GROUND SCHOOL EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
How can a military airport be identified at night? - ANSWER-Dual peaked (two quick)
white flashes between green flashes
What feature is associated with a temperature inversion? - ANSWER-A stable layer
of air
When speaking to a flight service weather briefer, you should state - ANSWER-
whether the flight is VFR or IFR
A pilot convicted of a motor vehicle offense involving alcohol or drugs is required to
provide a written report to the - ANSWER-FAA Civil Aviation Security Division (AMC-
700) within 60 days after such action
To properly purge water from the fuel system of an aircraft equipped with fuel tank
sumps and a fuel strainer quick drain, it is necessary to drain fuel from the -
ANSWER-fuel strainer drain and the fuel tank sumps
In addition to a valid Airworthiness Certificate, what documents or records must be
aboard an aircraft during flight? - ANSWER-Operating limitations and Registration
Certificate
When requesting weather information for the following morning, a pilot should
request - ANSWER-an outlook briefing
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn
toward the north if - ANSWER-an aircraft is accelerated while on an east or west
heading
Pilots flying over a national wildlife refuge are requested to fly no lower than -
ANSWER-2,000 feet AGL
Center of gravity can be found by - ANSWER-dividing total moment by total weight
Which statement relates to Bernoulli's principle? - ANSWER-Air traveling faster over
the curved upper surface of an airfoil causes lower pressure on the top surface
How soon after the conviction for driving while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs shall it
be reported to the FAA, Civil Aviation Security Division? - ANSWER-No later than 60
days after the motor vehicle action
Which incident would necessitate an immediate notification to the nearest NTSB field
office? - ANSWER-An in-flight fire
,One in-flight condition necessary for structural icing to form is - ANSWER-visible
moisture
What ATC facility should the pilot contact to receive a special VFR departure
clearance in Class D airspace? - ANSWER-Air Traffic Control Tower
How is engine operation controlled on an engine equipped with a constant-speed
propeller? - ANSWER-The throttle controls power output as registered on the
manifold pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates engine RPM
What cloud types would indicate convective turbulence? - ANSWER-Towering
cumulus clouds
With regard to carburetor ice, float-type carburetor systems in comparison to fuel
injection systems are generally considered to be - ANSWER-more susceptible to
icing
Which statement about longitude and latitude is true? - ANSWER-Lines of longitude
cross the Equator at right angles
A Certificate of Aircraft Registration expires - ANSWER-7 years after the date the
certificate was issued
An operable 4096-code transponder and Mode C encoding altimeter are required in -
ANSWER-Class B airspace and within 30 miles of the Class B primary airport
What does "SHRA" stand for? - ANSWER-Rain showers
How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tricycle-gear equipped airplane
with a left quartering tailwind? - ANSWER-Left aileron down, elevator down
If a pilot changes the altimeter setting from 30.11 to 29.96, what is the approximate
change in indication? - ANSWER-Altimeter will indicate 150 feet lower
Which aircraft has the right-of-way over all other air traffic? - ANSWER-An aircraft in
distress
With respect to the certification of aircraft, which is a class of aircraft? - ANSWER-
Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, balloon
May a pilot operate an aircraft that is not in compliance with an Airworthiness
Directive (AD)? - ANSWER-Yes, if allowed by the AD
Steady precipitation preceding a front is an indication of - ANSWER-stratiform clouds
with little or no turbulence
A pilot who wants to operate under BasicMed completed a comprehensive medical
examination (CME) with the examining doctor signing the checklist on November
24th of this year. This meets the requirement until - ANSWER-November 24th, 4
years later
, Where does wind shear occur? - ANSWER-At all altitudes, in all directions
A pilot convicted of operating a motor vehicle while either intoxicated by, impaired
by, or under the influence of alcohol or a drug is required to provide a - ANSWER-
written report to the FAA Civil Aviation Security Division (AMC-700) not later than 60
days after the conviction
When landing behind a large aircraft, which procedure should be followed for vortex
avoidance? - ANSWER-Stay above its final approach flightpath all the way to
touchdown
When using a VOT to make a VOR receiver check, the CDI should be centered and
the OBS should indicate that the aircraft is on the - ANSWER-360 degree radial with
a FROM indication
How far will an aircraft travel in 7.5 minutes with a groundspeed of 114 knots? -
ANSWER-14.25 NM
When approaching taxiway holding lines from the side with the continuous lines, the
pilot - ANSWER-should not cross the lines without ATC clearance
Which in-flight advisory would contain information on severe icing not associated
with thunderstorms? - ANSWER-SIGMET
When may hazardous wind shear be expected? - ANSWER-In areas of low-level
temperature inversion, frontal zones, and clear air turbulence.
Which of the following is true about the comprehensive medical exam (CME)? -
ANSWER-A pilot operating under BasicMed must keep a copy of the signed CME
checklist in their logbook.
