APM exam 2024 with 100% correct answers

Chapter 7: 2. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of each type of airport terminal geometry? - correct answer Linear Terminals: As the length of the terminal building increases, the walking distances between facilities, particularly distantly separated gates, become excessive for the passenger who itinerary requires a change in aircraft at the airport Pier Finger Terminals: Further distance and increasing sizes causes confusion on distances between gates and also confuses pilot sense of direction, any expansion adding to length also reduces the amount of apron space for aircraft parking and movement, which leads to constraining the mobility of the aircrafts Automated Passenger Movement Systems Expansion tends to create large distances between key points within the terminal, but also often become confusing for passengers in their attempts to find their way to their respective gates, baggage claim areas, or other desired facilities Mobile Lounge: Crowded and uncomfortable for the passengers Chapter 7: 7. What is a Gantt chart? How can Gantt charts help airport management? - correct answer A graphical representation of the utilization of aircraft gates over a given period of time. It assist with scheduling and management of gate operations is a variation of a graphical scheduling management tool. Chapter 7: 8. What are the different types of gate-usage agreements that airports negotiated with aircraft operators? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type of agreements? - correct answer Exclusive-Use Pro- Air carrier flexibility when adjusting flight schedules, assuring the carrier that gates will always be available when needed. Con- Leads to inefficiencies in over gate use, because when the gate is not in use, it sits idle Shared-Use Pro- Air carriers and other aircraft scheduled ise of gates in coordination with airport management and other air carriers serving the airports. It does not have gate idling, it offers maximum gate usage. Con