Air Operations Area (AOA) correct answers 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.
Non-Sterile correct answers 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.
Secured areas correct answers 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.
Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) correct answers 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.
Sterile area correct answers 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.
Restricted area correct answers Any area locked or posted by the airport to either prohibit or
limit entry or access to specific authorized persons.
, * This area includes the Secured areas, the Air Operations Area (AOA) and the Security
Identification Display Area (SIDA).
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) correct answers Federal agency with
responsibility to:
* establish, publish, enforce and monitor aviation security regulations; and
* conduction passenger screening operations at airports.
DFW International Airport Board correct answers Has many responsibilities, including but not
limited to:
* establishing and enforcing airport security procedures;
* establishing the airport SIDA boundaries;
* providing security training to individuals with SIDA access;
* controlling and monitoring access to Secure areas of the airport;
* maintaining perimeter fencing;
* establishing access controls;
* establishing an airport ID badging system; and
* providing law enforcement and emergency response support.
Airport's tenants correct answers Responsible for ensuring that:
* all employees with access to the SIDA meet the employment qualifications and pass the
required criminal history background checks;
* all employees receive specific airport security training;
* only authorized personnel can access Secure areas of the airport through tenant facilities; and
* Sensitive Security Information (SSI) is provided only on a need-to-know basis.
YOU correct answers Responsible for:
* knowing and following all security procedures;
* closing doors behind you;