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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24 Questions6 MinutesCreated by FlyingEagle527
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 is the radar interrogator frequency operating at?
€‹1030 GHZ
€‹1030 MHZ
€‹108 MHZ
€‹1090 MHZ
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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