TSA 12.5 SSP GSC-ISC Exam 2022 with complete solution
1 . The aviation security rules of the TSA TFSSP apply to all aircraft:
Operating with a certificate issued under Part 119 with a maximum certificated takeoff
weight of 12,500 pounds or more.
2 . True or False? Operators must allow the TSA to conduct inspections to ensure
compliance with the TFSSP. For this inspection, TSA does not require access or
identification media issued or approved by an airport or aircraft operator in order to
access secure areas.
True, when performing duties under the TSA such as to inspect or test compliance.
3 . The operator's security program must be:
All of the answers are correct.
4 . True or False? Maintenance of the TFSSP may be accomplished in either electronic
or hardcopy formats.
ForwardedTrue, and electronic copies must be password-protected.
5 . If any procedure in the TFSSP cannot be carried out by a direct employee or
authorized representative, or when applicable by a foreign government charged with
performing security procedures, the twelve-five operator must:
Immediately notify its assigned PSI.
6 . Which of the following would be considered a Sterile Area?
Passenger boarding area controlled by an operator or TSA
7 . An individual who is not a direct employee of the twelve-five aircraft operator, but
who is authorized to act on the operator's behalf to perform security measures is a(n):
Authorized representative.
8 . The Transportation Security Administration was created through what legislative act?
The Aviation and Transportation Security Act of November 2001
9 . True or False? The Under Secretary of the Transportation Security Administration
has congressional statutory authority to issue, rescind, and revise such regulations as
are necessary to carry out the functions of the TSA.
True; though any regulation or security directive issued under such authority is subject
to review by the Transportation Security Oversight Board.
10 . Which of the following persons would be considered a Direct Twelve-Five Aircraft
Operator Employee?
Only individuals employed and paid directly by the 12.5 operator.
11 . Which of the following information would be used to determine positive target
identification?
Aircraft registration number.
12 . Who is designated as responsible for direct oversight of a twelve-five aircraft
operator's implementation of and compliance with its TSA-approved security program?
Principal Security Inspector (PSI).
1 . Fraudulent or intentional falsification of security program records, reports, or other
materials is prohibited. This includes which of the following?
Intentionally false statements or entries.
2 . Sensitive security information (SSI) is information obtained or developed in the
conduct of security activities, including research and development, for which disclosure
would:
, All of the answers are correct.
3 . Which of the following would be considered Sensitive Security Information?
Security training materials.
4 . SSI should only be disclosed to those with a need to know. To prevent unauthorized
access to SSI personnel should safeguard it, such as through which of the following
methods?
Clearly marking SSI and storing it in a secure location.
5 . Generally, a person has a need to know SSI, when they are:
Performing duties related to transportation security activities, training to do so, or
supervising someone performing those duties.
6 . When paper records contain SSI it should be marked with the protective marking and
distribution limitation statement in which of the following locations?
Each page, title page, and the outside of any front or back cover (including binders or
folders).
7 . When a record considered SSI is in a non-paper form, such as an audio or video file,
how should it be marked?
In such a way as to ensure that the viewer or listener is reasonably likely to see or hear
them when obtaining access to the record.
8 . When a covered person no longer requires SSI (such as printed materials) to carry
out a transportation security function, the SSI should be destroyed in such a way as to
preclude reconstruction or recognition of the information. What is the exception to this?
When the record is required to be kept under state or local law.
1 . True or False? A CHRC (fingerprint-based criminal history records check) is required
for each flight crewmember for each aircraft operator.
True, this must be completed prior to being permitted to serve as a flight crewmember.
2 . If a CHRC results in the disclosure of an arrest for a disqualifying criminal offense
and no disposition, the aircraft operator must:
Determine if the arrest resulted in a conviction or not prior to determining the status of
the flight crewmember.
3 . If a CHRC is returned with disqualifying offenses, the pilot must be:
Provided notification and a copy of the record (if requested).
4 . How long does an individual have to notify an operator of his or her intent to correct
any information on a CHRC that is believed to be inaccurate?
30 days.
5 . Records obtained through a CHRC will be:
Destroyed, maintained, or controlled only by direct employees.
6 . For how long must CHRC records be maintained and made accessible by the TSA
upon their request?
180 days after termination of flight crew privileges.
7 . It is the flight crewmember's responsibility to inform the operator of any disqualifying
offense within __________ of the conviction or finding of not guilty by reason of insanity.
24 hours.
8 . An annual audit of CHRC must be completed of a random selection of records,
consisting of:
At least 5% of covered employees.
