RYANAIR SECURITY EXAM SET
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Why do we need aviation security? - Answer-To protect passengers, crew, aircraft and
facilities against act of unlawful interference
What are some current threats in civil aviation? - 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? - Answer-The area of the airport before security (i.e., check-in,
arrivals, departures)
What is airside? - Answer-The area of the airport from security
What are characteristics of a DPax? - Answer-- fails to respect rules of conduct
- won't follow instructions
- disturbs good order
Why might contribute to someone being a DPax? - Answer-- psychoactive substances
(incl. alcohol)
- stress
- delays
- expectations not met
What can CC do to deal with DPax? - 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) - Answer-- deportee
- person deemed to be inadmissible for immigration reasons
- person in lawful custody
2 main legal frameworks for Aviation Security - Answer-ICAO (International Civil
Aviation Organisation) Annex 17
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Why do we need aviation security? - Answer-To protect passengers, crew, aircraft and
facilities against act of unlawful interference
What are some current threats in civil aviation? - 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? - Answer-The area of the airport before security (i.e., check-in,
arrivals, departures)
What is airside? - Answer-The area of the airport from security
What are characteristics of a DPax? - Answer-- fails to respect rules of conduct
- won't follow instructions
- disturbs good order
Why might contribute to someone being a DPax? - Answer-- psychoactive substances
(incl. alcohol)
- stress
- delays
- expectations not met
What can CC do to deal with DPax? - 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) - Answer-- deportee
- person deemed to be inadmissible for immigration reasons
- person in lawful custody
2 main legal frameworks for Aviation Security - Answer-ICAO (International Civil
Aviation Organisation) Annex 17
