CAP Mitchell Aerospace Test questions with verified detailed solutions,
Exams of Aerospace Engineering
The engine is called a powerplant because it ___________ is used to run
other accessories, such as the electrical system, cockpit heat and air-
conditioning. - ANSWEREnergy
What is the part of the sun that gives off light? - ANSWERPhotosphere
A(n) __________ can be tilted to control the direction of the rocket -
ANSWERVane
Which is the only known planet to rotate in a clockwise manner? -
ANSWERVenus
A_____________ uses energy of the environment and every method possible
to find lift and ride it to a greater height. - ANSWERSailplane
The jet stream usually crosses the u.s. at ____________, generally moving in
a west to east direction. - ANSWER30,000-35,000
What is the third largest planet? - ANSWERUranus
,A twelve on the beaufort scale means that the wind speed is__________. -
ANSWER73 mph or higher
For aircraft pilots, the temperature is a concern because it affects
_____________. - ANSWERTake Off
What is the geocentric theory? - ANSWEREarth is the center of the Universe
What are the two artificial forces acting on an airplane? - ANSWERThrust, lift
In what year was the first American launched into space? - ANSWER1961
On the satellite, what is used to steer and control the direction of the
satellite? - ANSWERAltitude control system ACS
The sun and the bodies that orbit around it best defines? - ANSWERThe solar
system
In what year did communication satellites begin? - ANSWER1958
Air is a ____________ like water - ANSWERLiquid
One of the greatest features of the jet engine power plant is _____________.
- ANSWERTurbine Fan
, Airplane engines work more efficiently in_______,_________ weather. -
ANSWERDense, cold
On November 21, 1783, pilots________ and __________ made a historic hot
air balloon flight over Paris. - ANSWERPilatre d'Rozier and Francois d'Arlandes
About how long does a moon day last? - ANSWER27 Earth Days
What is the name of Jupiter's moon that was discovered to have volcanic
activity? - ANSWERIo
The term "EVA" stands for_________. - ANSWERExtravehicular Activity
When an airplane is sitting on the ramp, which of Newton's Law does it
exhibit? - ANSWERFirst
Which of these safety rules does NOT apply to steps you should take during a
storm? - ANSWERUse electrical appliances
When a fuel mixture contains less fuel and more air, it is said to
be_________. - ANSWERLean
The starting point foe the u.s. space program was the development of? -
ANSWERExplorer 1
What tells a controller how the satellite is functioning? - ANSWERTelemetry
Exams of Aerospace Engineering
The engine is called a powerplant because it ___________ is used to run
other accessories, such as the electrical system, cockpit heat and air-
conditioning. - ANSWEREnergy
What is the part of the sun that gives off light? - ANSWERPhotosphere
A(n) __________ can be tilted to control the direction of the rocket -
ANSWERVane
Which is the only known planet to rotate in a clockwise manner? -
ANSWERVenus
A_____________ uses energy of the environment and every method possible
to find lift and ride it to a greater height. - ANSWERSailplane
The jet stream usually crosses the u.s. at ____________, generally moving in
a west to east direction. - ANSWER30,000-35,000
What is the third largest planet? - ANSWERUranus
,A twelve on the beaufort scale means that the wind speed is__________. -
ANSWER73 mph or higher
For aircraft pilots, the temperature is a concern because it affects
_____________. - ANSWERTake Off
What is the geocentric theory? - ANSWEREarth is the center of the Universe
What are the two artificial forces acting on an airplane? - ANSWERThrust, lift
In what year was the first American launched into space? - ANSWER1961
On the satellite, what is used to steer and control the direction of the
satellite? - ANSWERAltitude control system ACS
The sun and the bodies that orbit around it best defines? - ANSWERThe solar
system
In what year did communication satellites begin? - ANSWER1958
Air is a ____________ like water - ANSWERLiquid
One of the greatest features of the jet engine power plant is _____________.
- ANSWERTurbine Fan
, Airplane engines work more efficiently in_______,_________ weather. -
ANSWERDense, cold
On November 21, 1783, pilots________ and __________ made a historic hot
air balloon flight over Paris. - ANSWERPilatre d'Rozier and Francois d'Arlandes
About how long does a moon day last? - ANSWER27 Earth Days
What is the name of Jupiter's moon that was discovered to have volcanic
activity? - ANSWERIo
The term "EVA" stands for_________. - ANSWERExtravehicular Activity
When an airplane is sitting on the ramp, which of Newton's Law does it
exhibit? - ANSWERFirst
Which of these safety rules does NOT apply to steps you should take during a
storm? - ANSWERUse electrical appliances
When a fuel mixture contains less fuel and more air, it is said to
be_________. - ANSWERLean
The starting point foe the u.s. space program was the development of? -
ANSWERExplorer 1
What tells a controller how the satellite is functioning? - ANSWERTelemetry
