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MODEL QUESTION PAPER

SCREENERS CERTIFICATION THEORY TEST HELD ON 12-13 MAY 2010
Name

:__________________________

Duration : 45 Min

Designation :__________________________

Total Marks : 40

Organization :__________________________

All Questions are compulsory

Place of Posting :_______________________

1.

What are the essential requirements of an X-ray BIS (any four) ?

(2)

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
2.

Expand the following abbreviations?

(5)

i. DFMD
ii. OTP
iii. EDDS
iv. COS(CA)
v. BWAF
vi.
STEB
vii. LAG
viii.
VPB
ix.
VZM
x.
BTCP
3.
What are the three circumstances under which physical search of a bag is
required?
(3)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
4.

Name four additional security measures necessary to protect registered

baggage after it has been X-ray inspected.?
(2)
(i)
(ii)

(iii)
(iv)
5.

Write any four advantages and four disadvantages of ETD?

(4)

Advantages
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Disadvantages
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
6.

Mention True or False.

(7)

a. A pax is permitted to carry more than prescribed number of ammunitions in

the hold baggage, with the expressed permission of BCAS.
b. Section 11A Aircraft Act 1934 deals with Penalty for failure to comply with
directions issued under section 5A.
c. Indian Army provides sky marshals for civil aviation for security.
d. Stammering is the sign of suspicious passenger.
e. Deputy Chief Minister of the State are exempted from pre-embarkation
check.
f. Cross piece is one of the part of HHMD.
g. Ambient switches are used in IEDs which are victim operated.
7.

What are the recommended techniques for physical search of a baggage? (2)

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8.

What are the security measures to be undertaken for security of perishable

cargo and life saving drugs?
(3)

9.

One of the benefits of TIP is `Tailored Training. Briefly explain the same? (2)

10.

Write any six measures to be taken for allowing access of vehicle inside an
airport?
(3)
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v
vi.

11.

What is OTP and how is it used?

12.

Write two advantages and two disadvantages if X-Ray generator is located at

the bottom?
(2)
Advantages
(i)
(ii)
Disadvantages
(i)
(ii)

(2)

Write any six new and emerging threats to Civil Aviation?

13.

(3)

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v
vi.

_____________________
Date :

(Signature of the individual)

MODEL QUESTION PAPER

SCREENERS CERTIFICATION THEORY TEST HELD ON 28-29 AUG 2010
Name

:__________________________

Duration : 45 mIN

Designation :__________________________

Total Marks : 40

Organization :__________________________

All Questions are compulsory

Place of Posting :_______________________

01.

Expand the following abbreviations :a) RTVS

b) SWG

c) IED

d) CTX

e) SEN

f) EPX

(3)

02.

In which colour are following items seen on X-Ray BIS monitor

a. Plastic Wire

b. Sugar

c. Bronze

(3)

d. High Explosives e. Banana

f. Steel

03.
List out the components of an IED/Bomb. In which colour do these
appear in X-Ray BIS:(04)
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
04.

State True or False

(06)

a) For operational reason airline security staff may move on landside to

airside without a security check.
b) X-ray screening off hand baggage is done by the airlines.
c) Performance evaluation of DFMD is done through CTP.
d) The computerized baggage tag consists of 4 parts and the manual
baggage tag consists of 5 parts.
e) Kirpan of specified size i.e blade of 6 inches and total length of 9 inches
can be carried by Sikh passenger in all domestic and international flights.
f) Improvised detonators can be manufactured in plastic

or non metallic

tubes to avoid detection.

05. Please specify the type of object/article that would be represented in
X-BIS screening following Colours :(04)
i.

Orange

ii.

Blue

iii.

Green

iv.

Opaque

06.
Define Regulated Agent. What are the various screening methods of
baggage/cargo.
(2+2)

07.

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
Explain the functions of the following keys when operated in an X-Ray
BIS.
(03)
IM

OS

SEN

08.

For each object seen below state the Prohibited Category of Item?
TNT

Spear Gun

Shaving Blade

Toy Gun

Dart

(03)

Brass Knuckles
09.

What are the signs displayed by a suspicious passengers during

profiling?
(03)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

10.

Tick the correct answer

i.

If during physical inspection of Hold Baggage, a passenger is

found to be carrying an unsealed bottle of gin. You will
a.
b.
c.
d.

ii.

iii.

iv.

(05)

Take no action.
Inform passenger that he cannot carry the bottle
Unscrew the container and smell the contents.
Notify supervisor

Under which AVSEC circular hold baggage screening is done.

a. 5/2002

c. 18/1998

b. 34/2005

d. 6/2006

Load capacity of X-ray conveyor belt for hold baggage is

a. 200 kg

c. 100 kg

b. 150 kg

d. 250 kg

Distance between pax and HHMD is

a. 1.5 cms

c. 1.5 inch

b. 1.5 feet

d. None of these

v.

