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Questions marked in BLUE are latest addition in Screener’s examination test

(BCAS)
1 Expand the following:

i. COSAH : COMMITTEE OF SECRETARIES ON AIRCRAFT HIJACK

ii. ACOS (CA) : ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONER OF SECURITY
iii. BSA : BAGGAGE SORTING AREA
iv. BTRC : BOMB THREAT REVIEW COMMITTEE
v. BBA : BAGGAGE BREAK UP AREA
vi. CBD : CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL DEVICE
vii. DIP : DIPLOMATIC MAIL
viii. IMS : ION MOBILITY SPECTROMETRY
ix. TSA : TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
x. ICAO : INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION
xi. STEB : SECURITY TAMPERED EVIDENT BAG
xii. REM : ROENTGEN EQUIVALENT MAN
xiii. CAT : COMPUTER AIDED TOMOGRAPHY
xiv. DGC A : DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION
xv. SOP : STANDARD OPERATINGPROCEDURE
xvi. RCB : RESUME CURRENTBAG
xvii. EPX : ENHANCEDPERFORMANCE X-RAY
xviii. IATA : INTERNATIONALAIRTRANSPORTASSOCIATION
xix. HDB : HIGH DENSITY BLINKING
xx. BWAF : BOMBWARNING ASSESMENTFORM
xxi. VPB : VIEWPREVIOUS BAG
xxii. ACI : AIRPORTS COUNCILINTERNATIONAL
xxiii. DGR : DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATION
xxiv. EVD : EXPLOSIVE VAPOUR DETECTOR
xxv. CASO : CHIEF AERODROME SECURITY OFFICER
xxvi. NCASTP : NATIONAL CIVIL AVIATIONSECURITYTRAININGPROGRAMME
xxvii. PFNA : PULSEDFASTNEUTRON ANALYSIS
xxviii. PIDS : PERIMETERINTRUDER DETECTIONSYSTEM
xxix. BTCP : BOMBTHREATCONTINGENCYPLAN
xxx. PSc : PSEUDO COLOUR
xxxi. VDU : VISUAL DISPLAY UNIT
xxxii. MRTD : MACHINE READABLE TRAVEL DOCUMENT
xxxiii. TCV : THREAT CONTAINMENT VESSEL
xxxiv. VCS : VARIABLE COLOURSTRIPPING
xxxv. EDDS : EXPLOSIVE DEVICE DETECTIONSYSTEM
xxxvi. ETD : EXPLOSIVE TRACE DETECTOR
xxxvii. CTX : COMPUTEDTOMOGRAPHYX-RAY
xxxviii. RDX : RESEARCH& DEVELOPED EXPLOSIVE
xxxix. ACCR : AERODROME COMMITTEE CONTROL ROOM
xl. ADP : AIRSIDE DRIVINGPERMIT
xli. SARP : STANDARD& RECOMMENDEDPRACTICE
xlii. IFSO : INFLIGHTSECURITY OFFICER
xliii. BTL : BAGGAGE TALLY LIST
xliv. CMG : CRISIS MANAGEMENT GROUP
xlv. PSF : PASSENGER SERVICE FEE
xlvi. REM : ROENTGEN EQUIVALENT MAN
xlvii. BW : BLACKANDWHITE
xlviii. NEG : NEGATIVE
xlix. DAW : DIRECTORAIRWORTHINESS
l. CAPPS : COMPUTER AIDEDPASSENGERPROFILINGSYSTEM
li. COP : COOLING OFF PIT
lii. HDA : HIGH DENSITY ALERT
liii. RCB : RESUME CURRENTBAG
liv. COE : CONTROLLER OF EXPLOSIVES
lv. MZDFMD : MULTI ZONE DOOR FRAME METAL DETECTOR
lvi. LTPE : LOWTEMPERATURE PLASTIC EXPLOSIVE
lvii. TATP :TRIACETONE TRIPEROXIDE
lviii. LAG : LIQUIDS, AEROSOLS, AND GELS
lix. VEH : VARIABLE EDGE ENHANCEMENT
lx. VZM : VARIABLEZOOM
lxi. AWB : AIRWAY BILL
lxii. TIP : THREAT IMAGE PROJECTION
lxiii. PHS :PHYSICAL INSPECTION AND / OR HAND SEARCH
lxiv. VCK :VISUAL CHECK
lxv. XRY : XRAY EQUIPMENT
lxvi. RES :REMOTE EXPLOSIVE SENSITIVITY
lxvii. FRD : FREE RUNNING EXPLOSIVE DETECTION DOGS
lxviii. VPT : VAPOUR TRACER
lxix. PRT :PARTICAL TRACE
lxx. MDE :METAL DETECTION EQUIPMENT
lxxi. SIM : SUBJECTED TO FLIGHT SIMULATION
lxxii. AOM : SUBJECTED TO ANY OTHER MEANS
lxxiii. ATC : Air Traffic Control
lxxiv. UFO : Unidentified Flying Object
lxxv. AIT : Armed Intervention Team
lxxvi. CCS : Cabinet Committee on Security
lxxvii. IAF : Indian Air Force
lxxviii. EDA : Explosive Detection Analysis
lxxix. AHME : Anti Hijacking Mock Exercise
lxxx. AWG : American Wire Gauge
 lxxxi. MANPADS : Man Portable Air Defense System
lxxxii. HMX : High Melting Explosive
lxxxiii. BTCL : Bomb Threat Checklist
lxxxiv. BTCF : Bomb Threat Communication Form.
lxxxv. CGO : Cargo
lxxxvi. IMS : Ion Mobility Spectrometry
lxxxvii. IAPP : Isolated Aircraft Parking Position.
lxxxviii. DDG : Deputy Director General
lxxxix. RTVS : Real Time Viewing System.
xc. CROT Kit : Car Remote Opening Toll Kit.
xci. BTME : Bomb Threat Mockup Exercise. .(NEW)
xcii. HFP : Human factor Principle.
xciii. ECAC : Europian Civil Aviation Conference
xciv. SLCV : Suspected Luggage Containment Vessel.(NEW)
xcv. PWD : Person With Disability.
xcvi. WAC : Weapon Authorization Card.
xcvii. ANFO : Amonium Nitrate in Fuel Oil.
xcviii. HRCM : High Risk Cargo and Mail.
xcix. CBRN : Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear.
c. UDF : User Development Fee.
ci. UVSM : Under Vehicle Search Mirror.
cii. PRM : Person With Reduce Mobility.
ciii. AMD : Archway Metal Detector.
civ. OEM : Original Equipment Manufacturer.(NEW)
cv. IGRUAL : Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Udaan Academy Limited. .(NEW)
cvi. UDAN : Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik. .(NEW)
cvii. ABP : Able bodied passenger. .(NEW)
cviii. EOD : Explosive Ordinance Disposal. .(NEW)
cix. NLJD : Non Linear Junction Detector. .(NEW)
cx. CLS : Container Load Sheet. .(NEW)
cxi. CT-EDS : Computer Tomography Explosive Detection System. .(NEW)
cxii. LED : Light Emitting Dioded.

New Abbreviations as per NCASTP 2018 (Updated)

cxiii. UPU : Universal Postal Union. .(NEW)
cxiv. IFALPA : International Federation of Airline pilots Associations. .(NEW)
cxv. NCASC : National civil aviation security committee. .(NEW)
cxvi. SeMS : Security management System. .(NEW)
cxvii. SMS : Safety management System. .(NEW)
cxviii. CMT : Crisis management Team. .(NEW)
cxix. AERB : Atomic Energy Research Board.
cxx. GA : General Aviation
 cxxi. ICPO : INTERPOL. International Criminal Police Organization.
cxxii. ILHBSS : In line Hold Baggage Screening System.
cxxiii. ISCM : Information Security Continuous Monitoring.
cxxiv. UN : United Nations.
cxxv. M : Meter
cxxvi. Mm : Millimeter.
cxxvii. MoU : Memorandum of Understanding.
cxxviii. MRPs : Machine Readable Passports.
cxxix. NATFC : National Air Transport Facilitation Committee.
cxxx. NCASC : National Civil Aviation Security Committee.
cxxxi. NQCP : National Quality Control Programme.
cxxxii. OJT : On Job Training.
cxxxiii. PoC : Point of Contact.
cxxxiv. RCS : Risk Context Statement.
cxxxv. RD : Regional Director.
cxxxvi. RDE : Radiological Detection Equipment.
cxxxvii. RFID : Radio Frequency Identification.
cxxxviii. RPAS : Remotely Piloted Aircraft System.
cxxxix. SCP : Screening Check Point.
cxl. EOC : Emergency Operation Center.
cxli. CAA : Civil Aviation Authority.
cxlii. CMC : Crew Member Certificate.
cxliii. CBT : Computer Based Training.
cxliv. AW : Ariel Work.
cxlv. ISO : International Organization for standardization.
cxlvi. AFC : Airport Facilitation Committee.
cxlvii. AFS : Aeronautical Fixed Service.
cxlviii. ASC : Airport Security Committee.
cxlix. ASP : Airport Security Programme.
cl. ASTP : Aviation Security Training Package.
cli. ATS : Air Traffic Service.
clii. CMT : Crisis Management Team.
cliii. LAGs : Liquid, Aerosols and Gels.
cliv. DG –BCAS : Director General-Bureau of Civil Aviation Security.

