Ryanair security Practice Questions and Answers 2024 with complete solution

Why do we need aviation security? - Ans. To protect passengers, crew, aircraft and facilities against act of unlawful interference What are some current threats in civil aviation? - Ans. - insider threats (e.g., staff radicalisation) - ranged weapons (e.g., missiles) - IED (Improvised Explosive Devise - i.e., homemade bomb) - airport attacks - drones - flight simulators - lasers (i.e., used to blind pilots during critical points of flight - takeoff/landing) - cyber attacks What is landside? - Ans. The area of the airport before security (i.e., check-in, arrivals, departures) What is airside? - Ans. The area of the airport from security What are characteristics of a DPax? - Ans. - fails to respect rules of conduct - won't follow instructions - disturbs good order Why might contribute to someone being a DPax? - Ans. - psychoactive substances (incl. alcohol) - stress - delays - expectations not met What can CC do to deal with DPax? - Ans. - remain professional - follow company procedures - attempt to resolve problems where possible - give alternative solutions (e.g., contact Customer Service Team after arrival) Who might be "potentially DPax"? (According to EU legislation) - Ans. - deportee - person deemed to be inadmissible for immigration reasons - person in lawful custody 2 main legal frameworks for Aviation Security - Ans. ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) Annex 17 ECAC (European Civil Aviation Committee) Doc 30, part 2 What do AS legal frameworks do? - Ans. Inform current standards and recommend practices for AS. Helps to decide national legislation in many countries. What does NCASP stand for? - Ans. National Civil Aviation Security Program