AERT 3820
Part ____________ allows operations of drones of less than _________ pounds without a COA, provided the operator has a Remote Pilot Airmen Certificate, which requires the passage of an aeronautical knowledge test in addition to the following: The drone is operated using line-of-sight (LOS) or first-person view with an LOS observer; Fly during daylight or in twilight (30 minutes before official sunrise to 30 minutes after official sunset), with appropriate anti-collision lighting; The weather must be a visibility of three miles or greater from the control station; The maximum allowable height is 400 feet above ground level; The maximum speed is 100 mph 101 ________55 91_______ 55 141 _________ 55 107_______55
107_______55
The Airport Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979 introduced the Part ______ regulation, while the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 created the Part _______ regulation 150______161 36_______150 161_______150 36_______161
150______161
The Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 (ANCA) created the Part ___________ regulation (Notice and Approval of Airport Noise and Access Restrictions) which placed a limit on how many Stage _________ aircraft (i.e. these are aircraft with over _________ pounds MTOW) were allowed to operate in the US 150_________ 2______75,000 161________2_______75,000 161________1__________75,000 150_________1_________75000
161________2_______75,000
According to Part 36 regulations, stage _______ aircraft are those that meet the original noise limits set in 1969 2 1 4 3
2
Once the ASC has undergone training, they don't need to undergo additional retraining (like other airport inspectors) unless there was a break of _________ or more year in service as an active and designated ASC 5 4 3 2
2
In what year did the Federal government required that all checked baggage be screened prior to the flight operation? 2002 1973 1985 1996
2002
Passenger aircraft operators are not allowed to sit on the ramp for more than _________ hours for domestic flights, or _________ hours for international flights unless one of the following conditions below exist: 1.The pilot-in-command determines that to deplane passengers would pose an unacceptable safety or security-related risk (e.g. weather, a directive from an appropriate government agency), 2.Air traffic control advises the pilot-in-command that returning to the gate or another disembarkation point elsewhere in order to deplane passengers would significantly disrupt airport operations 3&5 2&3 3&4 4&5
3&4
The Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act was passed by Congress in 2015 in response to a security incident that occurred at Los Angeles International Airport. What aspect of security did the Act require the airport operators to establish procedures and plan? Airport Access Plans Flooding Emergency Plans Fire Response plans Active Shooter Response plans
Active Shooter Response plans
Which of the following groups is not a typical stakeholders to be mentioned in the AEP with some expected responsibilities? Local Hospitals Air Traffic Control Aircraft Operators Airport Passengers
Airport Passengers
Title 14 CFR Part 107
Airport Security
Title 49 Part 1542
Airport Security
Which of the following does not have to be met to open the airport after an emergency? -The aircraft operating area is secure -There is adequate and available ARFF protection for aircraft operations -The public safety is assured -All Aircraft wreckage has been removed from the airfield
All Aircraft wreckage has been removed from the airfield
Match the following activities to be performed during the Part 150 process with their order of work Phase 3
Allow for Review Period of 180 days
Which of these regulations require the airlines to retire, replace, or retrofit the older jets that did not meet the federal noise level standards? Federal Aviation Regulations Part 36 Airport Safety and Noise Abatement Act (ASNA) Aviation Noise Abatement Policy (ANAP) The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Aviation Noise Abatement Policy (ANAP)
Which of these were the first regulations to be established in the 1960s to specifically address aircraft design concepts related noise issues at airports? Choose all that apply Aviation Noise Abatement Policy (ANAP) Federal Aviation Regulations Part 36 The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Airport Safety and Noise Abatement Act (ASNA)
Aviation Noise Abatement Policy (ANAP) Federal Aviation Regulations Part 36
The airport access badge is required to have several primary elements. Which among the following is not a required element on the access badge? Full-face Image and related details Sufficient Size and Appearance Biometric Information Personnel Access Scope
Biometric Information
Title 49 Part 1500
Civil Aviation Security
Which of the following airspaces is one allowed to operate a UAV without air traffic control? Class E Class B Class D Class G
Class G
Which of the following is not one of the main three phases of an airport emergency? Response Communication Recovery Investigation
Communication
The compatibility measures developed under Part 150 must meet the five objective highlighted by the FAA. Which of the following is not one of those objectives? -Not create an undue burden on interstate or foreign commerce -Consolidate all the necessary powers to the FAA to ensure smooth aviation operations -Not unjustly discriminate against an airport user -Not derogate safety or adversely affect the safe and efficient use of airspace
