AAAE ACE SECURITY MODULE 2 EXAM 100 VERIFIED
QUESTIONS WITH DEFINITIVE ANSWERS NEWEST A+ SCORE
SOLUTION REVIEW
Where can the Transportation Security Regulations be found?
In title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, chapter XII.
What is the role of TSA?
Transportation Security Administration.
What does 'United States' include geographically?
States, District of Columbia, territories, possessions, airspace.
How is 'must' used in the rules of construction?
In an imperative sense, similar to 'shall'.
How is 'may' used in the rules of construction?
In a permissive sense to state authority.
What does 'includes' mean in the rules of construction?
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,Means 'includes but is not limited to'.
What is Sensitive Security Information (SSI)?
Information detrimental to transportation security if released
publicly.
What are some examples of SSI?
No-Fly and Selectee List, Screening Standard Operating
Procedures, Security Directives, Information Circulars, Airport
Security Programs, Aircraft Operator Standard Security
Program.
What are the criteria for information to be classified as SSI?
Related to transportation security, release must be
detrimental, falls under one of the 16 categories defined by 49
CFR Part 1520.5(b).
What are the 16 categories of SSI related to aviation security?
1. Security Programs and Contingency Plans (ASP, Aircraft
Operator Standard Security Program), 2. Security Directives
(sds), 3. Performance Specifications, 4. Information Circulars
(ics), 5. Vulnerability Assessments, 6. Security Inspection or
Investigative Information.
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,What is the purpose of the Air Transportation Security Act of
1974?
To create SSI and allow FAA to share intelligence information.
When was SSI expanded into all forms of transportation?
After 9/11.
Where was SSI moved after 9/11?
Title 49 CFR Part 1520.
What activities does SSI include?
Security activities, research and development.
What are some examples of information that would be
classified as SSI?
Personnel, medical or similar files, trade secrets, privileged or
confidential information.
What is the purpose of classifying information as SSI?
To protect privacy, trade secrets, and transportation security.
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, What is the purpose of the Airport Security Program (ASP)?
To establish security measures at airports.
What is the purpose of the Aircraft Operator Standard Security
Program?
To establish security measures for aircraft operators.
What are Security Directives (sds)?
Instructions issued by TSA to address specific security threats.
What are Performance Specifications?
Specifications for checkpoint or checked baggage screening
equipment.
What are Information Circulars (ics)?
Advisory information about potential threats.
What are Vulnerability Assessments?
Assessments of security vulnerabilities.
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QUESTIONS WITH DEFINITIVE ANSWERS NEWEST A+ SCORE
SOLUTION REVIEW
Where can the Transportation Security Regulations be found?
In title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, chapter XII.
What is the role of TSA?
Transportation Security Administration.
What does 'United States' include geographically?
States, District of Columbia, territories, possessions, airspace.
How is 'must' used in the rules of construction?
In an imperative sense, similar to 'shall'.
How is 'may' used in the rules of construction?
In a permissive sense to state authority.
What does 'includes' mean in the rules of construction?
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,Means 'includes but is not limited to'.
What is Sensitive Security Information (SSI)?
Information detrimental to transportation security if released
publicly.
What are some examples of SSI?
No-Fly and Selectee List, Screening Standard Operating
Procedures, Security Directives, Information Circulars, Airport
Security Programs, Aircraft Operator Standard Security
Program.
What are the criteria for information to be classified as SSI?
Related to transportation security, release must be
detrimental, falls under one of the 16 categories defined by 49
CFR Part 1520.5(b).
What are the 16 categories of SSI related to aviation security?
1. Security Programs and Contingency Plans (ASP, Aircraft
Operator Standard Security Program), 2. Security Directives
(sds), 3. Performance Specifications, 4. Information Circulars
(ics), 5. Vulnerability Assessments, 6. Security Inspection or
Investigative Information.
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,What is the purpose of the Air Transportation Security Act of
1974?
To create SSI and allow FAA to share intelligence information.
When was SSI expanded into all forms of transportation?
After 9/11.
Where was SSI moved after 9/11?
Title 49 CFR Part 1520.
What activities does SSI include?
Security activities, research and development.
What are some examples of information that would be
classified as SSI?
Personnel, medical or similar files, trade secrets, privileged or
confidential information.
What is the purpose of classifying information as SSI?
To protect privacy, trade secrets, and transportation security.
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, What is the purpose of the Airport Security Program (ASP)?
To establish security measures at airports.
What is the purpose of the Aircraft Operator Standard Security
Program?
To establish security measures for aircraft operators.
What are Security Directives (sds)?
Instructions issued by TSA to address specific security threats.
What are Performance Specifications?
Specifications for checkpoint or checked baggage screening
equipment.
What are Information Circulars (ics)?
Advisory information about potential threats.
What are Vulnerability Assessments?
Assessments of security vulnerabilities.
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