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FAA and FBI implemented a Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System (CAPPS) in the late 1990’s. This system works
A) Through an interview and observation technique when the passenger arrives at the airport B) By being tied into the Passenger Name Record (PNR) of the airline’s reservation system. C) To detect those passengers that could be of assistance in the event of a problem in flight D) Until the latest course cases citing 4th amendment violations. |
B) By being tied into the Passenger Name Record (PNR) of the airline’s reservation system.
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The Federal Air Marshal Service, begun in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy
A) is designed to act as security officers on certain high-risk flights B) was never intended to be in force beyond 5 years post 9/11 C) Is no longer a part of a layered approach to Aviation Security D) Is funded by a supplemental spending bill of $450,000 per year. |
A) is designed to act as security officers on certain high-risk flights
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One of the changes that came into being after 9/11 were hardened cockpit doors. This program was objected to by which kids of carriers?
A) Small air charter operators. B) Air Cargo Operators C) Scheduled Air Carriers D) Fourth Amendment Rights advocates. |
B) Air Cargo Operators
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ICAO Annex 17, originating in 1974, has more recently been expanded to focus on additional issues including:
A) Conducting international aviation security surveys B) Coordinating an aviation security training program C) Conducting international aviation security audits on a voluntary basis D) All of the above |
D) All of the above
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Between Sept. and Oct. 2012 the ICAO Assembly adopted resolution A33 which among other things, included. (Check all that apply)
A) Declaration on misuse of civil aircraft as weapons of destruction and other terrorist acts involving civil aviation. B) Continuation and expansion of the ICAO Safety Oversight Audit Program C) Statement of continuing ICAO policies related to the safeguarding of international civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference D) A statement assuring US citizens that their 4th amendment rights would not be violated. |
A) Declaration on misuse of civil aircraft as weapons of destruction and other terrorist acts involving civil aviation.
B) Continuation and expansion of the ICAO Safety Oversight Audit Program C) Statement of continuing ICAO policies related to the safeguarding of international civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference |
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What was one of the important facets of the National Intelligence Act of 2004?
A) Established biometric uniform travel credential system for federal, state |and local law enforcement officials carrying weapons on aircraft. B) Private Charter Operators were exempted from implementing airline passenger pre-screening systems C) It eliminated the position of Director of National Intelligence in support of separate Directors for each of the Intelligence Agencies. D) Air cargo operators were exempted from implementing airline passenger pre-screening systems |
A) Established biometric uniform travel credential system for federal, state |and local law enforcement officials carrying weapons on aircraft.
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(Check all that apply) The various missions of the Federal Bureau of Investigation include:
A) Largest crime laboratories in the world B) The Automated Fingerprint Identification System used to convert fingerprints to algorithms for comparison C) It is the Federal Agency tasked with preventing smuggling of contraband across US boarders. D) It is the Federal Agency tasked with investigating all crimes involving the U.S. postal system. |
A) Largest crime laboratories in the world
B) The Automated Fingerprint Identification System used to convert fingerprints to algorithms for comparison |
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What is the oldest Federal Law Enforcement Agency in the United States, dating back to 1789?
A) The Federal Bureau of Investigation B) The Central Intelligence Service C) The U.S. Marshal Service D) The Drug Enforcement Administration, (DEA). |
C) The U.S. Marshal Service
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Who is the Director of the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency?
A) The Director of the Central Intelligence Agency B) The Director of the National Security Agency C) The Director of the Department of Justice D) The director of the FBI. |
A) The Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
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According to Price and Forrest Document Verification in U.S. Airports takes place where?
A) At the TSA Screening queue. B) At the ticket counter and at the beginning of the screening queue. C) At the TSA screening queue and at the boarding gate. D) At the aircraft boarding gate. |
B) At the ticket counter and at the beginning of the screening queue.
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In 1987 and again in 2001 The GAO conducted a series of tests of passenger screening at 34 airports around the country. The results of those tests indicated
A) That there was a marked improvement in airport screening between 1987 and 2001 B) That screening accuracy was substantially better in 1987 than in 2001 C) Screening accuracy was substantially better in 2001 than in 1987 D) There was essentially no better results in the accuracy of screening in 2001 than in 1987 |
D) There was essentially no better results in the accuracy of screening in 2001 than in 1987
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When TSA was formed in November 2001 they were tasked to complete several tasks in 1 year. By the end of that year they had completed (check all that apply)
A) Takeover of passenger screening at some 450 US airports B) Establishing training minimums for screeners C) Screening of all checked bags using explosive detection system technology D) Designing "pat-down" procedures for those passengers that opt out of using a full body scanner. |
A) Takeover of passenger screening at some 450 US airports
B) Establishing training minimums for screeners C) Screening of all checked bags using explosive detection system technology |
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The screening process for airline passengers begins and ends when?
A) It begins when the pax arrives at the airport parking lot or drop off areas, and ends when his or her aircraft departs the gate. B) It begins when the pax arrives at the airport ticket counter, and ends when his or her aircraft arrives at the gate of their destination airport. C) It begins when the pax makes the reservation and ends when people or bags exit the destination airport. D) At the TSA screening queue and at the boarding gate. |
C) It begins when the pax makes the reservation and ends when people or bags exit the destination airport.
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In the security screening process, the airport’s responsibility includes (check all that apply)
A) Provide space for airline’s counters B) Provide CCTV services everywhere C) Provide space for TSA and baggage screening D) Provide for free parking for all TSA employees |
A) Provide space for airline’s counters
B) Provide CCTV services everywhere C) Provide space for TSA and baggage screening |
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ICAO Annex 17 dates back originally well before 9/11 and was first adopted in 1974. Post 9/11 ICAO quickly moved to expand Annex 17 to include
A) Coordinating an aviation security training program B) Providing aviation security equipment, training aids and other equipment C) Conducting international aviation security audits D) All of the above |
D) All of the above
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Originally created by President John F. Kennedy in 1963, The Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) is
A) United States Federal law enforcement agency under the supervision of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). B) State administered law enforcement agency under the supervision of an individual State’s Anti-Terrorism Department. C) United States Federal law enforcement agency under the supervision of the National Security Agency, (NSA) and the and Federal Bureau of Investigation, (FBI) D) None of the Above |
A) United States Federal law enforcement agency under the supervision of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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The ICAO Council in 1974, introduced as Annex 17 to the Chicago Convention,
A) a series of Standards and Recommended Procedures (SARPs) for dealing with countries that harbor terrorists. B) a series of Standards and Recommended Procedures (SARPs) for prosecuting terrorists involved in the disruption of international air travel. C) a series of Standards and Recommended Procedures (SARPs) for international aviation security D) Introduced legislation to begin ratification of the first airline passengers “Bill of Rights.” |
C) a series of Standards and Recommended Procedures (SARPs) for international aviation security
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After 9/11 ICAO expanded the objectives of its Aviation Security Mechanism, (Annex 17) how?
