ATT2820 Final Review

An air traffic control facility is managed by the: A. Air Traffic Manager B. First Line Supervisor C. Chief Operating Officer

Air Traffic Manager

A VOR has a course accuracy of plus or minus ____ degree. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3

1 degree

If takeoff minimums are not prescribed for a particular airport, the minimum visibility required for an air taxi aircraft having two engines or less is ____ statute mile(s). A. 1/2 B. 1 C. 1 1/2 D. 2

1 statute mile

Because there is no speed limit at or above _____, VFR aircraft in Class E airspace must maintain _____ visibility. A. 1200 feet AGL; 3 SM B. 1200 feet AGL; 5 SM C. 10,000 MSL; 3 SM D. 10,000 MSL; 5 SM

10,000 MSL; 5 SM

An appropriate magnetic course for an aircraft flying VFR at 6,500 feet MSL and more than 3,000 feet AGL would be _____ degrees. A. 190 B. 100 C. 360 D. 010

190 degrees

What year was the first air traffic controller hired? A. 1927 B. 1929 C. 1931 D. 1933

1929

The PATCO air traffic controller strike took place in: A. 1981 B. 1991 C. 2001

1981

The minimum IFR altitude at which a pilot may fly over a designated mountainous area is ____ feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of ____ nautical miles. A. 1,000; 4 B. 2,000; 4 C. 3,000; 4 D. 4,000; 1

2,000 feet above, 4 n.m. miles horizontal

A "T" VOR has a range of _____ miles. A: 25 B. 40 C. 130

25 miles

No person may operate an aircraft under VFR in Class C airspace with a flight visibility of less than _______. A. 1 NM B. 1 SM C. 3 NM D. 3 SM

3 SM

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding SVFR clearances to fixed wing aircraft? A. The pilot must request SVFR clearance. B. A SVFR flight plan must be filed. C. Flight visibility must be at least 1 SM. D. SVFR shall only be approved below 10,000 MSL.

A SVFR flight plan must be filed.

Airport advisories is a function of a/an: A. AFSS B. ATCT C. ARTCC

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

ARTCC

Which document contains items concerning pilot's health and medical facts, factors affecting flight safety, and accident reporting? A. FAA Order JO 7110.10 B. FAA Order JO 7210.3 C. Aeronautical Information Manual D. Terminal Phraseology Guide

Aeronautical Information Manual

Which document provides the aviation community with basic flight information and ATC procedures? A. FAA Order JO 7340.2 B. FAA Order JO 7110.65 C. Aeronautical Information Manual D. FAA Order JO 7350.8

Aeronautical Information Manual

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

Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC)

The first attempt to separate air traffic was spearheaded by the: A. Federal Government B. Airlines C. ICAO

Airlines

_______ are designed to emit light to help pilots identify airports. A. Runway End Identifier Lights B. Airport Beacons C. Runway edge lights D. In-runway lights

Airport beacons

Who is responsible for observing and reporting the conditions of the landing area of an airport? A. Airport manager/operator B. Tower controller C. Pilot D. Flight service specialist

Airport manager/operator

An ILS is a type of instrument: A. requirement B. safety system C. approach

Approach

Who was the first air traffic controller? A. Robert Poli B. Archie League C. Joe Fernandez

Archie League

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)

Automated Flight Service Station (AFSS)

Classification and dissemination of NOTAMs are the responsibilities of __________. A. National Flight Data Center B. Air Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs) C. Automated Flight Service Stations (AFSSs) D. The originating facility

Automated Flight Service Stations (AFSSs)

The primary mission of the Traffic Management System (TMS) 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

Balance air traffic demand with system capacity

What color are taxiway edge lights? A. White B. Amber C. Blue D. Red

Blue

Early navigational aids included: A. bonfires B. airway beacons C. GPS D. Both A and B are correct

Both A (bonfires) and B (airway beacons) are correct.

A taxiway ______ is defined by a continuous yellow line. A. holding line B. parking area C. centerline D. closed for repair

Centerline

The addition, deletion, or modification of information or instructions within an order are made through a(n): A. change B. notice C. supplement D. amendment

Change

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

Chief Operating Officer

Which ATCT position issues clearances and ensures accuracy of pilot readback?

Clearance Delivery

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

Compiling statistical data.

A NOTAM that is widely disseminated and applies to civil components of the NAS is classified as a _______. A. D NOTAM B. Military NOTAM C. Pointer NOTAM

D NOTAM

Which Traffic Management System program assigns departure times to achieve a constant flow of aircraft departing from several airports and flying over the same point?

Departure Sequencing Program (DSP)

What is the requirement for supplemental oxygen above 15,000 MSL? A. Only the pilot is provided supplemental oxygen B. None C. Each occupant of the aircraft is provided with supplemental oxygen D. Pilot and co-pilot are provided supplemental oxygen

Each occupant of the aircraft is provided with supplemental oxygen

Which Traffic Management System program assigns departure times that will facilitate integration into the en route traffic stream?

