Trusted Agent Module #2 Study Set Questions with
Correct Answers
What year did the Transportation Security Clearinghouse (TSC) start?
Correct Answer-2001
What is the role of the Transportation Security Policy Team? Correct
Answer-This team represents all of its clients, providing effective
advocacy with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and
Congress to ensure that policies, regulations and statutes align with
airport operational needs and security, which they understand implicitly.
What is the role of the AAAE? Correct Answer-The AAAE ensures that
airport and aircraft operators' security issues are promptly and
effectively voiced through ongoing representation to the federal
government.
How often do Authorized Signatories need to complete training? Correct
Answer-Authorized Signatories is required under TSA regulations to
attend training once a year, although some airports have amended this to
every two years.
What is the function of the Identity Management System? Correct
Answer-The Identity Management System provides a web-based access
portal to authorized signatories allowing them to enroll new applicants,
request badge renewals, request access level changes, request vehicle
permits and complete the required Airport ID Badge audits all through
the portal.
,What is the process for an Authorized Signatory to receive a badge?
Correct Answer-The process is as follows: (1) Authorized Signatory
completes and signs badge application (2) Schedule a fingerprint
appointment (3) Fingerprint information is sent to TSA and FBI via one
of the Designated Aviation Channeler's (DAC) clearance (4) Once
clearance is obtained, applicant attends security training and may be
issued a badge.
What are air carriers able to do regarding badging? Correct Answer-A
regulated air carrier may submit the CHRC themselves and then provide
the credentialing office with a badge application that has the CHRC case
number and certifies to the airport that the CHRC was passed.
If not completed simultaneously with a CHRC, what does the
credentialing office need to do after obtaining biographical information?
Correct Answer-The credentialing office needs to submit the
biographical information for the Security Threat Assessment (STA).
(T/F) The CHRC and STA process may occur simultaneously? Correct
Answer-True
What must the Authorized Signatories remember to include on the
Application Forms? Correct Answer-The Authorized Signatories must
fully complete and sign the Application Forms as well as aliases (even if
used only outside the United States).
, What governmental agency primarily offers regular training to airport
credentialing offices? Correct Answer-Customs and Border Protection
(CBP)
What documentation presented to the credentialing office can verify the
applicant's right to work in the United States? Correct Answer-The I-9
Form
Which governmental entity publishes the I-9 List? Correct Answer-U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services
What is the most common reason for rejection of a CHRC or STA?
Correct Answer-Clerical Errors
How many certifications are applicants required to read and sign to
verify that their application is to the best of their knowledge correct?
Correct Answer-Two (2)
When an applicant is renewing their badge what does the trusted agent
need to verify for changes? Correct Answer-That prior information is
correct. Most common mistakes are not updating home addresses, phone
numbers, etc.
If an Airport ID Badge holder does not renew the badge before the
expiration date what will most airports need to do? Correct Answer-
Most airports will resubmit the CHRC and STA requests and wait for
the results before renewing the expired badge.
Correct Answers
What year did the Transportation Security Clearinghouse (TSC) start?
Correct Answer-2001
What is the role of the Transportation Security Policy Team? Correct
Answer-This team represents all of its clients, providing effective
advocacy with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and
Congress to ensure that policies, regulations and statutes align with
airport operational needs and security, which they understand implicitly.
What is the role of the AAAE? Correct Answer-The AAAE ensures that
airport and aircraft operators' security issues are promptly and
effectively voiced through ongoing representation to the federal
government.
How often do Authorized Signatories need to complete training? Correct
Answer-Authorized Signatories is required under TSA regulations to
attend training once a year, although some airports have amended this to
every two years.
What is the function of the Identity Management System? Correct
Answer-The Identity Management System provides a web-based access
portal to authorized signatories allowing them to enroll new applicants,
request badge renewals, request access level changes, request vehicle
permits and complete the required Airport ID Badge audits all through
the portal.
,What is the process for an Authorized Signatory to receive a badge?
Correct Answer-The process is as follows: (1) Authorized Signatory
completes and signs badge application (2) Schedule a fingerprint
appointment (3) Fingerprint information is sent to TSA and FBI via one
of the Designated Aviation Channeler's (DAC) clearance (4) Once
clearance is obtained, applicant attends security training and may be
issued a badge.
What are air carriers able to do regarding badging? Correct Answer-A
regulated air carrier may submit the CHRC themselves and then provide
the credentialing office with a badge application that has the CHRC case
number and certifies to the airport that the CHRC was passed.
If not completed simultaneously with a CHRC, what does the
credentialing office need to do after obtaining biographical information?
Correct Answer-The credentialing office needs to submit the
biographical information for the Security Threat Assessment (STA).
(T/F) The CHRC and STA process may occur simultaneously? Correct
Answer-True
What must the Authorized Signatories remember to include on the
Application Forms? Correct Answer-The Authorized Signatories must
fully complete and sign the Application Forms as well as aliases (even if
used only outside the United States).
, What governmental agency primarily offers regular training to airport
credentialing offices? Correct Answer-Customs and Border Protection
(CBP)
What documentation presented to the credentialing office can verify the
applicant's right to work in the United States? Correct Answer-The I-9
Form
Which governmental entity publishes the I-9 List? Correct Answer-U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services
What is the most common reason for rejection of a CHRC or STA?
Correct Answer-Clerical Errors
How many certifications are applicants required to read and sign to
verify that their application is to the best of their knowledge correct?
Correct Answer-Two (2)
When an applicant is renewing their badge what does the trusted agent
need to verify for changes? Correct Answer-That prior information is
correct. Most common mistakes are not updating home addresses, phone
numbers, etc.
If an Airport ID Badge holder does not renew the badge before the
expiration date what will most airports need to do? Correct Answer-
Most airports will resubmit the CHRC and STA requests and wait for
the results before renewing the expired badge.
