AAAE Certified Member Study Guide Practice Questions and Correct Answers

AAAE Certified Member Study Guide
Practice Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
Three factors that are likely to determine whether the public or private employee is
liable for costs of environmental cleanup or remediation are; the ability to make a
timely discovery of the problem; power to direct the activities of persons who control
the mechanisms causing the problem, and __________.
Correct Answer
Ability to prevent and abate the damage.



Question 2
The FAA _____________ the Forecast and Airport Layout Plan as part of the Airport
Master Plan.
- Produces
- Approves
- Drafts
- Accepts
Correct Answer
Approves



Question 3
Title 14 CFR Part 139 requires airports to develop and maintain three basic safety
programs. (Select all three).
- Airport Emergency Plan
- Personal Protective Equipment Plan
- Snow and Ice Control Plan
- Wildlife Hazard Management Plan
Correct Answer
Airport Emergency Plan, Snow and Ice Equipment Plan, Wildlife Hazard
Management Plan




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,Question 4
The residual method of rates and charges setting can best be described as
- The airport applies excess non-aeronautical revenue to the airfield costs to reduce
air carrier fees.
- A hybrid between a compensatory and rate-based method
- The airport is required to make sure the expenses do not exceed the revenue
received
- The airport assumes all liability for airport costs and retains all airport revenue and
the user is charged only for the cost of the aeronautical facility
Correct Answer
The airport applies excess non-aeronautical revenue to the airfield costs to reduce
air carrier fees.



Question 5
When using the term "Airport Sponsor", the authors of the AAAE modules are
referring to the...
- Airport director
- Governing body
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Airport management
Correct Answer
Governing body



Question 6
Most of the theft at US airports occur in
- Concession areas
- Baggage claim
- Restrooms
- Gate/holding areas
Correct Answer
Restrooms




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,Question 7
A __________ waste is one that is unstable or undergoes rapid or violent chemical
reaction with water or other material.
Correct Answer
Reactive



Question 8
When a manger develops loyalty through personal interactions, he or she is said to be
exercising __________ power.

Correct Answer
Referent



Question 9
A Common set of standards and procedures established by the accounting profession
which apply to both private and governmental operations is called __________.
Correct Answer
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)



Question 10
Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement for AIP projects undertaken at
airports in accordance with the NEPA is the responsibility of __________.
Correct Answer
The Federal Aviation Administration



Question 11
The FAA ADO office can make the following type of changes on the ALP if they are
minor in scope.
- Draft watermarked
- Pen-and-Ink
- Penciled in
- Preliminary
Correct Answer
Pen-and-Ink




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, Question 12
Which act requires employees on federal construction projects
to pay wages that are at, or above, the level determined by the Department of Labor
to be prevalent in the geographic area?
Correct Answer
The Davis-Bacon Act



Question 13
At some airports, air traffic controllers can determine wind direction and velocity
using data provided by the __________, a series of doppler radars positioned at various
locations on and around the airport.
Correct Answer
(LLWAS) Low Level Wind Shear Alert System



Question 14
The major shift with NextGen includes a migration from radar to
- Satellite-based Tracking
- ADSB Separation
- Radio Tracking
- Beacon Tracking
Correct Answer
Satellite-based Tracking



Question 15
The signal that is used by the control tower to tell a vehicle driver he or she is cleared
to enter or cross is __________
Correct Answer
A steady green signal from a light gun.




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