AE3 Exam Questions Flashcards
To what training manual(s) should you refer to study general principles of leadership?
A) Military requirements for Petty Officer Third Class, NAVEDTRA 12044
B) Basic Military Requirements, NAVEDTRA 12018
C) Both A and B
D) Blue Hackets Manual
C) Both A and B
In what year were the pay grades E-8 and E-9 established?
A) 1958
B) 1948
C) 1942
D) 1911
A) 1958
In what year was the first use of a pilot ejection seat used for emergency escape?
A) 1943
B) 1945
C) 1951
D) 1949
D) 1949
What was the first operationally equipped jet plane in history to fly faster than 1,00 mph?
A) F9F-2/5 Panther
B) F2H-1 Banshee
C) F8U-1 Crusader
D) FJ-1 Fury
C) F8U-1 Crusader
The ABF rating operates, maintains, and performs maintenance on aviation fueling and lubricating oil systems.
A) True
B) False
A) True
ABF (Aviation boatswains mate fuel)
As a member of a line maintenance crew, what are your first duties as an Airman?
A) Move aircraft
B) Participate in working parties
C) Stand security watches
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
The first requirement for an enlisted rating in aviation pertained to what type of work?
A) Radio
B) Ordinance
C) Electrical
D) Mechanics
D) Mechanics
What was the name of the worlds first nuclear powered aircraft carrier?
A) USS Nimitz
B) USS Forrestal
C) USS Enterprise
D) USS Coral Sea
C) USS Enterprise
Who established the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) on all operating aircraft carried in 1967?
A) President of the United States
B) Secretary of the Navy
C) Secretary of Defense
D) Chief of Naval Operations
D) Chief of Naval Operations
In what year did the Secretary of Defense lift the ban, allowing women into combat roles and combat ship assignments?
A) 1994
B) 1991
C) 1993
D) 1992
C) 1993
What rating maintains and repairs gasoline engines and associated automotive systems?
A) AME
B) AMH
C) AMS
D) AS
D) AS
On March 1948, the Navy’s first jet carrier landing was made on what aircraft carrier?
A) USS Boxer
B) USS Lexington
C) USS Langley
D) USS Saratoga
A) USS Boxer
What do the S-3 Viking, SH-3 Sea King, and SH-2 Seasprite have in common?
A) They are used for troop transport
B) All are helicopters
C) Their mission is to locate and track submarines
D) They are built by the same aircraft manufacturer
C) Their mission is to locate and track submarines
What rating is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing armament equipment?
A) AA
B) AM
C) AO
D) AG
C) AO
What rating packs and rigs parachutes and life rafts?
A) AW
B) PR
C) AT
D) AD
B) PR
At the end of 1911, what total number of aircraft did the Navy have?
A) Three
B) Four
C) One
D) Two
A) Three
Conduct that is fraternization is excused when which, if any, of the following conditions are met?
A) There is mutual agreement
B) Parties are in different jobs at the same command
C) Parties later get married
D) None of the above
D) None of the above
Which of the following safety precautions should be observed when an ohmmeter is used?
A) Always start with the highest scale of the meter
B) De-energize the circuit before connecting the meter
C) Observe proper polarity
D) All of the above
B) De-energize the circuit before connecting the meter
With training, you should be able to activate the EEBD within the maximum period of what time?
A) 20 seconds
B) 40 seconds
C) 10 seconds
D) 30 seconds
D) 30 seconds
Which of the following countries is NOT working toward acquiring nuclear weapons capability?
A) France
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Iran
D) Iraq
A) France
For procurement of the aircraft hardware from supply, the specification number and factory part number are converted to what number?
A Cross-reference numbers B Stock numbers C Air Force-Navy numbers D Standard numbers
B Stock numbers
A toroidal core is used in a saturable-core reactor o counteract which of the following effects?
A Hysteresis
B Copper loss
C Both A and B above
D The effect of load flux on control flux
D The effect of load flux on control flux
What is the angle between the chord line and the relative wind called?
A The angle of attack
B The angle of incidence
C The result angle
D The control angle
A The angle of attack
What person is the head of the Navy Department?
A The Secretary of the Navy
B The CNO
C The Secretary of Defense
D The DCNO
A The Secretary of the Navy
What department is responsible for the combat information center?
A Administration
B Maintenance
C Air
D Operations
D Operations
What name is given to a group of devices that either produce light or use light in their operation?
A Optometry
B Optokenetic
C Optoelectronic
D Ophthalmology
C Optoelectronic
Polarization has what effects on an electrical cell?
A Decreases internal resistance, thereby decreasing the output voltage
B Decreases internal resistance, thereby increasing the ouput voltage
C Increases internal resistance, thereby increasing the output voltage
D Increases internal resistance, thereby decreasing the output voltage
D Increases internal resistance, thereby decreasing the output voltage
How many different models of anti-g suits are used in the navy?
