TSA 12.5 SSP GSC-ISC Questions And
Correct Answers
1 . The aviation security rules of the TSA TFSSP apply to all aircraft: Operating with a
certificate issued under Part 119 with a maximum certificated takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or
more.
2 . True or False? Operators must allow the TSA to conduct inspections to ensure compliance
with the TFSSP. For this inspection, TSA does not require access or identification media issued
or approved by an airport or aircraft operator in order to access secure areas. True, when
performing duties under the TSA such as to inspect or test compliance.
3 . The operator's security program must be: All of the answers are correct.
4 . True or False? Maintenance of the TFSSP may be accomplished in either electronic or
hardcopy formats. ForwardedTrue, and electronic copies must be password-protected.
5 . If any procedure in the TFSSP cannot be carried out by a direct employee or authorized
representative, or when applicable by a foreign government charged with performing security
procedures, the twelve-five operator must: Immediately notify its assigned PSI.
6 . Which of the following would be considered a Sterile Area? Passenger boarding area
controlled by an operator or TSA
,7 . An individual who is not a direct employee of the twelve-five aircraft operator, but who is
authorized to act on the operator's behalf to perform security measures is a(n): Authorized
representative.
8 . The Transportation Security Administration was created through what legislative act?
The Aviation and Transportation Security Act of November 2001
9 . True or False? The Under Secretary of the Transportation Security Administration has
congressional statutory authority to issue, rescind, and revise such regulations as are necessary to
carry out the functions of the TSA. True; though any regulation or security directive
issued under such authority is subject to review by the Transportation Security Oversight Board.
10 . Which of the following persons would be considered a Direct Twelve-Five Aircraft Operator
Employee? Only individuals employed and paid directly by the 12.5 operator.
11 . Which of the following information would be used to determine positive target
identification? Aircraft registration number.
12 . Who is designated as responsible for direct oversight of a twelve-five aircraft operator's
implementation of and compliance with its TSA-approved security program? Principal
Security Inspector (PSI).
1 . Fraudulent or intentional falsification of security program records, reports, or other materials
is prohibited. This includes which of the following? Intentionally false statements or
entries.
, 2 . Sensitive security information (SSI) is information obtained or developed in the conduct of
security activities, including research and development, for which disclosure would: All
of the answers are correct.
3 . Which of the following would be considered Sensitive Security Information? Security
training materials.
4 . SSI should only be disclosed to those with a need to know. To prevent unauthorized access to
SSI personnel should safeguard it, such as through which of the following methods?
Clearly marking SSI and storing it in a secure location.
5 . Generally, a person has a need to know SSI, when they are: Performing duties related
to transportation security activities, training to do so, or supervising someone performing those
duties.
6 . When paper records contain SSI it should be marked with the protective marking and
distribution limitation statement in which of the following locations? Each page, title
page, and the outside of any front or back cover (including binders or folders).
7 . When a record considered SSI is in a non-paper form, such as an audio or video file, how
should it be marked? 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.
Correct Answers
1 . The aviation security rules of the TSA TFSSP apply to all aircraft: Operating with a
certificate issued under Part 119 with a maximum certificated takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or
more.
2 . True or False? Operators must allow the TSA to conduct inspections to ensure compliance
with the TFSSP. For this inspection, TSA does not require access or identification media issued
or approved by an airport or aircraft operator in order to access secure areas. True, when
performing duties under the TSA such as to inspect or test compliance.
3 . The operator's security program must be: All of the answers are correct.
4 . True or False? Maintenance of the TFSSP may be accomplished in either electronic or
hardcopy formats. ForwardedTrue, and electronic copies must be password-protected.
5 . If any procedure in the TFSSP cannot be carried out by a direct employee or authorized
representative, or when applicable by a foreign government charged with performing security
procedures, the twelve-five operator must: Immediately notify its assigned PSI.
6 . Which of the following would be considered a Sterile Area? Passenger boarding area
controlled by an operator or TSA
,7 . An individual who is not a direct employee of the twelve-five aircraft operator, but who is
authorized to act on the operator's behalf to perform security measures is a(n): Authorized
representative.
8 . The Transportation Security Administration was created through what legislative act?
The Aviation and Transportation Security Act of November 2001
9 . True or False? The Under Secretary of the Transportation Security Administration has
congressional statutory authority to issue, rescind, and revise such regulations as are necessary to
carry out the functions of the TSA. True; though any regulation or security directive
issued under such authority is subject to review by the Transportation Security Oversight Board.
10 . Which of the following persons would be considered a Direct Twelve-Five Aircraft Operator
Employee? Only individuals employed and paid directly by the 12.5 operator.
11 . Which of the following information would be used to determine positive target
identification? Aircraft registration number.
12 . Who is designated as responsible for direct oversight of a twelve-five aircraft operator's
implementation of and compliance with its TSA-approved security program? Principal
Security Inspector (PSI).
1 . Fraudulent or intentional falsification of security program records, reports, or other materials
is prohibited. This includes which of the following? Intentionally false statements or
entries.
, 2 . Sensitive security information (SSI) is information obtained or developed in the conduct of
security activities, including research and development, for which disclosure would: All
of the answers are correct.
3 . Which of the following would be considered Sensitive Security Information? Security
training materials.
4 . SSI should only be disclosed to those with a need to know. To prevent unauthorized access to
SSI personnel should safeguard it, such as through which of the following methods?
Clearly marking SSI and storing it in a secure location.
5 . Generally, a person has a need to know SSI, when they are: Performing duties related
to transportation security activities, training to do so, or supervising someone performing those
duties.
6 . When paper records contain SSI it should be marked with the protective marking and
distribution limitation statement in which of the following locations? Each page, title
page, and the outside of any front or back cover (including binders or folders).
7 . When a record considered SSI is in a non-paper form, such as an audio or video file, how
should it be marked? 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.