2 State True or False

1. Section 11A of Aircraft Act 1934 deals with Penalty for failure to company with
directions issued under section 5A. (TRUE)
2. A pax is permitted to carry more than prescribed number of ammunition in the hold
baggage, with the expressed permission of BCAS. (FALSE)
3. High explosives are more dangerous to handle than low explosive.(FALSE)
4. Ambient switches are used in IEDs which are victim operated.(FALSE)
5. Dy. Chief Minister of the State are exempted from pre-embarkation check.(TRUE)
6. IED is difficult to defuse because its mechanism is not known.(TRUE)
7. Emergency switch is related to X-BIS.(TRUE)
8. Baggage after physical inspection at level 4 should be handed over to airline security.
(TRUE)
9. Indian Army provides sky marshals for civil aviation for security.(FALSE)
10. Stammering is the sign of suspicious passenger.(TRUE)
11. Cross piece is one of the part of HHMD. (FALSE)
12. Load officer should also assist for physical check of baggage. (FALSE)
13. Percentage of Physical check of baggage decreases during high alerts.(FALSE)
14. Pressure switch is an ambient switch.(FALSE)
15. IATA screening codes are mainly related to catering security.(FALSE)
16. During blast of an explosion speed or fragment may be up to 6000 KMPS.(FALSE)
17. Escorts of prisoner shall adequately identify themselves to security personnel, security
check points, flight attendants and pilot in command.(TRUE)
18. If Pilot in command permits; Intoxicating beverage may be served to escorts or prisoner
while on board the aircraft. (FALSE)
19. Cargo for Cooling off must be placed in cooling of pit.(FALSE)
20. The person with the disability knows best the method and degree of assistance needed.
Ask, then follow their direction.(FALSE)
21. Size of DFMD – m height X 0.70 to 0.85m width.(FALSE)
22. Speed of x-ray conveyor belt – 0.18 to 0.3m/min.(FALSE)
23. Montreal Convention gave birth to ICAO.(FALSE)
24. A passenger carrying a weapon in hold baggage is allowed to travel if his license is
expired.(FALSE)
25. Senior airport officials on duty are not allowed to accompany departing passengers into
the holding area without going through the security screening process.(TRUE)
26. CTX stands for Computer Trace X-Ray.(FALSE)
27. Minimum Zoom facility in an X-Ray BIS should be 4X (four times).(TRUE)
28. All bomb threat calls received at an airport are either Genuine or Hoax.( FALSE )
29. X-Ray screening of hand baggage is an anti-hijacking function.(TRUE)
30. Calibration of DFMD is done with CTP (FALSE)
31. Hand baggage of air crew is exempt from x-ray screening.(FALSE)
32. Refusal room at international airports are meant for inadmissible passengers (TRUE)
33. Low explosive is very dangerous to handle as its mechanism is not known. (TRUE)
34. IFSO is a term related to BTCP. (FALSE)
35. Anti-Hijacking Mock Exercise is conducted twice a year in each airport. (FALSE)
36. Security functions of aircraft operators are given in AVSEC Order 05/2009. (TRUE)
37. Chairman of CCS is the Cabinet Secretary of India.(FALSE)
38. IED is difficult to defuse because its mechanism is not known. (TRUE)
39. While travelling with a SPG protectee, SPG personnel can carry his weapon on person.
(TRUE)
40. Before operating DFMD, we must carry out checks with OTP 30 gm piece of copper.
(FALSE)
41. GHA may carry out the identification and reconciliation of hold baggage. (FALSE)
42. Airport operator is responsible to provide security equipment to ASG (TRUE)
43. Refusal room is at international airport only. (True)
44. ACOSCA is now renamed as DDG (C.A). (True)
45. Airline security is responsible for Anti-hijacking. (True)
Latest TRUE or FALSE
46. Background check conducted for issue of a passport is valid for issue of AEP also till the
validity of the passport.(False).
47. Refusal room are used by those person who have been refused by the airline to board
the aircraft.(False)
48. What & how AVSEC functions are to be performed by each airline are given in AVSEC
order 05/2009 (False).
49. Passenger with special need are exempted from pre –embarkation checks.(False).
50. Ambient switches are also known as Command switch.(False)
51. Hon’ble minister of Home of Govt. of India is authorized to take his official vehicle up-to
the Tarmac area while departing or arriving at an airport. (True)
52. At present there are 07 regions of BCAS covering all the airports in the country.(False)
53. CASO is the Chairman of APSC. (False)
54. CISF deployed at all Hyper Sensitive airports in INDIA.(False)
55. High explosives are used to manufacture all types of ammunitions for small arms.(False)
56. High explosives when gets excessive heat, explodes causing huge damage.(False)
57. The Aircraft security Rules 2011 were notified on 19th Jan2012.(True)
58. High explosives are also used as flame carrier in the safety fuse.(False)
59. Detonator is required only in IED’s made up of low explosives.(False)
60. Newspaper is a perishable cargo.(True)
61. Threats are categorized as specific or genuine.(False)
62. High explosive is more Hygroscopic hence dangerous to handle.(False)
63. To maintain secrecy, staff of premier investigation agencies like CBI or NIA can enter any
area of an airport on the basis of their own department ID cards to carry out
investigation.(False)
64. Montreal convention gives authority to Pilot in command while Aircraft is in flight.
(False)
65. Aircraft guarding is primary responsibility of ASG.(False)
66. Improvised detonators can be manufactured in plastic or non-metallic tubes to avoid
the detection.(True)
67. Low explosives needs detonator to explode.(False)
68. IATA is a world body of Airlines all over the world.(True)
69. Non Schedule airline of a foreign country are not required to have an approved security
programme to operate in India.(True)
70. Immigration person does not require any background check for issuance of AEP.(Ture)
71. Record of Co Mat and Co Mail to be maintained by Airlines.(True)
 72. Non electric detonators are not used in the IED by Anti National Elements.(False)
73. Baggage after gone through physical check at Level-4 should be handed over to Airline
security.(True)
74. SLPC at Leh airport is conducted only when a high alert message is issued by BCAS Hqrs.
(False)
75. Speaker of Lok Sabha is exempted from PESC.(True)
76. Weapon carried in hand baggage and on person is same thing.( False)
77. Presently there is 14th Amendment done in the Annex 17.( False)
78. HUM in aviation termed as Harkat–Ul-Mujahidin.(False)

03 Fill in the blank

i. As per AVSEC Circular No. ______38/2005____ the member of Indian Armed force/
para-military forces while traveling on duty by civil commercial flight in domestic
sectors within India may be allowed by the concerned aircraft operator to carry their
service fire arms and ammunition in hold baggage.
ii. ___________Aerodrome__ Committee meets at airport in case of unlawful seizure of
aircraft.
iii. DFMD should have___uniform sensitivity_______ across the aperture Metal object
exceeding threshold mass should produce identical alarm when passed through any
portion within frame.
iv. ETD has chances of ___2___ % of false alarm.
v. Reconciliation of hold baggage shall be done in accordance with the procedure given in
BCAS Circular No. ___17/2004____ .
vi. Rules relating to carriage of dangerous goods written in which circular/ Order
06/2004___ .
vii. Procedure for screening of hold baggage is given in circular _ 34/2005______ .
viii. X-Ray BIS should be able to produce clear images on monochrome or colour monitors
with minimum of …1024 x 768……………..pixels.
ix. Moving metal beyond …1meter…………….from DFMD should not affect performance of
the DFMD.
x. DFMD shall work satisfactorily without any deterioration in performance within the
temperature range of ……0 + 45 degree C………… with RH up to ………95%…….non-
condensing.
xi. DFMD shall be manufactured by firms having ……ISO 9000 certified…………
xii. Mass of metal that a DFMD should detect is ……30 Grm………. and has a ……Audio…………
alarm.
xiii. As per circular 25/2004 Appendix “K” is ………ETD…………….
xiv. As per Avsec Order No. 05/2009 gives in details all the security functions to be
performed by………Airline Security…..
xv. Procedures for dealing with cases wherein arms and ammunition are detected during
screening of passengers or his baggage mentioned in AvSec circular……08/2017…………..
xvi. ……25 to 30……………percentage of physically checked baggage carried out at alert
condition.
 xvii. Avsec training by CASO/Supervisory staff of ASG/APSU mentioned in which Avsec Order
……01/2011………….
xviii. IATA code reflected on screen cargo as LFSM defined goods as ………Life saving
material…………………….
xix. As per circular no……16/2006………. every certified screeners need to revalidate his
screener certification after 2 years from qualified initial certification test.
xx. Machine should be capable of recalling ……15 to 20…………… previous images and
should have the capability of archiving …3000 to 4000………… images.
xxi. The DFMD should have ……Multi Zone………………….capability with uniform sensitivity in
all zones.
xxii. Radiation level around X-Ray machine should not exceed……0.1mR /Hrs……………….. at a
distance of ……5………… cm from the external housing
xxiii. Procedure for passenger and carryon baggage screening is Circular no. …
23/2005……………………
xxiv. During the course of audit, inspection/ tests if a screener fails in the test, he shall be
removed from screening duties with immediate effect. He will not be deployed for the
screening jobs till he is trained and re-certified as per the prescribed procedure. This is
given in AvSec Order no……04/2005…………
xxv. Some of the items banned in cabin baggage or on person are authorized for carriage in
registered baggage by a passenger on board the flight operating from civil Indian
airports; and Indian registered aircrafts operating from foreign airports. Details of these
items are given in AvSec Order No. …………05/2005………………
xxvi. Security procedure for General Aviation Operations and Chartered Aircraft Operations
are mentioned in AvSec Circular No. ………27/2005……………………
xxvii. Composition of an Airport Security Committee has been given in AvSec Circular No. …
48/2005…………………..
xxviii. Minimum Standards for Bomb Detection and Disposal Equipment are given in AvSec
Circular No. ………18/2010……………..
xxix. IFSO duty is to safeguard ……….International Civil aviation……………
xxx. FM transmission is ......Remote control………switch.
xxxi. SOP for screening of pax with special needs and medical condition AVSEC Order……
04/2014…….
xxxii. Security measure of Air Cargo by ASG……01/2006………. (AVSEC Order)
xxxiii. Norms for deployment of airline Security staff for security functions vide AVSEC order
05/2009 is……. Arun Mishra Committee……...
xxxiv. On the x-ray monitor, copper shall be appear in ………BLUE…Color.
xxxv. A thin sheet of silver would be seen in …….light blue…….. colour and thick silver sheet
would be seen in ……dark blue…… colour though the atomin number remains the same.
xxxvi. The cargo manifest shall be countersigned by the responsible officer of the APSU on
duty before transportation to airside for loading is mentioned in which of the BCAS
instructions ………01/2006……….
xxxvii. Screening of passenger through ETD is mentioned in AVSEC …………16/2010………..
xxxviii. ICAO headquarters is situated in ……Montreal……..
xxxix. RDCOS offices fields - DEL, ATQ, AMD, MAA, CCU, BOM,GAU,HYD.
40. Avsec Cir …01/2017……………………………… gives Measures to facilitate transport/Transfer
of Human Organs at Airports.
41. Low explosive need confinement as they are ……more Hygroscopic………………..
42. As per Rule 22 of the Aircraft (Security Rules 2011), the screening duty shall be
performed by such officer who has been …Certified…….by the commissioner.
43. Aviation Security Group and Aircraft Operator shall protect the passenger and their
cabin baggage from ………Unlawful interference…………from the point of screening to
boarding the aircraft.
44. Person who cannot be cleared by the normal screening process should be referred for…
Pat down search……
45. 100% check of all pax with plaster cast on limb etc. will specific check of the plaster cast
through ETD for………16/2010……………………………………
46. Security measure for Air Cargo………Avsec Order 01/2006……

