SIDA study guide Exam 2026 Questions
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Aircraft - Answer -defined as a fixed wing aircraft ( examples are 747,777, A320,
A380, jet or propeller aircraft) or helicopter.
Air operations Area ( AOA) - Answer -This area includes aircraft movement areas,
aircraft parking areas, aircraft loading ramps, and aircraft safety areas, and any
adjacent areas ( such as general aviation areas)
Airport Police - Answer -Port Authority Police Department ( PAPD) officers
working at the airport
Airport Security Manager - Answer -the airport's primary contact for security-
related activities, communications, training and compliance with TSA regulations.
Airport Security Program ( ASP) - Answer -an airport operator's security program
required and approved by the TSA. Airports must follow approved programs and
ensure those security measures outlined in the program are complied with by all
tenants and users of the Airport.
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, Airfield - Answer -A part of the AOA, that support aircraft operations, such as
runways and taxiways.
Challenge - Answer -a demand to produce and display an Airport Security ID card
in accordance with TSA regulations. Personnel with an Airport Security ID card
are required to challenge anyone ( see " challenge procedure") not appropriately
displaying an Airport Security ID card in the restricted areas of the airport.
Challenge Procedure - Answer -the process by which individual(s) with unescorted
access to the restricted areas of the airport are required to identify and
communicate with, approach, and/or point out to appropriate authorities,
individual(s) or vehicles present in restricted areas but not displaying airport
approved identification.
Escort - Answer -When an individual that has airport approval to escort
individual(s) or accompany or monitor the activities of individual(s) who do not
have unescorted access to the restricted area.
EWR - Answer -Newark Liberty International Airport
FAA - Answer -Federal Aviation Administration that regulates the Aviation
Industry
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and Answers
Aircraft - Answer -defined as a fixed wing aircraft ( examples are 747,777, A320,
A380, jet or propeller aircraft) or helicopter.
Air operations Area ( AOA) - Answer -This area includes aircraft movement areas,
aircraft parking areas, aircraft loading ramps, and aircraft safety areas, and any
adjacent areas ( such as general aviation areas)
Airport Police - Answer -Port Authority Police Department ( PAPD) officers
working at the airport
Airport Security Manager - Answer -the airport's primary contact for security-
related activities, communications, training and compliance with TSA regulations.
Airport Security Program ( ASP) - Answer -an airport operator's security program
required and approved by the TSA. Airports must follow approved programs and
ensure those security measures outlined in the program are complied with by all
tenants and users of the Airport.
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, Airfield - Answer -A part of the AOA, that support aircraft operations, such as
runways and taxiways.
Challenge - Answer -a demand to produce and display an Airport Security ID card
in accordance with TSA regulations. Personnel with an Airport Security ID card
are required to challenge anyone ( see " challenge procedure") not appropriately
displaying an Airport Security ID card in the restricted areas of the airport.
Challenge Procedure - Answer -the process by which individual(s) with unescorted
access to the restricted areas of the airport are required to identify and
communicate with, approach, and/or point out to appropriate authorities,
individual(s) or vehicles present in restricted areas but not displaying airport
approved identification.
Escort - Answer -When an individual that has airport approval to escort
individual(s) or accompany or monitor the activities of individual(s) who do not
have unescorted access to the restricted area.
EWR - Answer -Newark Liberty International Airport
FAA - Answer -Federal Aviation Administration that regulates the Aviation
Industry
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