Initial Tower Cab Training Block 3 Practice Test

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• What is a list of items to be covered during a position relief briefing called?
• In the event of ground radio failure, what should you attempt after following lost communications procedures?
• What is the first action to take when an aircraft reports a NAVAID malfunction?
• A determination can be made as to whether an aircraft on the ground has an operable receiver, but no transmitter, by asking the pilot to
• When can you assume control of an aircraft being transferred to you?
• During which step does the relieving specialist verify the correctness of information received?
• Which description best matches how a formation flight should be controlled?
• What is the purpose of runway guard lights?
• What is the primary purpose of coordinating with Approach Control during busy airport operations?
• In an emergency situation, an Alert#3 would indicate a(n) ?
• What is the term for helicopter movement above the surface at slow speed, generally below 20 knots and 25 feet AGL?
• What is the role of NOTAMs in tower operations?
• A Mandatory Occurrence Report must be made for any occurrence involving air traffic services for which the collection of associated safety related data and conditions is mandatory.
• Inside the ILS Outer Marker or the fix used in lieu of the OM, do not authorize vehicles/aircraft to operate in the ILS critical area when conditions are a reported ceiling ? feet or visibility ? miles. Which combination is correct?
• If a pilot reports heavy traffic on the taxi route, what is the proper action?
• Which set of options correctly identifies the participating and nonparticipating aircraft in MARSA separation?
• How should you coordinate crossing runways with intersecting traffic?
• How do you determine which runway is in use on the control tower display?
• If a pilot reports an in-flight equipment malfunction, you must determine the nature and extent of what?
• Aircraft assigned an EDCT should depart as close as possible to the EDCT but not earlier than how many minutes before and not later than how many minutes after the EDCT?
• What phraseology is useful when describing crosswind approaches or patterns?
• Issue the measured distance from the intersection to the runway end rounded down to the nearest ? feet to any pilot who requests and to all military aircraft.
• Which designation indicates Runway 28 Right?
• When giving or receiving a position relief briefing, which action should a specialist avoid?
• Which factor is not listed as limiting the ability to provide additional services?
• Which two practices help reduce runway incursions during busy periods?
• What signals or lights are used by controllers to indicate 'continue' to a taxiing pilot after a clearance?
• What is the purpose of the four step position relief briefing process?
• Which factor is a common cause of problems during the position relief briefing?
• In high-traffic ground conditions, what practice helps reduce taxiway congestion?
• The phraseology used to assign a Standard Instrument Departure (SID) is ?
• What is an example of the phraseology used for an abbreviated departure clearance?
• Traffic advisories are NOT provided to an aircraft when the aircraft is in which airspace?
• Which statement correctly describes vertical and lateral separation?
• What marks the moment that responsibility has been assumed in a relief handover?
• One of the methods employed by Traffic Management personnel to minimize delays is which of the following?
• What is wake turbulence separation and when does it apply?
• Which term describes the process of handing over duties between the oncoming and outgoing specialists?
• Ground control must obtain approval from which entity before authorizing an aircraft or vehicle to cross or use any portion of an active runway?
• What should ground control provide to pilots to minimize taxiway congestion?
• What is the correct action when you observe a runway boundary crossing without clearance?
• If the altimeter is 28.89, what is the lowest usable flight level?
• What is the first action to take when a NAVAID malfunction is suspected?
• Departure information for departing aircraft includes braking action for the runway in use when which advisories are in effect?
• What is the supervisor's role in high-workload tower operations?
• An aircraft ID may contain up to ? characters
• Which part of the clearance identifies the airway or route to fly after takeoff?
• How should you respond when a go-around is initiated by a pilot?
• What is the first step in the position relief briefing process?
• Who has the authority to issue a runway change during an arrival/departure flow when conditions require it?
• What is the primary purpose of a runway hold-short instruction?
• What value is the distance rounded down to the nearest feet when measuring from the intersection to the runway end?
• Which action best describes maintaining safe spacing when traffic is heavy on the taxi route?
• When issuing a crossing clearance, which factors should be confirmed to ensure safety?
• What unit is used for minimum SVFR visibility in fixed-wing operations?
• During busy periods, which statement reflects a recommended practice to reduce runway incursions?
• When issuing a taxi-to-takeoff instruction near a runway crossing, what information must be included?
• A taxiing aircraft or vehicle crosses a hold-short line without clearance. What is your immediate instruction?
• Which action best reduces confusion when issuing a runway change?
• Which unit is responsible for relaying the closure of a VFR flight plan to the Flight Service Station (FSS)?
• How can you verify runway safety during periods of high traffic?
• How should you phrase a hold-short clearance to a pilot?
• What information should you document after a significant incident in the tower?
