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1
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When you are actively descending or climbing with VNAV engaged, if the ALT INTV switch is pushed, the next altitude restriction in the FMC will be _________.
A. increased by 1,000 feet
B. changed to correspond with the altitude in the MCP altitude window
C. eliminated

A

C. eliminated

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What does GA indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?
A. The autothrottle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit displayed on the thrust mode display.
B. The autothrottle maintains thrust at reduced go-around setting.
C. The autothrottle maintains speed commanded by the FMC. The autothrottle is limited to the N1 value shown on the thrust mode display.

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B. The autothrottle maintains thrust at reduced go-around setting.

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What does N1 indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?
A. The autothrottle maintains thrust at reduced go-around setting or full go-around N1 limit.
B. The autothrottle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit displayed on the thrust mode display, including full go-around N1 setting.
C. The autothrottle maintains speed commanded by the FMC. The autothrottle is limited to the N1 value shown
on the thrust mode display.

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B. The autothrottle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit displayed on the thrust mode display, including full go-around N1 setting.

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What does THR HLD indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?
A. The autothrottle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit displayed on the thrust mode display.
B. The thrust lever autothrottle servos are inhibited; the pilot can set the thrust levers manually.
C. No autothrottle mode engaged. The thrust lever autothrottle servos are inhibited; the pilot can set thrust levers manually.

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B. The thrust lever autothrottle servos are inhibited; the pilot can set the thrust levers manually.

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Unless ________, Autopilot engagement in CMD or CWS is inhibited.
A. No force is being applied to the control wheel.
B. The STAB TRIM AUTOPILOT cutout switch is at NORMAL
C. all answers are correct

A

C. all answers are correct

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While you are in the pitch mode, VNAV SPD commands _______
A. pitch to hold MCP selected altitude or uncorrected barometric altitude
B. the AFDS to maintain the FMC speed displayed on the airspeed indicator and/or the CDU CLIMB or DESCENT pages
C. the AFDS to maintain FMC altitude or descent path with pitch commands

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B. the AFDS to maintain the FMC speed displayed on the airspeed indicator and/or the CDU CLIMB or DESCENT pages

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7
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The VERT SPEED (Vertical Speed) Thumbwheel sets ___________.
A. vertical speed in VERT SPEED display
B. vertical speed on the FMC
C. all answers are correct

A

A. vertical speed in VERT SPEED display

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8
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On the 737, the F/Ds can be operated __________.
A. with or without the A/P and A/T
B. only with the A/T
C. only with the A/P and A/T

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A. with or without the A/P and A/T

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9
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While in you are in Altitude Hold, if the Altitude Selector on the Mode Control Panel is rotated in any direction, the ______mode is armed.
A. VNAV
B. V/S
C. LVL CHG

A

B. V/S

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10
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Looking at the Mode Control Panel, Speed mode engages automatically when:
A. ALT ACQ engages or ALT HOLD engages
B. V/S engages or G/S capture occurs
C. all answers are correct

A

C. all answers are correct

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To engage a TO/GA mode for takeoff ______________ and you have to press either TO/GA switch
A. one FD switch must be ON
B. both FD switches must be ON
C. either FD switch ON or OFF

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B. both FD switches must be ON

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12
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What does SINGLE CH indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS?
A. for a single A/P ILS approach, indicates that the autoland system has completed all required test, and will function properly
B. for a single A/P ILS approach, annunciates after localizer capture and remains on for entire approach
C. all answers are correct

A

B. for a single A/P ILS approach, annunciates after localizer capture and remains on for entire approach

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What does CWS R indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS?
A. pitch mode engaged in CWS
B. the autopilot is inoperative
C. roll mode engaged in CWS

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C. roll mode engaged in CWS

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14
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In the pitch mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation ALT ACQ commands _______.
A. the AFDS to maintain the IAS/MACH window airspeed or Mach
B. pitch to hold MCP selected altitude or uncorrected barometric altitude
C. a transition maneuver entered automatically from a V/S, LVL CHG, or VNAV climb or descent to the selected MCP altitude.

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C. a transition maneuver entered automatically from a V/S, LVL CHG, or VNAV climb or descent to the selected MCP altitude.

