CM Training - AAAE Exam Questions and
Answers
Question 1
What are the 4 types of rate setting at airports?
Correct Answer
1. Residual - the airline(s) cover the additional expenses of the airport
2. Compensatory - sponsor assumes all liability for airport costs, and retains all
revenue
3. Hybrid - combo of Residual and Compensatory that can result in the airlines
sharing in airport revenue
4. Public subsidy - local government agency offsets the difference between the
revenue and expenses by subsidizing the airport's operation
Question 2
Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Index
Correct Answer
Based on the longest air carrier aircraft that serves the airport with 5 or more
average daily departures
Identifies the airport's level of emergency capability
Question 3
What is the minimum threshold beyond which delays increase exponentially?
Correct Answer
4-6 minutes
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,Question 4
Runway incursion
Correct Answer
An occurrence at an airport with a control tower involving the incorrect presence of
an aircraft, vehicle, or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the
landing and takeoff of aircraft (runways or RSA)
Question 5
Asphalt
Correct Answer
Laid without expansion joints or seams
Less expensive than concrete
Higher maintenance
Susceptible to oxidation (ultraviolet rays)
Question 6
Value Engineering (VE)
Correct Answer
Promotes the substitution of materials and methods with less expensive alternatives
that do not compromise functionality
Question 7
Challenges to the passenger experience
Correct Answer
1. Changes in airline pricing, staffing, and operational models create significant
challenges to positive customer experience (blame the airport, not the airline)
2. Many airport processes (ticketing, baggage claim, screening) are not controlled
by the airport operator
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,Question 8
Open V runways
Correct Answer
Little to no wind, can be used simultaneously, increases airfield capacity, largest
land requirement
Question 9
What was the Aviation Trust Fund?
Correct Answer
Created under the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970 so that only those
who use aviation would pay for aviation, it collected a passenger seat tax, a cargo
waybill tax, a fuel tax, and an aircraft registration fee.
Question 10
Part 150 process
Correct Answer
1. Sponsors have the option to implement noise mitigation programs
2. Federal funding may be used, but the airport must base the program on an FAA-
approved Noise Exposure Map and Noise Compatibility Program
Question 11
What are visual aids for pilots by the terminal?
Correct Answer
Stand Guidance Systems
Question 12
What are the two types of on-airport land?
Correct Answer
Aeronautical and non-aeronautical. The FAA must give permission to reclassify aero
land as non-aero.
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, Question 13
Alert 3
Correct Answer
Aircraft accident - full activation of the plan. An aircraft incident/accident has
occurred on or near the airport. All designated emergency response units proceed
to the scene according to established plans and procedures
Question 14
______ add additional pavement to maintain the taxiway edge safety margin
Correct Answer
Fillets
Question 15
What does the National Transportation Safety Board do?
Correct Answer
Investigates accidents to determine probable cause, non-rule making entity. May
delegate some investigations to the FAA.
Question 16
What are the 5 parts of passenger way finding?
Correct Answer
Location - located at decision points
Conspicuous - contrasting color and light
Comprehensible - oriented to be red from viewer's perspective and knowledge
Legible - text large enough to be read at a distance the user is likely to stand
Concise - no more information that what's needed
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Answers
Question 1
What are the 4 types of rate setting at airports?
Correct Answer
1. Residual - the airline(s) cover the additional expenses of the airport
2. Compensatory - sponsor assumes all liability for airport costs, and retains all
revenue
3. Hybrid - combo of Residual and Compensatory that can result in the airlines
sharing in airport revenue
4. Public subsidy - local government agency offsets the difference between the
revenue and expenses by subsidizing the airport's operation
Question 2
Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Index
Correct Answer
Based on the longest air carrier aircraft that serves the airport with 5 or more
average daily departures
Identifies the airport's level of emergency capability
Question 3
What is the minimum threshold beyond which delays increase exponentially?
Correct Answer
4-6 minutes
Page 1 of 207
,Question 4
Runway incursion
Correct Answer
An occurrence at an airport with a control tower involving the incorrect presence of
an aircraft, vehicle, or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the
landing and takeoff of aircraft (runways or RSA)
Question 5
Asphalt
Correct Answer
Laid without expansion joints or seams
Less expensive than concrete
Higher maintenance
Susceptible to oxidation (ultraviolet rays)
Question 6
Value Engineering (VE)
Correct Answer
Promotes the substitution of materials and methods with less expensive alternatives
that do not compromise functionality
Question 7
Challenges to the passenger experience
Correct Answer
1. Changes in airline pricing, staffing, and operational models create significant
challenges to positive customer experience (blame the airport, not the airline)
2. Many airport processes (ticketing, baggage claim, screening) are not controlled
by the airport operator
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,Question 8
Open V runways
Correct Answer
Little to no wind, can be used simultaneously, increases airfield capacity, largest
land requirement
Question 9
What was the Aviation Trust Fund?
Correct Answer
Created under the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970 so that only those
who use aviation would pay for aviation, it collected a passenger seat tax, a cargo
waybill tax, a fuel tax, and an aircraft registration fee.
Question 10
Part 150 process
Correct Answer
1. Sponsors have the option to implement noise mitigation programs
2. Federal funding may be used, but the airport must base the program on an FAA-
approved Noise Exposure Map and Noise Compatibility Program
Question 11
What are visual aids for pilots by the terminal?
Correct Answer
Stand Guidance Systems
Question 12
What are the two types of on-airport land?
Correct Answer
Aeronautical and non-aeronautical. The FAA must give permission to reclassify aero
land as non-aero.
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, Question 13
Alert 3
Correct Answer
Aircraft accident - full activation of the plan. An aircraft incident/accident has
occurred on or near the airport. All designated emergency response units proceed
to the scene according to established plans and procedures
Question 14
______ add additional pavement to maintain the taxiway edge safety margin
Correct Answer
Fillets
Question 15
What does the National Transportation Safety Board do?
Correct Answer
Investigates accidents to determine probable cause, non-rule making entity. May
delegate some investigations to the FAA.
Question 16
What are the 5 parts of passenger way finding?
Correct Answer
Location - located at decision points
Conspicuous - contrasting color and light
Comprehensible - oriented to be red from viewer's perspective and knowledge
Legible - text large enough to be read at a distance the user is likely to stand
Concise - no more information that what's needed
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