TSA DCA

Question 1

Generally, a person has a need to know SSI, when they are:

Answer 1

Performing duties related to transportation security activities, training to do so, or supervising someone performing those duties.

Question 2

When paper records contain SSI it should be marked with the protective marking and distribution limitation statement in which of the following locations?

Answer 2

Each page, title page, and the outside of any front or back cover (including binders or folders).

Question 3

When a record considered SSI is in a non-paper form, such as an audio or video file, how should it be marked?

Answer 3

In such a way as to ensure that the viewer or listener is reasonably likely to see or hear them when obtaining access to the record.

Question 4

When a covered person no longer requires SSI (such as printed materials) to carry out a transportation security function, the SSI should be destroyed in such a way as to preclude reconstruction or recognition of the information. What is the exception to this?

Answer 4

When the record is required to be kept under state or local law.

Question 5

Which of the following flights would not have to comply with DASSP when flying into and out of DCA?

Answer 5

An all-cargo aircraft flight.

Question 6

Fingerprint-based criminal history records checks (CHRCs) are required for which of the following individuals:

Answer 6

Flightcrew members.

Question 7

If you receive any threat information that could affect civil aviation, who must you notify?

Answer 7

TSOC

Question 8

It is important that employees or contractors who obtain details of an act of piracy due to their duties do not speak about information regarding the event or tactics used to resolve them, except for:

Answer 8

Persons with operational need to know, only.

Question 9

In order to operate in and out of DCA, you must obtain flight authorization. This includes

Answer 9

An FAA slot reservation, a OSO-AWB request, and the flight authorization through AAP.

Question 10

For flight authorization requests is a social security number required for each crewmember, passenger, and ASO?

Answer 10

For flight authorization requests is a social security number required for each crewmember, passenger, and ASO?

Question 11

You may be able to change your scheduled DASSP screening time but this is dependent on slot availability and:

Answer 11

Staffing availability at the TSA Field Office.

Question 12

During a rapid-turnaround at DCA, do passengers have to be re-screened?

Answer 12

Only if they leave the sterile area.

Question 13

If a passenger is 18 years of age or older, but does not have a government-issued photo ID, may they still board the aircraft?

Answer 13

Yes. If they can provide two other forms of ID, one of which is issued by a government authority.

Question 14

Of the following, who is authorized to carry a firearm on board an aircraft operating into or out of DCA?

Answer 14

TSA authorized Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) and Aircraft Security Officers (ASOs).

Question 15

During a rapid turnaround at DCA, would the aircraft need to be researched prior to departure?

Answer 15

Only if any person or property is introduced that has not been inspected or screened through the DASSP FBO

Question 16

Common Strategy divides threats into four levels. The highest threat level is threat level 4 which is defined as:

Answer 16

Attempted or actual breach of the flight deck.

Question 17

True or False? In the event of an actual or suspected release of chemical or biological substance on board all crewmembers should don oxygen masks.

Answer 17

True. Consider also deploying passenger oxygen masks.

Question 18

Threat assessment is:

Answer 18

Determining the seriousness of an occurrence.

Question 19

Who is responsible for conducting a pre-flight briefing to include safety and security topics?

Answer 19

The ISC.

Question 20

Why is it important to use plain language when communicating during a passenger disturbance?

Answer 20

The use of acronyms, jargon, code words, and signals have been shown to cause confusion which can seriously hinder you in an emergency.

Question 21

When using code 7500 to signify a hijacking situation and you are unable to send the code via transponder, you should:

Answer 21

Try to send the code out by more than one method.

Question 22

When giving commands to passengers and attackers it is important that the command is:

Answer 22

Simple, direct, and forcefully delivered in a command voice.

Question 23

What protective devices may be assigned to crewmembers?

Answer 23

None, only firearms issued to FFDOs.

Question 24

Which two psychological tactics can be used by a hijacker to create Stockholm Syndrome?

Answer 24

Intimidation alternating with reassurance.

Question 25

Which of the following aircraft maneuvers is approved for use in a hijacking or other threat situation in flight?

Answer 25

Only the emergency or rapid descent maneuver, performed within limitations.

Question 26

When should you conduct periodic searches of the lavatory for prohibited items?

Answer 26

Whenever there is suspicious activity or behavior.

Question 27

There are three basic types of resources available to crewmembers that can help in an emergency, they are procedures, equipment and:

Answer 27

People

Question 28

At what threat level would it be recommended to have an offender removed for lack of compliance.

Answer 28

Any threat level, including threat level 1.

Question 29

When a threat reaches Threat Level 4, what is the goal of the crewmembers?

Answer 29

Subdue the offenders and maintain control of the aircraft.