TSA CBT Practice Test

When assessing the contents of a bag, what does selecting 'hold' imply?

1. The bag can continue to the next checkpoint

2. The bag contains no harmful items

3. Prohibited items need further screening

4. The bag is confirmed for immediate release

The correct answer is: Prohibited items need further screening

Choosing 'hold' when assessing a bag indicates that the contents may warrant additional scrutiny. This implies that there are items within the bag that could be prohibited or raise security concerns which require further examination to ensure safety. The action to hold the bag reflects a precautionary measure, suggesting that the security personnel need more time or tools to verify the safety of the items inside. The other options do not align with the implication of selecting 'hold.' For example, saying the bag can continue to the next checkpoint or is confirmed for immediate release is contradictory to the notion of holding it for further inspection. Additionally, confirming that the bag contains no harmful items would not necessitate a hold since it would indicate that the bag is safe to pass through immediately. Hence, the selection of 'hold' clearly implies that additional review is warranted due to potential concerns, making the choice about prohibited items needing further screening the correct context here.