48. Distribution of airports among airlines and procedure for conduct of awareness
training……Avsec Cir.03/2016………………….

49. List of VVIPs exempted from Pre emb. Check………………06/2015………………………………….

50. Items that are banned for carriage on person/hand baggage on board flights operating
from civil airport in India is mentioned in AVSEC order…………5/2005…………………………….

51. Issuing of Temp AEP Circular……07/2015………….

54. Physical identification of baggage is a process of ………Baggage Reconciliation…………..

Latest fill in the blanks

55. Avsec order 03/2016 deals with………Avsec Awareness training of employees…………..

56. The technical specification of X-BIS are issued by BCAS vide circular no. _____11/2017______ on
04thAugust 2017.

57. IFSO carry a card called __Weapon Authorization card(WAC)___________ as an authority for
carrying a weapon on person while on board.

58. All future procurement of X-BIS by airport operator should have _____dual_________ view.

59. India is located in ___Asia & Pacific________ region in ICAO

60. In hyper sensitive airport __01__ & __02__ audits & inspections are conducted by BCAS
respectively in calendar year.

61. Avsec security manual is also known as doc ___8973____________.

62. Officers of BCAS not below the rank (designation) of ___Asst. Director Security___________ are
authorized to conduct a security test (Dummy Test) to check the efficiency of the procedure.

63. Appropriate authority in India for Avsec is known as ____DG-BCAS_________

64. Aviation security in the world is regulated by a document known as ___Annex 17___________
 65. As per Aircraft security Rules 2011, _Rule 22_____ is related to Certification of Screeners.

66._______Postal Authority_____ shall give security declaration for postal mail.

67. BCAS has _____08____ Regional Offices.

68. ____Chennai______ airport is selected for next USAP/IOSA audit in India.

69. Procedure for detection weapon during screening is covered under AVSEC Circular__08/2017__

70. BKK is the Hqrs of ______Asia & Pacific______ region of ICAO.

71. In order to ensure deployment of BDDS, BDDS equipment is divided into __05___number of
subheads.

04. What are the essential requirements of an X-ray BIS?

• A high detection rate i.e. probability of detection has to be ensured.

• An unequivocal differentiation between hazardous and non-hazardous substances has to be
ensured.
• Low false alarm rate
• Inspection of entire bag as well as partial bag areas
• Integrated image device
• Detection category of small amounts even below ICAO/TSA standard
• Throughput up to 300 bags per hour.

05. What are the security control adopted by Airline operator while accept newspapers,
magazines, cleaning stores and supplies or any other item for loading in aircraft?

The stores and supplies have been obtained from an establishment with whom the air
operator has a written contract for the purpose;
•The stores and supplies have been searched by hand or X-ray screened to prevent
the introduction of any prohibited article;
•Before allowing access to the aircraft, the cleaning staff shall be frisked and all the
articles carried by them checked properly by the airline operator; and
•Any other security controls prescribed by the Commissioner.

06. What points should be checked while checking AEP?

1. Photo and holder match;
2. Name and organization are correct;
3. Area of validation is correct - the holder is where he is authorized to be; and
4. Period of validation is correct - permit not out of date.

07. What are the anti hijacking security control measures being adopted at Indian airport?
•Frisking of passengers and search of hand baggage
•Armed support to frisking/ searching staff
•Escorting of passenger to aircraft
•Apron and perimeter security
•Security of catering items
•Surveillance in Departure areas
•Use of electronic aids-DFMD, HHMD, XBIS, CCTV
08. What are the difference between Explosive device and an Incendiary Device / Low
Explosive and High Explosive/ Bomb and IED ?

Differences between low explosive and high explosive

LOW EXPLOSIVES HIGH EXPPLOSIVES

It burns It explodes
It does not require detonator It requires detonator
Magnitude of destruction is less Magnitude of destruction is more
Not safe to handle Safe to handle
Not safe to store Safe to store
Needs confinement to explode Does not need confinement to explode
More Hygroscopic Less Hygroscopic

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IED AND IID:

IED IID
Four components (Explosives , detonator, powersource Threecomponents (LowExplosives , Initiator
and switch) andIncendiarymaterial)

It requiredetonator It does notrequires detonator

Magnitudeofdestructionis more Magnitudeofdestructionis less
R

Requires triggeringmechanism Required ignition mechanism

Difference between Improvised explosive device and Bomb.

BOMB IED
ServiceExplosives Improvised Explosives
Madebyapproved ordnance factory MadebyTerrorist
Standard mechanism used Improvised mechanism used
Used byArmy&Securityforces(SFS) forsafety Used byterrorist to kill innocent public&
&securityofthe country createterrorin public
Verydifficult to diffuseas mechanism is
Can bediffusedeasilyasmechanism is known
notknown.

09. In what manner IED can be carried?

a) Disguised,
b) Dismantled,
c) Camouflaged
10.What are the difference between EVD and ETD?

EVD ETD
a. Captures vapours from explosives. Captures particles over the
surface

b. Can detect explosive up to 05gms Can detect explosive up to

100 nano grm
c. Lighter in weight heavier in weight
d. Detect explosive as RDX,PETN, TNT, Detect explosive as
RDX,PETN, TNT, Dynamite, Dynamite,SEMTEX,C4,
SEMTEX,C4,HMX.
HMX Ammonium Nitrate with programmable
detection capability.

e. False alarm rate-less than 3% typical False alarm rate- Less

than 2%
alarm rate. Typical alarm rate.
f. Warm up time-Approx. 20-30 minutes Warm up time-Approx.20-30
minutes
g. Analysis time- Less than 10 sec per sample. Analysis time- Less
than 10 sec per sample
h. Weight- less than 2kg. Weight- less than 40kg

11. What are the counter measures for Bomb incidents at airport?
 Installation of caller id
 Wide publicity in local newspaper
 Prompt evaluation of call with help of BWAF.
 Deployment of dog / BDDS in airports.
 Periodical mock up exercise
 Training of employees
 Upgradation of EDS / EDDS.
 Installation of EVDS / ETDS
12.Write minimum specification for X-Ray BIS for following parameters?
i. Penetration 26mm
ii. Single wire resolution 40 SWG
iii. Software features of machine Online
iv. Mulitcolour Mandatory
v. Zoom 4x
vi. X-Ray Image Resolution 1025x768 pixels
vii. Radiation level 0.1mR/Hrs at a distance of 5 cm
13. What measures should be taken to maintain the sterility of a sterile hold area?
a) Anti sabotage check

b) Prevent unauthorized access

c)Effective screening of all pax and persons entering

d) Protection of all openings e.g. doors, windows etc

e) Searching of all pax bags and other goods entering the area.

14.What are the security measures to be undertaken for security of perishable cargo and life
saving drugs?
 Perishable cargo / life saving drugs, etc. to be either X-ray screened or physically
checked or both.
 No cooling off is applicable.
 Consignor / agent to furnish a certificate to the air carrier that the consignment does
not contain
 Anything dangerous / detrimental to the safety and security of the aircraft / pax.

15. Which three factors make a modern X-Ray machine Film safe?
• Constant speed of conveyor belt
• Low X-ray dosage
• Fan Beam Geometry

16. What is the difference between Single Energy and Multi Energy X-Ray systems?
Single Energy X-ray System
a) One Level of X-ray is used
b) Monochrome Images (Black And White)
c) Cannot distinguish materials according to atomic numbers
d) Scans objects slice by slice
Multi Energy X-ray System / Dual Energy
a) Two Levels of X-ray Energy used
b) Distinguishes between materials according to Atomic Numbers
c) Displays Colour Images
d) High level of penetration
e) Materials are divided into groups – Organic Mixed / Inorganic

17. What are the points to be considered while installing a DFMD?

• Distance from fixed metallic objects at least 10 cm.
• Distance from moving metallic objects 0.5 to 2 m
• Distance from sources of electrical interference 0.5 to 04 m
• Distance between two side by side DFMDs at least 35 cms
• The floor should be even and solidly supported to prevent vibration
18. What are the Advantages/ Dis-advantages when X-Ray generator is located on side?
Advantages
Low Conveyor Belt
Handling of Bulky Baggage
High Performance
Disadvantages
Machine Limitations - Big machine size
Occupied more space

19.Write two advantages and two limitations of explosive trace detector?