A) Conducting international aviation security surveys and assessments. B) Coordinating aviation security training programs and regional training seminars C) Conducting international aviation security audits on a voluntary basis with a view to assessing the level of implementation. D) All the above |
D) All the above
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Several U.S. Federal Agencies were described in class. These agencies included; Department Of Homeland Security, United States Postal Inspection Service, Central Intelligence Agency, NSA, and the US Marshal Service. Which of these interacts with Aviation/Airline security in any way?
A) Only the FBI and CIA. B) Only the FBI and CIA and U.S. Postal Inspection Service C) None of them directly. D) All of them. |
D) All of them.
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What does trace detection do?
A) Looks for invisible traces of explosives, not actual pieces B) Extremely sensitive and accurate C) Uses swabs of some type (or a puff of air) to wipe a bag and then the unit analyzes swab/air D) All of the above |
D) All of the above
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According to reading assignment in Price & Forrest the Sterile Area is
A) That portion of the airport primarily concerned with ticketing and baggage drop-off B) That portion of the airport that provides passengers to boarding aircraft to which access is controlled by TSA C) Is that portion of the airport where positive Airport Identification must be displayed at all times. |
B) That portion of the airport that provides passengers to boarding aircraft to which access is controlled by TSA
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An airline passenger wishing to board his/her aircraft is required by TSA 49 CFR Part 1540 to submitting to do what?
A) inspection of his or her property in accordance with 4th amendment rights to control access to this area. B) inspection of his or her person and property, including use of a full body scanner, to control access to this area. C) inspection of his or her person and property in accordance with the procedures being applied to control access to this area. D) inspection of his or her property in accordance with the procedures being applied to control access to this area. |
C) inspection of his or her person and property in accordance with the procedures being applied to control access to this area.
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When does the security screening process for passengers and their bags begin and when does it end?
A) Begins when a reservation is made, ends when they depart their destination airport with their bags. B) Begins when they arrive at the airport, ends when they claim their baggage at the their destination airport. C) Begins when they go through TSA screening and their bags go through an EDS. It ends when they leave the aircraft and the sterile area at their destination airport. D) Begins when they reach the check in counter and ends when they depart their destination airport with their bags. |
A) Begins when a reservation is made, ends when they depart their destination airport with their bags.
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Who is responsible for monitoring passengers in the Sterile Area, who have already gone through TSA screening?
A) The Airline, because it is their gate area. B) The Airport, because they have responsibility for everyone in the terminal C) TSA, because they have established a “layered” approach to security throughout the airport D) All of the above. |
D) All of the above.
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Checked baggage, carried in the bellies of passenger aircraft is required to go through what kind of inspection?
A) Explosive Detection System (EDS) machine. B) K-9 explosive detection dogs C) Explosive trace detection (ETD) technologies D) Any of the above |
D) Any of the above
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Near the end of last year, a Federal appeals court recently said it was giving the TSA until when to comply with a court order already 14-months old. The order was for TSA to “promptly” hold public hearings and take public comment concerning the so-called nude body scanners installed in U.S. airport security checkpoints.
A) December 2012 B) January 2013 C) March 2013 |
C) March 2013
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The ICAO Council in 1974, introduced as Annex 17 to the Chicago Convention,
A) a series of Standards and Recommended Procedures (SARPs) for dealing with countries that harbor terrorists. B) a series of Standards and Recommended Procedures (SARPs) for prosecuting terrorists involved in the disruption of international air travel. C) a series of Standards and Recommended Procedures (SARPs) for international aviation security D) Introduced legislation to begin ratification of the first airline passengers “Bill of Rights.” |
C) a series of Standards and Recommended Procedures (SARPs) for international aviation security
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What does trace detection do?
A) Looks for invisible traces of explosives, not actual pieces B) Extremely sensitive and accurate C) Uses swabs of some type (or a puff of air) to wipe a bag and then the unit analyzes swab/air D) All of the above |
D) All of the above
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Last March the European Union prohibited the use of certain types of full body scanners in a parting of ways with the US TSA. These scanners were of which type and what was the reasoning behind their decision?
A) Backscatter X-Ray, because the images were too graphic B) Backscatter X-Ray, “in order not to risk jeopardizing citizens’ health and safety" C) Millimeter Wave Scanners, because the images were too graphic D) Millimeter Wave Scanners, “in order not to risk jeopardizing citizens’ health and safety" |
B) Backscatter X-Ray, “in order not to risk jeopardizing citizens’ health and safety"
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Aircraft Operators Standard Security Protocol (AOSSP) describes how an airline must manage a security program. These programs differ from Airport Security Programs, (ASP’s) how?
A) Each aircraft operator is unique, so each AOSSP has to be unique for each airline. B) Unlike ASP, which are unique to each airport, AOSSP is a standard applicable to all airlines. C) Unlike AOSSP, which are unique to each airline, ASP’s are a standard applicable to all airports. D) TSA monitors AOSSP’s closely, and largely leaves the ASP’s to the cities that manage their own airports, (e.g. Orlando International and Melbourne International). |
B) Unlike ASP, which are unique to each airport, AOSSP is a standard applicable to all airlines.
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An All Cargo Security Program requires (in addition to other elements) that the airline:
A) Screen Individuals and Carry-on bags, prevent unauthorized weapons & explosives from loading, and use of TSA screening of pax, carry-ons, checked bags and cargo B) Screen Individuals and Carry-on bags, prevent unauthorized weapons & explosives from loading, and use of EDS for screening checked bags C) TSA screen of individuals and Carry-on bags, prevent unauthorized weapons & explosives from loading, and use of EDS for screening checked bags |
A) Screen Individuals and Carry-on bags, prevent unauthorized weapons & explosives from loading, and use of TSA screening of pax, carry-ons, checked bags and cargo
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Profiling, as a form or rapid risk assessment has been used successfully. However it remains a very sensitive topic, particularly in the U.S. It often implies racial profiling, although most security experts dismiss this as being ineffective, naive, and insensitive.
