CM Planning, Construction, Environment Flashcards

1
Q

Approval of the ALP does which of the following?
A. Represents the FAA approval of the use of the property
B. Is the approved airport process for asking the FAA to change the use of airport property.
C. Is the approved airport process for asking the FAA to release airport land.
D. Commits the FAA to funding the projects depicted on the plan

A

A. Represents the FAA approval of the use of the property

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2
Q

Which document provides guidance in determining allowable compatible uses such as farming, recreational, commercial or industrial?

A

The airport land use drawings

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3
Q

On which Airport Layout Plan drawing can I find information on when and how specific parcels of airport property was acquired?

A

The Exhibit A

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4
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Which document describes the operational data and services of the airport?

A

The airport master record

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5
Q

What does the FAA mean when it says airports should be flexible and expandable?

A

Accommodate new types of aircraft

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6
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Which master plan product provides a detailed analysis including the inventory, forecasts and facility requirements?

A

The technical report

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7
Q

Where can the most accurate information about the future of the air charter industry be found?

A

The charter companies and charter tenants

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8
Q

Which forecast source takes into account the purchasing power of the community?

A

Demographics

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9
Q

Which part of the master plan includes a list of potential projects to meet the Facility Requirements?

A

Facilities Implementation Plan

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10
Q

How many aircraft operations are necessary to be considered “substantial use,” and thus change the design aircraft for the airport (select the lowest minimum threshold)?

A

500 annual itinerant flight operations

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11
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The Runway Design Code is based on:

A

The aircraft approach category and aircraft design group, plus visibility requirements

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12
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Which area must be graded, and available for the runoff of an aircraft?

A

Safety area

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13
Q

In which area are aircraft allowed to taxi, when the associated runway is in use?

A

Object free area

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14
Q

Which of the following is meant to be available for an aircraft to stop on if the plane experiences an emergency and the pilot has to abort the takeoff?

A

The stopway

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15
Q

The Taxiway Design Group is based on:

A

Aircraft width, undercarriage dimensions and main gear width

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16
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Select the true statement about taxiways that are set at a 90-angle to the runway.
A. 90-angle turnoffs increase airfield capacity
B. 90-angle turnoffs decrease airfield capacity
C. 90-angle turnoffs have no impact on airfield capacity
D. 90-angle turnoffs are required for all runways with insufficient room for a safety area

A

B. 90-angle turnoffs decrease airfield capacity

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17
Q

Which term represents the “footprint” where aircraft are parked during ground operations?

A

Equipment Restriction Line

18
Q

The heliport design advisory circular, identifies the location helicopters are intended to land as the _________:

A

Touchdown and lift off area

19
Q

Who keeps a diary of the construction project on a daily basis?

A

The resident engineer

20
Q

What type of imaginary surface is centered on the runway centerline and extends 200 feet past runway end?

A

The primary surface

21
Q

What type of imaginary surface begins at the sides of the primary surface, or the sides of the approach slope surface and extends outward and upward at a ratio of 7:1?

A

Transitional surface

22
Q

The conical surface starts at the perimeter of the horizontal surface and continues upward at a slope of 20: 1 for a horizontal distance of ______ feet.

A

4,000

23
Q

Which of the following is an element of the passenger processing system?

A

The screening checkpoint

24
Q

According to the FAA’s guidance on planning airport terminal space, approximately _____ of the terminal is available for rent?

A

55%

25
Q

What is the critical element in terminal building space planning?

A

level of service

26
Q

The FAA says that an airport should plan for __________ parking spaces per every 1 million originating passengers.

A

1,000-1,400

27
Q

“Oriented to be read from viewers perspective and knowledge” relates to which element of airport wayfinding?

A

Comprehensible

28
Q

Related to the location of the terminal building(s), which airport entity is most concerned about short aircraft taxiing distances and minimal runway crossings?

A

The airlines

29
Q

Which of the following is a disadvantage of common use facilities and equipment?

A

Branding

30
Q

At any given time in a commercial terminal building, approximately what percentage of individuals have special needs?

A

15%

31
Q

Where should corporate and charter company hangars be located?

A

On the perimeter road with public road access

32
Q

Which environmental subsection relates to the potential impacts and Significant determinations?

A

Environmental consequences

33
Q

Which environmental category is meant to protect public parks, recreational areas, wildlife and waterfowl refuges, and historic sites?

A

The department of transportation act of 1966

34
Q

What areas are inundated or saturated with surface or ground water sufficient to support life adapted for life in saturated soil conditions?

A

Wetlands

35
Q

Which Act raised awareness of the environmental impacts of airports?

A

The national environmental policy act of 1969

36
Q

What does it mean when a project is categorically excluded?

A

No environmental impact is expected from this particular project

37
Q

Which of the following projects only require the submission of a Simple Written Record to the FAA, to fulfill the environmental review process?
A. Building a new runway
B. Land acquisition
C. Buying a snowplow
D. Eliminating wetlands

A

C. Buying a snowplow

38
Q

What is the core purpose of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) in 1980 (aka Superfund)?

A

Pay for and refund environmental cleanup sites and identify potentially responsible parties

39
Q

Which of the following, is an example of a “Formal” response to an environmental violation?
A. Criminal charges brought against a responsible party
B. A lawsuit brought by federal government
C. A notice of non-compliance or a warning letter
D. Administrative responses carrying the weight of legal orders to comply

A

D. Administrative responses carrying the weight of legal orders to comply

40
Q

Which sustainability measure category relates to recycling programs?
A. Materials and resources
B. Energy and atmosphere
C. Indoor environmental quality goals
D. Water efficiency

A

A. Materials and resources

41
Q

Which entity has final responsibility over the safety of construction on the airport?

A

The airport operator

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