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Released On: 1st Sep, 2020
X-RAY BIS
SCREENING EXAMINATION
PROTOCOL FOR TESTING AND CERTIFICATION OF X-RAY SCREENERS
i. Theory Test : 60 Marks

ii. Practical test : 40 Marks
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Total Marks : 100 Marks
The allocation of marks for the practical test shall be as under: -
i. Conduct of CTP test : 04 marks

ii. Response / reaction on threat image detection : 05 marks
iii. Interpretation of image : 10 marks
iv. Feeding of baggage : 02 marks
v. Manual check of baggage : 03 marks
vi. Frisking of passengers : 10 marks
vii. Pre-ops check of DFMD : 02 marks
viii. Use of HHMD : 04 marks
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Total Practical Marks : 40 Marks
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SECURITY MEASURES (Page No: 08-09)
1. Security measures for High Value Goods (VAL)?
2. Security measures for AVI?
3. Security Measures for Co-Mail/Co-Mat?
4. Security measures for perishable cargo (PER) & Lifesaving drugs?
5. Security measures for postal mail? (PO mails)
6. Security controls for newspaper and cleaning supplies etc.???
7. Security controls for diplomatic pouch? (Order 05/2002)
8. What are the points that must be verified as per AVSEC Order 5/2002 while accepting Diplomatic mail?
9. What are the security measures are ensured for carrying unaccompanied consignments of courier companies/Express cargo?
10. Security measures for Trans-shipment cargo?
11. Security measures for Secret/Sensitive cargo?
12. Security measures to adopted to carry HUM by aircraft?
DIFFERENCES (Page No: 10-18)
1. Difference between ‘Non Electric detonators’ and ‘Electric detonators’?
2. Difference between ‘Single Energy’ and ‘Multi Energy’ X-Ray systems?
3. Difference between EVD and ETD?
4. Difference between explosive device (IED) and an Incendiary device (IID)?
5. Difference between low explosive and high explosive?
6. Difference between Improvised explosive device (IED) and Bomb?
7. Difference between ‘Annexure-I’ and ‘Annexure-II’?
8. Difference between Stand-A-lone machine and In-Line baggage system?
9. Difference between stand-alone machine and Computed Tomography X-Ray (CTX)?
10. Difference between Schedule and Non-Schedule aircraft operators?
11. Difference between Chief Security Officer (CSO) & Chief Aerodrome Security Officer (CASO)?
12. Difference between Deportee and Inadmissible passengers?
13. Difference between Sterile Area and Security Hold Area (SHA)?
14. Difference between Air Traffic Services (ATS) and Air Traffic Control (ATC)?
15. Difference between AVSEC Instructor and AVSEC Auditor?
16. Difference between Registered Baggage and Hold Baggage?
17. Difference between High Explosive and Detonator?
18. Difference between Regulated Agent and Cargo Agent?
19. Difference between Regulated Agent and Known consignor?
20. Difference between Air Side and Citi Side?
21. Difference between stand a-lone machine and OOG?
22. Difference between ICAO and IATA?
23. Difference between Remote bay and Aerobridge?
24. Difference between General Cargo & Perishable Cargo?
25. Difference between APSU & ASG?
26. Difference between Refusal Room & Detention Room?
27. Difference between Ambient & Remote control switches?
28. Difference between the Profiling and Behavior detection?
29. Difference between the appropriate authority & Regulatory authority?
30. Difference between NCASTP & NCASQCP?
31. Difference between the Security Search & Security Check?
32. Difference between General Aviation & Corporate Aviation & Commercial Aviation?
33. Difference between Unclaimed / Unidentified-Unattended & Unaccompanied Baggage?
34. Difference between Safety & Security?
35. Difference between DG, BCAS & DGCA?
36. Difference between Aerodrome Committee (AC) & Airport Security Committee (ASC)?
37. Difference between Airport & Aerodrome?
38. Difference between Cockpit Crew & Cabin Crew?
39. Difference between Pre-Embarkation Security Checks (PESC) & Secondary Ladder Point Checks (SLPC)?
40. Difference between Aerodrome Committee (AC) & Central Committee (CC)?
41. Difference between Specific Threat & Non-Specific Threat?
42. Difference between Shipper & Cargo Agent?
43. Difference between Catering Stores & Catering Supplies?
44. Difference between Apron & Isolation Bay?
45. Difference between Aviation Security Group (ASG) & National Security Guard (NSG)?
46. Difference between Internal Audit & Regulatory Audit?
47. Difference between Security inspection & Security Investigation?
48. Difference between Security incident & Security Accident?
49. Annex – 17 & Doc 8973?
50. Difference between Security Programme & Security Clearance?
ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES (Page No: 20-22)
1. What are the advantages of profiling? List there?
2. Advantages and Limitations of ‘HHMD’?
3. Advantages and Limitations of “DFMD”?
4. Advantages and disadvantages of ‘X-RAY BIS’?
5. Advantages and limitations of “EVD/ETD”?
6. “GATE PLANS / SCREENING POINTS”?
7. Advantages and limitations of ‘HAND SEARCH”?
8. ‘X-RAY’ Generator location and its advantages and disadvantages?
9. Inline baggage system Advantages and Disadvantages?
10. SIMULATION CHAMBER (Decompression Chamber)
11. Write two Advantage and Disadvantage of PIDS (Perimeter Intrusion Detection system)?
SPECIFICATIONS (Page No: 23)
1. Specifications of “HHMD”?
2. Specifications of “DFMD”?
3. Write down the minimum specification for ‘X-RAY BIS’ for following parameters?
4. Specification of EVD/ETD?
CARGO (Page No: 24-25)
1. Define “REGULATED AGENT”? What are the various methods of screening the cargo?
2. Types of CARGO?
3. Exempted Consignments or CARGO?
4. What three things should be checked by APSU/ASG before allowing cargo to the airside? Which AVSEC Order deals the above?
5. Why is cargo vulnerable/attractive target for terrorist attacks? And how cargo moves?
6. What is cooling off or 24 Hours cooling off?
7. What aspect must be looked into for cargo security?
CATERING (Page No: 25-26)
1. What are points to be consideration in catering security?
2. Stages of catering Security?
3. Which AVSEC Order deals with catering security? What aspect must be looked into for catering security?
4. Response to Tampering Of Security Seals/ Stickers?
5. How the Catering Moves?
BOMB THREAT & ANTI-HIJACKING PROCEDURE (Page No: 27-30)
1. What are the questions to be asked when received a Bomb threat call?
2. What actions to be taken on recipient of a Bomb threat call?
3. The Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC)?
4. Salient features of Bomb Threat Contingency Plan (BTCP)?
5. What actions are to be taken in case a bomb threat is assessed as non-specific involving an aircraft?
6. Procedure of Specific Call?
7. What are the counter measures for ‘BOMB INCIDENTS’ in the airports?
8. What are the Anti-Hijacking security measures being adopted in Indian Airports?
9. What are the Anti-Sabotage security measures being adopted in Indian Airports?
10. What are counter measures against the terrorist attacks?
11. Who all can give a bomb threat call? Or Who can made a Hoax call?
12. How to creed the Hoax calls?
13. Write down the committees that are formed at the hijack situation?
14. What are the New Emerging Threats?
15. What are the parameters used by BTAC while assess the threat call as specific or non-specific?
16. What is the role of Airline Engineers and BDDS in an aircraft declared with specific bomb threat by BTAC?

ASG / APSU Duties (Page No: 31)
1. Typical Response Action if Dangerous Article detected?
2. What measures should be taken to maintain the sterility of a sterile hold area?
3. Checks carried out on a vehicle before allowing it access to airside?
4. During the vehicle search if you found any Prohibited/Suspect item. What will be your course of action?
5. How many staff is deployed at each Pre-embarkation security check point consisting of one XBIS and two frisking booths and
what duties they perform?
AIRLINE SECURITY FUNCTIONS (Page No: 32-33)
1. You are details on Screening point, A dangerous items detected by you. What points would be endorsed in Dangerous Goods
Register?
2. Action on discovery of a suspicious passenger?
3. What possible actions will you taken in finding a bag with confirmed threat while X-Raying registered baggage?
4. What procedure is to be followed when a weapon is detected in registered baggage? Which is the relevant circular in this
regard? Circular – 08/2017
5. While conducting SLPC you recovered a Kirpan from Sikh passenger, what is the security procedure to be followed? Quote a
relevant circular?
6. As per 05/2009 AVSEC Order Arun Mishra committee give the all airline security functions?
7. List out security functions mandated in AVSEC Order 3/2009?
8. What do you understand by “RE-CONSILIATION”?
9. Recommended techniques for PHYSICAL SEARCH of a bag?
10. What are the basic search rules (Behavior of search team personnel)?
11. Write any 04 duties of security staff at BMA?
X-RAY BAGGAGE INSPECTION SYSTEM (Page No: 34-41)

1. What are the components of ‘X-RAY BIS’?
2. Properties of ‘X-RAY’?
3. Requirements of ‘X-RAY BIS’?
4. What are the Detection requirements?
5. Specifications of ‘X-RAY BIS’? (Circular-11/2017)
6. Inbuilt protections on ‘X-RAY’?
7. The technology used ‘X-RAY BIS’/latest technology worldwide are as under?
8. Why x-ray machine is film safe?
9. Pre-operational safety checks for ‘X-RAY BIS’?
10. Switching on the X-Ray machine?
11. Functions of ‘X-RAY BIS’ switch?
12. What are the comparable keyboards switches in a” HEIMANN” and “RAPISCAN X-BIS”?
13. X-Ray key board switches of an ECIL Rapiscan are divided into which four areas?
14. In Which Colour Following Items Appears In an X-RAY BIS Monitor?
15. Categories of BAGS and its significance?
16. How many persons are supposed to man X-RAY point in one shift? (Order-05/2009)
17. Documents to be maintained at ‘X-RAY’ screening point?
18. What are the do’s and don’ts for a ‘X-RAY BIS’ operator?
19. What are the factors influencing the screening process?
20. List some items that may present difficulty to an X-RAY screener while screening?
21. X-Ray operator may carry out Hand search of the baggage during the screening process?
22. What are the duties of Load Officer?
23. Duties of X-Ray Officer?
24. ‘CTP’ TEST?
25. Explain requirements of CTP?
26. “TIP” Benefits? Feed Backs? “TAILOR TRAINING programme”?
27. TIP Feed backs?
28. Additional security measures for registered baggage after screening? Or name two additional security measures necessary to
protect the registered baggage after it has been x-ray inspected? (Order-02/2004)
29. Circular no 34/2005, which six questions are asked to a passengers about his baggage?
30. Salient features of computed tomography (CTX)?
31. Under what circumstances are 100% PHYSICAL SCREENING of registered and hand baggage Carry out?

32. “DOSIMETER BADGE”?
33. What is the tunnel size specified by ‘BCAS’ for hand and registered baggage?
34. Please specify the types of object/ article along with the range of atomic number that would be represented in X-BIS screening
by following colors?
35. Name manufactures of any three X-BIS systems sued in Indian airports for the screening of the baggage?
INLINE HOLD BAGGAGE SCREENING SYSTEM (Page No: 42-43)
1. What do you mean by In-line baggage screening system? What is the use of OOG in this?
2. Explain ‘IN-LINE’ Baggage Screening Procedure?
HHMD (Hand Held Metal Detector) (Page No: 44)

1. Parts of the ‘HHMD’?
2. How is the pre-operation check of ‘HHMD’ carried out?
3. What points must be observed while carrying out frisking of a passenger with the use of ‘HHMD’?
DFMD (Door Frame Metal Detector) (Page No: 45)
1. Parts of the ‘DFMD’?
2. How is the pre-operation check of a ‘DFMD’ carried out?
3. What is the process of calibrating a ‘DFMD’?
4. When installing a ‘DFMD’, what points must be borne in mind so as to have optimum efficiency of the DFMD?
5. What should we monitor when a person passes through DFMD?
6. What is “OTP” and why it is used? How is the ‘DFMD’ tested with help of ‘OTP’?
8. What is OTP and for what purpose is it used?
IED (Improvised Explosive Device) (Page No: 46-47)
1. What is an IED?
2. “PROHIBITED ITEMS”? Categories and example?
3. Colour and physical form of explosives? Or list out the components of IED/BOMB and which colour does they appear in X-RAY?
4. IED components?
5. List the types of mechanism? Switches used in IED’s with one example each?
6. In which three manners explosives can be concealed before smuggling into an aircraft? & name three ways that can be used to
prevent detection of prohibited items?
7. What is an IMPROVISED INCENDIARY DEVICE (IID)? What are its basic components?
8. What are the three PRINCIPLES on which the EXPLOSIVE DETECTORS functions?
9. List out various effects of an explosion?
10. Why it is difficult to defuse an IED?
Extra Important Questions (Page No: 48-55)
1. Documents to be submitted for carriage of HUMAN REMAINS (HUM)?
2. Procedure for carriage of PRISONER?
3. Procedure for carriage of WEAPON? Onboard/HB/RB & categories?
4. Procedure for carriage of weapon in “ATR”?
5. What do you understand by operational area of an airport? Which letter in the AEP allows entry to operational area of airport?
6. Due to illegal documents of passenger is denied to board the aircraft, in this scenario what action will be taken?
7. SCREENING/ SABOTAGE/ COOLING PIT/ PROFILING/BEHAVIOURAL DETECTION/SECURITY CONTROL/EXPRESS CARGO
8. “REFUSAL ROOM”? Or what do you mean by REFUSAL ROOM? When it is used and for whom?
9. Exemption from Pre-Embarkation security checks list?
10. What is passenger profiling? Enumerate some suspicious of a selected passenger?
11. Characteristics of “PROFESSIONAL PROFILER”?
12. When DFMD is already installed at the airports, how introduction of body scanners for passengers screening will help security
personnel at PESC Points at airport?
13. What security measures exist at PESC points in Indian Airports to detect Non-Metallic IEDs?
14. A passenger travelling through Web check in. is he not required to prove his identity? If yes, when and where?
15. What is Annexure-17? What do you understand by Doc 8973 & BTCP?

16. What do you understand by STEB? For what purpose it is used?
17. Who is Gate-no-show passenger? What actions are to be taken in such case?
18. Write any three security measures initiated in Indian civil aviation security after hijack of IC 814?
regard?
20. Round the clock 24 hours operation shift how many staff required for wide body aircraft?
21. List of 8 roles of the entity/authority responsible for the preparation and implementation of Internal Quality Control Points?
(Airline QCP)
22. What is Annex-17? How a standard is different form a recommended practice?
23. What is Annex 17? Which standard makes its mandatory for screening to be certified?
24. What are the methods for Screening of Passenger & their baggage?
25. As per AVSEC Circular 25/2004 technical specification of which equipment’s has been issued by BCAS for development at the
airports?
26. List of Phot Identity proof for Security Control of Departing passengers?
27. Explain about ‘UDAN - RCS’? What does it stands for?
28. List out 4 responsibilities of DG, BCAS mentioned in Annex-17?
Aircraft (Security) Rules – 2011 (07/13/14/27/29/46/47) (Page No: 56)
ABBREVIATIONS (Page No: 57-59)
TRUE or FALSE (Page No: 60-62)
Fill in the Blanks (Page No: 63-66)
CIRCULARS & ORDERS (Page No: 67-68)
AIRCRAFT RULES – 2011 (Page No: 69)
ICAO – ANNEX (Page No: 70)
*As per BCAS Circular. 25/2004 (Minimum Standards for Civil Aviation Security Equipment’s (Page No: 70)
*As per BCAS Circular. 11/2017 (Technical specifications of Civil Aviation Security Equipment) (Page No: 70)
IATA SCREENING CODES (Page No: 70)

SECURITY MEASURES
1. Security measures for High Value Goods (VAL)?
i. Security checks as any other cargo
ii. X-Ray & Physical check is applicable
iii. Stored in strong room
iv. Escort till aircraft
v. Log book for records
2. Security measures for AVI?
i. Health physical condition of the pet
ii. Certificate from veterinary doctor if pet is pregnant
iii. Cage box to be exanimated by X-BIS & physical inspection
iv. Check that no item is attached to the body of animal
v. Live animal (AVI) not to be put through X-Ray
3. Security Measures for Co-Mail/Co-Mat?
i. Must have a visual identification mark of character on packets
ii. Must be cleared by X-Ray / physical check
iii. Co-Mails can be handed over to cabin crew
iv. Co-mat to be loaded in hold
v. A record to be maintained by airline
4. Security measures for perishable cargo (PER) & Lifesaving drugs?
i. X-Ray screening by airline staff if required
ii. Physical check is mandatory
iii. EVD or ETD test if required
iv. NO 24 hours cooling off method
v. Security certificate from agent to air carrier records
5. Security measures for postal mail? (PO mails)
i. Security declaration certificate from post master
ii. X-Ray screening by airline security
iii. No physical inspection by airline security
iv. Bag to be opened by postal authority in case of any doubt
v. If doubt is not cleared postal bag should not be accepted for carriage
6. Security controls for newspaper and cleaning supplies etc.???
i. The stores and supplies have been obtained from an establishment with whom the air operator has a written contract for the
purpose
ii. Searched by hand or X-Ray screening to prevent the introduction of any prohibited articles
iii. Before allowing access to the aircraft, the cleaning staff shall be frisked and all the articles carried by them checked properly by
the airline security
iv. Any other security controls prescribed by the Director General
7. Security controls for Diplomatic pouch? (Order 05/2002)
i. Visible external marks of the Diplomatic Pouch
ii. Contain only diplomatic documents or articles intended for official use
iii. Name and address of the consignee as well as that of the foreign diplomatic mission / consular post a sender
iv. If the pouch is booked as cargo / registered baggage the same will be screened by X-Ray only
v. If it is carrying as cabin baggage exempted from security checks
vi. In case of doubt, protocol division of external affairs ministry will be approached to clear the doubt.
vii. The diplomatic mail should not be opened and physically checked
viii. Till doubt is cleared the diplomatic bag will not be sent for loading
8. What are the points that must be verified as per AVSEC Order 5/2002 while accepting Diplomatic mail?
a. Prior intimation from embassy to be received by airlines
b. Identify of the diplomatic courier to be established
c. All diplomatic bags that to be loaded in the hold of the aircraft to be screened by X-Ray and in case of doubt not to be accepted

d. All diplomatic bags being carried on board the aircraft are exempted from security checks but the diplomatic courier and his
personal belongings to be screened
e. Bags to be escorted to aircraft and from aircraft
f. Visible external marks of their character
g. Contain only diplomatic documents or articles intended for official use
h. Name and address of the consignee as well as that of the foreign diplomatic mission/consular post a sender
i. In case of any doubt Diplomatic mail cannot be opened and checked
9. What are the security measures are ensured for carrying unaccompanied consignments of courier companies/Express cargo?
i. Treated as cargo of special kind and subjected to strict security measures
ii. Accepted in separate terminal wherever available such consignments are to be screened at least from 2 angles
iii. X-Ray screening should be done
iv. Through physical checking wherever X-BIS facility not available
v. 24 hours cooling off wherever X-Ray / Physical checking not possible
vi. Declaration certificate by the courier company
10. Security measures for Trans-shipment cargo?
i. It will be screened as normal cargo If it is shipped from Domestic to International
ii. It will not be screened if it is from International to Domestic if the same has been carried out at origin station but documentation
should be checked
iii. Transit Trans-shipment cargo (Domestic to International) will not be screened if it is transported through the sterile area
iv. If it is transported from landside it will required to re-screened as normal cargo
v. If any signs of tampering need to be screened
11. Security measures for Secret/Sensitive cargo?
i. Written permission from commissioner for transportation and Exemption from security checks
ii. A document is furnished by authorized organization
iii. Officer from authorized organization has been checked physically, packed and transported to the airline operator
iv. The officer will taking care of this cargo should not contain any dangerous goods and any other prohibited items
v. The airline operator shall ensure that the consignment has been handed over personally by a responsible person of the
organization at the destination
12. Security measures to adopted to carry HUM by aircraft?
Station Manager/Station Security Manager of the Aircraft Operator will examine and validate accompanying documents as below:-
(a) In case of movement from a station within India
i. Death Certificate from a competent Medical Authority;
ii. Embalming Certificate by the Hospital/competent Authority;
iii. Permission by the local Police Authorities for carrying dead body/human remains;
iv. Any document like Driving license or Passport or any other Photo ID Card issued by a Govt./semi-Govt. agency to establish
identity of the deceased.
(a) In case of transportation from a Foreign Station
i. Death Certificate from a competent Medical Authority;
ii. Embalming Certificate by the Hospital/competent Authority;
iii. Certificate by the local Police Authority for carriage of dead body/human remains;
iv. Permission from the Indian Mission for carriage;
v. Copies of cancelled passport of the deceased.
(b) Identity of the relative/person who accompanies the dead body/human remains shall be established.
(c) In case no relative/person accompanies the dead body/human remains the consignment will be screened through X-ray, to
ensure that it does not contain any prohibited/dangerous item.
(d) In the absence of X-ray machine at a particular station, dead body/human remains shall be inspected visually by a responsible
employee of the aircraft operator to ensure that the consignment has dead body/human remains only and nothing else which may
endanger safety of the flight.

DIFFERENCES
1. Explain the difference between ‘Non Electric detonators’ and ‘Electric detonators’?
Non-Electrical Detonators Electrical Detonators
i. Open at one end Open at both ends
ii. A fuse is inserted into the open end Have wires emerging at one end
iii. The spark from the fuse impinges on the initiating explosives They are fired by passing an electric current through the
and fires the detonators wires
Iv. The plain detonator is sometimes used with percussion caps In legitimate use this current is provided by a handheld
and other devices which can produce a flame device called an exploder
2. What is the difference between ‘Single Energy’ and ‘Multi Energy’ X-Ray systems?
Single Energy Multi Energy

i. One level of X-Ray is used Two levels of X-Ray Energy used
ii. Monochrome images Displays Colour Images
iii. Cannot distinguish material according to atomic numbers Distinguish between material according to atomic numbers
iv. Scans objects slice by slice High level of penetration
3. Comparison between EVD and ETD?
EVD ETD
i. Captures vapours from explosives. Captures particles over the surface
ii. Can detect explosive up to 05gms Can detect explosive up to 100 nano grams
iii. Lighter in weight, less than 05 kgs Heavier in weight, less than 40 kgs
iv. False alarm rate-less than 3% typical alarm rate. False alarm rate- Less than 2% typical alarm rate.
v. Warm up time-Approx. 20-30 minutes Warm up time-Approx.20-30 minutes
vi. Analysis time- Less than 10 sec per sample Analysis time- Less than 10 sec per sample
Detect explosive as RDX,PETN, TNT, Dynamite,
vii. Detect explosive as RDX,PETN, TNT SEMTEX,C4,HMX, Ammonium Nitrate with programmable
detection capability
4. What are the difference between explosive device (IED) and an Incendiary device (IID)?
EXPLOSIVE Device (IED) INCENDIARY Device (IID)
i. IED has four basic components IID has three basic components
(Explosive material, detonator, power source and switch) (Low Explosives, Initiator, and Incendiary material)
ii. IED requires explosive material IID requires incendiary material
iii. IED requires detonator IID does not requires detonator
iv. IED requires triggering mechanism IID requires Ignition mechanism
v. Magnitude damage is very high Less damage
5. Differences between low explosive and high explosive?