A) True B) False |
A) True
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Another form of profiling is observation of behavior. TSA has been employing this procedure, although about a year ago it came under fire by the GAO. Although there have been numerous people detained, only 1 individual was ever charged with anything under this program. The premise for this type of screening is:
A) Body language, the ability to read a person’s attitudes and thoughts was the original communication system between humans before the evolution of the spoken language. B) Security experts contend that this trend has been to keep profiling focused on document checks and observation of behaviors. C) This profiling technique focuses on the Nationality of an individual, not their behaviors D) This profiling technique focuses primarily on people arriving into the U.S. rather than those boarding flights to leave this country. |
A) Body language, the ability to read a person’s attitudes and thoughts was the original communication system between humans before the evolution of the spoken language.
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TSA began the profiling program referred to as SPOT, (Screening Pax by ObservationTechniques) in 2004. In this program TSA uses:
A) Specially trained security officers B) Watching people in security lines and throughout the airport C) Assesses body language and travel details to make an assessment of threat level. D) All the above |
D) All the above
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If TSA identifies an individual they deem is a threat to safety or security of the traveling public, which of the following actions can they take:
A) Require passenger to go through secondary screening B) Refer the individual to local police C) Arrest the suspect D) Only a and b above |
D) Only a and b above
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In the event a passenger is required to go through a “pat down” for screening at a TSA checkpoint, that individual
A) Forfeits all 4th amendment rights under the U.S. Constitution B) Has the right to have an attorney present C) Will most probably miss their flight D) Has the right to ask for the screening to be conducted in a private area and have anyone of their choosing accompany them. |
D) Has the right to ask for the screening to be conducted in a private area and have anyone of their choosing accompany them.
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One of the weaknesses of the Walk Through Metal Detectors (WTMDs) is:
A) It uses x-ray technology that, because of the age of these devices, could cause health risks for the traveling public. B) Plastic explosives carried on a person could be detonated by the magnetic field created by the WTMD. C) A passenger could wear plastic and fabric on their person and not set off a WTMD, even with detonators in their carry on bags D) All of the above |
C) A passenger could wear plastic and fabric on their person and not set off a WTMD, even with detonators in their carry on bags
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Explosive Trace Portals are slowly replacing WTMD’s as a form of passenger screening. One of the difficulty in getting these on line is:
A) As of yet, they are too slow in processing passengers, taking approximately 30 seconds to analyze each individual. B) There is only on manufacturer approved by the FAA as of this time. C) There is a cost factor on these devices is 6 times that of a traditional WTMD D) Training time for TSA screening agents on these devices could take over a year |
A) As of yet, they are too slow in processing passengers, taking approximately 30 seconds to analyze each individual.
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Canada and the U.K. use a “5 Tier Inspection” protocol for checked luggage carried on passenger aircraft. The TSA allows use of this protocol for flights from these countries bound for the U.S. with what changes?
A) Jumping directly to their Level 4, bypassing Levels 1-3, and reconciling the bag with the passenger, making the passenger identify the bag personally. B) Skipping Levels 1 and 2 and going directly to Level 3, using an EDS w/Computerized Tomography, (CT). C) This is not true. The TSA does not allow any luggage on U.S. bound flights that have gone through the 5 Tier Inspection protocol. D) None of the above. |
B) Skipping Levels 1 and 2 and going directly to Level 3, using an EDS w/Computerized Tomography, (CT).
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Aircraft Operators Standard Security Protocols (AOSSP’s) related to the airline’s security program basically have to cover which of the following topics?
A) Screening of pax, baggage & cargo, known shipper cargo program B) Use of law enforcement (Including carriage of armed officers and Air Marshals on aircraft) C) Criminal history record checks and flight deck privileges D) All of the above |
D) All of the above
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Aircraft Operators Standard Security Protocols (AOSSP’s) are categorized according to the type of operation being conducted by an air carrier. Which of the following are included in this Part of 49 CFR 1544?
A) Full, Partial, Twelve-Five, Private Charter and All Cargo B) Full, Partial, One Forty One, Private Charter and All Cargo C) Full, Partial, Twelve-Five, Public Charter and All Cargo D) Full, Partial, Twelve-Five, Private Charter and Low Cost Carriers, (LCC’s) |
A) Full, Partial, Twelve-Five, Private Charter and All Cargo
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Air Carriers that operate under a Twelve-Five program utilize aircraft under a scheduled or charter service, carrying pax, cargo or both that have a MGTOW of what?
A) less than or equal to 12,500 lbs B) less than 100,310 lbs (45,500Kg) but greater than 12,500lbs. C) greater than 12,500 lbs D) less than 12,500 lbs. |
C) greater than 12,500 lbs
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A Private Charter Security Program requires (in addition to other elements) that the airline:
A) Screen Individuals and Carry-on bags, prevent unauthorized weapons & explosives from loading, and use of TSA screening of pax, carry-ons, checked bags and cargo B) Screen Individuals and Carry-on bags, prevent unauthorized weapons & explosives from loading, and use of EDS for screening checked bags C) Screen Individuals and Carry-on bags, prevent unauthorized weapons & explosives from loading, and use of EDS for screening cargo |
A) Screen Individuals and Carry-on bags, prevent unauthorized weapons & explosives from loading, and use of TSA screening of pax, carry-ons, checked bags and cargo
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An All Cargo Security Program requires (in addition to other elements) that the airline:- *- -
A) Screen Individuals and Carry-on bags, prevent unauthorized weapons & explosives from loading, and use of TSA screening of pax, carry-ons, checked bags and cargo B) Screen Individuals and Carry-on bags, prevent unauthorized weapons & explosives from loading, and use of EDS for screening checked bags C) TSA screen of individuals and Carry-on bags, prevent unauthorized weapons & explosives from loading, and use of EDS for screening checked bags |
A) Screen Individuals and Carry-on bags, prevent unauthorized weapons & explosives from loading, and use of TSA screening of pax, carry-ons, checked bags and cargo
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A TED Talks presentation shown in class was by Todd Humphreys. His presentation on How to fool a GPS highlighted how easy it can be to do what?
A) Make a GPS indicate it was at a different location than it really was. B) Make a GPS be able to intercept a traditional ILS approach and automatically fly the ILS approach. C) Make a GPS "into a tool useful to help find one’s tennis racket when they have been misplaced. D) Make a GPS indicate that it was from a different manufacturer than it really was, (e.g. Garmin vs. Tom-Tom). |
A) Make a GPS indicate it was at a different location than it really was.
