ASTB Prep Exam with Complete
Solutions
The term abeam refers to? - ANSWER-90 degrees or 270 degrees relative to one's own
ship.
The wings are ______
These are a part of an aircrafts surface that help control what 5 things? - ANSWER--air
foils
-Lift, direction, stability, thrust, propulsion
A port quartering sea would describe _______? - ANSWER-Seas that are arriving at an
angle on the left side of the stern.
What is ground effect? - ANSWER-When air downwash from the aircraft comes in
contact with the ground and is reflected back up to add lift to the aircraft.
"Come left/right to course" - ANSWER-Make a slight change in course or heading,
usually less then 15 degrees.
-An aircraft engine cawling provides what advantes? - ANSWER--It allows for cooling air
to reach the power plant
-It protects the engine from external objects
-It provides an aerodynamic union between the engine and the aircraft fuselage or wing
What is a cleat? - ANSWER-A strip of wood, metal, etc. fastened across a surface to
provide support and/or footing. an example of a deck fitting.
What is a knot? - ANSWER-A unit of speed measuring one nautical mile (1.15 statue
miles, 1.85 km per hour)
Slanted lettering on a nautical chart indicates _____? - ANSWER-Slanted lettering on a
nautical chart indicates all information about objects that are affected by tidal changes
and currents.
The aerodynamic force that acts perpendicular to the direction of relative motion is
______? - ANSWER-Lift
, What is Bilge? - ANSWER-Water that has leaked into the ship and/or waste water that
can accumulate in a holding tank or empty space until it is pumped out.
The ____ is the principal structural member that forms the centerline of the hull running
from bow to stern. - ANSWER-Keel
What is a chit? - ANSWER-A voucher or replacement for money or services.
A conventional fixed-wing aircraft is controlled around its longitudinal axis by means of
the ______? - ANSWER-Ailerons
The carrier strike group could be employed in a variety of roles, such as - ANSWER--
Protection of commercial and/or military shipping
-Protection of marine amphibious force
-Establishing a naval presence in support of national interests
What is a boatswain or bosun? - ANSWER-The sailor or petty officer in charge of the
deck force or a specific section of the ship's crew
"_____" flights may have landing requirements of up to ____ft. or more and take off
requirements of up to ___ft. or more - ANSWER-"wide-body" flights
-10,000 ft.
-13,000 ft.
The united nations-based organization that organizes aeronautical standards and
recommended practices concerning international air navigators and operations is
________. - ANSWER-The International Civil Aviation Organization
Air density is best described as? - ANSWER-The total mass of air particles per unit of
volume
What is one common way to increase lift on a wing? - ANSWER-Increase camber
What were the names, in chronological order, of the three primary American manned
space programs - ANSWER-Mercury, Gemini, Apollo
Runway markings are ____ and may be outlined in ____ for greater visibility and
contrast. - ANSWER-white, black
_______ is the instrumental indication of the dynamic pressure of the airplane during
flight - ANSWER-Indicated airspeed
A _______ would be an example of a deck fitting - ANSWER-Cleat (a strip of wood,
metal, etc. fastened across a surface to provide support and/or footing)
centripetal most nearly means...... - ANSWER-toward a center or axis
Solutions
The term abeam refers to? - ANSWER-90 degrees or 270 degrees relative to one's own
ship.
The wings are ______
These are a part of an aircrafts surface that help control what 5 things? - ANSWER--air
foils
-Lift, direction, stability, thrust, propulsion
A port quartering sea would describe _______? - ANSWER-Seas that are arriving at an
angle on the left side of the stern.
What is ground effect? - ANSWER-When air downwash from the aircraft comes in
contact with the ground and is reflected back up to add lift to the aircraft.
"Come left/right to course" - ANSWER-Make a slight change in course or heading,
usually less then 15 degrees.
-An aircraft engine cawling provides what advantes? - ANSWER--It allows for cooling air
to reach the power plant
-It protects the engine from external objects
-It provides an aerodynamic union between the engine and the aircraft fuselage or wing
What is a cleat? - ANSWER-A strip of wood, metal, etc. fastened across a surface to
provide support and/or footing. an example of a deck fitting.
What is a knot? - ANSWER-A unit of speed measuring one nautical mile (1.15 statue
miles, 1.85 km per hour)
Slanted lettering on a nautical chart indicates _____? - ANSWER-Slanted lettering on a
nautical chart indicates all information about objects that are affected by tidal changes
and currents.
The aerodynamic force that acts perpendicular to the direction of relative motion is
______? - ANSWER-Lift
, What is Bilge? - ANSWER-Water that has leaked into the ship and/or waste water that
can accumulate in a holding tank or empty space until it is pumped out.
The ____ is the principal structural member that forms the centerline of the hull running
from bow to stern. - ANSWER-Keel
What is a chit? - ANSWER-A voucher or replacement for money or services.
A conventional fixed-wing aircraft is controlled around its longitudinal axis by means of
the ______? - ANSWER-Ailerons
The carrier strike group could be employed in a variety of roles, such as - ANSWER--
Protection of commercial and/or military shipping
-Protection of marine amphibious force
-Establishing a naval presence in support of national interests
What is a boatswain or bosun? - ANSWER-The sailor or petty officer in charge of the
deck force or a specific section of the ship's crew
"_____" flights may have landing requirements of up to ____ft. or more and take off
requirements of up to ___ft. or more - ANSWER-"wide-body" flights
-10,000 ft.
-13,000 ft.
The united nations-based organization that organizes aeronautical standards and
recommended practices concerning international air navigators and operations is
________. - ANSWER-The International Civil Aviation Organization
Air density is best described as? - ANSWER-The total mass of air particles per unit of
volume
What is one common way to increase lift on a wing? - ANSWER-Increase camber
What were the names, in chronological order, of the three primary American manned
space programs - ANSWER-Mercury, Gemini, Apollo
Runway markings are ____ and may be outlined in ____ for greater visibility and
contrast. - ANSWER-white, black
_______ is the instrumental indication of the dynamic pressure of the airplane during
flight - ANSWER-Indicated airspeed
A _______ would be an example of a deck fitting - ANSWER-Cleat (a strip of wood,
metal, etc. fastened across a surface to provide support and/or footing)
centripetal most nearly means...... - ANSWER-toward a center or axis
