Practice question

What is the difference between primary and secondary surveillance radar (SSR)?

  1. Primary uses transponder replies; secondary uses reflected radio energy
  2. Primary reflects radio energy off aircraft; secondary interrogates transponders
  3. Primary is used at en route centers; secondary is only at airports
  4. Primary displays weather; secondary displays aircraft

Answer: B — Primary reflects radio energy off aircraft; secondary interrogates transponders

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