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Before the end of March, the TSA capitulated under pressure from the U.S. Federal Courts and finally agreed to begin public hearings on the implementation of Full Body Scanners at airports throughout the United States.
A) True, but they are not going to begin until August of 2014 B) True C) False, they declined and argued that to do so would be detrimental to National security. D) False, they cited that the controversy over allowing knives back on aircraft was taking too much of their time. |
B) True
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(select all that apply) According to an ABC News clip, TSA began the program referred to as SPOT, (Screening Pax by Observation Techniques) in 2004. Training some 3,000 officers throughout their system.
A) The SPOT program is credited with stopping some 170 possible terrorists B) The SPOT program is costing taxpayers over $200 million a year C) There is no basis or scientific proof to back up TSA claims about the SPOT program. |
B) The SPOT program is costing taxpayers over $200 million a year
C) There is no basis or scientific proof to back up TSA claims about the SPOT program. |
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We have heard of many organizations, companies and unions that are opposing John Pistol’s position of allowing small knives back onto aircraft. Who/what is one group that SUPPORTS the idea of returning small knives to the aircraft cabin?
A) Anti-terrorist organizations B) An association of Airline Passenger rights groups C) Oregon knife manufacturers D) representatives of international Duty Free stores because they have lost millions in pocket knife sales since 9/11 |
C) Oregon knife manufacturers
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A L.A. Times article of May 26th discussed in class, indicated that the Obama Administration is posed to do what?
A) Reduce passenger facility charges on airline tickets B) Increase the airline ticket charges to help pay for airport security fees C) Increase the taxes on airline ticket sales by 14% D) Increase the penalty for failing to administer a proper passenger safety briefing prior to takeoff |
C) Increase the taxes on airline ticket sales by 14%
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According to two articles presented in class, the Global Entry/TSA Pre-Check program was started in _________________ and has approved about ________________ members?
A) 2005 and 150,000 members B) 2008 and 1,500,000 members C) 2010 and 1,750,000 members D) 2010 and 2,500,000 members |
B) 2008 and 1,500,000 members
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According to Travel News on May 28th, More than half of travelers in a new poll said they still check their luggage, either some or all of the time.
A) True, more than half said they still check their luggage. B) False, less than half said they still check their luggage. C) True, more than half said they still check their luggage if the airlines would charge less to check a bag. D) False, actually, the number is more like more than 80% of travelers said they still check their luggage. |
A) True, more than half said they still check their luggage.
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Which of the following must corporate aviation security accomplish?
A) Protect asset from theft and vandalism B) Stop aircraft from being used to transport legal goods C) Keep track of the asset's maintenance logs D) A and B only |
D) A and B only
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Which of the following is true of the requirements for a security program for a general aviation airport?
A) No security program is needed. B) A security program is needed if the airport director thinks it is. C) A security program is needed if the airport has any commercial service. D) None of the above are true |
C) A security program is needed if the airport has any commercial service.
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The definition of general aviation is all flying operations that are not military or airline operations.
A) True B) False |
A) True
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Which of the following are not one of the general threats to general aviation airport’s security?
A) Transport of dangerous animals B) Weapons of mass destruction C) Transport of hazardous materials into the country D) A and C only |
A) Transport of dangerous animals
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Which of the following are recommendations to ensure security at a general aviation airport?
A) Airport Security Committee B) Marketing/public relations treatment of security threats C) Information technology security controls D) All of the above |
D) All of the above
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To ensure security at a general aviation airport, the Pilot in Command must verify passenger identities.
A) True B) False |
A) True
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A fixed base operator should implement sign-in/sign-out procedures for transient pilots to ensure security at a general aviation airport.
A) True B) False |
A) True
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Identify one security action that was presented by Dr. Ryan in class that a general aviation airport should do to ensure security.Answer: Airports/Facilities
A) Install outdoor lighting covering aircraft parking and hangar areas, fuel farm and fuel truck parking areas, and airport access points. B) Secure hangar doors when unattended. C) Post signs warning against trespassing and unauthorized use of aircraft with phone numbers to airport operations and law enforcement agency. D) All the above |
D) All the above
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In Flight Training Candidate Checks Program, what requirements do foreign flight students have to do that U.S. citizens don’t have to do under terms of the Flight Training Candidate Checks Program (FTCCP)
A) Requires every flight student to prove his/her U. S. citizenship before beginning flight training in an aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds or less. B) Foreign flight students required to complete a criminal history record check and submit fingerprints to TSA. C) Foreign flight students required to complete a criminal history record check and submit to a complete TSA body scan. D) Foreign flight students required to submit a bond in the amount $200,000 USD as a safety guarantee that can be refunded at the end of training and complete a criminal history record check through the FBI. |
B) Foreign flight students required to complete a criminal history record check and submit fingerprints to TSA.
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In the briefing on Multi-Modal Security Issues, the following was noted as a true statement.
A) Once a shipper has ‘known consignor’ status its consignments can be treated as known cargo and are thereafter not ordinarily subject to any other security vetting. B) The screening process may involve various techniques, which are carried out either by the airline or an air cargo agent. C) Once screened, cargo must be stored and transported in secure conditions until it is placed on an aircraft. D) All of the above are true |
D) All of the above are true
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Multimodalism is which of the following?
A) Shipping cargo between two destinations using different modes of transportation which are not coordinated. B) the shipper relies on someone else to make arrangements with different transportation modes. C) The transport modes coordinate their activities for that shipment. D) All of the above |
A) Shipping cargo between two destinations using different modes of transportation which are not coordinated.
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What is the common Security issue in multi-modal transportation?
A) Working out a common tariff system for cargo regardless of transport mode B) How to screen cargo C) How to protect cargo being transported and people in the process. D) Ensuring we follow ICAO guidelines |
C) How to protect cargo being transported and people in the process.
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The important thing about _____________________ is that the equipment adheres to the same standards worldwide.
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Containerization
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Which of the following is true of container security?
A) The cargo is in a container, which makes it harder to get into. B) Containers are only identified by a serial number on the outside. C) Provides protection because the only way to know what is in the container is to open it up or know the serial number. D) All of the above |
D) All of the above
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Accelerated biometrics is one of the newer techniques which includes:
A) Finger vein B) Palm vein C) Iris scanning D) All of the above E) A and C only |
D) All of the above
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After 9/11, the airlines entered a period of major financial losses. The government implemented a program called the “Air Transportation and System Safety Stabilization Act” to help the airlines recover. This program authorized a total of $_______ in the form of immediate cash assistance and loan guarantees.
