FRONTIER PRE-ARRIVAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS (GRADED A+)
Question 1
What is the standard aviation abbreviation for "Aircraft"?
A) AR/C
B) A/C
C) AIR
D) ACFT
E) ARC
Correct Answer: B) AIRCRAFT
Rationale: In the aviation industry and specifically within Frontier Airlines' manuals, A/C is
the universal abbreviation for "Aircraft." It is used in flight schedules, maintenance
reports, and crew communications to refer to the physical vehicle used for flight.
Question 2
What does the acronym AAP represent on an aircraft?
A) Auxiliary Assistant Pilot
B) Aft Attendant Panel
C) Airway Access Point
D) Automated Air Pressure
E) All Attendant Program
Correct Answer: B) Aft Attendant Panel
Rationale: The AAP is the Aft Attendant Panel, located in the rear of the cabin. It allows
Flight Attendants to control various cabin functions such as lighting, temperature, and
communication systems from the back of the aircraft.
Question 3
In the context of crew scheduling, what does ACM stand for?
A) Active Crew Manager
B) Aircraft Control Monitor
C) Additional Crew Member
D) Assigned Cabin Master
E) Automated Crew Movement
Correct Answer: C) ADDITIONAL CREW MEMBER
Rationale: An ACM is an Additional Crew Member. This term usually refers to a pilot or
flight attendant who is authorized to occupy a jumpseat or a passenger seat for company
business, such as commuting or repositioning, but is not part of the active working crew for
that specific flight.
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Question 4
What is the purpose of the ACPs (Area Call Panels) in the aircraft cabin?
A) To monitor engine performance
B) To provide visual signals for passenger or crew calls
C) To control the jetway movement
D) To adjust the aircraft's altitude
E) To record cockpit conversations
Correct Answer: B) AREA CALL PANELS
Rationale: Area Call Panels (ACPs) are colored lights located along the cabin ceiling. They
provide visual cues to the Flight Attendants, indicating where a call is originating from
(e.g., a passenger in a seat, a lavatory, or the flight deck).
Question 5
What does the acronym AED stand for?
A) Automated External Defibrillator
B) Advanced Emergency Device
C) Airway Entry Door
D) Aviation Engine Department
E) Auxiliary Electronic Display
Correct Answer: A) AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR
Rationale: An AED is a critical piece of emergency equipment carried on every aircraft. It is
used to provide an electric shock to a person experiencing sudden cardiac arrest to help
restore a normal heart rhythm.
Question 6
Which panel provides specific indications regarding the status of passenger calls and lavatory
occupancy?
A) FAP
B) AAP
C) AIP
D) APU
E) PSU
Correct Answer: C) ATTENDANT INDICATION PANEL
Rationale: The AIP (Attendant Indication Panel) is a small text-based display that provides
specific information to the crew, such as "Call from 12C" or "Smoke in Lavatory,"
supplementing the visual signals from the ACP.
Question 7
What is the function of the APU (Auxiliary Power Unit)?
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A) To provide extra thrust during a dive
B) To provide power to the aircraft while on the ground and during emergencies
C) To measure the air speed of the aircraft
D) To control the automated window shades
E) To process credit card payments in the galley
Correct Answer: B) AUXILIARY POWER UNIT
Rationale: The APU is a small engine, usually located in the tail, that generates electricity
and air conditioning when the main engines are off. It allows the aircraft to maintain
systems at the gate without an external power source.
Question 8
What is the ASAP (Aviation Safety Action Program)?
A) A program for faster boarding
B) A non-punitive safety reporting system for employees
C) A specialized engine maintenance tool
D) An emergency evacuation procedure
E) A software for bidding on flight schedules
Correct Answer: B) AVIATION SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM
Rationale: ASAP is a voluntary, non-punitive safety reporting program. It encourages
employees to report safety-related events or errors without fear of discipline, allowing the
airline and the FAA to identify and mitigate risks.
Question 9
In directional terms, where is "AFT" located on the aircraft?
A) Toward the nose
B) In the middle of the wings
C) Toward the tail
D) Directly under the fuselage
E) On top of the cockpit
Correct Answer: C) THE BACK OF THE AIRCRAFT (TOWARD THE TAIL)
Rationale: "Aft" is a maritime-derived term used in aviation to describe movement or
location toward the rear of the aircraft. For example, the rear galleys and lavatories are
referred to as being "aft."
Question 10
Which employee handles the ground phases of a flight, such as gate check-in and luggage?
