NJ & NY Port Authority
SIDA Practice
Questions &
Answers(RATED A)
Aircraft - ANSWER for the purpose of this study guide, aircraft is defined as a fixed wing aircraft
(examples are 747,777,a320,a380, jet or propeller aircraft) or helicopter.
Air Operations Area (AOA) - ANSWER This area includes aircraft movement areas, aircraft parking areas,
aircraft loading ramps, and aircraft safety areas, and any adjacent areas (such as general aviation areas).
Airport Police - ANSWER Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) officers working at the Airport.
Airport Security Manager - ANSWER The Airport's primary contact for security-related activities,
communications, training and compliance with TSA regulations.
Airport Security Program (ASP) - ANSWER an airport operator's security program required and approved
by the TSA. Airports must follow approved programs and ensure those security measures outline in the
program are complied with by all tenants and users of the Airport
Airfield - ANSWER A part of the AOA, that support aircraft operations, such as runways and taxiways.
, Challenge - ANSWER a demand to produce and display an Airport Security ID card in accordance with
TSA regulations. Personnel with an Airport Security ID card are required to challenge anyone not
appropriately displaying an Airport Security ID card in the restricted areas of the airport.
Escort - ANSWER when an individual that has airport approval to escort individual(s) or accompany or
monitor the activities of individual(s) who do not have unescorted access to the restricted area.
FAA - ANSWER Federal Aviation Administration that regulates the Aviation Industry
General Aviation (GA) - ANSWER General Aviations (GA) is the term for all civil aviation operations other
than scheduled air services and Non-scheduled air transport operations. General aviation flights range
from gliders and powered parachutes to corporate business jet flights.
Piggybacking - ANSWER When an unauthorized person enters a restricted area using the access
privileges of a person who is authorized to gain entry. This is an illegal and unauthorized act.
What do ID cards posses? - ANSWER There are rules, regulations, and responsibilities that must be
followed by Airport Security ID card holders. Not following, will result in the card being suspended or
revoked.
Can ID cards be lended or borrowed? - ANSWER No, only to be used by the individual to whom it has
been issued
Where are ID cards worn? - ANSWER Airport Security ID cards must be worn on the outermost Clothing,
above the waist and below the Neck.
When must ID cards be worn? - ANSWER ID cards MUST be worn at all times while in a Sterile or Secured
Area.
When must Lost or Stolen Airport Security ID cards be reports? - ANSWER Immediately, If stolen it must
be reported to PAPD.
SIDA Practice
Questions &
Answers(RATED A)
Aircraft - ANSWER for the purpose of this study guide, aircraft is defined as a fixed wing aircraft
(examples are 747,777,a320,a380, jet or propeller aircraft) or helicopter.
Air Operations Area (AOA) - ANSWER This area includes aircraft movement areas, aircraft parking areas,
aircraft loading ramps, and aircraft safety areas, and any adjacent areas (such as general aviation areas).
Airport Police - ANSWER Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) officers working at the Airport.
Airport Security Manager - ANSWER The Airport's primary contact for security-related activities,
communications, training and compliance with TSA regulations.
Airport Security Program (ASP) - ANSWER an airport operator's security program required and approved
by the TSA. Airports must follow approved programs and ensure those security measures outline in the
program are complied with by all tenants and users of the Airport
Airfield - ANSWER A part of the AOA, that support aircraft operations, such as runways and taxiways.
, Challenge - ANSWER a demand to produce and display an Airport Security ID card in accordance with
TSA regulations. Personnel with an Airport Security ID card are required to challenge anyone not
appropriately displaying an Airport Security ID card in the restricted areas of the airport.
Escort - ANSWER when an individual that has airport approval to escort individual(s) or accompany or
monitor the activities of individual(s) who do not have unescorted access to the restricted area.
FAA - ANSWER Federal Aviation Administration that regulates the Aviation Industry
General Aviation (GA) - ANSWER General Aviations (GA) is the term for all civil aviation operations other
than scheduled air services and Non-scheduled air transport operations. General aviation flights range
from gliders and powered parachutes to corporate business jet flights.
Piggybacking - ANSWER When an unauthorized person enters a restricted area using the access
privileges of a person who is authorized to gain entry. This is an illegal and unauthorized act.
What do ID cards posses? - ANSWER There are rules, regulations, and responsibilities that must be
followed by Airport Security ID card holders. Not following, will result in the card being suspended or
revoked.
Can ID cards be lended or borrowed? - ANSWER No, only to be used by the individual to whom it has
been issued
Where are ID cards worn? - ANSWER Airport Security ID cards must be worn on the outermost Clothing,
above the waist and below the Neck.
When must ID cards be worn? - ANSWER ID cards MUST be worn at all times while in a Sterile or Secured
Area.
When must Lost or Stolen Airport Security ID cards be reports? - ANSWER Immediately, If stolen it must
be reported to PAPD.
