Ryanair Initial Exam UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Where should you place the needle or syringe after collecting it? - CORRECT ANSWER In an
empty bottle or container. If none are available empty the first aid kit into a bag and put the needle
into the empty box
What is the CC chain of command based on? - CORRECT ANSWER Based on rank and who
has been there for the longest.
What is the primary role of CC? - CORRECT ANSWER Safety of passengers, crew & aircraft
How many hours before commencing duty should CC stop consuming alcohol according to Ryanair
requirements? - CORRECT ANSWER 8 hours before commencing duty
How often should CC call the flight deck in order to monitor their well being? - CORRECT
ANSWER Every 20 minutes using the interphone.
When should CC conduct PDI's? - CORRECT ANSWER The first flight of the day / change of
aircraft
How often should CC carry out general surveillance checks of the cabin? - CORRECT ANSWER
General surveillance checks must be made every 20 minutes
What should CC complete in their 30 second review? - CORRECT ANSWER Safety and
emergency procedures
Why are the cabin lights dimmed for take-off and landing in the hours of darkness? - CORRECT
ANSWER In order for passengers and CC's eyesight to adjust to darkness.
What does FOD stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Foreign Object Debris
,What is the common language in the Ryanair Group of airlines? - CORRECT ANSWER
English
Who holds final responsibilities for the operation and safety of the aircraft, passengers, Aircrew and
cargo on
board? - CORRECT ANSWER The Captain
Which organisation is responsible for surveillance and oversight of training and operating standards in
Ireland? - CORRECT ANSWER IAA
CC shall seek advice from an Aero Medical Examiner after he/she has been suffering from any illness
involving incapacity to function as CC for a period longer than? - CORRECT ANSWER 21
days
What could be a reason for go around/missed approach? - CORRECT ANSWER Weather
condition, technical problem, runway unsuitable for landing.
Who could occupy vacant crew seat? - CORRECT ANSWER Properly ticketed ryanair staff
passenger or IAA inspector.
How often should CC check the toilets? - CORRECT ANSWER Every 20 minutes.
What are SPIs? - CORRECT ANSWER Safety procedure instructions
What is the procedure for pregnant cabin crew? - CORRECT ANSWER CC must stop flying as
soon as the pregnancy is confirmed. The base supervisor and Crew control must be informed
immediately.
How many hours of duty can CC be rostered to operate? - CORRECT ANSWER 13 hours
What are your PDIs on assigned door? - CORRECT ANSWER Open door - check exterior
handle in place
An open door way, without airbridge/stairs in place, has a safety strap attached.
,Closed door - handle is horizontal, door is flush with the fuselage and safety strap is stowed.
What are your PDIs on jump seat area? - CORRECT ANSWER Seat retracts correctly
Seat belt/harness operational
Mirrors, where fitted, provide an adequate view of the cabin from the seated position
Covers for electrical sockets are present and intact.
What are your PDIs on galley? - CORRECT ANSWER Waste bins and waste cart operational.
Trolleys and restraints operational.
Bar seals intact, with no sign of tampering and seal numbers correspond correctly.
Galley stowage locked/secured
Galley power functions checked
Curtains where fitted are secured open.
Water shut off valve ON
Boiler tap ON check for continuous flow
Oven ON heat oven up for 5 min then turn off
What are your PDIs in the cabin? - CORRECT ANSWER ELS and PEM operational if present.
Seat cushions in place.
Ensure seat cushions at the overwing exits are fitted with a once inch diameter grey identification
circle on the front edge of the seat cover.
Seat belts are in place.
Tables are stowable.
Correct safety card in each seat pocket at row 1ABC and 2DEF
All no smoking and fasten seat belt signs are serviceable.
All life jackets for pax seats are present and correctly stowed. For life jackets in the PSU - check each
viewing window is yellow/white, red tag not visible.
Carpets secure and not frayed
All cabin mouldings are secure
What are your PDIs on toilet? - CORRECT ANSWER Waste bin flap operational
, ensure water supply selector is set to supply,
flush, water and vacuum systems cut out and water not overheating,
all stowage/compartments closed and secure,
internal lights function correctly,
lock toilets after checks completed to prevent unauthorised carriage of pax,
PDIs on the freon,
PDIs on smoke detector
What are the different fire prevention actions? - CORRECT ANSWER Smoking is not
permitted at any time on board.
Ovens are only to be used for cooking food and not as a stowage compartment. Failing to comply with
this can lead to the oven becoming inoperative and a serious fire risk.
All aircraft electrical equipment should only be used for their intended purposes. Circuit breakers
must only be pulled if you suspect an electrical problem or fire hazard with the piece of equipment.
The smoke detector sensors in each toilet must be checked to ensure that they have not been disabled
or tampered with.
Access doors to waste bins are fully closed and securely latched.
What are your actions during the command "CC return to your seats"? - CORRECT ANSWER
Immediately stop what you are doing, stow trolleys and return to assigned seat.
After which period of time do cabin crew have to contact the flight crew to enable their well-being? -
CORRECT ANSWER Every 20 minutes using the interphone.
What is Ryanair policy on carrying weapons & ammunition onboard our aircrafts? - CORRECT
ANSWER We do not carry any weapons or ammunition on board, it is prohibited
What does PSU stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Passenger Service Unit
What does PA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Passenger Announcement/Public Address
What is the definition of outboard? - CORRECT ANSWER The direction towards the outside
of the aircraft.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Where should you place the needle or syringe after collecting it? - CORRECT ANSWER In an
empty bottle or container. If none are available empty the first aid kit into a bag and put the needle
into the empty box
What is the CC chain of command based on? - CORRECT ANSWER Based on rank and who
has been there for the longest.
