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TSA Computer-Based Test (TSA CBT) Syllabus
The X-ray image interpretation and English skills test required of applicants for TSA Transportation Security Officer jobs. The full TSA Computer-Based Test (TSA CBT) syllabus: 6 subjects, 24 chapters, 92 topics and 48 sub-topics, with 304 flashcards written against it.
TSA Computer-Based Test (TSA CBT) subjects
TSA Computer-Based Test (TSA CBT) has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
X-ray Image Interpretation (XIIT) Fundamentals
- Understanding X-ray Screening Technology · 4 topics
- Image Orientation and Spatial Reasoning · 4 topics
- Test Format and Scoring of the XIIT · 4 topics
Prohibited Items and Threat Recognition
- Firearms and Firearm Components · 4 topics
- Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) · 4 topics
- Sharps, Blades, and Blunt Weapons · 4 topics
- Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Materials · 4 topics
- Concealment Techniques · 4 topics
English Language Proficiency
- Reading Comprehension · 4 topics
- Vocabulary and Word Usage · 4 topics
- Written Communication Skills · 4 topics
- Verbal and Aural Comprehension · 3 topics
Aptitude and Cognitive Skills
- Visual Object Recognition · 4 topics
- Attention to Detail and Vigilance · 4 topics
- Working Memory and Processing Speed · 3 topics
- Logical Reasoning · 3 topics
TSO Duties, Procedures, and Job Knowledge
- Roles and Responsibilities of a TSO · 4 topics
- Screening Procedures and the Checkpoint · 4 topics
- Customer Service and Travel Document Checking · 4 topics
- Security Protocols and Threat Response · 4 topics
Test Preparation and Hiring Process
- Application and Assessment Pathway · 3 topics
- Computer-Based Test Logistics · 4 topics
- Effective Study Strategies · 4 topics
- Color Vision and Physical Readiness · 4 topics
TSA Computer-Based Test (TSA CBT) flashcards
304 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
TSA Computer-Based Test (TSA CBT) syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the TSA Computer-Based Test (TSA CBT) syllabus?
TSA Computer-Based Test (TSA CBT) covers 6 subjects: X-ray Image Interpretation (XIIT) Fundamentals, Prohibited Items and Threat Recognition, English Language Proficiency, Aptitude and Cognitive Skills, TSO Duties, Procedures, and Job Knowledge and Test Preparation and Hiring Process.
How many chapters and topics are in the TSA Computer-Based Test (TSA CBT) syllabus?
24 chapters and 92 topics, broken down further into 48 sub-topics, across 6 subjects. Prohibited Items and Threat Recognition is the largest subject, with 20 topics in 5 chapters.
Are there TSA Computer-Based Test (TSA CBT) flashcards?
Yes — 304 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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