ACE Regulatory Compliance 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is a disqualifying criminal offense under 49 CFR Part 1542 for unescorted access to a secured area?
- A misdemeanor traffic violation
- Felony conviction for armed robbery within the past 10 years (Correct answer)
- A minor civil infraction
- Parking violations on airport property
Correct answer: Felony conviction for armed robbery within the past 10 years
Felony convictions for crimes such as armed robbery within the past 10 years are among the disqualifying offenses under 49 CFR Part 1542 CHRC requirements.
Question 2: What is the maximum civil penalty TSA may impose on an airport operator per violation per day under 49 CFR Part 1503?
- $1,000
- $10,000 (Correct answer)
- $50,000
- $100,000
Correct answer: $10,000
TSA may impose civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation per day on airport operators found in noncompliance with federal security regulations.
Question 3: Which regulation requires airports to develop and maintain an Airport Emergency Plan (AEP)?
- 49 CFR Part 1542
- 49 CFR Part 139 (Correct answer)
- 14 CFR Part 121
- 49 CFR Part 1544
Correct answer: 49 CFR Part 139
49 CFR Part 139 requires certificated airports to develop and maintain an Airport Emergency Plan covering various emergency scenarios.
Question 4: Under TSA regulations, how often must airport security training records be made available for inspection?
- Only during scheduled audits
- Upon TSA request at any time (Correct answer)
- Annually during certification renewal
- Within 30 days of a written request
Correct answer: Upon TSA request at any time
Airport operators must make security training records available to TSA upon request at any time, with no advance notice required.
Question 5: What is a 'sterile area' as defined in airport security regulations?
- Any area that has been decontaminated after a hazmat spill
- The area between the security screening checkpoint and the aircraft (Correct answer)
- The aircraft cabin after boarding is complete
- A quarantined zone during a medical emergency
Correct answer: The area between the security screening checkpoint and the aircraft
A sterile area is defined as the portion of the airport between the TSA screening checkpoint and the boarding gates, accessible only after security screening.
Question 6: Which document outlines the specific roles and responsibilities of airport employees during a security breach?
- Airport Master Plan
- Airport Security Program (ASP) (Correct answer)
- FAA 5010 Form
- Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
Correct answer: Airport Security Program (ASP)
The Airport Security Program (ASP) contains detailed protocols, including roles and responsibilities for airport employees during security incidents.
Question 7: An unauthorized individual is discovered in the SIDA. Under federal regulations, what must the airport operator do?
- Issue a verbal warning and escort them out
- Detain the individual, notify TSA, and investigate the breach (Correct answer)
- File a written report within 72 hours
- Revoke all employee access credentials immediately
Correct answer: Detain the individual, notify TSA, and investigate the breach
Discovery of an unauthorized individual in the SIDA constitutes a security breach requiring immediate detention, TSA notification, and a full investigation.
ACE Regulatory Compliance 3
Which of the following is a disqualifying criminal offense under 49 CFR Part 1542 for unescorted access to a secured area?