LOW EXPLOSIVE HIGH EXPLOSIVE
i. It burns It explodes
ii. It does not require detonator It requires detonator
iii. Magnitude of destruction is less Magnitude of destruction is more
iv. Not safe to handle Safe to handle
v. Not safe to store Safe to store
vi. Needs confinement to explode Does not need confinement to explode
vii. More Hygroscopic Less Hygroscopic

6. Difference between Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and Bomb?
BOMB IED
i. Service Explosives Improvised Explosives
ii. Made by approved ordnance factory Made by Terrorist
iii. Standard mechanism used Improvised mechanism used
iv. Used by Army & Security forces (SFS) for safety & security of Used by terrorist to kill innocent public & create terror in
the country public
v. Can be diffused easily as mechanism is known Very difficult to diffuse as mechanism is not known
7. Difference between ‘Annexure-I’ and ‘Annexure-II’?
Annexure I Annexure II
i. Obtain from Known cargo consigner Unknown cargo
ii. Preferred cargo Doubtful cargo (Personal effects)
iii. Declaration provided by the Regulated agent or known Declaration provided by a person, who is offering the cargo
consignor or cargo agent
iv. eg: Courier consignment eg: walk-in cargo, Consolidated cargo
8. Difference between Stand-A-lone machine and In-Line baggage system?

Stand-Alone Machine In-Line X-BIS system
i. Manual baggage inspection system Multi-level High tech screening system
ii. Efficiency depends upon the Operator evolution Automatic machines and analyst work stations
iii. No inbuilt Explosive detectors Inbuilt explosive detectors (CT-EDS machine)
iv. Immediate physical check Physical check at level-4
v. No time restriction for baggage inspection Restricted time for baggage inspection (30-120sec)
vi. Speedy screening Multi-Level screening system
vii. View image in dual view Provided 2 - 5 angle of images
viii. Less man power More man power required
ix. Conveyor belt speed 0.18-0.3m/sec Conveyor belt speed 0.5 – 1.6 m/sec
x. Through put rate 400 bags per hour Through put rate 400-1800 bags per hour
9. Difference between stand-alone machine and Computed Tomography X-Ray (CTX)?
Stand-Alone Machine CTX
i. Manual baggage inspection system Computerized screening system
ii. Efficiency depends upon Operator evolution Automatic and operator evolution
iii. No inbuilt Explosive detectors Inbuilt explosive detectors
iv. Generator will locate any side of the tunnel X-Ray Generator is located inside the tunnel
v. Generator will not be move (fixed Generator) Generator will move around the baggage
vi. Can view 2 angles of bag images (Duel View) It will take 500 angles images of baggage
vii. Only 2D images 2D & 3D images
viii. Works on Multi Energy Radiation Technology Works on CT scan image principle
ix. Through put rate 400 bags per hour Through put rate 250 - 1200 bags per hour
10. Difference between Schedule and Non-Schedule aircraft operators?
Schedule Aircraft operator Non-Schedule Aircraft operator
i. Pre-approved flight schedule Instant approved flight schedule
ii. Post flight & Pre-flight security check should be done by Post flight & Pre-flight security check should be done by
airlines security. Captain of the flight.
iii. Schedule air transport service any country outside India Non-schedule air transport any country outside India except
from to or across India with the special permission from Central Govt
iv. Schedule operators are not get temporary authorization or Non-schedule operators will get temporary permission from
agreement from central Govt central Govt
v. Permit shall not be cancelled or suspended without giving a Permit shall be cancelled or suspended without giving a show
show cause notice, in writing informing the holder of schedule cause notice, in writing informing the holder of Non-schedule
operator operator
vi. Operator permit & Security Programme will be renewed for Operator permit & Security Programme will be renewed for a
a period not exceeding 05 years at a time period not exceeding 02 years at a time
11. Difference between Chief Security Officer (CSO) & Chief Aerodrome Security Officer (CASO)?
CSO CASO
i. Head of the Security of an Airline Head of the Security of an Airport
Safeguarding of passengers, crew, ground personnel and
ii. Safeguarding of passengers, crew, ground personnel and other aerodrome users, aircraft, aerodrome and related
aircraft related facilities facilities including vital installations;
iii. Enforcement of security measures related to Airline safety Enforcement of security measures related to Airport
and security protection and its facilities
iv. Screening of passengers registered baggage Screening of passengers and their hand baggage
v. Maintenance of liaison with Internal and regulatory authority Maintenance of liaison with local police and intelligence
agencies agencies
Or
CSO CASO
CSO (Airport Operator) Personnel of government agency engaged for performing
a. Chief Security Officer serve as the airport operation primary security duties assigned to it under AC Rules 2011 is
& immediate for security related activity & communication designated Chief Aerodrome Security Officer, CASO will
with the appropriate authority perform the fallowing duties, normally-
b. Develop, Implement & maintenance of ASP is the a. Safeguarding of passenger, crew, ground personal and
responsibility of CSO other aerodrome users related facilities and vital installation
c. Maintain effectiveness liaison with airlines, stake holder, b. office mat of access control measures
concessionaries and relevant law enforcement authorities
CSO (Airline Operator) c. Security of Perimeter
a. Airline security head is called as Chief Security Officer,
b. CSO shall be responsible for effective implementation of all d. Security of passenger and their baggage
the security functions as per the recommendation of the Arun e. Surveillance within and around the aerodrome area
Mishra committee AVSEC Order 05/2009
12. Difference between Deportee and Inadmissible passengers?
Deportee Inadmissible person
i. A person who had been admitted to a state legally or illegally
and who formally ordered by the competent authorities to A person who is or will be refused admission to a state by its
leave the state authorities
ii. For removal of such persons are the responsibility of the Transportation responsibility by the aircraft operator on
government ordering the deportation which they arrived
The primary responsibility of escorting a Inadmissible person
iii. The primary responsibility of escorting a Deportee is of is of immigration Law Enforcement Agency, and Aircraft
immigration Law Enforcement Agency of the deporting country Operator
13. Difference between Sterile Area and Security Hold Area (SHA)?
Sterile Area SHA
i. Area will normally include inter alia, all passengers departure
areas between the screening checkpoint and the aircraft, the The area between any passengers inspection or screening
ramp, baggage makeup areas, cargo sheds, mail centers, airside control point and the aircraft into which access is strictly
catering and aircraft cleaning premises controlled
ii. Any area can be made sterile for operations A specific designed, designated, defined area called SHA
14. Difference between Air Traffic Services (ATS) and Air Traffic Control (ATC)?
Air Traffic Services (ATS) Air Traffic Control (ATC)
i. An air traffic service (ATS) is a service which regulates and i. Air traffic control (ATC) is a service provided by ground-
assists aircraft in real-time to ensure their safe operations based air traffic controllers who direct aircraft on the ground
and through controlled airspace
ii. ATS is to conduct and maintain an orderly flow of air traffic; ii. ATC can provide advisory services to aircraft in non-
notify concerned organizations of and assist in search and controlled airspace.
rescue operations

15. Difference between AVSEC Instructor and AVSEC Auditor?
AVSEC Instructor AVSEC Auditor
i. AVSEC Instructor will follow the guidelines of ‘ASTP’ AVSEC Auditor will follow the guidelines of ‘NCASP’
ii. AVSEC Instructor will be conduct training for Aviation AVSEC Auditor will be conduct Audits and quality check of
Security personnel’s Aviation Organization
iii. As per ‘NCASTP’ he will ensure monitoring and As per ‘NCASQCP’ he will ensure the compliance examination
implementation of Aviation Security Trainings of all aspects of implementation
16. Difference between Registered Baggage and Hold Baggage?
Registered Baggage Hold Baggage
i. Always accompanied by passenger unaccompanied baggage
ii. After Security controls the baggage will be handover to pax After security controls the baggage will be handover to
for check in Airline staff to load into the aircraft holds
After transported in the Aircraft hold the baggage should be
iii. Transported in the hold of the aircraft for later return to the handover to Aircraft operator, regulated agent or Cargo
passenger at his ticketed destination. agent
iv. Security controls provided by Aircraft & Airport Operators Airline security, Regulated agent, ASG & Operator
17. Difference between High Explosive and Detonator?
High Explosive Detonator
i. High explosive is safe to handle, cause a huge damage and The Detonators is a small cylinder containing an initiating
easy to conceal. explosive and a Booster charge of high explosive.
ii. High explosives required detonators to explode It is used to initiate the detonation of high explosives
iii. Modern high explosives categorized into Primary and Detonators are categorized into Two Types
Secondary Explosives a. Electrical b. Non-Electrical
iv. High explosive required 4 components and including The detonator is normally stored separately from the high
detonators explosives.
18. Difference between Regulated Agent and Cargo Agent?
Regulated Agent Cargo Agent
i. An agent or freight forwarder Will consolidated the cargo
ii. Conduct the business with operator & cargo agents Business with Regulated agent & Airline Operator
Iii. Provide security controls for cargo consignment Not authorized to provide security controls
iv. Submit Annexure I & II Raise a dummy manifest of cargo on Annexure II
19. Difference between Regulated Agent and Known consignor?
Regulated Agent Known Consignor
i. An agent freight forwarder The originator of property for transportation by air
ii. Conduct the business with Aircraft operator Business with Regulated agent & Aircraft operator
iii. Provide security controls from warehouse Provide security controls for property till warehouse
20. Difference between Air Side and City Side?
Air Side City Side
i. Restricted Area Non-Restricted Area
ii. The movement area of an airport, adjacent terrain and Areas of an airport to which the public have access or to
buildings or portions thereof, access to which is controlled. which access is otherwise unrestricted.
iii. Required Aerodrome Entry Permit No Permit Required
21. Difference between stand a-lone machine and OOG?
Stand a-lone machine OOG
i. This machine is operated by airline operator for baggage OOG X-Ray machine is operated by airport operator
inspection
ii. Limitations for screening of baggage based on size & shape Out of gauge & fragile baggage will be screened on this
machine
iii. After screening, bag will handover to passenger for check in After screening, baggage will handover to Airline Security to
BMA
iv. Screening process will be complete in the presence of Passenger is not available in screening process
Passenger

22. Difference between ICAO and IATA?
ICAO IATA
i. Branch of united nations, represent the different aviation Represent the most major schedule airlines and non-
authorities of UN number nations schedule air carrier and powerful lobbying for international
carries
ii. ICAO is a inter government organization which deals with Deals commercial aspects of airline operators
regular aspects of National civil aviation
iii. ICAO codes are used for official purpose such as ATC IATA is a trade association that focuses on making air traffic
business safe, secure, reliable and efficient.
iv. Members – 193 states Members – approx. 240 airlines
23. Difference between Remote bay and Aerobridge?

Remote Bay (Open Bay) Aerobridge
i. There is a chance to passenger contamination Less contamination of passenger

ii. Boarding will be announced in 2 ways at apron area One way of passenger boarding
iii. Passengers need to be escorted till aircraft No need to escort of passengers but surveillance to be done
24. Difference between General Cargo & Perishable Cargo?

General Cargo Perishable Cargo
i. Security declaration provided by cargo agent Security declaration furnished by Consignor or Agent
ii. X-Ray screening is applicable X-Ray screening if required
iii. Physical check if required Physical check is mandatory
iv. If required 24 Hours cooling off will be applicable At any point of time No 24 hours cooling off
25. Difference between APSU & ASG?

ASG APSU
i. CISF when they are existence in aviation, also known as Local Police when they are existence in aviation, also known
Aviation Security Group (ASG) as Airport Security Unit (APSU)
ii. ASG staff are associated with central government Whereas APSU are associated with State Government
iii. ASG staff will provide protection for Sensitive and Hyper APSU staff will give protection for airport categorized as
sensitive airports. normal.
26. Difference between Refusal Room & Detention Room & Quarantine Room?
Refusal Room Detention Room Quarantine Room
i. Refusal room is for passengers who had This room is for passengers who had A person or any animal kept away of
refused by state authority due to lack or refused by state authority due to fake or persons or animals in separate who’s
improper documents, will be kept in this forged documents will be kept in this for having infectious diseases is called
for eventual removal from Indian soil further investigation. quarantine room
ii. This room for Refusals (Inadmissible Deportee & Inadmissible passenger for
passenger) further interrogation
27. Difference between Ambient & Remote control switches?
Ambient switches Remote control switches
i. The triggering mechanism is activated by environmental Remote control bombs are activated by transmission of
factors electromagnetic waves
ii. A bomb may be planted during the day and activate the
same when darkness sets in or by the principle of difference in Remote bombs will have a transmitter with the bomber and
pressure variation. receiver at the target with explosive
iii. Whenever a suspected object is located, crowding of public The range of radio control device depends on line of sight
near the bomb must be prevented and the area is evacuated and power of transmitter. Range from 10mtr to 1000mtrs is
immediately very common
iv. E.g. Proximity; Gases/ Smoke Sensitive; Barometric/
Humidity; Transient Sensitive; X-Ray Sensitive; Infrared E.g. Radio Control; FM Transmission; Command Wire; Post
Sensitive; Metal Sensitive; Acoustic Sensors; Light/Dark Office System; Infra-Red Beam; Laser; Cell Phone; Pager; PC
Sensitive IED; Sat Phones

28. Difference between the Profiling and Behavior detection?
Profiling Behavior detection
Observation of suspicious behavioral characteristics
i. Systematic observation of passenger displayed by passenger and non-passenger
ii. Depends upon 03 factors – Passenger behavior, Baggage & Depends upon physiological or gestural signs indicative of
documents anomalous behavior
iii. Conventional security measure for passenger to categorize
them into threatening and non-threatening Advanced Security measure for Passenger & non-passenger
29. Difference between the appropriate authority & Regulatory authority?
Appropriate Authority Regulatory Authority
i. Director General, BCAS is our appropriate authority BCAS is our regulatory authority
ii. Primary objective of appropriate authority is to protect or Primary objective of regulate authority is to protect or
safeguard the Indian civil aviation from against act of unlawful safeguard the civil aviation in the region from against act of
interference. unlawful interference.
iii. Establishing, developing, implementing, maintaining and
reviewing the NCASP in India; Monitoring of implementation of NCASP
iv. Coordinating activities between different organizations in Coordinating activities between different organizations in
India and abroad concerned with or responsible for various particular region concerned with or responsible for various
aspects of the Programme aspects of the Programme
30. Difference between NCASTP & NCASQCP?
NCASTP NCASQCP
As per NCASQCP Conducting Security Audit, Inspection,
i. As per NCASTP Conducting AVSEC trainings Survey & Test
ii. Persons carrying out screening operations shall be certified To the quality control for civil aviation security operations as
according to the requirements of the NCASTP per NCASQCP
iii. Ensure implementation of Auditor/Inspector certification
iii. Ensure implementation of Instructor Certification system. system.
31. Difference between the Security Search & Security Check?

Security Search Security Check
An inspection of the interior of an aircraft to which
A thorough inspection of the interior and exterior of the passengers may have had access and an inspection of the
aircraft for the purpose of discovering suspicious objects, hold for the purposes of discovering suspicious objects,
weapons, explosives or other dangerous devices, articles or weapons, explosives or other dangerous devices, articles and
substances. substances.
32. Difference between General Aviation & Corporate Aviation & Commercial Aviation?
General Aviation Corporate Aviation Commercial Aviation
The non-commercial operation or use of aircraft by a An aircraft operation involving
An aircraft operation other than company for the carriage of passengers or goods as an the transport of passengers,
a commercial air transport aid to the conduct of company business, flown by a cargo or mail for remuneration
operation or an aerial work professional pilot employed to fly the aircraft. (Note or hire.
operation. that corporate aviation is a subset of general aviation.)
33. Difference between Unclaimed / Unidentified-Unattended & Unaccompanied Baggage?
Unclaimed Baggage Unidentified baggage/ Unattended Baggage Unaccompanied baggage
Baggage that arrives at an Baggage at an airport, with or without a Baggage that is transported as cargo and
airport and is not picked up or baggage tag, which is not picked up by or may or may not be carried on the same
claimed by a passenger. identified with a passenger. aircraft with the person to whom it belongs.
34. Difference between Security & Safety?

Aviation Security Safety
i. Aviation security is the set of measures and resources
implemented to prevent malicious acts (terrorism) targeting i. Whilst air transport is the safest means of transportation in
aircraft, their passengers and crew members. the world

ii. The primary definition of safety is "the condition of being
ii. The primary definition of security, which is "the quality or free from harm or risk,"
state of being free from danger."
iii. In India Aviation Security is taking care by BCAS iii. In India Aviation Safety is taking care by DGCA
35. Difference between DG, BCAS & DGCA?
DG, BCAS DGCA
i. Director General, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security i. Director General of Civil Aviation
ii. Appropriate authority for aspects of Civil Aviation Security ii. Statutory authority for aspects of Civil Aviation Safety
iii. Authority to provide Aerodrome Entry Permits & conducting iii. licensing of Flight Crew, Aircraft Engineers & Civil
ASC meetings at Airports Aerodromes
iv. Development, Implementation & Maintenance of NCASP iv. Formulation of Aviation Legislations
v. Certification of AVSEC Personnel’s v. Certification of Aircraft Operators
vi. In order to release Circulars & Orders for AVSEC vi. Release Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs)
36. Difference between Aerodrome Committee (AC) & Airport Security Committee (ASC)?
Aerodrome Committee Airport Security Committee
i. Initial Anti-Hijacking committee will be formed on hijacking
situation at Airport level i. ASC will be formed at Airport
ii. Twice in a year at Airport Level ii. once in a Month at every Airport
iii. Home secretory is heading this committee iii. Airport Director heading this committee
iv. Will do negotiations with terrorist on authority of iv. Discuss about Implementation & Standards of security
Operational command in hijacking situation measures at Airport level
37. Difference between Airport & Aerodrome?
Airport Aerodrome
Any area in a Member State which is open for commercial "Aerodrome" means any definite or limited ground or water
aircraft operations. area intended to be used, either wholly or in part, for the
landing or departure of aircraft, and includes all buildings,
sheds, vessels, piers and other structures thereon or
appertaining thereto
38. Difference between Cockpit Crew & Cabin Crew?
Cockpit Crew Cabin Crew
i. A person assigned by an operator to duty on an aircraft
i. Manipulate the flight controls of an aircraft during flight time cabin during a flight duty period
ii. PIC is the law enforcement officer for the aircraft inflight ii. Cabin crew will ensure safe & secure environment in cabin
39. Difference between PESC & SLPC?
PESC SLPC
i. Pre-Embarkation Security checks will be done at before i. Secondary Ladder Points Checks will be done at boarding
entering into Security Hold Area gate before entering into aircraft
ii. It’s a Standard Practice Ii. It’s a Recommended practice
iii. ASG/APSU will authorize to conduct these checks iii. Airline Security is responsible for these security checks
40. Difference between Aerodrome Committee (AC) & Central Committee (CC)?
Aerodrome Committee Central Committee
i. Aerodrome committee will be formed at Airport level where i. Central committee will formed at IGI Airport on formation
the hijacked aircraft landed. for AC
ii. This committee will do negotiations with Terrorist on
hijacking situation as operational command ii. Will get inputs from AC and executive authority
iii. follow the instructions from CC iii. Will get directions from COSAH
iv. Home Secretory/DC/APD will heading the committee iv. DGCA is head of this committee

41. Difference between Specific Threat & Non-Specific Threat?
Specific Threat Call Non-Specific Threat Call
i. A warning where the threat permits identification of a i. A warning that can be related to one or more targets but
specific target, or where the caller has positively identified where there is doubt about its credibility or about the
himself or the organization involved and is judged credible. effectiveness of the existing counter measures.
ii. Aircraft will be shifted to Isolation Bay ii No need to shift aircraft to the Isolation Bay
iii. Aircraft searched by BDDS, Airline Engineers, Airline iii. Aircraft will be searched by Airline Engineer & Airline
Security, ASG/APSU, Airworthiness Officer, etc Security
iv. Hold baggage will be offload and send it to Security Check iv. BTAC will decide about offloading of Hold baggage
42. Difference between Shipper & Cargo Agent?
Shipper Cargo Agent
i. Shipper is nothing but Consignor, will sending the cargo i. Agent will receive the cargo from consignor
ii. Will conduct business with the cargo agent ii. Will conduct business with the Aircraft Operator &
Regulated Agent.
43. Difference between Catering Stores & Catering Supplies?
Catering Stores Catering Supplies
i. All items, other than catering supplies, associated with i. Food, beverages, other dry stores and associated
passenger in-flight services. equipment used on board an aircraft.
ii. Examples: newspapers, magazines, headphones, audio and
video tapes, pillows and blankets, and amenity kits. ii. Examples: Food, beverages
44. Difference between Apron & Isolation Bay?
Apron Isolation Bay
i. A defined area, on a land aerodrome, intended to i. A designated parking bay at the airport far away from the
accommodate aircraft for purposes of loading or unloading main passenger terminal, exclusively designed for the
passengers, mail or cargo, fueling, parking or maintenance. purpose of parking the affected aircraft in order to handle
contingencies and other threat situations.
45. Difference between ASG & NSG?
ASG NSG
i. CISF is deployed as Aviation Security Group (ASG) at Airports i. Selected NSG personnel were deployed as IFSO in Aviation
ii. ASG is under authority of Ministry of Civil Aviation (MCA) ii. NSG is under authority of Ministry of Home Affaires (MHA)
iii. Safe guarding civil aviation against acts of unlawful iii. NSG is an Indian Special forces unit & trained and conduct
interferences counter terrorist task to including counter hijacking tasks on
land & air.
iv. Responsible for Searching of passenger and their baggage at iv. Neutralization of specific terrorist threats & Handling
airports hijacking situations
v. Founded in 2000 v. Founded in 1984
46. Difference between Internal Audit & Regulatory Audit?
Internal Audit Regulatory Audit
i. An in-depth compliance examination of all aspects of the i. An in-depth compliance examination of all aspects of the
implementation of the Aircraft Operators security programme. implementation of the national civil aviation security
programme.
ii. This audit will be conducted by Internal Auditor who has ii. This audit will be conducted by not the below rank of Asst
certified by regulatory authority Commissioner from Regulatory authority
iii. Quality control will be done as per Aircraft Operators QCP iii. As per NCASQCP
47. Difference between Security Inspection & Security Investigation?
Security Inspection Security Investigation
i. An examination of the implementation of relevant national i. An inquiry into any act or attempted act of unlawful
civil aviation security programme requirements by an airline, interference against civil aviation and/or any alleged or
airport, or other entity involved in security. suspected instance of non-compliance with a State’s National
Civil Aviation Security Programme or other legal and/or
regulatory requirements pertaining to civil aviation security.