Consolidate all the necessary powers to the FAA to ensure smooth aviation operations
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a security directive through the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS). The directive is related to a security threat on several flights in the national airspace that are currently being monitored. Upon receiving the security directive, airport operators are required to immediately to switch to what type of security plan? Supplemental Security Plan Incident Security Plan Complete Security Program Contingency Security Plan
Contingency Security Plan
Match the following activities to be performed during the Part 150 process with their order of work Phase 2
Draft the Noise Compatibility Plan (NCP)
As part of the lease agreement, Delta Airlines has made an arrangement with the Wayne County Airport Authority to provide additional security personnel in the McNamara Terminal (where Delta conducts its flight operations). This arrangement is also known as ____________ Exclusive Area Agreement Airport Tenant Security Programs Coincidence Security Agreement Airport Access Control Agreement
Exclusive Area Agreement
_________ is an example of an irregular operation; it occurs when passengers and their respective aircraft get stuck at the airport for an extended period of time, like a day or more After-Hours IROP Capacity IROP Surge IROP Extended Stay IROP
Extended Stay IROP
Which of the following personnel may be excused from undergoing both Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) and Security Threat Assessment (STA)? Aircraft Operator FBO Personnel Airport Personnel Foreign Air Carrier Personnel
FBO Personnel
A property owner who lives near both the airport and an interstate has filed a lawsuit against the airport asking to compensated for the damage caused by the noise pollution due to airport operations. Although it has been shown (by actual data) that the noise levels generated at the airport are exactly the same as those generated by the interstate, the airport must compensate this owner because Part 150 states that this scenario is the same as any other noise complaint scenario
False
Airport ID badges must expire after 3 years or less.
False
Airport operators can choose to do either a criminal history record check (CHRC) or a security threat assessment (STA) on an individual as part of the processing their airport ID badge application.
False
Airports can opt out to have the TSA screening personnel; if airports choose to do so, TSA has no legal obligations to be involved with the airport security matters.
False
All UAS operators (even those under COA) are required to notify the airport operator and the control tower if they plan to fly within 5 nautical miles of an airport space. The airport operator will have to grant the Letter of Authorization (LOA) which replaces all other FAA approvals - this process is also called the FAA Golden Rule
False
For accidents involving aircraft weighing less than 15,500 lbs. Maximum Take Off Weight (MTOW), the NTSB has delegated accident investigation authority to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
False
From the airport operator's perspective on customers, external customers are employees or business departments who receive services from other employees or business departments of the same organization
False
Functional Annexes section of the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) provides additional and detailed information applicable to the performance of a function in support of a particular hazard
False
If federal funds are used for land acquisition, the airport operator is governed by the procedures found in 49 CFR Part 42 and the Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act
False
If the accident occurs off but adjacent to the airport property (about a half-mile or so from the airport fence), the preservation and security of the accident site becomes the responsibility of airport management
False
One of the security positions that commercial airport operators are required to hire is the Aircraft Operator Security Coordinator (AOSC). The AOSC acts as the contact person between the airport and aircraft operators.
False
One of the things that brings uniformity in aviation security practices across the world is the establishments of the ICAO security requirements which are described in Annex 17 to the Chicago Convention
False
Part 139 Section 139.325 requires the airport operators to describe how they will respond to an emergency involving the largest air carrier in the Index group for that airport
False
Public or civil UAVs that are over 75 pounds and are operated in civil airspace either by the federal government or a civil entity must be authorized through a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA), issued by the FAA, which allows a certain entity to operate a specific UAV/UAS in a specific area for a specific purpose
False
Section 42301 of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 was established by Congress to regulate airport irregular operations
False
Soundproofing is considered the most effective control measure for reducing noise impact at airports
False
The Airport Liaison Agent (ALA) is an airport-hired personnel whose role, as described in the security plan, is to coordinate with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and inform them of any security threats/incidents.
