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