CM TRAINING AAAE EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ An airport executive must be aware that he or she works for
the_____________ and not the individual Answer:position
◍ ________________, __________________ and _____________- are
three areas that an airport executive must immediately investigate to
determine their level of authority Answer:agreements, purchasing, and
personnel
◍ A ________________ is a written motion adopted by a vote of the
governing authority Answer:resolution
◍ _________________ are a bundle of items that are voted on, without
discussion, as a package Answer:consent agendas
◍ The ___________ allows topics to be discussed in a public forum
before the governing body votes on it Answer:regular agenda
◍ Some items may be scheduled for __________________- with the
governing body but only for the purposes of information gathering
Answer:public discussion
,◍ Everything said or done in executive session is ________-
Answer:confidential
◍ AT a commercial service airport, the air carriers commonly meet on a
monthly basis at the ________________-- Answer:station managers
meeting
◍ public participation should be focused on building ______________
and recognizing the needs and desires of those potentially affected by
the policy change Answer:informed consent
◍ The goal of the policy makers in building informed consent is not
necessarily to make everyone happy about the project but instead to
increase ____________ to accept the project Answer:general
willingness
◍ ________________ focuses on following legislation at the federal,
state, or local level, and, in some cases, attempts to garner support for
certain projects and programs Answer:intergovernmental relations
◍ the _________________ or role focuses on attending regional and
economic development planning meetings, developing position papers
on legislative and policy issues, representing the airport in regional
forums with federal, state, and local government officials, and preparing
, talking points and presentations for board members and the airport
executive Answer:governmental affairs function
◍ an ___________ or _______________, such as a lobbyist, is often
helpful in providing insight into the details of legislation and the
legislative process Answer:attorney or legislative specialist
◍ AAAE holds more than _____ domestic and international meetings
each year with ___________ attendees Answer:90; 10,000
◍ When AAAE members need assistance interpreting or advocating for
a position on pending or existing legislation, the AAAE legislative
affairs team --- _____________________ --- provides strong and
effective representation for america's airport system on capitol hill.
Answer:airport legislative alliance
◍ _______________ keep members up to date on the status of pending
legislation Answer:airport alerts
◍ _________ provide insights into the various hearings that affect
airport operators including TSA, FAA, and DHS testimony
Answer:hearing reports
◍ ______________ deliver timely information and updates to airport
executives who need to be in the know on industry-related developments
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ An airport executive must be aware that he or she works for
the_____________ and not the individual Answer:position
◍ ________________, __________________ and _____________- are
three areas that an airport executive must immediately investigate to
determine their level of authority Answer:agreements, purchasing, and
personnel
◍ A ________________ is a written motion adopted by a vote of the
governing authority Answer:resolution
◍ _________________ are a bundle of items that are voted on, without
discussion, as a package Answer:consent agendas
◍ The ___________ allows topics to be discussed in a public forum
before the governing body votes on it Answer:regular agenda
◍ Some items may be scheduled for __________________- with the
governing body but only for the purposes of information gathering
Answer:public discussion
,◍ Everything said or done in executive session is ________-
Answer:confidential
◍ AT a commercial service airport, the air carriers commonly meet on a
monthly basis at the ________________-- Answer:station managers
meeting
◍ public participation should be focused on building ______________
and recognizing the needs and desires of those potentially affected by
the policy change Answer:informed consent
◍ The goal of the policy makers in building informed consent is not
necessarily to make everyone happy about the project but instead to
increase ____________ to accept the project Answer:general
willingness
◍ ________________ focuses on following legislation at the federal,
state, or local level, and, in some cases, attempts to garner support for
certain projects and programs Answer:intergovernmental relations
◍ the _________________ or role focuses on attending regional and
economic development planning meetings, developing position papers
on legislative and policy issues, representing the airport in regional
forums with federal, state, and local government officials, and preparing
, talking points and presentations for board members and the airport
executive Answer:governmental affairs function
◍ an ___________ or _______________, such as a lobbyist, is often
helpful in providing insight into the details of legislation and the
legislative process Answer:attorney or legislative specialist
◍ AAAE holds more than _____ domestic and international meetings
each year with ___________ attendees Answer:90; 10,000
◍ When AAAE members need assistance interpreting or advocating for
a position on pending or existing legislation, the AAAE legislative
affairs team --- _____________________ --- provides strong and
effective representation for america's airport system on capitol hill.
Answer:airport legislative alliance
◍ _______________ keep members up to date on the status of pending
legislation Answer:airport alerts
◍ _________ provide insights into the various hearings that affect
airport operators including TSA, FAA, and DHS testimony
Answer:hearing reports
◍ ______________ deliver timely information and updates to airport
executives who need to be in the know on industry-related developments
