ACE SECURITY MODULE 3 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Which of the following correctly pairs an air cargo threat with the corresponding security
regulation or program? - Answers - Insider threat Certified Cargo Screening Program
What is true about the calibration standards for Walk-Through-Metal Detection
(WMTDs) devices? - Answers - They must meet calibration standards set by TSA
Which regulatory requirement must be met for the X-ray systems used by Aircraft
Operators? - Answers - X-ray systems must meet FDA standards for "cabinet X-ray
systems"
Which security program is primarily used by domestic air carriers and requires
screening of passengers, baggage, and cargo? - Answers - The Full Program Aircraft
Operator Security Program
What is the primary function of the Positive Passenger Bag Match (PPBM) procedure? -
Answers - Ensuring that no checked bag is loaded onto an aircraft without its associated
passenger
Which in-flight security measure is considered a primary, affordable, preventative
measure against hijackings? - Answers - Secondary flight deck barriers
Which method of attack is least likely to be effective against a passenger aircraft given
the complexities of air cargo operations? - Answers - A bomb using a timing device
What is the primary difference between the 12-5 Standard Security Program and the
Private Charter Standard Security Program? - Answers - The 12-5 program does not
typically require screening of passengers and carry-on bags
Which type of screening is typically required for cargo loaded onto passenger aircraft? -
Answers - Physical inspection or use of an approved screening method
What critical advantage does air cargo transport offer over other methods such as rail or
shipping? - Answers - Speed of delivery
What is the primary objective of Aviation Employee Screening? - Answers - To prevent
unauthorized personnel from accessing secure areas
Which of the following best describes the role of an Indirect Air Carrier (IAC) in air cargo
operations? - Answers - A broker that arranges for and/or conducts the transportation of
cargo for another, and ensures compliance with security regulations
, Which security measure must be taken by Aircraft Operators to prevent unauthorized
access to aircraft parked at an airport? - Answers - The aircraft must be guarded at all
times or locked
Which security measure is mandatory for aircraft with over 61 seats under the Model
Security Program? - Answers - Screening passengers and baggage before boarding
In what situation would the 12-5 Standard Security Program require the screening of
individuals and carry-on bags? - Answers - When the operation is conducted into or out
of a Sterile Area
Which of the following is a key feature of the Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO)
program? - Answers - FFDOs are authorized to carry firearms and use force to defend
the flight deck
What responsibility does the Aircraft Operator have regarding law enforcement
personnel on their aircraft? - Answers - To ensure law enforcement officers are
available to respond to incidents of unlawful interference
Which of the following types of cargo is most likely to be exempt from screening or
physical inspection under the Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program? - Answers -
Air carrier company mail (COMAT)
In the context of air cargo, what does the term "break-bulk" refer to? - Answers - Cargo
that is small enough to use existing Explosive Detection Systems
Which of the following must an Aircraft Operator do under the Full Program when TSA
is not conducting the screening? - Answers - Conduct the screening themselves to TSA
standards
Which type of aircraft operation requires the Full Program Aircraft Operator Security
Program, regardless of aircraft size? - Answers - Any operation that enplanes from or
deplanes into a Sterile Area
Which screening method is primarily used for the detection of metallic threats on
passengers? - Answers - Walk-through Metal Detectors
Which of the following is required for LEOs carrying firearms onboard an aircraft? -
Answers - They must present credentials and complete the LEO Flying Armed Program
Which of the following is true regarding the Private Charter Standard Security Program
(PCSSP)? - Answers - It allows for non-TSA screener to perform screening duties if
they have TSA-approved training
Which of the following correctly pairs an air cargo threat with the corresponding security
regulation or program? - Answers - Insider threat Certified Cargo Screening Program
What is true about the calibration standards for Walk-Through-Metal Detection
(WMTDs) devices? - Answers - They must meet calibration standards set by TSA
Which regulatory requirement must be met for the X-ray systems used by Aircraft
Operators? - Answers - X-ray systems must meet FDA standards for "cabinet X-ray
systems"
Which security program is primarily used by domestic air carriers and requires
screening of passengers, baggage, and cargo? - Answers - The Full Program Aircraft
Operator Security Program
What is the primary function of the Positive Passenger Bag Match (PPBM) procedure? -
Answers - Ensuring that no checked bag is loaded onto an aircraft without its associated
passenger
Which in-flight security measure is considered a primary, affordable, preventative
measure against hijackings? - Answers - Secondary flight deck barriers
Which method of attack is least likely to be effective against a passenger aircraft given
the complexities of air cargo operations? - Answers - A bomb using a timing device
What is the primary difference between the 12-5 Standard Security Program and the
Private Charter Standard Security Program? - Answers - The 12-5 program does not
typically require screening of passengers and carry-on bags
Which type of screening is typically required for cargo loaded onto passenger aircraft? -
Answers - Physical inspection or use of an approved screening method
What critical advantage does air cargo transport offer over other methods such as rail or
shipping? - Answers - Speed of delivery
What is the primary objective of Aviation Employee Screening? - Answers - To prevent
unauthorized personnel from accessing secure areas
Which of the following best describes the role of an Indirect Air Carrier (IAC) in air cargo
operations? - Answers - A broker that arranges for and/or conducts the transportation of
cargo for another, and ensures compliance with security regulations
, Which security measure must be taken by Aircraft Operators to prevent unauthorized
access to aircraft parked at an airport? - Answers - The aircraft must be guarded at all
times or locked
Which security measure is mandatory for aircraft with over 61 seats under the Model
Security Program? - Answers - Screening passengers and baggage before boarding
In what situation would the 12-5 Standard Security Program require the screening of
individuals and carry-on bags? - Answers - When the operation is conducted into or out
of a Sterile Area
Which of the following is a key feature of the Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO)
program? - Answers - FFDOs are authorized to carry firearms and use force to defend
the flight deck
What responsibility does the Aircraft Operator have regarding law enforcement
personnel on their aircraft? - Answers - To ensure law enforcement officers are
available to respond to incidents of unlawful interference
Which of the following types of cargo is most likely to be exempt from screening or
physical inspection under the Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program? - Answers -
Air carrier company mail (COMAT)
In the context of air cargo, what does the term "break-bulk" refer to? - Answers - Cargo
that is small enough to use existing Explosive Detection Systems
Which of the following must an Aircraft Operator do under the Full Program when TSA
is not conducting the screening? - Answers - Conduct the screening themselves to TSA
standards
Which type of aircraft operation requires the Full Program Aircraft Operator Security
Program, regardless of aircraft size? - Answers - Any operation that enplanes from or
deplanes into a Sterile Area
Which screening method is primarily used for the detection of metallic threats on
passengers? - Answers - Walk-through Metal Detectors
Which of the following is required for LEOs carrying firearms onboard an aircraft? -
Answers - They must present credentials and complete the LEO Flying Armed Program
Which of the following is true regarding the Private Charter Standard Security Program
(PCSSP)? - Answers - It allows for non-TSA screener to perform screening duties if
they have TSA-approved training
