Advanced Avionics Practice Test

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• When using onboard weather radar, which of the following management is described as the single most important key to more informative weather radar displays?
• An ILS localizer may be offset by up to how many degrees from the runway heading to still be published as a straight-in approach?
• What is the maximum permissible difference between designated DME and aircraft equipment?
• What are the basic components of an ARINC 429 data word?
• During an ILS approach, how does the FMS provide guidance and how does the autopilot interact with the localizer and glideslope?
• The right level of automation to use for visual approaches is:
• If a radar beam has been fully attenuated, the radar display will show a radar shadow.
• What is autothrottle and when is it typically engaged?
• The right level of automation to use for enroute is:
• What is RAIM and why is it critical for GNSS navigation?
• Which inputs does TCAS II primarily rely on to determine resolution advisories?
• In a scenario where an immediate change requires instant response, what should you do?
• How many satellites are required for a GPS constellation?
• The radar range should be set to provide approximately a 20-minute decision window.
• How does ARINC 664 differ from ARINC 429/629?
• Which mechanism provides GPS integrity information that can indicate availability?
• Which GPWS mode is associated with Unsafe terrain clearance when not in landing configuration?
• What does 'I' in approach name indicate?
• What is the difference between a CVR and an FDR and what data do they capture?
• What is Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) and why is it important?
• Which statement about GPS satellite geometry and positioning accuracy is true?
• During electrical faults, how is power prioritized?
• Which indicator can appear on the HSI to show GPS loss of availability?
• What information is typically shown on fault reporting displays?
• GPS spoofing is defined as which of the following?
• In an FMS, what is the difference between LNAV and VNAV modes?
• For arrival, which option best describes automation use when the workload is increasing?
• Which of the following is not a factor contributing to errors in an inertial navigation system?
• How do DC vs AC power conversion and redundancy support avionics reliability?
• Which automation approach is recommended for departure from busy airports?
• A nav receiver with 'Rho/Theta' capability would be which configuration?
• GPS alignment data during IRU/IRS alignment—why used?
• What distinguishes TAWS from GPWS?
• Which system provides integrity information that can indicate GPS availability?
• GPWS always 'looks down', while EGPWS can 'look ahead'.
• How do Flight Director inputs differ from Autopilot inputs when engaged?
• DME discrepancy is typically expressed in which unit?
• In an integrated cockpit display, which display primarily shows navigation data including route, weather, and traffic?
• Which statement about weather radar tilt and gain is correct?
• During arrival, which option correctly describes automation use when the workload increases?
• What is the difference between Master Warning and Master Caution annunciations?
• Which navigation capability enables direct routing by using onboard navigation databases?
• When a primary EFIS fails, what cockpit backup options are typically available?
• When the primary ADC fails, how do pilots maintain safe airspeed and performance indications?
• Which of the following is not a primary source of attenuation for a radar pulse?
• In a fault-tolerant avionics architecture, redundancy is designed to do what?
• A localizer offset greater than 3 degrees from the runway center-line is designated with an identifier starting with which letter?
• If you are RNP certified you are also CMNPS certified.
• For non-precision approaches, which option aligns with the guideline?
• RAIM accuracy limit for the En-Route phase is closest to what value?
• When conducting an approach made to CAT 2 limits, what are the appropriate limits or restrictions?
• For precision approaches, what automation level is recommended?
• Which term describes a GNSS error source listed in the material?
• What is the role of VDL2 in air-ground data communications?
• In a Rho-Theta navigation display, what does Rho represent?
• Which constraints does VNAV enforce in a flight plan?
• For a practice approach where no landing is intended, what level of restrictions applies?
• What is the primary function of an AHRS in an integrated avionics system?
• Which statement best differentiates DME/VOR navigation from RNAV navigation?
• Which of the following is an incorrect description of CFIT?
• Which GPWS mode is correctly paired with its description?
• Which indicator primarily provides attitude information to the pilot?
• Which component provides vertical guidance in an ILS approach?
• What are common methods to verify avionics software integrity before flight?
• Which characteristic best describes Integrated Modular Avionics in terms of maintenance and weight?
• What is the role of the parity/check bit in ARINC 429 words?
• Which information is not provided by the EHSI?
