ACE Security Training Practice Exam

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• Which statement best describes how security posture is improved?
• Which of the following is an example of a protected class?
• Which action helps create an auditable record of visitors?
• Explain the concept of a loss prevention concept in retail security.
• Why are ASC's reluctant to use TWIC?
• Where is the sterile area located and how is access controlled?
• Explain the difference between a policy and a procedure in security operations.
• Which of the following is NOT one of the TSA-regulated GA airports that must carry Armed Security Officers?
• Which option is listed as a major access-control violation?
• The K-9 program began as a response to which incident?
• Which statement best describes the role of temperature and humidity monitoring in facilities security?
• Which TSA-promoted category includes flight instructor security training and restricting student pilot access?
• Which three concepts describe key aspects of alternate access controls?
• What is the process for obtaining an airport badge?
• What were the lessons of D.B. Cooper?
• How should a security officer handle a hostile but non-violent individual suspected of wrongdoing?
• Which action was taken on the 9/11 system for aircraft?
• What is Opt Out (i.e. the Screening Partnership Program)?
• What is the primary purpose of alarm notification and response procedures for secured area doors?
• Canada's '9/11' and what program did it initiate internationally?
• What was the result of the second LAX active shooting in which a TSA officer was killed?
• What are the three components typically evaluated in a basic risk assessment for a facility?
• Which statement correctly identifies the Incident Command System and its purpose?
• In which city did the first hijacking occur?
• Which measure is a primary in-flight security measure?
• Which TSA-promoted category is correctly matched to securing the aircraft and hangar?
• Which action is NOT part of evidence preservation?
• Why is it important for airport operations personnel to be trained in the ASP?
• Pan Am 103 led to which program and was it performed?
• What security procedure did Richard Reid cause?
• Which communication protocol is commonly used for incident response in security operations?
• In a basic risk assessment, which element indicates the effectiveness of safeguards that are already in place?
• Which statement accurately describes the purpose of the Incident Command System in incident management?
• In 1961, a hijacking occurred in which U.S. city?
• Which statement describes the Yemen cargo plot's outcome?
• Which of the following is a primary duty of the ASC?
• Who contracts the screeners in the OPS-OUT program?
• Precheck is the manifestation of what ATSA required program?
• A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is typically established for what?
• How should a security officer respond to a suspicious package?
• What organization publishes industry research and best practices?
• What is one action of an Authorized Signer?
• Which of the following is a primary in-flight security measure?
• What are the key terminal security measures?
• Which of the following is NOT an example of suspicious behavior indicators?
• What is the purpose of the Incident Command System (ICS)?
• Who stopped the Millennium bomber?
• Which term describes the credential used to grant entry in access control systems?
• What is the purpose of the Violation Notice Program within airport security enforcement?
• What is required for SIDA compliance?
• What are the limitations of a Transportation Security Officer?
• The four aircraft involved in the 9/11 attacks departed from which combination of airports?
• Health status falls under which privacy category in privacy and equal opportunity contexts?
• Why are training records and certifications important for security staff?
• Which of the following is an example of a physical barrier used to restrict entry?
• What requirement related to passenger information did ATSA 2001 introduce prior to arrival?
• Which of the following is NOT an alternate form of airport personnel ID?
• Which of the following best describes the role of a fire warden during evacuation?
• How do the biometrics described operate?
• What is the role of the Field Intelligence Officer?
• What is the primary biometric form used at airports today?
• What is the primary limitation of a Transportation Security Specialist Explosive (TSSE) bomb appraisal officer?
• Describe the traditional hijacking?
• ASP stands for which program?
• What is de-escalation in security terms?
• What security procedure did the 2006 liquid bomb plot lead to?
• What does evidence preservation require during a security incident?
• The AOPA has created what security initiative for GA airports?
• What must a pilot obtain to enter the DC ADIZ?
• Which sensor is described as one of the most highly used sensors, fanning out to cover a large area and can be combined with a perimeter fence and CCTV?
• Which of the following is a basic security area principle?
• Who has the authority to approve the Airport Security Plan (ASP)?
• Which activities support maintaining situational awareness?
• What is the role of the trusted agent?
• A Terrorism Liaison Officer is defined as which of the following?
• What was the difference between the response at the World Trade Center vs the Pentagon?
• Which statement correctly matches a camera type with its primary strength?
• Describe proper crowd management considerations during an event.
• Within voluntary disclosure, what is the deadline for submitting the written report to TSA?
• Which decal requirement is stated for vehicle decals?
• What started the K-9 program?
