AD ADVANCEMENT EXAM WITH
UPGRADED ANSWERS
2025/2026
A component goes into an AWP status at the intermediate level of maintenance. What action is
completed first with regard to the component? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is properly packaged and
preserved
The Navy purchased its first aircraft on what date? - CORRECT ANSWER-May 8, 1911
The AN/ALE-29A countermeasures chaff dispensing set is capable of cartridge ejecting which of the
following load configurations? - CORRECT ANSWER-MK 46 or MJU-8/B decoy flares and RR-129 or RR-
144 chaff
What refers to airborne concentrations of a substance and represents conditions that nearly all workers
may be exposed, day after day, without adverse effects? - CORRECT ANSWER-Threshold Limit Values
(TLVs)
What is a painless sore called that is the first sign of syphilis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chancre
What is the rated capacity of the A/M27T-5 hydraulic portable power supply? - CORRECT ANSWER-20
gpm at 3,000 psi and 10gpm at 5,000 psi
What are the main structural members of the wing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Spars
Newton's law of inertia applies to bodies that are affected in which of the following ways? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The willingness of an object to remain at rest or continue in motion
,Who is responsible for ensuring that tools are procured and issued on a controlled basis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Material Control Officer
VHF/UHF communication sets are called line-of-sight communication sets. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Bacteria may be either aerobic or what else? - CORRECT ANSWER-Anaerobic
Which of the following types of life rafts is equipped with boarding ramps? - CORRECT ANSWER-20-man
life raft
The twinned agent unit (TAU-2H) is primarily designed for extinguishing what class of fires? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Class B
Who is responsible for maintaining compartment checkoff lists? - CORRECT ANSWER-DCPO
What is the part of the parachute that holds the parachute to the wearer? - CORRECT ANSWER-Harness
Which officer rank is identified by one sleeve stripe that is 0.5"? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ensign
The LAU-7/A guided missle launcher provides a complete launching system for which of the following
guided missles? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sidewinder
The Navy received its new highly advanced, carrier-qualified, jet-powered, turbofan S-3 Viking
antisubmarine warfare aircraft that works in tandem with the SH-3 Sea King and SH-2 Seasprite
helicopters in locating and tracking submarines in what year? - CORRECT ANSWER-1974
In reference to the use and care of hand tools and measuring tools, which of the following statements
are true? - CORRECT ANSWER-A user must have, choose, and use the correct tools in order to do the
work quickly, accurately and safely
, Without proper tools and knowledge of how to use them, the user wastes time, reduces efficiency, and
may face injury
Larger tools are generally contained in which of the following types of tool containers? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Mechanic's tool box (chest type)
What is the process of using the aircraft maintenance manual, fuel system schematic diagrams,
installation diagrams, and troubleshooting charts to locate fuel leaks? - CORRECT ANSWER-Leak source
analysis
What is a tandem-seat, turboprop trainer whose mission is to train Navy and Marine Corps pilots and
Naval Flight Officers (NFOs)? - CORRECT ANSWER-T-6 Texan
It became mandatory by March of what year for all Army and Navy aircrew to wear the standard back-
type parachute while in flight? - CORRECT ANSWER-1924
How many service ratings does the Aviation Boatswain's Mate (AB) rating have? - CORRECT ANSWER-3
In what year was the Navy first interested in airplanes as a naval weapon? - CORRECT ANSWER-1898
What is a control surface located on either side of the tail? - CORRECT ANSWER-Stabilator
Because of the potential hazards to personnel, what additional protection is necessary for personnel to
combat composite fibers resulting from an aircraft fire? - CORRECT ANSWER-Respiratory protection
Which type of fuel nozzle is the type of nozzle most widely used in present-day engines? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Duplex
UPGRADED ANSWERS
2025/2026
A component goes into an AWP status at the intermediate level of maintenance. What action is
completed first with regard to the component? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is properly packaged and
preserved
The Navy purchased its first aircraft on what date? - CORRECT ANSWER-May 8, 1911
The AN/ALE-29A countermeasures chaff dispensing set is capable of cartridge ejecting which of the
following load configurations? - CORRECT ANSWER-MK 46 or MJU-8/B decoy flares and RR-129 or RR-
144 chaff
What refers to airborne concentrations of a substance and represents conditions that nearly all workers
may be exposed, day after day, without adverse effects? - CORRECT ANSWER-Threshold Limit Values
(TLVs)
What is a painless sore called that is the first sign of syphilis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chancre
What is the rated capacity of the A/M27T-5 hydraulic portable power supply? - CORRECT ANSWER-20
gpm at 3,000 psi and 10gpm at 5,000 psi
What are the main structural members of the wing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Spars
Newton's law of inertia applies to bodies that are affected in which of the following ways? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The willingness of an object to remain at rest or continue in motion
,Who is responsible for ensuring that tools are procured and issued on a controlled basis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Material Control Officer
VHF/UHF communication sets are called line-of-sight communication sets. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Bacteria may be either aerobic or what else? - CORRECT ANSWER-Anaerobic
Which of the following types of life rafts is equipped with boarding ramps? - CORRECT ANSWER-20-man
life raft
The twinned agent unit (TAU-2H) is primarily designed for extinguishing what class of fires? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Class B
Who is responsible for maintaining compartment checkoff lists? - CORRECT ANSWER-DCPO
What is the part of the parachute that holds the parachute to the wearer? - CORRECT ANSWER-Harness
Which officer rank is identified by one sleeve stripe that is 0.5"? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ensign
The LAU-7/A guided missle launcher provides a complete launching system for which of the following
guided missles? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sidewinder
The Navy received its new highly advanced, carrier-qualified, jet-powered, turbofan S-3 Viking
antisubmarine warfare aircraft that works in tandem with the SH-3 Sea King and SH-2 Seasprite
helicopters in locating and tracking submarines in what year? - CORRECT ANSWER-1974
In reference to the use and care of hand tools and measuring tools, which of the following statements
are true? - CORRECT ANSWER-A user must have, choose, and use the correct tools in order to do the
work quickly, accurately and safely
, Without proper tools and knowledge of how to use them, the user wastes time, reduces efficiency, and
may face injury
Larger tools are generally contained in which of the following types of tool containers? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Mechanic's tool box (chest type)
What is the process of using the aircraft maintenance manual, fuel system schematic diagrams,
installation diagrams, and troubleshooting charts to locate fuel leaks? - CORRECT ANSWER-Leak source
analysis
What is a tandem-seat, turboprop trainer whose mission is to train Navy and Marine Corps pilots and
Naval Flight Officers (NFOs)? - CORRECT ANSWER-T-6 Texan
It became mandatory by March of what year for all Army and Navy aircrew to wear the standard back-
type parachute while in flight? - CORRECT ANSWER-1924
How many service ratings does the Aviation Boatswain's Mate (AB) rating have? - CORRECT ANSWER-3
In what year was the Navy first interested in airplanes as a naval weapon? - CORRECT ANSWER-1898
What is a control surface located on either side of the tail? - CORRECT ANSWER-Stabilator
Because of the potential hazards to personnel, what additional protection is necessary for personnel to
combat composite fibers resulting from an aircraft fire? - CORRECT ANSWER-Respiratory protection
Which type of fuel nozzle is the type of nozzle most widely used in present-day engines? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Duplex
