ATC knowledge questions with correct
answers graded A+
The facility responsible for accepting, classifying, and disseminating Notices to Airmen is -
correct answer ✔✔ FSS
Airmen's information is disseminated via Aeronautical Charts and - correct answer ✔✔ flight
information publications.
Who is responsible for originating Notices to Airmen? - correct answer ✔✔ Facility responsible
for monitoring or controlling the navigational aid
Classification and dissemination of NOTAMs is the responsibility of - correct answer ✔✔ FSSs
Supervising the regional collection and dissemination of NOTAMs is the responsibility of -
correct answer ✔✔ the Service Area Office.
Responsibility for validating NOTAM data and operating the National NOTAM System belongs to
- correct answer ✔✔ NFDC.
Who is responsible for observing and reporting the conditions of the landing area of an airport?
- correct answer ✔✔ Airport manager/operator
A NOTAM that is locally disseminated is classified as a - correct answer ✔✔ NOTAM L
Name the components of a primary radar system. - correct answer ✔✔ Transmitter, antennae,
receiver, display
,. Name two types of radar. - correct answer ✔✔ Primary and secondary
What type of polarization would be used to reduce areas of heavy precipitation from the radar
display? - correct answer ✔✔ Circular polarization
Where is the transponder located? - correct answer ✔✔ In the aircraft
What are the five major components of the secondary radar system? - correct answer ✔✔
Interrogator, transponder, antennae, decoder, display
Name some advantages and disadvantages of secondary radar. - correct answer ✔✔
Advantages - less vulnerable to blind spots, provides longer range, display not degraded by
weather echoes or ground clutter.
Disadvantages - Only displays aircraft with transponders, does not provide weather information,
return is affected by aircraft operation.
What is a radar-based system that uses both a ground-based interrogator and an aircraft-based
transponder? - correct answer ✔✔ Secondary Radar
What is a radio detection device which provides range, azimuth, and/or elevation information
called? - correct answer ✔✔ Radar
Which radar system relies on reflected radio signals and does NOT require cooperative
equipment in aircraft? - correct answer ✔✔ Primary Radar
What are two types of radar jamming? - correct answer ✔✔ Passive and active
,Name the electronic device that permits radar presentations only from targets in motion -
correct answer ✔✔ Moving Target Indicator
Which radar feature reduces or eliminates echoes from precipitation? - correct answer ✔✔
Circular Polarization
What causes anomalous propagation clutter on primary radar systems? - correct answer ✔✔
Moisture in the air bending the radar signal
What causes temperature inversion clutter on primary radar systems? - correct answer ✔✔
Warm air over cold air deflecting the radar
The primary radar clutter caused by dropping large amounts of shredded foil is called ________
jamming. - correct answer ✔✔ passive
What is secondary radar interference caused by an improperly adjusted transponder operating
near to the antenna called? - correct answer ✔✔ Ring around
Which of the following is an advantage of a Secondary Radar System? - correct answer ✔✔
Displays are NOT degraded by weather echoes or ground clutter
DIRECTIONS: Match the following descriptions in Column A with the Secondary Radar System
components in Column B
Column A
Broadcasts interrogator transmission
Processes transponder replies and forwards data to the radar display
, Ground-based transmitter/receiver
Airborne receiver/transmitter
Electronic presentation of radar derived information
Column B
A. Transponder
B. Radar Display
C. Interrogator
D. Antenna
E. Decoder - correct answer ✔✔ Column A
__D__ Broadcasts interrogator transmission
__E__ Processes transponder replies and forwards data to the radar display
__C__ Ground-based transmitter/receiver
__B__ Airborne receiver/transmitter
__A__ Electronic presentation of radar derived information
Which document prescribes air traffic control procedures and phraseology used by the FAA? -
correct answer ✔✔ Order 7110.65
Which document prescribes flight service procedures and phraseology used by the FAA? -
correct answer ✔✔ Order 7110.10
Which document provides direction and guidance for operating and managing air traffic
facilities and offices? - correct answer ✔✔ 7210.3
answers graded A+
The facility responsible for accepting, classifying, and disseminating Notices to Airmen is -
correct answer ✔✔ FSS
Airmen's information is disseminated via Aeronautical Charts and - correct answer ✔✔ flight
information publications.
