AWF RATE Exam updated actual questions
and CORRECT answers
What is the diameter of fire hoses used on board naval ships? - CORRECT ANSWER -
1 1/2 OR 2 1 /2
A turn and bank indicator is really two instruments mounted as a single unit. T/F -
CORRECT ANSWER -TRUE
Type of screw or fastener normally used to secure access panels. - CORRECT
ANSWER -SELF-TAPPING FASTERNERS
How many nitrogen cylinders are mounted on the A/M26U-4 (NAN-4)? - CORRECT
ANSWER -SIX
What is the calculated rate of flame spread for aviation gasoline (AVGAS) and JP-4 jet fuel? -
CORRECT ANSWER -700 to 800 FEET PER MINUTE
Maintenance was performed on an item by a Work Unit Code. What type of code describes
this action? - CORRECT ANSWER -ACTION TAKEN
In 1971, the Navy received the new SH-53A Sea Stallion helicopter devoted to exclusively to
what mission? - CORRECT ANSWER -MINE COUNTERMEASURES
What are two parts of the individual survival kit contained in the SV-2 series survival vest? -
CORRECT ANSWER -MEDICAL AND GENERAL SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT
Who is the most important part of safety procedures? - CORRECT ANSWER -YOU
What is considered the be the "heart" of a gas turbine engine fuel system? - CORRECT
ANSWER -FUEL CONTROL
,What type of ship operates with the replenishment groups to deliver ammunition and missiles
to the fleet at sea? - CORRECT ANSWER -AE's
What are enlisted members who apply to the U.S. Naval Academy and are not selected for the
direct entry are automatically considered for entrance into? - CORRECT ANSWER -
NAPS
On a metric micrometer, one revolution of the spindle advances or withdraws the screw what
distance? - CORRECT ANSWER -0.5 mm
Method used to safety wire turnbuckles on older types of aircraft? - CORRECT
ANSWER -WIRE-WRAPPING METHOD
Who is responsible at all time for the safety of embarked aircraft and personnel aboard ship? -
CORRECT ANSWER -COMMANDING OFFICER
How many days of convalescent leave do Commanding Officers normally grant after the
servicewoman has delivered a baby? - CORRECT ANSWER - 42 DAYS
A basic gas turbine engine consists of what total number of major sections? - CORRECT
ANSWER -FOUR
Operational readiness of a squadron is who's responsibility? - CORRECT ANSWER -
COMMANDING OFFICER
Which items are contained in the rigid seat survival kit (RSSK) in a parachute/ejection seat
egress system? - CORRECT ANSWER -EMERGENCY OXYGEN SYSTEM
-ONE MAN LIFE RAFT
-SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT CONTAINER
, The ability of an aircraft to perform its mission was changed by alteration regard to flying
hours. What type of maintenance is this? - CORRECT ANSWER -SPECIAL UPKEEP
The empennage of the aircraft consists of which sections? - CORRECT ANSWER -
VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL STABILIZERS
-RUDDER
-ELEVATORS
Which type of behavior is not asked for and is considered as undesirable and offensive? -
CORRECT ANSWER -UNWELCOME
What is the maximum speed limit for vehicles operating on airfields within 50 feet of an
aircraft and hangars? - CORRECT ANSWER -5 MILES PER HOUR
Which term identifies the rear edge or surface of the airfoil? - CORRECT ANSWER -
TRAILING EDGE
CO2 should never be sprayed in the aircraft battery compartment to effect cooling or displace
explosive gases. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER -TRUE
Preventive, restorative, or additive work performed on aircraft, equipment, and support
equipment by an operating unit is what type of maintenance? - CORRECT ANSWER -
UPKEEP
At least how often should lookouts be rotated? - CORRECT ANSWER -HOURLY
In what area would you introduce fire extinguishing agents to put out a fire in the engine
accessory section area? - CORRECT ANSWER -ACCESS DOORS ON THE ENGINE
COWLING
Which officer rank is identified by two 1/2 inch stripes with one 1/4 inch stripe in between
their sleeve? - CORRECT ANSWER -LIEUTENANT COMMANDER (LCDR)
