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Airport Security Regulations Flashcards

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  1. What action is required when a security checkpoint alarm is triggered and the cause cannot be resolved after multiple screening attempts?

    Answer: The individual must be referred to additional screening or law enforcement

    Unresolved alarms require referral to additional screening or law enforcement — individuals cannot be allowed to proceed into the sterile area.

  2. Under 49 CFR Part 1544, air carriers are required to conduct screening of passengers and property using which personnel?

    Answer: TSA-approved screeners who meet federal qualification standards

    49 CFR Part 1544 requires that passenger screening be performed by individuals who meet TSA-approved qualification and training standards.

  3. What is the purpose of the Secure Flight program?

    Answer: To match passenger information against terrorist watch lists before boarding

    Secure Flight is a TSA program that vets passenger name records against the Terrorist Screening Database prior to boarding.

  4. An airport worker notices a bag left unattended in a sterile area for over 20 minutes. The correct response is to:

    Answer: Notify security immediately and do not touch or move the bag

    Unattended bags are treated as potential threats — security must be notified immediately and the bag should not be touched.

  5. Which federal offense carries the most severe penalties related to airport security violations?

    Answer: Providing false information on a security credential application

    Providing false information to obtain a security credential is a federal criminal offense subject to significant fines and imprisonment.

  6. What is the role of an Airport Security Coordinator (ASC)?

    Answer: To serve as the primary point of contact between the airport operator and TSA on security matters

    The ASC is designated by the airport operator to liaise with TSA, coordinate security activities, and ensure the Airport Security Program is implemented.

  7. Under TSA regulations, how must employees handle Security Directive (SD) information?

    Answer: Treat it as Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and share only on a need-to-know basis

    Security Directives contain SSI and must be protected — unauthorized disclosure is a federal violation.