• Which unit is responsible for relaying information to Flight Service Station (FSS) about closing VFR flight plans after Ground Control initiates the request?
• Which action should be avoided during the briefing?
• During which step in the position relief briefing process does the relieving specialist review the SIA?
• During the position relief briefing, problems are most likely to arise due to heavy reliance on which factor?
• When issuing a taxi clearance to a runway, which item must be confirmed as correct?
• What phraseology is used to issue the time a pilot can expect to start engines when gate hold procedures are in effect?
• Which condition triggers supervisory notification in abnormal tower operations?
• Which control unit is the source of the emergency checklist for Academy Tower emergencies?
• Which statement about helicopter fuel use is correct?
• How should you control formation flight?
• If a pilot responds with "Go ahead" after your instruction, what should you do next?
• An example of the phraseology used to add a transition onto a SID is ?
• If an arriving aircraft reports a tailwind component, what action is recommended?
• What is the purpose of hold-short points in taxi clearances?
• What does the phrase 'Rest Of Route Unchanged' imply about the route beyond the amendment?
• Which term describes helicopter movement just above the surface at slow speed?
• When should use of another controller's airspace be coordinated for an aircraft under your control?
• Name a common human-factor risk in tower operations and a mitigation technique.
• Before issuing a takeoff clearance, what should you verify about the active runway?
• Which of the following best describes 'Victor Ten' in aviation phraseology?
• Ground control shall ensure strip-marking is completed for instructions or clearances issued or received. Which item completes this requirement?
• When is it permissible to clear an aircraft for release to the runway?
• Who conducts the verbal briefing?
• Who is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the position relief briefing?
• What is the standard procedure if radio failure occurs on the ground?
• Which description correctly defines lateral separation?
• Which action should be taken when crossing runways with intersecting traffic to ensure safety?
• Which items are typically documented after a significant incident?
• Which statement best describes how sequencing and spacing affects safety and traffic flow?
• Before observing the operational situation and work environment that you are to relieve, what should you review first?
• Why is standard phraseology essential in tower communications?
• At Academy Tower, an emergency with low hydraulic pressure is considered an Alert # __.
• After the relieving specialist indicates to the specialist being relieved that the position has been previewed, what may begin?
• What is the standard call-sign procedure when addressing a departing aircraft?
• Which of the following is an example of the correct phraseology used to request an aircraft to hold short of a runway?
• What is the proper action for an aborted takeoff due to an engine issue?
• Which phrase would a controller use to indicate the engine start time under gate holds?
• Which of the following is NOT a use of CRU-X information?
• What should you do if a pilot misreads a clearance and reads back incorrectly?
• How should you monitor a taxi route for safety?
• At Academy Tower, Ground Control shall pass requests to close VFR flight plans to which unit for relay to FSS?
• If two aircraft on final approach are too close, what action should you take?
• The four-step position relief briefing process is designed to ensure complete transfer of information.
• At AAC Airport, what is the correct phraseology to taxi an aircraft from Spartan Aviation, that is requesting an intersection departure?
• What action should you take if a vehicle enters the active runway without clearance?
• When a taxi clearance to a runway is issued to an aircraft, confirm that the aircraft has the correct
• What should be specified when NOT included in the SID?
• Hold For Release (HFR) instructions are ? .
• Which report is required for occurrences involving air traffic services where data collection is mandatory?
• In a MARSA procedure, separation is provided between participating military aircraft and which other aircraft?
• Which statement about helicopter ground taxiing compared with hover taxiing is true?
• When operating in VFR conditions with an ATC authorization to maintain VFR- on -top, aircraft must ? .
• What should you consider when an arriving aircraft reports a tailwind component?
• How do you communicate a temporary runway closure to pilots?
• Who must be notified when a departing aircraft is being taxied to a non-active runway?
• What does the Status Information Area (SIA) display?
• In the phrase 'C172PT, Academy Ground, Rwy 28R at C, taxi via GBC, Hold short on Rwy 16', what does 'Academy Ground' denote?
• In a NORDO scenario, which sequence is recommended to reestablish contact?
• When informed that an aircraft is responding to a TCAS Resolution Advisory (RA), you should NOT which action?
• What is the minimum ground visibility required for fixed wing SVFR operations (excluding scheduled air carrier) ?
• Which statement about standard phraseology is true?
• Which of the following is a plausible set of options where the correct answer is to stop before the runway?
• What should you do if you observe a near-miss on the ground?
• What is the recommended response to a report of equipment failure affecting safe operations?
• When you believe an aircraft is experiencing a communications failure, broadcast clearance through any available means of communication, including the voice feature of
• When the Academy FDIO is OTS, what action must be taken by the FD position?
