756 Systems Communications

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757/767 Systems Communications Quiz

Test your knowledge on 757/767 aircraft systems communications with our engaging quiz! From flight data recorders to interphone systems, this quiz covers crucial information that every aviation enthusiast and professional should know.

Challenge yourself with questions such as:

How does the flight data recorder activate?
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20 Questions5 MinutesCreated by FlyingFalcon345

1) 757/767: The flight data recorder starts recording automatically:

A) When takeoff thrust is applied

B) When all cabin doors are closed

C) When the ground service bus is powered

D) When either engine is running or the airplane is in flight

2) 763: The ______ switch on the audio control panel permits communication between the flight deck and cabin.

A) SERV INPH

B) VHF-L

C) FLT INPH

D) SAT-L

3) 757/767: The flight deck voice recorder can be erased:

A) Anytime the headset jack is used for listening

B) Anytime a test cycle is activated

C) Never

D) If you press the erase switch when on the ground, AC power on, and the parking brake set

4) 757/767: The cabin interphone system permits communication between the flight deck and the flight attendant stations or between flight attendant stations. Which handset allows the entire interphone system to be monitored?

A) Aft flight attendant station handset only

B) All of them, the system is a party line

C) Flight deck handset only

D) The PA system handset

5) 752/763: In the case both main AC busses fail, is VHF communication still available?

A) No, the crew has no access to VHF communications

B) Yes, the left VHF radio is powered from the ground service bus

C) No, the left VHF radio is powered from the ground handling bus

D) Yes, the left VHF radio is powered from the standby DC bus

6) 752: The SATCOM CALL light illuminates and the chime sounds notifying pilots:

A) That a successful SATCOM test has been completed

B) That a fault has been detected in the SATCOM system

C) That an incoming call has been terminated

D) Of an incoming SATCOM call

7) 757/767: On the pilot call panel, what happens when the ALERT switch is pressed?

A) A call is placed to the forward flight attendant station onl

B) A call is placed to all flight attendant stations

C) A chime sounds in the nose wheel well, alerting ground personnel

D) A call is placed to the aft flight attendant station only

8) 757/767: The call system consists of call panels at stations on the flight deck, in the cabin, and nose gear. How is the flight crew alerted of an incoming call?

A) A bell will sound

B) A horn will sound

C) By chimes and lights

D) A beeper will sound

9) 757/767: Pilots are alerted by a chime and the EICAS communication message •ATC when an uplink message is received. To display a datalink message which has just been received, press the _____ function key on the CDU.

A) FMC COMM

B) RTE

C) INIT REF

D) ATC

10) 757/767: The use of high frequency datalink (HFDL) is inhibited for how many seconds after an HF voice communication has been completed?

A) 30

B) 90

C) 60

D) 120

11) 752: The SATCOM CALL light stops flashing and remains illuminated:

A) When the call is answered

B) When the call is terminated

C) When a call is initiated from the aircraft

d) When a Ground-to-Aircraft call is initiated

12) 752: The SATCOM CALL light extinguishes:

A) When the call is answered

B) When a Ground-to-Aircraft call is initiated

C) When the call is terminated

D) When a call is initiated from the aircraft

13) 757/767: When the service interphone (SERV INTPH) switch on the accessory panel is placed in the ON position

A) Adds external (unpressurized area) headphone jacks to cabin interphone system

B) Deactivates external (unpressurized area) headphone jacks to eliminate background noise

C) Allows receiver selected on the first observer's audio selector panel to be broadcast on the inflight entertainment system

D) Interconnects flight and cabin interphone systems

14) 757/767: The Radio Tuning Panel displays DATA in the ACTIVE frequency window. What does this indicate?

A) The selected radio has failed

B) The selected radio has been disconnected

C) The radio tuning panel is failed

D) The selected radio is being used in the data mode

15) 757/767: The Radio Tuning Panel displays FAIL in the frequency windows. What does this indicate?

A) An invalid frequency has been tuned

B) The selected radio is failed or has been disconnected

C) The radio tuning panel is failed

D) The selected radio is being used in the data mode

E) Our eighballl messed it up

16)757/767: The Radio Tuning Panel displays PANEL and FAIL in the frequency windows. What does this indicate?

A) An invalid frequency has been tuned

B) The selected radio is failed or has been disconnected

C) The radio tuning panel is failed

D) The selected radio is being used in the data mode

17) 757/767: If the upper portion of the Control Wheel Microphone/Interphone (MIC/INT) Switch is held, this:

A) Allows transmission on the selected transmitter

B) Allows transmission on the flight interphone system

C) Allows transmission on the cabin interphone system

D) Allows transmission on the service interphone system

18) 757/767: If the lower portion of the Control Wheel Microphone/Interphone (MIC/INT) Switch is held, this:

A) Allows transmission on the selected transmitter

B) Allows transmission on the cabin interphone system

C) Allows transmission on the service interphone system

D) Allows transmission on the flight interphone system

19) 763 (as installed): If the PA Select Switch were to be moved into the PA position, this

A) Allows PA announcements to be made using the PTT button

B) Allows PA announcements to be monitored through headset or flight deck speakers

C) Allows PA announcements to be transmitted from the oxygen mask microphone

D) Allows PA announcements to be transmitted from the boom microphone

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