What is a good score for TSA Section 2?

How will I know if it is a good score? Competitive scores vary from year to year, but, according to historical data, a scaled score of 65 or more is usually considered competitive. The best applicants will score more highly, with 70 representing a comparatively high score.



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It is generally agreed that anything from 70 and above is considered a good TSA score. Only the most exceptional applicant will achieve this. As you can see in the distribution charts above, around this mark is where there is a drop-off in the results.

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Is 65 a good TSA score? Competitive scores vary from year to year, but, according to historical data, a scaled score of 65 or more is usually considered competitive. The best applicants will score more highly, with 70 representing a comparatively high score.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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According to officials briefed on the results of a recent Homeland Security Inspector General's report, TSA agents failed 67 out of 70 tests, with Red Team members repeatedly able to get potential weapons through checkpoints.

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If you do not pass the TSA Computer Based Test, then your recruitment process ends, and you won't be able to reapply for another six months.

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Take a Computer Based Test (CBT) Candidates will be required to take the test at designated testing centers. Within a few minutes of taking the CBT test for TSO positions you will receive an email letting you know whether you passed. You will then be given a contingent job offer.

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The best applicants will score more highly, but 70 represents a comparatively high score and only a few very exceptional applicants will achieve scores higher than 80. The distributions of November 2008 TSA Oxford scores are shown below.

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You are permitted to bring solid cosmetics and personal hygiene items as such lipstick, lip balm and similar solids. Please remember these items must be solid and not liquid, gel or aerosol.

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Is Mascara Considered a Liquid by TSA? TSA counts mascara as a liquid, so the 3-1-1 rule for packing it in hand luggage applies. It states that all liquids have to be in 3.4 oz (100 ml) bottles or smaller and packed in a 1-quart bag. Mascara usually isn't above 3.4 oz, so you're free to pack it in your hand luggage.

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Results are calculated based solely on the number of correct answers. Candidates usually receive the results of the TSA CBT Test by email within minutes of taking it!

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The TSA CBT is not particularly hard, yet only around 30% of applicants pass. This is mainly because the image recognition task is not something that many people will have done before – and with a lack of knowledge about the technology, it can be difficult to find the right response.

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Unsatisfied court judgments of any amount. Note: Having debt of $7,500 or more (for example credit card, automobile loan, etc.) will not disqualify you from becoming a TSA employee. However, having delinquent (bad) debt as described in 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 above will disqualify you.

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