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RADNAV-RH-CHAPTER11-AREA NAVIGATION SYSTEM
1.
The AWR uses the cosecant squared beam in the ___ mode:
a) WEA
b) CONT
c) MAP
d) MAN
2.
For position fixing the FMC uses:
a) DME/DME
b) VOR/DME
c) DME/DME or VOR/DME
d) Any combination of VOR, DME and ADF
3.
Under colour code rules, features displayed in green on an electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) indicate:
a) engaged modes
b) cautions, abnormal sources
c) the earth
d) the ILS deviation point
4.
Under colour code rules, features displayed in red on an Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS), indicate:
a) warnings; cautions and abnormal sources
b) cautions and abnormal sources; engaged modes
c) warnings; flight envelope and system limits
d) flight envelope and system limits; engaged modes
5.
Why is gate number requested by the FMC?
a) So that pilots can choose as an option this gate for the return flight
b) So that the FMS can convert the gate position into a WGS 84 co-ordinate +
for the inertial navigation system
c) To inform the company of departure gate by date link
d) None of the above
6.
The OPS recommended colour for an off route waypoint is:
a) White
b) Magenta
c) Green
d) Cyan
7.
Attenuation of a radio wave is the:
a) increase of its power by the combination of multi-path signals
b) change of its frequency by use of sidebands
c) change of its amplitude by use of sidebands
d) reduction of its power by absorption, scattering or spreading
8.
Which of the following lists all the stages of flight when it is possible to change the route in the active flight plan on an FMS equipped aircraft?
a) Only once the aircraft is airborne
b) Only before take-off
c) Only before the flight plan is activated
d) At any time before take-off and throughout the flight
9.
In the Flight Management Computer (FMC) of the Flight Management System (FMS), data relating to V1, VR and V2 speeds is stored in the:
a) air data computer
b) performance database
c) navigation database
d) auto flight computer
10.
The colour recommended for armed modes is:
a) green
b) yellow
c) white
d) magenta
11.
In the Flight Management Computer (FMC) of the Flight Management System (FMS), data relating to aircraft flight envelope computations is stored in the:
a) auto flight computers
b) air data computer
c) navigation database
d) performance database
12.
The FMC position is:
a) the average of the IRS positions
b) the average of the IRS and radio navigation positions
c) computer generated from the IRS and radio navigation positions
d) computer generated from the radio navigation positions
13.
The OPS recommended colour for the aircraft symbol is:
a) white
b) magenta
c) green
d) cyan
14.
In the Flight Management Computer (FMC) of the Flight Management System (FMS), data relating to cruising speeds is stored in the:
a) navigation database
b) air data computer
c) performance database
d) auto flight computers
15.
Under colour code rules for Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS), selected data and values are coloured:
a) green
b) white
c) magenta
d) yellow
16.
Under colour code rules for Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS), turbulence is coloured:
a) cyan
b) red
c) black
d) white or magenta
17.
Under colour code rules, features displayed in amber/yellow on an Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) indicate:
a) cautions, abnormal sources
b) flight envelope and system limits
c) warnings
d) engaged modes
18.
With regard to FMS, what are the possible modes of operation for dual FMC installations?
a) Dual
b) Dual and single
c) Dual, independent, and single
d) None of the above
19.
The colour recommended for the active route is:
a) cyan
b) magenta
c) green
d) amber
20.
The colour recommended for engaged AFCS modes is:
a) green
b) magenta
c) cyan
d) white
21.
In an Electronic flight Instrument System (EFIS) data relating primarily to navigation is provided by:
a) Inertial Reference Systems, Aircraft Mapping Radar, Navigation radios
b) Navigation radios, Flight Management Computer, Inertial Reference
Systems
c) Flight Management Computer, Aircraft Mapping Radar, Navigation radios
d) Inertial Reference Systems, Navigation radios, True airspeed and drift
inputs
22.
The OPS recommended colour for on active route in the PLAN mode is:
a) white
b) magenta
c) green
d) cyan
22.
The OPS recommended colour for on active route in the PLAN mode is:
a) white
b) magenta
c) green
d) cyan
24.
A Moving Target Indicator:
a) Rejects all moving targets
b) Is only effective if the target moves directly towards the ground unit
c) Rejects all stationary targets
d) Is not effective if the target moves directly towards the ground unit
25.
The colour recommended for the display of turbulence is:
a) red
b) black
c) white or magenta
d) amber
26.
Which EHSI modes cannot show AWR information:
a) FULL VOR/ILS/NAV and MAP
b) PLAN, CTR MAP and EXP VOR/ILS/NAV
c) CTR MAP and PLAN
d) PLAN and FULL VOR/ILS/NAV
27.
