Safety & Security Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a Security Threat Assessment (STA) conducted by TSA for airport workers?
Answer: To verify identity and check criminal history before granting unescorted access
TSA's STA process verifies an individual's identity and checks for disqualifying criminal history or immigration status before unescorted access is granted.
Which of the following aircraft safety hazards is specifically associated with operations near jet blast areas?
Answer: Physical injury or death from high-velocity exhaust thrust
Jet blast produces extremely powerful directional exhaust that can knock down people and vehicles, causing serious injury or death.
During a bomb threat received by phone at an airport, what information is MOST critical for staff to gather from the caller?
Answer: The location, time, type of device, and reason for the threat
Gathering specific details about the device's location, intended detonation time, type, and motive helps law enforcement assess and respond to the threat.
What is 'piggybacking' or 'tailgating' in the context of airport security?
Answer: An unauthorized person following an authorized person through a secure access point
Tailgating occurs when an unauthorized individual gains access to a secure area by closely following an authorized person through a controlled access point.
According to OSHA regulations applicable to airport ramp operations, what is required before fueling an aircraft?
Answer: A fire extinguisher rated at least 20-B:C must be within 50 feet of the fueling operation
OSHA and NFPA standards require an appropriate-rated dry chemical fire extinguisher within 50 feet of any aircraft fueling operation.
What does a red 'X' painted on a taxiway or runway surface indicate to airport workers on the AOA?
Answer: A closed surface that must not be used for aircraft or vehicle operations
A red 'X' marking on a runway or taxiway indicates it is closed and no aircraft or authorized vehicles should use that surface.
Which of the following is a prohibited item in the sterile area of an airport under TSA regulations?
Answer: A snow globe containing more than 3.4 ounces of liquid
Snow globes fall under the TSA liquids rule and are prohibited in the sterile area if they contain more than 3.4 ounces of liquid.