200 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. What type of emergency lighting system is used on the Boeing 787?
A. Fluorescent tubes
B. LED lighting
C. Incandescent lights
D. Halogen lamps
✅ Answer: B. LED lighting
= Explanation: The Boeing 787 uses energy-efficient LED lighting throughout
the cabin, including for emergency path lighting, due to their long lifespan and
low power consumption.
2. How is the cabin door on the Boeing 787 normally opened?
A. Manually with a crank
B. Electrically via a switch
C. Manually by rotating the door handle upward
D. Automatically when pressurized
✅ Answer: C. Manually by rotating the door handle upward
= Explanation: Doors are manually operated by lifting the handle upward,
which arms or disarms the slide and unlocks the door for operation.
3. What feature of the 787’s oxygen system provides automatic deployment
in case of cabin decompression?
A. Manual override panel
B. Barometric pressure sensor
C. Cabin smoke detector
D. Galley emergency switch
,✅ Answer: B. Barometric pressure sensor
= Explanation: Oxygen masks deploy automatically if the cabin altitude
exceeds preset limits, triggered by a barometric pressure sensor.
4. What is unique about the 787’s flight attendant panel (FAP)?
A. It's voice-activated
B. It’s a touchscreen interface
C. It only controls cabin lights
D. It’s located only in the cockpit
✅ Answer: B. It’s a touchscreen interface
= Explanation: The Boeing 787 features an advanced touchscreen FAP that
controls cabin lighting, temperature, announcements, and more.
5. What must you check before opening the 787 cabin door in a non-
emergency situation?
A. Cabin lights are on
B. The slide/raft is disarmed
C. Galley power is off
D. Cockpit approval has been received
✅ Answer: B. The slide/raft is disarmed
= Explanation: Always confirm the slide/raft is disarmed before opening the
door to avoid accidental deployment.
6. How many oxygen masks typically deploy per PSU (Passenger Service
Unit)?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
✅ Answer: D. 4
= Explanation: Boeing 787 PSUs generally release 4 masks to ensure one extra
in case of infant use or mask failure.
7. What system controls cabin pressurization and air quality on the 787?
A. Bleed air system
,B. Electrical environmental control system (E-ECS)
C. Ram air turbine
D. Recirculation duct system
✅ Answer: B. Electrical environmental control system (E-ECS)
= Explanation: The 787 uses an electrically driven ECS (instead of traditional
bleed air) for more efficient pressurization and air quality control.
8. Where is the emergency escape rope located on the flight deck?
A. Next to the oxygen mask
B. In the overhead escape hatch
C. Behind the jumpseat
D. Under the seat
✅ Answer: B. In the overhead escape hatch
= Explanation: In emergencies, flight crew can use the overhead escape hatch
and rope for evacuation.
9. The 787 cabin crew rest compartments are equipped with which safety
feature?
A. Personal entertainment screens
B. Halon fire extinguisher and smoke detector
C. Touchscreen monitors
D. Galley service buzzer
✅ Answer: B. Halon fire extinguisher and smoke detector
= Explanation: Crew rest areas are fitted with fire detection and suppression
equipment per FAA safety standards.
10. What is the proper method for verifying that a lavatory smoke detector
is functional?
A. Ask the flight deck
B. Press the FAP test button
C. Conduct a manual fire drill
D. Ensure the green LED is lit
✅ Answer: D. Ensure the green LED is lit
= Explanation: A green LED indicates the lavatory smoke detector is powered
and operational.
, 11. What power source supplies emergency lighting on the 787?
A. Main aircraft battery
B. Emergency lighting batteries
C. Engine-driven generator
D. External ground power
✅ Answer: B. Emergency lighting batteries
= Explanation: Emergency lights are powered by dedicated batteries that
operate independently of main power systems.
12. The galley electrical system on the 787 is designed to automatically do
what in the event of overheating?
A. Send a warning
B. Automatically shut down
C. Sound a chime
D. Increase fan speed
✅ Answer: B. Automatically shut down
= Explanation: Overheat protection circuitry will cut off galley power to
prevent fires.
13. What color is the door status indicator when the door is armed?
A. Green
B. Red
C. Amber
D. Blue
✅ Answer: B. Red
= Explanation: A red indicator shows the slide is armed and the door must not
be opened unless in an emergency.
14. In the event of fire in the lavatory, what happens automatically?
A. The water shuts off
B. The ventilation stops
C. The halon extinguisher discharges
D. The cabin lights dim
✅ Answer: C. The halon extinguisher discharges
= Explanation: The lavatory fire extinguisher is automatic and discharges
halon when heat is detected near the trash bin.
