### Question
How is the term screening defined?


### Answer
The term **screening** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 44901* as the following:

> a physical examination or non-intrusive methods of assessing whether cargo poses a threat to transportation security

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 44901*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART A-AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY > subpart iii-safety > CHAPTER 449-SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER I-REQUIREMENTS**