On a 5 dot HSI in the RNAV approach mode (APR RNAV) what does one dot indicate?
a) 0.25 nm
b) 0.5 nm
c) 1.0 nm
d) 2.0 nm
28.
In the NAV and EXP NAV modes one dot on the EHSI represents:
a) 2 nm
b) 2o
c) 5 nm
d) 5o
29.
the navigation database in the FMC:
a) is read only for the pilots
b) can be modified by the pilots to meet route requirements
c) can be amended by the pilots to update navigational data
d) is inaccessible to the flight crew
30.
To increase the maximum theoretical range of a pulse radar system:
a) reduce the PRF and increase the power
b) increase the PRF and reduce the power
c) reduce the PRF and increase the PRF
d) maintain the PRF and increase the power
31.
When is the FMS position likely to be least accurate?
a) TOD
b) TOC
c) Just after take-off
d) On final approach
32.
When midway between two waypoints how can the pilot best check the progress of the aircraft:
a) by using the ATD at the previous waypoint
b) by using the computed ETA for the next waypoint
c) by using the ATA at the previous waypoint
d) by using the ETA at the destination
33.
The limits of the VHF band are:
a) 300 – 3000 MHz
b) 30 – 300 MHz
c) 300 – 3000 KHz
d) 3 – 30 MHz
34.
How does the electronic Flight Instrument System display of a B737-400 respond to the failure of a VHF navigation (VOR) receiver?
a) The deviation bar and/or pointer change colour to red and flash intermittently
b) The pointer rotates around the display and a VOR 1 or 2 failure warning bar appears
c) It removes the associated magenta deviation bar and/or pointer from the display
d) The pointer flashes and a VOR 1 or 2 failure warning bar appears
35.
Which of the following combinations is likely to result in the most accurate Area Navigation (RNAV) fixes?
a) VOR/DME
b) DME/DME
c) NDB/VOR
d) VOR/VOR
36.
Under colour code rules for Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS), the active route/flight plan is coloured:
a) cyan
b) magenta
c) green
d) yellow
37.
As a storm intensifies, the colour sequence on the AWR display will change:
a) black, yellow, amber
b) green, yellow, red
c) blue, green, orange
d) green, yellow, amber
38.
Under colour code rules for Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS), armed modes are coloured:
a) white
b) green
c) magenta
d) amber/yellow
39.
Under colour code rules for Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS), current data and values are coloured:
a) red
b) cyan
c) white
d) magenta
40.
The databases on a FMC:
a) can be read or written on to at any time
b) can be modified by the pilot
c) are read only
d) are updated once every 28 weeks
41.
Which of the following is one of the functions of the Computer in a basic RNAV system?
a) It checks the ground station accuracy using a built-in test programme
b) It transfers the information given by a VOR/DME station into tracking and distance indications to any chosen Phantom Station/waypoint
c) It automatically selects the two strongest transmitters for the Area-Nav-Mode and continues working by memory in case one of the two necessary stations goes off the air
d) It calculates cross track information for NDB approaches
42.
The FMS database can be:
a) altered by the pilots between the 28 day updates
b) read and altered by the pilots
c) only read by the pilots
d) altered by the pilots every 28 days
43.
The track-line on the Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator (EHSI) orNavigation Display of an Electronic Flight Instrument System:
a) indicates to the pilot that a manually selected heading is being flown
b) corresponds to the calculated IRS TH and is correct during turns
c) indicates that the pilot has made a manual track selection
d) represents the track of the aircraft over the ground. When it coincides
with the desired track, wind influence is compensated for
44.
According to JAA JTSOs the colour red is used on an EFIS screen for:
Warnings
(i) Flight envelope and system limits
(ii) Cautions, abnormal sources
(iii) Scales and associated figures
(iv) Which selection of the above answers is correct?
a) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
b) (i) and (iii)
c) (i) and (ii)
d) (i) only
45.
The range arcs in the expanded and map modes are recommended by OPS to be coloured:
a) white
b) green
c) magenta
d) cyan
46.
The OPS colour for selected heading is:
a) red
b) magenta
c) green
d) cyan
47.
What is the period of validity of the navigational database for a Flight DATA Storage Unit?
a) 7 days
b) 14 days
c) 21 days
d) 28 days
48.
When using a two dot HSI, a deviation of one dot from the computed track represents:
a) 2o
b) 5o
c) 5 nm
d) 2 nm
49.
Under colour code rules features displayed in cyan/blue, on an Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS), indicate:
a) the sky
b) engaged modes
c) the flight director bar(s)
d) flight envelope and system limits
50.
What is the accepted accuracy of PRNAV:
a) 0.5 nm
b) 1 nm
c) 1.5 nm
d) 2 nm
51.