1. What type of emergency lighting system is used on the Boeing 787?
A. Fluorescent tubes
B. LED lighting
C. Incandescent lights
D. Halogen lamps
✅ Answer: B. LED lighting
= Explanation: The Boeing 787 uses energy-efficient LED lighting throughout
the cabin, including for emergency path lighting, due to their long lifespan and
low power consumption.
2. How is the cabin door on the Boeing 787 normally opened?
A. Manually with a crank
B. Electrically via a switch
C. Manually by rotating the door handle upward
D. Automatically when pressurized
✅ Answer: C. Manually by rotating the door handle upward
= Explanation: Doors are manually operated by lifting the handle upward,
which arms or disarms the slide and unlocks the door for operation.
3. What feature of the 787’s oxygen system provides automatic deployment
in case of cabin decompression?
A. Manual override panel
B. Barometric pressure sensor
C. Cabin smoke detector
D. Galley emergency switch
,✅ Answer: B. Barometric pressure sensor
= Explanation: Oxygen masks deploy automatically if the cabin altitude
exceeds preset limits, triggered by a barometric pressure sensor.
4. What is unique about the 787’s flight attendant panel (FAP)?
A. It's voice-activated
B. It’s a touchscreen interface
C. It only controls cabin lights
D. It’s located only in the cockpit
✅ Answer: B. It’s a touchscreen interface
= Explanation: The Boeing 787 features an advanced touchscreen FAP that
controls cabin lighting, temperature, announcements, and more.
5. What must you check before opening the 787 cabin door in a non-
emergency situation?
A. Cabin lights are on
B. The slide/raft is disarmed
C. Galley power is off
D. Cockpit approval has been received
✅ Answer: B. The slide/raft is disarmed
= Explanation: Always confirm the slide/raft is disarmed before opening the
door to avoid accidental deployment.
6. How many oxygen masks typically deploy per PSU (Passenger Service
Unit)?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
✅ Answer: D. 4
= Explanation: Boeing 787 PSUs generally release 4 masks to ensure one extra
in case of infant use or mask failure.
7. What system controls cabin pressurization and air quality on the 787?
A. Bleed air system
,B. Electrical environmental control system (E-ECS)
C. Ram air turbine
D. Recirculation duct system
✅ Answer: B. Electrical environmental control system (E-ECS)
= Explanation: The 787 uses an electrically driven ECS (instead of traditional
bleed air) for more efficient pressurization and air quality control.
8. Where is the emergency escape rope located on the flight deck?
A. Next to the oxygen mask
B. In the overhead escape hatch
C. Behind the jumpseat
D. Under the seat
✅ Answer: B. In the overhead escape hatch
= Explanation: In emergencies, flight crew can use the overhead escape hatch
and rope for evacuation.
9. The 787 cabin crew rest compartments are equipped with which safety
feature?
A. Personal entertainment screens
B. Halon fire extinguisher and smoke detector
C. Touchscreen monitors
D. Galley service buzzer
✅ Answer: B. Halon fire extinguisher and smoke detector
= Explanation: Crew rest areas are fitted with fire detection and suppression
equipment per FAA safety standards.
10. What is the proper method for verifying that a lavatory smoke detector
is functional?
A. Ask the flight deck
B. Press the FAP test button
C. Conduct a manual fire drill
D. Ensure the green LED is lit
✅ Answer: D. Ensure the green LED is lit
= Explanation: A green LED indicates the lavatory smoke detector is powered
and operational.
, 11. What power source supplies emergency lighting on the 787?
A. Main aircraft battery
B. Emergency lighting batteries
C. Engine-driven generator
D. External ground power
✅ Answer: B. Emergency lighting batteries
= Explanation: Emergency lights are powered by dedicated batteries that
operate independently of main power systems.
12. The galley electrical system on the 787 is designed to automatically do
what in the event of overheating?
A. Send a warning
B. Automatically shut down
C. Sound a chime
D. Increase fan speed
✅ Answer: B. Automatically shut down
= Explanation: Overheat protection circuitry will cut off galley power to
prevent fires.
13. What color is the door status indicator when the door is armed?
A. Green
B. Red
C. Amber
D. Blue
✅ Answer: B. Red
= Explanation: A red indicator shows the slide is armed and the door must not
be opened unless in an emergency.
14. In the event of fire in the lavatory, what happens automatically?
A. The water shuts off
B. The ventilation stops
C. The halon extinguisher discharges
D. The cabin lights dim
✅ Answer: C. The halon extinguisher discharges
= Explanation: The lavatory fire extinguisher is automatic and discharges
halon when heat is detected near the trash bin.
