AV03

Question 1

Where do all FIMS messages originate from?

Answer 1

MSC in montreal

Question 2

FIMS was designed as a replacement for what systems?

Answer 2

MIDS and FWGS

Question 3

what are the FIMS user manual asumptions?

Answer 3

Comfortable with a keyboard and mouse
Familiar with GUIs
Experience as an FSS
Trained in the use of FIMS

Question 4

where is the FIMS common time source

Answer 4

Ottawa

Question 5

what are 0 and 1 values equivalent to in the vsp window

Answer 5

0= no, off
1= yes, active

Question 6

What is the NAS?

Answer 6

The US national airspace system.

Question 7

Whats one of the ways to access AFTN messages on FIMS

Answer 7

Report Viewer

Question 8

What color are flight alarms, System alarms and weather alarms?

Answer 8

flight = blue
System= green
weather=red

Question 9

In the statistics viewer, how long ago can you see results?

Answer 9

30 days

Question 10

What type of device is inserted to FIMS to back up the system during evacuation?

Answer 10

USB mass storage device

Question 11

why was FIMS created?

Answer 11

To ensure that FIC duties can be provided effectovely and efficiently in a user friendly format,