Definitions [DFW SIDA Training Pocket
Guide] Exam Questions & Answers2
Air Operations Area (AOA) - ANSWERS-The area of the DFW Airport that is bounded by a fence
or to which access is otherwise restricted and which is primarily used or intended to be used for
landing, taking-off or surface maneuvering of an aircraft.
Non-Sterile - ANSWERS-Any public locations outside of the passenger screening checkpoints.
Examples are: the baggage claim areas and the ticket counter areas. -- Both airport visitors and
employees can access this area.
Secured areas - ANSWERS-Portions of the airport, specified in the Airport Security Program, in
which certain security measures specified in 49 CFR Part 1542 are carried out. The AOA or
"Ramp" and adjacent baggage processing areas are considered these areas. -- A person in these
areas must do the following:
* properly display a valid security badge or have an approved escort;
* enter the area through designated entrances/access points;
* exit the area through designated exits/access points.
Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) - ANSWERS-A portion of the airport, specified in the
Airport Security Program, in which security measures specified in 49 CFR Part 1450 are carried
out. This area includes the Secured area and the AOA.
* The baggage make-up areas beneath the terminal buildings (where baggage is sorted, loaded
and unloaded) is considered part of the area.
Guide] Exam Questions & Answers2
Air Operations Area (AOA) - ANSWERS-The area of the DFW Airport that is bounded by a fence
or to which access is otherwise restricted and which is primarily used or intended to be used for
landing, taking-off or surface maneuvering of an aircraft.
Non-Sterile - ANSWERS-Any public locations outside of the passenger screening checkpoints.
Examples are: the baggage claim areas and the ticket counter areas. -- Both airport visitors and
employees can access this area.
Secured areas - ANSWERS-Portions of the airport, specified in the Airport Security Program, in
which certain security measures specified in 49 CFR Part 1542 are carried out. The AOA or
"Ramp" and adjacent baggage processing areas are considered these areas. -- A person in these
areas must do the following:
* properly display a valid security badge or have an approved escort;
* enter the area through designated entrances/access points;
* exit the area through designated exits/access points.
Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) - ANSWERS-A portion of the airport, specified in the
Airport Security Program, in which security measures specified in 49 CFR Part 1450 are carried
out. This area includes the Secured area and the AOA.
* The baggage make-up areas beneath the terminal buildings (where baggage is sorted, loaded
and unloaded) is considered part of the area.
