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RADNAV-RH-CHAPTER3-VOR
1.
Which of the following lists information required to input a way point or Phantom Station into a basic VOR/DME-based Area Navigation System?
a) Radials from a minimum of two VORs to the way point or Phantom Station
b) Magnetic track and distance to a VOR/DME from the way point or Phantom Station
c) Radial and distance from a VOR/DME to the way point or Phantom Station
d) Magnetic track and distance from the aircraft to the way point or Phantom Station
2.
When tracking the 090 radial outbound from a VOR, the track flown is:
a) a rhumb line
b) a straight line
c) a constant true heading
d) a great circle
3.
Transmissions from VOR facilities may be adversely affected by:
a) static interference
b) uneven propagation over irregular ground surfaces
c) quadrantal error
d) night effect
4.
A frequency most suitable for a terminal VOR would be:
a) 118.05
b) 108.10
c) 108.15
d) 108.20
5.
The principle used in VOR bearing measurement is:
a) envelope matching
b) difference in depth of modulation
c) phase comparison
d) beat frequency discrimination
6.
A VOR receiver with a phase comparison of 90o will be on what radial:
a) West
b) South
c) North
d) East
7.
The frequency band of VOR is:
a) UHF
b) VHF
c) HF
d) LF and MF
8.
Using a VOR beyond the limits of the DOC may result in:
a) scalloping errors
b) loss of signal due to line of sight limitations
c) sky wave contamination of the VOR signal
d) interference from other VORs operating on the same frequency
9.
For a conventional VOR a phase difference of 090 deg would be achieved by flying ___ from the beacon.
a) west
b) south
c) north
d) east
10.
The two signals transmitted by a conventional VOR ground station are 90o out of phase on magnetic:
a) west
b) south
c) east
d) north
11.
A VOT is:
a) a terminal VOR
b) a trial VOR
c) a tracking VOR
d) a test VOR
12.
Which of the following errors is associated with the use of VOR?
a) Scalloping
b) Coastal refraction
c) Quadrantal error
d) Night effect
13.
The principle used to measure VOR bearings is:
a) pulse technique
b) difference in depth of modulation
c) switched cardioids
d) phase comparison
14.
What are the indications to show that you are receiving a Doppler VOR:
a) The ident is spoken eg |Aberdeen Doppler VOR|
b) There is no difference from the conventional VOR indications
c) The Doppler VOR identification begins with a D
d) The identification will always end with a D
15.
In which frequency band do VOR transmitters operate?
a) VHF
b) UHF
c) EHF
d) SHF
16.
If the signal from a VOR is lost, how is this shown on the B737-400 EHSI display?
a) By showing a fail flag alongside the deviation bar
b) A flashing red FAIL message appears in the frequency location
c) By removal of the deviation bar and pointer
d) An amber FAIL message appears in the frequency location
17.
When the term |radial| is used in reference to VOR it means:
a) The magnetic bearing of the VOR station
b) The magnetic bearing from the VOR station
c) The magnetic bearing of the aircraft to the station
d) The true bearing from the VOR station
18.
When using a VOR outside the DOC, the equipment:
a) May suffer interference from other VORs
b) Will indicate normally but the accuracy will always be less than 5o
c) May suffer from scalloping
d) May give reverse readings
19.
In order to plot a bearing from a VOR station, a pilot needs to know the magnetic variation:
a) at the aircraft location
b) at the half-way point between the aircraft and the station
c) at both the VOR and aircraft
d) at the VOR
20.
Using a VOR outside the DOC may result in interference from:
a) other aircraft
b) other beacons
c) sky waves
d) ground waves
21.
An Omni-bearing selector (OBS) shows full deflection to the left when within range of a serviceable VOR. What angular deviation are you from the selected radial?
a) less than 10o
b) 10o or more
c) 1.5o or more
d) 2.5o or more
22.