A) $.985 Million B) $980 Million C) $5 Billion D) $15 Billion |
D) $15 Billion
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Hijacking of aircraft is not a new phenomenon. The first aircraft hijacking occurred when?
A) 1931 B) 1945 C) 1951 D) 1963 |
A) 193
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Prior to the 1960’s the main purpose of hijacking aircraft was to:
A) Take a flight when the perpetrator was denied boarding. B) Hold the aircraft for ransom. C) Take action against a previous employer. D) Escape some form of persecution. |
D) Escape some form of persecution.
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During the 1990’s hijackings were primarily concentrated.
A) In Africa B) Primarily over domestic US territories C) Primarily overseas, not in the US. |
C) Primarily overseas, not in the US.
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The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 were the first major security incident in the U.S. in
A) 10 years B) 6 years C) 2 years D) 6 months |
A) 10 years
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In today’s environment, terrorists use aircraft hijackings, bombings and airport attacks primarily to
A) Gain freedom for political prisoners. B) Gain economic (monetary) benefits for themselves, (much like pirates operating from Somalia). C) To incur loss of life, economic damage, changes in policies, and disruption of secure feeling in the public. D) Undermine U.S. political parties and change the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. |
C) To incur loss of life, economic damage, changes in policies, and disruption of secure feeling in the public.
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Funding for airport and aviation security programs can come from (check ALL that apply)
A) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) B) State funding available in some states C) Airport District Offices of FAA helped decide funding in States D) Additional taxes on/or airline ticket fees/surcharges |
A) Airport Improvement Program (AIP)
B) State funding available in some states C) Airport District Offices of FAA helped decide funding in States D) Additional taxes on/or airline ticket fees/surcharges |
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Airports must have an airport security program, (ASP) to be in compliance with Aviation Security requirements, which in part required that procedures be established for several aspects of security. Which of the following is NOT part of that program? (Select One)
A) Screening of passengers, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, and cargo B) Use of screening devices (such as Xray systems, explosive trace detection equipment and metal detectors) C) Establishing weight limits and a system of additional charges for passenger baggage D) Airlines have the ability to refuse screening and boarding to any person, baggage or cargo that they consider to be a security threat. |
C) Establishing weight limits and a system of additional charges for passenger baggage
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On the morning of 9/11, several of the hijackers were delayed in boarding their flights due to being selected for additional passenger screening. The screening was required to/because:
A) be sure that they and their baggage were boarding the same flight B) be sure that they had listed their frequent flyer numbers on their record locators C) be sure that they had a valid government issued I.D. card D) they were listed on the FAA’s “no-fly” list |
A) be sure that they and their baggage were boarding the same flight
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At least one of the 9/11 hijackers
A) Had no photo ID and did not speak any English B) Had a photo ID but did not speak English C) Had no photo ID but spoke fluent English D) Had a photo ID, did not speak English but attempted to board carrying a loaded firearm. |
A) Had no photo ID and did not speak any English
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What was different, special or unique about the 9/11 hijackings compared with others throughout airline history?
A) There were multiple hijackings with the intention of forcing payment of millions of dollars in ransom monies. B) They concentrated on just two airlines with the intention of causing the flying public to turn away from these and force them into financial bankruptcy. C) All of the hijackers originated their travel that day from Portland, Maine D) It was the first time hijacked aircraft were used as weapons. |
D) It was the first time hijacked aircraft were used as weapons.
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During the 9/11 attacks, pre-existing policies and procedures to be followed in the event of a hijacking of a U.S. airliner were followed by the agencies involved.
A) Only the FAA followed these protocols. B) Each agency did follow proper procedures and protocols. They just didn’t tell one another about what they were doing. C) There were major failures in policy and procedures throughout the entire system. D) Only the U.S. North East Air Defense Station, (NEADS) followed policy. |
C) There were major failures in policy and procedures throughout the entire system.
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Planning for the attacks in September 11, 2001 began as far back as
A) 1990 B) 1996 C) 1998 D) 2000 |
B) 1996
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It is estimated that Osama Bin Laden and his colleagues spent how much in the planning and execution of the 9/11 attacks?
A) $800-900 thousand dollars B) $600-750 thousand dollars C) $500-600 thousand dollars D) $400-500 thousand dollars |
D) $400-500 thousand dollars
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There was an additional component to the 9/11 attacks that the perpetrators had also planned, but later cancelled, citing that it was too difficult to coordinate. This was
A) an attack on the Sears Tower in Chicago B) an attack on Disney World in Orlando C) an attack on a Nuclear Power Station D) an attack on the West Coast of the U.S. |
D) an attack on the West Coast of the U.S.
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Planners for the 9/11 attacks trained for their mission by
A) taking reconnaissance flights, carrying on box cutters and other implements and observing people’s reactions when they took them out in flight. B) watcing as TSA agents did their jobs in airports in major cities around the country. C) buying airline tickets and paying cash for them. D) attempting to board flights without proper government issued photo I.D.'s |
A) taking reconnaissance flights, carrying on box cutters and other implements and observing people’s reactions when they took them out in flight.
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Mohammed Atta, one of the 9/11 hijackers, wanted to use Boeing aircraft because
A) The French government had denied him access to flight training in France. B) He believed that Boeing aircraft would have a stronger effect on the U.S. populace. C) He thought that no Airbus aircraft would be deployed on the routes that they had intended for booking their tickets. D) He believed that Airbus aircraft had a device built in that prevented them from being crashed into the ground. |
D) He believed that Airbus aircraft had a device built in that prevented them from being crashed into the ground.
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According to an article in “Government Security News” from late December, TSA will begin doing what with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) of security devices?
A) Testing them to ensure that they cannot pass through a AIT (Body scanner) undetected. B) Add them to a list of devices approved for carry-on luggage on commercial airlines. C) Require that new devices be tested by commercial third party organizations before being brought to TSA D) All of the above |
C) Require that new devices be tested by commercial third party organizations before being brought to TSA
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An article in “Business Day Live” from the end of December 2012 provided a forecast of what the author has gleaned from interviews with the International Air Transport Association, (IATA) concerning the future of checkpoint security at airports. The article pointed out: (Select all that apply)
A) IATA’s most recent passenger survey points to queuing time as the number one passenger complaint about airport security checks and removing belts and shoes as number two. B) By 2014 IATA is hopeful that national traveler identity programs such as Pre-check in the US and Nexus in Canada will expand. C) By 2020 and beyond airports will use a combination of high end screening technologies which will allow passengers to have a walk-though experience without interruption, unless a threat is detected. |
A) IATA’s most recent passenger survey points to queuing time as the number one passenger complaint about airport security checks and removing belts and shoes as number two.