• What does the Transportation Security Laboratory do?
• Why is 95% important to your badging staff?
• What does CPTED stand for, and what is a basic design strategy used to reduce opportunities for crime?
• Define the difference between “alarm” and “signal” in security systems.
• What types of attacks does the passenger and carry-on bag screening process deter or prevent?
• What types of attacks does the air cargo screening process deter or prevent?
• Who is the ASC required to maintain liaison with?
• Which area must employees be trained in related to airport security?
• Which document addresses security design at airports?
• What were the departure points of the four aircraft on 9/11?
• Which document would you need to use to update your access control or identity management system?
• When documenting an incident, what information should be captured about witnesses?
• Besides prevent, detect and respond what are the additional requirements of the Secured Area access control system?
• Which statement correctly describes the relationship between an alarm and a signal in security systems?
• Air India Flight 182 occurred in what year?
• What is the primary purpose of post orders and how should security staff use them?
• Which department typically owns the access control policy for a facility?
• What is the Transportation Security Operations Center (TSOC) and what is its primary function?
• Which screening category was specified to be screened under ATSA 2001?
• Identify and protect vulnerable areas is a basic security area principle. What does it refer to?
• Under ATSA 2001, which group had their criminal history records checked?
• Why was TSA moved under the Department of Homeland Security?
• Which de-escalation technique is among those listed in security training materials?
• Which security measure was revived after 9/11 involving flight crews?
• Which security measure was reinforced as part of ATSA 2001?
• Name three elements of a good harassment and discrimination policy communication.
• Which category includes Federal, state, or local government entities?
• Which privacy practice best aligns with privacy policies regarding data collection?
• What was the strategy?
• Why is continuous training essential for ACE security professionals?
• What are the access control requirements for the Air Operations Area (AOA)?
• Which perimeter intrusion detection category translates return energy into range, speed, altitude, direction of travel and velocity?
• How should you document a use-of-force incident to meet policy requirements?
• What is the initial action when addressing an ASP violation?
• Which type of incident typically requires activating an Incident Command System (ICS) structure?
• Name three types of access controls used in protecting a facility.
• Which two non-aviation bombings affected airport security?
• What is unique about the Ramzi Yousef plot?
• Which organization is responsible for ensuring uniformity in aviation regulations and practices worldwide?
• Which perimeter intrusion detection category uses ground-based energy to determine range, speed, altitude, and direction of travel?
• What are new forms of attack in aviation that we've not really seen yet?
• Which statement about the Federal Security Director (FSD) created by ATSA 2001 is true?
• What is the purpose of sign-off in a patrol report?
• What is true about A-ISAC and HSIN?
• Which TSA-promoted category involves training airport, FBO, and charter personnel in basic security and detection methods?
• Which of the following represents a possible outcome for an ASP violation affecting an ID badge?
• Which of the following was a change implemented by the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001?
• Why are air carriers separated from other airport tenants?
• What are the four types of authorized barriers? Include the examples.
• What is the difference between a protected class and a sensitive trait in privacy and equal opportunity contexts?
• Which entity is responsible for perimeter security?
• HSIN is which type of entity?
• Which is a recommended security procedure for agricultural airplanes?
• What is a significant difference between the ASC and AOSC?
• In security operations, activating the Incident Command System (ICS) structure is most appropriate for which scenario?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a primary in-flight security measure?
• Which document is authored by the ASC as part of its duties?
• What is a lockout/tagout procedure and in what scenario is it used in security contexts?
• What does TSOC stand for?
• Which statement best describes a perimeter intrusion detection system's function?
• Who should be trained in proper alarm response for secured area doors?
• Why was the Millennium bomber defeated?
• How should security teams coordinate with local law enforcement during a significant incident?
• In ACE Security Training, what is a basic best practice for information security?
• What authority does the Federal Security Director have with respect to airports and air carriers?
• Which technology is designed to detect unauthorized access attempts around airport boundaries?
• Which option is NOT a legitimate component of harassment policy communication?
• Which perimeter security system is buried in the ground and uses geophones and seismic sensors to generate alerts based on pressure?
• Where is the secured area and how must access be controlled?
• Which TSA-promoted category addresses assessing security measures for specialty operations (such as agriculture)?
• Which system is used to control entry to secured areas at an airport?
• Which option is an example of a major access-control violation?
• What were the early motivations for airline bombings?
• What is a post-incident review?
• Which statement best describes airline hijackings?
• Which item is NOT part of the TSA Enforcement Process?
• What is the role of the Ground Security Coordinator (GSC)?
• Which of the following is a role of the airport police?
