Chapter 3.2 - Exam Review

Question 1

What types of radar are used to support Aircraft surveillance by ATC (2)?

Answer 1

• Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR).

- Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR).

Question 2

True or False. Primary Surveillance Radar does not unambiguously identify a target Aircraft?

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

True or False. Secondary Surveillance Radar does not provide good detection capability independent of ‘clutter’ and weather?

Answer 3

False.

Question 4

(Mode A-C/Mode S) Secondary Surveillance Radar can resolve two Aircraft at the same location?

Answer 4

Mode S.

Question 5

True or False. A positive attribute of Primary Surveillance Radar is that in operates without an special equipment in the Aircraft?

Answer 5

True.

Question 6

The frequency band used for Secondary Surveillance Radar is (VHF/UHF)?

Answer 6

UHF.

Question 7

What variable is used to produce six main operating modes of Secondary Surveillance Radar?

Answer 7

Pulse Spacing.

Question 8

List three factors which affect transponder reception?

Answer 8

• Shadowing.
• Reflections.
• Second Time Around Error.

Question 9

How can you tell if your transponder is working properly during normal operation?

Answer 9

The REPLY lamp will flash when responding to a pulse from the ground station.

Question 10

Name on indication of abnormal transponder operation?

Answer 10

The REPLY lamp will flash when selected to STBY.