If unidentified baggage is found at an airport, which action is required?

• A. The baggage must be placed in a secure and isolated area in case it contains explosive devices
• B. It is not to be transported by air
• C. The baggage is to be subject to additional security measures
• D. The baggage must be searched before loading onto an aeroplane

Answer: (A)

When unidentified baggage is found, the immediate priority is safety. Treat it as potentially dangerous and keep it away from people and aircraft until trained security personnel can evaluate it. Placing the bag in a secure, isolated area creates a controlled space where it cannot be tampered with or loaded onto a plane, reducing the risk while investigators determine what it is and whether any threat exists.

This is more specific and actionable than simply saying it shouldn’t be transported by air, which is true but vague. It’s also more concrete than saying it should undergo additional security measures, which doesn’t specify an immediate protective action. And it’s safer and more appropriate than attempting to search it before loading, since searching should occur only in a controlled environment by qualified personnel after the item has been isolated and risk assessed.