S. No. Advantage Disadvantage
1 Can detect almost all kinds of Explosives Expensive and not readily available
2 Capable of detecting small amount of Cant detect arms, detonators and
power
Explosives. Source
3 Light Weight, Easy to carry Warm up Time very High
4 Quickly detects explosive concealed in Difficult to maintain
baggage
5 Lesser false Alarms Training required for usage

20. List any six salient features of Computed tomography?

 It provides high resolution 3D images of the entire bag.
 X-ray source and detector rotate around bag.
 Bag is rayed out over 500 angles.
 Cross section CT image produced.
 Each object is analyzed independently.
 Throughput of 250 to 1200 bags /hr.

21. Name four additional security measures necessary to protect registered baggage after it
has been X-Ray Inspected?
a. After security inspection and screening, baggage is sealed and safeguard for point of
screening to loading
b. Surveillance is kept on the screened baggage to prevent tampering
c. Baggage is escorted from the baggage make up area to the aircraft
d. At point of loading onto the aircraft, security personnel ensure that baggage seals are intact
22. Write any four properties of X-Ray.
• Invisible
• Move in straight lines, and at the speed of light.
• It cannot be deflected by means of a lens or prism.
• They pass through matter. The degree of penetration depends on the kind of matter and the
energy
of the x-ray concerned.
• Ionizing radiation, it liberates electrons in matter
• Impair or destroy living cells.
23. What actions are to be taken in case a bomb threat is assessed as non-specific involving
an aircraft?
• The aircraft need not be shifted to the isolation bay.
• Boarded pax to be offloaded and brought back to the check in counter
• Search of the aircraft to be done by airlines security and airline engineers
• BTAC to decide about off loading and search of register baggage, cargo, courier and mail etc
as per threat assessment
24. What aspect must be looked into for catering security?
a. Supervisor for observing security control at catering premises.
b. Secured and access controlled premises
c. All employees to be undergo security awareness training program
d. Transportation under escort
e. Quarterly inspection by the airlines
f. BCAS inspection

25. What security measures are ensured for carrying unaccompanied consignments of Courier
companies?
a. Treated as cargo of special kind and subjected to stricter security measures.
b. Accepted in separate terminal wherever available
c. X-ray screening
d. Through physical check wherever X-BIS facility not available
e. 24 hrs. Cooling off whenever X-ray / physically checking not possible.
f. Declaration Certificate by the courier company

26. List any six technologies used in X-Ray BIS/ latest technology worldwide?
a) Single Energy
b) Dual Energy
c) Backscatter
d) Computed Tomography
e) Thermal Neutron Activation
f) Pulse Fast Neutron Analysis (PFNA)
g) Nuclear Quadruple Response

27. What are the recommended techniques for physical search of a baggage?
a. If possible, search the clothing without removing the items from the bag.
b. Start at the top and work towards the bottom
c. Completely search the left side, then the centre and then right side
d. Feel between the layers by exerting pressure from above and below
e. If baggage has more than one compartment, search each compartment completely before
moving on to next one
f. Develop a methodical systemic procedure and follow the same method for each piece of
baggage
28. What are the important specifications of HHMD as prescribed by BCAS?
 Should be able to detect metal without being in direct contact with it.
 Operating temp: 0-45 degree C
 Weight not exceeding 250gms
 Should be safe for pacemakers
 Both audio and visual alarms
 Easily disposable replaceable / rechargeable batteries
 Indicator to indicate battery status
29. What are the three categories of bags encountered during screening of registered
baggage and what do they signify?
1) Safe – means the bag is clear
2) Suspect / Doubtful – means image is not clear and needs to be physically checked
3) Unsafe / Threat – means the bag has a confirmed threat object.

30.Write any six measures to be taken for allowing access of vehicle inside an airport.
 Area of validity/Period of validity
 Registration No match with vehicle permit
 Designated access gate to be used
 Airside safety status of vehicle.
 Exterior of the vehicle including roof rack thoroughly checked with the help of
UVSS/UVSM.
 Interior of the vehicle to be thoroughly checked.

31. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a boarding gate plan?
ADVANTAGE-
 Reduce transfer of Arms/dangerous devices
 To be staffed only during screening
 Access through the gate search point needs to be secured when not in use.

DISADVANTAGE-
 Large no of screening staff/ Equipments required,
 Delays in aircraft departure can adversely affect security staff deployment and rotation.

32. What should we monitor when a person passes through DFMD?

The DFMD has eight overlapping zones. On detection of metallic items the lights in that
particular zone will glow indicating the location of the item on the body. DFMD also gives an
audible alarm. Further checks can be done using HHMD or Physical Search procedure.

33. What documents are required when human remains are transported from a foreign
station to India?
•Death Certificate
• Police clearance certificate
• Embalming certificate
• Clearances from Embassy concerned
• Copies of cancelled passport

34. What actions will be taken on discovery of a suspicious passenger?

 Frisk thoroughly
 Ask question
 Check baggage thoroughly
 Keep the surveillance on the passenger till he boards the aircraft
 Verify documents
 Inform APSU / ASG if required.

35. Explain in brief the Effects of Explosion?

a) Blast over pressure High pressure may generate up to 40, 00,000 PSI.
(250lbs pressure is required to damage the
Velocity of Detonation - 25,000 KMPH.
(50lbs pressure will damage ear drums).

b Fragmentation Speed of fragment may be up to 6000 KMPH.

c) Thermal effect Temperature 3000 – 4000 C

d)Concussion Effect vaccum is generated.

e) Translation Bodies are lifted up to 30 to 60 Feet and

Thrown100 meters away.

f) Earth and water shock Damage takes place miles away.

g) Secondary effects Fire, Damage to Building/crack

36. What security measure should be adopted for High Value Goods and for AVI?
Security measures for – VAL (High Value Goods)
• Security checks as any other cargo
• Stored in Strong Room
• Escorted
• Log Book for records
Security Measures for–AVI
• Health/ physical condition of pet
• Certificate from Veterinary Doctor if pet is pregnant.
• Cage / Box to be examined by X-BIS/ Physical Inspection.
• Check that no item is attached to the body of animal.
• Live Animals (AVI) not to be put through X-ray.

37What are the prescribed Security Procedures for Diplomatic mail bag?
The following points must be verified while accepting diplomatic mail bag:
• Visible external marks of their character
• Contain only diplomatic documents or articles intended for official use.
• Name and address of the consignee as well as that of the Foreign Diplomatic

38. What is the inbuilt protection in the X-Ray BIS? Explain each in one sentence?
The in- built safety measures in X-ray BIS are: -
1. Low X - ray Dose “Radiation emitted from the cabinet of x-ray system shall not exceed an
exposure of 0.1mR/hr. at any point five cm outside the external surface. This specification limits
exposure to a user in normal operation.

2. Lead Curtains – Lead curtains at both entry and exit prevent scattered x rays that may occur
whenever the inspected and items enter or leave the unit.
3. Lead Shielding – Lead shielding in the unit prevents the emission of scattered x-rays
independent of the covering panels. This ensures safe operation even with external panels
removed.
4. Interlocks – If an attempt is made to generate x-ray with a critical panel missing an interlock
will sense this and prevent x-ray from being generated.

39. What is an IED/ Explain four IED initiating mechanism?

An IED is the explosive device designed, fabricated, placed and activated with an
intention of causing injury/death or to create panic and chaos amongst public or to cause
intensive damage to property.
There are four types of IED mechanism switches
(a) ANTI HANDLING (b) DELAYED
(c) AMBIENT CONDITION (d) REMOTE CONTROL

40.What do you understand by Baggage Reconciliation and why is it carried out?

• It is the process of tallying the number of bags checked in and accepted for loading in the
aircraft
and tallying the passenger reported for boarding and their respective baggage.
• It is compulsory to avoid bad intention of Gate no show pax & in such case the baggage of
such
unreported pax is to be offloaded.
• It is carried out either manually (identification) or automatically by the concerned airlines

41. What points must be observed while carrying out frisking of a passenger with the use of
an HHMD?
• Ensure the HHMD is working properly
• Greet pax and ask for permission to frisk
• Ensure the passenger has removed all the metallic items.
• The HHMD should be 2.5cm away from the pax
• Ensure pax is not holding or carrying any items in his hands.
• Follow a systematic search covering all the area.
• If the alarm sounds, ask passenger to check the area and to display any items found
• Re-scan the area to confirm that all items have been removed
• Frisking of a lady to be done by a lady.
42. Under what circumstance should a bag be given for hand search after X-Ray screening?

1. Items which you cannot identify.

2. Items which cannot be distinguish.
3. Liquid in bottle.
4. Loose wires.
5. Pale stick like object.
6. Random search.

43. List any six probable places where passenger can conceal IED during journey?
 On the persons or in clothing
 In vehicle
 In carryon baggage
 In check in baggage
 In Cargo
 In Catering

44. For each object seen below state the Prohibited category of Item?
1. TNT EXPLOSIVE
2. Dart WEAPON
3. Letter Opener DANGEROUS ARTICLE
4. Brass Knuckles WEAPON
5. Toy Gun DANGEROUS ARTICLE
6. Electric Gun WEAPON
7. Shaving blade DANGEROUS ARTICLE
8. Pen Knife DANGEROUS ARTICLE

45. What are the main components of a DFMD?

 Control Panel
 Transmitting panel
 Receiving Panel
 Remote Control unit
  Cross Piece

46. Define Screening? What all equipment installed at airport for baggage screening?
The application of technical and 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.
Equipments installed at the airport for baggage screening are:-
1. X-ray BIS.
2. EVD.
3. ETD.
4. CTX.

