Aircraft Systems and Failures: Ground Proximity, Navigation, and Power Practice Test

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• What is the purpose of the EGPWS?
• What is the role of the aircraft battery in the electrical system?
• What system can memorize failures from the last 64 flight legs?
• Which traffic volume denotes traffic that is near but does not represent an immediate threat?
• In flight, what can the APU provide?
• What does 'reserves' mean in fuel planning for approach and landing?
• What is the difference between bearing and course in navigation terms?
• What is the difference between an LPV and an LNAV/VNAV approach?
• Which configuration is described as 'Battery only' for refueling power?
• Where are the master warning and master caution lights located?
• Which characteristic describes NDB navigation signals?
• What is the flight guidance function of the FMGC?
• What is the purpose of an approach plate?
• In VOR navigation, what does the ground station transmit to provide angular guidance?
• Which of the following best describes a GPWS "Descent Rate" alert?
• How does EGPWS differ from traditional GPWS?
• What does 1FD2 indication mean?
• What type of display information might accompany a TAWS warning?
• Which components are described as part of the MMR system?
• Which component would you check to troubleshoot battery charging issues?
• In ECAM, when DMC1 fails, which DMC takes over for ECAM display?
• RNP enables what type of routes in modern airspace?
• Name two common GPWS warnings that require immediate crew action.
• If a failure is described as 'Independent', what does that indicate?
• What information does a VOR provide to navigators?
• Which indicator shows that a status message is present on the SD STS Page?
• What does load shedding mean in an electrical failure?
• How is a hold-in-lieu-of-procedure-turn used in IFR flight?
• Difference between a precision and non-precision approach?
• Which system provides predictive terrain awareness beyond GPWS?
• Which symbol indicates a manual selection for the SD page with an advisory on another SD page?
• In TAWS, what happens if the aircraft flies below the terrain clearance floor?
• If the autopilot loses track of a navigation course, what should be done?
• What is the typical sequence for an engine-out approach and landing in a twin?
• When is the RAT automatically deployed?
• What is the primary purpose of the Yaw Damper?
• What is the DC ESS BUS supply if TR 2 has failed?
• How is manual RAT extension performed?
• How does a loss of electrical power affect navigation instruments and how is it mitigated?
• Which system detects and displays aircraft in the immediate vicinity?
• Besides the red button, which control on the FCU can disconnect A/THR?
• Which tool helps pilots avoid turbulence areas?
• What action triggers A/THR disconnection when the red button on the thrust lever is pressed?
• Which statement best describes TO/FROM when inbound to the VOR?
• Which statement describes the instruction to memorize faults from the last flight leg only?
• What is the purpose of GNSS overlay during instrument approaches?
• What is a typical reason for navigation data to be considered unreliable?
• Most warnings are inhibited during flight phases 3, 4, and 5 on which system page?
• What does the Radio Altimeter primarily measure?
• What does RNAV allow you to do that conventional navigation does not?
• How can GPS outages impact timing and course-keeping on a long over-water route?
• What is a backup navigation method you should be prepared to use on approach if GPS fails?
• What is WAAS and why is it important for aviation navigation?
• What is the purpose of squawking 7600?
• What is the function of a bus tie or cross-tie in aircraft electrical systems?
• Which statement best describes how to respond to GPS integrity alerts during IFR flight?
• What is the relationship between fuel flow, fuel pressure, and engine power in a turbine engine?
• What does a GPWS Terrain warning indicate?
• What is the value of cross-checking navigation data across multiple independent sources?
• How does cross-checking aid in detecting navigation sensor faults?
• What is the difference between bearing and range in navigation and how are they used to position fixes?
• What is the fuselage station number of the reference point located forward of the aircraft?
• What is an RNAV (GPS) approach?
• Five minutes after the last engine shutdown, the FWC starts a new flight leg at which phase?
• How is cross-track error managed on an RNAV approach?
• What is the recommended crew action when a GPWS "PULL UP" warning occurs?
• What is the function of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT)?
• Which system provides Flight Guidance and Flight Management to pilots?
• What is the term for a failure of a component that is isolated?
• Under what condition does the GEN 1 fault light come on?
• This page disappears when the landing gear is selected down and Alt is below 16000 ft. Which page is it?
• Which system calculates the height of the aircraft above terrain during specific flight phases?
• What does the MMR system consist of?
• Which issue most strongly suggests GNSS-related navigation problems?
• RAIM monitors the integrity of signals from which navigation system to ensure reliable position information?
• What is the recommended action if you discover a nav fault during approach?
• How does TAWS differ from GPWS in function?
• If the 1FD2 indication is observed, which description is correct?
• What does an approach plate contain?
• In case of GPS integrity concerns, what navigation sources could be used?
• Which information does the LGCIU send to the weather radar transceiver?
• Which description matches the FMGC's flight guidance functions?
