NJ & NY Port Authority SIDA Practice
Exam Actual Questions and Answers
2026
Aircraft -
correct answer ✅for the purpose of this study guide, aircraft is
defined as a fixed wing aircraft (examples are 747,777,a320,a380,
jet or propeller aircraft) or helicopter.
Air Operations Area (AOA) -
correct answer ✅This area includes aircraft movement areas,
aircraft parking areas, aircraft loading ramps, and aircraft safety
areas, and any adjacent areas (such as general aviation areas).
Airport Police -
correct answer ✅Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) officers
working at the Airport.
Airport Security Manager -
correct answer ✅The Airport's primary contact for security-related
activities, communications, training and compliance with TSA
regulations.
Airport Security Program (ASP) -
correct answer ✅an airport operator's security program required
and approved by the TSA. Airports must follow approved programs
, NJ & NY Port Authority SIDA Practice
Exam Actual Questions and Answers
2026
and ensure those security measures outline in the program are
complied with by all tenants and users of the Airport
Airfield -
correct answer ✅A part of the AOA, that support aircraft
operations, such as runways and taxiways.
Challenge -
correct answer ✅a demand to produce and display an Airport
Security ID card in accordance with TSA regulations. Personnel with
an Airport Security ID card are required to challenge anyone not
appropriately displaying an Airport Security ID card in the restricted
areas of the airport.
Escort -
correct answer ✅when an individual that has airport approval to
escort individual(s) or accompany or monitor the activities of
individual(s) who do not have unescorted access to the restricted
area.
Exam Actual Questions and Answers
2026
Aircraft -
correct answer ✅for the purpose of this study guide, aircraft is
defined as a fixed wing aircraft (examples are 747,777,a320,a380,
jet or propeller aircraft) or helicopter.
Air Operations Area (AOA) -
correct answer ✅This area includes aircraft movement areas,
aircraft parking areas, aircraft loading ramps, and aircraft safety
areas, and any adjacent areas (such as general aviation areas).
Airport Police -
correct answer ✅Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) officers
working at the Airport.
Airport Security Manager -
correct answer ✅The Airport's primary contact for security-related
activities, communications, training and compliance with TSA
regulations.
Airport Security Program (ASP) -
correct answer ✅an airport operator's security program required
and approved by the TSA. Airports must follow approved programs
, NJ & NY Port Authority SIDA Practice
Exam Actual Questions and Answers
2026
and ensure those security measures outline in the program are
complied with by all tenants and users of the Airport
Airfield -
correct answer ✅A part of the AOA, that support aircraft
operations, such as runways and taxiways.
Challenge -
correct answer ✅a demand to produce and display an Airport
Security ID card in accordance with TSA regulations. Personnel with
an Airport Security ID card are required to challenge anyone not
appropriately displaying an Airport Security ID card in the restricted
areas of the airport.
Escort -
correct answer ✅when an individual that has airport approval to
escort individual(s) or accompany or monitor the activities of
individual(s) who do not have unescorted access to the restricted
area.