A VORTAC station is represented by - ANSWER-A single dot inside a hexagon with
tabs on three of the sides
A pilot experiencing the effects of hyperventilation should be able to restore the
proper carbon dioxide level in the body by - ANSWER-slowing the breathing rate,
breathing into a paper bag, or talking aloud
Where is the "Available Landing Distance" (ALD) data published for an airport that
utilizes Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO)? - ANSWER-Chart Supplement
During a night flight, you observe a steady red light and a flashing red light ahead
and at the same altitude. What is the general direction of movement of the other
aircraft? - ANSWER-The other aircraft is crossing to the left
Which would most likely result in hyperventilation? - ANSWER-Emotional tension,
anxiety, or fear
The "taxiway ending" marker - ANSWER-indicates taxiway does not continue
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
How can a military airport be identified at night? - ANSWER-Dual peaked (two quick)
white flashes between green flashes
What feature is associated with a temperature inversion? - ANSWER-A stable layer
of air
When speaking to a flight service weather briefer, you should state - ANSWER-
whether the flight is VFR or IFR
A pilot convicted of a motor vehicle offense involving alcohol or drugs is required to
provide a written report to the - ANSWER-FAA Civil Aviation Security Division (AMC-
700) within 60 days after such action
To properly purge water from the fuel system of an aircraft equipped with fuel tank
sumps and a fuel strainer quick drain, it is necessary to drain fuel from the -
ANSWER-fuel strainer drain and the fuel tank sumps
In addition to a valid Airworthiness Certificate, what documents or records must be
aboard an aircraft during flight? - ANSWER-Operating limitations and Registration
Certificate
When requesting weather information for the following morning, a pilot should
request - ANSWER-an outlook briefing
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn
toward the north if - ANSWER-an aircraft is accelerated while on an east or west
heading
Pilots flying over a national wildlife refuge are requested to fly no lower than -
ANSWER-2,000 feet AGL
Center of gravity can be found by - ANSWER-dividing total moment by total weight
Which statement relates to Bernoulli's principle? - ANSWER-Air traveling faster over
the curved upper surface of an airfoil causes lower pressure on the top surface
How soon after the conviction for driving while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs shall it
be reported to the FAA, Civil Aviation Security Division? - ANSWER-No later than 60
days after the motor vehicle action
Which incident would necessitate an immediate notification to the nearest NTSB field
office? - ANSWER-An in-flight fire
,One in-flight condition necessary for structural icing to form is - ANSWER-visible
moisture
What ATC facility should the pilot contact to receive a special VFR departure
clearance in Class D airspace? - ANSWER-Air Traffic Control Tower
How is engine operation controlled on an engine equipped with a constant-speed
propeller? - ANSWER-The throttle controls power output as registered on the
manifold pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates engine RPM
What cloud types would indicate convective turbulence? - ANSWER-Towering
cumulus clouds
With regard to carburetor ice, float-type carburetor systems in comparison to fuel
injection systems are generally considered to be - ANSWER-more susceptible to
icing
Which statement about longitude and latitude is true? - ANSWER-Lines of longitude
cross the Equator at right angles
A Certificate of Aircraft Registration expires - ANSWER-7 years after the date the
certificate was issued
An operable 4096-code transponder and Mode C encoding altimeter are required in -
ANSWER-Class B airspace and within 30 miles of the Class B primary airport
What does "SHRA" stand for? - ANSWER-Rain showers
How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tricycle-gear equipped airplane
with a left quartering tailwind? - ANSWER-Left aileron down, elevator down
If a pilot changes the altimeter setting from 30.11 to 29.96, what is the approximate
change in indication? - ANSWER-Altimeter will indicate 150 feet lower
Which aircraft has the right-of-way over all other air traffic? - ANSWER-An aircraft in
distress
With respect to the certification of aircraft, which is a class of aircraft? - ANSWER-
Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, balloon
May a pilot operate an aircraft that is not in compliance with an Airworthiness
Directive (AD)? - ANSWER-Yes, if allowed by the AD
Steady precipitation preceding a front is an indication of - ANSWER-stratiform clouds
with little or no turbulence
A pilot who wants to operate under BasicMed completed a comprehensive medical
examination (CME) with the examining doctor signing the checklist on November
24th of this year. This meets the requirement until - ANSWER-November 24th, 4
years later
, Where does wind shear occur? - ANSWER-At all altitudes, in all directions
A pilot convicted of operating a motor vehicle while either intoxicated by, impaired
by, or under the influence of alcohol or a drug is required to provide a - ANSWER-
written report to the FAA Civil Aviation Security Division (AMC-700) not later than 60
days after the conviction
When landing behind a large aircraft, which procedure should be followed for vortex
avoidance? - ANSWER-Stay above its final approach flightpath all the way to
touchdown
When using a VOT to make a VOR receiver check, the CDI should be centered and
the OBS should indicate that the aircraft is on the - ANSWER-360 degree radial with
a FROM indication
How far will an aircraft travel in 7.5 minutes with a groundspeed of 114 knots? -
ANSWER-14.25 NM
When approaching taxiway holding lines from the side with the continuous lines, the
pilot - ANSWER-should not cross the lines without ATC clearance
Which in-flight advisory would contain information on severe icing not associated
with thunderstorms? - ANSWER-SIGMET
When may hazardous wind shear be expected? - ANSWER-In areas of low-level
temperature inversion, frontal zones, and clear air turbulence.
Which of the following is true about the comprehensive medical exam (CME)? -
ANSWER-A pilot operating under BasicMed must keep a copy of the signed CME
checklist in their logbook.
A VORTAC station is represented by - ANSWER-A single dot inside a hexagon with
tabs on three of the sides
A pilot experiencing the effects of hyperventilation should be able to restore the
proper carbon dioxide level in the body by - ANSWER-slowing the breathing rate,
breathing into a paper bag, or talking aloud
Where is the "Available Landing Distance" (ALD) data published for an airport that
utilizes Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO)? - ANSWER-Chart Supplement
During a night flight, you observe a steady red light and a flashing red light ahead
and at the same altitude. What is the general direction of movement of the other
aircraft? - ANSWER-The other aircraft is crossing to the left
Which would most likely result in hyperventilation? - ANSWER-Emotional tension,
anxiety, or fear
The "taxiway ending" marker - ANSWER-indicates taxiway does not continue
