AAAE CERTIFIED MEMBER EXAM ACTUAL TEST
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ An airport executive must be aware that he or she works for
the_____________ and not the individual. Answer: position
◉ ________________, __________________ and _____________- are three areas
that an airport executive must immediately investigate to determine
their level of authority. Answer: agreements, purchasing, and
personnel
◉ A ________________ is a written motion adopted by a vote of the
governing authority. Answer: resolution
◉ _________________ are a bundle of items that are voted on, without
discussion, as a package. Answer: consent agendas
◉ The ___________ allows topics to be discussed in a public forum
before the governing body votes on it. Answer: regular agenda
,◉ Some items may be scheduled for __________________- with the
governing body but only for the purposes of information gathering.
Answer: public discussion
◉ Everything said or done in executive session is ________-. Answer:
confidential
◉ AT a commercial service airport, the air carriers commonly meet
on a monthly basis at the ________________--. Answer: station managers
meeting
◉ public participation should be focused on building ______________
and recognizing the needs and desires of those potentially affected
by the policy change. Answer: informed consent
◉ The goal of the policy makers in building informed consent is not
necessarily to make everyone happy about the project but instead to
increase ____________ to accept the project. Answer: general
willingness
◉ ________________ focuses on following legislation at the federal, state,
or local level, and, in some cases, attempts to garner support for
certain projects and programs. Answer: intergovernmental relations
, ◉ the _________________ or role focuses on attending regional and
economic development planning meetings, developing position
papers on legislative and policy issues, representing the airport in
regional forums with federal, state, and local government officials,
and preparing talking points and presentations for board members
and the airport executive. Answer: governmental affairs function
◉ an ___________ or _______________, such as a lobbyist, is often helpful in
providing insight into the details of legislation and the legislative
process. Answer: attorney or legislative specialist
◉ AAAE holds more than _____ domestic and international meetings
each year with ___________ attendees. Answer: 90; 10,000
◉ When AAAE members need assistance interpreting or advocating
for a position on pending or existing legislation, the AAAE legislative
affairs team --- _____________________ --- provides strong and effective
representation for america's airport system on capitol hill.. Answer:
airport legislative alliance
◉ _______________ keep members up to date on the status of pending
legislation. Answer: airport alerts
◉ _________ provide insights into the various hearings that affect
airport operators including TSA, FAA, and DHS testimony. Answer:
hearing reports
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ An airport executive must be aware that he or she works for
the_____________ and not the individual. Answer: position
◉ ________________, __________________ and _____________- are three areas
that an airport executive must immediately investigate to determine
their level of authority. Answer: agreements, purchasing, and
personnel
◉ A ________________ is a written motion adopted by a vote of the
governing authority. Answer: resolution
◉ _________________ are a bundle of items that are voted on, without
discussion, as a package. Answer: consent agendas
◉ The ___________ allows topics to be discussed in a public forum
before the governing body votes on it. Answer: regular agenda
,◉ Some items may be scheduled for __________________- with the
governing body but only for the purposes of information gathering.
Answer: public discussion
◉ Everything said or done in executive session is ________-. Answer:
confidential
◉ AT a commercial service airport, the air carriers commonly meet
on a monthly basis at the ________________--. Answer: station managers
meeting
◉ public participation should be focused on building ______________
and recognizing the needs and desires of those potentially affected
by the policy change. Answer: informed consent
◉ The goal of the policy makers in building informed consent is not
necessarily to make everyone happy about the project but instead to
increase ____________ to accept the project. Answer: general
willingness
◉ ________________ focuses on following legislation at the federal, state,
or local level, and, in some cases, attempts to garner support for
certain projects and programs. Answer: intergovernmental relations
, ◉ the _________________ or role focuses on attending regional and
economic development planning meetings, developing position
papers on legislative and policy issues, representing the airport in
regional forums with federal, state, and local government officials,
and preparing talking points and presentations for board members
and the airport executive. Answer: governmental affairs function
◉ an ___________ or _______________, such as a lobbyist, is often helpful in
providing insight into the details of legislation and the legislative
process. Answer: attorney or legislative specialist
◉ AAAE holds more than _____ domestic and international meetings
each year with ___________ attendees. Answer: 90; 10,000
◉ When AAAE members need assistance interpreting or advocating
for a position on pending or existing legislation, the AAAE legislative
affairs team --- _____________________ --- provides strong and effective
representation for america's airport system on capitol hill.. Answer:
airport legislative alliance
◉ _______________ keep members up to date on the status of pending
legislation. Answer: airport alerts
◉ _________ provide insights into the various hearings that affect
airport operators including TSA, FAA, and DHS testimony. Answer:
hearing reports
