2026/2027
United Airlines Final Examination
2026/2027 Definitive Exam
Preparation: Complete Study Guide,
Targeted Practice Questions, and
Final Test Bank Review
Question 1:
1. During a preflight inspection of a passenger cabin door, a flight attendant
notices that the door safety strap is missing. What is the primary purpose of
the door safety strap on an aircraft?
A. To secure passengers during boarding
B. To prevent accidental slide deployment
C. To warn individuals that the jet bridge or air stairs are not positioned at the open door
D. To indicate that the door is armed
Correct Answer: C. To warn individuals that the jet bridge or air stairs are not positioned
at the open door
Rationale: Door safety straps serve as a visual and physical warning that boarding
equipment is not in position, helping prevent falls from an open aircraft doorway.
2. Which of the following items must be inspected during a preflight lavatory
safety check?
A. Passenger reading materials only
B. Smoke detector tampering, ashtrays, call buttons, and trash receptacle operation
C. Beverage supplies and catering inventory
D. Cabin baggage storage compartments
Correct Answer: B. Smoke detector tampering, ashtrays, call buttons, and trash
receptacle operation
Rationale: Lavatories must be checked for fire and safety concerns, including smoke
detector tampering, functional ashtrays, call systems, and trash receptacles.
3. During the preflight inspection of a B737 aircraft door, which condition
indicates that the evacuation slide is properly serviced?
A. Door streamer covers the viewing window
B. Slide pressure gauge indicates green zone
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C. Door is armed
D. Cabin lights are illuminated
Correct Answer: B. Slide pressure gauge indicates green zone
Rationale: A pressure gauge in the green zone confirms the evacuation slide is
adequately pressurized and ready for emergency deployment.
4. A flight attendant is conducting a preflight inspection of a Portable Oxygen
Bottle (POB). What is the minimum acceptable pressure reading?
A. 800 psi
B. 1000 psi
C. 1200 psi
D. 1600 psi
Correct Answer: D. 1600 psi
Rationale: Portable Oxygen Bottles must contain at least 1600 psi to ensure sufficient
oxygen supply for emergencies.
5. Which additional test is required when inspecting a Portable Pulse Oxygen
Bottle (PPOB)?
A. Verify battery expiration date
B. Conduct a smoke detector test
C. Push and hold the blue “Push-to-Test” button for a green light indication
D. Open the oxygen valve completely
Correct Answer: C. Push and hold the blue “Push-to-Test” button for a green light
indication
Rationale: PPOBs must be tested with the blue button to confirm the pulse oxygen
delivery system is functioning properly.
6. Where can a flight attendant verify the minimum crew requirement for a
specific aircraft?
A. Aircraft maintenance logbook
B. Flight release paperwork
C. Minimum crew placard
D. Passenger manifest
Correct Answer: C. Minimum crew placard
Rationale: The minimum crew placard identifies the FAA-required number of flight
attendants for that aircraft.
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7. While conducting cabin service, severe turbulence occurs unexpectedly
and a flight attendant cannot safely reach a jumpseat. What is the
recommended action?
A. Continue service until instructed otherwise
B. Move toward the nearest exit
C. Stop, Drop, and Hold On
D. Sit in a passenger seat
Correct Answer: C. Stop, Drop, and Hold On
Rationale: During severe turbulence, the safest response is to stop movement, lower
oneself, and hold onto a fixed structure.
8. What is the FAA minimum flight attendant crew requirement for a B737-800
aircraft?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Correct Answer: C. 4
Rationale: The B737-800 requires four flight attendants to meet FAA minimum staffing
requirements.
9. Which passengers are prohibited from occupying an exit row seat?
A. Frequent flyers
B. Military personnel
C. Customers traveling with service animals
D. Customers over age 50
Correct Answer: C. Customers traveling with service animals
Rationale: Exit row occupants must be able to assist in an emergency without
obstruction, and service animals may interfere with evacuation.
10. If an aircraft is not equipped with a secondary flight deck barrier, what
may be used to help protect the flight deck during entry procedures?
