DFW SIDA Training Exam latest update 

Air Operations Area (AOA) - answerThe area of the DFW Airport that is bounded by a fence or to

which access is otherwise restricted and which is primarily used or intended to be used for

landing, taking-off or surface maneuvering of an aircraft.

Non-Sterile - answerAny public locations outside of the passenger screening checkpoints.

Examples are: the baggage claim areas and the ticket counter areas. -- Both airport visitors and

employees can access this area.

Secured areas - answerPortions of the airport, specified in the Airport Security Program, in which

certain security measures specified in 49 CFR Part 1542 are carried out. The AOA or "Ramp" and

adjacent baggage processing areas are considered these areas. -- A person in these areas must do

the following:

* properly display a valid security badge or have an approved escort;

* enter the area through designated entrances/access points;

* exit the area through designated exits/access points.

Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) - answerA portion of the airport, specified in the

Airport Security Program, in which security measures specified in 49 CFR Part 1450 are carried

out. This area includes the Secured area and the AOA.