48. Difference between Security Incident & Security Accident?
Security Incident Security Accident
i. Which takes place either on the ground or in flight, which i. Means an occurrence which results in death or grievous
results in injury to a person, damage to property, fire and hurt to a person or major damage to the property
breakage
49. Difference between Annex 17 & Doc 8973?
Annex 17 Doc 8973
i. Its deals about safe guarding the worldwide Civil Aviation i. Following guidelines & procedures of Annex-17, called
security Aviation Security Manual.
ii. It has measures to prevent and suppress all acts of unlawful ii. Assists Member States in implementing Annex-17 to the
interference against civil aviation throughout the world. Chicago Convention by providing guidance on how to apply
its Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs)
iii. Annex 17 consist of two distinct types of guidance like iii. ICAO Security Manual is essentially informational in
Standards & Recommended nature
50. Difference between Security Programme & Security Clearance?
Security Programme Security Clearance
i. Written measures specified by the commissioner to be i. Compliance with the security controls specified in the
adopted by an entity to safeguard Civil Aviation against acts of NCASP with regard to any aircraft, person or object
unlawful interference.
51. Difference between AEP & AVEP?
Aerodrome Entry Permit (AEP) Airside Vehicle Entry Permit (AVEP)
i. The photo identity card, smart card or temporary permit
issued by the Director General, BCAS, Ministry of Civil Aviation
or any person authorized by the Central Government for entry i. Vehicle permits issued and used to allow vehicular access
into the aerodrome or part of an aerodrome to restricted areas of the airports
ii. AEP will be issued by BCAS ii. AVEPs issued by Airport Operator
52. Difference between Vital Installation & Vulnerable point?
Vital Installation Vulnerable point
Any facility on or connected with an aerodrome, which, if Any facility on or connected with an airport, which, if
damaged or destroyed, would seriously impair the functioning damaged or destroyed, would seriously impair the
of the aerodrome functioning of the airport
53. Difference between Prohibited Items & Restricted Articles?
Prohibited Items Restricted Articles
A list of items i.e. weapons, explosives or other dangerous Articles which are, in the specific context of aviation security,
devices, articles or substances which may be used to commit defined as those articles, devices or substances which may be
an act of unlawful interference with civil aviation operations. used to commit an act of unlawful interference against civil
Such list is established by the DG, BCAS based on a risk aviation or which may endanger the safety of the aircraft and
assessment its occupants, or installations, or the public
54. Difference between EDS & EDDS?
Explosive Detection System (EDS) Explosive Device Detection System (EDDS)
A technology system or combination of different
A technology system or combination of different technologies technologies which has the ability to detect, and so to
which has the ability to detect, and so to indicate by means of indicate by means of an alarm, an explosive device by
an alarm, explosive material contained in baggage or other detecting one or more components of such a device
articles, irrespective of the material from which the bag is contained in baggage or other articles, irrespective of the
made material from which the bag or article is made
55. Difference between Accompanied hold baggage & Unaccompanied hold baggage?
Accompanied hold baggage Unaccompanied hold baggage
Baggage that is transported as cargo and may or may not be
Baggage which is accepted for carriage in the hold of an aircraft carried on the same aircraft with the person to whom it
and which is checked in by the passenger who is on board belongs

ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES
1. What are the advantages of profiling? List there?
i. It helps to divide the passengers into large group with little or no risk and small group who merit additional attention.
ii. It helps to avoid application of additional security procedure on legitimate passenger.
iii. Security staff can better focus on its resources with special attention on small selected group of suspected passenger.
2. Advantages and Limitations of ‘HHMD’?
Advantages:-
i. Useful in detecting metallic items both ferrous and non-ferrous,
ii. Portable, Easy to use and easy to carry
iii. Provide touch free security check,
iv. It’s safe for Pace makers, Magnetic tapes and pregnant ladies.
Limitations:-
i. Give false alarm may malfunction,
ii. Cannot detect non-metallic items,
iii. Cannot detect plastic explosives,
iv. Cannot detect replicas made of other materials or same components of IED may not be identified.
v. Time consuming
3. Advantages and Limitations of “DFMD”?
Advantages:-
i. Can identify both ferrous and non-ferrous metals,
ii. Give fair idea of the location of metal in the body,
iii. Faster way to check the passenger,
iv. Easy to operate,
v. Safe for pacemaker, magnetic tapes and pregnant ladies.
Limitations:-
i. Proper distance should be maintain between two persons, otherwise gives false alarm, (90 cm or 3 feet)
ii. Can detect metallic items on a specific range only,
iii. Cannot detect non-metallic prohibited items,
iv. Cannot detect plastic explosives,
v. Cannot detect replicas made of other materials or some components of IED may not be identified.
4. Advantages and disadvantages of ‘X-RAY BIS’?
Advantages:- Disadvantages:-
i. Enables speedy screening i. Only trained staff can operate (as good as the quality of screener)
ii. Convenience to the passenger ii. Very costly
iii. Less manpower required iii. Efficiency depends on human factor
iv. Safe for food, drug and film iv. Not easily portable
v. Provide better screening for electronic items v. Spare parts not available at all times (repair becomes difficult)
5. Advantages and limitations of “EVD/ETD”?
Advantages: -
i. Can detect almost all kinds of explosives,
ii. Capable of detecting small amount of explosives,
iii. Light weight, easy to carry,
iv. Quick results (quick detects explosive concealed in baggage),
v. Lesser false alarms. SABRE-4000 EVD IONSCAN 500DT ETD
Limitations:-
i. Cannot detects arms, detonators and power source, iv. Trained staff required,
ii. Costly, v. Warm up time is very high (above 20 min)
iii. Difficult to maintain,
6. “GATE PLANS / SCREENING POINTS”?
CONCOURSE PLAN (Centralized):- Complete terminal building is made sterile. At the access point, screening of passenger and
baggage is carried out.
Advantages: - Disadvantages: -
i. Less staff required i. Pax have to report well in advance for the checks
ii. Less equipment required ii. Mixing of passengers of various flights,
iii. More time available for staff to carry out checks iii. Requires security of a large area
iv. Pax have no direct access to aircraft or apron
HOLDING AREA PLAN (Semi-Centralized):- An area is designated as security hold area and is made sterile.
i. Less staff required i. To be secured when not in use,
ii. Less equipment required ii. Pax have to report well in advance for the checks
iii. Segregation of pax for different flights iii. Large area to controlled and secured when not in use
iv. Less pressure to examine passenger
BOARDING GATE PLAN (Decentralized):- Both the passenger and their baggage is checked before boarding to the aircraft.
i. Reduces transfer of arms/dangerous devices, i. Less number of screening staff/equipment’s,
ii. To be staffed only during screening ii. Access of the gate to be controlled,
iii. Pax do not have to report very early iii. Pax can have access to aircraft or apron easily
iv. Less time available for checks
7. Advantages and limitations of ‘HAND SEARCH”?
i. Not required any equipment’s i. Cannot check large – labor intensive
ii. Direct inspection of items ii. Difficult to search complex items
iii. Most sense may be Touch, smell iii. Used – sight, trained staff required
8. ‘X-RAY’ Generator location and its advantages and disadvantages?
The image of an object depends on the placement of the objects on the conveyor belt. The placement depends on the location of
the x-ray generator.
TOP-DOWN Beamer: - In this type of X-BIS the x-ray generator is located above the baggage inspection tunnel and the x-ray
became are generates from top-down wards direction. TOP Generator
Advantages:- Disadvantages:-
i. Space saving design i. Performance limitation,
ii. Low conveyor belt, ii. Unsafe for children as can be easily reached.
iii. Easy to handle bulky baggage, iii. Bag cannot be feed vertically
DOWN-TOP Beamer: - In this type of X-BIS generator is located below the baggage inspection tunnel and the X-ray beams are
generated in down-up direction. DOWN Generator
Advantages:- Disadvantages: -
i. Space saving design, i. High conveyor belt,
ii. High performance ii. Difficult to handle bulky baggage
iii. Magnitude of Objects iii. Baggage cannot be put vertically
SIDE Beamer: - In this type of X-BIS, the x-ray generator is in the side of machine and the x-ray beams are generated from side.
SIDE Generator
Advantages:- Disadvantages
i. Low conveyor belt, i. Not a space saving design,
ii. High performance, ii. Unsafe for children as can be reached easily,
iii. Easy to handle bulky baggage. iii. Bag cannot be feed horizontally
9. Inline baggage system Advantages and Disadvantages?
Advantages: Disadvantages:
i. Multi-Level High tech screening system i. More man power required
ii. Automatic machines ii. More Equipment’s required
iii. Inbuilt Explosive detectors iii. Time taken process
iv. High Through put rate iv. Very costly
10. SIMULATION CHAMBER (Decompression Chamber): - Simulation chamber is a cylindrical vessel mounted on a concrete slab
with chamber walls which can withstand the pressure of explosion of 5kgs of TNT. It operates on the principle of activating the
explosive device in the suspect object by simulating the physical conditions arising in a real air journey.
Advantages: Limitations:
i. Simulate cargo hold in flight conditions i. Expensive fixed installations
ii. Activate barometric triggering devices ii. Not a detection system
iii. Not required man power iii. Must be used in conjunction with a hold
iv. Can screen large consignments iv. False sense of security

11. Write two Advantage and Disadvantage of PIDS (Perimeter Intrusion Detection system)?
Advantages: Disadvantages:
i. Advanced defense technology against identity if theft and unauthorized entry i. Very costly or Expensive technology
ii. Round clock monitoring system ii. Excessive False alarm rate
iii. Audio alarm & Video motion technology signal
iv. It can pin point intrusions fairly accurately
v. Reduces manpower
vi. High detection rate
DEFINITIONS
SCREENING: - The application of technical or other means which are intended to identify and /or detect weapons, explosives, or
other dangerous devices which may be used to commit an act of unlawful interference.
SABOTAGE: - An act or omission, indented to cause malicious or wanton destruction of property, endangering or resulting in
unlawful interference with international civil aviation and its facilities.
COOLING PIT: - It is a designated space in a remote area of the airside, in the space of a pit of size 4X4X4 feet with overhead
protection, to place/dispose a suspected article found at the airport
PROFILING: - Systematic observation of persons and baggage and questioning if necessary to categories them two groups. I.e.
threatening and non-threatening so that more attention can be paid to the threatening category.
BEHAVIOUR DETECTION: Within an aviation security environment, the application of techniques involving the recognition of
behavioural characteristics, including but not limited to physiological or gestural signs indicative of anomalous behaviour,
to identify persons who may pose a threat to civil aviation.
SECURITY CONTROL:- A means by which the introduction of weapons, explosives or other dangerous devices, articles or substances
which may be used to commit an act of unlawful interference can be prevented.
EXPRESS CARGO : - Time defined material including freight, small parcels, documents and materials collected and delivered on door
to door basis, is termed as Express Cargo. OR
Means goods other than mail and accompanied or baggage involuntarily or inadvertently separated from passengers or crew which
is required to be carried on priority basis by an aircraft operator;
AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT: - An aircraft from the moment when all its external doors are closed following embarkation until the moment
when such doors are opened for disembarkation.
CARGO :- Any property carried on an aircraft other than mail, stores and accompanied or mishandled baggage.
HUMAN FACTORS PRINCIPLES :-Principles which apply to design, certification, training, operations and maintenance and which
seek safe interface between the human and other system components by proper consideration to human performance.
HUMAN PERFORMANCE :-Human capabilities and limitations which have an impact on the safety, security and efficiency of
aeronautical operations.
APRON :-A defined area, on a land aerodrome, intended to accommodate aircraft for purposes of loading or unloading passengers,
mail or cargo, fueling, parking or maintenance.
CRISIS MANAGEMENT :-Contingency measures implemented in response to increased threat levels as well as implementation of
measures and procedures in response to the emergencies to include acts of unlawful interference.
DIPLOMATIC POUCH (BAG) :-A shipping container having diplomatic immunity from search or seizure.
UNACCOMPANIED BAGGAGE :-Baggage that is transported as cargo and may or may not be carried on the same aircraft with the
person to whom it belongs.

SPECIFICATIONS
1. Specifications of “HHMD”?
i. Should be able to detect metal without being in direct contact with the object
ii. Audio and visual alarm
iii. Should have independent portable battery charger if the HHMD uses rechargeable batteries
iv. Should be safe for pacemakers, magnetic tapes, films and pregnant ladies
v. Operating temperature 0*C to 45*C
vi. The HHMD shall be manufactured by ISO 9000 certified firms.
2. Specifications of “DFMD”?
i. SENSITIVITY: Multi zone capability with uniform sensitivity in all zones,
ii. Shall be able to detect ferrous/non-ferrous and metallic alloys/metals of various types of threat objects when passed through on
the body irrespective of the orientation. Weight, size and shape of the object.
iii. Operating voltage 160-260v AC
iv. APERTURE SIZE: 2m height X 0.75 to 0.85m
v. Aperture weight 50.5kgs
vi. Operating temperature 0*C to 45*C
vii. Storage temperature 0*C to 20*C
viii. SPEED OF PASSAGE: Should be independent of the speed of passage,
ix. INTERFERENCE REJECTION: Interference from external sources should not effect if from one-meter distance,
x. ALARM INDICATION: Both audio and visual alarms,
xi. SECURITY: Should reset itself with in 3sec of alarm condition,
xii. Should have traffic and alarm counters functional both ways,
xiii. HEALTH AND SAFETY: Should be safe for pacemakers, magnetic tapes, and films,
xix. Should not be effected by UV, IR, EM, and RF radiations.
xx. STABILITY: Manufactured by firms having ISO-9000 certification
xxi. DFMD shall have in built feature of auto calibration.
3. Write down the minimum specification for ‘X-RAY BIS’ for following parameters?
i. SINGLE WIRE RESOLUTION : 40 SWG wire,
ii. PENETRATION : 30mm steel & 0.1mm thickness of the steel
iii. SOFTWARE FEATURE OF MACHINE : online – yet to be installed,
iv. MULTICOLOUR : mandatory, (Sugar in Orange and Salt in Green colour)
v. ZOOM : 16X or more
vi. X-RAY IMAGE RESOLUTION : 1280 X 1024 pixels
vii. RADIATION LEVEL : 0.1mR/hr at 5cm.
viii. CONVEYOR BELT SPEED : 0.18 mts to 0.3 mts
ix. THROUGHPUT RATE : 400 registered bags per hour & 200 cargo pieces per hour
4. Specification of EVD/ETD?
i. Should be capable of detecting explosives contained in baggage.
ii. Must not pose a health hazard
iii. Should be able to operate on DC battery as well as 230V AC
iv. Should be light in weight and easily portable
v. Warm up time should not be more than 40min
vi. Throughput rate of 120 samples/hr
vii. Operating temperature should be 20*C to 50*C

CARGO
(Circular 8/2008 – Comprehensive Air cargo) / (Order 1/2006 – Security Measures for Air cargo)
1. Define “REGULATED AGENT”? What are the various methods of screening the cargo?
REGULATED AGENT: - means an agent, air carrier, freight forwarder or any other entity including industry bodies and customs
appointed custodians, who conducts business with an aircraft operator and provides security control that are accepted or required
by the commissioner, in respect of cargo, courier, express parcels or mail to be transported by air.
Methods of cargo screening:-
i. Profiling (Visual Checks of cargo including document checks)
ii. X-ray BIS,
iii. Physical check,
iv. 24 hours cooling off, (if above two are not possible)
v. Simulation chamber
vi. Use of EVD/ETD
vii. Use of dog squad
Equipment’s used for cargo screening:- i. X- ray BIS, & ii. Explosive detectors.
2. Types of CARGO?
a. Human remain (HUM) d. Perishable cargo g. Postal & Express mail
b. Live animal (AVI) e. Unaccompanied cargo h. Lifesaving drugs
c. Diplomatic bag f. Couriers i. Valuable cargo
3. Exempted Consignments or CARGO?
i. Live animals (AVI) iii. Diplomatic mails v. Some high value goods
ii. Lifesaving materials iv. Live Human Organs vi. Special Nuclear materials
4. What three things should be checked by APSU/ASG before allowing cargo to the airside? Which AVSEC Order deals the above?
Order 01/2006
i. Security sticker pasted on the cargo consignment
ii. Cargo manifest
iii. Access control of person / Vehicle
5. Why is cargo vulnerable/attractive target for terrorist attacks? And how cargo moves?
i. Volume carried increasing – Aircraft is seen as fastest mode of transportation
ii. Cargo system well known
iii. Able to target specific flights
iv. Difficult to screen – nature and size of cargo
v. Low risk to terrorist – cannot be identified after the attacks
How cargo moves:
6. What is cooling off or 24 Hours Cooling off?

It is one of the checks done on cargo consignment. The cargo consignment which is doubtful is left for 24 cooling off on ground,
before it is sent to the aircraft. If this cargo contains an IED with time/delay mechanism it explodes on the ground, thus ensuring
the aircraft is safe.
7. What aspect must be looked into for cargo security?
i. Supervisor for observing security control at cargo premises
ii. Secured and access controlled premises
iii. All employees to be regular with verified character and antecedents
iv. All persons to undergo security awareness training programme
v. All cargo consignments undergone proper security control and released with manifest
vi. Cargo will be verified (screened) by ASG/APSU before allowing into airside and countersigned on manifest
vii. All cargo should be under escort and travel in predetermine route
viii. Cargo premises should be under CCTV control
ix. 15% physical check should be maintained
x. BCAS inspection
xi. Order 01/2006

CATERING
(Circular 25/2006 – Security Controls for catering supplies) (Order 07/2004 – Catering security)
1. What are points to be consideration in catering security?
i. The airline security personnel will be present at the catering facility to closely supervise the preparation packing, pre-setting of
the catering uplift and while placing them into meal carts containers.
ii. They will ensure that no unauthorized personnel have access to the catering uplift
iii. All security checked/cleared catering uplift will be sealed prior to loading into the hi-lift vehicle
iv. Anti-sabotage check of Hi-lift vehicle
v. The HLV should be properly maintained and the rolling shutters should be locked and sealed
vi. The transportation of the catering vehicle should be under escort by the airline security /catering officials
vii. While transferring the catering uplift from the HLV to the aircraft, airline security officials shall check the seal affixed at catering
facility for any traces of tampering and then handover the same to the cabin crew
viii. All security stickers and seals will be kept under safe custody at all times and maintain proper record
2. Stages of catering Security?
i. Preparation Stage:
a. Airline Security Staff will report this stage
b. Anti-sabotage check of Utensils
c. Screening of Raw materials
d. Not allow to taste the food
e. Ensure that all staff who working for catering kitchen has to undergone AVSEC Awareness training
ii. Pre-Setting Stage:
a. This stage will start in Chilling room
b. Caterer will ensure that strict access control of chilling room
c. Packing & Segregation food as flight wise
d. Physical check will be done by Airline Security
e. Locking of plastic seal & Security Sticker will be affixed on carts after Physical inspection
f. After security control catering consignment will be brought for loading in vehicle
iii. High Lift / Transportation:
a. Vehicle should be provided by caterer
b. Anti-sabotage check of vehicle
c. Check the vehicle for proper locking system
d. Frisking of catering agent before loading the carts into vehicle
e. Security Certificate & Catering Security Declaration will be raised
f. Escort the vehicle till aircraft
3. Which AVSEC Order deals with catering security? What aspect must be looked into for catering security?
i. Supervisor for observing security control at catering premises
ii. Secured and access controlled premises
iii. All employees to be regular with verified character and antecedents
iv. All persons to undergo security awareness training programme
v. Transportation under escort
vi. Deliveries of Raw material and Equipment to be X-Ray screened and physically checked
vii. Chilling rooms and refrigerators under strict control
viii. Quarter inspection by the airline
ix. BCAS inspection
x. Order 7/2004
4. Response to Tampering Of Security Seals/ Stickers?
i. Immediate physical check of tampered catering cart
ii. Carry out a thorough check of the HLV, catering uplift for any suspicious items
iii. Inform the supervisor immediately
iv. Record the incident
5. How the Catering Moves?
Screening of Raw Material Preparation Packing Physical Inspection
Loading
into Vehicle
Handover to Crew Escort till Aircraft Transport till Security Check point
BOMB THREAT & ANTI-HIJACKING PROCEDURE
1. What are the questions to be asked when received a Bomb threat call?
i. Where is the bomb?
ii. When will it go off?
iii. What does it look like?
iv. What type of device is used?
v. Who are you?
vi. Why are you doing this?
2. What action is to be taken on recipient of a Bomb threat call?
i. Ask the stipulated questions to the caller
Where is the bomb?
When will it go off?
What does it look like?
What type of device is used?
Who are you?
Why are you doing this?
ii. Notify the ATC/Airport Manager who in turn would inform the BTAC
iii. Assembling of BTAC
iv. Evaluation of Threat by BTAC using BWAF to determine the call as specific or non-specific and take action accordingly
3. What actions to be taken while receiving a Bomb Threat call?
i. Remain calm
ii. Ensure called ID has registered calling number and note it down
iii. Switch ON voice recording facility (if it is not automatic)
iv. Allow the caller to complete his conversation first without interruption
v. Note exact timing of call
vi. Try to prolong the call (if possible) with leading questions to assess the genuineness of the call
vii. Alert colleagues and supervisors who can listen to conversation and alert security
vii. Observe caller Sex, Voice, Language, approx. age, back ground noise etc
viii. Note actual words and record other details
ix. Do not restore the handset on the cradle switch until calling number is properly noted
x. Inform all details to supervisor
4. The Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC)?
i. Airport Director or Airport Operator - Co-coordinator
ii. CASO or his representative ASG - Member
iii. Effected airline Security Manager - Member
iv. Watch Supervisory officer from ATC (WSO) - Member
v. Airworthiness Officer from DGCA - Member
vi. Representative from State Police - Member
vii. Representative from BDDS - Member
vii. FRRO/Asst FRRO from Immigration - Member (International Airport)
viii. Deputy Commandant from Customs - Member (International Airport)
ix. COE & RDCOS from BCAS - Observers (International Airport)
5. Salient features of Bomb Threat Contingency Plan (BTCP)?
i. Airport Director designated as coordinator
ii. Establishment of Bomb Threat Control room
iii. Evaluation of call by Bomb Threat Assessment Committee
iv. Questioning Technique
v. Duties and Responsibilities of various agencies of airport such as AAI, ASG / APSU, Airlines, BDDS, DGCA, Customs & Immigration
vi. Search Procedure
vii. Evacuation of building under threat
viii. Procedure to deal with unidentified / suspected baggage
6. What actions are to be taken in case a bomb threat is assessed as non-specific involving an aircraft?
i. The aircraft need not to be shifted to the isolation bay
ii. Boarded pax to be off-loaded and kept 100mts away from the aircraft wingtip
iii. Search of the aircraft to be done by airlines security & Airline engineers
iv. BTAC to decide about offloading and search of register baggage, cargo, courier and mail, etc. as per the assessment.
7. Procedure of Specific Call:-
i. The aircraft is shifted to the isolation bay
ii. Check-in and boarded process is to be stopped
iii. All the passengers already boarded and their baggage is to be offloaded and rechecked
iv. The aircraft to be searched by airlines security, BDDS, airline engineers, Dog squad and DGCA in the isolation bay. Then brought
back to the main bay
v. Registered baggage is to be offloaded in the isolation bay and checked for explosives, then only be brought back to the BMA and
re-identified
vi. Cargo, mail etc., to be offloaded in the isolation bay to be sent to ware-house after 24hrs cooling off it will be loaded again into
aircraft holds.
vii. In case the flight is ready to take-off, to be aborted by ATC, till the completion certificate is given
viii. Fresh boarding cards to be issued to all the pax and subjected to 100% check.
8. What are the counter measures for ‘BOMB INCIDENTS’ in the airports?
i. Installation of caller ID (CLIP)
ii. Give wide publicity in local newspaper if caller is identified
iii. Prompt evaluation of call with help of BWAF
iv. Training of Employees
v. Revision of contingency plans,
vi. Up-gradation of EDS/EDDS,
vii. Conduct periodical mock up exercise,
viii. Centralized monitoring of CCTV, by APSU/ASG, customs proposal under consideration.
ix. Installation of EVD/ETD
9. What are the Anti-Hijacking security measures being adopted in Indian Airports?
i. Frisking of passenger and search of hand baggage
ii. Armed support to frisking / searching staff
iii. Escorting of passenger to aircraft
iv. Apron and perimeter security
v. Security of catering items
vi. Surveillance in Departure areas
vii. Use of electrical aids – DFMD, HHMD, XBIS, CCTV etc.
viii. Secondary ladder point checks
ix. Preflight security checks / search of aircraft
x. Deployment of sky marshals
xi. On the job supervision by airline staff
10. What are the Anti-Sabotage security measures being adopted in Indian Airports?
i. Screening and protection of registered baggage until loaded into aircraft hold
ii. Identification / Reconciliation of registered baggage
iii. Anti-sabotage check of aircraft at originating station
iv. Guarding of aircraft
v. Access control of aircraft
vi. On the job supervision by airline staff
vii. Security of crew baggage / aircraft document bags / fuel
viii. Security of catering items
ix. Security of cargo, courier, human remains, postal mail, company stores
x. Non acceptance of last minute items by passengers
xi. Passenger to ensure they are aware of contents of their baggage’s
11. What are counter measures against the terrorist attacks?
i. Guarding of aircraft and airport facilities
ii. Apron/ airport access control
iii. Deployment of Quick reaction team (QRT)
iv. Perimeter wall of standard height
v. Perimeter road for patrolling
vi. Perimeter lighting
vii. Watch tower / patrolling – foot or mobile
viii. Police stations on close proximity of airport
ix. Efficient communications system
12. Who all can give a bomb threat call? Or Who can made a Hoax call?
i. Delayed passengers vi. Failed Lovers
ii. Those who has been denied seats by airlines vii. Love Birds
iii. Drunken people viii. Dismissed or suspended employees
iv. Trickster ix. Politically motivated people
v. Media crazy people x. Competitors etc…
13. How to creed the Hoax calls?
i. Installation of caller ID (CLIP)
ii. Give wide publicity in local newspaper if caller is identified.
iii. Conduct mock exercises
iv. Review of Bomb threat procedures
v. Questioning Techniques
vi. Security briefings regard handling procedure
14. Write down the committees that are formed at the hijack situation?
Sl. SHORT
COMMITTEE OTHER NAME HEAD LOCATION
No NAME
1 CCS Cabinet Committee on Security Apex Body PM PM Office
Rashtrapati Bhavan/
2 COSAH Committee of Secretaries on Aircraft Hijack Advisory Role Cabinet Secretary
Secretariat
3 CC Central Committee Executive Authority/ Command DGCA IGI Airport
Home Secretory
4 AC Aerodrome Committee Operational Command Airport
/DC/DM
15. What are the New Emerging Threats?
i. Suicide Attack on the Airport/Aircraft Facilities
ii. Use of Aircraft as a weapon of mass destruction
iii. Use of Nuclear weapon, Radioactive Substances and Dangerous Goods
iv. Use of Chemical and Biological warfare
v. Air to air attack by Missile
vi. Ground to Air attack by Missile (MANPADS)
vii. Cyber Terrorism
viii. Use of Magnetic System
ix. Attack through the electronic system to misguide the air traffic communication
16. What are the parameters used by BTAC while assess the threat call as specific or non-specific?
i. Questioning techniques
a. Where is the bomb?
b. When will it go off?
c. What does it look like?
d. What type of device is used?
e. Who are you?
f. Why are you doing this?
ii. Other information to be reported by the recipient of a Bomb Threat Call
a. The background noise from where the call is been made
b. Identification of gender
c. Exact time of call
d. Actual wording
e. Approximate age
The response to the above questions and background details will help the bomb threat assessment committee members to
evaluate the call to “SPECIFIC” or “NON SPECIFIC”
17. What is the role of Airline Engineers and BDDS in an aircraft declared with specific bomb threat by BTAC?
i. In specific bomb threat call Airline engineer and BDDS team will do the thorough anti-sabotage check of the aircraft.
ii. Airline engineering staff will help to BDDS team to search entire aircraft interior locations
iii. If doctor is not available first aid kit will be checked and resealed by BDDS team
iv. After the checks they both will sign on the form which needs to send to ATC

