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DFW SIDA Training Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Question: Air Operations Area (AOA)
Answer: 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.
Question:
Non-Sterile
Answer: 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.
Question:
Secured areas
Answer: 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;
* exit the area through designated exits/access points.
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Question:
Security Identification Display Area (SIDA)
Answer: 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.
Question:
Sterile area
Answer: 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, x-ray 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.
DFW SIDA Training Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Question: Air Operations Area (AOA)
Answer: 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.
Question:
Non-Sterile
Answer: 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.
Question:
Secured areas
Answer: 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;
* exit the area through designated exits/access points.
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Question:
Security Identification Display Area (SIDA)
Answer: 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.
Question:
Sterile area
Answer: 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, x-ray 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.
