
  • A. Small sewing needle (treated as medical/necessary)
  • B. Pocketknife with 7 cm blade (too long)
  • C. Non-lance knives under 6 cm (usually allowed)
  • D. Box cutter
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Tiny items like sewing needles (for medical reasons) or scissors under 6 cm are generally allowed; longer blades and cutters are banned.
Related Question 1
ASF’s list of prohibited cabin items includes all EXCEPT:
  • A. All types of toy or replica firearms
  • B. Sharp objects with blades over 6 cm
  • C. Baseball bats (blunt instruments)
  • D. Empty plastic bottles
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Empty bottles are generally allowed; toy guns, large blades, and bats are listed as prohibited.
Related Question 2
Which of these is a prohibited liquid item in cabin baggage under ASF rules?
  • A. Liquid hand sanitizer in an 80ml bottle (allowed)
  • B. Perfume in 150ml bottle (no, over 100ml)
  • C. Pack of gum
  • D. Pack of gum
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Any liquid container larger than 100ml is prohibited in cabin baggage unless exempted (like some medications or baby food).
Related Question 3
Which is not a category of prohibited items under ASF’s list?
  • A. Sharp objects
  • B. Liquids (subject to restrictions, but not in the list of dangerous goods)
  • C. Firearms
  • D. Explosives
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Liquids are regulated separately (limit 100ml) but are not listed under “dangerous goods and articles” categories on that page.
Related Question 4
ASF’s screening for prohibited items is MOST closely aligned with which ICAO Annex?
  • A. Annex 9 (Facilitation)
  • B. Annex 17 (Aviation Security)
  • C. Annex 1 (Personnel Licensing)
  • D. Annex 5 (Units of Measurement)
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Annex 17 of ICAO deals with aviation security measures, under which ASF operates its screening.
Related Question 5
Which of the following is NOT a prohibited category of item at airport security?
  • A. Firearms
  • B. Sharp objects
  • C. Legitimate liquid medicines (exempt)
  • D. Explosives
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Firearms, sharp objects, and explosives are prohibited. Medications needed for travel (even liquid ones) are exempt from the liquid restrictions.