49. In which category these Prohibited Items comes:

a) Hand Made Bomb ------------------------------ Explosive
b) Hand Made Pickle ------------------------------ Dangerous Substance
c) Grenade ------------------------------------------- Explosive
d) Mace ----------------------------------------------- Weapon
e) Toy Gun -------------------------------------------- Dangerous Article
f) Pellet Gun ----------------------------------------- Weapon
g) Mercury -------------------------------------------- Dangerous Substance
h) Dart Gun ------------------------------------------- Weapon
i) Chisels ---------------------------------------------- Dangerous Article
j) Starter Pistol -------------------------------------- Dangerous Article

50. In which color the following items will appear on X-Ray Monitor.
a) Salt Green
b) Lead Opaque
c) Mercury Opaque
d) Copper Blue
e) Aluminum Green
f) Zinc Blue
g) Gold Opaque
h) Silver Blue
i) Sindoor Opaque
j) Glass Green
k) Alcohol Orange
l) Stone Green

A - Multiple Questions: Mark the correct options:-

i. In built safety measure of X-BIS is:
 a. X-ray
b. Curtain
c. Interlock
d. All the above.
ii. PFNA stands for:-
a. Pulse Fast Neutron Analysis
b. Pulse Fast Neutron Analyzing
c. Positive Fast Neutral Analysis
d. Positive Fast Neutron Analysis
iii. As per BCAS specification X-Ray penetration should be more than:
a. 40mm thickness steel
b. 26mm thickness steel
c. 0.1mm thickness steel
d. 36mm thickness steel

iv. When press O2 button on Smith –Heiman X-ray machine keyboard results:-
a. All organic items are highlighted
b. All in organic items are highlighted
c. All metallic object are highlighted
d. None of above
v. Check that the battery is fully charged is applicable to”
a. DGMD
b. HHMD
c. X-BIS
d. EVD

vi. Which one of the following is part of DFMD:

a. Cross piece
b. Generator
c. Sampling Unit
d. Lead Curtain
vii. X-ray move in straight line at the speed of:
a. Voice
b. Light
c. Jet
d. Sound
viii. BDDS is part of:
a. BTAC
b. DGCA
c. BTCP
d. NCASTP
ix. CTP register is kept at:
a. Boarding Gate
b. Entry Gate
c. X-ray Point
d. DFMD

x. Higher the SWG number ___C________the wire will be:-

a. Stronger
b. Lighter
c. Thinner
d. Thicker

xi. As per BCAS guideline screening staff should not monitor x-ray image for more than:
a. 60 min
b. 40 min
c. 20 min
d. 10 min.
xii. Pre-embarkation check at an airport and maintaining the sterility of the SHA is the
responsibility of ……………
a. ASG/APSU
b. Airline Security
c. Airport Operator
d. Airport Director
xiii. Which rules states prohibition on carriage of certain goods?
a. Rule 25
b. Rule 22
c. Rule 23
d. Rule 21
xiv. Procedures for screening of natural and artificial plants at the airports is mentioned
in which of the BCAS circular:
a. Cir - 01/2006
b. Order 01/2006
c. Cir – 01/2005
d. Cir – 01/2005
xv. Consignment of multi-packages that has been originated by more than one person is
called.
a. Consolidated cargo
b. Perishable cargo
c. Vulnerable cargo
d. Normal cargo
xvi. Stand alone X-ray BIS used in airport used for screening of hand baggage works on
the principle of:
 a. Ion Mobility spectrometric
b. Gas chromatography
c. Multy-energy techniques
d. Backscatter technology

xvii. DFMD works on the principle of:

a. Electro-magnetic pulse field technology
b. Electric pulse field technology
c. Magnetic pulse field technology
d. None of the above

xviii. As per approve technical specification the approx wight of EVD shuld be
a. 3 kgs
b. 2 kgs
c. 40kgs
d. None of the above

xix. Typical X-ray screening point log will contain

a. Location of the screening point
b. Time and date of occurrence of incident
c. Airline flight no. and destination
d. All the above

xx. In the X-ray machine “lead” is primarily used to:

a. Absorb radiation
b. Detect arms and ammunition
c. Detects explosive
d. Increased the through put.
xxi. Strip of which metal is used in simple penetration test which should be seen
beneath:
a. Lead
b. Tin
c. Iron
d. Copper
xxii. Which colour message is seen on the monitor when you miss threat item in TIP.
a. Yellow
b. Green
c. Red
d. Black

xxiii. The x-ray machine is turned on, but you are called away from the x-ray machine for
ten minutes. What should happen next?
a. Put the x-ray machine in the automatic mode and leave the checkpoint.
 b. Keep the x-ray machine running, write a note, then leave the checkpoint.
c. Make sure that another screener takes over from you or shut down the x-ray
machine before leaving.
d. Keeps the x-ray machine running and leave the checkpoint another screener will
take over.

xxvi. Crystal clear mode of Rapiscan x-ray machine corresponds to ----------- in Hieman.
a. Super enhancement
b. Pseudo colour
c. Enhance performance x-ray
d. None of the above

xxvii. Negative more of heiman machine corresponds to ---C-- in Rapiscan.

a. Delete
b. Pseudo colour
c. Inverse
d. None of the above

xxviii. Which of the following items will appear in opaque colour on the x-ray monitor?
a. Wood
b. Silver
c. Gold
d. Book

xxix. Which of the following components are not a part of x-ray bis.
a. Monitor
b. Cross panel
c. Conveyor belt
d. Key board

xxx. One of the benefits of TIP is “immediate feedback”. The feedback “OK you did not
identify a fictional GUN threat indicates.
a. Detected objects
b. Missed objects
c. Aborted objects
d. Identification

xxxi. Load officer of the x-BIS is also known as.

a. Senior
b. Profiler
c. Pilot
d. Loader
 xxxii. EVD works on principle of ?
a. Ion Mobility spectrometric
b. Gas chromatography
c. Gas spectrometry
d. Vaporization

xxxiii. Simulation chamber operates on the principle of activating the explosive device in
the suspect object by simulating the
a. Physical conditions
b. Gaseous conditions
c. Liquid conditions
d. Chemicals

xxxiv. Standard unit for measuring radiation is roentgen. This is denoted by

a. R
b. C
c. Mm
d. Hr

51 Define the following.

a) Human Factors Principles: Principles which apply to design, certification, training,

operations & maintenance and which seek safe interface between the human and other
system components by proper consideration to human performance.
b) Off – airport processing facilities: A passenger or cargo transport link terminal at an
urban population center at which processing facilities are provided.
c) Security Restricted Area : Airside area of an airport into which access is controlled to
ensure security of civil aviation. Such areas will normally include inter alia, all passenger
departure areas between the screening check point and the aircraft, the ramp, baggage
make up areas, cargo sheds, mail centers, airside catering and aircraft cleaning
premises.

52 Which technique you have adopt while doing search of Area/ room having bomb threat?
What action you have to follow after completing searching?

Ans:

Search Level 1 – Floor to Waist

Search Level 2 – Waist to Head
Search Level 3 – Head to Ceiling
Action after completing: Close door, seal door with masking tape, sign & seal with initials,
advice the search team coordinator that search of specifies room / area completed.

53 What do you understand by Standards and Recommended Practices?

Ans: Standard practices are those specifications for physical characteristics procedure etc. The
uniform application of which is recognized as necessary for the safety and regularity of
international air navigation and to which the member states will confirm in accordance with the
convention. In the event of impossibility of compliance, notification to ICAO is compulsory.
Recommended practices are those specifications for physical characteristic procedure etc. The
uniform application of which is recognized as desirable in the interest of the safety & regularity
of international air navigation and to which the member states will endeavor to confirm in
accordance with the convention.

54 Detailing action to be taken upon detection of a prohibited item detected during physical
inspection of baggage.?

Ans: The local SOP should ideally contain the following instructions:

If the item detected is a prohibited item, such as gun or explosive device:

Remain calm and polite – do not alarm the passenger.

Notify the supervisor by pre – arranged signal.
Notify police by using silent alarm or pre-arranged signal.
Do not allow passenger to board the aircraft.
Do not try to restrain the passenger by using physical force.

If the item detected is a dangerous article:

Remove the item from the baggage.

Tell the passenger the item cannot be carried in the cabin onboard the aircraft.
Notify the supervisor.
Notify the airline representative who will arrange for the item to be carried on board in
accordance with the airline’s procedure.
Obtain a receipt or signature from airline representative.
Enter the details in the screening point log.

55. what are the security measures for Co Mat And Co Mail ?
 Must have a visual identification mark ofcharacteron packets.
 Must be cleared byX-ray/ Physical check.
 Co-Mails can behandedoverto cabin crew.
 Co-Mats to beloaded inhold
 A record to bemaintained byairline.

56. what is a basic search rule or behavior of a search team personnel ?

a. Wish thepassenger
b. Consent ofpassenger
c. Usegloves forsearching thebag
d. Be courteous and tactful,but also cautions
 e. Thank thepassenger fortheir cooperation
f. Becautious ofsharp objects, especiallyhypodermicsyringes
g. Check systematically.

57.How cargo moves and why cargo is a vulnerable target?

A. Cargo moves in a following manner:

Consignor- Cargo Agent- Handling Agent- Airline-Handling Agent- Cargo Agent-Consignee.

B. cargo is a vulnerable target because of:

1. Volume carried increasing.

2. Cargo system well known.
3. Able to target specific flight.
4. Difficult to screen.
5. Low risk to terrorist.

58. Which BCAS Circular/Avsec order describes Pre Embarkation check of Crew and Cockpit
Crew?

Ans . Circular 01/2000.

59. Which BCAS Circular/ Avsec order describes prompt communication to COSCA /ACOSCA?

Ans . Circular 21/2010.

59. What is Cooling Off?

Ans .It is one of the checks done on the 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 that the aircraft is
safe.

61. Under Avsec Order 01/2006 what are the security measures adopted by ASG for Air
Cargo?

a. Security sticker pasted on the cargo consignment.

b. Cargo manifest.
c. Access control of persons / vehicles.

62. What is Gate No Show? Write the steps of Gate No Show?

Passenger who has checked in (may have registered baggage), but not reported for boarding.

