AAAE ACE SECURITY MODULE 2 EXAM 200+ PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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1. What is the primary purpose of the Airport Security Program (ASP)?
a) To outline airport parking procedures
b) To describe security measures, protocols, and responsibilities for protecting the airport
c) To provide a guide for airline scheduling
d) To establish retail operations guidelines
Answer: b) To describe security measures, protocols, and responsibilities for protecting the
airport
Explanation: The Airport Security Program (ASP) is a comprehensive document required by the
TSA that details how an airport will meet security requirements .
2. Which federal agency has primary responsibility for aviation security in the United States?
a) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
b) Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
c) Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
d) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Answer: b) Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Explanation: The TSA is the primary federal agency responsible for aviation security, established
by the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001 .
3. Under 49 CFR Part 1542, who is ultimately responsible for security at a commercial airport?
a) The airport director
b) The TSA Federal Security Director
,c) The airport operator
d) The airline security coordinator
Answer: c) The airport operator
Explanation: 49 CFR Part 1542 places the responsibility for security on the airport operator, who
must implement and maintain an approved Airport Security Program .
4. What is the definition of a "sterile area" in airport security?
a) Any area where passengers are screened
b) The area beyond the screening checkpoint where passengers have been screened
c) The aircraft boarding area only
d) The baggage claim area
Answer: b) The area beyond the screening checkpoint where passengers have been screened
Explanation: The sterile area is defined as the area where passengers have been screened and
are under continuous monitoring before boarding .
5. Which regulation governs airport security for commercial service airports?
a) 49 CFR Part 1540
b) 49 CFR Part 1542
c) 49 CFR Part 1544
d) 49 CFR Part 1500
Answer: b) 49 CFR Part 1542
Explanation: 49 CFR Part 1542 specifically addresses airport security requirements for
commercial service airports .
6. What is the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA)?
a) The area where badges are issued
b) An area where unescorted access requires proper identification
,c) The TSA screening checkpoint
d) The airport operations center
Answer: b) An area where unescorted access requires proper identification
Explanation: A SIDA is an area of the airport where security measures are implemented and
unescorted access requires proper identification .
7. Which of the following is NOT a required component of an Airport Security Program?
a) Description of the airport's security measures
b) Airport parking rates and fees
c) Procedures for controlling access to secured areas
d) Description of law enforcement support
Answer: b) Airport parking rates and fees
Explanation: The ASP focuses on security measures, access control, and law enforcement, not
commercial operations like parking fees .
8. Who is responsible for approving an airport's Security Program?
a) The airport director
b) The local police chief
c) The TSA
d) The FAA
Answer: c) The TSA
Explanation: The TSA must review and approve all airport security programs to ensure they
meet federal requirements .
9. What is the purpose of the Airport Security Coordinator (ASC)?
a) To coordinate airline schedules
b) To serve as the primary point of contact for security matters between the airport and TSA
, c) To manage airport maintenance
d) To oversee retail operations
Answer: b) To serve as the primary point of contact for security matters between the airport
and TSA
Explanation: The ASC is designated by the airport operator and is responsible for implementing
and coordinating the ASP .
10. According to 49 CFR 1542, who must be designated as the Airport Security Coordinator?
a) Any airport employee
b) The airport operator must designate an individual
c) The TSA Federal Security Director
d) The local police chief
Answer: b) The airport operator must designate an individual
Explanation: The airport operator must designate an individual to serve as the Airport Security
Coordinator .
11. What is the maximum fine for a violation of 49 CFR Part 1542 by an airport operator?
a) $5,000 per violation
b) $10,000 per violation
c) $13,910 per violation (as adjusted)
d) $50,000 per violation
Answer: c) $13,910 per violation (as adjusted)
Explanation: Civil penalties for security violations are adjusted periodically; the current
maximum is $13,910 per violation .
12. What is the primary purpose of an Airport Security Badge?
a) To identify employees for parking access
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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1. What is the primary purpose of the Airport Security Program (ASP)?
a) To outline airport parking procedures
b) To describe security measures, protocols, and responsibilities for protecting the airport
c) To provide a guide for airline scheduling
d) To establish retail operations guidelines
Answer: b) To describe security measures, protocols, and responsibilities for protecting the
airport
Explanation: The Airport Security Program (ASP) is a comprehensive document required by the
TSA that details how an airport will meet security requirements .
2. Which federal agency has primary responsibility for aviation security in the United States?
a) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
b) Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
c) Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
d) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Answer: b) Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Explanation: The TSA is the primary federal agency responsible for aviation security, established
by the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001 .
3. Under 49 CFR Part 1542, who is ultimately responsible for security at a commercial airport?
a) The airport director
b) The TSA Federal Security Director
,c) The airport operator
d) The airline security coordinator
Answer: c) The airport operator
Explanation: 49 CFR Part 1542 places the responsibility for security on the airport operator, who
must implement and maintain an approved Airport Security Program .
4. What is the definition of a "sterile area" in airport security?
a) Any area where passengers are screened
b) The area beyond the screening checkpoint where passengers have been screened
c) The aircraft boarding area only
d) The baggage claim area
Answer: b) The area beyond the screening checkpoint where passengers have been screened
Explanation: The sterile area is defined as the area where passengers have been screened and
are under continuous monitoring before boarding .
5. Which regulation governs airport security for commercial service airports?
a) 49 CFR Part 1540
b) 49 CFR Part 1542
c) 49 CFR Part 1544
d) 49 CFR Part 1500
Answer: b) 49 CFR Part 1542
Explanation: 49 CFR Part 1542 specifically addresses airport security requirements for
commercial service airports .
6. What is the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA)?
a) The area where badges are issued
b) An area where unescorted access requires proper identification
,c) The TSA screening checkpoint
d) The airport operations center
Answer: b) An area where unescorted access requires proper identification
Explanation: A SIDA is an area of the airport where security measures are implemented and
unescorted access requires proper identification .
7. Which of the following is NOT a required component of an Airport Security Program?
a) Description of the airport's security measures
b) Airport parking rates and fees
c) Procedures for controlling access to secured areas
d) Description of law enforcement support
Answer: b) Airport parking rates and fees
Explanation: The ASP focuses on security measures, access control, and law enforcement, not
commercial operations like parking fees .
8. Who is responsible for approving an airport's Security Program?
a) The airport director
b) The local police chief
c) The TSA
d) The FAA
Answer: c) The TSA
Explanation: The TSA must review and approve all airport security programs to ensure they
meet federal requirements .
9. What is the purpose of the Airport Security Coordinator (ASC)?
a) To coordinate airline schedules
b) To serve as the primary point of contact for security matters between the airport and TSA
, c) To manage airport maintenance
d) To oversee retail operations
Answer: b) To serve as the primary point of contact for security matters between the airport
and TSA
Explanation: The ASC is designated by the airport operator and is responsible for implementing
and coordinating the ASP .
10. According to 49 CFR 1542, who must be designated as the Airport Security Coordinator?
a) Any airport employee
b) The airport operator must designate an individual
c) The TSA Federal Security Director
d) The local police chief
Answer: b) The airport operator must designate an individual
Explanation: The airport operator must designate an individual to serve as the Airport Security
Coordinator .
11. What is the maximum fine for a violation of 49 CFR Part 1542 by an airport operator?
a) $5,000 per violation
b) $10,000 per violation
c) $13,910 per violation (as adjusted)
d) $50,000 per violation
Answer: c) $13,910 per violation (as adjusted)
Explanation: Civil penalties for security violations are adjusted periodically; the current
maximum is $13,910 per violation .
12. What is the primary purpose of an Airport Security Badge?
a) To identify employees for parking access
