NJ & NY Port Authority SIDA Practice
Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
Aircraft - Answer -for the purpose of this study guide, aircraft is 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 outline 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 not appropriately displaying an Airport Security
ID card in the restricted areas of the airport.
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.
FAA - Answer -Federal Aviation Administration that regulates the Aviation
Industry
General Aviation (GA) - Answer -General Aviations (GA) is the term for all civil
aviation operations other than scheduled air services and Non-scheduled air
transport operations. General aviation flights range from gliders and powered
parachutes to corporate business jet flights.
Piggybacking - Answer -When an unauthorized person enters a restricted area
using the access privileges of a person who is authorized to gain entry. This is an
illegal and unauthorized act.
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Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
Aircraft - Answer -for the purpose of this study guide, aircraft is 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 outline 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 not appropriately displaying an Airport Security
ID card in the restricted areas of the airport.
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.
FAA - Answer -Federal Aviation Administration that regulates the Aviation
Industry
General Aviation (GA) - Answer -General Aviations (GA) is the term for all civil
aviation operations other than scheduled air services and Non-scheduled air
transport operations. General aviation flights range from gliders and powered
parachutes to corporate business jet flights.
Piggybacking - Answer -When an unauthorized person enters a restricted area
using the access privileges of a person who is authorized to gain entry. This is an
illegal and unauthorized act.
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