What self-test checks does Tails perform to ensure it's not been modified ( for spying purposes for example ) after , let's say an adversary has taken physical possession of the media Tails is installed on, let's , again, say during crossing a government checkpoint ( or a secret invasion of a building Tails USB is in ,by the adversary...or whatever other way or method they use ) ?

Self-checks are generally flawed: why would a modified Tails reply "yes, I've been modified" when "testing" itself?
Comment by Tails Wed 19 Dec 2012 10:52:13 AM CET