Airport Security Awareness Course 2026

1. Question 1 sur 25

   Which organization screens passengers and their baggage at Canada's designated airports?

   • AEach airline's own customer service staff
   • BCATSA
   • CThe Canada Border Services Agency at every terminal
   • DThe local municipal police service
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. CATSA

   The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) screens passengers and their baggage at designated airports, and screens workers going into restricted areas at major airports.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   Who has the final say on who may enter an airport's restricted areas?

   • AThe airport authority
   • BAny airline pilot on duty
   • CThe traveller's travel agent
   • DThe nearest screening officer on shift
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. The airport authority

   CATSA runs the identity card system with Transport Canada, but the airport authority decides who gets access to its restricted areas.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   Under the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012, what must the signs at a restricted area access point say?

   • AThat access is restricted to authorized persons
   • BThat the area is under video recording only
   • CThat photos of the building and aircraft are not allowed
   • DThat visitors must sign a guest book inside
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. That access is restricted to authorized persons

   Section 128 requires signs, in at least both official languages, that identify the restricted area and state that access is restricted to authorized persons.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   At a Class 1 airport, signs on a security barrier, such as a fence, may be no more than how far apart?

   • A300 m
   • B50 m
   • C150 m
   • D500 m
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. 150 m

   Section 128(2) of the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 says signs on a security barrier must be no more than 150 m apart.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   How may a person enter an airport restricted area?

   • AOnly through a restricted area access point
   • BOver any fence that is not alarmed
   • CThrough the baggage belt if it is stopped
   • DThrough any door that happens to be open at the time
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Only through a restricted area access point

   Section 131 of the regulations says no one may enter a restricted area except through a restricted area access point.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   You are given temporary control of a door between a restricted area and a public area. What is your duty?

   • ALet in anyone who is wearing a uniform
   • BLock it only at the end of your shift
   • CLeave it open so deliveries can move faster all day
   • DStop unauthorized people from getting through
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Stop unauthorized people from getting through

   Section 135 says a person with temporary use or control of such a door must prevent access by unauthorized persons.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   Nobody is posted at a restricted area door, and you go through it. What must you do?

   • ALeave it unlocked for the next worker coming through
   • BCall the airline to come and close it
   • CLock it and keep others out while it is open
   • DProp it open if you are coming right back
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Lock it and keep others out while it is open

   Under section 136, when no authorized person is controlling access, anyone entering or leaving must lock the door and prevent unauthorized access while it is open.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   A worker tapes the latch of a restricted area door so it will not lock. What does the law say?

   • ANo one may stop such a door from locking
   • BIt is allowed if the supervisor is told later
   • CIt is allowed during busy periods
   • DIt is allowed if a camera covers the door
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. No one may stop such a door from locking

   Section 137 says no one may prevent a restricted area door, other than an emergency exit, from being locked.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   An emergency exit is also a restricted area access point. When may you open it?

   • AAt any time during your break
   • BWhenever you want a shortcut out to your parked car
   • CWhenever a passenger asks you nicely
   • DIf the operator authorizes it, or in an emergency
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. If the operator authorizes it, or in an emergency

   Section 138 says no one may open such an emergency exit unless the airport operator authorizes it or there is an emergency.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    What is a Transportation Security Clearance (TSC) needed for?

    • AEntry to an airport's restricted areas
    • BDriving a taxi to the departures level
    • CBoarding any domestic flight as a passenger
    • DParking in the airport's long-term lot
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Entry to an airport's restricted areas

    Transport Canada says a TSC is required for people who need to enter airport restricted areas, and it is needed before you can get a restricted area identity card.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    Who must start the application for a Transportation Security Clearance?

    • AThe worker, online, on their own
    • BThe worker's family doctor
    • CThe local police service
    • DThe employer
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. The employer

    Transport Canada says the clearance application process must be initiated by the employer.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    For how long can a Transportation Security Clearance be valid?

    • AFor life, once granted
    • BUp to 1 year
    • CUp to 10 years
    • DUp to 5 years
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Up to 5 years

    Transport Canada says a TSC is valid for up to 5 years.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    Which check is part of a Transportation Security Clearance?

    • AA criminal record check by the RCMP
    • BA driving test with an examiner
    • CA fitness test at a gym
    • DA credit score check by the worker's own bank
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. A criminal record check by the RCMP

    The TSC includes RCMP criminal record and law enforcement checks, a CSIS assessment if needed, and an immigration status check if it applies.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    Which identifiers does the restricted area identity card (RAIC) system use?