Who is responsible for originating Notices to Airmen? - correct answer ✔✔ Facility responsible
for monitoring or controlling the navigational aid
Classification and dissemination of NOTAMs is the responsibility of - correct answer ✔✔ FSSs
Supervising the regional collection and dissemination of NOTAMs is the responsibility of -
correct answer ✔✔ the Service Area Office.
Responsibility for validating NOTAM data and operating the National NOTAM System belongs to
- correct answer ✔✔ NFDC.
Who is responsible for observing and reporting the conditions of the landing area of an airport?
- correct answer ✔✔ Airport manager/operator
A NOTAM that is locally disseminated is classified as a - correct answer ✔✔ NOTAM L
Name the components of a primary radar system. - correct answer ✔✔ Transmitter, antennae,
receiver, display
,. Name two types of radar. - correct answer ✔✔ Primary and secondary
What type of polarization would be used to reduce areas of heavy precipitation from the radar
display? - correct answer ✔✔ Circular polarization
Where is the transponder located? - correct answer ✔✔ In the aircraft
What are the five major components of the secondary radar system? - correct answer ✔✔
Interrogator, transponder, antennae, decoder, display
Name some advantages and disadvantages of secondary radar. - correct answer ✔✔
Advantages - less vulnerable to blind spots, provides longer range, display not degraded by
weather echoes or ground clutter.
Disadvantages - Only displays aircraft with transponders, does not provide weather information,
return is affected by aircraft operation.
What is a radar-based system that uses both a ground-based interrogator and an aircraft-based
transponder? - correct answer ✔✔ Secondary Radar
What is a radio detection device which provides range, azimuth, and/or elevation information
called? - correct answer ✔✔ Radar
Which radar system relies on reflected radio signals and does NOT require cooperative
equipment in aircraft? - correct answer ✔✔ Primary Radar
What are two types of radar jamming? - correct answer ✔✔ Passive and active
,Name the electronic device that permits radar presentations only from targets in motion -
correct answer ✔✔ Moving Target Indicator
Which radar feature reduces or eliminates echoes from precipitation? - correct answer ✔✔
Circular Polarization
What causes anomalous propagation clutter on primary radar systems? - correct answer ✔✔
Moisture in the air bending the radar signal
What causes temperature inversion clutter on primary radar systems? - correct answer ✔✔
Warm air over cold air deflecting the radar
The primary radar clutter caused by dropping large amounts of shredded foil is called ________
jamming. - correct answer ✔✔ passive
What is secondary radar interference caused by an improperly adjusted transponder operating
near to the antenna called? - correct answer ✔✔ Ring around
Which of the following is an advantage of a Secondary Radar System? - correct answer ✔✔
Displays are NOT degraded by weather echoes or ground clutter
DIRECTIONS: Match the following descriptions in Column A with the Secondary Radar System
components in Column B
Column A
Broadcasts interrogator transmission
Processes transponder replies and forwards data to the radar display
, Ground-based transmitter/receiver
Airborne receiver/transmitter
Electronic presentation of radar derived information
Column B
A. Transponder
B. Radar Display
C. Interrogator
D. Antenna
E. Decoder - correct answer ✔✔ Column A
__D__ Broadcasts interrogator transmission
__E__ Processes transponder replies and forwards data to the radar display
__C__ Ground-based transmitter/receiver
__B__ Airborne receiver/transmitter
__A__ Electronic presentation of radar derived information
Which document prescribes air traffic control procedures and phraseology used by the FAA? -
correct answer ✔✔ Order 7110.65
Which document prescribes flight service procedures and phraseology used by the FAA? -
correct answer ✔✔ Order 7110.10
Which document provides direction and guidance for operating and managing air traffic
facilities and offices? - correct answer ✔✔ 7210.3
