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86 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 86
How did the Bureau of Air Commerce become established?
It was established by a presidential veto of Previous Aviation Regulations.
It was created by congress as a response To Public Demand.
It was formed through a merger of existing aviation organizations.
It was established by an executive order by Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Term 2 of 86
How were revenues raised under the Airport and Airway Revenue Act of 1970?
They are raised by 8% tax on domestic passenger fares, which is a surcharge on passenger
tickets.
They are raised through government grants to major airlines.
They are raised by increasing the price of fuel for commercial airlines.
They are raised through a flat fee charged to all airlines operating in the u.s.
Term 3 of 86
What is NextGen?
It is a system for training pilots on traditional navigation methods.
It is a program to increase the number of airports in rural areas.
It is an initiative to reduce air traffic congestion through new flight paths.
It is meant to modernize the airway system in the US using 21st century digital and satellite
communications and nav technologies.
,Term 4 of 86
What purpose to ATCT's serve at airports?
Atcts manage the scheduling of airline flights.
Atcts oversee the maintenance of airport facilities.
ATCTs control areas around airport.
Atcts are responsible for passenger check-in processes.
Term 5 of 86
What was the purpose of the Federal Airport Act of 1946?
A displaced threshold is located at point on the runway other than the designated
beginning of the runway. A relocated threshold is marked by a runway threshold bar.
Homeland Security was set up to coordinate work of several agencies for protecting
nations homeland.
It was meant to aid airports administered by the CAA to give US system of airports. Over
$1.2 billion was disbursed by the Feds during 24 years.
It extended the Airport and Airway Improvement Act for 5 years. It also provided 10% of
funding be available for disadvantaged small businesses.
Term 6 of 86
What type of weather reporting technologies are being developed to improve the safety and
efficiency of aircraft traveling in the NAS?
New technologies include the development of drones for passenger transport.
There has been the introduciton of NEXRAD, LLWAS, ASOS, and WARP.
Weather reporting technologies focus on enhancing in-flight entertainment systems.
The introduction of satellite phones for pilot communication is underway.
,Definition 7 of 86
Mandatory instruction signs have a red background with a black-outlined white inscription and is
used to denote entrance to area aircraft shouldn't be. Location signs are used to identify either a
taxiway or runway on which aircraft is located. Taxi way location signs are marked with yellow
inscription on a black background showing taxiway aircraft is on. Runway boundary signs have
yellow backgrounds with black inscriptions showing a holding area near a runway. Direction signs
have a yellow background with a black inscription showing designations of intersecting runways.
Destination signs have yellow background with a black inscription indicating destination on
airfield. Information signs have yellow background with a black inscription which shows areas ATC
can't see. Runway distance remaining signs have a black background with a white numeral
inscription
What are some of the facilities on the airfield that help detect and communicate wind and
weather information?
What are different types of signs that are located on the airfield? How are they marked?
What do they mean?
What are the principal duties of a typical airport manager at a medium-size commercial
airport?
What are the primary objectives of an airport's public relations process?
Term 8 of 86
What are some of the biggest problems faced by the airport system during the early part of the
twenty-first century?
Increased competition among airlines and rising ticket prices.
The introduction of new international travel regulations.
Technological advancements leading to faster aircraft.
Economic recession, environmental, issues, safety, and security.
, Term 9 of 86
How has airport security legislation changed since the events of September 11, 2001?
TSA was tasked with security of airways.
Tsa was responsible for managing airport construction projects.
Tsa was created to oversee airline ticket pricing.
Tsa was established to promote international travel agreements.
Term 10 of 86
What is the difference between a private airport and a public-use airport?
Private airports cannot be used for any commercial purposes.
Public airports are only for military use.
Private airports are always larger than public airports.
A private airport is usually owned by an individual. A public airport is owned by the local
municipality most likely.
Term 11 of 86
What is the purpose of the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1987?
It extended the Airport and Airway Improvement Act for 5 years. It also provided 10% of
funding be available for disadvantaged small businesses.
It allocated funds exclusively for the construction of new airports.
It mandated that all airlines must provide discounts for small businesses.
It introduced new regulations for international flight safety.
