Lesson 1

Which AFSS position uses the radio call sign "Flight Watch" A. EFAS B. Inflight C. Broadcast D. Preflight

431. A. EFAS (LP 1, p. 27)

"Separating aircraft and issuing safety alerts" represents an air traffic controller's first_____. A. Duty Priority B. Procedural Preference C. Operational Priority D. Primary Purpose

A. Duty Priority (LP 1, p. 16)

"Presidential aircraft have priority over Flight Check aircraft" is an example of _____. A. Operational Priority B. Procedural Preference C. Duty Priority D. Additional Services

A. Operational Priority (LP 1, p. 16)

The facility that provides radar approach and departure control services to aircraft operating in the vicinity of one of more airports in a terminal area is a _____. A. TRACON B. ATCT C. ARTCC D. AFSS

A. TRACON (7110.65; LP 1, p. 37)

The mission of the _____ is to balance air traffic demand with the system's capacity to ensure that the maximum and most efficient utilization of the NAS is maintained. A. Traffic Management System (TMS) B. Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) C. Automated Flight Service Station (AFSS) D. FAA Headquarters

A. Traffic Management System (TMS) (LP 1, p. 50)

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 (LP 1, p. 16)

The primary function of the Traffic Management Unit (TMU) 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 (LP 1, p. 51)

An Automated Flight Service Station has the primary function of providing ______. A. pilot briefings and receiving and processing flight plans B. air traffic control services to aircraft operating in the vicinity of an airport or on the movement area C. advisory service to VFR aircraft and control service to IFR aircraft D. control service to aircraft on an IFR flight plan operating outside of controlled airspace

A. pilot briefings and receiving and processing flight plans (7110.10; LP 1, p.24)

The primary purpose of the Air Traffic Control System is to ____. A. prevent collision and organize and expedite the flow of traffic B. provide traffic advisories C. monitor holding patterns D. advise pilots of altitude deviations of 300 feet or more

A. prevent collision and organize and expedite the flow of traffic (LP 1, p. 15)

Advising the En Route Radar and Radar Associate positions of sector actions required to accomplish the safe and efficient operation of the sector is a responsibility of the En Route ______ position. A. radar coordinator/handoff B. radar flight data C. clearance delivery D. traffic management

A. radar coordinator/handoff (LP 1, p. 45)

Positive control is the _____ of all air traffic within designated airspace by ATC. A. separation B. observation C. deviation D. sequencing

A. separation (7110.65; LP 1, p. 15)

Positive _____ control is the of all air traffic within designated airspace by ATC. A. separation B. observation C. deviation D. sequencing

A. separation (LP 1, p. 15)

Which position in the Automated Flight Service Station (AFSS) records and disseminates Hazardous Inflight Weather Advisory Service (HIWAS) summaries? A. In Flight B. Broadcast C. Flight Data/NOTAM Coordinator D. Preflight

B. Broadcast (LP 1, p. 26)

The ______ position in the ATC terminal option is normally responsible for issuing control instructions to aircraft and vehicles operating in the airport movement area. A. Local Control B. Ground Control C. Clearance Delivery D. Flight Data

B. Ground Control (7110.65; LP 1, p. 34)

The position in the ATC terminal option is normally responsible for issuing control instructions to aircraft and vehicles operating on the airport movement area (other than active runways). A. Local Control B. Ground Control C. Clearance Delivery D. Flight Data

B. Ground Control (LP 1, p. 34)

Traffic management programs are one of several processes administered by the Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC) to achieve optimum use of the ______ and minimize ______ without increasing controller workload. A. airspace, accidents B. NAS, delays C. ATC System, accidents D. airports, delays

B. NAS, delays (7210.3 and 7110.65; LP 1, p. 52)

Traffic management programs are one of several processes administered by the Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC) to achieve optimum use of the ______ and minimize_____without increasing controller workload. A. airspace, accidents B. NAS, delays C. ATC System, accidents D. airports, delays

B. NAS, delays (LP 1, p. 52)

Air traffic facilities, airports, NAVAIDS, FARs, and personnel are all components of the _____. A. Traffic Management System B. National Airspace System C. Airway Facilities Service D. Federal Aviation Administration

B. National Airspace System (7110.65; LP 1, p. 55)

"Automation procedures are used in preference to non-automation procedures" is an example of ATC: A. Duty Priority B. Procedural Preference C. Operational Priority D. Primary Purpose

B. Procedural Preference (LP 1, p. 16)

Which of the following statements about the NAS is FALSE ? A. NextGen is the NAS modernization program. B. The NAS is entirely owned and operated by the FAA ( C. The NAS is continuously evolving. D. The NAS includes ATCS, NAVAIDS, and FARs

B. The NAS is entirely owned and operated by the FAA (LP 1, p. 55)

The primary Navigational Aids (NAVAIDs) for the nation's airways in the National Airspace System (NAS) are ____. A. marker beacons B. VORs/VORTACs C. Non Directional Beacons (NDBs) D. Instrument Landing Systems (ILSs)

B. VORs/VORTACs (LP 1, p. 58)

Considering the operational priorities of an air traffic controller,_____ Have priority over ____ aircraft. A. VFR/IFR B. aircraft in distress/lifeguard C. presidential/lifeguard D. diverted/aircraft in distress

B. aircraft in distress/lifeguard (LP 1, p. 16)

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

B. balance system demand with system capacity (LP 1, p. 50)

According to their location, 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 (LP 1, p. 10)

The air traffic facility that has no direct authority over Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) or Visual Flight Rules (VFR) traffic is the _____. A. Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) B. Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) C. Automated Flight Service Station (AFSS) D. Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC)

C. Automated Flight Service Station (AFSS) (LP 1, p. 24)

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 (LP 1, p. 6)

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 (LP 1, p. 33)

In an ATCT, which 3 positions communicate directly with the pilots? A. Flight Data, Local and Ground B. Local, Clearance Delivery, and Tower Coordinator C. Ground, Local and Clearance Delivery D. Local, Tower Coordinator, and Flight Data

C. Ground, Local and Clearance Delivery (LP 1, p. 33-35)

Which is not a function of the Radar position in the ARTCC? A. Maintain direct communication with aircraft B. Scan radar display C. Make weather observations D. Ensure separation

C. Make weather observations (7110.65; LP 1, p. 44)

An ARTCC/TRACON is divided into areas of control jurisdiction called _____. A. positions B. regions C. sectors D. sections

C. sectors (LP 1, pp. 37, 41)

When considering the duty priority of an air traffic controller, first priority is given to _____. A. coordinating B. issuing traffic C. separating aircraft D. vectoring

C. separating aircraft (LP 1, p. 16)

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

D. AFSS (LP 1, p. 24)

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 (LP 1, p. 41)

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 (LP 1, p. 43)

In a Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility, who has the responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of a sector? A. Facility Manager B. Radar Position C. Radar Associate Position D. Radar Team

D. Radar Team (LP 1, p. 39)

The first duty priority of an air traffic controller is _____. A. issuing safety alerts and providing additional services B. separating traffic and providing additional services C. separating traffic and supporting homeland defense D. separating traffic and issuing safety alerts

D. separating traffic and issuing safety alerts (7110.65; LP 1, p. 16)