Definitions [DFW SIDA
Training Pocket Guide]
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
[LATEST 2026-2027] 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
Air Operations Area (AOA) - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - 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. 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) - CORRECT ANSWER-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.
* NOTE: Jet bridges are not considered as designated entrance points.
Sterile area - CORRECT ANSWER-The portion of an airport terminal accessible to the travelling
public that is controlled through the screening of persons and property and provides passengers
access to boarding aircraft.
* Screening checkpoints use badge readers, automated imaging technology, metal detectors, x-
ray machines and other security devices to screen access of persons and property.
* Only ticketed passengers and DFW Airport badge holders who are authorized for this area
access may enter.
* NOTE: Failure to comply with this area's access requirements may lead to criminal arrest.
Restricted area - CORRECT ANSWER-Any area locked or posted by the airport to either prohibit
or limit entry or access to specific authorized persons.
* This area includes the Secured areas, the Air Operations Area (AOA) and the Security
Identification Display Area (SIDA).
Training Pocket Guide]
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
[LATEST 2026-2027] 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
Air Operations Area (AOA) - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - 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. 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) - CORRECT ANSWER-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.
* NOTE: Jet bridges are not considered as designated entrance points.
Sterile area - CORRECT ANSWER-The portion of an airport terminal accessible to the travelling
public that is controlled through the screening of persons and property and provides passengers
access to boarding aircraft.
* Screening checkpoints use badge readers, automated imaging technology, metal detectors, x-
ray machines and other security devices to screen access of persons and property.
* Only ticketed passengers and DFW Airport badge holders who are authorized for this area
access may enter.
* NOTE: Failure to comply with this area's access requirements may lead to criminal arrest.
Restricted area - CORRECT ANSWER-Any area locked or posted by the airport to either prohibit
or limit entry or access to specific authorized persons.
* This area includes the Secured areas, the Air Operations Area (AOA) and the Security
Identification Display Area (SIDA).