ASG / APSU Duties
1. Typical Response Action if Dangerous Article detected?
i. Remove the item from the baggage and notify supervisor.
ii. Notify airline representative who will arrange for the item to be carried on board in accordance with the airline’s security
procedures
iii. Obtain a receipt from the airline representative.
iv. Enter the details in the screening point log
2. What measures should be taken to maintain the sterility of a sterile hold area?
i. Anti-sabotage checks
ii. Prevent unauthorized access
iii. Effective screening of all pax and persons entering
iv. Strict access control
v. Protection of all openings e.g. doors windows etc.
vi. Searching of all pax bags and other goods entering the area
vii. Centralized CCTV monitoring
3. Checks carried out on a vehicle before allowing it access to airside?
i. Check vehicle permit for validity
ii. Check the vehicle for presence of any restricted / prohibited article
iii. Only drivers having ADP are allowed to drive in the airside
iv. Drivers / Occupants should have AEP
v. Frisk the driver / Occupants
vi. Check all times being carried in the vehicle
4. During the vehicle search if you found any Prohibited/Suspect item. What will be your course of action?
i. Remain calm and polite
ii. Do not alarm vehicle driver
iii. Do not allow the vehicle to enter the airside.
iv. Do not try to restrain the driver or use physical force
v. Immediately notify supervisor
5. How many staff is deployed at each Pre-embarkation security check point consisting of one XBIS and two frisking booths and
what duties they perform?
At Pre-embarkation security check for Each X-Ray point 04 screeners required & for 02 frisking booths 02 screeners required.
X-Ray Point:
1. Load Officer
2. X-Ray officer
3. Physical Search officer
4. Bomb Detection test officer
2 Frisking Booths:
1. Male screener for male frisking
2. Female screener for female frisking

AIRLINE SECURITY FUNCTIONS
1. You are details on Screening point, A dangerous items detected by you. What points would be endorsed in Dangerous Goods
Register?
Dangerous Goods Register – Details of dangerous goods detected or not permitted to be carried or permitted to be carried in safe
condition will be entered. Following particulars
i. Date and time
ii. Name of the Pax/flight no/aircraft
iii. If weapon then details of license
iv. Dangerous item detected
v. Condition of packing of dangerous goods (ammunition if loaded/batteries off (if permitted how it was repacked)
2. Action on discovery of a suspicious passenger?
i. Frisk thoroughly
ii. Ask questions
iii. Check baggage thoroughly
iv. Keep surveillance on the pax till he boards aircraft
v. Verify documents
vi. Inform APSU / ASG if required
3. What possible actions will you taken in finding a bag with confirmed threat while X-Raying registered baggage?
i. Stop the conveyor belt
ii. Don’t panic, remain calm and polite – do not alarm the passenger
iii. Identify the bag
iv. Inform the BDDS (CISF Control room)
v. Notify the supervisor by pre-arranged signal
vi. Notify police by using silent alarm or pre-arranging signal
vii. Do not allow passenger to board the aircraft
viii. Do not try to restrain he passenger by using physical force
regard? Circular – 08/2017
i. Bag should be taken into your custody
ii. Identify the passenger and ask for relevant documents
iii. Check all the relevant documents and verify the license no, area of validity, period of validity, no of ammunitions allowed
iv. Segregation of arms and ammunitions & proper packing
v. Reconciliation at BMA and Escort till aircraft, loaded into the holds
vi. If passenger fails to produce the relevant documents as per circular 08/2017 handed over to the Local Police and raises the case
against the passengers.
5. While conducting SLPC you recovered a Kirpan from Sikh passenger, what is the security procedure to be followed? Quote a
relevant circular?
i. Circular 14/2005
ii. If the Sikh pax travelling from domestic to international, Kirpan at SLPC will be recovered from Sikh passenger
iii. Describe the Kirpan procedure to Sikh passenger, Kirpan will not be allowed from domestic to international
iv. It is allowed with Sikh passenger only with in India domestic flights
v. We will extend our support to Sikh Pax to keep their Kirpan in his registered baggage
vi. No need to deny the Sikh passenger
vii. If the Sikh passenger is not willing to separate his Kirpan, then he will be offloaded from the flight.
6. As per 05/2009 AVSEC Order Arun Mishra committee give the all airline security functions?
i. Security of Aircraft
ii. Screening of Registered baggage
iii. Surveillance in departure hall
iv. Screening and escorting of screened cargo/unaccompanied baggage
v. Security of catering items
vi. For security and surveillance in BMA and for accompanying the screened baggage up to aircraft
vii. Security in baggage break up area (BBA)
viii. Secondary security checks
ix. Security of parked/Idle aircraft
x. Security of control room (including bag tags, boarding cards etc.)
xi. Aircraft search (pre-flight anti sabotage checks)
7. List out security functions mandated in AVSEC Order 3/2009?
i. Access control to the aircraft
ii. Aircraft security search / security check during normal as well as bomb threat situation
iii. Screening of registered baggage / unaccompanied baggage, cargo, mail and company stores
iv. Surveillance of screened baggage till acceptance at check-in counters
v. Security controls of the checked baggage from the point it is taken into the charge of aircraft operators till loading into aircraft
vi. Passenger baggage reconciliation / Identification
vii. Security of baggage tags, boarding cards and flight documents
viii. Security mishandled / unaccompanied / transit / transfer baggage
ix. Secondary checks at ladder point of aircraft
x. Security of catering items from presetting stage till loading into the aircraft
xi. Security controls of express cargo, courier bags, cargo, company stores, parcels, mail bags and escorting from city side up to
aircraft
xii. Receiving, carriage and retrieval of security removed articles
xiii. Any other security functions notified by the commissioner from to time
8. What do you understand by “RE-CONSILIATION”? (Cir-17/2004)(Cir-27/2006) (Order-04/2004)
i. It is the process of tallying the number of bags checked in and accepted for loading in the aircraft, tallying the passenger reported
for boarding and their respective baggage.
ii. It is compulsory to avoid GATE-NO-SHOW and in such case the baggage of such unreported pax is to be off loaded.
iii. It is carried out either manually (identification) or electronically by the concerned airlines.
9. Recommended techniques for PHYSICAL SEARCH of a bag? (Circular-34/2005)
i. Bag should be physically checked with consent of passenger,
ii. Be tactful, courteous and cautious while searching,
iii. Bag should be kept between the passenger and the searcher,
iv. If possible search the clothing without removing the items from the bag,
v. Start at the top and work towards the bottom,
vi. Completely search the left side, then the center and then the right side,
vii. Feel between the layers exerting pressure from above and below,
viii. If baggage has more than one compartment, search each compartment completely before moving on to the next one,
ix. Develop a methodical systematic procedure and follow the same method for each piece of baggage
10. What are the basic search rules (Behavior of search team personnel)?
i. Wish the passenger
ii. Consent of passenger
iii. Use gloves for searching the bag
iv. Be courteous and tactful, but also cautious
v. Thank the passenger for their cooperation
vi. Be cautious of sharp objects, especially hypodermic syringes
vii. Check systematically
11. Write any 04 duties of security staff at BMA?
i. To ensure that all bags are screened
ii. To ensure that all bags are fixed with security sticker
iii. To prevent any tampering of the bags
iv. To arrange bags flight wise
v. To prevent any un-authorized access at BMA
vi. To supervisor loading of baggage into flights

X-RAY BAGGAGE INSPECTION SYSTEM
1. What are the components of ‘X-RAY BIS’?
i. X- Ray omission generator, iv. Key Board vii. Idle Rods
ii. Collimator, v. Conveyor Belt viii. Emergency Stop Buttons
iii. Visual display unit (VDU) vi. Lead Curtains ix. External Housing
2. Properties of ‘X-RAY’?
i. Invisible (electro-magnetic radiation),
ii. Move in straight lines, and at the speed of light,
iii. Have very short wave length,
iv. Does not get deflected when passed through prism or lens,
v. Higher the energy of x-ray, greater the penetration,
vi. Ionizing radiation, it liberates electrons in matter,
vii. Impair or destroy living cells.
3. Requirements of ‘X-RAY BIS’?
i. A high detection rate i.e. probability of detection has to be ensured,
ii. An unequivocal differentiation between hazardous and non-hazardous substances has to be ensured,
iii. Low false alarm rate,
iv. Inspected of entire bag as well as partial bag areas,
v. Integrated image device,
vi. Detection category of small amounts even below ICAO/TSA standards,
vii. Through put rate up to 400 bags per hour and 200 cargo bags per hour,
viii. Detects of all kinds of industrial, military and homemade explosives,
ix. Should have high resolution (40SWG),
x. High penetration (30mm steel).
4. What are the Detection requirements?
X-Ray screening equipment is required for use in detecting both metallic and non-metallic objects. These items may be concealed in
any form of luggage carried or placed on board an aircraft. The list of items to be identified includes:
i. Firearms both metallic and non-metallic,
ii. Firearms components,
iii. Ammunition of all calibers,
iv. Grenades and other fragmentation blast weapons,
v. Knives, batons, swords, etc.
vi. Explosives military and commercial,
vii. Detonators and timing devices,
viii. Electrical and electronic items,
ix. Power sources
5. Specifications of ‘X-RAY BIS’? (Circular-11/2017)
i. The machine should operate on 230v AC, 50 Hz power supply, and should be able to with stand voltage fluctuations in the range
of 170v to 260v,
ii. Conveyor belt speed between 0.18 and 0.3 m/sec for hand and registered baggage, for cargo can be less,
iii. Operating temperature 0-40*C,
iv. Resolution: able to display single un-insulated tinned copper wire of 40SWG,
v. Penetration: greater than 30mm thickness of steel,
vi. Should produce clear image with minimum 1280X1024 pixels,
vii. 16X Zoom facility,
viii. Should be film safe,
ix. TIP installed,
x. Radiation level should be 0.1mR/hr

xi. Radiation level not to exceed 0.1mR/hr at a distance of 5cm from the external housing,
xii. Through put rate 400 bags per hour for hand and registered baggage and 200 bags per hour for cargo machines.
6. Inbuilt protections on ‘X-RAY’?
The inbuilt safety measures in XRAY BIS are…
● Low x-ray dose: - Radiation emitted from the cabinet x-ray system shall not exceed an exposure of 0.1mR/hr at any point 5cm
outside the external surface.
● Lead Curtains: - Lead curtains at both entry and exit prevent scattered x-rays that may occur from escaping whenever the
inspected and items of leave the unit.
● Lead shielding: - Lead shielding in the unit prevents the emission of scattered x-ray independent of the covering panels.
● Interlocks: - If an attempt is made to generate x-ray with a critical panel missing an interlock will sense this prevent x-ray from
being generated.
7. The technology used ‘X-RAY BIS’/latest technology worldwide are as under?
i. Single energy, vii. Nuclear quadruple response, (NQR)
ii. Dual energy, viii. Mille meter wave scanner
iii. Backscatter,
iv. Computed Tomography X-Ray, (CTX)
v. Thermal Neutron Activation, (TNA)
vi. Pulse Fast Neutron Analysis, (PFNA)
8. Why x-ray machine is film safe?
Modern X-Ray machines are film safe due to the following reasons:-
i. Short wave length of x-ray. (X-ray machine generates x-rays of very short wave length which are not easily absorbed by the film
component)
ii. Low x-ray dose. (even the highest accumulated dose of x-ray does not affect the film)
iii. Constant speed of conveyor belt. (during screening the film comes in contact of x-ray for fraction of seconds only)
iv. Fan beam geometry x-ray theory.
9. Pre-operational safety checks for ‘X-RAY BIS’?
i. All service panels are closed and locked,
ii. The lead curtains must all be hanging down, and in good condition
iii. All emergency off switches must be in released (out) position
iv. Open lead curtains to make sure chamber is empty
v. Check that conveyor belt is not obstructed
vi. Make sure there is a table available for physically searching baggage
vii. Make sure that the conveyor belt and monitor screen are not dirty
viii. Check exterior machine for loose wires/ connections
10. Switching on the X-Ray machine?
i. Check the machine is plugged in
ii. Insert the key in control panel and switch machine on
iii. Adjust brightness and contrast controls
iv. Test the forward, stop and reverse movement of the conveyor belt
v. Test the X-Ray monitor image definition by using the manufactures test piece (CTP)
11. Functions of ‘X-RAY BIS’ switch?
The important segments on the key board of the machine are:-
1. On & Off Key 6. Navigator
2. Image display keys 7. Conveyor control keys
3. Indicator section 8. Priority keys
4. Functional keys 9. Card reader
5. Emergency switch
1. Key switch for switching on and off,
2. Image display keys has the keys for imaging objects,
NEG – To check the connectivity
O2 – To detect explosive materials
OS – To detect weapons, detonators, timers, wires, ammunitions, batteries
BW – Irrespective of size & shape will get clear idea about the objects
SEN – Layer by layer or in depth image
VARI – To increase and decrease the penetration levels, can easily detect concealed items
HI – To check the penetration level of the objects
3. Indicator section power on, wait and radiation indicators,
Green indicator – Power on and machine ready to work
Red indicator – Error occur
Yellow indicator – Radiation on or baggage screening
4. Functions keys- to select the screen menus and enter digit and text,
1. Mark or Select and deselect the single bag
2. Auto mode – select and deselect the all bags / system will help the learners OJT with denser object circles
3. Save mode – Image saving
4. Library – Clip objects and TIP saved & missed images
5. Menu – Login & logout / indicator test etc.
6. Exit
7, 8, 9 – Technician use
10. Enlarge image (Like fit to page)
11. Zoom in & out and User ID & password credentials
5. Emergency stop button to quickly switch of conveyor belt generator and monitors,
6. Navigator for selection of image sections for zoom and for selection of functions in screen menus and windows,
7. Control key to move conveyor left to right, recall images and stop button,
8. Priority keys
P1-used as ENTER key and to display objects in BW4, SEN
P2-used as ENTER key and to display objects in BW4, HI
P3-used as MARK function to indicate suspected scanned baggage.
12. What are the comparable keyboards switches in a” HEIMANN” and “RAPISCAN X-BIS”?
S.No HEIMANN SMITHS KEY BOARD ECIL RAPISCAN KET BOARD
1 NEG (Negative) INV (Inverse)
2 OS (Organic stripping) IM (Inorganic materials)
3 O2 (Organic only) OM (Organic materials)
4 SEN (Super enhancement) CC (crystal clear)
5 BW (Black and white) B + W (Black and white)
6 HI (High penetration) HIGH (High penetration)
7 VARI (Variable Key) VG (Variable Gamma)
13. X-Ray key board switches of an ECIL Rapiscan are divided into which four areas?
i. On & Off key iv. Conveyor control
ii. Emergency Switch v. Zoom selection
iii. Indicator section vi. Image processing
14. In Which Colour Following Items Appears In an X-RAY BIS Monitor?
S.No MATERIAL COLOUR S.No MATERIAL COLOUR
1 IRON Blue 12 PAPER Orange
2 GOLD Opaque 13 POWER SOURCE Blue
3 SILVER Blue 14 LEAD Opaque
4 EXPLOSIVE Orange 15 LEATHER Orange
5 ZINC Blue 16 COPPER Blue
6 LIQUID Orange 17 GLASS Green
7 DETONATOR Green (Al) & Blue (Cu) 18 ALUMINIUM Green

8 MECHANISM Depends upon the materials 19 BRONZE Blue
9 ACIDS Black 20 PERFUME Orange
10 BRONZE Blue 21 RDX Orange
11 SOAP Green 22 THICK SILVER Opaque
15. Categories of BAGS and its significance?
i. Safe bag : - Affix a security sticker or seal and bags can be send for check in,
ii. Suspected bag : - Send for physically search,
iii. Unsafe bag : - Inform supervisor and ASG and take action as per SOP.
16. How many persons are supposed to man X-RAY point in one shift? (Order-05/2009)
i. Load officer - 01
ii. X-Ray officer - 01
iii. Officers for manual hand search/
iv. Explosive detection test - 02
17. Documents to be maintained at ‘X-RAY’ screening point?
i. X-ray BIS maintenance register
ii. Dangerous goods register
iii. Security sticker consumption register
iv. Screeners rotation
v. Baggage physical check register
vi. Copy of screeners certificate of operators
vii. CTP test log sheet
18. What are the do’s and don’ts for a ‘X-RAY BIS’ operator?
DO’s:- i. Do use on off key for switching on/off the machine,
ii. Do check conveyor belt before operating equipment,
iii. Do check x-ray chamber is not clocked before operating equipment,
iv. Do make sure lead curtains are not damaged,
v. Do check lead curtains are hanging straight down,
vi. Do check exteriors of x-ray for loose wires/connections,
vii. Do maintain 30cm gap between two bags during screening.
DON’Ts:-i. Do not reach into the chamber when x-ray is on,
ii. Do not allow passenger to reach inside the chamber for their baggage,
iii. Do not allow any persons to observe the screening process,
iv. Do not allow children’s to play with the leaded curtains of touch the conveyor belt and,
v. Do not place objects such as coffee, plants, bottle, on top of the x-ray machine,
vi. Do not sit on the conveyor belt.
19. What are the factors influencing the screening process?
i. Poor or no training x. Increase surprise checks
ii. Selection of security staff (quality) xi. Discussions
iii. Lack of supervision xii. Over expectations
iv. Poor signs xiii. Protocol requirement
v. Any display of aggressive attitude xiv. Pressure from seniors
vi. Congested screening area xv. Air courier pressure
vii. Confused screening point layout xvi. Sympathy factors
viii. Passenger pressure xvii. Long hour of duties
ix. Language difficulties
20. List some items that may present difficulty to an X-RAY screener while screening?
i. Wrapped gift items iv. Urns containing human remains
ii. Children Toys v. Religious objects, valuable jewelry and paintings
iii. Walking sticks, crutches, canes
21. X-Ray operator may carry out Hand search of the baggage during the screening process?
i. Dark object on the monitor iv. Liquids in bottles
ii. Wire on the screen v. An item seen on the screen cannot be identified
Iii. Pale stick like items
22. What are the duties of Load Officer?
i. The load officer will be positioned at entry of the X-ray towards BIS
ii. The officer will remain alert for any people who give cause for concern
iii. The office will take bags, packages and other articles from each person as they arrived for screening
iv. He will ensure that bag is placed correctly into the tunnel of X-BIS
v. He will ensure that lift heavy baggage onto the idle rods
vi. He will ensure that take them of the idle rods
vii. He will ensure that assist in operating the security strapping machine
viii. He will ensure that assist passenger in queue
ix. He will ensure that keep the X-BIS area free of left-over trolleys
x. The officer shall not leave their duty unless relieved of until the screening point is closed
23. Duties of X-Ray Officer?
i. The X-Ray officer will always be in position to study the X-Ray image and maintain easy operation of the controls
ii. Before commencing duty, the X-ray Officer will check the equipment to ensure that it is fully operational
iii. The X-Ray officer will examine the contents of each bag and its image on the monitor
iv. The X-Ray officer will not continuously view images on the X-Ray monitor for periods exceeding 20 minutes
v. If any unauthorized articles are present, or if there doubt as to the contents of the bag, the bag will be referred for manual hand
search and / or explosive detection test
vi. Only when the officer is satisfied that the baggage is free of any unauthorized articles, he will check the bag for further
processing
vii. The officer will not leave his position unless relieved or until the screening point is closed
24. ‘CTP’ TEST?
i. Single wire resolution: - A set of un-insulated copper wire of size 26 SWG, 30 SWG, 35 SWG, 38 SWG, 40 SWG and 42 SWG are
placed on the Perspex sheet.
The wires are laid out in ‘S’ shaped curves. The wires are placed behind varying thickness of aluminum.
Requirement: - Un-insulated copper wire of 40SWG should be seen not covered by any step wedge
Objective is to detect connectivity
ii. Useful penetration: - This test defines what level of details can be seen behind a thickness of known material.
The CTP has different gauges if wire behind varying thickness of aluminum of 3/16 (4.8mm), 5/16 (7.9mm), 7/16 (11.1mm).
Requirement: - 30 SWG wire should be displayed under the second step wedge of 5/16.
Objective is to detect hidden connectivity
iii. Material discrimination test (Multi energy test):- The x-ray should be able to distinguish between materials of different atomic
numbers.
Requirement: - Salt should be seen in green colour and sugar in orange colour
Objective is to ensure that the X-BIS distinguishes between organic material even if the object / item are similar in colour and the
atomic numbers are close
iv. Simple penetration test: - The test defines what thickness of steel the machine should be able to penetrate. The CTP has steps
of 2mm ranging steel step wedges from 16mm to 32mm. The lead strip to check that the machine is above or below the
requirement.
Requirement: - The lead strip should be visible beneath 30mm steel
Objective is to check the penetration level of X-Ray on steel step wedge
v. Spatial resolution test: - The test defines the ability of the system to distinguish and display objects, which are close together.
The CTP has 16 copper gratings at right angles to each other.
Requirement: - The vertical and horizontal gratings should be seen.
Objective is to identify two objects kept close together
vi. Thin metal imaging test: - Steel step wedge should be provided in the CTP.
The size of each should be 3cm (length) X 1cm (width) thickness in mm as under 0.0, 0.1, 0.2,…..1.0, 1.2, 1.4, 1.9, 2.3, 2.7, 3.2, 3.8,
4.8, 6.3, and 9.
Requirement: - The requirement is to image steel 0.1mm thick.
Objective is to check the penetration level of X-Ray on a thinnest part of object or material
CTP (Combined Test Piece)
Simple penetration Multi energy test
Single wire resolution Spacial Resolution
Useful penetration Thin metal image test
GOLDEN PRINCIPLE: Denser the object Darker the Image & Thinner is the object lighter is the image
25. Explain requirements of CTP?
i. Single wire resolution - Un-insulated copper wire of 40SWG should be seen not covered by any step wedge
ii. Useful penetration - 30 SWG wire should be displayed under the second step wedge of 5/16.
iii. Material discrimination test - Salt should be seen in green colour and sugar in orange
iv. Simple Penetration test - The lead strip should be visible beneath 30mm steel
v. Spatial Resolution test - The vertical and horizontal gratings should be seen
vi. Thin Metal imaging test - The requirement is to image steel 0.1mm thick
26. “TIP” Benefits? Feed Backs? “TAILOR TRAINING programme”?
TIP - Threat Image Projection.
Threat image projection is a software programme that can be installed on modern x-ray machines. The programme projects
fictional images of threat articles (eg: - gun, knife, improvised explosive devices) within the x-ray image of a real bag under
examination.
Advantages: - (Benefits)
i. Gives exposure iv. Records individual performance, vii. Increased motivation
ii. Immediate feedback v. Tailored training
iii. Increase alertness vi. Supervisory feed back
Tailored training: - Tailor training is specific training for specific trainee to meet his specific training needs. TIP can be programmed
to send more number of threat images of particular objects in which the trainee is weak in detection.
27. TIP Feed backs:-
i. When a fictitious GUN is detected.
OK you have correctly identified a fictional GUN threat!
P1 check the bag to make sure there are no real threats!
ii. When a fictitious BOMB is missed.
OK you did not identify fictional BOMB threat!
iii. When an image of KNIFE is aborted.
OK a fictional KNIFE threat was cancelled!
iv. When attempted to locate a TIP threat object when not actually projected.
OK you are not being tested at this time! No fictional threat was projected!
P1 please follows the appropriate security procedures!

