Aviation Security Quiz
Instructions: Choose the correct answer for each question. Only one answer is correct.
1. 1. What is the primary goal of aviation security?
A. Increase ticket sales
B. Prevent flight delays
C. Safeguard aviation from unlawful interference
D. Improve airport aesthetics
2. 2. Which of the following is a common threat to aviation?
A. Unlicensed taxi drivers
B. Weather delays
C. Aircraft hijacking
D. Lost baggage
3. 3. Which international organization sets global aviation security standards?
A. IATA
B. TSA
C. FAA
D. ICAO
4. 4. Annex 17 of the Chicago Convention deals with:
A. Aircraft maintenance
B. Airport design
C. Aviation security
D. Air traffic control
5. 5. What do behavioral detection officers monitor?
A. Luggage tags
B. Runway traffic
C. Passenger behavior for signs of stress or deception
D. Security camera footage only
6. 6. What does “Security by Design” mean in airport planning?
A. Security measures added after construction
B. Designing terminals for aesthetic appeal
C. Integrating security features into the architecture from the beginning
D. Installing metal detectors only
7. 7. Which of the following is NOT a step in responding to a bomb threat?
A. Ignore the threat
B. Notify security
C. Evacuate the area
D. Deploy bomb disposal units
8. 8. How is cargo screening different from passenger screening?
A. It involves fewer inspections
B. It is done at a different airport
C. It uses specialized equipment and focuses on detecting threats in goods
D. It is not regulated
9. 9. A “Red Team” test is:
A. A fire drill
B. A test for new airline staff
C. A covert test to evaluate airport security
D. An emergency landing simulation
10. 10. Why is cybersecurity critical in aviation today?
A. It protects physical barriers
B. It is required by local police
C. Aviation systems are highly digital and vulnerable to cyberattacks
D. Cybersecurity is only important for airlines, not airports
Answer Key
1. C
2. C
3. D
4. C
5. C
6. C
7. A
8. C
9. C
10. C