ATB-1: ATC Systems and NAS

What position in the Tower initiates control instructions? A. Local Control B. Clearance Delivery C. Flight Data D. Tower Associate

A. Local Control

Which statement is NOT correct concerning the provision of additional services? A. Providing additional services is optional on the part of the controller. B. Additional services are required when the work situation permits. C. Traffic advisories, weather information, and holding pattern surveillance are all types of additional services. D. Ability to provide additional services may be limited by higher priority duties and controller workload.

A. Providing additional services is optional on the part of the controller.

Nonradar separation is used in preference to radar separation when ______________. A. an operational advantage will be gained B. the aircraft is not transponder equipped C. secondary radar is out of service D. controller is not radar qualified

A. an operational advantage will be gained

The primary function of the Traffic Management Unit is to ______________. A. monitor and balance traffic flows within their area of responsibility in accordance with traffic management directives B. ensure maximum efficiency in the utilization of the total National Airspace System, thereby producing a safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of traffic C. manage the flow of air traffic throughout the National Airspace System to achieve optimum use of the navigable airspace and minimize the effect of air traffic delays D. manage the flow of tower traffic by ensuring that traffic demand does not exceed operationally minimal levels of traffic

A. monitor and balance traffic flows within their area of responsibility in accordance with traffic management directives

What position in the Automated Flight Service Station records and disseminates HIWAS summaries? A. Weather Observer B. Broadcast C. Flight Data/NOTAM Coordinator D. Preflight

B. Broadcast

The primary NAVAIDs for the nation's airways in the National Airspace System are ______________. A. marker beacons B. VORs/VORTACs C. NDBs D. ILSs

B. VORs/VORTACs

The primary mission of the Traffic Management System is to ______________. A. regulate air traffic procedures B. balance air traffic demand with system capacity C. implement the use of state-of-the-art equipment D. ascertain controller stress and workload

B. balance air traffic demand with system capacity

According to their location and type, ATO air traffic control facilities are assigned to one of A. nine regions B. three service areas C. eleven FAA primary offices D. four FAA Headquarters divisions

B. three service areas

The control facility that has NO direct authority over IFR or VFR traffic is ______________. A. Tower B. TRACON C. AFSS D. ARTCC

C. AFSS

The Air Traffic Organization (ATO) is managed by a(n) ______________. A. Associate Administrator B. Vice President C. Chief Operating Officer D. Administrator

C. Chief Operating Officer

Which of the following duties is NOT the function of the Clearance Delivery position in the Tower? A. Operating communication equipment B. Processing and forwarding flight plan information C. Compiling statistical data D. Issuing clearances and ensuring accuracy of readback

C. Compiling statistical data

First priority is given to ______________. A. coordinating B. issuing traffic C. separating aircraft D. vectoring

C. separating aircraft

The facility primarily responsible for conducting pilot briefings is the ______________. A. ATCT B. ARTCC C. ATCSCC D. AFSS

D. AFSS

The ATC facility that provides air traffic control services to aircraft on IFR flight plans during the en route phase of flight is ______________. A. ATCT B. AFSS C. TRACON D. ARTCC

D. ARTCC

The operation of the Traffic Management System is the responsibility of the ______________. A. Central Altitude Reservation B. ARTCC TMU for each area C. Air Traffic Manager D. Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC)

D. Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC)

The only En Route Sector team member whose duties do NOT include accepting handoffs is the ______________ position. A. Radar Coordinator B. Radar Associate C. Radar D. Radar Flight Data

D. Radar Flight Data

In a terminal radar facility, who has the responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of a facility/sector? A. Facility Manager B. Radar Position C. Radar Associate Position D. Radar Team

D. Radar Team

The primary purpose of the Air Traffic Control System is to ______________. A. prevent collision B. organize the flow of traffic C. expedite the flow of traffic D. all of the above

D. all of the above