FAA ATC Basics Block 1 Questions and
Answers Latest Update Graded A+
What is the primary purpose of the National Airspace System?
✔✔ To ensure the safe and efficient movement of aircraft
What does ATC stand for?
✔✔ Air Traffic Control
Who has the final authority over an aircraft in flight?
✔✔ The pilot in command
What is the primary function of a control tower?
✔✔ To manage aircraft on the ground and in the immediate vicinity of the airport
What does ARTCC stand for?
✔✔ Air Route Traffic Control Center
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,What type of airspace requires a pilot to receive clearance before entry?
✔✔ Controlled airspace
What does "NORDO" mean in ATC?
✔✔ An aircraft with no radio communication
What is the emergency frequency used for aircraft distress calls?
✔✔ 121.5 MHz
What is a transponder code of 7500 used for?
✔✔ Hijacking situation
What is the standard separation between aircraft at the same altitude under ATC control?
✔✔ 3 to 5 nautical miles
What is the ATC term for an aircraft given priority handling due to an emergency?
✔✔ Distress traffic
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,What phrase does ATC use to confirm that an instruction has been received and understood?
✔✔ Roger
What does "expedite" mean in an ATC instruction?
✔✔ Perform the action quickly and safely
What is the purpose of a NOTAM?
✔✔ To provide pilots with important flight operation information
What does a flashing green light from the tower signal to an aircraft on the ground?
✔✔ Cleared to taxi
What must a pilot do when given a "hold short" instruction?
✔✔ Stop before the assigned runway or taxiway
What is a METAR?
✔✔ A weather report for aviation use
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, What does ATIS provide to pilots?
✔✔ Automatic, continuous weather and airport information
What does it mean when ATC tells a pilot to “squawk 7700”?
✔✔ The aircraft is in an emergency
What does "VFR" stand for in aviation?
✔✔ Visual Flight Rules
What does "IFR" stand for in aviation?
✔✔ Instrument Flight Rules
What is the meaning of “cleared for the option”?
✔✔ The pilot may perform a landing, touch-and-go, stop-and-go, or go around
What is the primary purpose of sequencing in ATC?
✔✔ To establish safe and efficient aircraft spacing
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Answers Latest Update Graded A+
What is the primary purpose of the National Airspace System?
✔✔ To ensure the safe and efficient movement of aircraft
What does ATC stand for?
✔✔ Air Traffic Control
Who has the final authority over an aircraft in flight?
✔✔ The pilot in command
What is the primary function of a control tower?
✔✔ To manage aircraft on the ground and in the immediate vicinity of the airport
What does ARTCC stand for?
✔✔ Air Route Traffic Control Center
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,What type of airspace requires a pilot to receive clearance before entry?
✔✔ Controlled airspace
What does "NORDO" mean in ATC?
✔✔ An aircraft with no radio communication
What is the emergency frequency used for aircraft distress calls?
✔✔ 121.5 MHz
What is a transponder code of 7500 used for?
✔✔ Hijacking situation
What is the standard separation between aircraft at the same altitude under ATC control?
✔✔ 3 to 5 nautical miles
What is the ATC term for an aircraft given priority handling due to an emergency?
✔✔ Distress traffic
2
,What phrase does ATC use to confirm that an instruction has been received and understood?
✔✔ Roger
What does "expedite" mean in an ATC instruction?
✔✔ Perform the action quickly and safely
What is the purpose of a NOTAM?
✔✔ To provide pilots with important flight operation information
What does a flashing green light from the tower signal to an aircraft on the ground?
✔✔ Cleared to taxi
What must a pilot do when given a "hold short" instruction?
✔✔ Stop before the assigned runway or taxiway
What is a METAR?
✔✔ A weather report for aviation use
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, What does ATIS provide to pilots?
✔✔ Automatic, continuous weather and airport information
What does it mean when ATC tells a pilot to “squawk 7700”?
✔✔ The aircraft is in an emergency
What does "VFR" stand for in aviation?
✔✔ Visual Flight Rules
What does "IFR" stand for in aviation?
✔✔ Instrument Flight Rules
What is the meaning of “cleared for the option”?
✔✔ The pilot may perform a landing, touch-and-go, stop-and-go, or go around
What is the primary purpose of sequencing in ATC?
✔✔ To establish safe and efficient aircraft spacing
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