ACE Airport Security Regulations 2

Question 1

Under TSA regulations, which federal law primarily governs aviation security in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA)

Answer

Federal Aviation Act of 1958

Answer

Air Commerce Act of 1926

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Airline Deregulation Act of 1978

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA)?

Accepted Answer

To restrict access to sensitive airport areas to authorized personnel only

Answer

To display passenger identification at boarding gates

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To mark areas where security cameras are monitoring

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To designate zones where TSA officers must be present

Question 3

How often must airport operators conduct a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) on employees requiring unescorted access to secure areas?

Accepted Answer

At initial hire only

Answer

Every 2 years

Answer

Annually

Answer

Every 5 years

Question 4

Which of the following is considered a 'prohibited item' that can NEVER be brought through a passenger security checkpoint?

Accepted Answer

Explosive devices

Answer

Liquids over 3.4 oz

Answer

Laptops in carry-on bags

Answer

Aerosol sunscreen

Question 5

What does the term 'sterile area' refer to in airport security?

Accepted Answer

The area beyond the passenger screening checkpoint where only screened individuals are allowed

Answer

A medical quarantine zone near airport terminals

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A secured maintenance area inaccessible to the public

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The area immediately surrounding the aircraft on the tarmac

Question 6

Under 49 CFR Part 1542, which document must airports maintain to address security vulnerabilities and countermeasures?

Accepted Answer

Airport Security Program (ASP)

Answer

Security Threat Assessment (STA)

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Transportation Security Administration Directive

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National Airspace Security Plan

Question 7

When an airport employee witnesses a security breach, what is their FIRST required action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify airport security or law enforcement

Answer

Attempt to detain the individual themselves

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Document the incident and report it at end of shift

Answer

Contact their supervisor the following business day