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Non-Sterile Area -
correct answer ✅Any public locations outside of the passenger
screening checkpoints.
Secured Area -
correct answer ✅Portions of the airport, specified in the Airport
Security Program, in which certain security measures specified in 49
CFR Part 1542 are carried out.
Sterile Area -
correct answer ✅The portion of an airport terminal accessible to
the traveling public that is controlled through the screening of
persons and property and provides passengers access to boarding
aircraft.
Restricted Area -
correct answer ✅Any area locked or posted by the airport to
either prohibit or limit entry or access to specific authorized
persons.
Security Identification Display Area -
correct answer ✅Portions of the airport, specified in the Airport
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Security Program, in which certain security measures specified in 49
CFR Part 1540 are carried out.
Automated Access Control Systems (AACS) -
correct answer ✅The system used by the Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport that restricts entry into specific areas of the
airport through the use of airport ID badges.
Access Control Office (ACO) -
correct answer ✅The office that oversees and supports the airport
badging system and the AACS. All badges are issued from this
office.
Air Operations Area (AOA) -
correct answer ✅The are of the airport that is bounded by a fence
and is primarily used for aircraft taxiing, landing, takeoff and all
aircraft related activities. It can only be accessed while displaying
authorized ID badges.
Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) -
correct answer ✅The airport's primary security contact for
security-related activities and communications with the TSA and
airport tenants.