A) Captain
B) Flight Attendant
C) Agent
SOLUTIONS (GRADED A+)
Question 1
What is the standard aviation abbreviation for "Aircraft"?
A) AR/C
B) A/C
C) AIR
D) ACFT
E) ARC
Correct Answer: B) AIRCRAFT
Rationale: In the aviation industry and specifically within Frontier Airlines' manuals, A/C is
the universal abbreviation for "Aircraft." It is used in flight schedules, maintenance
reports, and crew communications to refer to the physical vehicle used for flight.
Question 2
What does the acronym AAP represent on an aircraft?
A) Auxiliary Assistant Pilot
B) Aft Attendant Panel
C) Airway Access Point
D) Automated Air Pressure
E) All Attendant Program
Correct Answer: B) Aft Attendant Panel
Rationale: The AAP is the Aft Attendant Panel, located in the rear of the cabin. It allows
Flight Attendants to control various cabin functions such as lighting, temperature, and
communication systems from the back of the aircraft.
Question 3
In the context of crew scheduling, what does ACM stand for?
A) Active Crew Manager
B) Aircraft Control Monitor
C) Additional Crew Member
D) Assigned Cabin Master
E) Automated Crew Movement
Correct Answer: C) ADDITIONAL CREW MEMBER
Rationale: An ACM is an Additional Crew Member. This term usually refers to a pilot or
flight attendant who is authorized to occupy a jumpseat or a passenger seat for company
business, such as commuting or repositioning, but is not part of the active working crew for
that specific flight.
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Question 4
What is the purpose of the ACPs (Area Call Panels) in the aircraft cabin?
A) To monitor engine performance
B) To provide visual signals for passenger or crew calls
C) To control the jetway movement
D) To adjust the aircraft's altitude
E) To record cockpit conversations
Correct Answer: B) AREA CALL PANELS
Rationale: Area Call Panels (ACPs) are colored lights located along the cabin ceiling. They
provide visual cues to the Flight Attendants, indicating where a call is originating from
(e.g., a passenger in a seat, a lavatory, or the flight deck).
Question 5
What does the acronym AED stand for?
A) Automated External Defibrillator
B) Advanced Emergency Device
C) Airway Entry Door
D) Aviation Engine Department
E) Auxiliary Electronic Display
Correct Answer: A) AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR
Rationale: An AED is a critical piece of emergency equipment carried on every aircraft. It is
used to provide an electric shock to a person experiencing sudden cardiac arrest to help
restore a normal heart rhythm.
Question 6
Which panel provides specific indications regarding the status of passenger calls and lavatory
occupancy?
A) FAP
B) AAP
C) AIP
D) APU
E) PSU
Correct Answer: C) ATTENDANT INDICATION PANEL
Rationale: The AIP (Attendant Indication Panel) is a small text-based display that provides
specific information to the crew, such as "Call from 12C" or "Smoke in Lavatory,"
supplementing the visual signals from the ACP.
Question 7
What is the function of the APU (Auxiliary Power Unit)?
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A) To provide extra thrust during a dive
B) To provide power to the aircraft while on the ground and during emergencies
C) To measure the air speed of the aircraft
D) To control the automated window shades
E) To process credit card payments in the galley
Correct Answer: B) AUXILIARY POWER UNIT
Rationale: The APU is a small engine, usually located in the tail, that generates electricity
and air conditioning when the main engines are off. It allows the aircraft to maintain
systems at the gate without an external power source.
Question 8
What is the ASAP (Aviation Safety Action Program)?
A) A program for faster boarding
B) A non-punitive safety reporting system for employees
C) A specialized engine maintenance tool
D) An emergency evacuation procedure
E) A software for bidding on flight schedules
Correct Answer: B) AVIATION SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM
Rationale: ASAP is a voluntary, non-punitive safety reporting program. It encourages
employees to report safety-related events or errors without fear of discipline, allowing the
airline and the FAA to identify and mitigate risks.
Question 9
In directional terms, where is "AFT" located on the aircraft?
A) Toward the nose
B) In the middle of the wings
C) Toward the tail
D) Directly under the fuselage
E) On top of the cockpit
Correct Answer: C) THE BACK OF THE AIRCRAFT (TOWARD THE TAIL)
Rationale: "Aft" is a maritime-derived term used in aviation to describe movement or
location toward the rear of the aircraft. For example, the rear galleys and lavatories are
referred to as being "aft."
Question 10
Which employee handles the ground phases of a flight, such as gate check-in and luggage?
A) Captain
B) Flight Attendant
C) Agent