28. Additional security measures for registered baggage after screening? Or name two additional security measures necessary to
protect the registered baggage after it has been x-ray inspected? (Order-02/2004)
After from the above security measures staff will also ensure following aspects:
i. Sealing with plastic seal, iv. Surveillance from x-ray BIS to counter
ii. Affixing of prescribed stickers on the cleared baggage, v. Reconciliation at BMA
iii. Strapping with strapping band, vi. Escorting from BMA to aircraft holds
29. Circular no 34/2005, which six questions are asked to a passengers about his baggage?
i. Is it your bag? iv. Was the bag in your custody throughout?
ii. Did you pack it yourself? v. Are you carrying some electronic goods?
iii. Did you know the contents? vi. Did you accept any gift package etc. from some other persons?
30. Salient features of computed tomography (CTX)?
i. X-Ray source and detector rotate around the bag and fan beam of monochromatic X-Ray
ii. X-Ray slices through the object 500 times
iii. Provides high resolution 2D & 3D images
iv. Cross section CT image produced CTX 2500
v. Operates CT similar to medical CAT scan
vi. Computer system reconstructs the image
vii. Auto inspection software interprets the image to locate the explosive
viii. Each object is analyzed independently
ix. Through put rate is 250-1200 bags per hour
x. It has inbuilt explosive detector
31. Under what circumstances are 100% PHYSICAL SCREENING of registered and hand baggage Carry out?
i. During bomb alerts iv. On specific instructions from BCAS
ii. During High alert periods v. When X-Ray machine is not working
iii. Specific hijack threats
32. “DOSIMETER BADGE”?
A device worn by persons operating x-ray equipment to warn them of potential over exposure to radiation leakage from x-ray
equipment
33. What is the tunnel size specified by ‘BCAS’ for hand and registered baggage?
FOR HAND BAGGAGE:-
i. Tunnel size : 660-700mm X 400-500mm (width X height)
ii. Belt height : 600-850mm
iii. Conveyor load capacity : 100kgs (distributed)
iv. Bag orientation : lying flat or standing up
FOR REGISTERED BAGGAGE:-
i. Tunnel size : 900-1000mm X 650-850mm (width X height)
ii. Belt height : 600-850mm
iii. Conveyor load capacity : 150kgs (distributed)
iv. Bag orientation : lying flat or standing up
34. Please specify the types of object/ article along with the range of atomic number that would be represented in X-BIS
screening by following colors?
Group Atomic Colour Description
Number Identification
Group 1 01 – 10 ORANGE Mainly ORGANIC material containing elements like Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen,
Carbon, Many explosives (e.g C3 15 (NO3)3 nitroglycerine, plastics such as acrylic
material, paper, textile, food, wood, water
Group 2 11 – 18 GREEN Mainly INORGANIC material like light / medium heavy metals like Aluminum,
sodium, chlorine, cooking salt. NOTE: There is an overlapping of ORGANIC &
INORGANIC substances
Group 3 19 – 75 BLUE This group is composed of Heavier Metal / INORGANIC substances like Steel, Zinc,
Tin, Titanium, Chromium, Iron, Nickel, Copper, Silver etc.

35. Name manufactures of any three X-BIS systems issued in Indian airports for the screening of the baggage?
1. Heimann Smiths 3. CT Scanner
2. ECIL Rapiscan 4. Neutech X-Ray
36. Name any six items of screener will look while screening and before accepting the baggage?
a. Components of IED
b. Components of IID
c. Detonators
e. Batteries
f. Electronic Timing Devices
g. Various components of improvised explosive devices, such as wires detonators explosives, timing devices and power sources.
INLINE HOLD BAGGAGE SCREENING SYSTEM

1. What do you mean by In-line baggage screening system? What is the use of OOG in this?
i. In-line Baggage System has multi – level Hi-tech screening system, which is combination & integration of automatic screening
machines, Operators, Explosive Detectors
ii. Use of OOG: (Out Of Gauge) Over size & weight bags (which is not fit into the conveyor belt) will be screened at this level.
Security cleared bags will be hand over to Airline security towards BMA.
2. Explain ‘IN-LINE’ Baggage Screening Procedure? (Circular-11/2017)
In-line Baggage System has multi – level Hi-tech screening system, which is combination & integration of automatic screening
machines, Operators, Explosive Detectors.
i. Level 1 – CT- EDS (Computed Tomography Explosive Detection System)
ii. Level 2 –Analyst Workstation
Level 2 B - airport operators shall install level 2 B so as to ensure that Level-3 is not overloaded.
iii. Level 3 – A standalone Dual Energy and dual view X-BIS shall be installed) & EVD/ETD Test & Explosive sniffer dogs.
iv. Level 4 –Re-check / Reconciliation
I. LEVEL – 1: CT-EDS - (Computed Tomography Explosive Detection System)
i. Level screening is to be undertaken by a CT-EDS machine with automatic explosives detection facilities.
ii. All baggage images will be referred to Level 2 with suspicious area highlighted, if any, where a certified screener will accept or
reject the baggage.
iii. X-ray Equipment Throughput per unit: 400 to 1800 bags or more per hour
iv. Maximum distributed load: 150kg
v. Conveyor belt height: 800 to 1000 mm.
vi. Automatic detection of: Explosives all types
vii. Density alert X-ray source: Rotating gantry (Physical or Electronic)
viii. Overlay to highlight: Density Alert areas that are obscured by very dense material.
ix. Threat objects must be identified with threat boxes / Markings.
x. Should be equipped with system emergency stop buttons on the machine.
II. LEVEL – 2: (Analyst Workstation)
i. Level 2 screening is remote workstations (operator) can analyze the image generated by the Level CT-EDS machine.
ii. 100% of level-l screened baggage images should be referred to level 2.
iii. The time limit available to the operator to view bags must be programmable, up to 30 seconds. If this time is exceeded the bag
image is classified as timed out and will move to next
level (un-cleared).
iv. In case of major airports with 5 MPPA or more, airport operators shall install level 2 B so as to ensure that Level-3 is not
overloaded.
v. Any bag considered suspect by the operator are to be flagged and routed automatically to Level 3.
vi. Cleared bags shall proceed to the baggage make -up area.
vii. In bigger airports any bag not cleared within a pre-determined time by the level 2A operators, are considered 'time-outs' and
automatically forwarded to level 2B.
viii. In other cases it should be forwarded to level 3 from level 2. In addition any mis-tracked or unscreened bags on the conveying
system are defaulted to the level 3 area.

III. LEVEL – 3:
i. There are several technologies available for level 3 screening, (Stand-alone machine/EVD&ETD/Sniffer Dogs)
ii. A workstation may be installed at level -3 to retrieve the image created by Level - I CT-EDS.
iii. These workstations should be able to pull the image of the baggage created by Level-l machine by a barcode reader/ scanner
iv. A standalone Dual Energy and dual view X-BIS shall be installed at Level-3 to screen the baggage again. Screener shall rescreen
the baggage at level-3 invariably
v. The un-cleared / suspected bags shall be checked with latest explosive trace detectors by using vacuum pump / specially
designed filter papers for checking the presence of explosive substances.
vi. The dogs being the most reliable explosive detection system, it is recommended that rejected bag at level 3 be sniffed by
Explosive Detection dogs
IV. LEVEL – 4:
i. All un-cleared / suspected bags at level 3 are to be reunited with their owners for further inspection and interview.
ii. This process is normally manual and should be done in a safe area
iii. A workstation may be installed at level-4 to retrieve the image created by Level--l CTEDS to facilitate the physical inspection of
the baggage by the security staff
iv. These workstations should be able to pull the image of the baggage created by Level-l machine by a barcode reader/ scanner
v. Any bag that is still deemed to be suspect after passenger interview. or if the passenger cannot be located, are normally handled
as per SOP.
vi. Once a bag is declared as threat bag, it should be shifted through conveyor belt system/ automatic lift system.
vii. Once the bag was cleared from Level-4, bag will be handed over to Airline Security.
3. What are the capabilities of MIS (Management Information System)?
a. X-Ray status and performance statistics
b. Workstation status and performance statistics
c. Online monitoring of all control function
d. On-line event, alarm outputs and reports
e. Hardware faults
f. Image recall facility
g. User login management system
4. The HBS management should provide control and display for which four functions?
Provide controls and displays for:
a. Current system status
b. User log-in management / Monitoring
c. System Monitoring
d. System Performance statistics
e. Light Barrier (Tunnel Entry/Exit) Status
f. Emergency switch status

HHMD (Hand Held Metal Detector)
1. Parts of the ‘HHMD’?
i. Sensor coil
ii. Handle
iii. Battery (9V)
iv. On/0ff switch
v. LED’s
vi. Bluetooth Option Bluetooth Option Handle Sensor Coil
2. How is the pre-operation check of ‘HHMD’ carried out?
i. Check that battery is fully charged
ii. Hold detector 2.5cm (1”) from watch, belt buckle or metal object and test that it is detecting presence of metal
iii. Adjust audio control knob as necessary
3. What points must be observed while carrying out frisking of a passenger with the use of ‘HHMD’?
i. Check the HHMD before use (Whether HHMD is functional)
ii. Passenger’s facial expressions and body language,
iii. Ensure passenger is not holding or carrying items,
iv. Distance between the two passenger,
v. Hold detector 2.5cm from passenger’s body, commence search as demonstrated,
vi. Beep sound made by HHMD,
vii. Do not touch the passenger with the detector,
viii. Always use a systematic method of search.
DFMD (Door Frame Metal Detector)
1. Parts of the ‘DFMD’?
i. Transmitter panel iii. Cross piece v. Remote control unit
ii. Receiver panel iv. Electronic unit
2. How is the pre-operation check of a ‘DFMD’ carried out?
i. Check the plug connected in the Main Supply
ii. Power supply to be 160-260 V AC
iii. Operating temperature to be between 0-45 degree C
iv. Operating frequency should be set that there is no interference
v. Carry out check with an OTP. (30gm piece of aluminum)
vi. Not more that 1 – 2 LEDs should be glowing when no one passes through the DFMD
3. What is the process of calibrating a ‘DFMD’?
The procedure of calibration involves –
i. Choosing the operating frequency
ii. Setting speed response
iii. Choosing detection programme
iv. Setting detection sensitivity
v. Testing with OTP
vi. Internal width – 760mm / 29.9 inches
vii. Internal height – 2010mm / 79.1 inches
4. When installing a ‘DFMD’, what points must be borne in mind so as to have optimum efficiency of the DFMD?
i. Floor should be solid and even
ii. Floor should be vibrant proof
iii. Away from the metallic objects -----------------10cm (04 inches)
iv. A way from the moving metallic objects ------01m,
v. A way from the electrical interferes ----------- -0.5m to 04m (20-157 inches),
vi. Make sure distance between two DFMD’s --- 35cm

5. What should we monitor when a person passes through DFMD?
i. Ensure person should not carry any carry-on baggage
ii. Ensure person should not carry any metallic & Electronic items on body
iii. Monitor LED’s blinking on the Transmitter panel and Receiver panel
iv. Monitor LED’s blinking on the Electronic panel
v. Monitor distance between the person and DFMD
vi. Further checks can be done using HHMD or Physical search procedure
6. What is “OTP” and why it is used? How is the ‘DFMD’ tested with help of ‘OTP’?
i. Operating test piece (OTP) is block of aluminum of size 10X10cm and weighing about 30gms which is provided with every DFMD
to test the calibration and sensitivity of the DFMD before starting operation
ii. The OTP is placed on different parts of the body and passed through the DFMD
iii. The staff should pass 10 times from the DFMD. Ensure each time the OTP falls in a different zone.
iv. When all 08 zones are covered, place OTP in front part of the body and pass through, next place OTP in the back portion of the
body and pass through out of the ten times at least 08 times the DFMD should give a correct alarm.
7. What is OTP and for what purpose is it used?
OTP: Operating Test piece, square metal piece 10X10 cms block & 30 grams weight.
Purpose: Used to check the performance of DFMD.
IED (Improvised Explosive Device)
1. What is an IED:- An IED is an improvised explosive device, which is designed, fabricated, placed and activated with the intention
of causing injury/death or to create panic and chaos amongst public or to cause intensive damage to the property. These could be
manufactured in any innocuous objects such as brief case, suit case, laptop, phones, camera, gift items etc.
2. “PROHIBITED ITEMS”? Categories and example?
Which item is not allowed to be carried on the aircraft and which can cause significant damage to the safety, property and health of
the aircraft and its passengers. They are classified into 04 categories,
1 Weapon Hand guns, rifles, mace, tear gas, martial arts weapons, cane swords, umbrella swords, and knife belts,
Blade which is having more than 10cm.
2 Dangerous Articles Starter pistol, toy guns, sharp pointed scissors, letter openers, chisels, ice picks, knitting needles,
Chilly powder.
3 Explosives Dynamite, TNT, plastic explosives, black powder, hares, smoke bombs, fire crackers, ammunitions,
hand grandees, pipe bombs, blasting caps, safety fuse, blasting wire.
4 Dangerous Substances Acids, corrosives, radioactive materials.
3. Colour and physical form of explosives? Or list out the components of IED/BOMB and which colour does they appear in X-RAY?
S.NO EXPLOSIVE PHYSICAL COLOUR PHYSICAL FORM
1 TNT PALE YELLOW BLOCK
2 DYNAMITES YELLOW CARTRIDGE WRAPPED IN PAPER
3 GELATIN YELLOW STICK
4 PEK YELLOW CARTRIDGE/PLASTIC MASS
5 RDX WHITE CRYSTALLINE
6 PETN WHITE CRYSTALLINE
7 SHEET EXPLOSIVE WHITE FLEXIBLE
8 C4 WHITE PLASTIC
9 CORDEX WHITE & CHOCOLATE CORD
10 GUN POWDER BLACK GRANULES
11 LTPE BLACK FLEXIBLE
12 SEMTEX BLACK/ORANGE/RED SLURRY
13 SAFETY FUSE DIRTY BLACK YARN/JUTE BOUNDED
14 ANFO GREENISH SLURRY WITH WHITE CRYSTAL OF AMMONIUM NITRATE
4. IED components:-
i. Explosive material - Orange
ii. Detonator - Green(Al detonator) / blue(Cu detonator)
iii. Power source - Blue
iv. Switch mechanism - Depends upon the material, maximum blue colour.

5. List the types of mechanism? Switches used in IED’s with one example each?
The bomb initiating mechanisms are 04 types.
1 Anti-Handling Eg- pressure, pressure release, pull, push, tilt, lift, combination, anti-withdrawal, collapsing circuit,
Mechanism anti-probe, percussion, tension, vibratory, trembler/pendulum, anti-penetration.
2 Delayed Mechanism Eg- clock work, electronic timer, PTD timer, thermal, water drip, water add, expanding seeds,
pyrotechnics, Booby Trap
3 Ambient Mechanism Eg- proximity, gas/smoke sensitive, barometric/humidity, transient sensitive, x-ray sensitive,
infrared sensitive, metal sensitive, acoustic sensors, light/dark sensitive.
4 Remote Control Eg- radio control, FM transmission, command wire, infra-red beam, laser, cell phone, pager, pc
IED, SAT phones.
6. In which three manners explosives can be concealed before smuggling into an aircraft? & name three ways that can be used to
prevent detection of prohibited items?
3 Mannerism are their DISMANTLED / DISGUISED / & CAMOUFLAGED
Dismantled Disguised Camouflaged

7. What is an IMPROVISED INCENDIARY DEVICE (IID)? What are its basic components?
Incendiary device is that device which is used to start fire in order to destroy property, cause damage etc.,
i. Incendiary material
ii. Low explosive material
iii. An Initiating System
8. What are the three PRINCIPLES on which the EXPLOSIVE DETECTORS functions?
i. Specificity : Able to distinguish between explosive and non-explosive materials
ii. Sensitivity : Able to detect minimum quantity of explosive
iii. Selectivity : After detection should be able to select the type of explosive
9. List out various effects of an explosion?
i. Blast over pressure - High pressure may generate up to 40,00,000PSI
ii. Velocity of detonation - 25,000kmph
iii. Fragmentation - Speed of fragment may be up to 6000kmph
iv. Thermal Effect - Temperature 3000-4000*C
v. Translation - Bodies are lifted 30 to 60 ft. high and thrown away 100s of meters away
vi. Concussion Effect - In the air a vocume of suction effect is created behind the moving blast wave
vii. Earth and water shock - Damage takes place miles away
viii. Secondary Effects - Fire, damage to building, vehicle etc.
10. Why it is difficult to defuse an IED?
The National Anti-social elements people are preparing an IEDs with improvised mechanism, so that reason mechanism is not
known & unable to defuse an IED.

