TSA 12.5 SSP GSC ISC COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
●● 1 . The aviation security rules of the TSA TFSSP apply to all aircraft:
Answer: Operating with a certificate issued under Part 119 with a
maximum certificated takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or more.
●● 2 . True or False? Operators must allow the TSA to conduct
inspections to ensure compliance with the TFSSP. For this inspection,
TSA does not require access or identification media issued or approved
by an airport or aircraft operator in order to access secure areas.
Answer: True. When performing duties under the TSA such as to inspect
or test compliance, specific airport and/or aircraft identification is not
required.
●● 3 . The operator's security program must be:
Answer: All of the answers are correct.
●● 4 . True or False? Maintenance of the TFSSP may be accomplished
in either electronic or hardcopy formats.
Answer: True, and electronic copies must be password-protected.
,●● 5 . If any procedure in the TFSSP cannot be carried out by a direct
employee or authorized representative, or when applicable by a foreign
government charged with performing security procedures, the twelve-
five operator must:
Answer: Immediately notify its assigned PSI.
●● 6 . Which of the following would be considered a Sterile Area?
Answer: Passenger boarding area controlled by an operator or TSA.
●● 7 . An individual who is not a direct employee of the twelve-five
aircraft operator, but who is authorized to act on the operator's behalf to
perform security measures is a(n):
Answer: Authorized representative.
●● 8 . The Transportation Security Administration was created through
what legislative act?
Answer: The Aviation and Transportation Security Act of November
2001.
●● 9 . True or False? The Under Secretary of the Transportation Security
Administration has congressional statutory authority to issue, rescind,
and revise such regulations as are necessary to carry out the functions of
the TSA.
,Answer: True; though any regulation or security directive issued under
such authority is subject to review by the Transportation Security
Oversight Board.
●● 10 . Which of the following persons would be considered a Direct
Twelve-Five Aircraft Operator Employee?
Answer: Only individuals employed and paid directly by the 12.5
operator.
●● 11 . Which of the following information would be used to determine
positive target identification?
Answer: Aircraft registration number.
●● 12 . Who is designated as responsible for direct oversight of a
twelve-five aircraft operator's implementation of and compliance with its
TSA-approved security program?
Answer: Principal Security Inspector (PSI).
●● 1 . Fraudulent or intentional falsification of security program
records, reports, or other materials is prohibited. This includes which of
the following?
Answer: Intentionally false statements or entries.
, ●● 2 . Sensitive security information (SSI) is information obtained or
developed in the conduct of security activities, including research and
development, for which disclosure would:
Answer: All of the answers are correct.
●● 3 . Which of the following would be considered Sensitive Security
Information?
Answer: Security training materials.
●● 4 . SSI should only be disclosed to those with a need to know. To
prevent unauthorized access to SSI personnel should safeguard it, such
as through which of the following methods?
Answer: Clearly marking SSI and storing it in a secure location.
●● 5 . Generally, a person has a need to know SSI, when they are:
Answer: Performing duties related to transportation security activities,
training to do so, or supervising someone performing those duties.
●● 6 . When paper records contain SSI it should be marked with the
protective marking and distribution limitation statement in which of the
following locations?
Answer: Each page, title page, and the outside of any front or back cover
(including binders or folders).
EXAM STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
●● 1 . The aviation security rules of the TSA TFSSP apply to all aircraft:
Answer: Operating with a certificate issued under Part 119 with a
maximum certificated takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or more.
●● 2 . True or False? Operators must allow the TSA to conduct
inspections to ensure compliance with the TFSSP. For this inspection,
TSA does not require access or identification media issued or approved
by an airport or aircraft operator in order to access secure areas.
Answer: True. When performing duties under the TSA such as to inspect
or test compliance, specific airport and/or aircraft identification is not
required.
●● 3 . The operator's security program must be:
Answer: All of the answers are correct.
●● 4 . True or False? Maintenance of the TFSSP may be accomplished
in either electronic or hardcopy formats.
Answer: True, and electronic copies must be password-protected.
,●● 5 . If any procedure in the TFSSP cannot be carried out by a direct
employee or authorized representative, or when applicable by a foreign
government charged with performing security procedures, the twelve-
five operator must:
Answer: Immediately notify its assigned PSI.
●● 6 . Which of the following would be considered a Sterile Area?
Answer: Passenger boarding area controlled by an operator or TSA.
●● 7 . An individual who is not a direct employee of the twelve-five
aircraft operator, but who is authorized to act on the operator's behalf to
perform security measures is a(n):
Answer: Authorized representative.
●● 8 . The Transportation Security Administration was created through
what legislative act?
Answer: The Aviation and Transportation Security Act of November
2001.
●● 9 . True or False? The Under Secretary of the Transportation Security
Administration has congressional statutory authority to issue, rescind,
and revise such regulations as are necessary to carry out the functions of
the TSA.
,Answer: True; though any regulation or security directive issued under
such authority is subject to review by the Transportation Security
Oversight Board.
●● 10 . Which of the following persons would be considered a Direct
Twelve-Five Aircraft Operator Employee?
Answer: Only individuals employed and paid directly by the 12.5
operator.
●● 11 . Which of the following information would be used to determine
positive target identification?
Answer: Aircraft registration number.
●● 12 . Who is designated as responsible for direct oversight of a
twelve-five aircraft operator's implementation of and compliance with its
TSA-approved security program?
Answer: Principal Security Inspector (PSI).
●● 1 . Fraudulent or intentional falsification of security program
records, reports, or other materials is prohibited. This includes which of
the following?
Answer: Intentionally false statements or entries.
, ●● 2 . Sensitive security information (SSI) is information obtained or
developed in the conduct of security activities, including research and
development, for which disclosure would:
Answer: All of the answers are correct.
●● 3 . Which of the following would be considered Sensitive Security
Information?
Answer: Security training materials.
●● 4 . SSI should only be disclosed to those with a need to know. To
prevent unauthorized access to SSI personnel should safeguard it, such
as through which of the following methods?
Answer: Clearly marking SSI and storing it in a secure location.
●● 5 . Generally, a person has a need to know SSI, when they are:
Answer: Performing duties related to transportation security activities,
training to do so, or supervising someone performing those duties.
●● 6 . When paper records contain SSI it should be marked with the
protective marking and distribution limitation statement in which of the
following locations?
Answer: Each page, title page, and the outside of any front or back cover
(including binders or folders).
