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Safety & Security Flashcards

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  1. Under NFPA 403, what is the required airport response time for aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) units to reach the midpoint of the farthest runway?

    Answer: 3 minutes or less from time of alarm

    14 CFR Part 139 requires ARFF units to reach the midpoint of the farthest runway within 3 minutes of the alarm under optimum conditions.

  2. What action should an airport employee take if they find their SIDA badge has been lost or stolen?

    Answer: Report the loss or theft to the airport credentialing office immediately

    Lost or stolen badges must be reported immediately so the credential can be deactivated before it is potentially misused to gain unauthorized access.

  3. Which of the following correctly defines a 'Security Breach' under TSA's airport security regulations?

    Answer: The entry of an unauthorized person or item into a sterile area or SIDA

    A security breach occurs when an unauthorized person or prohibited item enters a secured area such as the sterile area or SIDA.

  4. What is the significance of a NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) from an airport operations perspective?

    Answer: It communicates time-critical information about changes to aeronautical facilities or procedures affecting aviation safety

    NOTAMs disseminate critical, time-sensitive information about airspace, facilities, and procedures that pilots and aviation personnel must know for safe operations.

  5. What type of hazard does Foreign Object Debris (FOD) primarily present at an airport?

    Answer: A risk of aircraft engine damage or loss of control during takeoff and landing

    FOD on runways and taxiways can be ingested by jet engines, strike propellers, or puncture tires, potentially causing catastrophic aircraft failure.

  6. During a security exercise or drill at a commercial airport, which statement BEST describes how employees should respond?

    Answer: Employees should treat every drill exactly as they would a real emergency to ensure preparedness

    Treating drills as real events ensures that all personnel develop the correct muscle memory and decision-making skills needed during an actual emergency.

  7. What is the role of the Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) as defined by TSA regulations?

    Answer: To serve as the primary TSA contact responsible for implementing and overseeing the Airport Security Program

    The ASC is the airport operator's designated point of contact with TSA and is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Airport Security Program.