CB Exam (Updated) Flashcards

1
Q

To preclude interference with possible emergency operations, personal and professional equipment will not be stowed on or near?

A. Emergency exits
B. Emergency panels
C. The galley
D. The latrine

A

A. Emergency exits

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2
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A positive lock __________ on the MA-1 portable oxygen bottle altitude selector knob.

A. Is required
B. Is not provided
C. Is not possible
D. Is provided

A

B. Is not provided

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3
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Prior to servicing portable oxygen bottles, ensure the refill valve and recharger hose are free of ______________________.

A. Dirt and corrosion
B. Oil and corrosion
C. Dirt and grease
D. Oil and grease

A

D. Oil and grease

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4
Q

Due to the automatic pressure breathing feature of the oxygen regulator, a continuous flow of oxygen will result if oxygen regulator is not being used and the oxygen supply lever is set to ON and the cabin altitude is approximately what?

A. 40,000 feet
B. 30,000 feet
C. 20,000 feet
D. 10,000 feet

A

B. 30,000 feet

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5
Q

When oxygen equipment is used, check to ensure that hose is connected, pressure is up, regulator settings are as desired, and the __________ is operating.

A. Regulator oxygen dilute lever
B. Oxygen mask microphone
C. Oxygen mask nose seal
D. FLOW indicator

A

D. FLOW indicator

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6
Q

The life rafts are stored _______________________ on RC-135 V/W aircraft.

A. In the aft bunk area
B. By the left overwing hatch
C. Next to the cargo door
D. By the right overwing hatch

A

B. By the left overwing hatch

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7
Q

Four escape ropes are provided to enable the crewmembers to lower themselves from the airplane in an emergency. Where are they located on RC-135 V/W aircraft?

A. Two at the copilot’s sliding window, one at the crew entry chute, and one next to position 16
B. Two at the pilot’s sliding window, one at the copilot’s sliding window, and one over the aft
emergency exit hatch on the side of position 15
C. Two at the crew entry chute and two at the aft hatch
D. One at the crew entry chute, one at the left and right overwing hatches, and one over the aft
emergency exit hatch on the side of position 15

A

B. Two at the pilot’s sliding window, one at the copilot’s sliding window, and one over the aft
emergency exit hatch on the side of position 15

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8
Q

The effective range of the (Halon 1211) extinguishers is ____ feet, when operated vertically to within ____ degrees from horizontal.

A. 50, 45
B. 20, 22.5
C. 25, 15
D. 15, 10

A

C. 25, 15

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9
Q

The ________ is responsible for handling all emergencies in the recon area.

A. AMS
B. ASE 3
C. TC
D. IN

A

C. TC

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10
Q

Ensure the cargo weather door is closed anytime the cargo door is open and ________________.

A. Crew members are not on board
B. Boarding stairs are not in place
C. Boarding lights are extinguished
D. Thunderstorms are in the local vicinity

A

B. Boarding stairs are not in place

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11
Q

During ditching, it is recommended that personnel not be seated ___________ since extensive fuselage damage, including fuselage separation, may occur in the area aft of that point.

A. Aft of the right aft escape hatch
B. Next to the aft escape hatch
C. At position 12
D. At the maintenance station

A

A. Aft of the right aft escape hatch

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12
Q

The crew member is prevented from bending forward when the _______is locked

A. shoulder harness inertia reel
B. lap belt
C. parachute harness
D. None of the above

A

A. shoulder harness inertia reel

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13
Q

The signal to prepare for ditching or crash landing is _____________ ring(s) on the alarm bell.

A. One long sustained
B. Six short
C. Three short
D. Three long sustained

A

B. Six short

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14
Q

The signal for ditching or crash landing immediately after takeoff is ______________ ring(s) on the alarm bell.

A. One long sustained
B. Two short
C. Three short
D. Three long sustained

A

A. One long sustained

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15
Q

The shoulder harness should be manually locked ______________________.

A. At all times during flight
B. During engine start
C. During maneuvers, turbulence, or as an added precaution during a forced landing.
D. None of the above

A

C. During maneuvers, turbulence, or as an added precaution during a forced landing.

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16
Q

If you experience rapid decompression on the aircraft, your first action would be to _______________.

A. Immediately go on 100% oxygen
B. Fasten your lap belt and shoulder harness
C. Secure loose personal gear on your position
D. Notify the AMS

A

A. Immediately go on 100% oxygen

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17
Q

Do not occupy the bunk during ________.

A. Takeoff
B. Landing
C. Ditching and crash landing
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

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18
Q

When donning the EPOS, failure to activate the flow of oxygen inside the hood may result in ______________.

A. Mild but manageable discomfort
B. Decreased visibility due to hood collapse
C. Suffocation and death
D. Increased condensation on exterior of hood

A

C. Suffocation and death

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19
Q

An emergency requires the full, coordinated effort of ________________.

A. The pilot and navigator
B. The TC and the AMS
C. Each crewmember
D. The pilot and maintenance

A

C. Each crewmember

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20
Q

The A-6 Oxygen cylinder has a duration of approximately 30 minutes. Duration is decreased by

A. Filling the portable oxygen bottle from a partially depleted oxygen system
B. Increased cabin altitude
C. Increased activity
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

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21
Q

The recon crewmembers will ____________ each facet of the mission that pertains to their specialty

A. Remain awake and alert for
B. Remain at the crewmember’s station for
C. Plan thoroughly
D. Be able to perfectly recall

A

C. Plan thoroughly

22
Q

Recon crewmembers will be ________________ emergency procedures as they pertain to their duties

A. Minimally briefed on
B. Totally comfortable with
C. Adequately aware of
D. Thoroughly familiar with

A

D. Thoroughly familiar with

23
Q

Under normal conditions, Halon 1211 is a colorless gas with a faintly _______ smell.