In the Flight Management Computer (FMC) of the Flight Management System (FMS), data relating to STARs and SIDs is stored in the:
a) navigation database
b) air data computer
c) performance database
d) auto flight computers
52.
The track line on an EFIS display indicates:
a) that a manual track has been selected
b) that a manual heading has been selected
c) the actual aircraft track over the ground, which will coincide with the aircraft heading when there is zero drift
d) the aircraft actual track which will coincide with the planned track when there is zero drift
53.
The inputs to the EHSI display during automatic flight include:
a) auto-throttle, IRS and FMC
b) FCC, FMC and ADC
c) IRS, FMC and radio navigation facilities
d) IRS, ADC and FCC
54.
For what type of message is the colour red used?
a) warnings, cautions, abnormal sources
b) flight envelope, system limits, engaged mode
c) cautions, abnormal sources, engaged mode
d) warnings, flight envelope, system limits
55.
The Flight Management System (FMS) is organised in such a way that:
a) the main navigation database of the FMC is created by the pilot
b) the pilot is able to modify the main navigation database in the FMC between two updates
c) the main navigation database of the FMC is valid for one year
d) the main navigation database is read only to the pilot
56.
The database of an FMS (Flight Management System) is organised in such a way that the pilot can:
a) modify the database every 28 days
b) only read the database
c) insert navigation data between two updates
d) read and write at any time in database
57.
The colour recommended for engaged modes is:
a) green
b) magenta
c) cyan
d) white
58.
In an EHSI the navigation information comes from:
a) INS, weather mapping, radio navigation
b) FMC, radio navigation
c) IRS, radio navigation, TAS and drift
d) FMC, weather mapping, radio navigation
59.
Which features of an EFIS display are coloured CYAN:
a) Engaged moes
b) The sky
c) The flight director bars
d) System limits and flight envelope
60.
The Flight Management Computer (FMC) position is:
a) another source of aircraft position; it is independent of other position
sources (IRS, Radio, ILS, etc)
b) the actual position of the aircraft at any point in time
c) the same as that given on the No. 1 IRS
d) the computed position based on a number of sources (IRS, Radio, ILS,
GPS, etc)
61.
Which of the following is independent of external inputs?
a) INS
b) Direct reading magnetic compass
c) VOR/DME
d) ADF
62.
In an Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) data relating primarily to navigation in the FMC is provided by:
a) Navigation radios GPS Inertial Reference Systems
b) Inertial Reference Systems Aircraft Weather Radar Navigation radios
c) GPS Aircraft Weather Radar Navigation radios
d) Inertial Reference Systems Navigation radios Terrain Collision Alerting System
63.
The ETA generated by the FMS will be most accurate:
a) when the forecast W/V equals the actual W/V and the FMS calculated
Mach No. equals the actual Mach No.
b) If the ground speed and position are accurate
c) If the forecast W/V at take-off is entered
d) If the ground speed is correct and the take-off time has been entered
64.
Under colour code rules for Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS) increasing intensity of precipitation are coloured in the order:
a) green, amber/yellow, red, magenta
b) green, red, magenta, black
c) black, amber/yellow, magenta, red
d) amber/yellow, magenta, black
65.
If range indications are screen/hidden, this means:
a) The transponder is out of service
b) The aeroplane is out of range
c) The aeroplane’s equipment is in search mode
d) The DME unit is in memory mode
66.
In which of the following cases would ETOs and ETA at destination calculated by the Flight Management Computer (FMC) be correct?
a) When the ETOs and ETA are based on the forecast winds calculated from
the actual take-off time
b) When the FMC computes each ETO and ETA using the correct GS
c) When the FMC positions and GS are accurate
d) When the actual winds match the forecast winds, and the actual cruising
Mach number is equal to the FMC calculated Mach number
67.
In the approach phase with a two dot lateral deviation HSI display, a one dot deviation from track would represent:
a) 5 nm
b) 0.5 nm
c) 5o
d) 0.5o
68.
ICAO Annex 11 defines Area Navigation (RNAV) as a method of navigation which permits aircraft operation on any desired flight path:
a) within the coverage of station-referenced navigation aids or within the limits of the capability of self-contained aids, or a combination of these
b) outside the coverage of station-referenced navigation aids provided that it is equipped with a minimum of one serviceable self-contained navigation aid
c) within the coverage of station-referenced navigation aids provided that it is equipped with a minimum of one serviceable self-contained navigation aid
d) outside the coverage of station-referenced navigation aids provided that it is equipped with a minimum of two serviceable self-contained navigation aids
69.
The OPS recommended colour for an active waypoint is:
a) white
b) magenta
c) green
d) cyan
70.
Under colour code rules for Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS) a selected heading is coloured:
a) white
b) green
c) magenta
d) yellow
71.