B) By 2014 IATA is hopeful that national traveler identity programs such as Pre-check in the US and Nexus in Canada will expand. C) By 2020 and beyond airports will use a combination of high end screening technologies which will allow passengers to have a walk-though experience without interruption, unless a threat is detected. |
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According to an article in “USA Today,” by the end of December, 2012 the TSA had
A) Confiscated more than 1500 guns at airport security checkpoints in the US. B) Confiscated the highest number of undeclared weapons in checked baggage since 2001. C) Reported that Atlanta Hartsfield Airport headed the list of US airports where guns were confiscated, followed by Dallas-Ft. Worth. D) Both A and C above. |
D) Both A and C above.
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An Article in the “Wall Street Journal” from the end of December forecasting what travelers should expect over the next year pointed out
A) TSA would be expanding it’s “trusted travelers” expedited screening program B) TSA is examining a “Pre-check Lite” for passengers that travel only domestically C) Expansion of on-board WiFi systems across the industry, perhaps with options for higher bandwidth at a higher cost. D) All of the above |
D) All of the above
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One of the biggest news events from early this semester was the announcement in January from TSA that:
A) 400 Airport screeners had been fired for stealing iPads from passengers carry-on’s B) The number of lawsuits against TSA for improper passenger “pat-downs” had dropped by 30% C) TSA would be eliminating all AIT (Advanced Imaging Technology) body scanners from 10 airports as a test program. D) TSA would be removing all backscatter body-imaging scanners produced by OSI Systems throughout 2013. |
D) TSA would be removing all backscatter body-imaging scanners produced by OSI Systems throughout 2013.
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In a January article published in the New York Times, TSA is adding a new layer of screening that makes a move away from the technological wonders already in place. This form of screening
A) Involves observing the vehicles passengers used to get to the airport. B) Involves on-the-spot observations and conversations with passengers. C) Observing passenger behavior in restaurants and food service facilities in airports prior to passing through screening checkpoints. D) None of the above. |
B) Involves on-the-spot observations and conversations with passengers.
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In the event a passenger is required to go through a “pat down” for screening at a TSA checkpoint, that individual”
A) Forfeits all 4th amendment rights under the U.S. Constitution B) Has the right to have an attorney present C) Will most probably miss their flight D) Has the right to ask for the screening to be conducted in a private area and have anyone of their choosing accompany them. |
D) Has the right to ask for the screening to be conducted in a private area and have anyone of their choosing accompany them.
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In the Jonathan Corbett, YouTube video shown in class, Corbett demonstrated a method to defeat TSA body scanners and get a prohibited item through the TSA screening checkpoint. His method involved:
A) Going through a security screening in a wheelchair B) Requesting a friend or relative be present when one is subjected to a full body pat-down. C) Stitching a pocket into the side of his shirt and carrying the item in that pocket. D) A and B above |
C) Stitching a pocket into the side of his shirt and carrying the item in that pocket.
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Towards the end of September, TSA received some unwanted publicity from ABC World News regarding an incident that uncovered through an ABC undercover news operation. This incident, occurring at Orlando international Airport, involved what?
A) A passenger being “groped” by a TSA agent during a pat down after the passenger refused to go through a bodyscanner. B) ABC News having an iPad stolen by a TSA agent after being “left” at the security screening checkpoint C) ABC News having their camera’s confiscated by TSA agents angry at the network for trying to make them look bad. D) ABC News having $500 removed from a bag taken from one of their news crew for a secondary screening. |
B) ABC News having an iPad stolen by a TSA agent after being “left” at the security screening checkpoint
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After the above referenced event, there was a follow-up news story related to reactions from Washington, including:
A) The chairman of the House Transportation Committee, John Mica calling for sweeping changes to the management of the TSA, B) The Inspector General of Homeland Security, Charles K. Edwards, saying that the incident uncovered by ABC News would be referred to the Federal authorities for prosecution. C) Jonathan Corbett, Bodyscanner YouTube video star, saying in a new video posting that ABC News has taken the load off him and he can now drop his lawsuit against TSA. D) A and B above. |
D) A and B above.
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Part 1542 of the TSA Regulations pertains to Airport Security. Under provisions of this regulation, airports that service passengers not requiring screening are required to comply with this part of the regulations.
A) True – But only if they have a bona-fide law enforcement agency operating under the auspices of the airport authority. B) True – But only if they have a branch TSA contingent operating at that airport. C) False – These airports do not operate under this part of the TSA regulations. D) False – These airports will be required to operate under this part of the TSA regulations as of July 1, 2013. |
C) False – These airports do not operate under this part of the TSA regulations.
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Also covered under Part 1542 of the TSA regulations is the requirement for Airport Operators (for which this rule applies), to appoint one or more individuals to the role that will act as primary interface between that airport and the TSA. This role is identified as what?
A) Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) B) Airport TSA Liaison (ATL) C) Airport Logistics Manager, (ALM) D) Airport Safety Officer, (ASO) |
A) Airport Security Coordinator (ASC)
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In addition to acting as primary contact between the airport and the TSA, the person identified in the above question is also responsible for, (Check ALL that apply)
A) Development and maintenance of the airport security program B) Ensure corrective action is taken when the facility is found in noncompliance with any section in Part 1542. C) Monitoring and controlling the records for employment history verification and criminal history records checks. D) Specifies systems, measures and procedures that the airport will use to perform their regulatory and statutory responsibilities. |
A) Development and maintenance of the airport security program
B) Ensure corrective action is taken when the facility is found in noncompliance with any section in Part 1542. C) Monitoring and controlling the records for employment history verification and criminal history records checks. D) Specifies systems, measures and procedures that the airport will use to perform their regulatory and statutory responsibilities. |
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FAA Security Regulations, Part 107 were moved from under the jurisdiction of the FAA after 9/11. Which agency took over responsibility for this part of the Code of Federal Regulations?
A) FBI B) CIA C) Customs and Border protection D) TSA |
D) TSA
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The President’s Commission on Aviation Security & Terrorism, formed after the crash of TWA Flight 800, also recommended that the FAA make greater use of Taggants. What is a Taggant?