Steps:-
 1. Obtain the seat number and the sequence number of bag belonging to the gate no show
passenger.
2. Check number of pieces of baggage checked-in in the name of the passenger.
3. Cross check the seat physically inside the cabin of the flight.
4. In case the passenger is not located or and even not on board, offload all those bags
from the hold of the aircraft.
5. Inform your supervisor.

63. What action to be taken while receiving a Bomb Threat Call?

 Remain Calm
 Ensure called ID has registered calling number and note it down
 Switch ON voice recording facility (if it is not automatic)
 Allow the caller to complete his conversation first without interruption.
 Note exact time of call
 Try to prolong the call (if possible) with leading questions to assess the genuineness of
the call
 Alert colleagues and supervisors who can listen to conversation and alert security
 Observe called sex, voice, language, approx age, background noise etc
 Note actual words and record other details
 Do not restore the handset on the cradle switch until calling number is properly noted
 Inform all details to supervisor

64. Difference between Deportee and Inadmissible Passengers.

Deportee- A person who had legally been admitted to a State by its authorities or who had entered a
State illegally, and who at some later time is formally ordered by the competent authorities to leave that
State.
Each request for transportation should be evaluated and the operators consulted to determine if the
person is threat to the safety of the flight or if additional measures such as escorts are necessary. The
administrative and financial arrangements for removal of such persons are the responsibility of the
government ordering the deportation. The primary responsibility of escorting a deportee is of
immigration Law Enforcement Agency of the deporting country

Inadmissible persons (sometimes referred to as “refusals’’).

A person who is or will be refused admission to a State by its authorities. Such persons normally have to
be transported back to their State of departure, or to any other State where the persons are admissible,
by the aircraft operator on which they arrived.

65. Difference between Cargo Agent and Regulated Agent.

CARGO AGENT REGULATED AGENT

Security Programme is not approved by DG-BCAS Security Programme is approved by DG-BCAS
 No Access control premises Access control at their premises
No contract with the airline Direct contract with the airline
No screeners It has certified screeners

66. Duties of Xray Officer?

 Before commencing duty, the X-ray Officer will check the equipment (X-Ray machine) to ensure
that it is fully operational.
 The X-Ray Officer will always be in a position to study the X-Ray image and maintain easy
operation of the controls.
 The X-Ray Officer will examine the contents of each bag and its image on the monitor.
 The X-Ray Officer will not continuously view images on the X-Ray monitor for periods exceeding
20 minutes.
 If any unauthorized articles are present, or if there is doubt as to the contents of the bag, the
bag will be referred for manual hand search and/or explosive detection test.
 Only when the Officer is satisfied that the baggage is free of any unauthorized articles, he will
check the bag for further processing. The Officer will not leave his position unless relieved or
until the screening point is closed.

68. Course of action in case of tampered seal on catering store.

 Inform your supervisor

 Check the catering store/HLV thoroughly
 Record the incident

69. Different sections on rapiscan key board?

Power Section

Zoom Selection

Image Processing Keys

Control Keys

70. Difference between Schedule and non-scheduled flights

SCHEDULED FLIGHTS NON-SCHEDULED FLIGHTS

 1 Flight itineraries are known in advance Flight itineraries are scheduled as needed

2 i.e. - commercial i.e. - charter

3 Reserved directly through airline / the AIRLINE Reserved usually through tour companies
websites
4 Almost have fixed departure timings Departure timings can change as per the
bookings

71. Working of IBSS and what is OOG

It is a baggage inspection system where hold baggage of passengers is processed through EDTS
(Explosive Detection Tomography System) and X-Ray machines after it is checked in at the
Airlines’ Check-in counters. It has 4 levels of screening process.

It is a conventional standalone X-ray machine which has been provided for processing of
oversize baggage, weapon baggage, baggage containing fragile items and AVIs.

72. Course of action on finding Dangerous Article while screening?

1. Remain Calm
2. Safeguard the bag.
3. Identify and questioning the passenger.
4. Offload / Seize the item.
5. Do not allow that item carried on board.
6. Notify the supervisor.

73. Counter measure to prevent hijacking.

1. Strict Pre-Embarkation Check of Passenger and their cabin baggage.

2. Access control to Security restricted area.
3. Deployment of Sky Marshals
4. Secondary ladder point checks
5. Security of catering items.
6. Escorting of passengers to the aircraft.
7. Armed support to the frisking/ Searching staff.

74. What is Simulation Chamber?

It is cylindrical vessel mounted on a concrete slab with chamber walls which can withstand the pressure
of 05kgs of TNT. It operates on the principle of activating explosive device in suspect object by
simulating physical condition in a real journey.
75. Which 03 points are guarded by ASG in Cargo Complex?

1. Entrance point where cargo is accepted.

2. Surveillance around the cargo complex
3. Access control point where the cargo is taken to airside.

76. Difference between DGBCAS and DGCA?

DGBCAS DGCA

Director General Bureau of Civil Aviation Security Director General of Civil Aviation
He is an appropriate authority on security It is a statutory authority on safety
He issues Airport Entry Passes to employees, He approves schedules submitted by
Provide flight schedule of IFSO. Airline and issues license to pilots and
cabin crew.
He is Convener of central committee He is a Chair person of Central Committee.

He is responsible for aviation security in India He is responsible for Aviation safety in

India

77. Size of STEB- 25 cm X 15 cm or 20.5 cm x 20.5 cm.

78. Difference between Airside and SRA.

AIRSIDE SRA
All the area beyond the entry of the terminal Area beyond passenger screening point
building

Screening of persons and their baggage is not One cannot enter into SHA without
present at all locations. passenger screening and their bags.
Sterility of all the area is not maintained Sterility is maintained.

79. How Catering Moves ? Why Catering is a vulnerable target?

Ans : Food Preparation area – Pre-Setting stage- Loading bay for security checks- transportation
from Catering premises to Airport for loading in aircraft.

1. It is directly going inside the cabin of an aircraft.

2. Many people are involved in the movement of catering.

3. It is coming from landside to airside.

80. Difference between Avsec instructor and Avsec Auditor?

Ans :

Avsec instructor Avsec Auditor

Avsec instructor is authorized to conduct Avsec Auditor is authorized to conduct Audits.
training .
He will give training as per guidelines laid in He will conduct Audit As per the guidelines
ASTP laid in NCASQCP.
He is responsible to implement and monitor He is responsible to ensure in-depth
training as per the guidelines under NCASTP examination of all aspects as per NCASQCP.
Requirement of Certified instructor is given in Requirement of Certified Auditor is given
ANNEX 17 S.3.1 under ANNEX 17 S.3.4
81. Differnece between Sterile Area and Check-in Area.?

Sterile Area Check-in Area

Area between passenger inspection or
screening control point and Aircraft, into
which Access is strictly controlled.
Security restricted Area
Passengers and staff are frisked before they
enter sterile Area.
Area of a terminal building where passenger
check-in their hold baggage and receives a
Boarding pass.
Restricted Area.
Passengers and staff are not frisked in this
area.

82. Write any 3 points explaining how to maintain privacy of passenger while carrying out his
/her frisking ?

1. Take the consent from the pax before frisking.

2. HHMD should be 2.5cm away from the body while doing frisking.
3. Male will check Male pax and Female will check female .
4. Female frisking should be conducted in frisking booth.
5. In case of any alarm, passenger to remove metal items from the body and not the staff.

83.Difference between CSO and CASO?

CSO CASO
1. Chief Security Officer Chief airport security officer
2. Security Head of Airlines Incharge of ASG
3. Responsible for Airline Security Responsible for Airport security
Operations Operations
4. Member of APSC meeting Convener of APSC Meeting.

85. What are the advantages and limitations of hand search of a bag?

Advantages Disadvantages
1.Direct interpretation of items we are Chances of contamination.
checking
2. All senses are used to check the item More manpower required.
3.Bags bigger than tunnel size can be clear Time consuming.
through physical check.
4.Items which cannot be x-rayed (e.g-AVI)can Risk to the searcher.
be checked through physical check.

87. What is the Role of Airline Engineer, BDDS in case of specific Bomb threat?

1. All technical areas of an aircraft will be checked by Airline engineer.

2. Airline engineer will also assist BDDS in searching technical areas of an aircraft.

3. BDDS will check entire aircraft with sniffer dogs

4. BDDS will check the catering manually.

5. After completing the search Airline engineer and BDDS will sign Aircraft Clearance Certificate.

88. Difference between Aircraft parked in Remote bay and Aircraft parked in Aerobridge?

A/c Parked in remote bay Aerobridge

In this passenger will sent to the aircraft under
escort in a coach.
A/c parked in remote bay more chances of
passenger contamination is there
De-stubbing of boarding pass and passenger
reconciliation takes place at A/C ladder point.
Passenger boards the aircraft from Step ladder
attach to the A/c.
In this when boarding announced passenger is
under surveillance till he boards the aircraft
from the aerobridge.
A/c parked at aerobridge less chances of
passenger contamination is there.
De-stubbing of boarding pass and passenger
reconciliation takes place at boarding gate.
Passenger boards the A/c from a bridge attach
to the A/c.

89. List out deployment of security staff for a wide body aircraft in three shift pattern as
mandated in AVSEC Order no.05/2009.

Security of Aircraft : When the wider body aircraft is docked with the aerobridge:
Supervisor – 01, staff – 03 .

Aircraft search (Pre-flight anti sabotage Check): Wide body aircraft : Staff -03

90. Write down any 3 general Principles of screening?

1. Hold baggage must be accepted only from passengers holding confirm ticket.
2. After accepting, it should always be protected from unauthorized access.
3. After screening, it should have random physical search.
4. If one device is found, check for any other device.
5, Hold baggage which cannot be cleared it should be referred to ETD/EVD

91. What are the parameters necessary for BTAC to assess a call as Specific or Non-Specific?
 a) Name of staff who attended the call and name of the organization.
b) Status of Aircraft whether in air or on ground.
c) BTRF filled by receiver of the call.
d) BWAF.
e) PTI.

