ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
How many different transponder "squawk code" are there ? - CORRECT ANSWER - 4096
Does turning the "baro set" knob on an altimeter affect the altitude transmitted by the
transponder? - CORRECT ANSWER - No
How many frequency pairs are assigned for ATC transponder operation? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1 pair, 1030/1090
Does a TCAS system provide information about non-transponder-equipped aircraft? -
CORRECT ANSWER - No
Which of the following are valid Mode A transponder codes? - CORRECT ANSWER -
1234, 4567, 0000
What kind of information is provided by radio altimeter codes? - CORRECT ANSWER -
AGL Altitude
What information is sent in response to a Mode A interrogation? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Squawk code
What information is sent in response to a Mode C interrogation? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Aircraft altitude
Deviation is caused by magnetic fields in the aircraft. - CORRECT ANSWER -T
, Variation is caused by magnetic fields in the aircraft. - CORRECT ANSWER -F
Both variation and deviation can be eliminated by a compensator in the compass system. -
CORRECT ANSWER -F
Relative bearings use true north as a reference. - CORRECT ANSWER -F
Magnetic bearings use magnetic north as a reference. - CORRECT ANSWER -T
True bearings use the aircraft's heading as a reference. - CORRECT ANSWER -F
A gain of 20dB represents a power increase of 100 times. - CORRECT ANSWER -T
The ILS consists of 3 sub-systems. - CORRECT ANSWER -T
DME is an ILS sub-system. - CORRECT ANSWER -F
Localizer is an ILS sub-system. - CORRECT ANSWER -T
ELTs transmit on 100.5 MHz - CORRECT ANSWER -F
ELTs must be activated manually after a crash. - CORRECT ANSWER -F
ELT batteries must be replaced every 6 months. - CORRECT ANSWER -F
A flux valve senses the earth's magnetic field. - CORRECT ANSWER -T