Initial Tower Cab Training Block 3 Practice Test

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