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15
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What does CWS P indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS?
A. roll mode engaged in CWS
B. the autopilot is inoperative
C. pitch mode engaged in CWS

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C. pitch mode engaged in CWS

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16
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To engage a TO/GA mode for go-around, press either TO/GA switch when _______
A. Inflight below 2000 feet radio altitude
B. not in takeoff mode and either F/D switch ON or OFF
C. all answers are correct

A

C. all answers are correct

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17
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In the pitch mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation ALT HOLD commands _______.
A. a transition maneuver entered automatically from a V/S, LVL CHG, or VNAV climb or descent to the selected MCP altitude.
B. the AFDS to maintain the IAS/MACH window airspeed or Mach
C. pitch to hold MCP selected altitude or uncorrected barometric altitude at which ALT HOLD switch was pushed

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C. pitch to hold MCP selected altitude or uncorrected barometric altitude at which ALT HOLD switch was pushed

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18
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What does CMD indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS?
A. one or both autopilots are disengaged
B. one or both autopilots are engaged
C. the flight director is ON and the autopilot is either OFF or engaged in CWS

A

B. one or both autopilots are engaged

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19
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The AFDS ( Autopilot Flight Director System ) is a dual system consisting of _____individual FCCs ( flight control computers ) and a single mode control panel.
A. one
B. two
C. three

A

B. two

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20
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When you are in a single A/P operation, full automatic flare and touchdown capability and A/P go-around capability are ______.
A. available
B. not available

A

B. not available

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21
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What does RETARD indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?
A. The autothrottle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit displayed on the thrust mode display.
B. Displayed while autothrottle moves thrust levers to the aft stop. RETARD mode is followed by ARM mode.
C. The autothrottle maintains speed commanded by the FMC. The autothrottle is limited to the N1 value shown on the thrust mode display.

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B. Displayed while autothrottle moves thrust levers to the aft stop. RETARD mode is followed by ARM mode.

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22
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Pushing the Approach (APP) Switch arms the AFDS for what?
A. LNAV and VNAV capture only if an RNAV approach is selected in the FMC
B. localizer and glideslope capture
C. any LNAV and VNAV capture

A

B. localizer and glideslope capture

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23
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If you push the Altitude Hold (ALT HLD) switch, this commands pitch to hold ___________________.
A. corrected barometric altitude to the nearest 1,000 feet at which the switch was pressed
B. uncorrected barometric altitude at which the switch was pressed
C. uncorrected barometric altitude to the nearest 1,000 feet at which the switch was pressed

A

B. uncorrected barometric altitude at which the switch was pressed

24
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What does FMC SPD indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?
A. The autothrottle maintains speed commanded by the FMC. The autothrottle is limited to the N1 value shown on the thrust mode display.
B. The autothrottle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit displayed on the thrust mode display.
C. The autothrottle maintains speed set in the MCP IAS/MACH display. The autothrottle is limited to the N1 value shown on the thrust mode display.

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A. The autothrottle maintains speed commanded by the FMC. The autothrottle is limited to the N1 value shown on the thrust mode display.

25
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The VERT SPEED (Vertical Speed) Display window _____ when V/S is ______.
A. displays; not active
B. blanks; not active
C. blanks; active

A

B. blanks; not active

26
Q

While the Autopilot is engaged, the use of Aileron Trim is _______.
A. prohibited
B. allowed above FL250
C. allowed below FL250

A

A. prohibited

27
Q

Pushing the LNAV Switch commands the AFDS roll to intercept and track the active _______ on the Mode Control Panel.
A. VOR radial
B. FMC route
C. LOC

A

B. FMC route

28
Q

What following indications are displayed in the A/P status display located above the attitude indicator?
A. CMD, FD, 1 CH
B. CWS P, CWS R
C. all answers are correct

A

C. all answers are correct

29
Q

In the roll mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation HDG SEL commands _______.
A. the aircraft to turn to, or remain on the heading selected in the MCP Heading Display
B. AFDS to track selected VOR course or track selected localizer course along the inbound front course bearing.
C. all answers are correct

