DFW SIDA Training Questions and Answers.

DFW SIDA Training Questions and Answers. Air Operations Area (AOA) 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 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 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; DFW SIDA Training Questions and Answers. * exit the area through designated exits/access points. Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) 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 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, xray 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.