Take IAA ATCO Licence Theory Practice Questions - IAA Air Traffic Controller Licence Theoretical Knowledge Exam (Ireland) Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

Which regulation defines the Standardised European Rules of the Air (SERA) governing airspace operations in Ireland?

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ACommission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012✓BCommission Regulation (EU) 2015/340✓CICAO Annex 17✓DIrish Aviation Authority Act 1993✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

According to EASA SERA, which airspace classes are defined as 'controlled airspace' where an Air Traffic Control service is provided?

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AClasses A, B, C, D, and E✓BClasses A, B, C, and D only✓CClasses A to G inclusive✓DClasses A, B, C, D, E, and F✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

What are the Standard VMC visibility and distance-from-cloud minima for a VFR flight operating at FL90 in Class C airspace in Ireland?

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A8 km flight visibility, 1,500 m horizontal and 1,000 ft vertical separation from clouds✓B5 km flight visibility, 1,500 m horizontal and 1,000 ft vertical separation from clouds✓C5 km flight visibility, 1.5 NM horizontal and 1,000 ft vertical separation from clouds✓D8 km flight visibility, 1,000 m horizontal and 500 ft vertical separation from clouds✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

What altimeter subscale setting must be dialed in by a pilot to read the aircraft's altitude above Mean Sea Level (AMSL)?

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AQNH✓BQFE✓CQNE✓DStandard Altimeter Setting (1013.2 hPa)✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Under EASA SERA, what is the minimum ground visibility required for an ATC unit to authorize a Special VFR flight to take off or land at an aerodrome within a Control Zone (CTR)?

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A1,500 meters✓B3,000 meters✓C800 meters✓D5,000 meters✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When two aircraft are converging in flight at approximately the same altitude, which aircraft has the right of way according to international and EASA Rules of the Air?

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AThe aircraft that has the other on its left✓BThe aircraft that has the other on its right✓CThe larger or less maneuverable aircraft✓DThe aircraft operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Under the SERA semi-circular cruising level system, which range of magnetic tracks requires the assignment of 'even' Flight Levels or altitudes for an IFR flight?

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A180 to 359 degrees✓B000 to 179 degrees✓C090 to 269 degrees✓D270 to 089 degrees✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

For a flight intending to operate in controlled airspace, how long prior to departure must a flight plan be submitted under SERA guidelines?

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AAt least 60 minutes✓BAt least 30 minutes✓CAt least 15 minutes✓DAt least 120 minutes✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Under EASA Regulation 2015/340, which rating and rating endorsement must a licensed air traffic controller hold to provide radar approach services?

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AApproach Control Surveillance (APS) rating with a Radar (RAD) endorsement✓BApproach Control Procedural (APP) rating✓CArea Control Surveillance (ACS) rating✓DAerodrome Control Instrument (ADI) rating✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

If a pilot deviates from an ATC clearance in response to a TCAS Resolution Advisory (RA), what is the pilot's primary communication obligation?

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ANotify ATC as soon as possible after commencing the deviation and advise when returning to the clearance✓BObtain ATC clearance before responding to the RA✓CNo notification is required as ATC receives the warning automatically via radar✓DNotify ATC only after the flight has completed and landed✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

What is the minimum EASA medical certificate class required for an individual to exercise the privileges of an Air Traffic Controller (ATCO) licence?

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AClass 3 Medical Certificate✓BClass 1 Medical Certificate✓CClass 2 Medical Certificate✓DLAPL Medical Certificate✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

What is the official definition of a 'Danger Area' within airspace classifications?

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AAirspace of defined dimensions within which activities dangerous to the flight of aircraft may exist at specified times✓BAirspace where civil aircraft are permanently prohibited from flying due to national security✓CAirspace where flight is restricted in accordance with certain specified conditions✓DAirspace designated for military pilot training where civil aircraft require a mandatory military escort✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Which ICAO Annex contains the international standards and recommended practices for Air Traffic Services, establishing the framework for ATC units globally?

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AAnnex 11✓BAnnex 2✓CAnnex 14✓DAnnex 1✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

In Ireland, which independent government body is responsible for investigating civil aviation accidents and serious incidents to determine cause and enhance safety?

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AAir Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU)✓BIrish Aviation Authority (IAA)✓CAirNav Ireland✓DDepartment of Transport Civil Aviation Division✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

What is the vertical limit of the transition layer in altimetry procedures?

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AThe airspace between the transition altitude and the transition level✓BThe airspace below the transition altitude✓CThe airspace above FL180 up to the stratosphere✓DThe standard separation buffer of 1,000 feet above the runway elevation✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Which three services comprise the Air Traffic Service (ATS) provided to aviation?

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AAir Traffic Control Service, Flight Information Service, and Alerting Service✓BArea Control Service, Approach Control Service, and Aerodrome Control Service✓CRadar Service, Procedural Service, and Advisory Service✓DSearch and Rescue, Meteorological Broadcasts, and Navigation Aids✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

What is the standard lateral radar separation minimum applied between two aircraft in a terminal (approach) environment under standard secondary radar coverage in Ireland?

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A3 Nautical Miles✓B5 Nautical Miles✓C10 Nautical Miles✓D2 Nautical Miles✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

What is the standard wake turbulence time separation required when a Light aircraft is departing from the same runway immediately after a Heavy aircraft?

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A2 minutes✓B3 minutes✓C1 minute✓D4 minutes✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

What is the minimum radar distance separation required when a Medium aircraft is following a Heavy aircraft on the same final approach path?

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A5 Nautical Miles✓B3 Nautical Miles✓C4 Nautical Miles✓D6 Nautical Miles✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

What is the standard direction of turn for an aircraft entering a holding pattern unless otherwise specified by ATC?

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ARight turns✓BLeft turns✓CTurns toward the high-pressure area✓DTurns away from the airport terminal✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Which of the following is a recognized method for establishing radar identification of an aircraft using Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR)?

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AObserving that the aircraft has conformed to a specific instruction to execute a turn of 30 degrees or more✓BCorrelating a target with an SSR transponder Squawk code✓CRequesting the pilot to switch their transponder to 'IDENT'✓DVerifying the aircraft registration from voice communications✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

What is the main operational purpose of Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC)?

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ATo provide text-based exchange of routine messages and clearances between controllers and pilots, reducing voice frequency congestion✓BTo transmit real-time aircraft video feeds from the cockpit directly to the ATC tower console✓CTo automate the pilot's autopilot inputs using ground-based ATC computers✓DTo provide secondary backup voice communications using satellite phone protocols✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Which transponder squawk code is reserved internationally to indicate that an aircraft has experienced a total radio communication failure?

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A7600✓B7500✓C7700✓D2000✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

Which transponder squawk code is reserved internationally to indicate that an aircraft is subject to unlawful interference (hijack)?

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A7500✓B7600✓C7700✓D7000✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

What is the function of the Minimum Safe Altitude Warning (MSAW) system?

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AIt is a ground-based safety tool that generates an alert if an aircraft's radar track is predicted to descend below a safe altitude✓BIt is an on-board cockpit instrument that audibly warns the pilot of terrain closeness✓CIt is an ATC radar mode that automatically climbs an aircraft if it drops too low✓DIt is a database containing terrain maps used to plan flight plan routing✓