Aviation Systems Knowledge Quiz

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Aviation Systems Knowledge Quiz

Test your knowledge of aviation systems and communications with our engaging quiz, designed for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Covering a range of topics including VOR, ILS, radar systems, and more, this quiz will challenge your understanding and improve your expertise.

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The DIVERSION function in VCS is used...

�When a call is important but the called party is busy

�To allow all parties in a phone call to hear incoming A/G traffic

�To divert all incoming calls to another operator position

�To pick up pending calls from another position

LB (Local Battery) is...

�An interface to connect the VCS to an analogue telephone or to another VCS via copper

�An interface to connect the VCS to an ISDN telephone or to another VCS via copper

�An analogue leased line, 4 wire for connection between VCS's

�Digital 64kbps leased line, 4 wire

ATS-QSIG interface is...

�An interface to connect the VCS to an analogue telephone or to another VCS via copper

�An interface to connect the VCS to an ISDN telephone or to another VCS via copper

�An analogue leased line, 4 wire for connection between VCS's

�Digital 64kbps leased line, 4 wire

On runway approach, an ILS Localizer shows...

�Deviation left or right of runway center line

�Deviation percentage from authorized ground speed

�Deviation up and down from ground speed

�Wind speed along runway

What are the main services of a ground base direction-finder system?

�Precision landing assistance and primary radar aircraft blips identification

�Calculates the distance to the aircrafts around the airport

�Part of the ILS system

�Display the bearing to an aircraft when it is transmitting with its VHF radio

VOR is an abbreviation for...

VHF Omnidirectional Receiver

�VHF Omnidirectional Radio Range

�Voice Omnidirectional Radio Range

�Visual Omnidirectional Radio Range

The main principle of VOR operation is bearing measurement of...

�A phase difference between two signals (AC voltages) to determine an aircraft's azimuth position in relation to a selected VOR station

�A definite amount of time is required to send and receive a radio signal

�The difference between the peak values of two signals (DC voltages) to determine an aircraft's altitude above a selected VOR station

�A phase difference between two signals (AC voltages) to determine an aircraft's distance from a selected VOR station

What does DME measure?

�Horizontal range

�Horizontal range & bearing angle

�Slant range & bearing angle

�Slant range

The ILS system...

�provides guidance both in a horizontal and vertical plane plus time reference

�provides guidance in a vertical plane only

�provides guidance in a horizontal plane only

�provides guidance both in a horizontal and vertical plane

What is the basic principle of the PSR radar?

�Transmitted radar waves reflect back to the antenna which detects them

�Transmitted radar waves are detected by a transponder, which sends back a reply

�Transmitted radar waves are sent in all directions continuously

�Transmitted radar waves are amplified by the aircraft

What is meant by PRI?

�Pulse range intensifier

�Pulse radar interrogator

�Primary radar induction

�Pulse repetition interval

What is the purpose of the duplexer?

�To enhance and streamline the radar beam

�To allow for a PSR and SSR to be located on the same spot

�To alternately switch the antenna between receiving and transmitting

�To tune the radar for better range

What information is sent in a Mode-C reply?

�Identification of an aircraft

�The pressure altitude of an aircraft

�The range of an aircraft

�Destination and en route time of an aircraft

MLAT surveillance is...

�Dependent co-operative

�Independent co-operative

�Independent non-co-operative

�One of the other options depending on which sensor the received signal is from

In Time Difference Of Arrival (TDOA), which one is correct?

�Each receiver measures the exact real time when the signal was received in each receiver station and stamps it to the message to be sent to the processing unit

�The signal time is included in the signal from the aircraft and decoded from there by the receiver

�Each receiver measures the difference of the signal reception time and a reference time (same in all receivers)

�The signals are simply relayed by the receivers

What is the purpose of the APW?

�To alert the controller when an aircraft is approaching a protected airspace

�To optimise the arrival sequence at an airport

�To alert the controller of a possible loss of separation between two aircraft

�To alert the pilot when he/she is approaching a protected airspace

What is the purpose of STCA?

�To assist the controller in preventing collisions between aircraft

�To assist the pilots in preventing collision with the ground

�To assist the pilots in preventing collision with other aircraft

�To assist the controller in preventing collision with other controllers

What is the purpose of AMAN?

�To optimise the sequence of arriving traffic

�To optimise the sequence of departing traffic

�To alert the controller when two aircraft are in conflict with each other

�To alert the controller when an aircraft is in danger of collision with terrain or obstacles

What is indicated by the RWY designator?

�The number of the runway of the total amount of runways at the airport

�The length of the runway

�The magnetic orientation of the runway

�The name of the aerodrome

What is DMAN?

�A planning system to improve departure flows at airports by calculating the Target Take Off Time

�A planning system to optimise the sequence of arriving traffic

�A safety tool to alert the controller of a possible loss of separation between two aircraft

�A planning tool to assist the pilots in preventing collision with other aircraft

What are the two common flight plan message formats?

�ICAO and ADEXP

�AMAN and DMAN

�ICAO and AFTN

�ICAO and MTCD

�What is the purpose of the MSAW (Minimum Safe Altitude Warning)?

�To alert the controller when an aircraft is in danger of collision with terrain or obstacles

�To alert the pilot when an aircraft is in danger of collision with terrain or obstacles

�To alert the technician when an aircraft is in danger of collision with terrain or obstacles

�To alert the aircraft operator when an aircraft is in danger of collision with terrain or obstacles

What is the purpose of OLDI?

�To automate the exchange of flight plan data

�To assign the correct flight level

�To ensure separation between aircraft

�To allow tracking from surveillance sensors

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