Security Maintenance and Law & Order MCQs with Answers and Explanations

“Firm and Courteous” is the motto of ASF, meaning officers should be:

A. Aggressive and rude
B. Inflexible but polite
C. Strict in enforcement yet courteous to the public
D. Indifferent to travelers

Explanation:
The motto emphasizes being firm in security duties while remaining courteous to passengers and staff.

ASF’s mandate includes preventing which of the following at airports?

A. Unauthorized photography of sensitive areas
B. Allowing pets in the cabin (unless policy allows)
C. Unauthorized drones or UAVs near aircraft (general knowledge)
D. Promoting detours

Explanation:
ASF is responsible for preventing any unauthorized aerial devices, as drones pose threats to aviation (not explicitly cited but implied in aviation security).

If a passenger’s carry-on luggage contains a bottle of shampoo (gel) of 150ml, ASF’s policy is to:

A. Allow it with no comment
B. Permit it only if transferred to checked baggage
C. Increase the flight ticket cost
D. Use it for hand washing

Explanation:
Liquids over 100 ml are not allowed in hand baggage and must be placed in checked baggage only.

What happens to a passenger who jokes about security matters (e.g., a fake bomb threat)?

A. They are ignored
B. They are subjected to inquiry and possible legal action
C. They are thanked for humor
D. They are given a warning flyer

Explanation:
ASF warns that joking about security can lead to serious inquiries, as all threats must be taken seriously.

Which item is NOT considered a ‘stun device’ by ASF standards?

A. Stun gun
B. Disabling spray, like pepper spray
C. Rubber flashlight
D. Taser baton

Explanation:
Stun devices include electrical and chemical incapacitating tools; a rubber flashlight is just a flashlight, not a stun weapon.

Which of the following is NOT an ASF responsibility per its Act?

A. Preventing hijacking and sabotage
B. Controlling runway pavement
C. Maintaining law and order at airports
D. Screening passengers and baggage

Explanation:
ASF’s duties include preventing hijacking/sabotage, maintaining order, and screening security threats. Airport authorities, not ASF, handle runway maintenance.

ASF officers may use firearms and ammunition that are:

A. Carried from home
B. Authorized by the Director General
C. Easy to conceal
D. Purchased on duty

Explanation:
ASF officers are only permitted to carry and use weapons and equipment that the Director General has authorized for official security purposes.

Which sharp object is allowed in cabin baggage by ASF?

A. Box cutter with a 6.5 cm blade
B. Nail scissors (if under 6 cm)
C. Pocketknife with a 5 cm blade (allowed under 6 cm limit, but typically disallowed by “no sharp objects” rule)
D. Razor blade

Explanation:
Blades over 6 cm are prohibited; a 5 cm blade is under that limit. (However, ASF broadly forbids sharp items like scissors and longer knives.)

What should an ASF member do if they lose their Airport Entry Pass?

A. Continue working without it
B. Report the loss to their department and ASF HQ and file an FIR
C. Borrow a pass from a friend
D. Buy a new one on the street

Explanation:
ASF rules require lost passes to be reported immediately to the department/HQ and an FIR lodged to prevent misuse.

A visitor may be granted entry to a restricted area to assist:

A. A passenger on a scheduled tour
B. A disabled or infirm passenger (with prior permission)
C. A celebrity without any checks
D. A pet dog

Explanation:
Visitors are allowed only in special cases, such as accompanying a wheelchair-bound or infirm passenger, and require prior permission.