A Two
B Four
C Three
D One
A Two
Which of the following systems are control systems?
A Open-loop
B Closed-loop
C Both A and B above
D All of the above
C Both A and B above
At-sea, which of the following indications may be a symptom of a dangerous condition?
A Wisp of smoke
B Minor loss of Power
C Excessive warmth of a bulkhead
D All of the above
D All of the above
Compared to the VOM, the electronic digital multimeter has which of the following advantages?
A It Has a higher input impedance
B it can be read directly without using a scale
C it had little or no loading effect on the circuit under test
D All of the above
D All of the above
A material whose resistance decreases as the temperature increases has what temperature coefficient?
A Positive
B Zero
C Neutral
D Negative
D Negative
Which of the following conditions is the most probable cause for a grounded circuit?
A A tripped circuit breaker
B Frayed insulation on wiring
C A blown fuse
D Loose terminal lugs
B Frayed insulation on wiring
What term is used to define abnormal resistance or impedance that interferes with the normal signal flow?
A Reduction
B Reflectometry
C Discontinuity
D Distortion
C Discontinuity
Aluminum has the tendency to flow away from a point where pressure is applied. This tendency is known as?
A Crystallization
B Creep
C Flowing
D Feed through l
B Creep
What letter suffix in the wire identification identifies the wire as being a ground?
A B
B A
C N
D C
C N
The output of the phase detector in a phase-angle voltmeter is proportional to the signal amplitude multiplied by which of the following angles of phase difference?
A Tangent
B Cotangent
C Sine
D Cosine
D Cosine
Why must materials to be soldered be cleaned just prior to the soldering process?
A To ensure the solder will adhere to the surface
B To prevent the solder from becoming brittle from impurities and eventually failing
C To prevent an uneven flow of solder to the surface
D Each of the above
A To ensure the solder will adhere to the surface
What type of indication device is usually installed in the stator circuit of a torque synchro system?
A An overload indicator
B A voltmeter indicator
C A blown-fuse indicator
D An ohmmeter indicator
A An overload indicator
The issuance of aviation ordnance is a function of what department?
A Air operations
B Weapons
C Security
D Administration
D Weapons
The terms right or left used in relation to any of the structural units refer to the right or left of the pilot seated in the cockpit?
A True
B False
B False
What is the main advantage of a shunt motor over a series motor?
A A shunt motor maintains a more constant speed under varying load conditions than a series motor
B A shunt motor develops higher torque at lower speeds than a series motor
C A shunt motor can be operated at higher speeds than a series motor
D A shunt motor draws less current from the source than a series motor
A A shunt motor maintains a more constant speed under varying load conditions than a series motor
On a Vernier micrometer, the ten spaces on the vernier are equivalent to what number of spaces on the thimble?
A Nine
B Twelve
C Five
D Seven
A Nine
The personnel that rig, pack, and inspect survival equipment are commonly called Parachute Riggers. What is the correct title for this rating?
A Survival Riggers
B Aircrew Survival Equipmentman (PR)
C Ejection and Survival Technicians
D Aircrew support Technicians
B Aircrew Survival Equipmentman (PR)
The coil in a galvanometer rotates to allow measurement of current. Which of the following actions cause this reaction?
A Tension of the hairspring and the magnetism produced by the permanent magnet
B Magnetism of the permanent magnet and magnetism produced by current in the movable cool
C Current flowing in opposite directions through two coils
D Magnetism produced by current flowing in the movable coil and the tension of the hairspring
B Magnetism of the permanent magnet and magnetism produced by current in the movable coil
You should NEVER take which of the following items into a magazine?
A Naked lights
B Matches
C Both A and B
C Both A and B
How many levels of decontamination are there?
A Four
B One
C Three
D Two
A Four
What is the purpose of the small hook on the double rescue hook?
A Secure medieval litter to the aircraft
B Handling light cargo
C Attachment of a rescue device
D For hoisting personnel
B Handling light cargo
The forces that act through the center of gravity of a gyro and do not cause precession are referred to by what term?
A Forces of erection
B Forces of induction
C Forces of isolation
D Forces of translation
D Forces of translation
Which of the following is NOT a major classification of DC generators?
A Lap- wound
B Series- wound
C Compound- wound
D Shunt- wound
A Lap- Wound
At what intervals are the aircraft directors usually positioned along the flight deck during operations that require taxiing of aircraft?
A 50-100 ft
B 20-40 ft
C 5-10 ft
D 100-200 ft
A 50-100 ft
When you are testing a transistor with a transistor tester, for the reading to have a +/- 15 percent accuracy, the resistance from the emitter to base must be what minimum value?