A

A. the aircraft to turn to, or remain on the heading selected in the MCP Heading Display

30
Q

What does FD indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS?
A. both flight directors are disengaged
B. the flight director is ON and the autopilot is either OFF or engaged in CWS
C. all answers are correct

A

B. the flight director is ON and the autopilot is either OFF or engaged in CWS

31
Q

All AFDS (Autopilot Flight Director System) modes can be disengaged when you select another command mode or _______________.
A. by disengaging the A/P
B. by turning the F/Ds off
C. by disengaging the A/P and turning the F/Ds off

A

C. by disengaging the A/P and turning the F/Ds off

32
Q

In the pitch mode, the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation V/S (engaged) commands _______.
A. pitch to hold selected vertical speed
B. pitch to hold MCP selected altitude or uncorrected barometric altitude
C. the AFDS to maintain the FMC speed displayed on the airspeed indicator and/or the CDU CLIMB or DESCENT pages

A

A. pitch to hold selected vertical speed

33
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Initially, pushing the HDG SEL ( Heading Select) switch commands a turn in the shortest direction towards the heading bug.
A. True
B. False

A

A. True

34
Q

Pushing the VOR localizer (LOC) Switch commands the AFDS roll to capture and track the selective _______on the Mode Control Panel.
A. VOR
B. LOC
C. all answers are correct

A

C. all answers are correct

35
Q

While you are in a VNAV PTH descent, the autothrottle holds ______ and the AFDS _________.
A. idle but can command FMC SPD mode if ground speed becomes too low to maintain FMC vertical path; tracks FMC descent path
B. idle; holds IAS/MACH window
C. idle; holds FMC target speed

A

A. idle but can command FMC SPD mode if ground speed becomes too low to maintain FMC vertical path; tracks FMC descent path

36
Q

In the pitch mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation FLARE (engaged) commands _______.
A. the AFDS to maintain the IAS/MACH window airspeed or Mach
B. During a dual A/P ILS approach, flare engages at 50 feet radio altitude. FLARE accomplishes the autoland flare maneuver.
C. all answers are correct

A

B. During a dual A/P ILS approach, flare engages at 50 feet radio altitude. FLARE accomplishes the autoland flare maneuver.

37
Q

If you engage VNAV, the FMC command the AFDS pitch and __________ to fly vertical profile selected on the__________.
A. LNAV; G/S
B. autothrottle; G/S
C. autothrottle; FMC CDUs

A

C. autothrottle; FMC CDUs

38
Q

How do you know which FCC is the master?
A. by illumination of the respective master (MA) F/D indicator light
B. by illumination of the respective master caution indicator light
C. by illumination of CMD on respective FMA

A

A. by illumination of the respective master (MA) F/D indicator light

39
Q

In the pitch mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation G/S (engaged) commands _______.
A. the AFDS to follow the ILS glideslope
B. the AFDS to follow the selected V/S
C. the AFDS to maintain the IAS/MACH window airspeed or Mach

A

A. the AFDS to follow the ILS glideslope

40
Q

In the pitch mode, the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation VNAV PTH commands _______.
A. the AFDS to maintain the FMC speed displayed on the airspeed indicator and/or the CDU CLIMB or DESCENT pages
B. pitch to hold MCP selected altitude or uncorrected barometric altitude
C. the AFDS to maintain FMC altitude or descent path with pitch commands

A

C. the AFDS to maintain FMC altitude or descent path with pitch commands

41
Q

If you push the Level Change (LVL CHG) switch in a climb, this commands the autothrottles to hold ______ thrust and the AFDS to hold selected airspeed.
A. idle
B. limit
C. 1,000 feet per minute

A

B. limit

42
Q

Rotating the heading selector sets the heading in the_______ on the Mode Control Panel.
A. FMC
B. course display
C. heading display

A

C. heading display

43
Q

In the pitch mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation FLARE (engaged) commands _______.
A. the AFDS to maintain the IAS/MACH window airspeed or Mach
B. During a dual A/P ILS approach, flare engages at 50 feet radio altitude. FLARE accomplishes the autoland flare maneuver.
C. all answers are correct

A

B. During a dual A/P ILS approach, flare engages at 50 feet radio altitude. FLARE accomplishes the autoland flare maneuver.

