SIDA BADGE EXAM BANK 2026 | 3 CURRENTLY TESTING
VERSIONS WITH ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS AND RATIONALES | EXPERT VERIFIED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST UPDATE |
1
Which statement best describes SIDA?
A. Special International Departure Area
B. Secure Identification Display Area (Correct)
C. Security Incident Detection Act
D. Secure International Docking Access
Rationale: SIDA stands for Security Identification Display Area, defined in 49 CFR with
specific access-control requirements.
2
What is the Challenge Procedure?
A. Inspecting baggage for explosives
B. Approaching and questioning individuals not properly displaying ID in SIDA areas (Correct)
C. Testing badge readers monthly
D. Escorting VIP passengers
Rationale: All badged employees must challenge anyone in a SIDA area without a valid, visible
badge.
3
Which badge color coding purpose is correct?
A. Decoration only
B. Easy identification of access type from a distance (Correct)
C. Indicates years of employment
D. Determines pay grade
Rationale: Color coding lets security quickly recognize authorized access levels.
1
,4
What is the first step when using a secured door with a badge reader?
A. Wait for someone else to open the door
B. Swipe your badge directly in front of the reader (Correct)
C. Knock and wait
D. Enter your employee number
Rationale: Proper badge scanning ensures the system logs and validates entry.
5
What does AOA stand for?
A. Airport Operations Authority
B. Air Operations Area (Correct)
C. Aircraft Operator Association
D. Authorized Operations Access
Rationale: AOA includes runways, taxiways, parking, and loading ramps.
6
If you hear a door alarm while passing a secure door, what should you do first?
A. Ignore it if you are not responsible
B. Call Massport Operations or Key Base and remain until authorities arrive (Correct)
C. Try to reset the alarm yourself
D. Continue to your destination
Rationale: Immediate reporting and staying on scene preserves security.
7
Which agency approves an airport’s official Security Program?
A. FAA
B. TSA (Correct)
C. State Police
D. Port Authority
Rationale: TSA must review and approve every Airport Security Program.
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, 8
A person following an authorized employee through a secure door without scanning a badge is
committing:
A. Tailgating
B. Piggybacking (Correct)
C. Escorting
D. Over-ride access
Rationale: Piggybacking is unauthorized entry by tagging along.
9
If your SIDA badge is lost or stolen, you must:
A. Wait 24 hours to report it
B. Immediately notify your badge coordinator or Badge Office (Correct)
C. Apply for a TVP to keep working
D. Simply wear street clothes until found
Rationale: Immediate reporting deactivates the badge and prevents misuse.
10
Which area is normally open to the public?
A. Secured Area
B. SIDA
C. Public Area (Correct)
D. AOA
Rationale: Public areas include terminal lobbies, parking lots, and roadways.
11
The Sterile Area is best described as:
A. A medical facility in the terminal
B. The post-screening passenger boarding area (Correct)
C. A maintenance hangar
D. A staff break room
Rationale: Sterile areas are past TSA checkpoints and limited to screened passengers and
authorized staff.
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VERSIONS WITH ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS AND RATIONALES | EXPERT VERIFIED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST UPDATE |
1
Which statement best describes SIDA?
A. Special International Departure Area
B. Secure Identification Display Area (Correct)
C. Security Incident Detection Act
D. Secure International Docking Access
Rationale: SIDA stands for Security Identification Display Area, defined in 49 CFR with
specific access-control requirements.
2
What is the Challenge Procedure?
A. Inspecting baggage for explosives
B. Approaching and questioning individuals not properly displaying ID in SIDA areas (Correct)
C. Testing badge readers monthly
D. Escorting VIP passengers
Rationale: All badged employees must challenge anyone in a SIDA area without a valid, visible
badge.
3
Which badge color coding purpose is correct?
A. Decoration only
B. Easy identification of access type from a distance (Correct)
C. Indicates years of employment
D. Determines pay grade
Rationale: Color coding lets security quickly recognize authorized access levels.
1
,4
What is the first step when using a secured door with a badge reader?
A. Wait for someone else to open the door
B. Swipe your badge directly in front of the reader (Correct)
C. Knock and wait
D. Enter your employee number
Rationale: Proper badge scanning ensures the system logs and validates entry.
5
What does AOA stand for?
A. Airport Operations Authority
B. Air Operations Area (Correct)
C. Aircraft Operator Association
D. Authorized Operations Access
Rationale: AOA includes runways, taxiways, parking, and loading ramps.
6
If you hear a door alarm while passing a secure door, what should you do first?
A. Ignore it if you are not responsible
B. Call Massport Operations or Key Base and remain until authorities arrive (Correct)
C. Try to reset the alarm yourself
D. Continue to your destination
Rationale: Immediate reporting and staying on scene preserves security.
7
Which agency approves an airport’s official Security Program?
A. FAA
B. TSA (Correct)
C. State Police
D. Port Authority
Rationale: TSA must review and approve every Airport Security Program.
2
, 8
A person following an authorized employee through a secure door without scanning a badge is
committing:
A. Tailgating
B. Piggybacking (Correct)
C. Escorting
D. Over-ride access
Rationale: Piggybacking is unauthorized entry by tagging along.
9
If your SIDA badge is lost or stolen, you must:
A. Wait 24 hours to report it
B. Immediately notify your badge coordinator or Badge Office (Correct)
C. Apply for a TVP to keep working
D. Simply wear street clothes until found
Rationale: Immediate reporting deactivates the badge and prevents misuse.
10
Which area is normally open to the public?
A. Secured Area
B. SIDA
C. Public Area (Correct)
D. AOA
Rationale: Public areas include terminal lobbies, parking lots, and roadways.
11
The Sterile Area is best described as:
A. A medical facility in the terminal
B. The post-screening passenger boarding area (Correct)
C. A maintenance hangar
D. A staff break room
Rationale: Sterile areas are past TSA checkpoints and limited to screened passengers and
authorized staff.
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