    • AIris and fingerprints
    • BShoe size and blood type
    • CHeight and weight records
    • DVoice and handwriting samples
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Iris and fingerprints

    CATSA's RAIC system uses iris and fingerprint biometrics to confirm the identity of workers entering restricted areas.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    How must you wear your restricted area identity card inside a restricted area?

    • AIn your wallet, shown only when someone asks for it
    • BClipped inside your jacket for safety
    • CIn your locker while you are working
    • DVisibly on your outer clothing at all times
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Visibly on your outer clothing at all times

    Section 167 says card holders must visibly display the card on their outer clothing at all times while in a restricted area.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    A coworker forgot their card and asks to borrow yours for the shift. What should you do?

    • ALend it, since you are not using it today
    • BLend it if your supervisor is busy
    • CRefuse, because cards must never be lent
    • DLend it only if they promise to return it
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Refuse, because cards must never be lent

    Section 171 says a person must not lend or give their restricted area identity card or key to anyone else.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    A friendly contractor asks you to tap your card so they can get through a restricted door. May you do it?

    • AIt is fine if you watch them the whole time they are inside
    • BIt is fine if they look like they work at the airport
    • CNot without the airport operator's authorization
    • DIt is fine if they say their own card is not working
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Not without the airport operator's authorization

    Section 171 bans using your card or key to let another person in without the airport operator's authorization.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    You lose your restricted area identity card. What must you do?

    • AReport it to your employer right away
    • BOrder a copy from a print shop
    • CWait a week to see if it turns up
    • DBorrow a coworker's card until it is found
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Report it to your employer right away

    Section 172 says a card holder must immediately report the loss or theft of their card to their employer.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    At a Class 1 airport, how many escorts are needed for a group of people without cards?

    • ANo escort if the group stays together
    • BOne escort for every 30 people
    • COne escort for the whole group, any size
    • DAt least one escort for every 10 people
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. At least one escort for every 10 people

    Section 180 requires at least one escort for every 10 persons who need an escort.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    You are escorting a visitor in a restricted area and they want to look around alone. What is the rule?

    • AYou and the visitor must stay together
    • BThey may go alone for up to 10 minutes
    • CThey may go alone if they show photo ID
    • DThey may explore if they stay inside the building
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. You and the visitor must stay together

    Section 181 says a person under escort must remain with the escort, and the escort must remain with that person, while in a restricted area.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    Where does CATSA carry out non-passenger screening of airport workers?

    • AAt doors to restricted areas and at random inside them
    • BOnly at the main check-in counters
    • COnly once, on a worker's first day
    • DOnly in the public parking lots before each shift begins
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. At doors to restricted areas and at random inside them

    CATSA screens non-passengers at doors leading into restricted areas and at random within those areas.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    What can happen to an airport worker who does not comply with non-passenger screening?

    • ANothing, since screening is only for passengers
    • BThey get a free pass for the rest of the day
    • CThey can lose their access privileges
    • DThey are moved to a different airline
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. They can lose their access privileges

    CATSA says non-passengers must comply with screening or risk losing their access privileges.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    A friend asks you to take their bag through a side door so it skips screening. What does the law say?

    • AIt is allowed if you know the person well
    • BIt is allowed if the bag is checked later at the gate
    • CIt is allowed for small bags only
    • DYou must not help anyone get around screening
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. You must not help anyone get around screening

    Section 14 of the regulations says a person must not assist another person in circumventing screening.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    While working at an airport, you learn of a threat against the airport. What must you do?

    • APost a warning on social media
    • BNotify the airport operator right away
    • CWait until your next shift to mention it
    • DTell only the people in your work area
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Notify the airport operator right away

    Section 92 says a person carrying on an activity at an airport who learns of a threat must immediately notify the airport operator and help it assess the threat.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    At a screening point, a passenger jokes that their bag has a bomb in it. Why is this serious?

    • AIt is only a problem if the passenger is late for the flight
    • BJokes are allowed if the passenger is smiling
    • CIt matters only on international flights
    • DMaking a false claim of carrying a bomb is an offence
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Making a false claim of carrying a bomb is an offence

    Section 81 bans falsely declaring that you or another person is carrying a weapon, explosive or incendiary device, and section 122 requires a notice about this at screening checkpoints.

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