Selected MCQ

Current Question
“Alarm resolution” requires the passenger to:
  • A. Run
  • B. Divest all metal and undergo additional checks if the detector alarms
  • C. Pay fine
  • D. Change clothes
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
“Alarm resolution” is the process of clearing metal detector alarms by removing metal items and additional screening.
Related Question 1
What should a passenger do if their electronics set off an alarm?
  • A. Remove them from their body/bag and pass them through the X-ray separately
  • B. Leave them on and walk away
  • C. Hide them under clothing
  • D. Ignore the alarm
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
If a metal detector beeps or an X-ray shows electronics on a person, the passenger must unpack or remove the electronics for screening.
Related Question 2
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 3
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 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.