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100

Professional skills, which apply in a workplace environment, are also known as __________.

a.) teachable skills

b.) technical skills

c.) hard skills

d.) soft skills

d.) soft skills

100

Which statement about electric aircraft is true?

  1. They require air to produce power.
  2. They are easier to maintain because their motors have fewer moving parts.
  3. They emit the same kind of pollutants as combustion engines.
  4. They have batteries that are fast and easy to recharge.

They are easier to maintain because their motors have fewer moving parts.

100

Which organization is directly responsible for the safety of civil aviation in the United States?

  1. Department of Homeland Security
  2. Federal Aviation Administration
  3. Department of Transportation
  4. United States Air Force

B) Federal Aviation Administration

100

Why do scientists think Mars is the most likely planet to be colonized?

  1. Humans can breathe in the atmosphere without assistance.
  2. It has been verified that plants can grow in its soil.
  3. Oxygen can be generated from carbon dioxide in the air.
  4. The temperature during the day on Mars is similar to Earth’s in the summer.

a) Oxygen can be generated from carbon dioxide in the air.

100

Which of the following are duties and tasks of aerospace engineers? Select all that apply. 

   a. Designing and building machines

  1. Planning and conducting pilot training
  2. Testing multiple prototypes
  3. Performing preventative maintenance
  4. Evaluating new aircraft designs

a, c, e

200

A Terminal Aerodrome Forecast issued by the National Weather Service reads:

KSFO 300528Z 3006/0112 17008KT P6SM SCT015 BKN040 OVC250 

How fast is the wind moving at SFO airport according to this report?

  1. 8 knots
  2. 17 knots
  3. 30 knots
  4. 40 knots

a) 8 Knots

200

Which of the following is NOT one of the three key factors that defines an aircraft accident? 

  1. Evidence of pilot error
  2. A person suffers death or serious injury
  3. The aircraft receives substantial damage
  4. An operation in which the people have boarded the aircraft with the intention of flight

a.) Evidence of pilot error

200

Earning a position as an airline pilot requires more flight time than the FAA certification minimums to earn a commercial pilot certificate. In order to gain the necessary experience, many pilots __________.

  1. work as flight instructors
  2. become aircraft mechanics
  3. pay extra fees to waive the required hours
  4. build time exclusively on flight simulators

work as flight instructors

200

Shortly after an accident, investigators discovered the pilot was sick and received very little sleep in advance of the flight. Which NTSB Go Team specialty would focus on this fact as a possible contributing factor to the accident?

  1. Operations
  2. Human performance
  3. Powerplants
  4. Systems 

b) Human performance

200

Hurricane Hunters are critical to gathering important hurricane weather information because __________.

  1. the aircraft fly over destroyed areas to determine what kind of damage has been done after the hurricane has passed
  2. studying hurricanes can help increase understanding about airframe limitations for small aircraft
  3. scientists want to gather more information to learn how to prevent and dissipate hurricanes in the future
  4. data collected by these airplanes help           researchers better understand storm processes and improve forecast models



d. data collected by these airplanes help           researchers better understand storm processes and improve forecast models

300

Each manned pilot certificate and rating requires that pilots pass __________. Select all that apply. 

  1. an English proficiency exam
  2. a written exam
  3. an oral exam
  4. a practical flying exam
  5. a hand-eye coordination screening

a, b, c, d

300

A mission statement is __________. 

  1. a short statement describing the purpose or vision of a person or organization
  2. a long list of goals describing the purpose or vision of a person or organization
  3. an in-depth statement describing your educational and work plan for the year
  4. a clear statement about your personal interests, hobbies, and core beliefs

a) a short statement describing the purpose or vision of a person or organization

300

How does the FAA play a role in commercial space travel?

  1. Funds missions to space
  2. Maintains facilities in orbit for national defense
  3. Develops curriculum and training for astronauts
  4. Issues licenses for launches and space port operations

Issues licenses for launches and space port operations

300

An airframe mechanic is qualified to work and service __________.