• Why is a backup nav source important for IFR flight?
• What is cross-track error?
• When does the BAT fault light come on?
• How does reliable navigation support GPWS operation?
• A GPS overlay on an ILS approach uses GPS to do what?
• Why is magnetic variation important for navigation instruments?
• Which unit handles data conversion, comparison, and checking within the system?
• Which statement best describes TAWS compared with GPWS?
• What is a GPS overlay on an ILS approach?
• What is baro-VNAV?
• What is the purpose of a standby power system?
• Which zone number is associated with landing gear in this system?
• What is an inertial navigation system (INS) and its role during GNSS outage?
• Which equipment controls battery charging?
• Why are regular EGPWS/database updates important?
• How does a VOR during an approach enhance navigation?
• The FAC interface connects which two systems?
• CFIT stands for which phrase?
• Which statement describes fault memorization capability?
• What is a worldwide navigation radio aid that uses satellite signals?
• What does RAIM stand for and why is it important?
• How should a pilot respond to a GPWS warning when radar altimeter data seems unreliable?
• What is a GPS integrity alert?
• How does you confirm the approach is properly aligned with the runway if the localizer is unreliable?
• How can a pilot verify GPS integrity during an approach?
• What is meant by degraded modes in electrical power management?
• What should you do when a NAV radio fails during flight?
• Wheel system page is used during which flight phases?
• Baro-VNAV systems rely on which data source to compute vertical position?
• What does AFS provide to pilots?
• Which unit sends ground/flight and landing gear extended information to the weather radar transceiver?
• What is the purpose of using an approach overlay or GPS overlay chart?
• During an approach, what is the role of an alternate navigation aid like VOR/LOC or VOR/DME?
• What are the two main components of an ILS approach?
• What remains operative when one FWC fails?
• Which statement describes the difference between a fly-by and a fly-over waypoint?
• The navigation database updates every how many days?
• What does WAAS provide in LPV approaches?
• In terrain awareness and warning systems (TAWS), what does the terrain clearance floor define?
• Why is it important to maintain situational awareness when using multiple nav sources?
• What is the DC ESS network power source if TR 1 has failed?
• Which component provides vertical guidance on an ILS approach?
• How can pilots reduce false GPWS alerts near airports with rising terrain?
• Under the condition of landing gear down and altitude below 16000 ft, which page disappears?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between GPWS and TAWS?
• What is the purpose of an NDB in navigation?
• What class of failure requires immediate action?
• Which of the following is a function of the Yaw Damper?
• How can NDB limitations affect navigation accuracy?
• Which component provides lateral guidance on an ILS approach?
• How does a VOR provide angular guidance to the pilot?
• If an RNAV approach has vertical guidance available, what type of guidance is provided?
• What is 'procedure turn' and when is it typically used?
• Which level indicates attention getters are not activated and loss of redundancy?
• What does DME measure?
• What is an essential electrical bus?
• How does an ADF/NDB work and why is it less common today?
• What is cross-track error in RNAV?
• What provides digital readout of aircraft slant range distances?
• What is the role of the APU in power management on the ground and in flight?
• What does the FAC control?
• What is a look-ahead TAWS warning?
• What does a GPWS 'PULL UP' warning signify?
• When using baro-VNAV for an instrument approach, what should you verify to confirm the approach vertical path?
• How should you respond to GPS position being unreliable near terrain?
• What part of the FDIMU handles conversion, comparison, and check?
• Which component of an Instrument Landing System provides lateral guidance to the runway centerline?
• Which zone number is the landing gear in (landing gear zone)?
• Which indicator shows that warning messages exceed the capacity of the display on the left memo area?
• How does a GPS RAIM outage affect flight operations?
• Which traffic volume indicates an intruder that represents a collision threat?
• What is the primary purpose of the Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS)?
• Which system page corresponds to flight phases 3-5 for engine systems?
• What color is the arrow indicator that shows warning message overflow?
• What might cause a GPWS warning to trigger without actual terrain contact risk?
• Which alert level corresponds to a single chime, amber master caution, and warning messages on the LCD?
• What is the purpose of a flight management system (FMS) in navigation?
• What should you do if you lose NAV radio while IFR?
• What is the primary purpose of a non-precision approach with step-down fixes?
• Which set of terms correctly names all three failure types?
• Which color codes are commonly used to indicate terrain warnings on TAWS displays?
• What is the purpose of 'baro-VNAV' in approaches?
• Which component is used only in emergencies to supply electrical power?
• What is the difference between LNAV and VNAV in FMCs?
• What is a characteristic of LPV minima?
• Which sensor primarily informs GPWS of height above terrain?
• What is RAIM and why is it critical?
• What input does GPWS rely on to determine height above terrain?
• Predictive warnings in EGPWS rely on which combination?
• Which statement best defines bearing in navigation?