A. sweet
B. acrid
C. electrical
D. sour

A

A. sweet

24
Q

Oxygen masks will be available for crewmembers on all flights regardless of _______

A. Pilots Discretion
B. Altitude
C. Duration of flight
D. Both B and C

A

D. Both B and C

25
Q

Thorough mission preparation is the ____________ successful RC-135 missions.

A. most important activity for all
B. most time consuming for all
C. Most expensive for all
D. foundation for all

A

D. foundation for all

26
Q

Firefighter’s equipment containers are installed on the airplane. The containers are for stowage of the firefighter’s __________.

A. Gloves
B. Oxygen tank and mask
C. First aid kit, mask, and gloves
D. Fire blankets

A

A. Gloves

27
Q

The Emergency Passenger Oxygen System (EPOS) operates up to an altitude of ______________.

A. 18,000 feet
B. 20,000 feet
C. 35,000 feet
D. 41,000 feet

A

D. 41,000 feet

28
Q

Do not open the cargo door or leave cargo door open if ground winds exceed _____ knots (_____ mph).

A. 60, 69
B. 65, 75
C. 50, 58
D. 75, 86

A

B. 65, 75

29
Q

The oxygen regulator is suitable for routine use up to __________ and for emergency use up to ____________.

A. 10,000 feet, 18,000 feet
B. 35,000 feet, 40,000 feet
C. 42,000 feet, 50,000 feet
D. 45,000 feet, 55,000 feet

A

C. 42,000 feet, 50,000 feet

30
Q

If an electrical fire cannot be isolated in the recon equipment by TC, setting Recon Power switch to __________ shuts off __________ of the electrical power to the recon area equipment.

A. OFF, all
B. OFF, most
C. STBY, all
D. STBY, most

A

B. OFF, most

31
Q

The Halon 1211 hand fire extinguisher should be held _________ to fight fire.

A. inverted
B. upright
C. on the side
D. with both hands

A

B. upright

32
Q

Which of the following is NOT considered a critical phase of flight according to the AFMAN 11-2RC-135, Vol 3?

A. Air refueling
B. Approach to planned missed approach
C. Takeoff
D. Landing

A

B. Approach to planned missed approach

33
Q

Any evaluation may be accomplished in an ATD with a _______.

A. Simulator Certification Level 1 (SIMCERT 1)
B. Training Value Code 1 (TVC 1)
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

A

C. Both A and B

34
Q

When in supervised training status, the crew member __________.

A. will fly under instructor supervision as designated by the squadron commander or evaluator
B. needs to reaccomplish stan/eval tests
C. needs to reaccomplish egress
D. will fly under the supervision of an experienced crew member only

A

A. will fly under instructor supervision as designated by the squadron commander or evaluator

35
Q

The terminology, LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, provides what following guidance:

A. The mission should be terminated and landing accomplished at the planned destination or a suitable
alternate at the discretion of the pilot.
B. The mission will be terminated and an emergency declared. Landing should be accomplished at
the nearest suitable airfield.
C. Landing should be accomplished at the nearest suitable airfield.
D. Initiate crash landing procedures.

A

B. The mission will be terminated and an emergency declared. Landing should be accomplished at
the nearest suitable airfield.

36
Q

Life rafts should be launched ______ to prevent damage to the raft.

A. over the trailing edge of the wing
B. over the leading edge of the wing
C. out of the aft hatch
D. and inflated simultaneously

A

B. over the leading edge of the wing

37
Q

When checking or reinstalling hatches in flight, the crewmember shall wear a restraint harness, if available.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

38
Q

____ smoke is acrid and stratifies towards the floor of the flight deck and RECON compartment

A. Electrical
B. Ordinary
C. Gas
D. Metallic

A

A. Electrical

39
Q

If a circuit breaker trips open ____ times, do not attempt any further use of the affected equipment.

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

A

C. 3

40
Q

Fuel can be dumped if all hydraulic pressure has been lost

A. True
B. False

A

B. False

41
Q

No transmission will be made on emergency (distress) frequency channels except for _____

A. routine check ins
B. guard calls
C. emergency purposes
D. All of the above

A

C. emergency purposes

42
Q

During disruption, failure or general system power loss, the interphone system will maintain minimal crew communications, to include_______

A. Loud speaker outputs
B. Private
C. CALL
D. Both A and C

A

D. Both A and C

43
Q

How many crash axes are located on the aircraft?

A. 2
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6

A

B. 4

44
Q

The crew entry chute floor grille shall remain closed at all times, except when opened for _______

A. Exit
B. Entry
C. Flight deck comfort
D. Both A and B

A

D. Both A and B

45
Q

All crewmembers will be thoroughly briefed on all ______ of the mission.

A. phases
B. changes
C. aspects
D. components

A

A. phases

46
Q

The electrical power system consists of _____ engine driven generators

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

A

C. 3

47
Q

_____ Restraint harnesses are stowed in the recon area.

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

A

B. 2

48
Q

Prolonged unprotected exposure to RECON area noise can cause hearing damage. To avoid hearing damage, crew and passengers must wear hearing protection when exposed to RECON area noise for longer than __________.

A. 45 minutes
B. 30 minutes
C. 120 minutes
D. 90 minutes

A

C. 120 minutes

49
Q

In case of failure of the oxygen system, switch immediately to the portable oxygen bottles

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

50
Q

If failure of the HF Long Wire occurs during flight, damage may occur to the external skin of the aircraft. Consider landing as soon as _________, based on mission requirements.

A. possible
B. practical
C. viable
D. crew deems necessary

A

B. practical