Ryanair Security Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Why do we need aviation security? - Correct answer-To protect passengers, crew,
aircraft and facilities against act of unlawful interference
What are some current threats in civil aviation? - Correct answer-- insider threats
(e.g., staff radicalisation)
- ranged weapons (e.g., missiles)
- IED (Improvised Explosive Devise - i.e., homemade bomb)
- airport attacks
- drones
- flight simulators
- lasers (i.e., used to blind pilots during critical points of flight - takeoff/landing)
- cyber attacks
What is landside? - Correct answer-The area of the airport before security (i.e.,
check-in, arrivals, departures)
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, What is airside? - Correct answer-The area of the airport from security
What are characteristics of a DPax? - Correct answer-- fails to respect rules of
conduct
- won't follow instructions
- disturbs good order
Why might contribute to someone being a DPax? - Correct answer-- psychoactive
substances (incl. alcohol)
- stress
- delays
- expectations not met
What can CC do to deal with DPax? - Correct answer-- remain professional
- follow company procedures
- attempt to resolve problems where possible
- give alternative solutions (e.g., contact Customer Service Team after arrival)
Who might be "potentially DPax"? (According to EU legislation) - Correct answer-
- deportee
- person deemed to be inadmissible for immigration reasons
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Answers Graded A+
Why do we need aviation security? - Correct answer-To protect passengers, crew,
aircraft and facilities against act of unlawful interference
What are some current threats in civil aviation? - Correct answer-- insider threats
(e.g., staff radicalisation)
- ranged weapons (e.g., missiles)
- IED (Improvised Explosive Devise - i.e., homemade bomb)
- airport attacks
- drones
- flight simulators
- lasers (i.e., used to blind pilots during critical points of flight - takeoff/landing)
- cyber attacks
What is landside? - Correct answer-The area of the airport before security (i.e.,
check-in, arrivals, departures)
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, What is airside? - Correct answer-The area of the airport from security
What are characteristics of a DPax? - Correct answer-- fails to respect rules of
conduct
- won't follow instructions
- disturbs good order
Why might contribute to someone being a DPax? - Correct answer-- psychoactive
substances (incl. alcohol)
- stress
- delays
- expectations not met
What can CC do to deal with DPax? - Correct answer-- remain professional
- follow company procedures
- attempt to resolve problems where possible
- give alternative solutions (e.g., contact Customer Service Team after arrival)
Who might be "potentially DPax"? (According to EU legislation) - Correct answer-
- deportee
- person deemed to be inadmissible for immigration reasons
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