1 . The aviation security rules of the TSA TFSSP apply to all aircraft:
Operating with a certificate issued under Part 119 with a maximum certificated takeoff
weight of 12,500 pounds or more.
2 . True or False? Operators must allow the TSA to conduct inspections to ensure
compliance with the TFSSP. For this inspection, TSA does not require access or
identification media issued or approved by an airport or aircraft operator in order to
access secure areas.
True, when performing duties under the TSA such as to inspect or test compliance.
3 . The operator's security program must be:
All of the answers are correct.
4 . True or False? Maintenance of the TFSSP may be accomplished in either electronic
or hardcopy formats.
ForwardedTrue, and electronic copies must be password-protected.
5 . If any procedure in the TFSSP cannot be carried out by a direct employee or
authorized representative, or when applicable by a foreign government charged with
performing security procedures, the twelve-five operator must:
Immediately notify its assigned PSI.
6 . Which of the following would be considered a Sterile Area?
Passenger boarding area controlled by an operator or TSA
7 . An individual who is not a direct employee of the twelve-five aircraft operator, but
who is authorized to act on the operator's behalf to perform security measures is a(n):
Authorized representative.
8 . The Transportation Security Administration was created through what legislative act?
The Aviation and Transportation Security Act of November 2001
9 . True or False? The Under Secretary of the Transportation Security Administration
has congressional statutory authority to issue, rescind, and revise such regulations as
are necessary to carry out the functions of the TSA.
True; though any regulation or security directive issued under such authority is subject
to review by the Transportation Security Oversight Board.
10 . Which of the following persons would be considered a Direct Twelve-Five Aircraft
Operator Employee?
Only individuals employed and paid directly by the 12.5 operator.
11 . Which of the following information would be used to determine positive target
identification?
Aircraft registration number.
12 . Who is designated as responsible for direct oversight of a twelve-five aircraft
operator's implementation of and compliance with its TSA-approved security program?
Principal Security Inspector (PSI).
1 . Fraudulent or intentional falsification of security program records, reports, or other
materials is prohibited. This includes which of the following?
Intentionally false statements or entries.
2 . Sensitive security information (SSI) is information obtained or developed in the
conduct of security activities, including research and development, for which disclosure
would:
, All of the answers are correct.
3 . Which of the following would be considered Sensitive Security Information?
Security training materials.
4 . SSI should only be disclosed to those with a need to know. To prevent unauthorized
access to SSI personnel should safeguard it, such as through which of the following
methods?
Clearly marking SSI and storing it in a secure location.
5 . Generally, a person has a need to know SSI, when they are:
Performing duties related to transportation security activities, training to do so, or
supervising someone performing those duties.
6 . When paper records contain SSI it should be marked with the protective marking and
distribution limitation statement in which of the following locations?
Each page, title page, and the outside of any front or back cover (including binders or
folders).
7 . When a record considered SSI is in a non-paper form, such as an audio or video file,
how should it be marked?
In such a way as to ensure that the viewer or listener is reasonably likely to see or hear
them when obtaining access to the record.
8 . When a covered person no longer requires SSI (such as printed materials) to carry
out a transportation security function, the SSI should be destroyed in such a way as to
preclude reconstruction or recognition of the information. What is the exception to this?
When the record is required to be kept under state or local law.
1 . True or False? A CHRC (fingerprint-based criminal history records check) is required
for each flight crewmember for each aircraft operator.
True, this must be completed prior to being permitted to serve as a flight crewmember.
2 . If a CHRC results in the disclosure of an arrest for a disqualifying criminal offense
and no disposition, the aircraft operator must:
Determine if the arrest resulted in a conviction or not prior to determining the status of
the flight crewmember.
3 . If a CHRC is returned with disqualifying offenses, the pilot must be:
Provided notification and a copy of the record (if requested).
4 . How long does an individual have to notify an operator of his or her intent to correct
any information on a CHRC that is believed to be inaccurate?
30 days.
5 . Records obtained through a CHRC will be:
Destroyed, maintained, or controlled only by direct employees.
6 . For how long must CHRC records be maintained and made accessible by the TSA
upon their request?
180 days after termination of flight crew privileges.
7 . It is the flight crewmember's responsibility to inform the operator of any disqualifying
offense within __________ of the conviction or finding of not guilty by reason of insanity.
24 hours.
8 . An annual audit of CHRC must be completed of a random selection of records,
consisting of:
At least 5% of covered employees.