En Route Sequencing Program (ESP)

Norming is the stage where a team: A. establishes processes and ground rules B. becomes open and efficient C. dissipates

Establishes processes and ground rules

Which document prescribes air traffic procedures and phraseology used by Flight Service specialists? A. FAA Order JO 7210.3 B. FAA Order JO 7110.10 C. Aeronautical Information Manual D. Terminal Phraseology Guide

FAA Order JO 7110.10

Which document prescribes air traffic procedures and phraseology used by air traffic controllers? A. FAA Order JO 7210.3 B. FAA Order JO 7110.65 C. Aeronautical Information Manual D. Terminal Phraseology Guide

FAA Order JO 7110.65

Which document provides direction and guidance for operating and managing Air Traffic facilities? A. FAA Order JO 7110.10 B. FAA Order JO 7210.3 C. Aeronautical Information Manual D. Terminal Phraseology Guide

FAA Order JO 7210.3

Which document contains approved words and phrase contractions used by the FAA? A. FAA Order JO 7340.2 B. FAA Order JO 7110.65 C. Aeronautical Information Manual D. FAA Order JO 7350.8

FAA Order JO 7340.2

Which document lists location identifiers authorized by the FAA? A. FAA Order JO 7340.2 B. FAA Order JO 7110.65 C. Aeronautical Information Manual D. FAA Order JO 7350.8

FAA Order JO 7350.8

A NOTAM that consists of information that is regulatory in nature pertaining to flight, such as changes to IFR charts, is classified as a/an: A. D NOTAM B. Military NOTAM C. Pointer NOTAM D. FDC NOTAM

FDC NOTAM

Who is responsible for originating a NOTAM concerning a navigational aid? A. Facility responsible for monitoring or controlling the navigational aid B. Center in whose area the outage occurs C. Terminal in whose area the outage occurs D. Automated Flight Service Station

Facility responsible for monitoring or controlling the navigational aid.

What are the two requirements necessary to operate an aircraft in IFR flight in controlled airspace? A. File an IFR flight plan and have two-way radio communication. B. Request ATC clearance have Mode C. C. File an IFR flight plan and request ATC clearance. D. File an IFR flight plan and receive an appropriate ATC clearance.

File an IFR flight plan and receive an appropriate ATC clearance.

Which ATCT positoin compiles statistical data, processes and forwards flight plan information, and reports weather information?

Flight Data

Which one of the following is not a function of a Flight Service Station? A. Pilot weather briefings B. Filing flight plans C. Flight following

Flight following

Which contraction is used to identify General Notices issued by Washington Headquarters? A. GANOT B. GENOT C. GENNOT D. GNOT

GENOT

Taxiway centerline lighting is: A. green B. blue C. white

Green

Which ATCT position initiates control instructions, has responsibility control of aircraft and vehicles on taxiways and runways that are not active, ensures separation, and is one of the two "Tower Positions?"

Ground Control

Which Traffic Management System program holds aircraft on the ground until a specified time?

Ground Delay Program (GDP)

Which Traffic Management System program overrides all other TMS programs, and keeps aircraft on the ground indefinitely.

Ground Stop (GS)

An airplane flying under IFR must have filed an IFR flight plan and received a/an: A. IFR clearance B. VFR clearance C. Special VFR clearance

IFR clearance

Touchdown Zone Lighting (TDZL) and Runway Centerline Lights System (RCLS) are two types of _______. A. Runway End Identifier Lights B. Taxiway lights C. In-runway lights D. Runway edge lights

In-runway lights

The Radar Coordinator position is responsible for ________. A. Interfacility/intrafacility coordination B. Direct communication with aircraft C. Compiling statistical data D. Issuing control instructions to aircraft

Interfacility/Intrafacility coordination

The Wright Brothers' first flight took place in: A. Kittyhawk, NC B. Jacksonville, FL C. Miami, FL

Kittyhawk, NC

All of the following represent uses of a non-movement area EXCEPT: A. Loading passengers B. Landing C. Maintenance D. Parking

Landing

The airspace in the NAS is classified by: A. Letters of the alphabet B. Numbers C. Names D. None of the above

Letters of the alphabet

A non directional radio beacon is susceptible to disturbances that can cause erroneous bearing information. Which one of the following would cause such a disturbance? A. lightning B. magnetic variation C. magnetic deviation

Lightning

Of the following, which position in the tower ensures separation? A. Local Control B. Clearance Delivery C. Flight Data D. Tower Associate

Local Control

Which ATCT position initiates control instructions, has responsibility for control of active runways, ensures separation, and is one of the two "Tower Positions?"

Local Control

The FSS is run by: A. Lockheed Martin B. Rathyeon C. Boeing

Lockheed Martin

When used in FAA Orders JO 7110.10, JO 7110.65, and JO 7210.3, the word "shall" means that the procedure is _________. A. recommended B. optional C. approved D. mandatory

Mandatory

A pilot maintaining VFR-on-top in Class E airspace: A. is not on an IFR clearance. B. is being provided separation from other aircraft. C. may change altitudes at will after advising ATC. D. may change headings at will after advising ATC.

May change altitudes at will after advising ATC.

A paradigm is a: A. model, theory, perception, assumption, or name of reference. B. behavioral change C. type of parachute

Model, theory, perception, assumption, or name of reference.