  1. aircraft systems such as flight controls
  2. engines and propellers
  3. communication radios
  4. a GPS navigation system

b) engines and propellers

300

A benefit to becoming a pilot through a college or university aviation program is __________.

  1. the cost is relatively low compared to other degrees
  2. upon graduation, a student will be immediately qualified for a job with the airlines
  3. a student will earn a two- or four-year degree while learning how to fly
  4. classes and training will focus solely on aviation

c) a student will earn a two- or four-year degree while learning how to fly

400

What is the main role of an air traffic controller? 

  1. Ensure that airport operations are run efficiently.
  2. Assist pilots in pre-flight planning.
  3. Coordinate the safe movement of aircraft.
  4. Inspect aircraft prior to takeoff.

c) Coordinate the safe movement of aircraft.

400

When the National Transportation Safety Board investigates an accident, at what stage of the investigation is the “Go Team” formed?

  1. Notification and initial response
  2. On-scene activities
  3. Post on-scene activities
  4. Safety recommendation development

a) Notification and initial response

400

Which factor presents a challenge to the integration of drones into the national airspace system?

  1. Determining certification standards to ensure passenger safety requirements
  2. Having easy access to qualified drone mechanics
  3. Establishing medical standards for drone operators
  4. Ensuring that manned aircraft and unmanned aircraft are separated and don’t collide

d) Ensuring that manned aircraft and unmanned aircraft are separated and don’t collide

400

Which of the following is NOT a type of air traffic controller?

  1. Tower controller
  2. Approach and departure controller
  3. Emergency response controller
  4. En route controller

c) Emergency response controller

400

Which of the following is a challenge associated with autonomous aircraft? 

  1. Reduces the number of jobs available for manned aircraft pilots
  2. Safety is negatively impacted due to potential computer operation errors
  3. Computer systems required to operate the aircraft weigh more than human crews
  4. Convincing consumers to fly in an aircraft without a pilot

c) Computer systems required to operate the aircraft weigh more than human crews

500

Aviation is the fastest-growing form of transportation. What impact does the industry have on the environment as a result of this growth?

  1. Increase in pollutants that aircraft engines emit into the atmosphere
  2. Jet engines reduce the harmful impact of noise pollution
  3. Longer delays for airline passengers
  4. Less carbon dioxide is released into the air

a) Increase in pollutants that aircraft engines emit into the atmosphere

500

What is meant by visual meteorological conditions?

  1. Clear weather conditions during when the pilot can maintain separation from the terrain and other aircraft by examining the aircraft’s instruments.
  2. Cloudy weather conditions during when the pilot can fly solely by monitoring the aircraft’s instruments.
  3. Clear weather conditions that provide a pilot sufficient visibility to fly the aircraft by looking out the window.
  4. Weather conditions that allow a pilot to see enough to maintain separation by looking out the window, but occasionally fly through clouds.

C) Clear weather conditions that provide a pilot sufficient visibility to fly the aircraft by looking out the window.

500

Which of the following is a benefit of participating in a work-based learning experience during college? Select all that apply. 

  1. It provides you with a college degree.
  2. It provides real-life work experiences that are useful in a career.
  3. It provides an opportunity to build your resume with a new skill.
  4. It guarantees a full-time position at the end of the experience.
  5. It may help you determine that you are not interested in a certain field.

b, c, e

500

What is the mission of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)?

  1. Create regulations for all modes of transportation
  2. Provide the safest and most efficient aerospace system
  3. Exclusively regulate commercial space travel and tourism
  4. Assist pilots in navigating the federal airspace

b) Provide the safest and most efficient aerospace system

500

Why are weather forecasts important in aviation?

  1. They inform pilots of potential hazards along their route of flight.
  2. They ensure pilots are prepared for any situation that may affect the safety of the flight.
  3. Weather reports aren’t available en route, so receiving all available weather information prior to departure is critical.
  4. They may help a pilot anticipate what other air traffic will do to avoid bad weather.

a) They inform pilots of potential hazards along their route of flight.

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