DFW SIDA Training 2026 Exam
Questions and Answers
AACS (Automated Access Control System) - Correct answer-The system used by
the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport that restricts entry into specific areas of
the airport through the use of the airport ID badge.
ACO (Access Control Office) - Correct answer-The office that oversees and
supports the airport badging system and the AACS. All badges are issued from this
office.
Air Operations Area (AOA) - Correct answer-The area of the DFW Airport that is
bounded by a fence or to which access is otherwise restricted and which is
primarily used or intended to be used for landing, taking-off or surface
maneuvering of an aircraft.
Airport's tenants - Correct answer-Responsible for ensuring that:
* all employees with access to the SIDA meet the employment qualifications and
pass the required criminal history background checks;
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, * all employees receive specific airport security training;
* only authorized personnel can access Secure areas of the airport through tenant
facilities; and
* Sensitive Security Information (SSI) is provided only on a need-to-know basis.
AOA (Air Operations Area) - Correct answer-The area of the airport that is
bounded by a fence and is primarily used for aircraft taxiing, landing, takeoff and
all aircraft related activities. The area can only be accessed while displaying
authorized ID badges.
ASC (Airport Security Coordinator) - Correct answer-The airport's primary contact
for security-related activities and communications with the TSA and airport
tenants.
ASP (Airport Security Program) - Correct answer-The TSA approved airport
operator's manual governing security-related activities, communications and
procedures.
Blue (ID badge) - Correct answer-SIDA -
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Questions and Answers
AACS (Automated Access Control System) - Correct answer-The system used by
the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport that restricts entry into specific areas of
the airport through the use of the airport ID badge.
ACO (Access Control Office) - Correct answer-The office that oversees and
supports the airport badging system and the AACS. All badges are issued from this
office.
Air Operations Area (AOA) - Correct answer-The area of the DFW Airport that is
bounded by a fence or to which access is otherwise restricted and which is
primarily used or intended to be used for landing, taking-off or surface
maneuvering of an aircraft.
Airport's tenants - Correct answer-Responsible for ensuring that:
* all employees with access to the SIDA meet the employment qualifications and
pass the required criminal history background checks;
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, * all employees receive specific airport security training;
* only authorized personnel can access Secure areas of the airport through tenant
facilities; and
* Sensitive Security Information (SSI) is provided only on a need-to-know basis.
AOA (Air Operations Area) - Correct answer-The area of the airport that is
bounded by a fence and is primarily used for aircraft taxiing, landing, takeoff and
all aircraft related activities. The area can only be accessed while displaying
authorized ID badges.
ASC (Airport Security Coordinator) - Correct answer-The airport's primary contact
for security-related activities and communications with the TSA and airport
tenants.
ASP (Airport Security Program) - Correct answer-The TSA approved airport
operator's manual governing security-related activities, communications and
procedures.
Blue (ID badge) - Correct answer-SIDA -
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