11.

Which AVSEC circular defines minimum standards for Civil

Aviation Security equipment.
a. 24/2002

c. 34/2005

b. 34/2003

d. 25/2004

What documents are required when human remains are to be carried

between domestic stations?
(02)

_____________________
Date :

(Signature of the individual)

MODEL QUESTION PAPER

AVSEC SCREENERS CERTIFICATION THEORY TEST ON 30-31 AUG 2010

Name

:__________________________

Designation :__________________________

Duration : 45 Min
Total Marks : 40

Organization:__________________________
Place of Posting :_______________________
01.

Expand the following abbreviations :a) TNT

b) EOD

c) DIP

d) ETDS

e) PER

f) BIPPS

g) EPX

h) HDB

I) BWAF

(5)

k) RCB
02.

Which three factors makes a modern X-Ray machine Film safe?

(3)

g.
h.
.
i.

03.

When installing a DFMD, what points must be bone in mind so as to

have optimum efficiency of the DFMD?
(04)
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

04.

Write the advantage and disadvantage if X-ray generator is located on

TOP.
(02)
Advantages
i.
ii.
Disadvantages
i.
ii.

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05.

List any six salient features of Computed Tomography

(3)

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
06.

What is the difference between Single Energy and Multi Energy X-ray
systems?
(04)
Single Energy

Multi Energy

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

07.

08.

In Which colour are following items seen on X-ray BIS monitor.

i.

Plastic wire -

ii.

Sugar

iii.

Bronze

iv.

High Explosives-

v.

Banana

vi.

Steel

(03)

List out the components of an IED/Bomb. In which colour do these

appear in X-ray BIS?
(04)
a.

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b.
c.
d.
09.

Define Regulated Agent. What are the various screening methods of

baggage/cargo
(2+2)

10.

What are the specifications of DFMD as per BCAS standards?

(02)

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
11.

What are the aspects to be kept in mind while installing a DFMD?

(02)

a.
b.
c.
d.

12.

What is the difference between a High Explosive and a Low Explosive.

What is the function of a detonator in an IED?
(2+2)

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_____________________
Date :

(Signature of the individual)

MODEL QUESTION PAPER

SCREENERS CERTIFICATION THEORY TEST HELD ON 23rd SEP 2010
Name

:__________________________

Duration : 45 Min

Designation :__________________________

Total Marks : 40

Organization :__________________________

All Questions are compulsory

Place of Posting :_______________________

01.

Expand the following abbreviations :a) VCS

b) BWAF

c) EDDS

d) ETD

e) IATA

f) CTX

g) RDX

h) LTPE

(5)

I) ADP:
J)SARP
02.

In which colour are the following item seen on X-ray BIS?

a. Alcohol

(3)

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b. Gold
c. Pistol
d. Glass
e. Book
f. Lead

03.

What is the difference between and IED and a Bomb. Why it is difficult to
defuse an IED?
(2+1)

04.

What are the points to be sonsidered while installing a DFMD?

(02)

i)
ii)
iii)
05.
i.

Fill in the Blanks.

(5)

The X-ray BIS should be able to produce clear images on monochrome of

colour monitors with minimum of _________________ pixels.

ii.

The operating temperature of X-ray BIS should be from _________

iii.

A ___________ message to be presented when a screener has correctly

identified a Threat Image Projection image .A___________ message shall be
presented when screener fails to identify the TIP image. A_____________
message shall be given when screener incorrectly indicate TIP image when
in fact no threat image projection is present,

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iv.

Moving metal beyond ____________ from DFMD should not affect

performance of the DFMD.

v.

DFMD shall work satisfactorily without any deterioration in performance within

the temperature range of __________with RH up to ______ non-condensing.

vi.

The DFMD shall be manufactured by firms having ________ certification.

vii.

The DFMD should have ____________ capability with uniform sensitivity in all
zones.

06.

What are the three categories of bags encountered during screening of

registered baggage and what do the signify?
(3)
Category

Significance

i.
ii.
iii.
07.

What points should be checked while checking the AEP?

(2)

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
08.

What are the advantages and limitations of hand search of baggages?(3)

Advantages
i.
ii.
iii.
Disadvantages

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i.
ii.
iii.
09.

Define Screening

(2)

10.

What are the advantages/disadvantages when X-ray generator is located

on side?
(2)
Advantages
i.
ii.
Disadvantages
i.
ii.

11.

What actions will you take on noticing a weapon inside the baggage
being screened by you?
In Hand Baggage

(4)

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In Check-in Baggage

12.

Why X-BIS is considered safe for films?

(3)

i.
ii.
iii.
13.

