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system by which the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will coordinate with airports and other
federal entities to issue formal, detailed alerts when the federal govt receives information about a
specific or credible terrorist threat. These alerts will include a clear statement that there is an "imminent
threat" or "elevated threat." These alerts also will provide a concise summary of the potential threat,
information about actions being taken to ensure public safety, and recommended steps that individuals
and communities, businesses and governments can take ✔✔ The National Terrorism Advisory System
(NTAS)
referring to secured areas of the airport that can only be accessed while displaying authorized ID badges
✔✔ Security Identification Display (SIDA)
disseminated by the TSA of the airport that, if misused, could jeopardize the airports security ✔✔
Sensitive Security Information (SSI)
The airports outermost layer of security consists of perimeter fencing, signs and access controlled gates
designed to prevent the general public from entering the airport property, which is more commonly
referred to as the restricted area. Access controls are used for all entry points to restricted areas. These
entry points require an authorized ID badge to open a door or gate ✔✔ Outer Perimeter
area of the terminals that can be accessed by the general public, but only after passing through
passenger screening. The sterile area typically includes passenger boarding areas and concourses. ✔✔
Sterile Area
requires continual display of your airport ID badge on the outermost garment above your waist and
below your neck with your picture facing forward
access points include security gates located on the perimeter and door located in the terminal ✔✔
Security Identification Display Area (SIDA)
* provide access into restricted areas allowing you to access certain secured gates and doors required by
your job
, * ID badge lets other employees know that you are authorized to work at the airport ✔✔ 2 purposes of
airport ID badges
* airports generally allow federal aviation administration safety inspectors on the ramp as long as they
display proper federal ID
* airline pilots and cockpit flight crew members may also be in the vicinity, or footprint, of their aircraft
without an airport SIDA badge. However, they must be in uniform and display a valid airline badge for
the airline that employs them
* TSA transportation security inspectors may enter and be present in the SIDA without displaying
identification in order to inspect or test security compliance, but they must be able to produce either
proper federal ID or a valid SIDA badge when challenged ✔✔ 3 exceptions to the airport badge display
rules
Employee/Contractor ID
* allows access to DFW board buildings and are sponsored by the airport board
* not authorized for access through TSA checkpoints or employee portals
* not authorized for unescorted access through AOA gates or to be unescorted in the SIDA or sterile
areas of the terminals ✔✔ White (Badge Colors and Their Meaning)
Non-SIDA
* badges allow access into sterile areas of the airport terminals after successfully completing TSA
screening process
* not authorized to use the employee portal sr to be unescorted in the SIDA ✔✔ Green (Badge Colors
and Their Meaning)
SIDA
* allow access to the sterile areas and the SIDA and are sponsored by the airport board
* most are authorized to enter the SIDA via an employee portal
ansWers 100% CorreCT
system by which the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will coordinate with airports and other
federal entities to issue formal, detailed alerts when the federal govt receives information about a
specific or credible terrorist threat. These alerts will include a clear statement that there is an "imminent
threat" or "elevated threat." These alerts also will provide a concise summary of the potential threat,
information about actions being taken to ensure public safety, and recommended steps that individuals
and communities, businesses and governments can take ✔✔ The National Terrorism Advisory System
(NTAS)
referring to secured areas of the airport that can only be accessed while displaying authorized ID badges
✔✔ Security Identification Display (SIDA)
disseminated by the TSA of the airport that, if misused, could jeopardize the airports security ✔✔
Sensitive Security Information (SSI)
The airports outermost layer of security consists of perimeter fencing, signs and access controlled gates
designed to prevent the general public from entering the airport property, which is more commonly
referred to as the restricted area. Access controls are used for all entry points to restricted areas. These
entry points require an authorized ID badge to open a door or gate ✔✔ Outer Perimeter
area of the terminals that can be accessed by the general public, but only after passing through
passenger screening. The sterile area typically includes passenger boarding areas and concourses. ✔✔
Sterile Area
requires continual display of your airport ID badge on the outermost garment above your waist and
below your neck with your picture facing forward
access points include security gates located on the perimeter and door located in the terminal ✔✔
Security Identification Display Area (SIDA)
* provide access into restricted areas allowing you to access certain secured gates and doors required by
your job
, * ID badge lets other employees know that you are authorized to work at the airport ✔✔ 2 purposes of
airport ID badges
* airports generally allow federal aviation administration safety inspectors on the ramp as long as they
display proper federal ID
* airline pilots and cockpit flight crew members may also be in the vicinity, or footprint, of their aircraft
without an airport SIDA badge. However, they must be in uniform and display a valid airline badge for
the airline that employs them
* TSA transportation security inspectors may enter and be present in the SIDA without displaying
identification in order to inspect or test security compliance, but they must be able to produce either
proper federal ID or a valid SIDA badge when challenged ✔✔ 3 exceptions to the airport badge display
rules
Employee/Contractor ID
* allows access to DFW board buildings and are sponsored by the airport board
* not authorized for access through TSA checkpoints or employee portals
* not authorized for unescorted access through AOA gates or to be unescorted in the SIDA or sterile
areas of the terminals ✔✔ White (Badge Colors and Their Meaning)
Non-SIDA
* badges allow access into sterile areas of the airport terminals after successfully completing TSA
screening process
* not authorized to use the employee portal sr to be unescorted in the SIDA ✔✔ Green (Badge Colors
and Their Meaning)
SIDA
* allow access to the sterile areas and the SIDA and are sponsored by the airport board
* most are authorized to enter the SIDA via an employee portal