A 50 ohms
B 300 ohms
C 200 ohms
D 100 ohms
B 300 ohms
Before replacing a major component in an aircraft, the AE should make which of the following determinations?
A Whether the intended replacement is a suitable substitute
B Whether the appropriate work center has been assigned the replacement task
C Whether the repair will require a test flight
D whether the component is defective
D Whether the component is defective
You are reading a wire identification code . Which of the following types of information can you gain?
A Circuit function
B Wire size
C Wire segment
D Each of the above
D Each of the above
Which of the following letters is NOT used to identify a wire identify a wire segment?
A E
B Z
C X
D O
D O
What type of voltmeter is a precision voltmeter that compares an unknown voltage with an internal reference voltage?
A phase-angle voltmeter
B Fluke Model 8100A
C Time-domain Reflectometry
D Differentual voltmeter
D Differential voltmeter
Which of the following types of meters are contained in multimeter?
A Ammeter, voltmeter, and ohmmeter
B Voltmeter, frequency meter, and ohmmeter
C Frequency meter, ohmmeter, and ammeter
D Frequency meter, ammeter, and voltmeter
A Ammeter, voltmeter, and ohmmeter
A megger is prevented from exceeding its rated output voltage by the action of a…
A Variable resistor
B Voltage regulator
C Friction clutch
D Diode limited
C Friction clutch
For precise resistance measurements, you should use what instruments?
A Megger
B Wheatstone
C Multimeter
D Ohmmeter
B Wheatstone
When stamping wires or cables, the distance between markings should not exceed what maximum distance?
A 3 inches
B 15 inches
C 6 inches
D 24 inche
B 15 inches
When a multimeter is not being used, the selector switch should be in which of the following positions?
A Low resistance
B High DC volts
C High resistance
D High AC volts
D High AC volts
An ammeter is is connected into a circuit in which of the following ways?
A In parallel with the circuit
B In series-parallel with the circuit
C Both 1 and 2 above
D In series with the circuit
D In series with the circuit
What instrument should you use to troubleshoot fuel quantity coaxial cables?
A Ammeter
B Time-domain reflectometer
C Phase-angle voltmeter
D Wheatstone bridge
B Time-domain reflectometer
A permanent-magnet, moving-coil meter mechanism can be adapted to measure alternating current and voltage if it is used with which of the following devices?
A A transformer
B A rectifier
C A reactor
D A transponder
A A rectifier
Which of the following values can be measured by using an oscilloscope?
A Frequency
B Voltage amplitude
C Phase difference
D Each of the above
D Each of the above
Before making an adjustment to any system, you should consult which of the following publications?
A NAVSUP 2002
B MIM
C IPB
D NATOPS
B MIM
Which of the following is standar feature of the Fluke Model 8100A digital multimeter?
A A selectable input filter
B A full four-digit readout
C A power source of 115 volts or 230 volts can be used
D Each of the above
D Each of the above
To test insulation for high resistance, grounds, and leakage, what meter should you use?
A Megger
B Multimeter
C Ohmmeter
D VTVM
A Megger
A dual trace oscilloscope differs from a dual- beam osilloscope in that dual the dual trace device uses (a) what number of electron beams and (b) what number of channels?
A a-1 b-2
B a-2 b-1
C a-1 b-1
D a-2 b-1
A a-1 b-2
To read a vernier caliper, you must be able to understand which of the following scales?
A Steel rule
B Vernier
C Both A and B
D British thermal unit
C Both A and B
Scheduling workloads to ensure the efficient movement of all aircraft and parts through the AIMD is the responsibility of what branch?
A Quality assurance
B Supply
C Material control
D Production control
D Production control
What is the force that is created by an airfoil?
A Gravity
B Lift
C Drag
D Thrust
B Lift
What are two available lengths of the TF-1A and TD-1b tie-down chain assemblies?
A 10 and 15 ft
B 9 and 14 ft
C 20 and 25 ft
D 5 and 10 ft
B 9 and 14 ft
When an aircraft fails to hook in an arresting gear cable and is required to enter the traffic pattern again, the action is known by what term?
A Bolter
B Miss
C Skip
D Wave-off
A Bolter
When a series DC motor is operated without a load, which of the following conditions occurs?
A The armature draws excessive current
B The voltage requirement increases
C The armature speeds out of control
D The armature will not turn
C The armature speeds out of control
Why is a lockwasher NOT used with an aluminum terminal?
A The washer will reduce conductivity at the terminal
B The washer will increase resistance and heat causing eventual failure
C The washer will gouge the lug and cause deterioration
D The washer will set up a corrosive action between dissimilar metals
C The washer will gouge the lug and cause deterioration
The emergency escape breathing device (EEBD) supplies breathable air for what maximum period of time?
A 25 minutes
B 20 minutes
C 15 minutes
D 10 minutes
C 15 minutes