ATC BASICS END OF COURSE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A+)
The lower limit of Class B airspace is _______ - ANSWER The earths surface
The upper vertical limit of Class A airspace is _______ - ANSWER FL600
Which class of airspace generally extends upward to 10,000 feet MSL? - ANSWER
Class B
The upper limit of Class G airspace is ___________ - ANSWER The base of the
overlying airspace
Which airspace is generally established from the surface to 4,000 feet above the airport
elevation and has an operational control tower? - ANSWER Class C
What airspace does not require a transponder? - ANSWER Class D
In which airspace does a VFR aircraft need to receive a clearance from ATC to enter
this airspace? - ANSWER Class B
VFR aircraft are separated only from IFR aircraft in which airspace? - ANSWER Class
C
A Warning Area is established beyond ________ NM from the coast of the United
States. - ANSWER 3
Airspace of defined dimensions, confined activities, and limitations imposed on
nonusers is identified as ______________ airspace - ANSWER Special use
Specified information relating to the intended flight of an aircraft that is filed orally, in
writing, or by computer with air traffic control is known as _____________ - ANSWER
Flight plan
What is an authorization by ATC for the purpose of preventing collision between known
aircraft and for an aircraft to proceed under specified traffic conditions within controlled
airspace? - ANSWER Air traffic clearance
What is the maximum speed authorized by Title 14 CFR for aircraft below 10,000 feet
MSL? - ANSWER 250 knots
What is the maximum airspeed when traveling in a VFR corridor through Class B
airspace? - ANSWER 200 knots
, Who is subject to Title 14 CFR Part 91, General Operating and Flight Rules? -
ANSWER All aircraft
When a VFR flight plan has been activated, the pilot in command must notify an FSS or
ATC facility of the cancellation ________ - ANSWER On arrival
The effectiveness of the VOR depends upon proper use and adjustment of both
_______ and _______ equipment - ANSWER Ground; airborne
The component of the ILS that gives lateral course guidance to the runway is the
_______ - ANSWER Localizer
Which component of the INS measures direction? - ANSWER Gyro
What is the principal error associated with INS? - ANSWER Degradation of position
with time
Which of the following make up an RNAV route? - ANSWER Series of waypoints
What does a GBAS navigation system provide? - ANSWER Precision approach service
in the vicinity of the host airport
Odd-numbered airways are generally oriented _________ - ANSWER North-south
NAVAID limitations prohibit the establishment of jet routes above ______ - ANSWER
FL450
Which of the following components does the altimeter depend on for operation? -
ANSWER Static air vent
Which instruments become inoperative in most small aircraft if the vacuum pump fails? -
ANSWER Heading indicator and attitude indicator
The RMI is designed to receive what types of signals? - ANSWER VOR; NDB
Where would you set the NAV frequency on a NAV/COM radio? - ANSWER Navigation
side
Which instrument in the FMS would contain information related to terrain? - ANSWER
Multifunction Display
Which TCAS level of alerting is issued 45 seconds prior to CPA? - ANSWER TA
Which behaviors would lead a controller to suspect a pilot is suffering from hypoxia? -
ANSWER Erratic headings, slurred speech
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A+)
The lower limit of Class B airspace is _______ - ANSWER The earths surface
The upper vertical limit of Class A airspace is _______ - ANSWER FL600
Which class of airspace generally extends upward to 10,000 feet MSL? - ANSWER
Class B
The upper limit of Class G airspace is ___________ - ANSWER The base of the
overlying airspace
Which airspace is generally established from the surface to 4,000 feet above the airport
elevation and has an operational control tower? - ANSWER Class C
What airspace does not require a transponder? - ANSWER Class D
In which airspace does a VFR aircraft need to receive a clearance from ATC to enter
this airspace? - ANSWER Class B
VFR aircraft are separated only from IFR aircraft in which airspace? - ANSWER Class
C
A Warning Area is established beyond ________ NM from the coast of the United
States. - ANSWER 3
Airspace of defined dimensions, confined activities, and limitations imposed on
nonusers is identified as ______________ airspace - ANSWER Special use
Specified information relating to the intended flight of an aircraft that is filed orally, in
writing, or by computer with air traffic control is known as _____________ - ANSWER
Flight plan
What is an authorization by ATC for the purpose of preventing collision between known
aircraft and for an aircraft to proceed under specified traffic conditions within controlled
airspace? - ANSWER Air traffic clearance
What is the maximum speed authorized by Title 14 CFR for aircraft below 10,000 feet
MSL? - ANSWER 250 knots
What is the maximum airspeed when traveling in a VFR corridor through Class B
airspace? - ANSWER 200 knots
, Who is subject to Title 14 CFR Part 91, General Operating and Flight Rules? -
ANSWER All aircraft
When a VFR flight plan has been activated, the pilot in command must notify an FSS or
ATC facility of the cancellation ________ - ANSWER On arrival
The effectiveness of the VOR depends upon proper use and adjustment of both
_______ and _______ equipment - ANSWER Ground; airborne
The component of the ILS that gives lateral course guidance to the runway is the
_______ - ANSWER Localizer
Which component of the INS measures direction? - ANSWER Gyro
What is the principal error associated with INS? - ANSWER Degradation of position
with time
Which of the following make up an RNAV route? - ANSWER Series of waypoints
What does a GBAS navigation system provide? - ANSWER Precision approach service
in the vicinity of the host airport
Odd-numbered airways are generally oriented _________ - ANSWER North-south
NAVAID limitations prohibit the establishment of jet routes above ______ - ANSWER
FL450
Which of the following components does the altimeter depend on for operation? -
ANSWER Static air vent
Which instruments become inoperative in most small aircraft if the vacuum pump fails? -
ANSWER Heading indicator and attitude indicator
The RMI is designed to receive what types of signals? - ANSWER VOR; NDB
Where would you set the NAV frequency on a NAV/COM radio? - ANSWER Navigation
side
Which instrument in the FMS would contain information related to terrain? - ANSWER
Multifunction Display
Which TCAS level of alerting is issued 45 seconds prior to CPA? - ANSWER TA
Which behaviors would lead a controller to suspect a pilot is suffering from hypoxia? -
ANSWER Erratic headings, slurred speech
