Which statement correctly describes the flight attendant's role in passenger screening during flight?

• A. They conduct primary screening.
• B. They are not allowed to observe for prohibited items.
• C. They observe for prohibited items and report anomalies to security; they do not perform primary screening.
• D. They authorize passenger boarding.

Answer: (C)

In-flight security relies on flight attendants staying vigilant for prohibited items and reporting anomalies to security, rather than conducting the screening themselves. The primary screening happens at the security checkpoint before boarding, performed by trained security personnel. Flight attendants are there to observe for anything suspicious or out of place in the cabin and to alert the proper authorities if something unusual is detected. They also don’t control who boards the aircraft; that authorization is part of the boarding process managed by gate staff and the airline’s security procedures. This combination keeps the cabin safe while relying on trained security to handle the initial screening.