C/035 Question Bank
1 In Electromagnetic Fields the radiated energy consists of Electric Field (E),
and a Magnetic Field (F):
a in line with each other, with both of these at right angles to the direction of propagation
b at right angles to one another, with both of these at right angles to the direction of
propagation
c at right angles to one another, with both of these in line with the direction of propagation
2 EM radiation takes place when:
a alternating current at radio frequencies is applied to an antenna (aerial) ???
b direct current at radio frequencies is applied to an antenna (aerial)
c both direct and alternating current is applied to an antenna (aerial)
3 How are sound waves converted to alternating current:
a this is the function of a microphone that converts acoustical energy into electrical energy
b this is the function of a microwave that converts acoustical energy into electrical energy
c this is the function of a microphone that converts acoustical energy into sound energy
4 In a single sideband system the:
a USB or LSB only is transmitted
b the Carrier wave only is transmitted
c the USB or LSB plus the carrier wave is transmitted
5 Which of the following mediums is used for short range communications :
a HF
b VHF
c SATCOM
6 What is the frequency band of HF radio?:
a 3 MHz to 30 MHz
b 118 MHz to 137 MHz
c 40 Mhz to 116 MHz
7 Over modulation will:
a produce a loud output signal
b produce maximum feedback
c produce massive distortion
8 Selcal is a system which :
a relieves the pilots from continuous monitoring of communication channels, and is
operative on SATCOM
b allows the pilot to selectively call a member of the cabin crew for assistance
c relieves the pilots from continuous monitoring of communication channels, and is
operative on HF and VHF
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9 One short coming of the geostationary satellite is:
a its inability to move to areas where the satellite is more necessary
b the inability to cover polar areas. The limit of cover is 811/2º north and south at sea level
c the inability to cover equatorial areas
10 Automatic Direction Finding is a means of an aircraft:
a Determining the bearing of radio transmitters in known positions on the earth’s surface
to assist in its navigation
b Determining the range of radio transmitters in known positions on the earth’s surface to
assist in its navigation
c Determining the bearing of DM beacons in known positions on the earth’s surface to
assist in its navigation
11 An ADF antenna is a combination of:
a an Omni directional antenna and a directional antenna
b an Omni directional antenna and a loop antenna
c an Omni directional antenna and a dipole antenna
12 The area above a VOR beacon where false needle reversals and misleading
overhead indications may be observed is known as:
a the Bermuda Triangle
b the Cone of Confusion
c the Cone of Computation
13 The phase difference shown below would be indicated on a VOR system as
which radial:
a 90º
b 180º
c 270º
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14 What frequency band is currently in use for the Rad Alt system?:
a 4200 MHz to 4400 MHz – SHF band
b 1600 MHz to 1660 MHz – UHF band
c both
15 The Rad Alt height pointer disappears behind a mask:
a when altitude exceeds 2000’
b when altitude exceeds 2500’
c when altitude exceeds 3000’
16 The Rad Alt warning light illuminates:
a if the aircraft is flown below any specific height pre selected by the pilot by means of the
moveable index (DH)
b if a Rad Alt unit fails
c if the baro height disagrees with the radio altitude
17 The Localiser and Glideslope systems transmit 2 lobes of different
frequencies. The frequencies are:
a 190 MHz and 50 MHz
b 150 MHz and 90 MHz
c 130 MHz and 90 Mhz
18 When the Outer Marker is overflown there is an audible warning and:
a at the same time a blue light is illuminated on the instrument panel
b at the same time a yellow light is illuminated on the instrument panel
c at the same time a white light is illuminated on the instrument panel
19 DME gives distance to beacon as:
a Slant Range
b Track distance
c Bearing information
20 VOR is a system which provides a pilot with:
a all round range information with an accuracy of plus or minus 185M
b all round range information with an accuracy of plus or minus 5º
c all round magnetic heading information with an accuracy of plus or minus 5º
21 DME is a form of secondary radar operating in the frequency band:
a 118 MHz to 137 MHz
b 960 MHz to 1215 MHz
c 1030 MHz to 1090 MHz
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22 INS works on:
a minute changes in velocity (accelerations) sensed by the accelerometers being applied
to a computer which may calculate velocity, distance travelled, and direction
b differentiating distance and bearing supplied by data received from non directional
beacons
c data received from satellites and integrated with time and velocity
23 The present position is entered into the INS controller in:
a range and bearing
b latitude and longitude
c radians
24 In GPS the accuracy of the system relies on:
a the time standard referenced to GMT and corrected by speaking clock
b the time standard maintained by 4 separate atomic clocks in each satellite
c the time accuracy corrected by round trip timing (RTT)
25 If GPS captures only 3 satellites, which of the following statements is correct:
a 3 satellites may be used to determine position, but an input of attitude must then be
provided for the receiver computer to resolve possible ambiguity
b 3 satellites may be used to determine position, but an input of altitude must then be
provided for the receiver computer to resolve possible ambiguity
c 3 satellites may be used to determine position, but an input of latitude must then be
provided for the receiver computer to resolve possible ambiguity
26 GPWS relies on inputs from various systems. These include:
a Rad Alt, Baro Alt and ILS only
b Rad Alt, Baro Alt, ILS, Flap Position, Gear Position, Glideslope cancel, Flap and
undercarriage override and system test
c Rad Alt, Baro Alt, ILS and Flap and gear position only
27 SSR operates interrogation and response links on what frequencies?:
a 950 MHz and 1215 MHZ
b 1030 MHz and 1090 MHz
c 1090 MHZ and 1215 MHz
28 Which is the special ATC transponder code which an aircraft should transmit
when it is hijacked?:
a 7700
b 7600
c 7500
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29 When a Mode C interrogation is conducted by an SSR what is it asking for?:
a aircraft barometric altitude
b aircraft radio altitude
c aircraft squawk code
30 A TCAS III system provides the pilot with:
a Traffic Advisory only
b Traffic and Resolution Advisory only
c Traffic Advisory but Resolution Advisory in horizontal plane only
31 In TCAS a non threat aircraft is shown on the display as:
a a solid amber circle
b a solid red square
c an open white diamond
32 In Auto Pilot a two axis system controls the attitude of the aircraft in:
a yaw and pitch only
b roll and pitch only
c pitch and yaw only
33 Which of the following is false:
a the advantage of control wheel steering is that the pilot can control the aircraft with
relatively small forces to the control column
b the advantage of control wheel steering is that the pilot can control the aircraft after
disengaging the autopilot with relatively small forces to the control column
c the advantage of control wheel steering is that the pilot can control the aircraft without
disengaging the autopilot
34 What moves the control surfaces in response to commands from the Auto
Pilot processed signal?:
a a tacho generator
b a servo motor
c a synchro system
35 What is the function of the Aeroplane Condition Monitoring System (ACMS):
a the ACMS transmits data over VHF, Satellite and a Gatelink to operations staff for
analysis and fault finding
b the ACMS collects, monitors and records data for analysis after an aircraft crash
c the ACMS collects, monitors, records and distributes aeroplane performance data for
detailed system analysis
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36 System reliability is measured by MTBF. What does MBTF stand for?:
a Mean Total of BITE Failures
b Mean Time Between Failures
c Mean Test Before Fatique
37 A hard failure is one:
a that persists through several attempts to start the system
b where failure symptoms disappear when power is recycled or when BITE test is run
c which disappears without any obvious operator action
38 The OBMS printer is normally located on the:
a centre panel on the flight deck
b pedestal panel on the flight deck
c the avionics rack below the floor
39 The data management unit (DMU) sends ACMS reports to the Quick Access
Recorder (QAR). The QAR stores the report data on:
a ¼ inch wide magnetic tape data cartridge
b 3.5 inch floppy disc
c computer flash card
40 The DMU to CDU interface is through:
a two low speed ARINC 429 buses
b one low speed ARINC 429 bus
c two high speed ARINC 629 buses
41 In ACMS application programmes the basic application programme is factory
loaded and contains :
a the control display unit screens data and the acquisition codes and tables
b the control display unit screen data only
c the acquisition cades and tables only