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Air Traffic Control (ATC) Basics Block 5 Practice Test
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QUESTION 1 / 10
When is the regular testing of ELTs (Emergency Locator Transmitters) conducted?
Choose one answer below.
A
At the start of each hour
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B
During the last five minutes of each hour
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C
First five minutes of the hour
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D
Mid-hour every hour
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QUESTION 2 / 10
Who can officially issue an emergency declaration?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only the pilot
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B
ATC personnel only
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C
The aircraft owner or official responsible
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D
The pilot or ATC personnel or aircraft owner
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QUESTION 3 / 10
What is the primary function of an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)?
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A
To communicate with other aircraft
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B
To provide weather information
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C
To emit a distress signal in case of a crash
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D
To track the flight path of an airplane
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QUESTION 4 / 10
In which block would you expect to find remarks such as minimum fuel?
Choose one answer below.
A
Block 16
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B
Block 21
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C
Block 25
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D
Block 26
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QUESTION 5 / 10
What is meant by the term 'acknowledge' in air traffic control communication?
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A
Confirm the receipt of instructions.
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B
Let the controller know you received and understood the message.
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C
Request more information.
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D
Indicate the need for a repeat of instructions.
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QUESTION 6 / 10
When should an aircraft's activity be considered suspicious?
Choose one answer below.
A
If radio communications are established within two minutes
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B
If there is no initial contact after five minutes
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C
If communication fails for more than five minutes
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D
If the aircraft deviates from its filed flight plan
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QUESTION 7 / 10
Which of the following indicates a straight-in approach in ATC communications?
Choose one answer below.
A
SI
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B
SA
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C
RP
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D
RR
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QUESTION 8 / 10
Which type of coordination involves the passing of flight plans to another facility?
Choose one answer below.
A
transfer of control
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B
approach coordination
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C
forwarding flight plans
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D
radar point outs
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QUESTION 9 / 10
What does ALTRV stand for and what does it authorize?
Choose one answer below.
A
Air Traffic Landing Reserved Vectors
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B
Altitude Reservation Clearance
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C
Advanced Landing Tactical Reserve Vectors
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D
Aircraft Landing Tactical Routing Vectors
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QUESTION 10 / 10
What does the suffix 'X' indicate regarding equipment compatibility of the selected aircraft?
Choose one answer below.
A
Compatible with all equipment
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B
No transponder or DME
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C
Requires special equipment
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D
Standard equipment installed
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