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Safety & Security Flashcards

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  1. Under TSA regulations, what is the minimum fence height required for the perimeter of a commercial service airport's Air Operations Area (AOA)?

    Answer: 8 feet

    TSA requires AOA perimeter fencing to be at least 8 feet high to deter unauthorized access.

  2. Which federal regulation specifically governs airport security programs at commercial service airports?

    Answer: 49 CFR Part 1542

    49 CFR Part 1542 establishes TSA's Airport Security Program requirements for commercial service airports.

  3. A Sterile Area at an airport is BEST described as which of the following?

    Answer: The area between the security screening checkpoint and the aircraft

    The Sterile Area is the portion of the airport beyond the security screening checkpoint where only screened passengers and authorized personnel are permitted.

  4. When an airport employee discovers an unattended bag in a public terminal area, what is the FIRST action they should take?

    Answer: Notify airport security or law enforcement without touching the bag

    Employees should never touch a suspicious unattended bag and must immediately notify security or law enforcement.

  5. What does the acronym SIDA stand for in the context of airport security?

    Answer: Security Identification Display Area

    SIDA stands for Security Identification Display Area, which is the most security-sensitive portion of an airport where credentialed personnel must visibly display their badge.

  6. Which of the following is a mandatory requirement for escort of unescorted access authorization in SIDA areas?

    Answer: The escort must maintain constant visual contact and control of the unescorted person

    The escorting employee must maintain constant visual contact and physical control of the visitor to ensure security is not compromised.

  7. Under the concept of 'See Something, Say Something,' which behavior at an airport would be MOST suspicious and warrant a security report?

    Answer: An individual abandoning a carry-on bag and quickly exiting the terminal

    Abandoning a bag and quickly leaving the area is a classic indicator of a potential security threat that must be reported immediately.