Which combination will give the greatest accuracy in an RNAV system:
a) VOR/DME
b) DME/DME
c) VOR/ADF
d) VOR/Loran C
72.
The colour recommended in OPS for armed AFCS modes is:
a) green
b) yellow
c) white
d) magenta
73.
Which one of the following sensors/systems is self-contained and obtains no external information?
a) VOR/DME radial/distance
b) Inertial Navigation System (INS) position
c) Pressure altitude
d) Magnetic heading
74.
Basic RNAV requires a track-keeping accuracy of:
a) +/- 5 NM or better for 95% of the flight tim
b) +/- 3 NM or better for 90% of the flight time
c) +/- 2 NM or better for 75% of the flight time
d) +/- 5 NM or better throughout the flight
75.
The FMS is composed of:
a) the command display unit and the flight management computer
b) the automatic flight control system and the power management controls system
c) the flight management computer only
d) the EFIS and EICAM displays
76.
Which component of the B737-400 Electronic Flight Instrument System generates the visual displays on the EADI and EHSI?
a) Flight Control Computer
b) Flight Management Computer
c) Symbol Generator
d) Navigation database
77.
Why is an IRS known as a self-contained system?
a) Because it is contained in one area in the aircraft
b) Because it only depends on input from global navigation satellite systems
c) Because it derives navigational data from relative movement via in-built sensors
d) Because it only depends on input for VOR/DME facilities
78.
Positions on a Flight Management Computer are updated with information from:
a) DME/VOR
b) DME/DME or DME/VOR
c) DME/DMe
d) VOR/ADF
79.
Which of the following can be input manually to the FMC using a maximum of 5 alpha numerics?
a) Waypoints, latitude and longitude, SIDs and STARs
b) ICAO aerodrome designators, navigation facilities, SIDs and STARs
c) Waypoints, airways designators, latitude and longitude
d) Navigation facilities, reporting points, airways designators
80.
The inputs the pilot will make to the FMC during the pre-flight initialisation will include:
a) ETD, aircraft position, and planned route
b) Planned route, aircraft position, and departure runway
c) Navigation database, aircraft position and departure aerodrome
d) Departure runway, planned route and ETD
81.
In the Flight Management Computer (FMC) of the Flight Management System (FMS), data relating to flight plans is stored in the:
a) air data database
b) navigation database
c) performance database
d) auto flight database
82.
What is Back Up FMS navigation mode?
a) When only one FMS is operational
b) When one FMS is a Master and the other is a Slave
c) When one FMS operates independently from the other
d) When the FMC is suffering from some failure but there is still limited
FMS function
83.
In the NAV message, the ‘ephemeris’ refers to the exact:
a) Position and orbit of all the satellites in the constellation
b) Position and orbit of all the satellites in the same orbit
c) Position and orbit of the observed satellite
d) The observed satellite clock corrections
84.
Precision RNAV (P-RNAV) requires a track-keeping accuracy of:
a) ±10.0nm for 95% of the flight time
b) ±1.0nm for 95% of the flight time
c) ±5.0nm for 95% of the flight time
d) ±8.0nm for 95% of the flight time
85.
For position fixing the B737-800 FMC uses:
a) DME/DME
b) VOR/DME
c) DME/DME or VOR/DME
d) Any combination of VOR, DME and ADF
86.
Which of the following gives the best information about the progress of a flight between 2 en-route waypoints from a RNAV equipment?
a) Elapsed time on route
b) ETD
c) ATA
d) ETO
87.
The recommended colour for a downpath waypoint is:
a) white
b) green
c) magenta
d) cyan
88.
When is the IRS position updated:
a) at VOR beacons on route by the pilots
b) continuously by the FMC
c) at significant waypoints only
d) on the ground only
89.
Under colour code rules, features displayed in red on an electronic flight Instrument System (EFIS) indicate:
a) cautions and abnormal sources; engaged modes
b) flight envelope and system limits; engaged modes
c) warnings; cautions and abnormal sources
d) warnings; flight envelope and system limits
90.
On the Boeing 737-400 EFIS EHSI, on which modes is a Weather Radar Display available:
a) MAP, PLAN, FULL VOR/ILS
b) MAP, PLAN, EXP VOR/ILS
c) MAP, EXP VOR/ILS, EXP NAV
d) MAP, FULL VOR/ILS, FULL NAV
91.
In the Flight Management Computer (FMC) of the Flight Management System (FMS), data relating to waypoints is stored in the:
a) performance database
b) air data computer
c) navigation database
d) auto flight computers
92.
The OPS recommended colour for the present track line in the expanded mode is:
a) white
b) green
c) magenta
d) cyan
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