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 NAS, thereby producing a safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of traffic. C. manage the flow of air traffic throughout the NAS 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.

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

Which one of the following items is not required on a VFR flight plan? A. Pilot's name and address B. Fuel on board C. Name of each occupant D. Type of aircraft

Name of each occupant

The name of the current air traffic control union is the: A. National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) B. National Association of Air Traffic Service (NAATS) C. Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO)

National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA)

Responsibility for validating NOTAM data and operating the National NOTAM System belongs to ________. A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) B. NFDC C. ARTCCs D. AFSSs

National Flight Data Center (NFDC)

At airports with an operating control tower, clearance is required to operate in all areas EXCEPT: A. Runways B. Taxiways C. Non-movement areas D. Heliport/helipad

Non-movement areas

The Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, known as the FAA Academy, is located in: A. St. Louis B. Atlanta C. Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City

When used in FAA Orders JO 7110.10, JO 7110.65, and JO 7210.3, the word "may" means that the procedure is ________. A. recommended B. approved C. optional D. mandatory

Optional

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

Prevent collision and organize and expedite the flow of traffic.

An aircraft on an IFR flight plan is in VFR conditions when a two-way radio failure occurs. The pilot shall _______. A. proceed VFR and land as soon as practicable. B. return IFR to point of departure. C. squawk code 7500. D. proceed to nearest airport and execute an IFR approach.

Proceed VFR and land as soon as practicable.

A pilot flying under IFR conditions experiences a radio failure. If a route has not been assigned and/or ATC has not advised a route to be expected, what action should the pilot take? A. proceed by the route filed in the flight plan B. land at the nearest available airport C. climb to VFR-on-top and continue flight D. Proceed to alternate airport

Proceed by the route filed in the flight plan

What contraction is used to identify Regional Notices? A. RENOT B. RANOT C. RNOT D. REGNOT

RENOT

The position responsible for ensuring separation, initiating control instructions, managing flight strip information, and assisting the Radar Position with coordination is the ______. A. Radar Associate Position B. Radar Flight Data Position C. Radar Position D. Radar Coordinator Position

Radar Associate Position

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

Radar Flight Data

The position responsible for compiling statistical data and forwarding flight plan data is _________. A. Radar Associate Position B. Radar Flight Data Position C. Radar Position D. Radar Coordinator Position

Radar Flight Data Position

The position that is in direct communication with aircraft is _________. A. Radar Associate Position B. Radar Flight Data Position C. Radar Position D. Radar Coordinator Position

Radar Position

A VOR allows the pilot to navigate by the use of: A. relative bearings B. radials C. headings

Radials

When used in FAA Orders JO 7110.10, JO 7110.65, and JO 7210.3, the word "should" means that the procedure is _______. A. recommended B. optional C. approved D. mandatory

Recommended

Which Traffic Management System program uses routings other than the filed flight plan, and is designed to keep aircraft clear of special use airspace, congested airspace, or weather areas?

Reroutes

A runway with a magnetic heading of 003 degrees should be designated Runway ________. A. 0 B. 1 C. 3 D. 36

Runway 36

_______ consists of a pair of synchronized white flashing strobe lights located laterally on each side of the runway. A. Airport beacons B. Taxiway lights C. Runway edge lights D. Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL)

Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL)

What type of airport sign depicts a yellow background with two horizontal black stripes above a set of dashed black stripes?

Runway boundary sign

What type of airport sign would consist of a red background with the white letters "15-33"?

Runway holding position sign

What airport did the first air traffic controller work for? A. St. Louis B. John F. Kennedy C. Atlanta Hartsfield

St. Louis

What type of airport sign would consist of a black background with a yellow border and yellow "T"?

Taxiway location sign

Which one of the following is not a stage of group development? A. norming B. performing C. forming D. thorning

Thorning

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

Three service areas

Which ATCT position assists the Tower Positions by performing coordination and helps to ensure separation by maintaining awareness of tower traffic?

Tower Associate

T/F: A VOR is more accurate than an NDB.

True

VORs operate in the _____ range. A. LF B. UHF C. VHF

VHF

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)

VORs/VORTACs

Revised, reprinted, or new pages in FAA Orders JO 7110.10, JO 7110.65, and JO 7210.3 are indicated by bold _____. A. asterisks B. horizontal lines C. vertical lines D. starts

Vertical lines

NDBs provide ______ so the pilot can navigate. A. radials B. bearings C. courses

bearings

Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) gives the pilot: A. distance from the VORTAC in nautical miles B. distance from the VOR in nautical miles C. distance in statute miles

distance from the VORTAC in nautical miles

A pilot shall file a DVFR flight plan if the flight will _______. A. be in instrument flight conditions. B. enter positive control airspace. C. enter coastal ADIZ. D. enter a restricted area.

enter coastal ADIZ

The rotating beacon on a civilian airport emits a _____ and ______ light(s): A. green and white B. yellow and white C. green and two white

green and white

An ILS consists of a: A. localizer only B. glide slope only C. localizer and glide slope

localizer and glide slope