Aviation Security CH 1-5, 8 & 12 Exam
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Khalid Sheikh Mohammed indicated had they heard about the arrest of
__________________ they likely would not have gone forward with the September 11th
attacks. - ✔✔Zacarias Moussaoui
The 9/11 Commission stated the existing layered security system intended to prevent
hijackings was "______ ." - ✔✔seriously flawed
The final layer of airline security against hijackings used at the time of 9/11 was known
as the ______, which instructed pilots and flight crews to cooperate with hijackers and
land the plane as soon as possible, then let law enforcement takeover to resolve the
hijacking. - ✔✔common strategy
On 9/11, President Bush gave authorization to [x1] and that the order was passed to the
vice president and through the NORAD command chain. - ✔✔shoot down hijacked
aircraft
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,Throughout most of the history of aviation, terrorists and criminals have used ____ and
____ to conduct many forms of unlawful activity. - ✔✔aircraft & airports
The U.S. airline industry has very high capital and labor costs. (T/F) - ✔✔True
The required reinforcement of cockpit doors not only increases costs but also adds
weight to the plane, thereby reducing the capacity for revenue-generating ____ and
passengers. - ✔✔cargo
Since 9/11, many airports have seen Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding
redirected to security projects. (T/F) - ✔✔True
There are about 420 or so commercial service airports in the U.S. (T/F) - ✔✔True
Aviation is an effective and efficient mode of transportation affecting worldwide social
and ____ stability. - ✔✔economic
Civilian commercial service airports may never be co-located with military airport
facilities. (T/F) - ✔✔False
This organization recommends a reliable and consistent stream of monies to fund
aviation security improvements and operations. - ✔✔International Civil Aviation
Organization
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, Although TSA purchases the screening equipment, what are the related costs to the
airport operator (i.e. what's NOT funded by TSA when they buy a new piece of
equipment)?
A: All of the answers are correct
B: Power to the unit
C: Reinforced flooring
D: Additional space required to accommodate the equipment - ✔✔A: All of the answers
are correct
U.S. airlines are profit-making organizations typically owned by ____________. -
✔✔Stockholders
Airports with _____________ certificates are also required to adhere to Title 49 CFR Part
1542 Airport Security. - ✔✔Part 139
Airport operators must sometimes decide between ____ or ____ related projects. -
✔✔safety & security
___________ airports are designated by the FAA to relieve congestion at commercial
service airports. - ✔✔Reliever
Airports in the U.S. are operated by: - ✔✔Local municipalities or airport authorities
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Khalid Sheikh Mohammed indicated had they heard about the arrest of
__________________ they likely would not have gone forward with the September 11th
attacks. - ✔✔Zacarias Moussaoui
The 9/11 Commission stated the existing layered security system intended to prevent
hijackings was "______ ." - ✔✔seriously flawed
The final layer of airline security against hijackings used at the time of 9/11 was known
as the ______, which instructed pilots and flight crews to cooperate with hijackers and
land the plane as soon as possible, then let law enforcement takeover to resolve the
hijacking. - ✔✔common strategy
On 9/11, President Bush gave authorization to [x1] and that the order was passed to the
vice president and through the NORAD command chain. - ✔✔shoot down hijacked
aircraft
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,Throughout most of the history of aviation, terrorists and criminals have used ____ and
____ to conduct many forms of unlawful activity. - ✔✔aircraft & airports
The U.S. airline industry has very high capital and labor costs. (T/F) - ✔✔True
The required reinforcement of cockpit doors not only increases costs but also adds
weight to the plane, thereby reducing the capacity for revenue-generating ____ and
passengers. - ✔✔cargo
Since 9/11, many airports have seen Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding
redirected to security projects. (T/F) - ✔✔True
There are about 420 or so commercial service airports in the U.S. (T/F) - ✔✔True
Aviation is an effective and efficient mode of transportation affecting worldwide social
and ____ stability. - ✔✔economic
Civilian commercial service airports may never be co-located with military airport
facilities. (T/F) - ✔✔False
This organization recommends a reliable and consistent stream of monies to fund
aviation security improvements and operations. - ✔✔International Civil Aviation
Organization
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, Although TSA purchases the screening equipment, what are the related costs to the
airport operator (i.e. what's NOT funded by TSA when they buy a new piece of
equipment)?
A: All of the answers are correct
B: Power to the unit
C: Reinforced flooring
D: Additional space required to accommodate the equipment - ✔✔A: All of the answers
are correct
U.S. airlines are profit-making organizations typically owned by ____________. -
✔✔Stockholders
Airports with _____________ certificates are also required to adhere to Title 49 CFR Part
1542 Airport Security. - ✔✔Part 139
Airport operators must sometimes decide between ____ or ____ related projects. -
✔✔safety & security
___________ airports are designated by the FAA to relieve congestion at commercial
service airports. - ✔✔Reliever
Airports in the U.S. are operated by: - ✔✔Local municipalities or airport authorities
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