A) A geneticmarker, found in people with a pre-disposition toward terrorism. B) A chemical or physical marker added to materials to allow various forms of testing. C) A substance recently banned from being carried on-board in carry-on luggage. D) A substance easily identifiable through the new full-body scanners being deployed in major airports. |
B) A chemical or physical marker added to materials to allow various forms of testing.
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Security guru Bruce Schneier, in his commentary in CODE2600.com, makes the point that TSA’s real mission is
A) To protect the traveling public, our airports and or air transportation system. B) To keep the TSA viable and to make themselves look good. C) Act as an intimidation force against a potential terrorist and prevent them from trying to board an aircraft. |
B) To keep the TSA viable and to make themselves look good.
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An Air Operations Area is defined in Part 1542 as what?
A) An area which includes aircraft movement areas, aircraft parking areas, loading ramps, and safety areas, for use by aircraft. B) Another name for, and the same as a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) C) An area where passengers arrive at an airport and include baggage checking, ticketing, issuance of boarding passes and duty free operations. |
A) An area which includes aircraft movement areas, aircraft parking areas, loading ramps, and safety areas, for use by aircraft.
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A Security Perimeter Systems at an Airport is designed to protect what?
A) Airport Terminals B) Air Operations Area (AOA) C) Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) D) Both Airport Terminals and Air Operations Area (AOA) |
D) Both Airport Terminals and Air Operations Area (AOA)
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The President’s Commission on Aviation Security & Terrorism, formed after the crash of TWA Flight 800, recommended that we...
A) Implement and immediate and continuing vulnerability assessment of 450 commercial airports. B) Require criminal background checks for all screeners and persons with access to secure areas. C) Establish joint government-industry research groups. D) All of the above. |
D) All of the above.
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In an article from "Wired" the TSA made the following response from the YouTube Video posted by John Corbett
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"These machines are safe," said Lorie Dankers, a TSA spokeswoman, in a telephone interview
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Prior to 9/11, who had responsibility for passenger screening
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The Airlines
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Approximately how much is the TSA spending on aviation security on an annual basis?
$950 million $2.1 billion $7 billion $53 billion |
$950 million
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According to Norad, it costs about $7500 per hour, including fuel and maintenance expenses, to put an F-16 into the air when it’s scrambled due to a possible aviation security threat of an airliner. All of these costs are high in themselves, when look at an annual basis, they can be very high. Approximately how many times a year does NORAD need to scramble fighters after an air carrier aircraft
10 25 200 350 |
200
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What is an example of “unplanned expenses” in aviation security?
a. Expenses and lost revenue incurred when a terminal needs to be closed due to security breach. b. Confiscating approximately 2000 pocket knives that are confiscated daily across the US at TSA checkpoints. c. Dealing with passengers that refuse to go through an ATI screening and require a physical “Pat Down”. d. The cost of getting passengers to come back to your airline after they have been “violated” because of TSA’s screening procedures. |
a. Expenses and lost revenue incurred when a terminal needs to be closed due to security breach.
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The Department of Homeland Security requested a budget for Fiscal 2011 of how much?
$56.3 billion $26.3 billion $7.5 billion $963 billion |
$56.3 billion
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According to the Airport Council International (ACI) Policy and Recommended Practices Handbook, aviation security is the responsibility of who?
The state, which should therefor bear the associated costs. The airports, which should therefor bear the associated costs. The airlines, which should therefor bear the associated costs. The passengers, because they are the ones ultimately benefiting from the added costs of aviation security. |
The state, which should therefor bear the associated costs.
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Arnold Barnett, the George Eastman Professor of Management Science and Professor of Statistics at the MIT Sloan School of Management, advocates that;
We should continue to carry air cargo on passenger aircraft. The cost/benefit makes this worth while. Suggests that a ban on heavier mail on passenger aircraft would be cost effective if it prevented one air disaster over a 20 year period. We should no longer carry air cargo at all as it is too dangerous. None of the above are true. |
We should continue to carry air cargo on passenger aircraft. The cost/benefit makes this worth while.
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Steward and Mueller’s study found which technology as meeting the criteria for being “cost effective”?
Federal air marshal The TSA’s SPOT program Hardened cockpit doors EDT |
Hardened cockpit doors
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A report published by Mark G. Stewart & John Mueller evaluated the cost benefit of aviation security measures. Their study evaluated which aviation security measures?
Hardened cockpit doors and Federal Air Marshals The TSA’s SPOT program AIT - Full body scanners Hardened cockpit doors and EDT (Explosive detection Technologies) |
Hardened cockpit doors and Federal Air Marshals
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Another study, conducted by Robert Poole, Director of transportation policy at the Reason Foundation, and a member of the GAO’s National Aviation Studies Advisory Panel, the extra wait times from post 9/11 security cost the country:
$800 million $8 billion $10 billion We don’t know, it’s just enormous. |
$8 billion
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According to an article in the US News and World report discussed in class, indirect costs associated with aviation security are incredibly high. In the US alone, the time spent in line waiting to get through security checkpoints equates to:
Over 4000 man years per airport. More than 45,000 man years over all each year At least 15,000 man years over all each year Over 4000 man years over all |
More than 45,000 man years over all each year
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TSA regulations part 1540 say what about passenger requirements for screening?
a. No person may enter a boarding area without submitting to the screening and inspection of his or her person and property in accordance with the procedures being applied to control access of this area. b. No person may enter an airport without submitting to the screening and inspection of his or her person and property in accordance with the procedures being applied to control access to this area. c. No person may enter a AOA without displaying an appropriate identification badge OR being escorted by someone who does. d. No person may enter a SIDA area without submitting to the screening and inspection of his or her person and property in accordance with the procedures being applied to control access to this area. |
a. No person may enter a boarding area without submitting to the screening and inspection of his or her person and property in accordance with the procedures being applied to control access of this area.
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The TSA defines the ‘Sterile Area’ as what?
a. Provide a pax holding area, preventing persons from gaining access to weapons and contraband after having passed through the security screening checkpoint, prior to boarding an aircraft. b. Provide a pax holding area, preventing persons from boarding an aircraft prior to their authorized boarding time in accordance with airline staff members. c. Provide a pax holding area where airline ticketing and baggage checking can take place in a manner without gaining access to weapons and contraband, prior to screening and boarding an aircraft. |
a. Provide a pax holding area, preventing persons from gaining access to weapons and contraband after having passed through the security screening checkpoint, prior to boarding an aircraft.
