Aviation Security Flashcards
What are aviation security measures necessary for?
To prevent acts of unlawful or other criminal acts, eliminate possibilities of placing on board weapons or explosives devices, and to prevent access of unauthorized persons to the aircraft.
Fill in the blank: Aviation security measures are necessary to prevent acts of _______.
unlawful or other criminal acts
What do aviation security measures aim to eliminate?
Possibilities of placing on board weapons or explosives devices
True or False: Aviation security measures are designed to allow access to unauthorized persons to the aircraft.
False
What is one of the main goals of aviation security measures?
To prevent access of unauthorized persons to the aircraft
What measures has ICAO taken to address unlawful interference against civil aviation?
ICAO has taken measures to prevent and suppress all acts of unlawful interference against civil aviation throughout the world.
When were the Standards and Recommended Practices (SARP) for international aviation security first adopted?
The SARP were first adopted by the ICAO council in March 1974.
What is designated as Annex 17 to the Chicago Convention?
The Standards and Recommended Practices (SARP) for international aviation security.
What does the ICAO aviation security manual assist member states with?
It assists member states in implementing Annex 17 to the Chicago Convention by providing guidance on how to apply its standards and recommended practices (SARP).
Who is responsible for formulating national aviation goals based on ICAO recommendations?
National Aviation Authorities (NAA) are responsible for formulating goals.
What must National aviation goals align with?
National aviation goals shall be the same as those required for international traffic.
Fill in the blank: The ICAO aviation security manual provides guidance on how to apply its _______.
standards and recommended practices (SARP).
True or False: The ICAO council adopted the SARP for international aviation security in 1980.
False.
What are some responsibilities of National Aviation Authorities?
National Aviation Authorities are responsible for:
* Formulating goals
* Setting up an organization
* Allocating resources
* Establishing procedures.
What does CAA stand for?
Civil Aviation Authority
What is one responsibility of the Civil Aviation Authorities?
Developing national safety operations
What must Civil Aviation Authorities ensure regarding safety operations?
That these developments are implemented
What is required of Civil Aviation Authorities in relation to recommendations?
To uphold and follow the recommendations
What is one of the roles of Civil Aviation Authorities?
Formulate and institute the National Aviation Security Program (NASP)
The NASP is critical for ensuring aviation security standards within a country.
What do Civil Aviation Authorities carry out?
Admission checks
Admission checks are essential for maintaining security at airports and during flights.
With whom do Civil Aviation Authorities maintain negotiations and collaboration?
Responsible international authorities and other organizations
Collaboration ensures compliance with international aviation standards and practices.
Who issues national security provisions in civil aviation?
The Civil Aviation Authority in their respective country
These provisions are crucial for regulating air travel and ensuring safety.
What are the national security provisions required to follow?
The rules which national and international airspace are required to follow
These rules ensure safety and security in air travel.
Do the regulations of each country apply to their own aircraft on international flights?
Yes, unless overflown states impose stricter rules, which must be followed
This ensures that aircraft comply with the regulations of any country they fly over.
What is the definition of security in civil aviation?
Security is a combination of procedures, human and material, to protect civil aviation from unlawful acts.
What are the three elements involved in any unlawful act?
The three elements are:
* The perpetrators (one or more persons)
* The prohibited article(s) (one or more devices, substances, or weapons)
* The communication of information (e.g., bomb threat)
What is meant by ‘prohibited articles’ in the context of security?
Prohibited articles refer to one or more devices, substances, or weapons that cause destruction, damage, or injury.
What are the types of unlawful acts mentioned in the text?
The types of unlawful acts include:
* Hi-jacking
* Bomb threat
* Sabotage
What are security programs designed to address?
Security programs are intended to deal with:
* Perpetrators
* Prohibited articles
* Management of information
Airline operators must have action plans for which situations?
Airline operators must have action plans for:
* Hi-jacking
* Bomb threat
* Finding suspicious objects
Fill in the blank: Security is a combination of _______ to protect civil aviation from unlawful acts.
[procedures, human and material]
True or False: The communication of information can include a bomb threat.
True
Why are security measures for aircraft protection on the ground necessary?
To prevent access of unauthorized persons to the aircraft and eliminate possibilities of placing items on board that may be utilized for unlawful interference or other criminal acts.
Security measures are critical for ensuring the safety and integrity of aircraft operations.
What is the primary purpose of preventing unauthorized access to aircraft?
To eliminate possibilities of placing items on board that may be utilized to commit acts of unlawful interference or other criminal acts.
Unauthorized access can lead to severe security breaches.
Fill in the blank: Security measures for aircraft protection on the ground are necessary to prevent access of _______ persons to the aircraft.
unauthorized
Unauthorized persons can pose significant risks to aircraft security.
What types of acts are security measures trying to prevent?
Acts of unlawful interference and other criminal acts.
These acts can threaten the safety of passengers and crew.
What does security search mean?
An inspection of the interior and accessible exterior of the aircraft to detect prohibited articles and unlawful interferences that jeopardize the security of the aircraft.
This definition highlights the purpose and scope of security searches in aviation.
What methods are used during a security search?
The examination shall be done by a hand (manual) search, and a visual check may be used as an alternative method for empty areas.
This indicates the techniques employed for ensuring aircraft security.
True or False: A visual check is the only method used during a security search.
False
A manual search is the primary method, with visual checks as an alternative for empty areas.
What does airport security refer to?
The techniques and methods used to protect passengers, staff, aircraft, and airport property from accidental/malicious harm, crime, terrorism, and other threats.
Includes various measures and protocols implemented at airports.
What are the main objectives of airport security?
To protect passengers, staff, aircraft, and airport property.
Aimed at preventing harm and ensuring safety in the airport environment.
True or False: Airport security only focuses on preventing accidental harm.
False
It also addresses malicious harm, crime, and terrorism.
Fill in the blank: Airport security is aimed at protecting against _______.
[accidental/malicious harm, crime, terrorism, and other threats]
This highlights the range of threats that airport security measures address.
