GROUND SCHOOL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which is true regarding the EMERGENCY pressure selector?
-It delivers 100% oxygen to the mask when pushed
-Turning the knob generates a permanent overpressure, only when N/100% selector
is set on the N position
-Turning the knob generates a permanent overpressure, only when N/100% selector
is set on the 100% position
-Pressing the knob generates a permanent overpressure - ANSWER-Turning the
knob generates a permanent overpressure, only when N/100% selector is set on the
100% position
What is the effect of pressing the RESET control slide, after the oxygen mask has
been used?
-No effect
-It cuts off the oxygen only
-It cuts off the oxygen and the mask microphone
-It cuts off the mask microphone - ANSWER-It cuts off the oxygen and the mask
microphone
Under normal operations, maximum reverse should not be used below what speed?
-50 kt
-60 kt
-70 kt
-75 kt - ANSWER-70 kt
Which of the following correctly completes this statement? "The pressurization
system includes...
-...2 Cabin Pressure Controllers; 1 Outflow Valve with 2 auto motors and 1
manual motor.
...2 Cabin Pressure Controllers; 1 Outflow Valve with 1 auto motor and 1 manual
motor."
...3 Cabin Pressure Controllers; 2 Outflow Valves with 2 auto motors and 1 manual
motor.
...3 Cabin Pressure Controllers; 1 Outflow Valve with 1 auto motor and 2 manual
motors." - ANSWER-...2 Cabin Pressure Controllers; 1 Outflow Valve with 2 auto
motors and 1 manual motor.
What is the maximum speed for speedbrakes use?
-Mmo/Vmo
-.86/350 kt
-There is no limitation
,-250 kt in clean configuration - ANSWER-There is no limitation
When does the lavatory/galley extract fan operate?
-Only in flight
-Only on the ground
-Continuously with electrical power
-Only with galley power applied - ANSWER-Continuously with electrical power
In the event of electrical power supply loss...
-The engine anti ice valves will open automatically, anti icing is assured
-The engine anti ice valves will close automatically, anti icing is lost
-The engine anti ice valves will be controlled by the wing ANTI ICE controls
-The engine anti ice valves remain in the position they were at - ANSWER-The
engine anti ice valves will open automatically, anti icing is assured
When is HYD PRESS 3,000 +/- 200 PSI?
-Under Normal Conditions and when the RAT is providing system pressure
-Under Normal Conditions
-No HYD PRESS is required on single engine operation
-NO HYD PRESS is required for normal operation - ANSWER-Under Normal
Conditions
Maximum tire ground speed is?
-195 kt
-200 kt
-205 kt
-185 kt - ANSWER-195 kt
Regarding the A/THR indications on the 5th column of the FMA, which of the
following is true?
-A/THR in white - [ARMED (actual thrust = TLA)].
-A/THR in blue - [ARMED (actual thrust = TLA)].
-A/THR in blue - [ACTIVE (actual thrust is limited by TLA)].
-A/THR in white - [ACTIVE (actual thrust is always less than TLA)]. -
ANSWER-A/THR in blue - [ARMED (actual thrust = TLA)].
The aural alerts of the Predictive Windshear System (PWS)...
-Have priority over TCAS, GPWS and other FWC aural warnings
-Only have priority over TCAS warnings
-Only have priority over GPWS warnings
-Never have priority over TCAS and GPWS aural warnings - ANSWER-Have priority
over TCAS, GPWS and other FWC aural warnings
What is the maximum speed for operating the windshield wipers?
,-185 kt
-200 kt
-215 kt
-230 kt - ANSWER-230 kt
Minimum oil temperature for start is?
- -10°C
- -40°C
- There is no limitation
- in the green on SD page - ANSWER--40°C
What does the NW STRG DISC memo on the E/WD indicate?
-The nose wheel steering has been disconnected by ground personnel
-A failure in the nose wheel steering system has been detected
-There is a discrepancy between the two nose wheel steering hand wheel positions
-The nose wheel steering computer has finished its self test. Nose wheel steering is
now available. - ANSWER-The nose wheel steering has been disconnected by
ground personnel
The AC ESS BUS is normally supplied by:
-AC BUS 2
-AC BUS 1
-Emergency generator
-APU via a static inverter - ANSWER-AC BUS 1
The APU has been switched off, but it has not stopped. Which of the following would
cause this?
-The APU fuel pump continuing to run.
-The air intake flap failing to close.
