Frontier Flight Attendant, FAR Exam
Questions and Answers
1. Under 14 CFR Part 121, a “flight attendant” is defined as
an individual who:
• A) Serves meals and beverages
• B) Is responsible for cabin safety and performs duties
assigned by the pilot in command
• C) Checks boarding passes at the door
• D) Cleans the cabin between flights
Answer: B
Rationale: FAR 121.401 defines flight attendants as
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crewmembers assigned by the certificate holder to perform
safety duties under the direction of the PIC.
2. What is the minimum number of flight attendants
required on an Airbus A320neo with a maximum seating
capacity of 186 passengers?
• A) 2
• B) 3
• C) 4
• D) 5
Answer: C
Rationale: FAR 121.391 requires 1 flight attendant per 50
passenger seats. 186 ÷ 50 = 3.72 → rounded up to 4.
3. Under FAR 117, the flight attendant’s maximum duty
period without augmentation for a scheduled report time of
0600 is:
• A) 9 hours
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• B) 10 hours
• C) 12 hours
• D) 14 hours
Answer: B
Rationale: FAR 117.15 – For report times 0500–1959, max
duty period is 10 hours without augmentation.
4. Scenario: You are a Frontier FA on a 4-hour flight. The
Captain asks you to sit in an exit row because the
passenger is unable to perform duties. You:
• A) Refuse because FAs cannot sit in exit rows
• B) Sit there only if you are wearing your uniform
• C) Sit there only after briefing yourself on the exit
• D) Politely explain FAs are prohibited from occupying
exit rows per FAR 121.591
Answer: D
Rationale: FAR 121.591 prohibits required crewmembers (FAs)
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from occupying exit row seats because they are needed
elsewhere in an evacuation.
5. How often must a flight attendant receive emergency
training under FAR 121.417?
• A) Every 12 months
• B) Every 24 months
• C) Every 36 months
• D) Only upon initial hire
Answer: A
Rationale: FAR 121.417 requires recurrent emergency training
every 12 calendar months.
6. A flight attendant’s required rest period before a duty
period that begins at 0500 is:
• A) 8 hours
• B) 9 hours
• C) 10 hours