Extra Important Questions
1. Documents to be submitted for carriage of HUMAN REMAINS (HUM)? (Circular-08/2008)
Accepted by the domestic airlines with the following documents…
i. Death certificate,
ii. Embalming certificate,
iii. Police clearance certificate,
iv. Identify of the deceased should be established,
v. If accompanied by a relative/persons identify should be established,
vi. In case no one accompanying, coffin be x-rayed/physically examined,
Accepted by the international airlines….. Required above all documents along with…
i. Cancelled passport copy,
ii. Clearance certificate from the Indian mission for carriage.
2. Procedure for carriage of PRISONER? (Circular-42/2005) (Corrigendum-2011) (Aircraft Rule 1937- Rule 24B) (Aircraft Rule 2011-
Rule34)
i. Permission from BCAS at least 07days in advance,
ii. Escorted by one or more policing authority officers,
iii. Information passed to the concern airlines before 24hrs of travel,
iv. Report for security check 3hrs prior,
v. To be kept under adequate restraint at all times,
vi. Should be seated to the rear of the cabin away from any exits,
vii. One escort should be between the prisoner and any aisle,
viii. Location of prisoner should be made known to the pilot in command,
ix. Escorts shall not carry arms, or any dangerous goods, weapons and ammunition if any may be allowed in registered baggage as
per instructions in force,
x. They should be accompanied at all times and kept under surveillance including visits to the lavatory,
xi. No intoxicating beverage shall be served to escorts or prisoner while on board the aircraft,
xii. Prisoner may be served food at the discretion of escorts by should not be provided with utensils or a knife,
xiii. Should be boarded first and disembarked last of all.
3. Procedure for carriage of WEAPON? Onboard/HB/RB & categories?
Weapon in carry bag (HB):-
i. Sky marshals,
ii. PSO’s of VVIP’s,
iii. SPG’s when accompanying SPG Protectee,
Weapon in registered bag (RB):-
i. Passenger with valid license,
ii. Defense personnel,
iii. Police personnel,
iv. SPG when not escorting a SPGs Protectee,
v. Sports person.
Procedure: - (Circular 29/2002) (Circular-12/2004) (Circular-31/2005) (Circular-34/2005)
i. Pax will declare the weapon at X-ray BIS / check in counter
ii. Security personnel’s at x-ray BIS will be verify all relevant documents,
a. Weather weapon is loaded or not
b. Validity of license (date & place of travel)
c. Born & make of weapon
d. No. of cartridges written on license (not more than 50 rounds are allowed)
iii. The security persons will ask the passenger to fill and sign a prescribed form for carriage of arms/ammunitions,
iv. Security persons will ensure that only one revolver/pistol and 50 cartridges are accepted and weapon and ammunition
segregated,
v. After acceptance bag is sealed and ‘W’ tag is affixed on bag with red marking tape for easy identification,
vi. Bag is escorted from x-ray to check –in counters to BMA,
vii. Reconciliation is done at BMA,
viii. Then bag is escorted from BMA to aircraft holds,
ix. Bag will be kept under surveillance in aircraft hold till the holds are closed and flight is airborne,
x. Weapon bag loaded in forward hold at the end and pre-alert is send to destination as well as intermediate station if any,
xi. At arrival same will again get escorted from aircraft to BBA,
xii. While handing it over concerned passenger verification of documents is done, as acknowledgement on weapon declaration is
taken by the passenger and baggage claim tag is taken.
4. Procedure for carriage of weapon in “ATR”?

i. Before acceptance of weapon confirm if weapon box has been installed in aircraft,
ii. Check license and weapon as a regular procedure,
iii. Segregate weapon and ammunition at x-ray machine and keep it special handling box,
iv. Escort the box till aircraft,
v. At aircraft load weapon in weapon compartment,
vi. Inform destination station.
5. What do you understand by operational area of an airport? Which letter in the AEP allows entry to operational area of
airport?
i. Operational area - The movement area of an airport, adjacent terrain and buildings or portions thereof, access to which is
controlled.
ii. Letter ‘P’ in AEP will give warrant to visit operational area
6. Due to illegal documents of passenger is denied to board the aircraft, in this scenario what action will be taken?
i. Do not allow the passenger to board the aircraft
ii. Ask questions
iii. If the passenger having any check in baggage immediately remove from the aircraft
iv. Notify to supervisor
v. Inform to ASG/APSU
vi. Till that time the passenger should be under your custody (Profiling)
7.
8. “REFUSAL ROOM”? Or what do you mean by REFUSAL ROOM? When it is used and for whom? (Circular-35/2005) (Circular-
06/2007 International)
i. Any passenger refused entry into India is handed over to the concerned air-carrier for removing him from Indian soil at the
earliest as per ICAO convention.
ii. Thereafter, it becomes the responsibility of the air-carrier to hold the passenger with them till his eventual removal.
iii. However, till such time the airline could arrange for removal, such passenger is detained in the Refusal/detention Room. (Eg:
deportee/inadmissible)
iv. Refusal room is guarded by the armed guards of the ASG/APSU persons at the airport till the passenger is taken out for boarding
the aircraft.
9. Exemption from Pre-Embarkation security checks list? (Cir-06/2008)(Order-06/2009) (Order-6/2015)
1. President 20. Cabinet secretary
2. Spouse of the president 21. Governors of states
3. Vice - president 22. Chief ministers of states
4. Former president 23. Deputy chief ministers of states
5. Former vice – president 24. Lt. Governors of union territories
6. Prime minister 25. Chief ministers of union territories
7. Former prime minister 26. Deputy chief ministers of union territories
8. Chief justice of India 27 . Judges of supreme court
9. Chief justice of high court 28. Speaker of Lok sabha

10. Comptroller & auditor general of India 29. Union ministers of cabinet rank
11. His holiness the Dalai lama 30. Vice Chairperson NITI Aayog
12. Chief election commissioner 31. Attorney general of India
13. SPG protectees 32. Holders of Bharat Ratna decoration
14. Deputy speaker of Lok sabha & deputy chairman Rajya sabha 33. Chairperson - Lokpal
15. Leaders of opposition in Lok sabha & Rajya sabha 34. Shri. Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor
16. Ministers of state of the union council of ministers 35. Spouse of the Vice President of India
17. Chiefs of staffs holding the rank of full general of equivalent rank
18. Ambassadors of foreign countries, charge D affairs and high commissioners and their spouses
19. Visiting foreign dignitaries if the same status as at Sl.Nos. 1 to 4,7,8,9 above
10. What is passenger profiling? Enumerate some suspicious of a selected pax?
Profiling is described as a systematic observation to categorize each passenger by creating a short biographical, character sketch to
study certain characteristics. Personal manner or attitude in order to decide whether the passenger is a threat to the airlines or not
Suspicious Signs:-
Unusual Behavior Pattern Unusual baggage indicators Unusual document signs
Nervous Light luggage / long journey Fraud documents
Impatient Profile mismatch with luggage No contact address
False / forged travel Possessing incrementing objects / papers does not match Last minute purchase of ticket
Documents with profession
Tries to main isolation Carrying weapons / explosives One way ticket
A avoid eye contact Name on the baggage does not match with the name on the Unusual / uneconomical routing of
ticket the ticket
Citizenship not matching Passenger not having the baggage keys or does not know Ticket appears to be Corrected
with profile how to open the baggage forged or stolen
Hiding conditions
Repeated telephone calls
No ID card
Contradictory reply
In hurry
11. Characteristics of “PROFESSIONAL PROFILER”?
i. Alertness, v. Good team member,
ii. Awareness, vi. Quick decision maker,
iii. Sufficient knowledge & logical mind, vii. Experience.
iv. Flexibility, viii. Good interpersonal skills,
12. When DFMD is already installed at the airports, how introduction of body scanners for passengers screening will help
security personnel at PESC Points at airport?
a. DFMD can detect only metallic (Ferrous) substances whereas non-metallic and plastic explosives can’t be detected by DFMD.
b. Body scanners identify any substances concealed on person beneath the clothes and hence is more effective in non-metallic
threats which cannot be detected by DFMD.
c. Body scanners with transmission technology can detect items hidden inside the skin, swallowed or concealed in body cavities and
hence are very effective for screening purposes.
i. Touch free technology
ii. Full body scanner
iii. No radiation effect
iv. Can easily detect Liquids, Gels
v. Non-metal objects can be detected
vi. Avoid strip searches and invasive pat downs
vii. Deterrent to terrorist attempts
viii. Safe for food, drug, pregnant ladies & pacemakers
ix. Motion images & reverse video in black and white
13. What security measures exist at PESC points in Indian Airports to detect Non-Metallic IEDs?
a. X-Ray Baggage Inspection system
b. Physical Inspection
c. Explosive Trace Detectors & Explosive Vapour Detectors
d. Canine Dogs
e. Computed Tomography Systems
f. Body Scanners
14. A passenger travelling through Web check in. is he not required to prove his identity? If yes, when and where?
Bonafide passenger needs to carry his identity throughout his air journey, but only two places he needs to show his identity having
web check in boarding pass.
i. The access control point of the terminal building
ii. At the boarding gates or departure gates.
15. At which points the photo ID proof is required by a passenger, while departing from New Delhi to London?
a. At entry to the terminal building
b. At the check-in counter
c. At Immigration Check point
d. At the pre-embarkation Security check point
e. At the boarding gate
16. What is Annexure-17? What do you understand by Doc 8973 & BTCP?
Annex-17:
i. Its deals about safe guarding the worldwide Civil Aviation security
ii. It has measures to prevent and suppress all acts of unlawful interference against civil aviation throughout the world.
iii. It has 90 and 29 Standards and recommended practices. (As per 16th Amendment)
iv. SARPs for international aviation security were first adopted by the ICAO Council on 04th March 1974, and designated as Annex 17
to the Chicago Convention.
v. Annex 17 has been adopted in six languages – Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish
vi. Presently 10th edition & 16th amendment from 16th Nov’18.
Doc 8973:
i. ICAO Aviation Security Manual (ASM)
ii. Following guidelines & procedures of Annex-17
iii. Assists Member States in implementing Annex-17 to the Chicago Convention by providing guidance on how to apply its
Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs)
iv. Now presently 10th Edition
v. Doc 8973 are constantly being reviewed and amended in light of new threats and technological developments that have a
bearing on the effectiveness of measures designed to prevent acts of unlawful interference.
vi. Doc 8973 has been adopted in six languages – Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish
BTCP:
i. Bomb Threat Contingency Plan is a Proactive plan
ii. Airport Director designated as coordinator
iii. Establishment of Bomb Threat Control room
iv. Evaluation of call by Bomb Threat Assessment Committee
v. Questioning Technique
vi. Duties and Responsibilities of various agencies of airport such as AAI, ASG / APSU, Airlines, BDDS, DGCA, Customs and Immigration
vii. Search Procedure
viii. Evacuation of building under threat
ix. Procedure to deal with unidentified / suspected baggage
17. What do you understand by STEB? For what purpose it is used?
STEB: Security Tamper-Evident Bag
Purpose: Security tamper-evident bags that should only be used for the sale of LAGs by airport outlets or on board aircraft. This is
the pprocedures for carriage of Duty Free items by departing passengers on board the aircraft at airports in India.
18. Who is Gate-no-show passenger? What actions are to be taken in such case?
Gate-no Show: Passenger who has checked in (may have registered baggage), but not reported for boarding.
Actions: i. Try to trace out the passenger
ii. Announcements should be made

iii. If passenger having any registered baggage need to be offloaded from the aircraft
iv. Passenger should be in under our custody till the flight safely land at destination.
v. Written statement should be taken from passenger with all details.
19. Write any three security measures initiated in Indian civil aviation security after hijack of IC 814?
i. Introduction of CISF as ASG in Feb 2000
ii. Secondary Ladder point checks (SLPC) introduced in January 2000
iii. Introduction of Sky Marshals
iv. Modernization / up gradation of electronic detection devices
v. Preventing an Hijacked aircraft to take off from Indian soil, once it lands
vi. Review of contingency plans
regard?
i. Weapon should be in under your custody
ii. Identify the passenger
iii. Confirm with passenger about contents in the baggage
iv. Ask relevant documents
v. If all details are accurate, no need to deny the passenger
vi. Circular - 08/2017
21. Round the clock 24 hours operation shift how many staff required for wide body aircraft?
MAN POWER AUTHORIZATION / DEPLOYMENT
Sl.
SECURITY FUNCTION
No 24 Hours / Round the Clock Single Shift Operations One Flight Operation
Operations
1 Security of Aircraft 4 (Including Supervisor) 4 (Including Supervisor) 2 (Including Supervisor)
2 Security of Catering items 3 3 0
3 Security in BBA 1 1 1
4 Security of Parked / Idle Aircraft 1 1 0
5 Security of Control Room 2 1 0
6 Screening of Registered Baggage 4 (Including Supervisor) 4 (Including Supervisor) 3 (Including Supervisor)
7 Screening & escorting of Cargo 3 3 0
8 Surveillance in Departure Hall 1 1 0
9 Surveillance and Security at BMA 2 2 1
10 Secondary Security Checks 4 (2 Male & 2 female) 4 (2 Male & 2 female) 4 (2 Male & 2 female)
Wide Bodied Aircraft -3 Wide Bodied Aircraft -3 0
11 Aircraft Search Narrow Bodied Aircraft -2 Narrow Bodied Aircraft -2 0
ATR / CJR -1 ATR / CJR -1 0
22. List of 8 roles of the entity/authority responsible for the preparation and implementation of Internal Quality Control Points?
(Airline QCP)
The role of the quality control entity should be to:
a. Develop and update an annual schedule of monitoring activities
b. Maintain rosters of qualified persons for conducting monitoring activities
c. Ensure that monitoring staff are appropriately trained
d. Determine the reporting schedule
e. Assign staff for each monitoring activity
f. Provide persons in-charge of a monitoring activity with all necessary documentation
g. Retain all documentation related to monitoring activities including reports, annexes, etc
h. Ensure the relevancy and standardization of the reporting format
i. Ensure the receipt of all corrective action plan, and
j. Introduce, as necessary modifications to the standardization methodology.

23. What is Annex-17? How a standard is different form a recommended practice?
Annex-17: Means Security - Civil Aviation against Acts of Unlawful Interference, This document is regulating world-wide Civil
Aviation Security and it has Standards & Recommended Practices (SARPs)
Standard practices
a. Which is recognized as necessary for the safety & Security or regularity of International air navigation
b. Standard practices have been mentioned the word of “Shall”
c. Standards have been printed in light face roman
Recommended Practices
a. Which is recognized as desirable in the interests of safety, regularity or efficiency of international air navigation
b. Recommended practices have been mentioned the word of “Should”
c. Recommended have been printed in light face italics
24. What is Annex 17? Which standard makes its mandatory for screening to be certified?
Annex-17: Means Security - Civil Aviation against Acts of Unlawful Interference, This document is regulating world-wide Civil
Aviation Security and it has Standards & Recommended Practices (SARPs)
Standard 3.4.3: Each Contracting State shall ensure that the persons carrying out screening operations are certified according to
the requirements of the national civil aviation security programme to ensure that performance standards are consistently and
reliably achieved.
25. What are the methods for Screening of Passenger & their baggage?
Passenger : Baggage :
a. Door Frame Metal Detector (DFMD) a. X-Ray Baggage Inspection System (X-Ray BIS)
b. Hand Held Metal Detector (HHMD) b. Explosive Vapour Detector (EVD)
c. Explosive Vapour Detector (EVD) c. Explosive Trace Detector (ETD)
d. Explosive Trace Detector (ETD) d. Canine Dogs
e. Body Scanners (Back Scatters) e. Physical Inspection of Baggage
f. Asking Questions
g. Physical Check of Passenger
26. As per AVSEC Circular 25/2004 technical specification of which equipment’s has been issued by BCAS for development at the airports?
i. Door Frame Metal Detector (DFMD) Appendix-G
ii. Hand Held Metal Detectors (HHMD) Appendix-H
iii. Night Vision Device Appendix-I
iv. Explosive Vapour Detectors (EVD) Appendix-J
v. Explosive Trace Detectors (ETD) Appendix-K
AVSEC Circular 11/2017 Appendix A & B supersedes Appendix-E and Appendix-F of AVSEC Circular No 25/2004 issued on
27.12.2004 including all previous Corrigendum, addendum etc.
27. List of Phot Identity proof for Security Control of Departing passengers?
a. Passport f. Service Photo Identity Card (State/Central Govt)
b. Voter Photo Identity Card g. Student Photo Identity Card by Govt
c. Aadhaar Card m-Aadhaar Card h. Nationalized Bank Passbook with Attested Photograph
d. PAN Card i. Pension card / Pension documents having photograph of the passenger
e. Driving License j. Disability Photo ID Card / Handicapped medical certificate by Govt
28. How many types of documents which authorizes entry into an airport terminal?
a. Aerodrome Entry Permit (AEP)
b. Visitors Pass
c. Ticket copy (E-ticket/Boarding pass/Traditional ticket)
d. ID card of Member of Parliament (MP)
29. Explain about ‘UDAN - RCS’? What does it stands for?
UDAN: Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik – Regional Connectivity Scheme. (Let the common citizen of the country fly)
The Scheme has two components.
The first component is to develop new and enhance the existing regional airports to increase the number of operational airports of
the scheduled civilian flights.
The second component is to add several hundred financially-viable capped-airfare new regional routes to connect more than 100
underserved and unserved airports in smaller towns with each other as well as with well served airports in bigger cities by using
“Viability Gap Funding” (VGF) where needed.
Initially, three separate rounds of bidding for the award of routes will be concluded by the end of 2018.

Union government share of “Viability Gap funding” is from the cess applied to flights to popular routes to main cities and respective
state governments have also offered additional benefits to the flight operators to male UDAN RCS viable.
30. List out 4 responsibilities of DG, BCAS mentioned in Annex-17?
a. Establish, develop, implement, maintain and review the national civil aviation security programme (NCASP) consistent with the
provisions of Annes-17.
b. Make order necessary to carry out national civil aviation security programme;
c. Respond immediately to meet any increased security threat;
d. Define and allocate tasks and coordinate activities between the departments, agencies and other organization of the State
Government
e. Establish a national aviation security committee or similar arrangements for the purpose of coordinating security activities
between the departments, agencies and other organizations
f. Establish, develop and implement national civil aviation security training programme (NCASTP)
g. Designate an authority at each aerodrome serving civil aviation who shall be responsible for coordinating the implementation of
security controls;
h. Establish aerodrome security committee at each aerodrome serving civil aviation for coordinating the implementation of security
controls and procedures as specified in the aerodrome security programme;
i. Develop, implement and maintain a national civil aviation security quality control programme (NCASQCP)
k. Establish and implement policy and procedure to adjust relevant element of its national civil aviation security programme
accordingly, based upon a security risk assessment carried out by the national security agencies.
31. Why screening is introduced or required to be implemented at airports serving civil aviation? Or For what purpose X-Ray
machine are installed in civil aviation airports?
Screening at airports serving civil airports is introduced in order to prevent weapon, explosive, or any other dangerous device,
article or substance, which may be used to commit unlawful interference.
32. Salient features of Body Scanners?
Srl Description Specification
1 Technology Millimeter Wave, Non-ionising Electromagnetic radiation
2 Operating Frequency Range Up to 100 GHz
RF Power Density (Peak) at 1 meter
3 distance, in front of the panel Up to 3000nW/square cm
4 Through put Minimum 300 passengers / hour
5 Body Height Range Minimum 2.25 Meters (Excluding platform)
6 Scan and processed result time Up to 8 seconds
7 Detection capability Should be able to detect all the prohibited items listed by the regulator
Height 2.25 to 2.75 Meters
8 Dimensions Width 1.3 to 1.6 Meters
Depth 2.2 to 2.6 Meters
9 Electrical power Requirement 210 to 280 Volts with frequency 50 Hz ± 5%
10 10 Average Power Consumption Up to 4 KVA (Supported with UPS)
11 Minimum operating Temp Range +5 degree centigrade to +35 degree C
12 Humidity Up to 90% non-condensing
13 Certification / Approvals TSA or ECAC
14 Image display Touch screen / workstation
15 Image storage Minimum for 7 days
33. Acts of unlawful interference? Examples.
These are acts or attempted acts such as to jeopardize the safety of civil aviation, i.e., including but not limited to:
a. Unlawful seizure of aircraft
b. Destruction of an aircraft in service,
c. Hostage-taking on board aircraft or at aerodromes,
d. Forcible intrusion on board an aircraft, at an airport or on the premises of an aeronautical facility,
e. Introduction on board an aircraft or at an airport of a weapon or hazardous device or material intended for criminal
purposes,

f. Use of an aircraft in service for the purpose of causing death, serious bodily injury, or serious damage to property or the
environment,
g. Communication of false information such as to jeopardize the safety of an aircraft in flight or on the ground, of passengers,
crew, ground personnel or the general public, at an airport or on the premises of a civil aviation facility.
34. When X-Ray operator may carry out Hand search of the baggage during the screening process?
a. Dark object on the monitor
b. Wire on the screen
c. Pale stick like items
d. Liquids in bottles
e. An item seen on the screen cannot be identified
35. What do you mean by Isolation Bay? Requirements of Isolation Bay?
A designated parking bay at the airport far away from the main passenger terminal, exclusively designed for the purpose of parking
the affected aircraft in order to handle contingencies and other threat situations.
The following should be taken into account in selecting designated points:
a) Availability of covered approaches to facilitate action by security forces, for example, adjacent buildings and natural features
such as trees and undulations in the terrain;
b) Need for police and other units to have quick and easy access to the area to deal with the incident;
c) Possible danger to people or other aircraft in the vicinity, and hazards such as fuel tanks;
d) Need for isolation from the press and public; and
e) Continuance, as far as possible, of normal air traffic in and out of the airport during the incident and re-establishing business as
usual after the incident.
36. What are the 6 things (Questions) the screener should notice before screening the baggage?
a) Is it your baggage?
b) Did you pack it yourself?
c) Do you know the contents?
d) Was the baggage in your custody throughout?
e) Are you carrying some electronic/electrical goods?
f) Did you accept any gift/packet etc. from some other person?
37. Why electronic items e.g Laptop etc. are separated from Hand Baggage while screening?
This is because to separate it from organic materials. Image in orange colour on monitor shows presence of explosive which may be
hidden in the laptop. So if it is separated we may easily interpreted the image of Laptop or other electronic items.

Aircraft (Security) Rules – 2011
1. Rule – 7: Provision of lighting, road for patrolling and observation post
The aerodrome operator shall make the following security arrangements at the aerodrome, namely:-
a. Lighting for perimeter and any other sensitive area;
b. All-weather road for patrolling by the security personnel; and
c. Observation or command posts for the security personnel; traffic services and communication facilities.
2. Rule – 13: Aviation Security Group
a. Every aerodrome operator shall engage such number of personnel of Government security agency as may be determined by the
Commissioner for performing security duties assigned to it under these rules.
b. The personnel engaged under sub-rule (1) shall be designated as Aviation security Group shall be designated as chief Aerodrome
Security Officer.
c. The Aviation Security Group shall work under the general supervision and direction of the aerodrome in-charge.
d. The aerodrome operator shall provide such facility and support to the Aviation Security Group as may be approved by the
Commissioner.
e. In emergent situations, the Commissioner may make necessary changes in the deployment of Aviation Security Group.
3. Rule – 14: Duties of the Chief Aerodrome Security Officer.
The Chief Aerodrome Security Officer shall perform following duties, namely:-
a. Safeguarding of passengers, crew, ground personnel and other aerodrome users, aircraft, aerodrome and related facilities
including vital installations;
b. Enforcement of access control measures into the restricted area of the aerodrome;
c. Security of perimeter;
d. Screening of passengers and their hand baggage;
e. Surveillance within and around aerodrome area;
f. Enforcement of security measures including car parks, viewing gallery, aerodrome restaurant and areas close to movement area;
g. Enforcement of security measures;
h. Maintenance of order and discipline in the aerodrome premises;
i. Supervise the movement of persons in the restricted areas;
j. Maintenance of liaison with local police and intelligence agencies
4. Rule – 27: Security search of aircraft.
An aircraft operator shall carry out the search of his aircraft –
a. Before taking it to security restricted area; and
b. Before boarding of passengers after disembarkation.
5. Rule – 29: Closing of cockpit door.
Every aircraft operator shall, -
a. Lock cockpit doors of aircraft during, all phases of flight, unless required to be opened for operational reasons;
b. Establish and maintain communication system between the flight crew and cabin crew during flight; and
c. Assign responsibility of access control of cock-pit to pilot-in-command.
6. Rule – 37: Security control for cargo and courier bag.
a. Any cargo, express cargo or courier bag intended to be carried on any aircraft, shall be received, processed and handled by
regular employees who are trained in accordance with the national civil aviation security programme of aircraft operator or any
other agency authorized by an order in writing by the Commissioner.
b. NO cargo shall be loaded on aircraft without making security controls including X-ray screening or physical search; Provided that
the Commissioner may by an order in writing exempt any cargo, express cargo or courier bag from the provisions of this rule.
7. Rule – 46: Investigation of security accident or incident.
a. The Commissioner may order investigation of any security accident or security incident and appoint an officer not below the rank
of Assistant Commissioner of security as Inquiry Officer.
b. The Inquiry Officer shall, after affording an opportunity of being heard to the defaulting person, make a report to the
Commissioner who should forward the same to the Central Government.
8. Rule – 47: Power of the Inquiry Officer.
For the purpose of inquiry an Inquiry Officer shall have power-
a. To require, by notice, the attendance of any person;
b. To require any such person to make an to sign a declaration regarding the true nature of the statements made by him;
c. To require the production of books, papers, documents and articles;
d. To have access to and examine any aircraft or place.
ABBREVIATIONS
ACBX Advanced Cabin Baggage X-Ray ASG Aviation Security Group
ASAC Aviation Security Advisory Committee AWO Air Worthiness Officer
AAI Airports Authority of India AMD Archway Metal Detector
ACI Airports Council International ASTP Aviation Security Training Package
AC Aerodrome Committee AWG American Wire Gauge
AIT Advance Image Technology / Armed Intervention Team AHCR Anti-Hijacking Control Room
ATI Automatic Target Identification AHCC Anti-Hijacking Control Centre
ADP Airfield Driving Permit / Airside Driving Permit AEC Airport Entry Card
AEP Aerodrome Entry Permit ABP Able Bodied Passenger
AERB Atomic Energy Regulatory Board Arc Archive Image
ANFO Ammonium Nitrate in Fuel Oil ACCR Aerodrome Committee Control Room
APSC Airport Security Committee (ASC) AHME Anti-Hijacking Mock Exercise
APSU Airport Security Unit AVOP Airside Vehicle Operating Permit
ACCAS Advisory Committee for Civil Aviation Security ATCO Air Traffic Controlling Officer
ARP Airport Reference Point ALT Advance Liaison Team
AFC Airport Facilitation Committee AFS Aeronautical Fixed Services
ASC Airport Security Committee AFS Air Freight Station / Airport Fire Services
ATC Air Traffic Control ATS Air Traffic Service
AOSP Aircraft Operator Security Programme ASP Airport Security Programme
AEDS Automatic Explosive Detection System ASPSP Auxiliary Service Provider Security Programme
APIS Advance Passenger Information System ACAAI Air Cargo Agents Association of India
ABBP American Board of Behavioral Psychology AW Aerial Work
ALR Alarm AWS Analyst Work Station
AOM Subjected to any Other Means AOCC Airport Operation Control Center
AFC Airport Facilitation Committee
BTL Baggage Tally List BTAC Bomb Threat Assessment Committee

