Module 25 Test
Which hazards are forecast for Kentucky (KY) at 1700Z? A. Moderate turbulence below 1,000 feet; low-level wind shear B. Moderate turbulence below 10,000 feet; low-level wind shear C. IFR; moderate turbulence below 1,000 feet D. IFR; strong surface winds greater than 30 knots
B. Moderate turbulence below 10,000 feet; low-level wind shear
When a TAF is issued, where does it apply? A. 3,000 SM of adverse weather B. FL 180 C. 5 SM of an airport D. 500 feet AGL
C. 5 SM of an airport
Which in-flight advisory would provide a forecast of embedded thunderstorms over Hawaii? A. TAF B. AIRMET C. SIGMET D. Convective SIGMET
C. SIGMET
Wind and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts (FBs) are used by _____________. A. Air Traffic Control B. Ground crew C. Airport dispatchers D. Airport management
A. Air Traffic Control
What is the area identifier of this SIGMET? A. BOS B. 251615 C. BOSU D. WS
A. BOS
Which statement is true concerning the weather report below? A. The product is valid until the 3rd day of the month at 0200Z B. Pilots and dispatchers are the primary users of this product C. Icing is forecast between the surface and 12,000 feet D. A warm front will reach the Cleveland control area by late Sunday afternoon
A. The product is valid until the 3rd day of the month at 0200Z
Which phenomenon number is this CWA? A. 5 B. 1 C. 8 D. 4
B. 1
A SIGMET in the conterminous U.S. can have a maximum valid period of how many hours? A. Two B. Four C. Eight D. Six
B. Four
A forecast of non-convective LLWS would be found in what NWS product? A. SIGMET B. TAF C. Convective SIGMET D. SPECI
B. TAF
Which of these conditions is not identified in the WST shown? A. Tornadoes B. Wind gusts C. Hail D. Thunderstorms
C. Hail
Which of the following regarding AIRMETs is true? A. Weather phenomena detailed in AIRMETs are those potentially hazardous to all aircraft B. Three types of AIRMETs are AIRMET Alpha, AIRMET Bravo, and AIRMET Zulu C. AIRMETs are valid for eight hours D. AIRMETs concern weather of less severity than SIGMETs
D. AIRMETs concern weather of less severity than SIGMETs
Convective SIGMETs ______________. A. Are issued every half hour on the half and full hour mark B. Are valid for four hours C. Are issued for ice warnings D. Are only issued for the conterminous U.S.
D. Are only issued for the conterminous U.S.
An MIS is issued by which entity? A. TMU B. ATC C. ARTCC D. CWSU
D. CWSU
CWAs are issued for existing or anticipated adverse weather conditions within what period of time? A. Four hours B. Eight hours C. Six hours D. Two hours
D. Two hours
What is the prevailing visibility indicated to occur at 1700Z? A. Visibility two B. Visibility more than two C. Visibility six D. Visibility more than six
D. Visibility more than six