-A cooling period (following use of APU bleed).
-A cooling period, which occurs on all APU shutdowns. - ANSWER-A cooling period
(following use of APU bleed).
What is the normal operating pressure in the hydraulic system?
-500 psi
-1000 psi
-2000 psi
-3000 psi - ANSWER-3000 psi
What is the maximum runway pressure altitude for takeoff and landing?
-10,000 ft
-9200 ft
-Dependent on outside air temperature
, -There is no restriction - ANSWER-9200 ft
What indication occurs during a pushback (including engine start), with the steering
selector in the TOWING position?
-A caution NW STRG FAULT will appear on the E/WD.
-A memo NW STRG DISC appears in green until the steering selector is returned to
NORMAL.
-A memo NW STRG DISC appears in amber if at least one engine is running.
-STRG is displayed (in amber) on the Wheels S.D. - ANSWER-A memo NW STRG
DISC appears in amber if at least one engine is running.
What is the maximum runway slope?
- +/- 1%
- + 1% / -2%
- +/-2%
- +2%/-1% - ANSWER-+/-2%
During your preliminary cockpit preparation you notice that the FLAPS lever is in the
ZERO position but the E/WD shows the FLAPS extended. What should you do?
-You must move the FLAPS to the position corresponding to the position shown on
the SD
-Nothing. The FLAPS will move to the position selected as soon as all the engines
are started
-Switch ON the YELLOW electric HYD pump and recycle the FLAPS lever
-You must check with the maintenance crew before applying hydraulic power -
ANSWER-You must check with the maintenance crew before applying hydraulic
power
Navaids are normally autotuned by?
-ADIRU
-RMP
-MCDU
-FMGC - ANSWER-FMGC
With the AUDIO SWITCHING knob in the CAPT 3 position:
-The captain uses his acoustic equipment on ACP 3
-The captain should use the 3rd occupant (observer) headset
-The AUDIO SWITCHING knob must be placed in the ALTN position
-The AUDIO SWITCHING knob should be placed in STBY position - ANSWER-The
captain uses his acoustic equipment on ACP 3
When does the F/CTL page appear on the flight deck during the flight control check?
-Automatically as soon as the nose wheel steering handle is moved
-Automatically as soon as the side stick is moved
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which is true regarding the EMERGENCY pressure selector?
-It delivers 100% oxygen to the mask when pushed
-Turning the knob generates a permanent overpressure, only when N/100% selector
is set on the N position
-Turning the knob generates a permanent overpressure, only when N/100% selector
is set on the 100% position
-Pressing the knob generates a permanent overpressure - ANSWER-Turning the
knob generates a permanent overpressure, only when N/100% selector is set on the
100% position
What is the effect of pressing the RESET control slide, after the oxygen mask has
been used?
-No effect
-It cuts off the oxygen only
-It cuts off the oxygen and the mask microphone
-It cuts off the mask microphone - ANSWER-It cuts off the oxygen and the mask
microphone
Under normal operations, maximum reverse should not be used below what speed?
-50 kt
-60 kt
-70 kt
-75 kt - ANSWER-70 kt
Which of the following correctly completes this statement? "The pressurization
system includes...
-...2 Cabin Pressure Controllers; 1 Outflow Valve with 2 auto motors and 1
manual motor.
...2 Cabin Pressure Controllers; 1 Outflow Valve with 1 auto motor and 1 manual
motor."
...3 Cabin Pressure Controllers; 2 Outflow Valves with 2 auto motors and 1 manual
motor.
...3 Cabin Pressure Controllers; 1 Outflow Valve with 1 auto motor and 2 manual
motors." - ANSWER-...2 Cabin Pressure Controllers; 1 Outflow Valve with 2 auto
motors and 1 manual motor.
What is the maximum speed for speedbrakes use?
-Mmo/Vmo
-.86/350 kt
-There is no limitation
,-250 kt in clean configuration - ANSWER-There is no limitation
When does the lavatory/galley extract fan operate?
-Only in flight
-Only on the ground
-Continuously with electrical power
-Only with galley power applied - ANSWER-Continuously with electrical power
In the event of electrical power supply loss...
-The engine anti ice valves will open automatically, anti icing is assured
-The engine anti ice valves will close automatically, anti icing is lost
-The engine anti ice valves will be controlled by the wing ANTI ICE controls
-The engine anti ice valves remain in the position they were at - ANSWER-The
engine anti ice valves will open automatically, anti icing is assured
When is HYD PRESS 3,000 +/- 200 PSI?
