ACE Safety & Security 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

8 feet

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

49 CFR Part 1542

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The area between the security screening checkpoint and the aircraft

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Notify airport security or law enforcement without touching the bag

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Security Identification Display Area

Answer

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.

(ACE) Airport Certified Employee Practice Test

(ACE) Airport Certified Employee Practice Test

ACE Safety & Security 2