What is the primary role of CC? - CORRECT ANSWER Safety of passengers, crew & aircraft
How many hours before commencing duty should CC stop consuming alcohol according to Ryanair
requirements? - CORRECT ANSWER 8 hours before commencing duty
How often should CC call the flight deck in order to monitor their well being? - CORRECT
ANSWER Every 20 minutes using the interphone.
When should CC conduct PDI's? - CORRECT ANSWER The first flight of the day / change of
aircraft
How often should CC carry out general surveillance checks of the cabin? - CORRECT ANSWER
General surveillance checks must be made every 20 minutes
What should CC complete in their 30 second review? - CORRECT ANSWER Safety and
emergency procedures
Why are the cabin lights dimmed for take-off and landing in the hours of darkness? - CORRECT
ANSWER In order for passengers and CC's eyesight to adjust to darkness.
What does FOD stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Foreign Object Debris
,What is the common language in the Ryanair Group of airlines? - CORRECT ANSWER
English
Who holds final responsibilities for the operation and safety of the aircraft, passengers, Aircrew and
cargo on
board? - CORRECT ANSWER The Captain
Which organisation is responsible for surveillance and oversight of training and operating standards in
Ireland? - CORRECT ANSWER IAA
CC shall seek advice from an Aero Medical Examiner after he/she has been suffering from any illness
involving incapacity to function as CC for a period longer than? - CORRECT ANSWER 21
days
What could be a reason for go around/missed approach? - CORRECT ANSWER Weather
condition, technical problem, runway unsuitable for landing.
Who could occupy vacant crew seat? - CORRECT ANSWER Properly ticketed ryanair staff
passenger or IAA inspector.
How often should CC check the toilets? - CORRECT ANSWER Every 20 minutes.
What are SPIs? - CORRECT ANSWER Safety procedure instructions
What is the procedure for pregnant cabin crew? - CORRECT ANSWER CC must stop flying as
soon as the pregnancy is confirmed. The base supervisor and Crew control must be informed
immediately.
How many hours of duty can CC be rostered to operate? - CORRECT ANSWER 13 hours
What are your PDIs on assigned door? - CORRECT ANSWER Open door - check exterior
handle in place
An open door way, without airbridge/stairs in place, has a safety strap attached.
,Closed door - handle is horizontal, door is flush with the fuselage and safety strap is stowed.
What are your PDIs on jump seat area? - CORRECT ANSWER Seat retracts correctly
Seat belt/harness operational
Mirrors, where fitted, provide an adequate view of the cabin from the seated position
Covers for electrical sockets are present and intact.
What are your PDIs on galley? - CORRECT ANSWER Waste bins and waste cart operational.
Trolleys and restraints operational.
Bar seals intact, with no sign of tampering and seal numbers correspond correctly.
Galley stowage locked/secured
Galley power functions checked
Curtains where fitted are secured open.
Water shut off valve ON
Boiler tap ON check for continuous flow
Oven ON heat oven up for 5 min then turn off
What are your PDIs in the cabin? - CORRECT ANSWER ELS and PEM operational if present.
Seat cushions in place.
Ensure seat cushions at the overwing exits are fitted with a once inch diameter grey identification
circle on the front edge of the seat cover.
Seat belts are in place.
Tables are stowable.
Correct safety card in each seat pocket at row 1ABC and 2DEF
All no smoking and fasten seat belt signs are serviceable.
All life jackets for pax seats are present and correctly stowed. For life jackets in the PSU - check each
viewing window is yellow/white, red tag not visible.
Carpets secure and not frayed
All cabin mouldings are secure
What are your PDIs on toilet? - CORRECT ANSWER Waste bin flap operational
, ensure water supply selector is set to supply,
flush, water and vacuum systems cut out and water not overheating,
all stowage/compartments closed and secure,
internal lights function correctly,
lock toilets after checks completed to prevent unauthorised carriage of pax,
PDIs on the freon,
PDIs on smoke detector
What are the different fire prevention actions? - CORRECT ANSWER Smoking is not
permitted at any time on board.
Ovens are only to be used for cooking food and not as a stowage compartment. Failing to comply with
this can lead to the oven becoming inoperative and a serious fire risk.
All aircraft electrical equipment should only be used for their intended purposes. Circuit breakers
must only be pulled if you suspect an electrical problem or fire hazard with the piece of equipment.
The smoke detector sensors in each toilet must be checked to ensure that they have not been disabled
or tampered with.
Access doors to waste bins are fully closed and securely latched.
What are your actions during the command "CC return to your seats"? - CORRECT ANSWER
Immediately stop what you are doing, stow trolleys and return to assigned seat.
After which period of time do cabin crew have to contact the flight crew to enable their well-being? -
CORRECT ANSWER Every 20 minutes using the interphone.
What is Ryanair policy on carrying weapons & ammunition onboard our aircrafts? - CORRECT
ANSWER We do not carry any weapons or ammunition on board, it is prohibited
What does PSU stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Passenger Service Unit
What does PA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Passenger Announcement/Public Address
What is the definition of outboard? - CORRECT ANSWER The direction towards the outside
of the aircraft.
