CAP MITCHELL AEROSPACE TEST
CORRECT 100%
The engine is called a powerplant because it ___________ is used to run other
accessories, such as the electrical system, cockpit heat and air-conditioning. -
ANSWER Energy
What is the part of the sun that gives off light? - ANSWER Photosphere
A(n) __________ can be tilted to control the direction of the rocket - ANSWER Vane
Which is the only known planet to rotate in a clockwise manner? - ANSWER Venus
A_____________ uses energy of the environment and every method possible to find lift
and ride it to a greater height. - ANSWER Sailplane
The jet stream usually crosses the u.s. at ____________, generally moving in a west to
east direction. - ANSWER 30,000-35,000
What is the third largest planet? - ANSWER Uranus
A twelve on the beaufort scale means that the wind speed is__________. - ANSWER
73 mph or higher
For aircraft pilots, the temperature is a concern because it affects _____________. -
ANSWER Take Off
What is the geocentric theory? - ANSWER Earth is the center of the Universe
What are the two artificial forces acting on an airplane? - ANSWER Thrust, lift
In what year was the first American launched into space? - ANSWER 1961
On the satellite, what is used to steer and control the direction of the satellite? -
ANSWER Altitude control system ACS
The sun and the bodies that orbit around it best defines? - ANSWER The solar system
In what year did communication satellites begin? - ANSWER 1958
Air is a ____________ like water - ANSWER Liquid
One of the greatest features of the jet engine power plant is _____________. -
ANSWER Turbine Fan
, Airplane engines work more efficiently in_______,_________ weather. - ANSWER
Dense, cold
On November 21, 1783, pilots________ and __________ made a historic hot air
balloon flight over Paris. - ANSWER Pilatre d'Rozier and Francois d'Arlandes
About how long does a moon day last? - ANSWER 27 Earth Days
What is the name of Jupiter's moon that was discovered to have volcanic activity? -
ANSWER Io
The term "EVA" stands for_________. - ANSWER Extravehicular Activity
When an airplane is sitting on the ramp, which of Newton's Law does it exhibit? -
ANSWER First
Which of these safety rules does NOT apply to steps you should take during a storm? -
ANSWER Use electrical appliances
When a fuel mixture contains less fuel and more air, it is said to be_________. -
ANSWER Lean
The starting point foe the u.s. space program was the development of? - ANSWER
Explorer 1
What tells a controller how the satellite is functioning? - ANSWER Telemetry
____________developed his laws of motion in the latter part of the 17th Century. -
ANSWER Isaac Newton
The ____________ lighting system is most common visual glide path system and gives
pilots a visual indication of the proper approach. - ANSWER VASI
About how many years does it take Jupiter to revolve around the Sun? - ANSWER
11.86
When a wing is tilted___________, it will create more lift because of the increased
airflow or increased angle of attack. - ANSWER Upward
A payload may contain equipment and/or ____________. - ANSWER People
Space, as described by the Air Force and NASA, begins at an altitude of________
miles. - ANSWER 50
CORRECT 100%
The engine is called a powerplant because it ___________ is used to run other
accessories, such as the electrical system, cockpit heat and air-conditioning. -
ANSWER Energy
What is the part of the sun that gives off light? - ANSWER Photosphere
A(n) __________ can be tilted to control the direction of the rocket - ANSWER Vane
Which is the only known planet to rotate in a clockwise manner? - ANSWER Venus
A_____________ uses energy of the environment and every method possible to find lift
and ride it to a greater height. - ANSWER Sailplane
The jet stream usually crosses the u.s. at ____________, generally moving in a west to
east direction. - ANSWER 30,000-35,000
What is the third largest planet? - ANSWER Uranus
A twelve on the beaufort scale means that the wind speed is__________. - ANSWER
73 mph or higher
For aircraft pilots, the temperature is a concern because it affects _____________. -
ANSWER Take Off
What is the geocentric theory? - ANSWER Earth is the center of the Universe
What are the two artificial forces acting on an airplane? - ANSWER Thrust, lift
In what year was the first American launched into space? - ANSWER 1961
On the satellite, what is used to steer and control the direction of the satellite? -
ANSWER Altitude control system ACS
The sun and the bodies that orbit around it best defines? - ANSWER The solar system
In what year did communication satellites begin? - ANSWER 1958
Air is a ____________ like water - ANSWER Liquid
One of the greatest features of the jet engine power plant is _____________. -
ANSWER Turbine Fan
, Airplane engines work more efficiently in_______,_________ weather. - ANSWER
Dense, cold
On November 21, 1783, pilots________ and __________ made a historic hot air
balloon flight over Paris. - ANSWER Pilatre d'Rozier and Francois d'Arlandes
About how long does a moon day last? - ANSWER 27 Earth Days
What is the name of Jupiter's moon that was discovered to have volcanic activity? -
ANSWER Io
The term "EVA" stands for_________. - ANSWER Extravehicular Activity
When an airplane is sitting on the ramp, which of Newton's Law does it exhibit? -
ANSWER First
Which of these safety rules does NOT apply to steps you should take during a storm? -
ANSWER Use electrical appliances
When a fuel mixture contains less fuel and more air, it is said to be_________. -
ANSWER Lean
The starting point foe the u.s. space program was the development of? - ANSWER
Explorer 1
What tells a controller how the satellite is functioning? - ANSWER Telemetry
____________developed his laws of motion in the latter part of the 17th Century. -
ANSWER Isaac Newton
The ____________ lighting system is most common visual glide path system and gives
pilots a visual indication of the proper approach. - ANSWER VASI
About how many years does it take Jupiter to revolve around the Sun? - ANSWER
11.86
When a wing is tilted___________, it will create more lift because of the increased
airflow or increased angle of attack. - ANSWER Upward
A payload may contain equipment and/or ____________. - ANSWER People
Space, as described by the Air Force and NASA, begins at an altitude of________
miles. - ANSWER 50
