AAAE CM Training Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
Question 1
NextGeneration (NextGen) Air Traffic Control
Correct Answer
Moving from land based to satellite based navigation
Requires ADS-B (Automatic-Dependent-Surveillance-Broadcast)
Airport enhancements - GIS integration to provide detailed geospacial data about
obstructions; transponder for surface vehicle operations
Question 2
Public relations (PR) or Community relations
Correct Answer
1. Enhances the ability of public acceptance
2. Dependent upon the sponsor's perspective
3. Can assist with promoting airport programs and supplement marking efforts
Question 3
How are environmental violations remedied?
Correct Answer
1. Comply with the law
2. Carry out a supplemental project (offset)
3. Impose cash penalties
4. Place the violator on the List of Violating Facilities (ineligible for federal funds)
5. Jail or prison
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,Question 4
Malware
Correct Answer
Short for "malicious software", designed to gain access or cause damage to a
computer. Usually activated by clicking on a link on an email or a webpage.
Question 5
Safety Management System key elements (aka pillars)
Correct Answer
1. Safety Policy - management's written policy of their commitment to safety
2. Safety Risk Management - identification of hazards/risk assessment and tracking
3. Safety Assurance - internal and external auditing and corrective actions
4. Safety Promotion - establishing a "culture of safety"
Question 6
Denial of Service
Correct Answer
Intended to disable a machine or system, making it unavailable for users
Question 7
Air Commerce Act of 1926 created what?
Correct Answer
Aeronautics Branch (soon known as the Civil Aeronautics Admin) under the Dept. of
Commerce.
Charged with fostering air commerce, establishing air traffic control, licensing for
pilots, aircraft certification, establishing airways, and issue and enforce air traffic
rules
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,Question 8
Stafford Act
Correct Answer
The responsibility resides with the local jurisdiction in the event of an aircraft
accident
Question 9
Primary return
Correct Answer
The radar signal that goes out, hits an object, and returns
Doesn't tell you what the object is
Question 10
Taxiway lead-on, lead-off lights
Correct Answer
In-pavement that alternate green and yellow, lead from RW centerline onto a
taxiway (and vice versa)
Question 11
Pointer NOTAM
Correct Answer
"Reminder" NOTAM that points to a previous NOTAM
Only FDC can use these
Question 12
Airport website
Correct Answer
1. Easy to find
2. Commercial airports must include a list of airlines that fly to that airport
3. GA airports - where to get fuel, basic aircraft services
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, Question 13
Crosswind leg
Correct Answer
Is the part of the rectangular pattern that is horizontally perpendicular to the
extended centerline
Question 14
Public relations under the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Correct Answer
1. the Public Information Officer (PIO) is the conduit for information to the public
2. Release emergency information via the Joint Information Center (JIC)
3. Have a pre-established "media center" equipped with wi-fi, phone lines, copier,
paper, food, coffee; helps keep the journalists where you want them
4. It should not be assumed that the media will respect the airport's boundaries or
other restrictions
Question 15
What are the operation requirements for UAVs?
Correct Answer
1. Fly below 400 feet and remain clear of surrounding obstacles
2. Keep in visual line of sight at all times
3. Remain clear of, and do not interfere with, manned aircraft operations
4. Do not fly within 5 miles of an airport unless you contact the ATC/airport before
flying
5. Do not fly near people or stadiums
6. Do not fly an aircraft that weighs more than 55 lbs
7. do not be careless or reckless; you could be fined for endangering people or
aircraft
Question 16
What does Airport Property Management include?
Correct Answer
General revenue management, including leasing real property, airport access
agreements, and concessions
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Correct Answers
Question 1
NextGeneration (NextGen) Air Traffic Control
Correct Answer
Moving from land based to satellite based navigation
Requires ADS-B (Automatic-Dependent-Surveillance-Broadcast)
Airport enhancements - GIS integration to provide detailed geospacial data about
obstructions; transponder for surface vehicle operations
Question 2
Public relations (PR) or Community relations
Correct Answer
1. Enhances the ability of public acceptance
2. Dependent upon the sponsor's perspective
3. Can assist with promoting airport programs and supplement marking efforts
Question 3
How are environmental violations remedied?
Correct Answer
1. Comply with the law
2. Carry out a supplemental project (offset)
3. Impose cash penalties
4. Place the violator on the List of Violating Facilities (ineligible for federal funds)
5. Jail or prison
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,Question 4
Malware
Correct Answer
Short for "malicious software", designed to gain access or cause damage to a
computer. Usually activated by clicking on a link on an email or a webpage.
Question 5
Safety Management System key elements (aka pillars)
Correct Answer
1. Safety Policy - management's written policy of their commitment to safety
2. Safety Risk Management - identification of hazards/risk assessment and tracking
3. Safety Assurance - internal and external auditing and corrective actions
4. Safety Promotion - establishing a "culture of safety"
Question 6
Denial of Service
Correct Answer
Intended to disable a machine or system, making it unavailable for users
Question 7
Air Commerce Act of 1926 created what?
Correct Answer
Aeronautics Branch (soon known as the Civil Aeronautics Admin) under the Dept. of
Commerce.
Charged with fostering air commerce, establishing air traffic control, licensing for
pilots, aircraft certification, establishing airways, and issue and enforce air traffic
rules
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,Question 8
Stafford Act
Correct Answer
The responsibility resides with the local jurisdiction in the event of an aircraft
accident
Question 9
Primary return
Correct Answer
The radar signal that goes out, hits an object, and returns
Doesn't tell you what the object is
Question 10
Taxiway lead-on, lead-off lights
Correct Answer
In-pavement that alternate green and yellow, lead from RW centerline onto a
taxiway (and vice versa)
Question 11
Pointer NOTAM
Correct Answer
"Reminder" NOTAM that points to a previous NOTAM
Only FDC can use these
Question 12
Airport website
Correct Answer
1. Easy to find
2. Commercial airports must include a list of airlines that fly to that airport
3. GA airports - where to get fuel, basic aircraft services
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, Question 13
Crosswind leg
Correct Answer
Is the part of the rectangular pattern that is horizontally perpendicular to the
extended centerline
Question 14
Public relations under the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Correct Answer
1. the Public Information Officer (PIO) is the conduit for information to the public
2. Release emergency information via the Joint Information Center (JIC)
3. Have a pre-established "media center" equipped with wi-fi, phone lines, copier,
paper, food, coffee; helps keep the journalists where you want them
4. It should not be assumed that the media will respect the airport's boundaries or
other restrictions
Question 15
What are the operation requirements for UAVs?
Correct Answer
1. Fly below 400 feet and remain clear of surrounding obstacles
2. Keep in visual line of sight at all times
3. Remain clear of, and do not interfere with, manned aircraft operations
4. Do not fly within 5 miles of an airport unless you contact the ATC/airport before
flying
5. Do not fly near people or stadiums
6. Do not fly an aircraft that weighs more than 55 lbs
7. do not be careless or reckless; you could be fined for endangering people or
aircraft
Question 16
What does Airport Property Management include?
Correct Answer
General revenue management, including leasing real property, airport access
agreements, and concessions
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