CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TESTS
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ flaps.
Answer: a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing, used to
increase lift
⩥ slats.
Answer: protrusions from the leading edge of a wing that, when
combined with the flaps, result in a significant increase in lift
⩥ spoiler.
Answer: a hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is
raised to reduce lift and increase drag (commonly used when landing)
⩥ Air traffic control.
Answer: What is ATC?
⩥ elevator.
, Answer: the airfoil on the tailplane of an aircraft that makes it ascend or
descend
⩥ aileron.
Answer: The controlling surface that regulates an aircraft's roll.
⩥ rudder.
Answer: a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and
used to make horizontal course changes
⩥ autopilot.
Answer: a navigational device that automatically keeps planes on a
steady course
⩥ cabin.
Answer: the passenger compartment of an aircraft
⩥ cockpit.
Answer: compartment where the pilot (and first officer) sit while flying
the aircraft (also called flight deck)
⩥ altimeter.