False
The Exclusive Area Agreement (EAA) is very similar to the Airport Tenant Security Program (ATSP) except that the EAA applied to the non-regulated airport tenants
False
The FAA now classifies drones weighing 75 pounds or less and used by a hobbyist as "model aircraft"
False
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) required an assessment of noise effects for airports undertaking major projects; under this Act, an economic impact study was optional before developing a mitigation program
False
The National Incident Management System (NIMS) is a management system to enable effective and efficient domestic incident management by integrating a combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications operating within a common organizational structure
False
The Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs) developed by airport operators for Part 150 studies should not be used by local governments (state, city, county) in their planning; the main reason is the differences in formatting and data analysis
False
With the change brought by the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001, the creation of Transportation Security Regulations (Part 1500 series) included General Aviation airports with the purpose of enhancing security across the nation
False
A typical Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) consists of four basic sections (more or less). Which of the following is not one of those primary sections included in the AEP? Functional Annexes Section Hazard-Specific Section Finance and Administration Section Basic Plan Section
Finance and Administration Section
Title 14 CFR Part 129
Foreign Air Careers
Match the following activities to be performed during the Part 150 process with their order of work Phase 1
Generate the Noise Exposure Map
All individuals who have a role in the airport emergency response plans, are required to undergo the National Incident Management System (NIMS) training in the following courses except for _______ unless these personnel have high ranks and there is a need for it ICS 200 - Crew Supervision/Initial Management ICS 100 - Basic Awareness ICS 400 - Area Command Functions ICS 700 - Responders
ICS 400 - Area Command Functions
When it comes to the airport responding to an emergency happening at an entity located adjacent to the airport, which of the listed things is not a qualification for the airport to be involved in such emergency? -If the entity is not capable of handling emergency situations -If the entity is within the authority and responsibility of the airport to respond -If the emergency on the entity may present a threat to the airport because of the proximity of the emergency to the airport -If the airport has responsibilities under local/regional emergency plans and by mutual aid agreements
If the entity is not capable of handling emergency situations
Match the following activities to be performed during the Part 150 process with their order of work Phase 4
Implement the operational plan at the airport
Which of the following is not one the main three categories of emergencies classified by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)? Incident Emergency Full Emergency Local Standby Aircraft Emergency
Incident Emergency
XYZ regional airport has experienced a security breach in one of its airfield fences; a group of four armed militia were trying to gain access into the cargo facility before the security officers were able to apprehend them. In this type of situation, airport operators are required to switch to what type of security plan? Incident Security Plan Complete Security Program Supplemental Security Plan Contingency Security Plan
Incident Security Plan
Although Part 150 is an optional operational plan, airport operators are strongly encouraged to implement it if certain conditions exist at the airport. Which of these following conditions is not of those? -The introduction of major changes in airport facilities or operations likely to shift or increase noise patterns -Increase Airport Operational costs -The receipt of serious noise complaints -A threat from urban development pressure to increase incompatible land use near the airport
Increase Airport Operational costs
Title 14 CFR part 109
Indirect Air Careers
Title 49 Part 1548
Indirect Operator Security
While developing an Airport Emergency Plan (AEP), we can include some the four separate but related actions that are adopted from the Comprehensive Emergency Management (CEM). Which among these is not one of those actions? Mitigation Preparedness Response Logistics
Logistics
Which of the following listed items is not one of the main functions of the Incident Command System (ICS)? Logistics Mitigation Planning Operations
Mitigation
_______________ is a framework which the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) comprehensive approach to emergency management Incident Command System Multiagency Coordination System National Incident Management System (NIMS) Joint Public Information System
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
__________________ is one of the essential customer touch points where airport operators can influence the passengers. This concepts is associated with layout and design of the airport itself including restrooms organization Physical Procedural Human Subliminal
Physical