86 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 86
How did the Bureau of Air Commerce become established?
It was established by a presidential veto of Previous Aviation Regulations.
It was created by congress as a response To Public Demand.
It was formed through a merger of existing aviation organizations.
It was established by an executive order by Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Term 2 of 86
How were revenues raised under the Airport and Airway Revenue Act of 1970?
They are raised by 8% tax on domestic passenger fares, which is a surcharge on passenger
tickets.
They are raised through government grants to major airlines.
They are raised by increasing the price of fuel for commercial airlines.
They are raised through a flat fee charged to all airlines operating in the u.s.
Term 3 of 86
What is NextGen?
It is a system for training pilots on traditional navigation methods.
It is a program to increase the number of airports in rural areas.
It is an initiative to reduce air traffic congestion through new flight paths.
It is meant to modernize the airway system in the US using 21st century digital and satellite
communications and nav technologies.
,Term 4 of 86
What purpose to ATCT's serve at airports?
Atcts manage the scheduling of airline flights.
Atcts oversee the maintenance of airport facilities.
ATCTs control areas around airport.
Atcts are responsible for passenger check-in processes.
Term 5 of 86
What was the purpose of the Federal Airport Act of 1946?
A displaced threshold is located at point on the runway other than the designated
beginning of the runway. A relocated threshold is marked by a runway threshold bar.
Homeland Security was set up to coordinate work of several agencies for protecting
nations homeland.
It was meant to aid airports administered by the CAA to give US system of airports. Over
$1.2 billion was disbursed by the Feds during 24 years.
It extended the Airport and Airway Improvement Act for 5 years. It also provided 10% of
funding be available for disadvantaged small businesses.
Term 6 of 86
What type of weather reporting technologies are being developed to improve the safety and
efficiency of aircraft traveling in the NAS?
New technologies include the development of drones for passenger transport.
There has been the introduciton of NEXRAD, LLWAS, ASOS, and WARP.
Weather reporting technologies focus on enhancing in-flight entertainment systems.
The introduction of satellite phones for pilot communication is underway.
,Definition 7 of 86
Mandatory instruction signs have a red background with a black-outlined white inscription and is
used to denote entrance to area aircraft shouldn't be. Location signs are used to identify either a
taxiway or runway on which aircraft is located. Taxi way location signs are marked with yellow
inscription on a black background showing taxiway aircraft is on. Runway boundary signs have
yellow backgrounds with black inscriptions showing a holding area near a runway. Direction signs
have a yellow background with a black inscription showing designations of intersecting runways.
Destination signs have yellow background with a black inscription indicating destination on
airfield. Information signs have yellow background with a black inscription which shows areas ATC
can't see. Runway distance remaining signs have a black background with a white numeral
inscription
What are some of the facilities on the airfield that help detect and communicate wind and
weather information?
What are different types of signs that are located on the airfield? How are they marked?
What do they mean?
What are the principal duties of a typical airport manager at a medium-size commercial
airport?
What are the primary objectives of an airport's public relations process?
Term 8 of 86
What are some of the biggest problems faced by the airport system during the early part of the
twenty-first century?
Increased competition among airlines and rising ticket prices.
The introduction of new international travel regulations.
Technological advancements leading to faster aircraft.
Economic recession, environmental, issues, safety, and security.
, Term 9 of 86
How has airport security legislation changed since the events of September 11, 2001?
TSA was tasked with security of airways.
Tsa was responsible for managing airport construction projects.
Tsa was created to oversee airline ticket pricing.
Tsa was established to promote international travel agreements.
Term 10 of 86
What is the difference between a private airport and a public-use airport?
Private airports cannot be used for any commercial purposes.
Public airports are only for military use.
Private airports are always larger than public airports.
A private airport is usually owned by an individual. A public airport is owned by the local
municipality most likely.
Term 11 of 86
What is the purpose of the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1987?
It extended the Airport and Airway Improvement Act for 5 years. It also provided 10% of
funding be available for disadvantaged small businesses.
It allocated funds exclusively for the construction of new airports.
It mandated that all airlines must provide discounts for small businesses.
It introduced new regulations for international flight safety.
