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Regulatory Compliance Flashcards

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  1. Which federal agency is primarily responsible for enforcing airport security regulations in the United States?

    Answer: TSA

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is the primary federal agency responsible for enforcing aviation security regulations at U.S. airports.

  2. Under 49 CFR Part 1542, what document must each airport operator maintain that describes its security measures?

    Answer: Airport Security Program (ASP)

    49 CFR Part 1542 requires each airport operator to maintain an Airport Security Program (ASP) that describes all security measures in place.

  3. What is the required response time for an airport operator to report a security incident to TSA?

    Answer: Immediately

    Airport operators are required to report security incidents to TSA immediately upon discovery under their Airport Security Program obligations.

  4. Which regulation governs the certification of airports serving scheduled air carrier operations with aircraft seating more than 30 passengers?

    Answer: 49 CFR Part 139

    49 CFR Part 139 establishes requirements for FAA airport operating certificates, including airports serving larger scheduled air carriers.

  5. What does the term 'SIDA' stand for in airport security compliance?

    Answer: Security Identification Display Area

    SIDA stands for Security Identification Display Area, which are restricted zones where airport-issued credentials must be visibly displayed.

  6. An airport employee notices a door into the secured area is propped open unattended. What is the correct immediate action?

    Answer: Close the door and report it immediately

    An unattended propped door is a security breach that must be closed immediately and reported to the security office or TSA at once.

  7. Under the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA), which individuals must undergo fingerprint-based criminal history records checks (CHRC)?

    Answer: All persons seeking unescorted access to secured areas

    ATSA requires fingerprint-based CHRCs for all individuals seeking unescorted access authority to secured or sterile areas of an airport.