• When should you request a readback of runway hold-short instructions?
• A controller's responsibility for applying Traffic Management initiatives and programs do NOT have priority over which requirement?
• Which airport lighting components are typically used during night operations?
• In a MARSA arrangement, separation is provided between participating military aircraft and which of the following?
• At Academy Tower, Ground Control receives the emergency checklist from which entity?
• When should radio communication of an aircraft under your control be transferred?
• In what scenario would you issue a runway change during an arrival/departure flow?
• SVFR Operations in weather less than VFR minima are authorized when ? .
• When wind is from 270 degrees at 12 knots with gusts to 20, which runway alignment generally minimizes crosswind exposure?
• Which sequence of actions is appropriate after observing a ground near-miss?
• Which phraseology is used to amend a previously issued clearance?
• Which entity is responsible for authorizing crossing of an active runway?
• Which of the following is used to denote the location of an intersection departure in the AAC example?
• Local control must verbally specify a runway to be crossed preceded by which word?
• Why is coordination with Approach Control important in a busy airport?
• Which two sources should you verify to confirm the active runway?
• When two aircraft request takeoff on parallel runways, what is your primary consideration?
• In an amendment to route clearance, which component is modified?
• Avoid clearances that require greater than normal taxiing power for which aircraft?
• The first priority of air traffic controllers includes separation of aircraft and what other action?
• What must hold-short lines require from pilots to be valid?
• When does assumption of the position take place?
• When you receive information that an emergency landing will be made with explosive cargo aboard, inform the pilot of which areas?
• FD relays tower visibility to other tower positions, McAllister FSS, and ?
• What is an example of the phraseology used to tell a pilot what routing to expect beyond a short range clearance limit if the route differs from what was filed?
• What should you avoid when issuing taxi instructions?
• When an amendment affects only part of the route, which portion is clarified as unchanged?
• Do not use the word " ? " in conjunction with authorization for aircraft to taxi.
• Traffic advisories are NOT provided to an aircraft when the pilot requests omission.
• Which statement about wake turbulence in parallel takeoffs is true?
• A taxi clearance to an assigned takeoff runway authorizes crossing which taxiways?
• Which marking consists of four yellow lines, two solid and two dashed, extending across the width of the taxiway?
• In phraseology, what does the segment 'Victor Fourteen' designate in a clearance?
• What is the proper phrase to initiate a taxi clearance to Runway 27 for an outbound aircraft?
• Which statement best describes the effect of 'Amendment to route Rest Of Route Unchanged' on the cleared route?
• Do not issue ? instructions dependent upon the movement of arrival aircraft on the runway
• Which statement best describes the clearance to cross taxiways on the way to a takeoff runway?
• Who is equally responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the position relief briefing?
• When an emergency occurs on the airport proper, what action should be taken regarding traffic?
• When sequencing arrivals on parallel runways, what must be maintained?
• What action should you take if weather deteriorates during approach operations?
• What is the primary objective of runway incursion prevention in the control tower?
• What does the designation 'Rwy 28R' refer to?
• Which of the following is Not a duty of the Clearance Delivery position?
• In an emergency situation, an Alert#2 would indicate a(n) ?
• What phraseology is used to clear an aircraft to Tulsa Airport via J104?
• Which statement best describes the recommended phraseology for describing a crosswind traffic pattern?
• Which option shows the correct example of a SID with its associated transition as given in the material?
• When should you issue a 'continue' instruction at a hold short?
• What is the recommended method to communicate a runway change to pilots?
• What is always included when issuing a departure clearance for relay to an aircraft by an FSS dispatcher?
• How does 'sequencing and spacing' relate to tower operations?
• Avoid clearances that require small aircraft or helicopters to taxi in proximity to taxiing or which type of helicopters?
• Hover-taxiing altitude and speed are generally below which values?
• What phraseology is used for clearing an aircraft to the Tulsa Airport via V14?
• In a position relief, the verbal briefing is conducted by which person?
• Which phraseology would normally be used to clear an aircraft to a destination as filed with a specified altitude?
• When an aircraft is responding to an RA, traffic advisories and safety alerts regarding terrain and obstructions should be provided for which aircraft?
• If a potential conflict exists on a taxi route, what clearance should you issue to a taxiing aircraft?
• When must you issue a safety alert?
• If an arriving aircraft is inside the ILS Outer Marker, under which weather condition would you not authorize vehicles to operate in the ILS critical area?
• What is the essential goal of maintaining proper sequencing and spacing on final approach and departure paths?
• What immediate action should be taken if you observe an aircraft crossing a runway boundary without clearance?
• Controllers are allowed to provide additional services to the extent possible, contingent upon higher priority duties, radar limitations, traffic volume, and ?