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When TSA was formed in 2001, they were charged with doing what in 1 year’s time?
a. Complete takeover of all passenger screening by November 2002 b. Complete takeover of all FAA regulatory functions c. Complete review of the official “no-fly” list d. Selecting which companies would be awarded contracts for full body scanners. |
a. Complete takeover of all passenger screening by November 2002
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After 14 years, the GAO once again conducted a similar review to the one done in 1987. This time the results showed:
a. Performance standards established by the FAA were adequate. b. There was no change in the levels of screening performance since the first review. c. The TSA had taken over by this time and the results were much better. |
b. There was no change in the levels of screening performance since the first review.
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(Select all that apply) In 1987, the General Accountability Office (GAO), conducted a study of airport screeners. Their findings showed:
a. Performance standards established by the FAA were adequate. b. There were no performance standards set by the FAA. c. On average, only 80% of weapons were detected. d. There was a lack of FAA enforcement authority |
b. There were no performance standards set by the FAA.
c. On average, only 80% of weapons were detected. d. There was a lack of FAA enforcement authority |
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Prior to 9/11, who had responsibility for passenger screening?
a. the airports b. the TSA c. a consortium of airports and airlines d. the airlines |
d. the airlines
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The first use of walk through metal detectors was when?
Early 1960’s Late 1960’s Early 1970’s Early 1980’s |
Early 1970’s
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(Select all that apply) there were two articles posted this week that discussed global entry, US customs and border protection program. This program does what?
a. Enables quick re-entry into the US for prescreened, pre-approved, low-risk travelers. b. Members qualifying for PreCheck if they’re flying on a participating airline at participating domestic airports. c. More than 1.5 million people have qualified for the program since it began in 2008. d. The program is experiencing approximately 20,000 applications a month. |
a. Enables quick re-entry into the US for prescreened, pre-approved, low-risk travelers.
b. Members qualifying for PreCheck if they’re flying on a participating airline at participating domestic airports. c. More than 1.5 million people have qualified for the program since it began in 2008. |
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In an article from “wired” the TSA made the following response to the youtube video posted by John Corbett.
a. He’s a crackpot and has no idea what he’s talking about b. They admitted that John Corbett had found a way to bypass the full body scanners. c. They were planning to arrest Corbett and charge him with aiding terrorists. d. “These machines are safe”, said Lorie Dankers, a TSA spokeswoman, in a telephone interview. |
d. “These machines are safe”, said Lorie Dankers, a TSA spokeswoman, in a telephone interview.
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There was an additional components to the 9/11 attacks at the perpetrators had also planned, but later canceled, citing that it was too difficult to coordinate.
a. This was an attack on the Sears Tower in Chicago b. An attack on Disney World in Orlando c. An attack on the nuclear power station d. An attack on the west coast of the US |
d. An attack on the west coast of the US
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One of the biggest news events from earlier this semester was the announcements in January from TSA that:
a. 400 airport screeners have been fired for stealing iPads from passengers carry-ons. b. The number of lawsuits against TSA for improper passenger Pat Downs had dropped by 30% c. TSA would be eliminating all AIT (advanced imaging technology) body scanners from 10 airports as a test program. d. TSA would be removing all back scatter body imaging scanners produced by OSI systems throughout 2013. |
d. TSA would be removing all back scatter body imaging scanners produced by OSI systems throughout 2013.
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TSA parts 1520 establishes rules regarding protection of sensitive security information. According to this part,
a. this regulation forbids the disclosure of information that may compromise or be harmful to the safety and security of the traveling public. b. This regulation forbids the disclosure of information that may compromiser be harmful to the TSA. c. This regulation allows the disclosure of information that may compromise or be harmful to the safety and security of the traveling public if requested using due process, under the freedom of information act. d. This regulation for bits of disclosure of nonsensitive information even if requested using to process, under the freedom of information act |
a. this regulation forbids the disclosure of information that may compromise or be harmful to the safety and security of the traveling public.
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The “shoot down” order for the hijacked airliners involved in the 9/11 attacks was not filtered down from President Bush through VP Cheney to the military units until well after the last of the airliners have already crashed.
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True
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what was different, special or unique about the 9/11 hijackings compared with others throughout history?
a. there were multiple hijackings with the intention of forcing payment of millions of dollars in ransom moneys. b. They concentrated on just to airlines with the intention of causing the fine public to run away from these enforcement of financial bankruptcy c. All of the hijackers originated their travel that day from Portland, Maine d. It was the first time hijacked aircraft were used as weapons. |
d. It was the first time hijacked aircraft were used as weapons.
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On the morning of 9/11, several of the hijackers were delayed in boarding their flights due to being selected for additional passenger screening. The screening was required to/because:
Be sure that they and their baggage were boarding the same flight a. Be sure that they have listed their frequent-flier number on the record locators b. Be sure that they had a valid government issued ID card c. They were listed on the FAA’s no-fly list d. None of the above |
a. Be sure that they have listed their frequent-flier number on the record locators
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In today’s environment, terrorists use aircraft hijackings, bombings and airport attacks primarily to:
a. Gain freedom for political prisoners. b. Gain economic (monetary) benefits for themselves. c. To incur loss of life, economic damage, changes in policies, and disruption of secure feeling in the public. d. Undermine US political parties and change the outcome of the US presidential election. |
c. To incur loss of life, economic damage, changes in policies, and disruption of secure feeling in the public.
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The week of August 16, 2012 a security breach occurred at JFK international Airport. The nature of that breach was:
a. The passenger got through security carrying a concealed weapon requiring evacuation of terminal six at JetBlue. b. An individual scaled the perimeter fence and walked undetected across the active runway into Delta operations in terminal 3. c. A passenger had a mental breakdown requiring sedation and an ambulance to be called. d. An attempt was made to plant explosive device on Emirates Airline flights departing to Dubai. |
b. An individual scaled the perimeter fence and walked undetected across the active runway into Delta operations in terminal 3.
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Prior to the 1960s the main purpose of hijacking aircraft was to:
a. Take flight when the perpetrator was denied boarding b. Hold the aircraft for ransom c. Take action against previous employer d. Escape some form of persecution |
d. Escape some form of persecution
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Estimates of the costs of the attacks on 9/11 on the aviation industry alone, (excluding hotels, rental cars, tourist attractions, etc.):
a. $100 million a day b. $ 330 million a day c. $990 million a day d. Over $1 billion a day |
b. $ 330 million a day
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