and CORRECT answers
What is the diameter of fire hoses used on board naval ships? - CORRECT ANSWER -
1 1/2 OR 2 1 /2
A turn and bank indicator is really two instruments mounted as a single unit. T/F -
CORRECT ANSWER -TRUE
Type of screw or fastener normally used to secure access panels. - CORRECT
ANSWER -SELF-TAPPING FASTERNERS
How many nitrogen cylinders are mounted on the A/M26U-4 (NAN-4)? - CORRECT
ANSWER -SIX
What is the calculated rate of flame spread for aviation gasoline (AVGAS) and JP-4 jet fuel? -
CORRECT ANSWER -700 to 800 FEET PER MINUTE
Maintenance was performed on an item by a Work Unit Code. What type of code describes
this action? - CORRECT ANSWER -ACTION TAKEN
In 1971, the Navy received the new SH-53A Sea Stallion helicopter devoted to exclusively to
what mission? - CORRECT ANSWER -MINE COUNTERMEASURES
What are two parts of the individual survival kit contained in the SV-2 series survival vest? -
CORRECT ANSWER -MEDICAL AND GENERAL SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT
Who is the most important part of safety procedures? - CORRECT ANSWER -YOU
What is considered the be the "heart" of a gas turbine engine fuel system? - CORRECT
ANSWER -FUEL CONTROL
,What type of ship operates with the replenishment groups to deliver ammunition and missiles
to the fleet at sea? - CORRECT ANSWER -AE's
What are enlisted members who apply to the U.S. Naval Academy and are not selected for the
direct entry are automatically considered for entrance into? - CORRECT ANSWER -
NAPS
On a metric micrometer, one revolution of the spindle advances or withdraws the screw what
distance? - CORRECT ANSWER -0.5 mm
Method used to safety wire turnbuckles on older types of aircraft? - CORRECT
ANSWER -WIRE-WRAPPING METHOD
Who is responsible at all time for the safety of embarked aircraft and personnel aboard ship? -
CORRECT ANSWER -COMMANDING OFFICER
How many days of convalescent leave do Commanding Officers normally grant after the
servicewoman has delivered a baby? - CORRECT ANSWER - 42 DAYS
A basic gas turbine engine consists of what total number of major sections? - CORRECT
ANSWER -FOUR
Operational readiness of a squadron is who's responsibility? - CORRECT ANSWER -
COMMANDING OFFICER
Which items are contained in the rigid seat survival kit (RSSK) in a parachute/ejection seat
egress system? - CORRECT ANSWER -EMERGENCY OXYGEN SYSTEM
-ONE MAN LIFE RAFT
-SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT CONTAINER
, The ability of an aircraft to perform its mission was changed by alteration regard to flying
hours. What type of maintenance is this? - CORRECT ANSWER -SPECIAL UPKEEP
The empennage of the aircraft consists of which sections? - CORRECT ANSWER -
VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL STABILIZERS
-RUDDER
-ELEVATORS
Which type of behavior is not asked for and is considered as undesirable and offensive? -
CORRECT ANSWER -UNWELCOME
What is the maximum speed limit for vehicles operating on airfields within 50 feet of an
aircraft and hangars? - CORRECT ANSWER -5 MILES PER HOUR
Which term identifies the rear edge or surface of the airfoil? - CORRECT ANSWER -
TRAILING EDGE
CO2 should never be sprayed in the aircraft battery compartment to effect cooling or displace
explosive gases. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER -TRUE
Preventive, restorative, or additive work performed on aircraft, equipment, and support
equipment by an operating unit is what type of maintenance? - CORRECT ANSWER -
UPKEEP
At least how often should lookouts be rotated? - CORRECT ANSWER -HOURLY
In what area would you introduce fire extinguishing agents to put out a fire in the engine
accessory section area? - CORRECT ANSWER -ACCESS DOORS ON THE ENGINE
COWLING
Which officer rank is identified by two 1/2 inch stripes with one 1/4 inch stripe in between
their sleeve? - CORRECT ANSWER -LIEUTENANT COMMANDER (LCDR)