-Under Normal Conditions and when the RAT is providing system pressure
-Under Normal Conditions
-No HYD PRESS is required on single engine operation
-NO HYD PRESS is required for normal operation - ANSWER-Under Normal
Conditions
Maximum tire ground speed is?
-195 kt
-200 kt
-205 kt
-185 kt - ANSWER-195 kt
Regarding the A/THR indications on the 5th column of the FMA, which of the
following is true?
-A/THR in white - [ARMED (actual thrust = TLA)].
-A/THR in blue - [ARMED (actual thrust = TLA)].
-A/THR in blue - [ACTIVE (actual thrust is limited by TLA)].
-A/THR in white - [ACTIVE (actual thrust is always less than TLA)]. -
ANSWER-A/THR in blue - [ARMED (actual thrust = TLA)].
The aural alerts of the Predictive Windshear System (PWS)...
-Have priority over TCAS, GPWS and other FWC aural warnings
-Only have priority over TCAS warnings
-Only have priority over GPWS warnings
-Never have priority over TCAS and GPWS aural warnings - ANSWER-Have priority
over TCAS, GPWS and other FWC aural warnings
What is the maximum speed for operating the windshield wipers?
,-185 kt
-200 kt
-215 kt
-230 kt - ANSWER-230 kt
Minimum oil temperature for start is?
- -10°C
- -40°C
- There is no limitation
- in the green on SD page - ANSWER--40°C
What does the NW STRG DISC memo on the E/WD indicate?
-The nose wheel steering has been disconnected by ground personnel
-A failure in the nose wheel steering system has been detected
-There is a discrepancy between the two nose wheel steering hand wheel positions
-The nose wheel steering computer has finished its self test. Nose wheel steering is
now available. - ANSWER-The nose wheel steering has been disconnected by
ground personnel
The AC ESS BUS is normally supplied by:
-AC BUS 2
-AC BUS 1
-Emergency generator
-APU via a static inverter - ANSWER-AC BUS 1
The APU has been switched off, but it has not stopped. Which of the following would
cause this?
-The APU fuel pump continuing to run.
-The air intake flap failing to close.
-A cooling period (following use of APU bleed).
-A cooling period, which occurs on all APU shutdowns. - ANSWER-A cooling period
(following use of APU bleed).
What is the normal operating pressure in the hydraulic system?
-500 psi
-1000 psi
-2000 psi
-3000 psi - ANSWER-3000 psi
What is the maximum runway pressure altitude for takeoff and landing?
-10,000 ft
-9200 ft
-Dependent on outside air temperature
, -There is no restriction - ANSWER-9200 ft
What indication occurs during a pushback (including engine start), with the steering
selector in the TOWING position?
-A caution NW STRG FAULT will appear on the E/WD.
-A memo NW STRG DISC appears in green until the steering selector is returned to
NORMAL.
-A memo NW STRG DISC appears in amber if at least one engine is running.
-STRG is displayed (in amber) on the Wheels S.D. - ANSWER-A memo NW STRG
DISC appears in amber if at least one engine is running.
What is the maximum runway slope?
- +/- 1%
- + 1% / -2%
- +/-2%
- +2%/-1% - ANSWER-+/-2%
During your preliminary cockpit preparation you notice that the FLAPS lever is in the
ZERO position but the E/WD shows the FLAPS extended. What should you do?
-You must move the FLAPS to the position corresponding to the position shown on
the SD
-Nothing. The FLAPS will move to the position selected as soon as all the engines
are started
-Switch ON the YELLOW electric HYD pump and recycle the FLAPS lever
-You must check with the maintenance crew before applying hydraulic power -
ANSWER-You must check with the maintenance crew before applying hydraulic
power
Navaids are normally autotuned by?
-ADIRU
-RMP
-MCDU
-FMGC - ANSWER-FMGC
With the AUDIO SWITCHING knob in the CAPT 3 position:
-The captain uses his acoustic equipment on ACP 3
-The captain should use the 3rd occupant (observer) headset
-The AUDIO SWITCHING knob must be placed in the ALTN position
-The AUDIO SWITCHING knob should be placed in STBY position - ANSWER-The
captain uses his acoustic equipment on ACP 3
When does the F/CTL page appear on the flight deck during the flight control check?
-Automatically as soon as the nose wheel steering handle is moved
-Automatically as soon as the side stick is moved
