ACE Airport Security Certification Exam (AAAE) {NEW
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EXAM OVERVIEW
Aspect Details
Certification ACE – Airport Certified Employee (Airport Security)
Administering Body American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)
Exam Format multiple-choice questions, 2-hour time limit
Passing Score 70%
SECTION 1: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK & TSA REQUIREMENTS (Questions 1-25)
Q1. What is the primary U.S. federal regulation that specifically governs airport
security for commercial service airports, establishing the requirements for security
programs and Airport Security Coordinators?
A) 49 CFR Part 1540, covering general civil aviation security rules
B) 49 CFR Part 1542, which directly mandates the security procedures for airport operators
,C) 49 CFR Part 1544, which focuses on the security of aircraft operators
D) 49 CFR Part 1546, which applies to foreign air carriers and their security measures
Correct Answer: B. 49 CFR Part 1542, which directly mandates the security
procedures for airport operators
49 CFR Part 1542, "Airport Security," is the specific regulation requiring airport operators to
implement security procedures, designate an Airport Security Coordinator (ASC), and
maintain an approved Airport Security Program (ASP). This is the foundational regulation for
airport operators .
Q2. Which federal agency holds the primary statutory authority and responsibility for
overseeing civil aviation security in the United States?
A) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
B) Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
C) Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
D) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Correct Answer: C. Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was established by the Aviation and
Transportation Security Act of 2001 to be the principal agency responsible for security
across all transportation modes, with civil aviation being its primary focus .
Q3. What is the Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) and when was this position
created?
A) A position created in 2001 to oversee airport law enforcement
B) An individual ensuring consistent application of aviation security regulations, created in
1991
,C) A role established in 1974 to manage baggage screening
D) A position created in 1988 after Pan Am Flight 103
Correct Answer: B. An individual ensuring consistent application of aviation security
regulations, created in 1991
The Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) position was created in 1991 to ensure consistent
application of aviation security regulations. Before 9/11, the role was typically held by the
airport manager or an assistant .
Q4. According to 49 CFR Part 1542, what is a primary requirement for the individual
designated as the Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) for a commercial airport?
A) The ASC must be a sworn law enforcement officer with arrest powers
B) The ASC must be available on a 24-hour basis to serve as the primary contact for TSA
security matters
C) The ASC must be a direct employee of the TSA stationed at the airport
D) The ASC must hold a Top Secret security clearance from the federal government
Correct Answer: B. The ASC must be available on a 24-hour basis to serve as the
primary contact for TSA security matters
Part 1542.3 requires the ASC to serve as the airport operator's primary and immediate
contact for security-related activities and communications with TSA. The ASC must be
available to the TSA on a 24-hour basis .
Q5. What must Airport Security Coordinators ensure compliance with?
, A) Part 1542, Security Directives, and the Airport Security Program (ASP)
B) Only the Airport Security Program
C) Only Part 1542 regulations
D) Only Security Directives from TSA
Correct Answer: A. Part 1542, Security Directives, and the Airport Security Program
(ASP)
ASCs must ensure compliance with Part 1542 regulations, Security Directives, and the
Airport Security Program (ASP). This comprehensive compliance responsibility is central to
the ASC role .
Q6. Which TSA official holds the highest-ranking authority at the local or regional
airport level, responsible for oversight of all screening operations and approval of the
Airport Security Program?
A) Airport Security Coordinator (ASC)
B) Federal Security Director (FSD)
C) Transportation Security Inspector (TSI)
D) Ground Security Coordinator (GSC)
Correct Answer: B. Federal Security Director (FSD)
The Federal Security Director (FSD) is TSA's senior representative at an airport. The FSD
has final authority over passenger and baggage screening operations, compliance with the
ASP, and is the approving authority for the airport's security program .
Q7. What does the acronym "SIDA" stand for in the context of airport security access
control?
VERSION} Questions with Correct Answers and
Detailed Explanations LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
INSTANT PDF DOWNLOAD
EXAM OVERVIEW
Aspect Details
Certification ACE – Airport Certified Employee (Airport Security)
Administering Body American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)
Exam Format multiple-choice questions, 2-hour time limit
Passing Score 70%
SECTION 1: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK & TSA REQUIREMENTS (Questions 1-25)
Q1. What is the primary U.S. federal regulation that specifically governs airport
security for commercial service airports, establishing the requirements for security
programs and Airport Security Coordinators?
A) 49 CFR Part 1540, covering general civil aviation security rules
B) 49 CFR Part 1542, which directly mandates the security procedures for airport operators
,C) 49 CFR Part 1544, which focuses on the security of aircraft operators
D) 49 CFR Part 1546, which applies to foreign air carriers and their security measures
Correct Answer: B. 49 CFR Part 1542, which directly mandates the security
procedures for airport operators
49 CFR Part 1542, "Airport Security," is the specific regulation requiring airport operators to
implement security procedures, designate an Airport Security Coordinator (ASC), and
maintain an approved Airport Security Program (ASP). This is the foundational regulation for
airport operators .
Q2. Which federal agency holds the primary statutory authority and responsibility for
overseeing civil aviation security in the United States?
A) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
B) Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
C) Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
D) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Correct Answer: C. Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was established by the Aviation and
Transportation Security Act of 2001 to be the principal agency responsible for security
across all transportation modes, with civil aviation being its primary focus .
Q3. What is the Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) and when was this position
created?
A) A position created in 2001 to oversee airport law enforcement
B) An individual ensuring consistent application of aviation security regulations, created in
1991
,C) A role established in 1974 to manage baggage screening
D) A position created in 1988 after Pan Am Flight 103
Correct Answer: B. An individual ensuring consistent application of aviation security
regulations, created in 1991
The Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) position was created in 1991 to ensure consistent
application of aviation security regulations. Before 9/11, the role was typically held by the
airport manager or an assistant .
Q4. According to 49 CFR Part 1542, what is a primary requirement for the individual
designated as the Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) for a commercial airport?
A) The ASC must be a sworn law enforcement officer with arrest powers
B) The ASC must be available on a 24-hour basis to serve as the primary contact for TSA
security matters
C) The ASC must be a direct employee of the TSA stationed at the airport
D) The ASC must hold a Top Secret security clearance from the federal government
Correct Answer: B. The ASC must be available on a 24-hour basis to serve as the
primary contact for TSA security matters
Part 1542.3 requires the ASC to serve as the airport operator's primary and immediate
contact for security-related activities and communications with TSA. The ASC must be
available to the TSA on a 24-hour basis .
Q5. What must Airport Security Coordinators ensure compliance with?
, A) Part 1542, Security Directives, and the Airport Security Program (ASP)
B) Only the Airport Security Program
C) Only Part 1542 regulations
D) Only Security Directives from TSA
Correct Answer: A. Part 1542, Security Directives, and the Airport Security Program
(ASP)
ASCs must ensure compliance with Part 1542 regulations, Security Directives, and the
Airport Security Program (ASP). This comprehensive compliance responsibility is central to
the ASC role .
Q6. Which TSA official holds the highest-ranking authority at the local or regional
airport level, responsible for oversight of all screening operations and approval of the
Airport Security Program?
A) Airport Security Coordinator (ASC)
B) Federal Security Director (FSD)
C) Transportation Security Inspector (TSI)
D) Ground Security Coordinator (GSC)
Correct Answer: B. Federal Security Director (FSD)
The Federal Security Director (FSD) is TSA's senior representative at an airport. The FSD
has final authority over passenger and baggage screening operations, compliance with the
ASP, and is the approving authority for the airport's security program .
Q7. What does the acronym "SIDA" stand for in the context of airport security access
control?