• What does DME measure and how does it help determine position?
• In a GNSS outage scenario, which system provides position and heading by sensing motion with accelerometers and gyros?
• What is the purpose of a DME arc in an approach?
• What is a major safety objective of GPWS/EGPWS in flight?
• Level 3 warnings consist of which indicators?
• What is the primary type of warning associated with terrain avoidance in these systems?
• Which statement accurately describes the difference between precision and non-precision approaches?
• Which traffic volume is declared when there is no collision threat but traffic is nearby?
• In FMC terminology, LNAV provides which type of navigation?
• When TR2 has failed, which component provides the DC ESS BUS supply?
• If a GPS integrity alert is observed, what action should pilots take?
• What does TO/FROM indicate on a VOR display?
• Why is approach briefing important for navigation safety?
• What is CFIT?
• GPWS "Descent Rate" warning is triggered by which condition?
• Why is an approach minima brief important for navigation safety?
• Which of the following statements is true about 1FD2?
• What guidance does an ILS provide?
• Which of the following is a direct consequence of the instruction to memorize failures from the last flight leg only?
• Which configuration automatically cuts off refueling power after ten minutes?
• Which acronym stands for Fault Isolation and Detection System?
• Which factor has contributed to ADF/NDB being less common in modern cockpits?
• Most warnings are inhibited; TO INHIBIT is displayed on the right memo area of the EWD. Which option best completes this statement?
• What are common indicators of an electrical power failure in the cockpit?
• How might an autopilot failure affect navigation during an approach?
• In normal configuration, which power source supplies the AC ESS BUS?
• What is the primary purpose of the Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS)?
• How often is the navigation database updated?
• During a nav fault, what is the action to minimize risk?
• What is the purpose of inbound/outbound course and altitude constraints on an approach chart?
• How does a GNSS overlay assist during instrument approaches?
• When would GPWS warnings be most likely to occur in mountainous terrain?
• If TR 1 has failed, which power source powers the DC ESS network?
• Which statement best describes the capabilities of AFS?
• What are the three types of failure?
• What is a primary purpose of a published holding pattern in IFR?
• What is RNAV and how does it differ from fixed nav aids?
• What class of failure can be left uncorrected for 10 days?
• In navigation, what is the purpose of a 'minimum safe altitude' on charts?
• Which navigation aid primarily provides distance information to a station?
• What should you do if your GPS shows 'unsafe integrity' onset just before an approach?
• What additional capability does TAWS provide beyond warnings?
• What event is caused by sudden changes in wind speed and/or direction?
• If radar altimeter data is unreliable, what should be cross-checked?
• What is the role of the terrain database in EGPWS?
• TAWS look-ahead capability benefits pilots by enabling what?
• On the ground, what does the APU provide?
• In a standard crew, who is primarily responsible for reacting to GPWS/TAWS alerts?
• What is the fuselage zone number for landing gear?
• During baro-VNAV, what indicates that the vertical profile is correctly established?
• How should you manage a localizer approach in the presence of strong crosswinds?
• How does radar altimeter misuse in GPWS lead to false warnings?
• If a VOR signal becomes unreliable, which navigation technology can provide position information for enroute navigation?
• Which traffic volume indicates an intruder represents a collision threat?
• What are APV minima in LNAV/VNAV?
• Which statement is true about memorizing faults and initiating tests?
• What is the advantage of look-ahead terrain alerts in EGPWS?
• What is LPV in GPS-based approaches?
• How can an aircraft ensure control surfaces remain operative during a power outage?
• If DMC 1 fails, what happens?
• In IFR navigation, what action is prudent if navigation integrity becomes questionable near the approach start?
• Which equipment controls battery charging?
• What is the role of a standby compass in navigation?
• Which option best describes when a hold-in-lieu-of-procedure-turn is typically used?
• What is the primary benefit of GNSS integration with inertial data during GPS outages?
• What is the primary benefit of an autopilot during an instrument approach with navigation data?
• Which term indicates there is traffic in the vicinity that does not pose a collision threat?
• What is the FAC interface between AFS and CFDS called?
• What is the function of RAIM during a GPS-based approach?
• What is RNAV and how does it differ from conventional navigation?
• Why is fuel planning critical for approaches and landings?
• What is displayed on each FMA if FMGC 1 fails?
• What class of failure can be left uncorrected until the next scheduled maintenance check?
• Which factor can reduce the effectiveness of GPWS in high terrain environments?
• How does GNSS integration improve navigation accuracy?
• What is RNP and why is it important for modern airspace?
• LDG INHIBIT is displayed during which flight phases?
• Which power source supplies the ESS TR?
• Which capability should be checked before depending on GPS guidance for an approach?
• What is the purpose of a go-around in the approach sequence?
• What are the primary electrical power sources on a modern airliner, including emergency provisions?
• In the case of a lower DU failure, what happens?