• What is a hotwash?
• What is the TSA's main guiding document for an Airport Security Coordinator (ASC)?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an airport user category?
• How should security personnel respond to a lockout at a facility?
• Which example illustrates a procedural control?
• Which facility tests explosives and weapons?
• In ICAO's framework, what are the regulations called and what is the guidance called?
• What is the Yemen cargo plot of 2010?
• What is the purpose of a hotwash after an incident?
• Which principle best aligns with privacy policies when deploying security technology?
• Which practice is NOT part of FBO security measures?
• What is the recent trend in the Canine Explosives Detection Program?
• Which action is NOT appropriate when handling a suspicious package?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a key component of an effective patrol route design?
• Which of the following describes a key component of patrol route design?
• Which of the following is NOT a primary relationship for an ACS?
• What action must the ASC take for any instance of non-compliance with the Airport Security Program (ASP)?
• Which is cited as an example of General Aviation's importance to the United States?
• Terminal blast mitigation and public area security concerns are components of which security concept?
• Which group is typically sponsored by tenants or airport for access?
• What is the purpose of a run-of-show in large events?
• Which of the following is a primary relationship for an ACS?
• What security measure did the LaGuardia bombing lead to?
• CHRCs are not required for which entity?
• What is the ASAC and what significant security measure did they recommend?
• What is the primary method of screening airport employees at most US airports?
• Which of the following is an example of credentialing and biometrics within airport security systems?
• Which TSA-promoted category states that there is Develop an Airport Security Plan (does not have to be TSA approved)?
• Which statement describes a formal evaluation after an incident to identify lessons learned, improvements, and corrective actions?
• What does ADD stand for in Secured Area access control?
• What is al-Qaeda's propaganda magazine?
• Identify a common indicator of social engineering attempts.
• The ASC is required to maintain liaison with which individual?
• What is the purpose of a visitor management system?
• What does DDR stand for in the context of alternate access controls?
• In incident reporting, why is it important to preserve evidence and avoid contamination?
• In what year did the Richard Reid shoe bomb attempt occur?
• What is the primary purpose of a fire warden or designated evacuation leader?
• What non-violent communication technique can defuse a conflict?
• Which statement correctly distinguishes a procedural control from a physical control?
• NOT a primary in-flight security measure?
• Who writes the Airport Security Program?
• Who is the designated primary POC for TSA to the airport operator?
• What is the role of electronic records of entry in Secured Area access control?
• In risk terms, which statement best distinguishes a vulnerability from a threat?
• What is the chain of custody in incident investigations?
• What are EAA and ATSP, and when do they apply?
• Which facility is responsible for testing detection technology?
• Terrorism Liaison Officer duties include which of the following?
• What weapons were the hijackers known to use?
• Which approach supports de-escalation in interpersonal encounters?
• Which TSA-promoted category covers sign-in and sign-out procedures at Fixed Based Operators?
• To extend the 10-year period for disqualifying offenses, what action may an airport operator take?
• In the context of fire safety, what does the acronym R.A.C.E. stand for?
• Which organization publishes industry research and best practices in aviation security?
• Who was the first pilot to be hijacked?
• Which describes the components of situational awareness?
• What is the proper way to approach a locked door you suspect is unsecured?
• What are the basic elements of an effective patrol report?
• What is an example of a physical security best practice at entry points?
• Which screening change was implemented to increase screening scope after ATSA 2001?
• What has been the general impact of surface-to-air missile attacks on aircraft?
• What is Secure Flight?
• What is proper escalation protocol when a security incident cannot be resolved at the frontline level?
• What is the ASC's responsibility to Airport badging?
• What does the Transportation Security Integration Facility do?
• Which entity ensures compliance with security requirements at the operational level for each flight while on the ground?
• Which practice improves aircraft security during servicing at the FBO?
• Which statement best differentiates Contingency Plans from Incident Management Plans in the ASP?
• Which framework should security teams follow to coordinate with law enforcement during a significant incident?
• What is acceptable use of force policy in most security training contexts?
• What is the airport's primary method of enforcing the ASP for employee compliance?
• Which TSA-promoted category emphasizes pilots knowing who they are flying with?
• In what year were pilots authorized to carry firearms?
• Which is NOT a listed consequence for an ASP violation?
• What has TSA published in regards to General Aviation airport security?
• Which system provides centralized monitoring of activities across an airport facility?
• What's a method to stay informed about what TSA is doing?
• Which acronym denotes areas where employees must display their security ID?
• What are the requirements to resolve an alarm on a secured area door?