92. What are the security measures taken in respect to merchandise of concessionaries to
maintain the sterility of sterile hold area?

93.
Registered Baggage Hand Baggage
Always handed over to an airline at check-in Always carried by the passengers along with
counters them
Always transported in the hold of the aircraft. Always transported in the cabin of the aircraft.
Security of registered baggage lies with airline Security of hand baggage lies with ASG.
security/GHA.
Other names are Hold Baggage and Check in Other names are Cabin Bag and Carry on Bag.
baggage.

94. What are the actions/procedure on receiving a bomb threat call?

1. Remain Calm
2. Note exact time of call
3. Note actual words
4. Implement call trace action
5. Prolong the call
6. Inform Supervisor

95. Define Pass Zones?

1. A- Arrival Hall
2. D-Departure Hall
3. T-Terminal Building other than Security Hold, Customs and Immigration but including
Baggage Claim area of Domestic Terminal.
4. S- Terminal Building Security Hold Area
5. P-Apron Area
6. B-Baggage Handling Area
7. F-Air Traffic Control except ATC tower
8. Ft-ATC Tower
9. C-Cargo terminal without Cargo SHA-Domestic and International
10. Cd- Cargo terminal without Cargo SHA-Domestic
11. Ci- Cargo terminal without Cargo SHA-International
12. Cs-Cargo SHA pertaining to C or Cd or Ci
13. I-Boarding Gates to Immigration / Baggage Claim Area

96. Define SOP?

 A standard Operating Procedure is a set of step by step instruction complied by an organization
to achieve efficiency, quality output and uniformity of performance while reducing failure to
comply with industry regulation.
97.
CARGO
Any property other than mail, stores and
accompanied or mishandled baggage.
Always unaccompanied.
It goes through cargo documentation.
98.
PESC
Pre-embarkation Security Checks
It is done at the entry point of Security Hold
Area
Responsibility lies with ASG/APSU.
It applies to all the passengers boarding an
aircraft from an aerodrome.
99. Advantages and Disadvantages of SLPC?
Advantages
It provides a second layer of security check to
the flight.
Passengers and their hand bags are checked
during the boarding.
Less chances of transfer of prohibited articles.
It creates deterrence in the mind of
passengers boarding an aircraft.
100.
GENERAL CARGO
It is of a general nature which doesn’t perish
with time.
No designated area to be kept after screening
due to its nature.
It can be screened by X-ray, Physical check,
ETD/EVD, Cooling off.
Eg: Garments, Auto Parts
COURIER
Shipments tendered by one or more shippers
are transported as baggage of courier
passenger on board a scheduled aircraft.
Both accompanied and unaccompanied.
It goes through normal passenger hold
baggage documentation (accompanied).
SLPC
Secondary Ladder point checks
It is done at ladder point of the aircraft.
Responsibility lies with Airline Security.
It applies to the random flights as instructed by
BCAS.
Disadvantages
In convenience to passengers for secondary
check.
Pressure on screener staff in case of delayed
flight.
Limited time available for screening.
More equipment and staff required.
PERISHABLE CARGO
It is a special kind of cargo which perishes with
time.
Special area is earmarked to keep this kind of
cargo due to its nature.
It can be screened by X-ray, Physical check,
ETD/EVD but no cooling off.
Eg: Newspaper , Flowers
 101.

ASG APSU
Aviation Security Group. Airport Security Unit.
CISF when guarding an airport are termed as State or Local Police when guarding an airport
ASG. are termed as APSU.
Responsible for Pre-embarkation check and Responsible for Pre-embarkation check and
guarding of an airport. guarding of an airport.

102. Which committees are formed in case of Unlawful seizure of an aircraft/hijacking in India?

1. CCS : Cabinet committee on security.

2. COSAH : Committee of secretaries on Aircraft hijack.

3. CC : Central Committee

4. AC : Aerodrome Committee.

103. What are the measures for curbing of Hoax Call?

1. All operational telephones at civil airports in the country will be provided with Caller Line
Identification Procedure (CLIP) facility by the owner and concerned agency will ensure its
serviceability on day-to-day basis with proper record.
2. BCAS officers during their visit to airports will invariably check the serviceability of CLIP
facility installed with the operational telephones at the airport and make necessary remarks
in the reports.
3. Agency after receiving Bomb Threat, Hijacking threat or any call which may lead to an
unlawful interference with Civil Aviation Operation over telephone equipped with CLIP
facility, will make all efforts to trace the call with the help of local police and legal action
shall be initiated against the caller.
4. Efforts shall be made to give wide publicity whenever the call/caller is traced through Local /
National daily newspaper

104. What is a difference between Standalone and Inline X-ray Screening?

Stand alone Inline X-ray

 1. Only 01 level of baggage Screening
involved
2. Passenger is present at the time of
screening of baggage
3. Screening of baggage takes place before
passenger check-in process.
4. Passenger is present at the time of
physical check of the bag.
5. 01 EDS is available between 02
standalone x-ray machines
04 levels of baggage screening involved.
Passenger is not present at the time of
screening.
Screening of baggage takes place after
passenger check-in process.
Passenger has to be called up in case of
physical check of baggage at level04.
EDS is available at level 03 of inline baggage
screening process.

105. What are the security measures taken in respect of HUM?

 Verify al documents(NOC from police, embalming certificate, Death certificate)

 X-ray Screening.
 Physical checks.
 ETD/EVD.

106. Difference between Audit by Regulatory body and Internal Audit?

Internal Audit Regulatory Audit

Internal security audit is done by any company
to check operational preparedness of the
company within its own network.
Internal Audit is done as per the guidelines of
Regulatory audit is done to check the
operational preparedness of all the agencies
working at an airport.
Regulatory audit is done as per the guidelines
of NCASQCP

107. Difference between operating crew and cabin crew?

Operating crew Cabin Crew

 Carriage of operating crew is under Rule 38A Carriage of Cabin crew is under Rule 38B

Senior member of operating crew is known as Senior member of cabin crew is known as
Pilot In command Cabin manger or In flight Purser.
Operating crew i.e Cockpit crew is responsible Cabin crew is responsible to Pilot in command
for flying an Aircraft. for Coordination of cabin safety.
DGCA issues license for operating crew in India DGCA issues license for cabin crew in India.

108. Write two advantages & disadvantage of PIDS (Perimeter Intrusion Detection System).

Advantages Dis Advantages

1. High Detection rate
2. Tamper proof & Weather proof
3. Automatic system of detecting any
intrusion from landside to airside.
4. System is connected to the server
in command & control center for
quick response.
5. Covers large area
It may give false alarm
Limited life expectancy of 7 to 10 years.
Needs to be protected from external
network attacks through firewall.
May give multiple alarms in a single zone.
Animals and birds may cause disruptions

109. What is Annexure – 17? What do you understand by doc BTCP.

Annex 17 of a Chicago Convention is a comprehensive document related to the Security contains Standard &
Recommended Practices for safeguarding an International Civil Aviation against the acts of Unlawful
Interference.

BTCP (Bomb threat Contingency plan) incorporates the relevant aspects of handling Bomb Threat situation
and sequential action required thereof by all agencies/organization at each Airport. BTCP has laid down
duties/responsibilities and accountability of different airlines/agencies at airport to handle bomb threat
situations efficiently. The main Aim of BTCP is to check emergency preparedness and response to counter
Bomb threat against Aircraft or Airport facilities.

110. Difference b/w ICAO &IATA?

ICAO IATA

International Civil Aviation Organization International Air transport Association

ICAO was formed on 4th Apr1947 IATA was forms on 19th Apr 1945

ICAO has 192 Members as contracting states IATA has 278 Airlines as a member

HQ is in Montreal HQ is in Montreal
111. As per Rule 47 of A/C security rules 2011. What are the duties/Powers of inquiring officer?

For the purpose of inquiry an Inquiry officer shall have the power:

a) To require, by notice, the attendance of any person.

b) To require any such person to make and 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.

112. Difference between Electric & Non Electric Detonator?

Electric Non Electric

03 types of electric detonators
Electric detonators are sensitive to heat, shock,
electricity, radio frequency, electromagnetic
radiation
Risk of premature detonation
Delays are available in short & long periods as well
as in holes and surface delays
Non-Electric detonators are not sensitive to heat,
shock, electricity, radio frequency,
electromagnetic radiation
No risk of premature detonation

Electric detonator is used for mining Not used for underground coal or gassy mines

113. When DFMD is already installed at the airports, how introduction of Body scanners for pax
screening will help security personnel at PESC points at airports?

a) DFMD can detect only metallic items on pax body whereas Body scanners can identify and
detect any item which is hidden on or within the passenger body (e.g- Drugs, knife,
weapons)
b) DFMD can detect metal within a range of 30gm or above whereas body scanners has no
such limit for detecting any item.
c) DFMD may give false alarm about the presence of metal Whereas Body Scanner gives actual
image of body and location of item concealed on or within the body.
d) DFMD gives an idea of a location where a metal item could be concealed Whereas Body
scanner shows an exact location or an area where an item is concealed on or within the
body.

114. What is Doc 8973 and what do you understand by Doc AHME?

Doc 8973 The Aviation Security Manual contains guidance on how States may comply with the
Standards & Recommend Practices of Annex-17,Signed at Chicago on 7th Dec1944.

Doc AHME is Anti-Hijacking Mock Exercise ,Objective is to test the efficiency of Contingency
plan and streamline the procedures to deal with a hijack threat.
 115. What are the Acts of unlawful Interference according to Aircraft security Rules 2011?