When using a DVOR, the pilot should be aware that the reference and variable signals are reversed. This:
a) reverses the indications
b) does not affect the VOR indications in any way
c) improves the accuracy
d) improves the range
23.
Which of the following disturbances is most likely to cause the greatest inaccuracy in ADF bearings?
a) Sky waves
b) Coastal refraction
c) Night effect
d) Thunderstorms nearby
24.
The antenna polar diagram of a conventional VOR:
a) Rotates at 30 revolutions per second
b) Is like a figure of 8
c) Is always directed towards the aircraft
d) Is a pencil beam
25.
The Declared Operational Coverage of a VOR is:
a) An altitude and range limited by signal to noise ratio
b) A range limited by signal to noise ratio
c) A range limited by transmitter power
d) An altitude and range limited by transmitter power
26.
The RMI indicates aircraft magnetic heading. To convert the RMI bearings of NDBs and VORs to true bearings the correct positions to read magnetic variation are: (VOR), (NDB)
a) beacon position, aircraft position
b) beacon position, beacon position
c) aircraft position, aircraft position
d) aircraft position, beacon position
27.
The TO/FROM indicator of a VOR:
a) Tells whether a track equal to the selected bearing will bring you to or away from the VOR
b) Tells whether you are now flying towards or from the VOR
c) Tells whether you should turn the aircraft towards or away from the CDI indication
d) Tells whether the deviation indicator shows that you should manoeuvre the aircraft towards or from the CDI needle
28.
In a conventional VOR the direction of rotation of the signal will be (i) and the variable signal is (ii). In doppler VOR the reference signal is (iii) and the direction of rotation will (iv):
a) (i) Clockwise; (ii) AM; (iii) AM; (iv) Anticlockwise
b) (i) Anticlockwise; (ii) AM; (iii) AM; (iv) Clockwise
c) (i) Anticlockwise; (ii) FM; (iii) AM; (iv) Anticlockwise
d) (i) Clockwise; (ii) FM; (iii) FM; (iv) Clockwise
29.
The frequency range of a VOR receiver is:
a) 108 to 117.95 MHz
b) 108 to 111.95 MHz
c) 108 to 135.95 MHz
d) 118 to 135.95 MHz
30.
Which of the following statements concerning the variable, or directional, signal of a conventional VOR is correct?
a) The transmitter changes the frequency of the variable signal by 30 Hz either side of the allocated frequency each time it rotates
b) The rotation of the variable signal at a rate of 30 times per second gives it the characteristics of a 30 Hz amplitude modulation
c) The receiver adds 30 Hz to the variable signal before combining it with the reference signal
d) The transmitter varies the amplitude of the variable signal by 30 Hz each time it rotates
31.
The quoted accuracy of VOR is valid:
a) At all times except dawn and dusk
b) By night only
c) By day only
d) At all times
32.
The principle of operation of VOR is:
a) Calculating the frequency difference of separate transmissions
b) Calculating the frequency difference of separate transmissions
c) Phase comparison of signals at the same frequency
d) Secondary radar technique
33.
What is the approved frequency band assigned to VOR?
a) 108-117,975 MHz which is VHF
b) 108-117,975 MHz which is MF
c) 108-117,975 MHz which is HF
d) 108-117,975 MHz which is LF
34.
If the reference phase differs 30o with the variable phase the radial from the VOR station will be:
a) 330o
b) 210o
c) 030o
d) 150o
35.
With reference to the VOR:
a) Wide coverage is obtained from only a few beacons
b) A typical VOR frequency is 118.15 Mhz
c) The TO/FROM indicator shows whether the aircraft is heading towards or away from the beacon
d) Failure of the monitor will cause the beacon to cease its ident
36.
In a VOR the reference signal and the variable signal have a 30 Hz modulation. The variable signal modulation is produced by:
a) Varying the amplitude up and down at ±30 Hz
b) Adding 30 Hz to the transmitted signal
c) A 30 Hz rotation producing a 30 Hz modulation
d) Varying the frequency up and down at ±30 Hz
37.