One of the benefits of TIP is `Tailored Training Briefly explain the same?
(2)

_____________________
Date :

(Signature of the individual)

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MODEL QUESTION PAPER

SCREENERS CERTIFICATION THEORY TEST HELD ON 27th SEP 2010
Name

:__________________________

Duration : 45 Min

Designation :__________________________

Total Marks : 40

Organization :__________________________

All Questions are compulsory

Place of Posting :_______________________

01.

02.

Expand the following abbreviations :a) TNT

b) EOD

c) DIP

d) ETDS

e) PER

f) BIPPS

g) EPX

h) HDB

Which three factors makes a modern X-Ray machine Film safe?

(4)

(3)

g.
h.
.
i.
03.

Write any three advantages and three disadvantages of ETD?

(03)

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04.

Define Screening?

05.

What are three categories of bags encountered during screening of

registered baggage and What do they signify?
(3)
Category

(02)

Significance

a.
b.
c.
06.

When installing a DFMD, what points must be bone in mind so as to

have optimum efficiency of the DFMD?
(04)

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
07.

What are the advantages and limitations of hand search of registered/

carry on Baggage?
(02)
Advantages
i.

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ii.
Limitations
i.
ii.
08.

What is OTP and how is it used?

(02)

09.

Write the advantage and disadvantage if X-ray generator is located on

TOP.
(2)

10.

List any six salient features of Computed Tomography?

(03)

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
11.
List out responsibilities of Supervisor at the screening point as per
circular No 23/2005 (Procedure for passenger and Carry on baggage
screening?
(02)
a.
b.
c.

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d.
e.
f.
12.

What possible actions will you take on finding a bag with confirmed
threat i.e an IED in the bag while screening registered baggage?
(2)

13.

Write any six new and emerging threats to Civil Aviation?

(3)

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v
vi.

14.

What is the difference between Single Energy and Multi Energy X-Ray
systems?
(4)

_____________________
Date :

(Signature of the individual)

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MODEL QUESTION PAPER

SCREENERS CERTIFICATION THEORY TEST HELD ON 02 Jun 2012

Name

:__________________________

Duration : 1 Hour

Designation :__________________________

Total Marks : 60

Organization :__________________________

All Questions are compulsory

Place of Posting :_______________________

1

Expand the following abbreviations?

(8)

2.

AMD
BTCL
CLIP
PETN
VCS
SWG
CTX
SEN
EPX
HDB
CAPPS
VZM
ETD
CCTV
EDDS
VPB
List of four parts of Door Frame Metal Detector.

(2)

3.

List any four pre-operational checks for HHMD

(2)

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.
p.

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
4. State True or False

(7)

i.

Airline security cannot re-check any cargo which has been screened and
sealed by a regulated agent.

ii.

News paper is not a perishable cargo

iii.

Responsibility of guarding a parked aircraft is the responsibility of the apron

guard of ASG

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iv.

Objective of baggage Reconciliation System is that no baggage should

remain unclaimed in the BMA

v.

As per local regulation, screener re-certification is mandatory after every three

years

vi.

In the context of aviation security, vulnerable points are always located within
the airport perimeter.

vii.

Cargo includes dangerous goods

5. What are the benefits of TIP? Any five

6.

Define Screening? What is the difference between a transit and transfer

passenger?

(5)

(2+4)

Screening

Transit Passenger

Transfer Passenger
7. What is the inbuilt protection of an X-ray BIS, explain each in two lines.

(4)

8. For each object seen below state the Prohibited Category of item?

(3)

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i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.

TNT
Toy Gun Spear Gun
Dart
Shaving BladeBrass Knuckles-

9. In which three manners explosives can be concealed before smuggling into an

aircraft?
(3)

10. Fill in the blanks

(5)

a. Single Wire Resolution A set of insulated tinned copper wire of size

25SWG,30,35,38,40 and 42SWG are placed on a Perspex sheet. The wire are laid
out in _____________ curves.
b. In Useful penetration test the requirement for this test is that the 26 SWG wire is
seen under _______________________
c. In DFMD calibration the OTP is used. It is passed after concealment on different
parts of the body ____ times and out of that it should detect the OTP ____ times.
d. Simple penetration test defines what thickness of steel the machine should be able
to penetrate. The steel step wedge on the CTP has steps of 2 mm from ___ ____
___ ______ ______ with a lead strip to check that the machine is above or below the
requirement.
e. A thin sheet of silver would be seen in blue colour but a thick silver bar would be
seen in _________ colour due to density, through the atomic number remains the
same.
11. What is the requirement of standard 3.4.3 of Annexure-17. Explain in brief? (2)

.
12. List any six salient features of Computed Tomography.

(3)

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13.

