AIRPORT EMPLOYEE Airport Security Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the purpose of an Airport Security Program (ASP)?
- To outline procedures for maintaining security at an airport (Correct answer)
- To train new TSA officers
- To regulate airline ticket prices
- To manage air traffic control
Correct answer: To outline procedures for maintaining security at an airport
An Airport Security Program outlines the policies and procedures an airport operator must follow to maintain federally mandated security standards.
Question 2: What does 'sterile area' mean in airport terminology?
- The area beyond security checkpoints accessible only to screened passengers (Correct answer)
- A clean room used for aircraft maintenance
- A quarantine zone for ill passengers
- A restricted cargo handling zone
Correct answer: The area beyond security checkpoints accessible only to screened passengers
The sterile area is the portion of the airport beyond security screening where only screened passengers and credentialed employees may enter.
Question 3: Which regulation governs airport security operations in the United States?
- 49 CFR Part 1542 (Correct answer)
- 14 CFR Part 121
- 49 CFR Part 1544
- 14 CFR Part 91
Correct answer: 49 CFR Part 1542
49 CFR Part 1542 is the federal regulation that governs airport security programs for commercial service airports.
Question 4: What system is used at US airports to screen individuals for inclusion on terrorist watchlists?
- Secure Flight (Correct answer)
- CAPPS
- PreCheck
- Global Entry
Correct answer: Secure Flight
Secure Flight is the TSA program that screens passenger information against government watchlists before boarding.
Question 5: What does AOA stand for in airport operations?
- Air Operations Area (Correct answer)
- Airport Operations Authority
- Airside Operations Activity
- Aircraft Operations Access
Correct answer: Air Operations Area
AOA stands for Air Operations Area, which includes runways, taxiways, ramps, and other areas used for aircraft movement.
Question 6: What must airport employees do if their SIDA badge is lost or stolen?
- Report it to the badging office immediately (Correct answer)
- Wait to see if it is returned
- Report it within 30 days
- Only report if they believe it was stolen
Correct answer: Report it to the badging office immediately
A lost or stolen SIDA badge must be reported to the airport badging office immediately to prevent unauthorized use.
What is the purpose of an Airport Security Program (ASP)?