An aircraft is tracking inbound to a VOR beacon on the 105 radial. The setting the pilot should put on the OBS and the CDI indications are:
a) 285, TO
b) 285, FROM
c) 105, TO
d) 105, FROM
38.
When comparing conventional and Doppler VOR, which of the following applies to the Doppler VOR:
a) The reference and variphase signals are the same but the phase difference is reversed
b) The reference and variphase signals are reversed and the phase relationship remains the same
c) The reference and variphase signals are reversed and the phase relationship is reversed
d) The reference and variphase signals are reversed but the phase difference remains the same
39.
Using a 5 dot CDI, how many dots would show for an aircraft on the edge of an airway at 100 nm from the VOR beacon?
a) 2.5
b) 5
c) 3
d) 1.5
40.
In order to measure the radial from a VOR, the aircraft VOR receiver:
a) measures the phase difference between the reference phase and the variable phase of the signal
b) uses pulse technique to determine the radial
c) measures the time difference between sending the interrogation signal and receiving the transponder signal
d) measures the time difference between reception of the two signals transmitted from the ground installation
41.
Which of the following is a valid frequency (MHz) for a VOR:
a) 107.75
b) 109.90
c) 118.35
d) 112.20
42.
What use if any does TACAN provide to civilian users:
a) Bearing and range information
b) It is of no use to civilian pilots
c) Bearing information only
d) Range information only
43.
On an HSI (Horizontal Situation Indicator) used in combination with a VOR receiver:
a) The lubber line will indicate the selected radial
b) A pictorial presentation of aircraft deviation relative to VOR radials is provided
c) The lubber line will indicate the reciprocal value of the received radial
d) There will be no Omni Bearing Selector knob, as this function is automatic on this type of indicator
44.
Which frequency band is used by VOR transmissions?
a) VHF
b) SHF
c) HF
d) UHF
45.
On the B737-400 EHSI what happens if the selected VOR fails?
a) a fail flag is displayed alongside the display bar
b) the display flashes
c) the display blanks and a fail warning appears
d) the deviation bar is removed
46.
If VOR bearing information is used beyond the published protection range, errors could be caused by:
a) sky wave interference from distant transmitters on the same frequency
b) interference from other transmitters
c) noise from precipitation static exceeding the signal strength of the transmitter
d) sky wave interference from the same transmitter
47.
What information does military TACAN provide for civil aviation users:
a) magnetic bearing
b) DME and magnetic bearing
c) Nothing
d) DME
48.
The variable signal of a conventional VOR is:
a) 30 Hz amplitude modulated
b) 9960 Hz frequency modulated
c) 30 Hz frequency modulated
d) 9960 Hz amplitude modulated
49.
When tracking a VOR radial inbound the aircraft would fly?
a) a rhumb line track
b) a constant heading
c) a constant track
d) a great circle track
50.
The basic principle of operation of a standard VOR is by:
a) phase comparison between a 30 Hz reference signal and a 108 Mhz variable signal
b) phase comparison between an amplitude modulated reference signal and a frequency modulated variable signal
c) phase comparison between a 108 Mhz reference signal and a 30 Hz variable signal
d) phase difference between a frequency modulated reference signal and an amplitude modulated variable signal
51.
With regard to the monitoring of a VOR, the monitor will remove the identification or switch off the VOR transmitter if there is a change of measured bearing greater than:
a) 1o
b) 1.5o
c) 0.5o
d) 2o
52.
The JAR OPS recommendation for the colour of a VORTAC which is not in use by the FMC is:
a) green
b) cyan
c) magenta
d) white
53.
If an aircraft flies along a VOR radial it will follow a:
a) constant magnetic track
b) line of constant bearing
c) great circle track
d) rhumbline track
54.
The reference signal of a conventional VOR is:
a) 9960 Hz frequency modulated
b) 30 Hz amplitude modulated
c) 30 Hz frequency modulated
d) 9960 amplitude modulated
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