ACE - Airport Certified Employee Airport Security Regulations Questions and Answers

Question 1

An airport employee observes an individual without a visible ID badge attempting to follow them through a secure door into the SIDA.
According to standard security protocols, what is the employee's primary responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Challenge the individual to determine their authorization to be in the area.

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Ignore the individual as they may be authorized but have forgotten their badge.

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Immediately report the individual to their direct supervisor.

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Allow the individual to enter but monitor their activities closely.

Question 2

Which of the following best defines a 'Sterile Area' in an airport environment?

Accepted Answer

The part of the airport that provides passenger access to boarding aircraft, to which access is generally controlled by the TSA.

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An area where aircraft are parked, maintained, and refueled.

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Any restricted area of the airport not open to the general public, including employee parking lots.

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A designated location for the screening of all airport employees before their shift.

Question 3

Under 49 CFR Part 1542, what is a key requirement for an individual to be granted unescorted access to a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA)?

Accepted Answer

Passing a fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC).

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Holding a valid passport from any country.

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Completing a minimum of 5 years of service with an airline.

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Having a direct recommendation from an airline station manager.

Question 4

An airport maintenance technician needs to bring a set of tools, including a large wrench and a screwdriver, into the sterile area to perform repairs at a gate. Which of the following statements is true regarding these items?

Accepted Answer

The tools are permitted but must be declared and may be subject to additional screening by the TSA.

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All tools are considered prohibited items and cannot be brought into the sterile area.

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The technician can bypass screening as they are an authorized employee.

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The technician must store the tools in a checked bag and retrieve them after their shift.

Question 5

The primary responsibility for establishing, maintaining, and enforcing the Airport Security Program (ASP) at a commercial service airport in the United States lies with the:

Accepted Answer

Airport Operator

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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

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Individual Airlines

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Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Question 6

What is the term for the security violation of an unauthorized person entering a secure area by closely following an authorized individual through an access control point?

Accepted Answer

Piggybacking

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Tailgating

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Shadowing

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Slipstreaming