What is the difference between an IED and a Bomb? Why it is difficult to defuse
an IED?
(2+2)
IED

14.

BOMB

Write relevant AVSEC Circular/Order Number against each.

i.

ii.

(2)

Prompt communication to MCA/Commissioner of Security(CA)/Additional

Commissioner of Security(CA), BCAS in the event of any incident/unlawful
interference at the civil airports in India by the concerned Airport Director/In
charge Airport Management issued 2010.
__________________________
Issuance of Temporary Airport Entry Passes by the Airport Operators under Rule
90(I), Rule 90(3) and Rule 90(4) of Aircraft Rules 1937 issued in 2010.
__________________________

15.

In which colour following items appear in the X-ray BIS.

I.

Wood

II.

Glass

III.

Iron

IV.

Copper

V.

Paper

(4)

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VI.

Clothes

VII.

Explosive -

VIII.

Detonator -

Date

Signature of Candidate

MODEL QUESTION PAPER

SCREENERS CERTIFICATION THEORY TEST HELD ON 18 JUN 2012

Name

:__________________________

Duration : 1 Hour

Designation :__________________________

Total Marks : 60

Organization :__________________________

All Questions are compulsory

Place of Posting :_______________________

1.

Expand the following abbreviations?

EDTS
BER
MECV
SLCV
EDD

(7)

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2.

IAS
MTBF
FAS
CROT
AEDS
STEB
SRCH
HMI
PEC
Fill in the blanks
(5)
a. Every bag which is sent to ________ has to be re-screened with a
stand alone X-BIS, Therefore, provision of ___________________ is
mandatory at Level 3.
b. Image Generation : The minimum storage period will be ___________
c. Oversize Baggage. Provisions to be made for an ________________
solution for large baggage and objects. The OOG must be able to be
_________linked at a future time if required. This is a mandatory
requirement.

2. State true or false.

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

(5)

BCAS provides sky marshals for civil aviation for security Screener at level 3 can only accept or reject a bag
Blue Frame will be displayed at AWS monitor for Explosive alarm
There are 04 Nos of generators at Level 1 X-BIS of in line system
The print of the image of suspected bag can be taken out for reference
from any workstation of Level 2

3. One of the benefits of TIP is Tailored Training, briefl y explain the

same?

(3)

4. What is the procedure to be follow ed w hen a bag comes to Level

4? List the documents maintained at this level.

(2+2)

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5. Explain the procedure being adopted at your airport in case of

Confirmed threat and bag referred for physical search at Leve-4.
(3)

6. List any two differences between.

(4)

a. Electric detonator

Non electric detonator

b. Low Explosive

High Explosive

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7. Compare and write the name of the corresponding key in Rapiscan

machine.
(6)
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
8.

Negative Image (NEG)

Image display mode organic stripping (OS)
Display mode super-enhancement (SEN)
Organic only (O2)
Black/White X-ray image(BW)
Image display mode with higher penetration(High)
How you recognize following explosives. Write their colour and physical
form
(4)
Explosive

Colour

Physical Form

RDX
PETN
Semtex
C-4

9. Under w hich circumstances physical search of a baggage becomes

necessar y, List any four.

10.Specification of ETD as per BCAS guidelines?

(4)

(2)

Detection capacity
Sensitivit y
Analysi s time
Warm up time

11.What securit y checks should be done/documents should be checked

w hile carriage human/Remains of an Indian national w ithin the country?
(3)

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12.In What colour following items ae seen in a coloured X-ray monitor. (6)
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
l)

Glass
Copper
Clothes
Gold
Silver
Lead
Knife
Explosive Zinc
Leather
Power source
Detonator

10. Tick the correct answer

i.

The EDS machine installed at Level 1 X-rays the item and makes a
decision to accept or reject it, in:
a.
b.
c.
d.

ii.

< 10 sec
10 sec
05 sec
< 05 sec

Images stored in TIP Library must represent all explosive categories

of :
c. EC
c. DGCA
d. FAA

iii.

iv.

(05)

d. BARC

Sampling wand is part of:

c. Sabre4000

c. IONSCAN500DT

d. HHMD Metor 200

d. EDts 10080 High Scan

Which is the correct option for explosive test at level 3 as per BCAS
circular:

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v.

c. EDtS

c. EDDS

d. Sniffer Dog

d. EVD

Mr Sharma from Delhi went to visit Vaishno Devi with his family while
returning back his mother met with heart attack and died. For
carrying her dead body back to Delhi he approaches to spice jet
Jammu with all documents which document will be not mandatory
for him to produce?
c. Death certificate from appropriate authority
d. Embalming certificate by competent authority
e. Police clearance certificate
f. Cancelled Pass Port of deceased for identity

Date 18 Jun 2012

Signature of Candidate