__________________ is one of the essential customer touch points where airport operators can influence the passengers. This concepts refers to processes which the passengers encounter during their airport experiences - screening, ticketing, others, etc. Physical Procedural Subliminal Human
Procedural
Which of the following is not one of the ways in which the airports operators have utilized to minimize congestions and costs at terminals? Promoting Terminal Concessions Ticketless travel Self-ticketing Curbside check-in
Promoting Terminal Concessions
Which of the following is not one of the information that should be included in the Part 161 analysis of an airport? Proposed Restrictions Cost-benefit analysis Non-restrictions considered by the airport Proposed Compatibility Measures
Proposed Compatibility Measures
Which of the following duties is not one of the primary duties of the ground security coordinators (GSCs)? -Resolving conflicts between gate agents and passengers =Provide perimeter security by patrolling the airfield and responding to computer alarms from the access control system -Intervening in situations with disruptive passengers -Acting as the primary point of contact for bomb threats and hijackings until relieved by higher authority
Provide perimeter security by patrolling the airfield and responding to computer alarms from the access control system
Which of these represent a class of aircraft system operations that are typically managed by the US government or another business authorized to operate on behalf of the government Civil Model Aircraft Remote Piloted Public
Public
At a minor incident site, the Incident Commander (IC) must handle three additional responsibilities. Which of the following is not one of them? -Dissemination of information to news media -Scene Safety -Recovering airport operations -Acting as a liaison with outside agencies
Recovering airport operations
Which of the following does not belong to the three classes of unmanned aircraft system operations? Civil Public Model Aircraft Remote Piloted
Remote Piloted
During the _________ phase of the emergency, the team focuses on dispatching and arriving at the scene, initial fire suppression, and dealing with any hazardous materials Communication Investigation Recovery Response
Response
Which of the following airport security areas requires the highest level of security including access controls, CHRC, STA, and ID display/challenge procedures? SIDA Sterile Area AOA Security Area
Security Area
Which of the following is not one of the three types of security programs that airport operators have to implement at their airports? Normally, Airport operators have to choose which program they will develop and implement based on their airport category Supporting Security Program Complete Security Program Partial Security Program Supplement Security Program
Supplement Security Program
When it comes to airport noise issues, some airport operators tend to say, "the airport was here first". This argument doesn't normally work because of the following reasons except for which one? -It is not always true and usually only serves to further incense the individual -Flight operations may have changed significantly since the individual purchased their residence at that location -The airport operator can purchase the land surrounding the airport -It goes against the principles of operating an airport as outlined in the Airport Compliance Manual, which encourages Airport operators to be good neighbors
The airport operator can purchase the land surrounding the airport
The requirements for small, unmanned aircraft systems in the US National Airspace System are documented the following regulation: Title 14 FAR Part 107 Title 14 FAR Part 101 Title 14 FAR Part 141 Title 14 CFR Part 91
Title 14 FAR Part 107
Although there are no direct regulations instructing the airport operators on how to manage the terminal and landside areas, these two areas may still be subject to which of the Federal agencies' regulations? Bureau of Transportation and Statistics Customs and Border Protection Air Traffic Division - FAA Transportation Security Administration
Transportation Security Administration
One of the changes brought with the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001 was the introduction of the Federal Security Director (FSD) position. The FSD is employed by which of the following entities? Transportation Security Administration Federal Aviation Administration Airport Management Department of Homeland Security
Transportation Security Administration
Which of the following security personnel is responsible for screening the passengers, carry-on and checked baggage? Transportation Security Inspectors Airport Security Coordinator Trusted Agent Transportation Security Officers
Transportation Security Officers
According to Part 36, stage 3 aircraft are those that meet the noise restrictions established in 1977
True
Aircraft noise and land use compatibility have been observed to the most challenging ad emotional issues to the airport management
True
Airport operators ought to define any relationships (between the airport and the local community) in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or (MOA) sections of the AEP - these mainly address the sharing of the resources between the airport and the local community during an emergency
True
As part of their job, Transportation Security Inspectors (TSI) are allowed to 'violate' security procedures to ensure that the system they are testing is intact.