44
Q

On the Mode Control Panel, the bank angle selector sets the maximum bank angle for the AFDS operation in_______ mode(s).
A. LNAV
B. HDG SEL or VOR
C. all answers are correct

A

B. HDG SEL or VOR

45
Q

In the pitch mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation MCP SPD commands _______.
A. pitch to hold MCP selected altitude or uncorrected barometric altitude at which ALT HOLD switch was pushed
B. the AFDS to maintain the IAS/MACH window airspeed or Mach
C. a transition maneuver entered automatically from a V/S, LVL CHG, or VNAV climb or descent to the selected MCP altitude.

A

B. the AFDS to maintain the IAS/MACH window airspeed or Mach

46
Q

What steering command allows both of the A/Ps to be engaged at the same time?
A. both flight directors on
B. VNAV and VOR/LOC
C. the Approach mode

A

C. the Approach mode

47
Q

If you push the Speed Intervention (SPD INTV) Switch on the Mode Control Panel when VNAV is engaged, this____________.
A. blanks the IAS/MACH display, activates VNAV PATH, and disengages the A/Ts
B. reveals the IAS/MACH display, activates FMC speed intervention, displays the FMC target speed, and allows the IAS/MACH selector to be used to set the desired speed
C. is prohibited

A

B. reveals the IAS/MACH display, activates FMC speed intervention, displays the FMC target speed, and allows the IAS/MACH selector to be used to set the desired speed

48
Q

What does ARM indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?
A. The thrust lever autothrottle servos are inhibited; the pilot can set the thrust levers manually.
B. The autothrottle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit displayed on the thrust mode display.
C. No autothrottle mode engaged. The thrust lever autothrottle servos are inhibited; the pilot can set thrust levers manually.

A

C. No autothrottle mode engaged. The thrust lever autothrottle servos are inhibited; the pilot can set thrust levers manually.

49
Q

On the Mode Control Panel, the ALTITUDE Display is set by the Altitude Selector and displays selected altitude from 0 to 50,000 feet in ______ foot increments.
A. 50
B. 100
C. 25

A

B. 100

50
Q

If you push the Level Change (LVL CHG) switch in a descent, this commands the autothrottles to hold ______ thrust and the AFDS to hold selected airspeed.
A. limit
B. idle
C. 1,000 feet per minute

A

B. idle

51
Q

What does MCP SPD indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?
A. The autothrottle maintains speed commanded by the FMC. The autothrottle is limited to the N1 value shown on the thrust mode display.
B. The autothrottle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit displayed on the thrust mode display.
C. The autothrottle maintains speed set in the MCP IAS/MACH display. The autothrottle is limited to the N1 value shown on the thrust mode display.

A

C. The autothrottle maintains speed set in the MCP IAS/MACH display. The autothrottle is limited to the N1 value shown on the thrust mode display.

52
Q

The A/P automatically disengages when __________:
A. Activating either pilot’s control wheel trim switch or loss of respective hydraulic system pressure
B. Pushing either A/P disengage switch or pushing either Takeoff / Go-around (TO/GA) switch with a single A/P
engaged in CWS or CMD below 2000 feet RA
C. all answers are correct

A

C. all answers are correct

53
Q

While you are in a VNAV SPD descent, the autothrottle holds ______ and the AFDS _________.
A. idle but can command FMC SPD mode if ground speed becomes too low to maintain FMC vertical path; tracks FMC descent path
B. idle; holds FMC target speed
C. idle; holds IAS/MACH window

A

B. idle; holds FMC target speed

54
Q

If you rotate the speed selector knob on the Mode Control Panel, this _______.
A. sets the speed in IAS/MACH display and does not position airspeed cursor
B. sets the speed in IAS/MACH display and positions airspeed cursor
C. does not set the speed in the IAS/MACH display but positions the airspeed cursor

A

B. sets the speed in IAS/MACH display and positions airspeed cursor

55
Q

The COURSE display shows the course set by the _______ on the Mode Control Panel.
A. FMC
B. ADF
C. course selector

A

C. course selector

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