Acts of unlawful interference means acts or attempted acts to jeopardize the safety of civil
aviation and air transport ,including:-

a) unlawful seziure of an aircraft in flight;

b) unlawful seziure of an aircraft on ground;
c) hostage- taking on board an aircraft or on aerodromes;
d) forcible intrusion on board an aircraft, at an aerodrome or on the premises of an
aeronautical facililty;
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; and
g) communication of false information such as to jeopardize the safety of an aircraft in flight or
on ground, of passengers, crew, ground personnel or the general public, at an airport or on
the premises of a civil aviation facility.

116. What is Annex 17. What standard is required for Screeners?

Annex 17 of a Chicago Convention is a comprehensive document related to the Security contains Standard &
Recommended Practices for safeguarding an International Civil Aviation against the acts of Unlawful
Interference.

Standard 3.4.3 Each contracting state shall ensure that person carrying out screening operations are certified
according to the requirement of the NCASP to ensure that performance are consistently and reliably
achieved.

117. Difference b/w Security Inspections & Security Investigation?

Security Inspection Security Investigation

It is an examination of the implementation of
relevant NCASP provisions by an aircraft operator,
airport or other entity involved in aviation security
Objective is to ensure NCASP requirements are
being implemented
Ascertain the standard of security achieved & the
effectiveness of aviation security measures
Identify deficiencies in aviation security standards
and procedures & ensured they are rectified
Identify any area that could be improved & suggest
how to effect this
It is triggered by a report submitted in accordance
with the established safety occurrence reporting
arrangements.
Role is to set up an investigation team with the
required skills & expertise.
Gathering of factual information related to any
occurrence
Event reconstruction in order to establish exact
sequence of events
Analysis of the information to assess the risk.

118. If Web check-in passenger is travelling does he need to prove his identity? If yes, Where and
When?

Yes, Passenger who is Web check-in needs to prove his identity.

As per Cir 03/2007

Passenger needs to show his Web check-in boarding pass to ASG/APSU While entering into
terminal building.

Secondly passenger needs to show his web check-in boarding pass to an airline staff at check-in
counter where staff will check the authentication of web check-in boarding pass along with travel
documents i.e. tickets & identity documents and staff will stamp it as a proof of authentication.

Third ,it will be checked at boarding gate by the staff before passenger boards an aircraft.

119. Why wire thinner than 40 SWG is not used?

If wire thinner than 40 SWG is used the electric current which is passing through that copper wire is
going to melt the wire because of its heat and circuit will be break.

120. Rule 14 of Aircraft security rules 2011.Duties of CASO?

The Chief Aerodrome Officer shall perform following duties:

 Safeguarding of passengers, crew, ground personnel and other aerodrome users, aircraft,
aerodrome and related facilities including vital installations.
 Enforcement of access control measures into the restricted area of the aerodrome.
 Security of perimeter.
 Screening of passengers and their hand baggage.
 Surveillance within and around aerodrome area.
 Enforcement of security measures.
 Maintenance of order and discipline in the aerodrome premises.
 Supervise the movement of persons in the restricted areas.
 Maintenance of liaison with local police and intelligence agencies; and
 Any other duty assigned by the commissioner.

121. What is a refusal room? Where it is located? For whom it is used?

Refusal room is areas where those passengers are kept who are denied to enter into a country
at the port of entry by Bureau of Immigration.

It is located in International terminal of an airport, infrastructure provided by Airport operator

and guarded by 04Constable and 01Head Constables of CISF.

It is used for INADMISABLE / DEPORTEE passenger.

122. Difference between General Aviation and Corporate Aviation?

General Aviation Corporate Aviation

Aircraft is used for operations other than Non-commercial operation where Aircraft is
commercial or an aerial work used by a company for carriage of goods &
 passengers as an aid to conduct company
business.
Aircraft operates whenever any client comes Aircraft operates whenever required by
for booking company
E.g. Club one Air. E.g. Reliance, Bajaj

Tickets can be booked through particular Aircraft can only be used for private
tour company. company operations.

123. What is Behavior detection and how it is different from Profiling?

Behavior detection defines within an aviation security environment, the application of

techniques involving the recognition of behavioral characteristics, including but not limited to
physiological or gestural signs indicative of anomalous behavior, to identify persons who may
pose a threat to civil aviation.

Whereas Profiling is a systematic observation of passengers their baggage and questioning if

required so as to categorize them into two graphs i.e. threatening or non-threatening category.
So that more attention can be paid to threatening category.

124. Difference between Transit and Transfer Passenger?

Transit Transfer

Transit passenger remains onboard an aircraft
at transit station.
Transit passenger who remains onboard an
aircraft need to re-identify their handbags if
any.
In this case Flight number of passenger and
aircraft remains same till the destination
Transit passenger is not allowed to deplane in
transit station
In this case passengers are directly transferred
from one aircraft to another aircraft of same
air carrier.(Ramp Transfer)
No need for identification of hand bags.
In this case there is a change in flight number
of passenger and may change in the aircraft as
well.
Passenger has to deplane in Transit station to
catch another flight which is ready for
departure.

125. Write any 8 photo identity cards required by passenger along with their ticket at the
time of entry into terminal building?

 PASSPORT
 ADHAAR CARD issued by (UIDAI).
 PAN CARD issued by Income Tax Department.
 VOTER ID CARD issued by Election Commission of India
 DRIVING LICENSE issued by RTO
 STUDENT ID CARD issued by Govt. Institutions/Govt. recognized Educational institutions.
 Nationalized Bank Pass Book with attested Photograph.
 Service Photo ID Card issued by state/Central Govt. Public Sector Undertakings, Local
Bodies or Public limited Companies.
 Pension Card/Pension Documents having photograph of the passenger.
 Disability Photo ID card/handicapped medical certificate issued by the respective state/
UT govt./ Administrations.

126. What are the 8 implementations of duties for preparation and inspection of quality
control entity?

1) Develop and update an annual schedule of monitoring activities.

2) Making rosters of qualified persons for conducting monitoring activities.
3) Ensure that monitoring staff is appropriately trained.
4) Determine the reporting schedule.
5) Assign staff for each monitoring activity.
6) Provide persons in charge of a monitoring activity with all necessary
documentation.
7) Retain all documentation related to monitoring activities including reports,
annex etc.
8) Ensure the relevancy and standardization of the reporting format.
9) Ensure the receipt of all corrective plan.
10) Introduce as necessary modification to the standard methodology.

127. What are the responsibilities of DG-BCAS consistent with Annex-17?

(a) Establish, develop, implement, maintain and review the national civil aviation security
programme consistent with the provisions of Annes-17 to the convention to safeguard civil
aviation operations against acts of unlawful interference and threat perception taking into
account the safety, regularity and efficiency of flights .

(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 organisation of the State Government, aerodrome and aircraft operators and other
entities concerned with or responsible for the implementation of various aspects of the
national civil aviation security programme.

(e) establish an national aviation security committee or similar arrangements for the purpose of
coordinating security activities between the departments, agencies and other organisations,
aerodrome and aircraft operators and other entities concerned with or responsible for the
implementation of various aspects of the national civil aviation security programme.
 (f) establish, develop and implement national civil aviation security training programme for
personnel of all entities involved with or responsible for the implementation of various
aspects of the national civil aviation security programme which shall be designed to ensure the
effectiveness of the said security programme.

(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 to determine compliance with and validate the effectiveness of its national civil
aviation security programme.

(j) 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. 4. Appeals. – If any person is aggrieved by an order passed
by an office.

128. What do you understand by Known consignor? How it is different from regulated agent?

A known consignor is an originator of property for transportation by air for their own account
and who has established business with a regulated agent or an airline on the basis of agreed
criteria addressing the security of goods.

Whereas Regulated agent is an agent, freight forwarder or any other entity who conducts
business with an operator and provides security controls that are accepted or required by the
appropriate authority in respect of cargo, courier and express parcels or mail.

129. What are the security measures taken at PESC in India to detect a non- metallic IED?

X-ray BIS, ETD, EVD, Physical check.

130. Why pre operational checks of equipment should be carried out?

To ensure that equipment is in proper working condition.

To ensure equipment is working as per the specifications laid down by appropriate authority.

To ensure equipment does not give any false alarm during operations.

To ensure no prohibited item is lying near the equipment.

131. What is a role of a Supervisor at the screening point of hold baggage?

– Adequate trained staff is allocated.

– Covert alarm systems are tested regularly.

 – Operational equipment is in working order.

– Officers carry out their assigned tasks in an efficient and effective manner.

– Shall control the response to any emergency arising during screening.

– Shall deal with any dispute arising during screening procedure.

– Maintenance of records & documentation.

132. Difference between Safety and Security?

Safety Security

Regulatory authority for safety is DGCA Regulatory authority for security is BCAS

Document deals with safety is Annex 19 Document deals with security is Annex 17

Safety is headed by DG DGCA in India Security is headed by DG-BCAS

Safety related Instructions are issued in the Security related instructions are issued in the
form of CAR form of AVSEC Circular and Orders

133. Difference between Annex 17 and NCASP?

Annex 17
International document for Aviation Security
It contains SARP’s.
It is developed, Implemented and maintained by
ICAO.
It has 10th Addition issued in April 2017
NCASP
National document for Aviation Security
Reviewed & updated to compile with standards of
Annex 17
It is developed, Implemented and maintained by
DG-BCAS.
It has 6th Addition issued in Jan 2018

134. Which tool is required to ensure that X-ray BIS is properly calibrated as per the BCAS
specification and How?

CTP is a tool used to ensure that X-ray BIS is properly calibrated.

It is a kit provided by the manufacturer along with all X-ray BIS which contains 06 tests and CTP is done
whenever the X-ray BIS is switched on to check that machine is working as per the specifications of
BCAS. Following are the 06 tests of CTP.

1. Single wire resolution test.

2. Useful penetration test.

3. Material discrimination test.

4. Simple penetration test.

5. Spatial resolution test.

6. Thin metal imaging test.