True
At large commercial airports, these people may help the Incident Commander (IC) to carry out some of the tasks during an emergency: Safety Officer, Liaison Officer, and Public Information Officer
True
Before submitting the Part 150 plan to the FAA for approval, the airport operator must explain the cost related to implementing the plan and how the airport is planning to obtain the funds
True
For safety purposes as well, signs should be affixed on both sides of the vehicle to easily and properly identify the vehicle while on the airfield
True
ICAO Annex 14 requires the member countries to ensure their airports have appropriate plan for removing disabled aircraft on or adjacent to the movement area - the Annex recommends the airport operators to designate a coordinator who will oversee the plan
True
Noise source reduction under Part 36 has primarily centered on the modification of engine design to provide higher air bypass ratios, thereby reducing the amount of noise from the core engine. This coincided with the development of turbo-fan engines
True
One of the differences between a complete and a supporting security program is that the supporting security does not include defined security areas
True
One of the reasons for initiating the Part 150 process was to identify compatible land uses given the level of noise exposure that was happening at airports
True
One of the ways that the emergency response personnel can participate in the investigation phase of the emergency is to protect the evidence at the scene. This particular responsibility is described in the Advisory Circular 150/5200-12C (Fire Department Responsibility in Protecting Evidence at the Scene of an Aircraft Accident)
True
Subliminal touch point is one of the customer touch points where airport operators can utilize to positively influence the passengers' experience; this concept relates to the overall atmosphere and "feel" of the airport
True
The AEP is a part of the Airport Certification Manual, but it can be prepared as a separate document
True
The Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program (AOSSP) is one of the changes brought by the Aviation Transportation and Security Act of 2001. The program deals with aircraft operators including those who operate out of General Aviation (GA) airports.
True
The Airport Communications Dispatchers must be familiar on how to handle sensitive information as explained by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA)
True
The Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) position is required for all commercial service airports with security programs under Title 49 CFR Part 1542
True
The FAA uses the Day/Night Average (DNL) method of calculation as the standard to be used for forecasting cumulative noise exposure under Part 150 studies. However, this method has been criticized because it processes the noise effects on an average basis instead of accounting for each individual noise event
True
The Federal Air Marshals (FAM) program was started in 1962; however, the program was not fully expanded to accommodate the air transport growth until the 9/11 attack
True
The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288 serve to ensure that all public-use facilities have an emergency plan in place - these include the airports that are not covered under Part 139
True
The Transportation Security Administration 'Playbook' also known as the Aviation Direct Access Screening Program (ADASP) was created to focus on randomly screening the airport employees.
True
The design of the Part 150 regulations and planning process owed much to two programs that had been previously established. These programs were: 1.The FAA's Airport Noise Control and Land Use Compatibility (ANCLUC) program 2.The Department of Defense's Airport Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) program used for military airports
True
The function of the EOC is to provide support to Incident Command personnel and coordinate other necessary support functions, which may also include assistance to the airport operator in keeping the airport open (if possible)
True
The sterile areas of the airport can be controlled by three entities at any time: the Transportation Security Administration, the airport operator, and the aircraft operator
True
The term drone is normally used, in its purest form, to describe something that flies in a dull, monotonous, and indifferent manner, such as a target drone
True
The terminal is the airport's main passenger structure, beginning at the curb and extending through the screening checkpoint to the concourses and aircraft boarding gates
True
UAS operations can technically be granted in areas outside of Class B airspace; however, most public organizations who run such operations are restricted to airspace classes D, E, and G.
True
In the process of issuing ID badges, the airport will collect and process the fingerprints of the applicants of the individuals in the presence of the _____________ Federal Security Director Airport Security Task Force Liaison Trusted Agent Authorized Signatory
Trusted Agent
The term __________ describes the actual vehicle that flies, whereas the term ___________ describes all the components that are required to operate the ___________, such as a ground control station, payload, a datalink, and the vehicle itself UAV________RPV_________UAS UAS________UAV_________UAS UAV________UAS_________UAV UAS_______UAV__________RPV
UAV________UAS_________UAV