A. Beverage cart
B. Full-size galley cart
C. Passenger wheelchair
D. Emergency medical kit
United Airlines Final Examination
2026/2027 Definitive Exam
Preparation: Complete Study Guide,
Targeted Practice Questions, and
Final Test Bank Review
Question 1:
1. During a preflight inspection of a passenger cabin door, a flight attendant
notices that the door safety strap is missing. What is the primary purpose of
the door safety strap on an aircraft?
A. To secure passengers during boarding
B. To prevent accidental slide deployment
C. To warn individuals that the jet bridge or air stairs are not positioned at the open door
D. To indicate that the door is armed
Correct Answer: C. To warn individuals that the jet bridge or air stairs are not positioned
at the open door
Rationale: Door safety straps serve as a visual and physical warning that boarding
equipment is not in position, helping prevent falls from an open aircraft doorway.
2. Which of the following items must be inspected during a preflight lavatory
safety check?
A. Passenger reading materials only
B. Smoke detector tampering, ashtrays, call buttons, and trash receptacle operation
C. Beverage supplies and catering inventory
D. Cabin baggage storage compartments
Correct Answer: B. Smoke detector tampering, ashtrays, call buttons, and trash
receptacle operation
Rationale: Lavatories must be checked for fire and safety concerns, including smoke
detector tampering, functional ashtrays, call systems, and trash receptacles.
3. During the preflight inspection of a B737 aircraft door, which condition
indicates that the evacuation slide is properly serviced?
A. Door streamer covers the viewing window
B. Slide pressure gauge indicates green zone
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C. Door is armed
D. Cabin lights are illuminated
Correct Answer: B. Slide pressure gauge indicates green zone
Rationale: A pressure gauge in the green zone confirms the evacuation slide is
adequately pressurized and ready for emergency deployment.
4. A flight attendant is conducting a preflight inspection of a Portable Oxygen
Bottle (POB). What is the minimum acceptable pressure reading?
A. 800 psi
B. 1000 psi
C. 1200 psi
D. 1600 psi
Correct Answer: D. 1600 psi
Rationale: Portable Oxygen Bottles must contain at least 1600 psi to ensure sufficient
oxygen supply for emergencies.
5. Which additional test is required when inspecting a Portable Pulse Oxygen
Bottle (PPOB)?
A. Verify battery expiration date
B. Conduct a smoke detector test
C. Push and hold the blue “Push-to-Test” button for a green light indication
D. Open the oxygen valve completely
Correct Answer: C. Push and hold the blue “Push-to-Test” button for a green light
indication
Rationale: PPOBs must be tested with the blue button to confirm the pulse oxygen
delivery system is functioning properly.
6. Where can a flight attendant verify the minimum crew requirement for a
specific aircraft?
A. Aircraft maintenance logbook
B. Flight release paperwork
C. Minimum crew placard
D. Passenger manifest
Correct Answer: C. Minimum crew placard
Rationale: The minimum crew placard identifies the FAA-required number of flight
attendants for that aircraft.
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7. While conducting cabin service, severe turbulence occurs unexpectedly
and a flight attendant cannot safely reach a jumpseat. What is the
recommended action?
A. Continue service until instructed otherwise
B. Move toward the nearest exit
C. Stop, Drop, and Hold On
D. Sit in a passenger seat
Correct Answer: C. Stop, Drop, and Hold On
Rationale: During severe turbulence, the safest response is to stop movement, lower
oneself, and hold onto a fixed structure.
8. What is the FAA minimum flight attendant crew requirement for a B737-800
aircraft?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Correct Answer: C. 4
Rationale: The B737-800 requires four flight attendants to meet FAA minimum staffing
requirements.
9. Which passengers are prohibited from occupying an exit row seat?
A. Frequent flyers
B. Military personnel
C. Customers traveling with service animals
D. Customers over age 50
Correct Answer: C. Customers traveling with service animals
Rationale: Exit row occupants must be able to assist in an emergency without
obstruction, and service animals may interfere with evacuation.
10. If an aircraft is not equipped with a secondary flight deck barrier, what
may be used to help protect the flight deck during entry procedures?
A. Beverage cart
B. Full-size galley cart
C. Passenger wheelchair
D. Emergency medical kit
