What types of attacks does the air cargo screening process deter or prevent?

• A. Prevent cargo theft
• B. Delay shipments
• C. Detect contraband
• D. Reduce & deter aircraft bombings

Answer: (D)

Air cargo screening is focused on stopping threats that could be used to harm people on an aircraft, specifically by preventing explosives from being loaded. The main aim is to reduce and deter aircraft bombings by identifying and removing dangerous items before they reach the plane. Technologies like X-ray screening, explosive trace detection, and careful inspections are used to detect explosives and other threats so they can be intercepted and neutralized before takeoff. While preventing theft, delaying shipments, or detecting contraband can occur as side effects of screening, they are not the primary attack types this process is designed to deter.