BWAF Bomb Warning Assessment Form BTRC Bomb Threat Review Committee
BTCL Bomb Threat Check List BRS Baggage Reconciliation System
BTCP Bomb Threat Contingency Plan BTCF Bomb Threat Communication Form
BTCR Bomb Threat Control Room BTRF Bomb Threat Report Form
BDDS Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad BIS Baggage Inspection System
BIPPS Biometric Integrated Passenger Profiling System BTMD Bomb Threat Mock Drill
BARC Bhaba Atomic Research Center BCBP Bar Coded Boarding Pass
BUA Built-Up Area BEL Bharat Electrical Limited
BIOM Bio-Medical Samples BITE Built in Test Equipment
BA Breathing Apparatus BCBP Bar Coded Boarding Pass
COSCA Commissioner of Security Civil Aviation CMG Crisis Management Group

COSAH Committee of Secretaries on Aircraft Hijack CSD Cargo Security Declaration
CCCR Central Committee Control Room CEP Common Evolution Process
CCTV Closed Circuit Television COP Cooling off pit
CMC Crew Member Certificate CIA Central Intelligence Agency
COE Controller Of Explosives CC Crystal Clear / Central Committee
CAPPS Computed Aided Passenger Profiling System CHTF Counter Hijack Task Force
CLIP Caller Line Identification Procedure CBD Chemical and Biological Device
CASO Chief Aerodrome Security Officer CATSCAN Computed Aided Tomography Scan
CCS Cabinet Committee on Security CTCP Counter Terrorist Contingency Plan
CBT Computer Based Training CGO Cargo
CTP Combined Test Piece CTX Computed Tomography X-ray
CAA Civil Aviation Authority CMT Crisis Management Team
CBRN Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear Device CCMP Cyber Crisis Management Plan
CACS Centralized Access Control System CIDA Central Image Data Archive
COR Certificate of Registration C-UAS Counter Unmanned Aircraft System
CCC Command and Control Center CCCC Common Command and Control Center
CNT Central Negotiation Team CTTF Counter Terrorist Task Force
CDT Counter Drone Technology CPC Center of Perishable Cargo
CMD Cargo Metal Detection CUT Common User Terminal
DGR Dangerous Goods Regulation DCOS Deputy Commissioner of Security

DTA Density Threshold Alert DVOR Doppler Very high Omini Rader range
DOT Department Of Transport DG, BCAS Director General, Bureau Of Civil Aviation Security
DGCA Directorate General of Civil Aviation DCAS Directorate of Civil Aviation Security
DAW Director Airworthiness DIP Diplomatic Pouch
DDG Deputy Director General DRI Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
DSP Digital Sky Platform
EPX Enhanced Performance X-ray EOD Explosive Ordinance Disposal/Electro Optic Device
EDDS Explosive Device Detection System EVD Explosive Vapor Detector
EDS Explosive Detection System ETD Explosive Trace Detector
EMPFT Electro Magnetic Pulsed Field Technology ECSD Electronic Cargo Security Declaration
EOC Emergency Operation Centre ECAC European Civil Aviation Conference
EDD Explosive Detection Dogs /Explosive Device Detection EDTS Explosive Detection and Tomography System
ENDS Electronic Nicotine Delivery System ECIL Electronic Corporation of India Limited
EO Electro Optical EDA Explosive Detection Analysis
EOA Explosive Ordinance Alert EDISK Explosive Detection and Identification Spray Kit
FCP Forward Command Post FIC Flight Information Centre

FLEX Flexible Explosive FAT Factory Acceptance Test
FRD Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs FFSP Fuel Farm Security Programme
FBO Fixed Base Operator FOSD Fiber Optics Surveillance Device
FA False Alarm FCS Fire Control Locking System
GA General Aviation GSA General Sales Agent

GSSA General Sales and Services Agent GHA Ground Handling Agency
GD General Declaration GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
HDB High Density Blinking HRC High Risk Cargo

HI-SPOT Online Local Enhancement HMX High Melting Explosive
HAD/HDA High Density Alert HLV Hi Lift Vehicle
HUM Human Remain HFP Human Factors Principle
HFE Human Factor Engineer HVC High Value Cargo
HRCM High Risk Cargo & Mail HBHS Hold Baggage Handling System
HBS Hold Baggage System HD High Definition
INV Inverse IPB Isolated Parking Bay

IM Inorganic Material IFSO In-Flight Security Officer
IAEA International Atomic Energy Agency IAPP Isolated Aircraft Parking Position
IMS Ion mobility Spectrometry/Image Management System ICT Information Communication Technology
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization IED Improvised Explosive Device
IATA International Air Transport Association ICPO International Criminal Police Organization
IETC International Explosive Technical Commission IFALPA International Federation of Airlines Pilot’s Associations
ILHBSS Inline Hold Baggage Screening System ISCM Information Security Continuous Monitoring
ISO International Organization for Standardization IQTK Image Quality Test Kit
IAPPS Image Aided Passenger Profiling System IGRUAL Indira Gandhi Rastriya Udan Academy Limited
IGP Integrated Groin Protector IR Infra Red

LED Light Emitting Diode / Liquid Explosive Detector LIM Lead Initiating Mechanism
LEDS Liquid Explosive Detection System LEGs Liquid Explosive Gels
LRT Limited Release Tag LAGs Liquid Aerosol and Gels
LTPE Low Temperature Plastic Explosive LBD Letter Bomb Detector
LPR License Plate Reader LOS Line of Site
LRBL Least Risk Bomb Location LFSM Life Saving Material
LEO Law Enforcement Officer LRF Laser Range Finder
MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging MANPADS Man Portable Air Defense System
MRTD Machine Readable Travel Document MET Meteorological
MRP Machine Readable Passport MROV Mini Remotely Operated Vehicle
MoU Memorandum of Understanding MTTR Mean Time To Repair
MIS Management Information System MCP Mobile Command Post
MRO Maintenance Repair & Overhaul MTBF Mean Time between Failure
MDE Metal Detection Equipment MCP Main Control Panel
MMW Millimeter Wave
NDB Non-Directional Beacon NLJD Non-Linear Junction detector

NCASQCP National Civil Aviation Security Quality Control Programme NIA National Investigation Agency
NCASTP National Civil Aviation Security Training Programme NCASP National Civil Aviation Security Programme
NATFC National Air Transport Facilitation Committee NCASC National Civil Aviation Security Committee
NDRF National Disaster Response Force NDMA National Disaster Management Authority
NOTTO National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization NDA Non Discloser Agreement
NMP Non-metallic Prodder NUCL Nuclear Materials
NDZ No Drone Zone
O2/OO Organic Only OOG Out Of Gauge

OM Organic Material OTP Operating Test Piece
OS Organic Stripping OTS Operator Testing System
OTC Operator Test case OJT On the Job Training
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer OWS Operator Work Station
PLX Picatine Liquid Explosive PLC Programmable Logic Controller

PFNA Pulse Fast Neutron Analysis PPI Pulse Position Indicator
POD Point of Detonation PEC Photo Electric cell / Pre Embarkation checks
POE Point of Explosive PESC Pre-Embarkation Security Checks
PTI Positive Target Identification PAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator
PER Perishable PSc Pseudo Colour
PIDS Perimeter Intrusion Detection System PTD Programmable Time Device
PETN Penta Erythro Tetra Nitrate PEK Plastic Explosive Kirkee
PICAO Provisional International Civil Aviation Organization PPP Public Private Partnership
PTDD Programmable Time Delay Device PLO Palestinian Liberal Organization
PSF Passenger service fee PoC Point of Contact
PFA Probability of False Alarm PHG Power Hang Gliders
PTSD Post Trauma Stress Disorder PRM Person with Reduced Mobility
PTZ Auto Pan, Tilt and Zoom PSARA Private Security Agency Regulation Act
PBIED Person Borne Improvised Explosive Device PDDR Primary Drone Detection Radar
QRT Quick Reaction Team QRA Quick Reaction Alert
RAD Radiation Absorbed Dose RCB Resume Current Bag

REM Roentgen Equivalent Man RTVS Real Time Viewing System
RVR Runway Visual Range RDCOS Regional Deputy Commissioner of Security
RDX Research and Developed Explosive RCS Risk Context Statement
RD Regional Director RDE Radiological Detection Equipment

RFID Radio Frequency Identification RPAS Remotely-Piloted Aircraft System
ROV Remotely Operated Vehicle RES Remote explosive scent tracing explosive detection dogs
REME Radiological Emergency Mock Exercise RDE Radiological Detection Equipment
RAPID Rescue and Preparedness In Disaster
STEB Security Tamper Evident Bag SARP Standards And Recommended Practices
SRG Special Ranger Group SOP Standard Operating Procedure
SAG Special Action Group SEN Super Enhancement
SWG Standard wire gauge SSR Secondary Service Radar
SRCH Search SLCV Suspect Luggage Containment vessel
SCP Screening Check Point SeMS Security Management System
SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition SAT Site Acceptance Test
SHA Sterile Hold Area / Security Hold Area SPPHG Security Programme for Power Hand Gliders
SPRPA Security Programme of Remotely Piloted Aircraft SMT Special Maintenance Tools
SKM Search Kit Magnified SSI Sensitive Security information
SIM Subjected to Flight Simulation SOCC Security Operational Control Center
SEMTEX Semptin Explosive
TATP Tri Acetone Tri Peroxide TIP Threat Image Projection

TATB Tri Acetone Tri Benzene TNT Tri Nitro Toluene
TCV Threat Containment Vehicle/Vessel TSA Transport Security Administration
TLP Temporary Landing Permit TNA Thermal Neutron Activation
TSM Telescopic Search Mirror TI Thermal Image
UDF User Development Fee USAP Universal Security Audit Programme

UN United Nations USAP-CMA Universal Security Audit Programme – Continuous
Monitoring Approach
UPU Universal Postal Union UAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
UAS Unmanned Aircraft System/Unmanned Aerial Systems UDAN Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik
UVVM Under Vehicle Viewing Mirror UFO Unidentified Flying Objects
UA Unmanned Aircraft UVSS Under Vehicle Search System
ULD Unit Load Device
VDZ Variable Density Zoom VDU Visual Display Unit

VG Variable Gamma VARI Variable Key
VPB View Previous Bag VCS Variable Colour Stripping
VCCS Voice Communication Control System VZM Variable Zoom Mode
VEH Variable Edge Enhancement VBIED Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device
VCK Visual Check VPT Vapour Trace
WSO Watch Supervisory Officer WAC Weapon Authorization card

WTMD Walk Through Metal Detector
X-ACT X-Ray Advanced Contents Tracking XISST X-Ray Inspection Screeners Selection Test

TRUE or FALSE
1. Catering consignment will have to be certified by caterers for acceptance by airline- F
2. Aircraft guarding is primary responsibility of ASG- F
3. Threat are categorized as specific or non-specific- T
4. All Bomb threat calls received at an airport are either Genuine or Hoax- T
5. Justice Kripal commission was setup on 23 June 1985- F
6. Rule No-158 (under Aircraft rules-1937) states that government officials can enter the aircraft for the purpose of inspection but
they are not exempted from frisking and searching- F
7. High explosives can be exploded by ignition alone (Ignition)- F
8. Improvised detonators can be manufactured in plastic or nonmetallic tubes to avoid the detection- T
9. A pax is permitted to carry more than prescribed number of ammunitions in the hold baggage, with the expressed permission of BCAS- F
10. Section 11A of aircraft act 1934 deals with penalty for failure to comply with directions issued under section 5A- T
11. Percentage of physical check of baggage decreases during high alerts-F
12. Hand baggage of crew is exempt from X-Ray screening-F
13. Indian army Provides sky marshals for civil aviation of security- F
14. Deputy Chief ministers of the states are exempted from pre-embarkation check- T
15. Asst. chief ministers of the states are exempted from pre-embarkation check- F
16. Ambient switches are used in IEDs which are victim operated- F
17. Anti-lifting device switches are used in IEDs which are victim operated- T
18. Low explosives more hygroscopic and hence dangerous to handle- T
19. Low explosives needs a detonator to explode- F
20. High explosive when gets excessive heat, explodes causing huge damage- T
21. IED is difficult to defuse because its mechanism is not known- T
22. Detonator appears in opaque in x-ray BIS, when screened- F
23. In case of non-specific call the aircraft is searched by ASG/Crew- F
24. Minimum zoom facility in an x-ray BIS should be 4X- T
25. The percentage of hand baggage physical check during x-ray screening is 25% to 30%- F
26. Simulation chamber stimulate the actual flight conditions- T
27. Performance evolution of DFMD is done through CTP- F
28. Kirpan of specified size blade of 6 inches & total length of 9inches can be carried by Sikh pax in all domestic & international flights- F
29. Sky Marshals for civil aviation security can’t keep their guns fully loaded while in cabin- T
30. High explosives are more dangerous to handle then low explosives- F
31. A passenger carrying a weapon in hold baggage is allowed to travel if his license is expired- F
32. Stammering is a sign of suspicious passenger- T
33. Cross piece is the one of the part of HHMD- F
34. Reconciliation means all baggage through and no unclaimed baggage laid in the BMA- T
35. DFMD has self-calibration test- T
36. Pressure switch is an ambient switch. F
37. The operating temperature of HHMD is -10 C to 40 C- F
38. 2001 Colombo attacks on Bandaranaike International airport was carried out by LTTE- T
39. Some Anti-handling mechanisms are not having battery power sources- T
40. Booby trap comes under ambient switches- F
41. A sports person can carry up to 60 cartridges with his sports weapon on board of an aircraft - F

42. State Govt can transport Explosives, Arms & Ammunitions in the helicopter/aircrafts owned and operated by state Govt need
not obtain permission from BCAS- T
43. All motorized vehicles and equipment used on the airside in the vicinity of aircraft should be ‘Safety inspected’ prior to the issue
of an airside access permit - T
44. An airport security programme is a document that defines the local security concepts of an airport. It aims at protecting the
airport against acts of unlawful interference - T
45. HHMD can detect plastic weapons – F
46. Passenger with special needs are exempted from pre-embarkation security checks – F
47. Ambient switches are ignited by the battery attached with IED and has nothing to do with environmental /atmospheric changes. - F
48. AVSEC functions to be performed by each airline are given in AVSEC order 5/2009- T
49. Refusal room is located only at domestic airports – F
50. Inline baggage screening system inbuilt explosive detectors and total efficiency depend upon only in the human factor - F
51. The letter (P) in an AEP means that the holder is authorized to access ‘ PLANE’ parked at the airport – T
52. Background check conducted for issue of a passport is valid for issue of an AEP also till the validity of the passport - F
53. Electric detonator can be detonated without battery- F
54. We can check performance of In-Line baggage screening system with OTC - T
55. For an extended conversation, pull up a chair if convenient. It is also okay to kneel on one knee. T
56. Always talk with the person directly, not to a travel companion or assistant. F
57. Space saving design is one of the advantage of Top Down beamer-T
58. Gold appear in Black colour when screened in X-Ray BIS-T
59. Physical Identification of baggage is a part of baggage reconciliation-T
60. During blast of an explosion speed of fragment may be up to 6000KMPS-F
61. During screening is a screener doubt on presence of explosive material or IED, he /she must refer the consignment to be
checked HHMD-F
62. Pressure switch also can be called as a victim operated switch-T
63. Local police can take the weapons inside the airport during the VVIP visits after the express permission of DGCA-F
64. The 03 days AEP can be issued by the airport operator consecutively, only thrice-F
65. The Aerodrome committee held once every year in each airport-F
66. Level – 01 Automatic Evaluation – CT-EDS (Computed Tomography - Explosive Detection System) - T
67. As per the IATA code ‘BIOM” relates to new security statuses-F
68. Escorts of prisoner shall adequately identify themselves to security personnel, security checks points, flight attendants and pilot
in command-T
69. IATA code LFSM stand for life-saving material-T
70. Never engage with a guide dog without first asking permission. Remember, they are Working-F
71. Anyone with any disability may utilize a service animal-F
72. The best method of getting the attention of a person who is deaf or hard of hearing is to wave, but is also okay to touch or tap
the shoulder or back of the arm-T
73. It is very helpful to persons who use wheelchairs to know distances, level changes, and ramp locations. You should also consider
weather conditions and time constraints.-F
74. The person with the disability knows best the method and degree of assistance needed. Ask, and then follow their direction. -F
75. IFSO are authorised to carry a weapon on board by DGCA. -F
76. BCAS is the nodal office for issuance of approval for arms and ammunitions. -F
77. Regulated Agent responsibility to control the city side traffic. -F
78. In Line baggage screening is the meticulous for anti-sabotage checks for flight.- T
79. BCAS will conduct internal audit of an airline on the basis of airline QCP.- F
80. IFSO is an officer who man ATC tower for civil aviation operations. -F
81. Cargo for cooling off will be stored in airside cooling off pit.- F
82. NSOP aircraft operator, operating form foreign to India not required preparing a security programme.- T
83. Ambient switches are a category of anti-handling mechanisms (switches). -F
84. What and How AVSEC functions are to be performed by each airline are given in AVSEC Order 5/2009. -T
85. Refusal room are not required at international airports. -F
86. Immigration persons for AEP issuance no need to do background checks. -T

87. IOSA is a term related to IATA. -T
88. Only if Pilot in command permits intoxicating beverage may be served to escorts of prisoner while on board the aircraft-F
89. Record of Co-mail & Co-mat to be maintained by Airlines. -T
90. A copy of the Court’s order is not required for granting permission for carriage of a prisoner by air. -F
91. You should let the person know that you are to their right or left, & announce that your elbow is extended for them to take.-T
92. Latest Aircraft Security Rules are called ‘The Aircraft (Security) Rules 2011”.-T
93. Duties of CASO are given in Rule -14 of Aircraft (Security) Rules 2011.-T
94. Annexure -17 (15th Amendment) has 88 standards.-F
95. Latest Version of Doc-8973 is in 10th edition of the Document.-T
96. CISF is deployed in all the Hyper sensitive airports in India.-F
97. Detonators are required only in IEDs made up of LOW Explosive.-F
98. A criminal released by the court on bail should be escorted as and when he travels by air.-F
99. High explosive are also used as Flame carrier in the safety fuses.-F
100. Non display of PIC on the outer part of dress is the violation of Rule 18(6). T
101. Every ICAO contracting country will have their own NCASP.-T
102. Every Aerodrome Operator shall construct a perimeter wall of the height of 2.438 meter (8ft) with overhung fence of 0.457
meter (1.5ft) around the aerodrome. T
103. There should be maximum gates towards airside so as to ensure that there is no obstruction to movement of vehicles from
city side to airside vice versa.-F
104. All the recommended practices as mentioned at Annexure-17 are necessary for the states to implement as they are
contracting states to ICAO.-F
105. Any person holding “O” as area code in his AEP is authorized to access airside of an airport. F
106. Inline Baggage Screening certification test doesn’t require testing on DFMD and HHMD. T
107. IATA is a world body of airports all over the world.-F
108. In general non-electrical detonators are not used in the IEDs fabricated by Anti National Elements to be used against the civil
aviation operations. F
109. SLPC at Leh airports is conducted only when a high alert is issued by BCAS HQrs. F
110. The machine should be film/food safe. In other words photographic films must not be damaged due to X-Ray Examination. T
111. Facility for variable contrast must be incorporated to allow enhancement of lighter and dark portion of the image. T
112. The company manufacturing the equipment should have ISO certification for manufacturing and servicing of X-Ray screening
machines. T
113. Police background checks are not required for issue of an AEPs for the staff of customs. T
114. Baggage after physical inspection at level-4 should be handed over to the airline security. T
115. Non Schedule airlines of foreign countries are not required to have an approved security programme to operate in India. T
116. No Aircraft operator shall commence operation at aerodrome without obtaining the clearance of security arrangements and
the approval of the aircraft operator security programme from the Director General, BCAS in compliance of rule 25 of the Aircraft
(Security) Rules, 2011. - F
117. At present there are seven (7) regions of BCAS covering all the airports in the country.-F
118. Hon’ble Minister of Home of Govt of India is authorized to take his official vehicle up to tarmac area while departing or arriving
at an airport.-T
119. The Aircraft (Security) Rules – 2011 were notified on 19 January 2012.-T
120. CASO is the chairman of the APSC.-F
121. Air carriers registered in India shall carry in flight security officer in any sector free of charge.-F
122. Annexure -17 (16th Amendment) has 89 standards. -F
123. The engineering department has no role in an Aircraft Security Search.-F
124. Montreal Convention gave birth to IATA.-F
125. Level -2 should have capacity for multiple workstations to be linked to a scanning machine. T
126. In Inline baggage screening system cleared bag shall proceed to the Baggage Break-up Area. F
127. Normally a single inline CT-EDS at Level-1 should have a throughput of 600-800 bags/hour or more as per requirement of specific airport. F
128. The time limit available to the operator to view bags must be programmable, up to 20 seconds. F
129. The system must be capable of transmitting an un-cleared image to next level work station with baggage. F
130. The display shall have two FULL HD monitors or a single FULL HD monitor of 24 inches with two windows. T
131. Event report files (on each network) shall be stored to the Management information system local hard disk at the end of every week. F
132. The system should be able to present TIP bag images to any ‘on-line’ or OOG X-BIS. F
133. The system should not be connected or accessed through internet by the OEM for any purpose including remote diagnosis. T
134. The X-Ray system must be capable of scanning a minimum of standard ICAO sized registered baggage. F
135. AVSEC Circular no. 05/2019 is related to Minimum standard for CCTV. F
136. TNT cast into shapes as dolls, heads, animals, wall plaques etc. T
137. Prisoner may be served food at the direction of escorts and should not be provided with metal utensils or a knife. T
138. The detection of any suspect item located during a search of the holding area must be noted in a log before the area is secured. F
139. Refusal room is used by those persons who have been refused by the airline to board the aircraft. F
140. In the catering security, it is must that every HLV is escorted by airline security staff till the aircraft. T
141. Physical search of hand bag is done by the airlines security staff during SLPC. T
142. X-Ray Screening of hand baggage is an anti-hijacking function. T
143. Convening Aerodrome committee meeting twice a year i.e. in the first week of January and July or in the event of any
contingency. T
Fill in the Blanks
1. The X-ray machine should be able to produce clear images on monitors with minimum ____ pixels. 1280X1024
2. Safety fuse comes under ______________________ category. Explosives
3. X-BIS gives colour to different articles based on __________________. Atomic numbers
4. In spacial resolution test the 8 horizontal & 8 vertical gratings should be seen on plate of _____metal. Copper
5. The general size of the DFMD’s ______________________. 2Mts X 0.75 to 0.85 Mts
6. Zones in DFMD ________________ . 08 Overlapping Zones
7. Size of frisking booth _____________. 2.14mts X 2.43mts
8. Space between the two bags on X-Ray conveyor ________. 01 feet or 30 cms
9. Speed of X-Ray conveyor belt__________. 0.18 to 0.3 m/Sec
10. Inline Baggage Speed of X-Ray conveyor belt__________. 0.5 – 1.6 m/Sec
11. Under which AVSEC circular hold baggage screening is done ___________. 34/2005
12. ___________ AVSEC circular defines minimum standards for civil aviation security equipment’s. 25/2004
13. _____AVSEC Order defines manpower deployment for airline security functions. 05/2009 (Arun Mishra)
14. The staff should work on x-ray image continuously for __ mins and again start working after ___ mins. 20, 40
15. The size of the cabin baggage allowed is ________ and in J&K is _______. 115cms, 100cms
16. If any IED found in a baggage while X-ray, what you do _________. Stop the conveyor belt
17. In X-ray, less dense is the objects the image appears __________ in shade. light
18. CC mode & OM of Rapiscan machine corresponds to ___ & ___ modes of smiths Heimann machine. SEN, O2
19. BCAS specifications X-ray dose should not exceed ___at a distance of___outside X-BIS. 0.1mR/hrs, 5cms
20. Rule 8A of aircraft Rules 1937 deals with ____. Security check of persons boarding aircraft
21. Minimum mass metal that a DFMD should detect ___and has a ___. 30gms, Alarm
22. _________% of Registered / Cargo / Hand baggage should be physically checked in normal conditions. 10% / 15% / 20%
23. _________% of baggage should be physically checked in alert conditions. 25-30%
24. _________% specific threat (alert) conditions. 100%
25. AVSEC order 7/2011 deals with _____________________. Pre-flight anti sabotage check
26. AVSEC order 8/2011 deals with ____________________. Potentially disruptive passenger
27. Thin steel bar appear in Blue colour where as thick steel bar appear in ____ colour. Opaque
28. Lead strip is to be seen under steel step wedge which is 2mm thick this step wedge is from __ to__. 16-32mm
29. 30 SWG wire is to be seen under 02nd step wedge of 5/16” dimension this step wedge is of ___. Aluminum
30. A strip of silver will appear in blue colour but heavy slab of silver will appear _______ image. Opaque
31. X-BIS software should be online installed and ____________. Password Protected
32. X-BIS should be Anti-rodent and _____________. Dust Proof
33. X-BIS features should be ready to _____ and implemented can be easily done for future techniques. Installed
34. The deployments of _______________ are given in AVSEC Order 05/2009. Airline security
35. The functions of __________________ are given in AVSEC Order 03/2009. Airline security
36. Roentgen is denoted as __________. R
37. Procedure for screening of hand baggage is given in AVSEC _______. Circular 23/2005
38. Mercury will appear in ______ colour in X-ray. Opaque
39. Which colour message is seen on the monitor when you miss threat item in TIP____. Red
40. The machine is turned on, but you are called away from the x-ray machine for ten minutes. What should happen next________
. Make sure that another screener takes over from you / shut down the x-ray machine before leaving.

