FEDERAL AIR MARSHAL EXAM
QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary mission of a Federal Air Marshal?
A. Investigate aviation accidents
B. Protect the flying public against criminal acts
C. Conduct customs inspections
D. Escort prisoners
Rationale: Federal Air Marshals are tasked with protecting passengers
and aircrew against criminal acts and terrorism.
2. What does “use of force continuum” refer to?
A. Legal representation levels
B. Communication protocols
C. Levels of force applicable to a situation
D. Scheduling procedures
Rationale: The use of force continuum defines escalating options of force
based on subject behavior.
3. What is Situational Awareness?
A. Memorizing procedures
B. Being conscious of surroundings and potential threats
C. Filing reports
D. Flying an aircraft
Rationale: Situational awareness involves perceiving environmental
elements and comprehending their meaning.
,4. A standard safety briefing before flight is intended to:
A. Control passenger movement
B. Lock cockpit doors
C. Ensure passengers know emergency procedures
D. Conduct security screening
Rationale: Safety briefings inform passengers of emergency exits, oxygen
masks, and life vests.
5. Which of the following is a sign of suspicious behavior?
A. Sleeping
B. Avoiding eye contact and excessive nervousness
C. Reading a book
D. Eating snacks
Rationale: Avoiding eye contact and nervous behavior may indicate stress
related to malicious intent.
6. What is the primary indicator of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED)?
A. Bright color
B. Loud noise
C. Unusual object in a nonstandard location
D. Passenger carrying luggage
Rationale: IEDs are often hidden and identifiable only by unusual
placement or wiring.
7. Profile-based security assessments are:
A. Always accurate
B. Preferred over behavior analysis
C. Limited and not entirely reliable
D. Mandatory for all screening
Rationale: Profiling is limited because threats can come from any
individual.
8. What is a secondary screening?
A. Boarding process
B. Emergency exit check
, C. Additional security inspection after initial screening
D. Final destination customs
Rationale: Secondary screening involves a more thorough check after
initial scanning.
9. Under Federal use of force policy, lethal force may be used when:
A. Subject is uncooperative
B. Property is at risk
C. There is imminent threat of serious bodily harm or death
D. Verbal commands fail
Rationale: Lethal force is justified only to prevent serious bodily harm or
death.
10.What is the best way to approach a suspect?
A. Quickly and aggressively
B. From behind without warning
C. Using cover and clear instructions
D. Ignoring procedures
Rationale: Approaching with cover and instructions minimizes risk to
officer and public.
11.The proper response to a bomb threat call is to:
A. Hang up immediately
B. Ignore it
C. Record details and notify authorities
D. Search the entire airport yourself
Rationale: Documenting and escalating ensures correct response and
investigation.
12.What does FAM stand for?
A. Federal Air Maintenance
B. Federal Air Marshal
C. Flight Assessment Manual
D. Federal Aviation Monitor
Rationale: FAM is the acronym for Federal Air Marshal.
QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary mission of a Federal Air Marshal?
A. Investigate aviation accidents
B. Protect the flying public against criminal acts
C. Conduct customs inspections
D. Escort prisoners
Rationale: Federal Air Marshals are tasked with protecting passengers
and aircrew against criminal acts and terrorism.
2. What does “use of force continuum” refer to?
A. Legal representation levels
B. Communication protocols
C. Levels of force applicable to a situation
D. Scheduling procedures
Rationale: The use of force continuum defines escalating options of force
based on subject behavior.
3. What is Situational Awareness?
A. Memorizing procedures
B. Being conscious of surroundings and potential threats
C. Filing reports
D. Flying an aircraft
Rationale: Situational awareness involves perceiving environmental
elements and comprehending their meaning.
,4. A standard safety briefing before flight is intended to:
A. Control passenger movement
B. Lock cockpit doors
C. Ensure passengers know emergency procedures
D. Conduct security screening
Rationale: Safety briefings inform passengers of emergency exits, oxygen
masks, and life vests.
5. Which of the following is a sign of suspicious behavior?
A. Sleeping
B. Avoiding eye contact and excessive nervousness
C. Reading a book
D. Eating snacks
Rationale: Avoiding eye contact and nervous behavior may indicate stress
related to malicious intent.
6. What is the primary indicator of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED)?
A. Bright color
B. Loud noise
C. Unusual object in a nonstandard location
D. Passenger carrying luggage
Rationale: IEDs are often hidden and identifiable only by unusual
placement or wiring.
7. Profile-based security assessments are:
A. Always accurate
B. Preferred over behavior analysis
C. Limited and not entirely reliable
D. Mandatory for all screening
Rationale: Profiling is limited because threats can come from any
individual.
8. What is a secondary screening?
A. Boarding process
B. Emergency exit check
, C. Additional security inspection after initial screening
D. Final destination customs
Rationale: Secondary screening involves a more thorough check after
initial scanning.
9. Under Federal use of force policy, lethal force may be used when:
A. Subject is uncooperative
B. Property is at risk
C. There is imminent threat of serious bodily harm or death
D. Verbal commands fail
Rationale: Lethal force is justified only to prevent serious bodily harm or
death.
10.What is the best way to approach a suspect?
A. Quickly and aggressively
B. From behind without warning
C. Using cover and clear instructions
D. Ignoring procedures
Rationale: Approaching with cover and instructions minimizes risk to
officer and public.
11.The proper response to a bomb threat call is to:
A. Hang up immediately
B. Ignore it
C. Record details and notify authorities
D. Search the entire airport yourself
Rationale: Documenting and escalating ensures correct response and
investigation.
12.What does FAM stand for?
A. Federal Air Maintenance
B. Federal Air Marshal
C. Flight Assessment Manual
D. Federal Aviation Monitor
Rationale: FAM is the acronym for Federal Air Marshal.