• The right level of automation to use for abnormal and emergency procedures is:
• Which statement correctly describes the relationship between Rho and Theta in the Rho-Theta coordinate system?
• What is the purpose of marker beacon systems and what are OM, MM, IM?
• What term describes a localizer intercept that indicates you are on center-line when you are actually off course?
• Underwater Locator Beacon depth and broadcast duration: which is correct?
• Which GPWS mode is associated with Excessive terrain closure rate?
• What does RAIM stand for?
• In an immediate-change scenario, which action is indicated?
• VHF direction finding (VDF) accuracy relative to VOR: the statement “VDF just isn’t as accurate as a VOR” is true or false?
• Which of the following is an example of GBAS?
• Which phenomenon describes the bending of radio waves around obstacles?
• What is the correct unit for an ILS frequency?
• For precision approaches, which statement is true about automation?
• Which of the following statements is true about the limits when both RVR A and B are available?
• Which of the following is not a core ILS component?
• What are the main advisory categories in TCAS II?
• Which option is the most reflective radar target according to the radar reflection order?
• What is the role of ECAM vs EICAS in cockpit fault reporting?
• Ice, dry snow and dry hail have the highest radar reflectivity and typically appear red or magenta on the display.
• Which navigation system capability is described as verifying GPS integrity?
• For non-precision approaches, which option best matches the guideline?
• When conducting an approach where both RVR 'A' and 'B' are available, what are the appropriate limits or restrictions?
• Which unit forwards sensor data to the Black Boxes?
• RAIM accuracy limit for the Terminal phase is closest to what value?
• Which GPWS mode is associated with Altitude loss after Takeoff or Go-Around?
• Which of the following is not a data option displayed on the HSI in the described avionics setup?
• ADS-B Out broadcasts what information?
• For non-precision approaches, which automation level should be used?
• Weather radar should be set to an appropriate range to give yourself an approximate how many minute decision window?
• Airborne weather radar cannot display turbulence.
• What is the purpose of standby air data in avionics?
• For the CAP advisory example, what is the effect as to the ground visibility equivalent to '3/4'?
• DME accuracy requirements are which of the following?
• LAAS is an example of GBAS.
• Which option is not a function of an air data computer?
• Which statement describes the role of the Flight Data Acquisition Unit (FDAU)?
• What is the function of an MFD in an avionics suite?
• The PRN signal code used by GPS is repeated every how many milliseconds?
• What is the LORAN frequency range?
• Navigation databases are updated on fixed cycles. What integrity checks are used?
• To satisfy the CMNPS navigation systems requirement, aircraft transiting CDA to/from another continent must be at least equipped with:
• For an immediate change, which option is correct?
• Which statement best contrasts CPDLC and ACARS usage?
• For the CAP Advisory with published visibility '1 RVR 50', what is the minimum ground visibility and RVR/Rwy Vis in feet needed to fly the approach legally?
• In an integrated cockpit, how is the primary flight data represented compared with navigation data?
• CMNPS Airspace is located between which flight levels?
• What is the purpose of a Head-Up Display (HUD) and when is it typically used?
• The minimum navigation equipment for RNPC operation is
• An FMS system is capable of receiving and navigating using an NDB.
• In terminal mode, GPS position accuracy is closest to which value?
• How do SBAS and GBAS differ in navigation accuracy and use?
• If the AHRS fails, which instrument provides attitude information?
• If both RVR 'A' and 'B' are available, what are the appropriate limits?
• CMNPS Transition Airspace is located between which flight levels?
• When conducting an approach made to CAT 1 limits, what are the appropriate limits or restrictions?
• Which statement best describes RNAV and RNP concepts in avionics operations?
• RAIM accuracy limit for the Approach phase is closest to what value?
• ADS-B In provides what benefit to the pilot?
• Which statement about eLORAN is NOT correct?
• What is the core purpose of ARINC 629?
• Which statement correctly describes CPDLC messaging in relation to data link?
• Which set of specifications correctly describes Black Box and Underwater Locator Beacon requirements?
• What is a key advantage of ARINC 664 over older ARINC standards?
• What happens to loads and bus power during a generator failure?