41. Crystal clear mode of Rapiscan x-ray machine corresponds to _____ in Heimann. Super Enhancement (SEN)
42. Negative mode of Heimann machine corresponds to _____ in Rapiscan. Inverse (INV)
43. TIP is immediate feedback. The feedback “OK you did not identify a fictional GUN threat indicate that__. Missed Objects
44. Load officer of the X-BIS is also known as_______. Profiler
45. Simulation chamber operates on the principle of activating the explosive device in the suspect object by simulating the ______.
Physical conditions
46. DFMD shall work satisfactory without any deterioration in performance within the temperature range of ____ with RH up to
___ non-condensing. 45*C & 95%
47. Machine should be capable of recalling ______ previous images and should have the capability of archiving _______ images.
15-20 & 3000-4000.
48. The purpose of screening of passenger and their hand baggage is to prevent carriage of ____ in the cabin of the aircraft.
Prohibited Items
49. A passenger is found to be carrying an unsealed bottle of gin screener should ___ and ____ contents. Unscrew, Smell
50. Moving metallic objects away from the DFMD is ___________. 01m
51. As per Circular 25/2004 – Explosive Vapour Detector (EVD) Appendix_______. J
52. As per Circular 25/2004 – Explosive Trace Detector (ETD) Appendix_______. K
53. As per 2011 Rules certification of screeners __________________. Rule 22
54. As per 2011 Rules Prohibition of carriage of certain goods _______. Rule 23
55. A consignment of multi packages that has been originated by more than one person is Consolidated cargo
56. HHMD working under which principle ____. Electro Magnetic Pulse Field Technology
57. DFMD working under which principle ____. Electro Magnetic Pulse Field Technology
58. X-BIS working under which principle ____. Multi Energy Technology
59. EVD working under which principle ____. Gas Chromatography
60. ETD working under which principle ____. Ion Mobility Spectrometry Theory
61. AVSEC Circular ___deals with security procedure for screening of passengers with special needs and medical condition. 04/2014
62. BCAS Circular No. 16/2000 deals with ______________. Declaration of weapon by passenger
63. The machine should be capable of operating between ____ temperatures and relative humidity between ___. 0*C-40*C/0-95%
64. The Regulatory Authority of India regulates Aviation Security in India vide a document known as______. NCASP
65. Which BCAS Circular prescribes pre-embarkation security checks of cabin and cockpit crew in___ 01/2000.
66. Pre-Embarkation check at airport and maintaining the sterility of the SHA is the responsibility of _______ ASG/APSU
67. CTCP is associated with the security of _______of an airport. Protection
68. In the X-Ray machine Lead is primarily used to ________. Absorption of Radiation
69. As per approved technical specifications the approx weight of EVD should be____. Less than 5 kgs
70. Pat down search is carried out when____. Passenger is not ready to screen through DFMD/HHMD checks
71. When press O2 button on Smith-Heimann X-Ray machine keyboard results _____. All Organic items are highlighted
72. Higher the SWG number the wire will be _______. Thinner
73. Procedure for dealing with cases wherein arms and / or ammunitions are detected during screening of a passenger or his
baggage ________. AVSEC Circular 08/2017
74. Operators must be able to view bag images while accessing all imaging tools without looking down at the ___. Console
75. Items that are banned for carriage on person / hand baggage on board flights operating from civil airports in India__. Order 05/2005
76. On the X-Ray monitor copper shall be appear in _____ Colour. Blue
77. The cargo manifest shall be____________ by the responsible officer of the APSU on duty. Verified & Counter sign
78. Transportation to airside for loading is mentioned in which of the following BCAS Instruction_________. Order 01/2006
79. Screening of passenger through ETD is mentioned in AVSEC_______. Circular 16/2010
80. FM transmission is ______ type of switch. Remote Control
81. Minimum standards of Bomb Disposal and Detection Equipment’s are given in AVSEC Circular___. 18/2010
82. Composition of Aerodrome Security Committee has been given in AVSEC Circular_____. 20/2006
83. Procedure for issuance of 03 days AEP one time by the airport operator________. Order 07/2015
84. Security measures for air cargo ________. Order 01/2006
85. List of VVIPs exempted from PES checks_________. Order 06/2015

86. Issuance of TAEPs by the airport operators under rule 90(1), Rule 90(3) and rule 90(4) of aircraft rules described vide AVSEC __Order 04/2010.
87. COSCA Re-designated as ___________. DG, BCAS (Director General, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security)
88. Low explosives are ________in nature for packing. Hygroscopic
89. Rules related to Dangerous Goods items AVSEC Circular ______. 06/2004
90. The cargo manifest shall be countersigned by the responsible officer of the APSU on duty before transportation to airside for
loading is maintained which of the following BCAS instructions ____. Order 01/2006
91. _____ of baggage into the X-Ray machine is essential for the efficient operation of the 100% HBS system. Simulation
92. PO mails security declaration will be given by __________________________. Post Master
93. Each XBIS shall be equipped with two individual independent X-Ray generators with ___. Dual View Image.
94. X-Ray penetration should be of _______. 30 MM thickness of steel or more
95. Resolution: The machine should be able to display single un-insulated tinned copper wire of ___. 40 SWG.
96. The system should be able to produce clear images on colour monitor(s) with minimum of _______. 1280 X 1024 pixels (Full High Definition)
97. Zoom facility should be available to magnify the chosen area of an image____. Sixteen times (16x) or more
98. X-Ray Image features shall be ____. Keyboard controllable
99. The X-Ray machine should be safe for ____. Film/ food
100. The machine should have features of ___facility where materials of different atomic number will be displayed in different
colours to distinguish between organic/inorganic materials. Multi energy X-Ray imaging
101. All suspicious items (Explosives, High density material, narcotics) should be displayed in one mode and that should be _on line
102. In Level 2 screener gets maximum ____ seconds to interpretate an image and take decision. 30
103If the machine fails to _____, then an alarm (visual and audio both) should be generated to notify the operator. Penetrate a
particular item
104. All software features of machine should be ____ and ______. Activated & password protected
105. In case of_______, scanning should be disabled and error message should be displayed on the screen. Defective diode array
106. All models should have online recording facility and images can be recorded in USB/Electronic storage devices. The recording
should be retained for minimum____. 14 days
106. X-Ray BIS operating temperature should be ____ and storage temperature______. 0° C to 40° C & 20°C to 50°C
107. ______ and ______ cover must be provided. Anti-rodent & dust proof
108. The company manufacturing the equipment should have ________ for manufacturing and servicing of X-Ray screening
machines. ISO certification
109. Through put shall be minimum ________ per hour for hand and checked baggage and __ per hour for cargo machines. 400 bags & 200 bags
110. Before installation of the machine, the supplier / manufacturers should furnish NOC from ______ of India regarding radiation
safety after every five years. Atomic Energy Regulatory Board
111. Machine should be capable of recalling ____ previous images. 15 – 20
112. Any property carried on an Aircraft other than mail, stores and accompanied or Mis-handled baggage is called _ . Cargo
113. Smith Detection System X-BIS has _________ Parts of keyboard. Including card reader 09
114. Lead curtains are used because lead __________ radiation. Absorb
115. Blue color Detonates atom number from____________. 19 to 75
116. O2 (Organic Only) in smith X-BIS is equivalent Reflected as_________ in ECIL Rapiscan. OM
117. Useful Penetration Test objectivity is to detect __________ . hidden connectivity
118. Cordtex is a type of ____________. Explosive
119. India is Located in _____________ region in ICAO. Asia Pacific region & at Bangkok
120. The technical specifications of X-BIS are issued by BCAS Vide Circular No___ on 4th Aug’17. Circular 11/2017
121. IFSO Carry a card called____ as an authority for carrying a weapon on person, While on board. Weapon authorization card (WAC)
122. All future procurement of X-BIS by the airport operators should have_______ view. Dual
123. In a hyper sensitive airport ____ &____audits and inspections are conducted BCAS respectively in a calendar year. 1 & 2
124. AVSEC Security manual is also known as doc___________. 8973
125. Officers of BCAS not below the rank (designation) of____________ are authorized to conduct a security test (dummy test) to
check the efficacy of the procedure. Assistant Commissioner
126. Appropriate authority in India for AVSEC is known as ___________. DG, BCAS
127.
128. Screener shall rescreen the baggage at level – 3____________. Invariably
129. Rule ________ of Aircraft (Security) Rules-2011 deal with Aerodrome perimeter. 6
130. ICAO has selected _______ airport for conduct of USAP- CMA audit in India, in the month of March 2018. MAA
131. There are only ____ (Nos) types of documents which authorized into an airport terminal. 04
132. Security and facilitation go hand in hand, Whereas Annexure -17 deals with security Annexure _____ deals with facilitation. 9
133. Rule – 3 of Aircraft (Security) Rules – 2011 describes _________________. Duties of Commissioner (DG, BCAS)
134. In order to ensure effective deployment of bomb detection and disposal squads, BDDS equipment is divided into_________
number of subheads. 5
135. The carriage of weapons on board aircraft by in flight security officer while acting in the performance of their duties requires
special authorization from: _________________. DG, BCAS
136. The record of ARC shall be maintained till ________________. Minimum 45 days
137. Rule 21 of aircraft rules 2011. _________________. Security check before embarkation.
138. In Specific threat call procedure, ____ bag will not be loaded in the same aircraft, after security check. Rush/Unaccompanied
139. AVSEC circular 14/2005 relates to carriage of ___________________ on board an aircraft. Kirpan
140. Annex – 17 (sixteen Amendment) shall come in force in the month of ______________ this year. 16th Nov’2018
141. Each tracking conveyor is fitted with a ________ on a non-driven roller. Pulse generator
142. The length check is performed upon a queue conveyor _____ to the X-Ray. Prior
143. As per the technical specification the X-Ray source of CT-EDS should be ____________ gantry____________, Dual energy.
Rotating/Physical or Electronic
144. The _____ will be present at the catering facility to closely supervise the preparation, packing, pre-setting of the catering uplift
and while placing them into the meal carts/containers. Airline Security Personnel
145. Refusal room at international airports are meant for _______. Inadmissible passengers
146. Rule 8A of Aircraft Rules, 1937 deals with ______. Frisking
147. _____ equipment is used for detection of explosives by vapour. EVD
148. Catering Security is the responsibility of _____. Caterer
149. The Director General, BCAS shall nominate suitable officer/s of the BCAS as security point of contact for ICAO as per_.Doc 8973
150. The Commissioner of Security (Civil Aviation) is re-designated as the Director General vide AVSEC Circular_____. 05/2016
151. Airport security officer charged with coordinating the implementation of specific provisions of the _____. ASP
152. Chief Security officer of Aircraft operator charged with coordinating the implementation of specific provisions of the __. AOSP

CIRCULAR
* 01/2000 - Pre-Embarkation Security Check Of Cabin and Cockpit Crew at International and Domestic Airports In India
16/2000 - Declaration of weapon
* 06/2004 – Rules relating to carriage of dangerous goods (rules-2003)
* 17/2004 – Reconciliation of registered baggage
* 21/2004 – Using of hand gloves while frisking of passenger and their baggage
* 25/2004 – Minimum standards for civil aviation security equipment’s
* 14/2005 – Carriage of ‘Kirpan’ by Sikh passenger while travelling by air within India
* 23/2005 – Procedure for passenger and carryon baggage screening
* 34/2005 – Procedure of screening of register (hold) baggage
* 01/2006 – Procedure for screening of natural and artificial plants at the airport
* 02/2006 – Ladder point checks by the airline
* 16/2006 – Re-certification of screeners
* 26/2006 – Pre-flight security check
* 08/2008 – Comprehensive Air cargo
* 16/2010 – Screening of passenger through ETDs
* 18/2010 - Minimum standards for Bomb detection and disposal equipment
* 20/2010 – Minimum standards for Bomb detection and disposal squad
* 04/2014- Standard operating procedure for screening of passengers with special needs and medical conditions
* 05/2016 – Change in designation of appropriate authority – BCAS
* 01/2017 - Measures to facilitate Transport/Transfer of Organs at Airports
* 04/2017 - Dispensing with Stamping of Hand Baggage Tag
* 05/2017 – Specifications of CCTV and PIDS
* 08/2017 - Procedure for dealing with cases wherein arms and/or ammunition are detected during screening of a passenger or
his baggage
* 11/2017 – Minimum standards for Civil Aviation security equipment’s & Technical specification of Civil aviation security
equipment’s
* 15/2017 – List of Photo identity proof for security control of departing passenger-reg.
* 02/2018 – Categorization of Airports.
* 04/2019 - Security procedure for General Aviation Operations, Chartered Aircraft Operations and Helicopter Operations during
Election process.
*05/2019 - Minimum Standards for Civil Aviation Security Equipment- Body Scanner
*07/2019 – In-line Hold Baggage screening System-reg.
*01/2020-Satandard Operating Procedure for Operationalization Radiological Detection Equipment (RDE) at Indian airports to
prevent the Radiological Emergencies
*05/2020 – Conduct of Security Test
*06/2020 – Security Procedure for Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGS)

ORDERS
* 04/2005 – Screener certification cancelled if a screener fails detecting of dummy checks
* 05/2005 – Permissible and prohibited items to be carried (banned items list)
* 01/2006 – Security measures of air cargo
* 03/2009 – Security functions to be carried out by aircraft operations
* 04/2009 – Secondary Security checks at ladder points of aircrafts
* 05/2009 – Arun Mishra committee (security staff shall be deployed by the airline for the security functions)
* 07/2011 – Pre-flight anti-sabotage check
* 08/2011 – Potentially disruptive passenger
* 17/2011 – Bomb Threat Contingency Plan
* 19/2011 – Contingency plan for handling aircraft hijack situation – 2011
* 02/2015 – NCASP (08/2015 NCASP Amendments)
* 03/2015 – NCASQCP
* 04/2015 – NCASTP
* 06/2015 – Exemption from Pre-embarkation security checks at civil airports
* 07/2015 – AEP Guidelines – Temporary area specific AEPs for a period up to 03 days
* 11/2015 – Security Measures of Regulated Agents
* 03/2016 – AVSEC awareness training to the employees of various stake holders working at the civil airports in India.
* 04/2016 – Deployment of IFSO
* 01/2017 - Regarding security procedures for business establishments/concessionaires at aerodromes in the security restricted
area (SRA) of the aerodrome.
* 01/2018 – National Civil Aviation Security Programme-2018.
* 02/2018 – National Civil Aviation Security Training Programme-2018.
* 03/2018 – National Civil Aviation Security Quality Control Programme-2018.
* 09/2018 – Procedure for Aircraft Security Checks and Search – reg.
*02/2019 – Aircraft Operator Security Programme (AOSP) of Civil Commercial/General Aviation/Helicopter Operations
*01/2020-Security Functions to be carried out by US Airlines at Indian Airports. (Except at Civil Enclaves and joint user defense
airfields)
*05/2020 - Security control of departing passenger holding E-ticket/web or Kiosk check-in bar coded boarding pass (BCBP).

AIRCRAFT RULES – 2011
PART I – PRELIMINARY
Rule – 3 – Duties of Commissioner
Rule – 6 – Aerodrome Perimeter
Rule – 7 - Provision of lighting, road for patrolling and observation post
PART II – SECURITY MEASURES AT AERODROMES
Rule – 8 - Aerodrome security programme
Rule – 10 - Handling of unattended or suspect baggage
Rule – 13 - Aviation Security Group
Rule – 14 - Duties of the Chief Aerodrome Security Officer
Rule – 16 - Contingency Plan
Rule – 17 - Disembarkation of unruly passenger
PART III – AERODROME ACCESS CONTROL
Rule – 18 - Entry into aerodrome
Rule – 19 - Entry into security restricted area
Rule – 20 - Prohibition to carry weapons or explosive
PART IV – PRE-EMBARKATION SECURITY CHECKS
Rule – 21 - Security check before embarkation
Rule – 22 - Certification of screener
Rule – 23 - Prohibition on carriage of certain goods
Rule – 24 - Security Programme
Rule – 25 - Security clearance for operation
Rule – 26 - Deployment of staff
Rule – 27 - Security search of aircraft
Rule – 28 - Access control to aircraft
Rule – 31 - Security control for hold baggage
Rule – 32 - Identification and reconciliation of hold baggage
Rule – 33 - Transfer baggage
Rule – 34 - Carriage of prisoners in aircraft
Rule – 35 - Carriage of cargo, mail, catering items and other stores
PART VI – CARGO, COURIER BAGS, MAIL AND REGULATED AGENT
Rule – 37 - Security control for cargo and courier bag
Rule – 39 - Identification or reconciliation of the Accompanied courier bags
Rule – 40 - Prohibition on carriage of certain goods
Rule – 42 - Regulated agent
PART VII-CATERING SUPPLIES AND STORES
Rule – 43 - Catering supplies
PART IX – GENERAL
Rule – 48 – Inspection

ICAO – ANNEX
Annex 09 - Facilitation
Annex-17 - Aviation security
Annex-18 - The safe transport of Dangerous goods by Air
Annex-19 - Safety Management System (SMS)
*As per BCAS Circular. 25/2004 (Minimum Standards for Civil Aviation Security Equipment)
The minimum technical specifications of aviation security equipment prescribed by BCAS as per following appendices, for future
procurement
i. Door Frame Metal Detector(DFMD) Appendix-G

ii. Hand Held Metal Detector(HHMD) Appendix-H
iii. Night Vision Device Appendix-I
iv. Explosive Vapour Detector (EVD) Appendix-J
v. Explosive Trace Detector (ETD) Appendix-K
*As per BCAS Circular. 11/2017 (Technical specifications of Civil Aviation Security Equipment)
i. X-Ray Baggage Inspection system Appendix-A

ii. In-Line CT-EDS Appendix-B
IATA SCREENING CODES
IATA codes identifying cargo and mail subject to methods to screening:

● PHS - Physical inspection and/or hand search
● VCK - Visual check
● XRY - X-ray equipment
● EDS - Explosive detection system
● RES - Remote explosive scent tracing explosive detection dogs
● FRD - Free running explosive detection dogs
● VPT - Vapour trace
● PRT - Particle trace
● MDE - Metal detection equipment
● SIM - Subjected to flight simulation
● AOM - Subjected to any other means.
New security statuses
● NSC: Cargo has not been secured yet for Passenger or All - Cargo Aircraft.
● SPX: Cargo secure for Passenger and All - Cargo aircraft
● SCO: Cargo Secure for All - Cargo Aircraft Only
New Screening Exemption Codes

● SMUS: Small undersized shipments
● MAIL: Mail
● BIOM: Bio-medical samples
● DIPL: Diplomatic bags or diplomatic mail
● LFSM: Life-saving materials
● NUCL: Nuclear materials
● TRNS: Transfer or transshipment
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i. Theory Test : 60 Marks

The allocation of marks for the practical test shall be as under: -

i. Conduct of CTP test : 04 marks

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X-RAY BAGGAGE INSPECTION SYSTEM (Page No: 34-41)

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HHMD (Hand Held Metal Detector) (Page No: 44)

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IATA SCREENING CODES (Page No: 70)

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Single Energy Multi Energy

5. Differences between low explosive and high explosive?

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8. Difference between Stand-A-lone machine and In-Line baggage system?

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23. Difference between Remote bay and Aerobridge?

i. There is a chance to passenger contamination Less contamination of passenger

24. Difference between General Cargo & Perishable Cargo?

25. Difference between APSU & ASG?

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31. Difference between the Security Search & Security Check?

34. Difference between Security & Safety?

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6. What is cooling off or 24 Hours Cooling off?

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Simple penetration Multi energy test

Single wire resolution Spacial Resolution

Useful penetration Thin metal image test

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INLINE HOLD BAGGAGE SCREENING SYSTEM

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Dismantled Disguised Camouflaged

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4. Procedure for carriage of weapon in “ATR”?

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