• Which information is always available on the HSI when it is connected to VOR/VOR RNAV/GPS/ADF avionics?
• Which statement about weather radar tilt and gain is most accurate?
• Which statement accurately describes Inner Marker (IM) in terms of its signaling on an approach?
• If a RAIM alert is received, may you continue to use GPS on approach?
• Which statement best describes Inner Marker (IM) signaling on an instrument approach?
• An inertial navigation system error can be caused by leveling gyro drift.
• Which display primarily shows primary flight data such as attitude, airspeed, and altitude?
• Full scale deflection on the CDI during an ILS approach corresponds to how many degrees off?
• To be certified for CMNPS operation, the proportion of total flight time spent by aircraft between 50 and 70 NM off the cleared track is less than 1 hr in about _________ flight hours.
• When conducting an approach where only RVR 'A' is available, what are the appropriate limits or restrictions?
• If only RVR A is available, the applicable RVR value is:
• What is the maximum permissible difference between designated radial and aircraft equipment?
• How does avionics data networking affect fault isolation and redundancy?
• GBAS and SBAS stand for and what they do?
• How should a crew respond to a GNSS loss of signal warning?
• What is the role of self-tests in avionics and which components commonly perform them?
• What are the symptoms of an AHRS failure and how does the flight controls system respond?
• To be certified for CMNPS operation, the proportion of total flight time spent by aircraft 30 NM or more off the cleared track is less than 1 hr in about ______ flight hours.
• Which statement correctly contrasts RNAV and RNP in navigation performance expectations?
• In GPS terminology, ephemeris refers to which information?
• What are common consequences of a pitot-static system failure on airspeed and altitude readings?
• What does FDE stand for and what is its purpose?
• Which unit is used to express DME distance?
• If you are flying a magnetic heading of 090° and your fixed card ADF reads 165°, what heading would your RMI point to?
• During IRU/IRS alignment after power-up, what is its primary purpose?
• Name three key components of an ILS approach and their function.
• For precision approaches, which option aligns with the guideline?
• The azimuth card is most accurately described as which of the following?
• Which statement is correct for CAT 1 limits?
• When conducting an approach made for practice, where no landing is intended, what are the appropriate limits or restrictions?
• On radar displays, high reflectivity is commonly shown as which color?
• Which weather type does a Stormscope detect?
• In departure from busy airports, which option best describes the automation approach?
• In Rho-Theta notation, what does Theta represent?
• During arrival, what automation approach is advised until workload rises to safety and efficiency concerns?
• Which mechanisms provide GNSS integrity monitoring beyond RAIM in modern receivers?
• Which device computes true airspeed and Mach number?
• Which statement best contrasts ARINC 429 and ARINC 629 regarding topology and fault tolerance?
• ILS localizers and glideslopes accuracy and factors affecting accuracy?
• What does EADI stand for?
• Which term describes a GNSS error source associated with ionospheric effects?
• Which GPWS mode is associated with Too far below glideslope?
• The CMNPS off-track distance category includes which range?
• Which of the following is a CPDLC message example?
• What is the orbital altitude of GPS satellites in kilometers?
• Which of the following is an SBAS?
• When conducting an approach where no RVR or Ground Vis reports are available, what are the appropriate limits or restrictions?
• Canadian VOR alignment tolerance is maintained at how many degrees?
• What is LPV and how does WAAS enable it?
• How many atomic clocks are on board each GPS satellite?
• How are essential vs nonessential electrical buses used in avionics power management?
• To satisfy the CMNPS navigation systems requirement, aircraft operating on high-level airways or company-approved routes must be at least equipped with:
• True or False: The relative geometry of satellites can affect GPS positioning accuracy.
• New Black Boxes must be capable of at least how many hours of data?
• ILS accuracy factors and what degrades them?
• The minimum components of an ILS are Localizer, Glidepath, and which additional system?
• Where is the Flight Data Acquisition Unit (FDAU) located?
• Which components provide redundancy to ensure avionics continue operation during faults?
• What is the role of a standby attitude indicator and when is it used?
• Which sensors feed an AHRS?
• How is cyber-security addressed in modern avionics architecture?
• Which statement describes using automation during departure from busy airports?
• Which of the following best describes GPS spoofing mitigations?