Communication Flashcards
Q 01: The audio management system allows the flight crew to use:
A: All the radio communication and radio navigation facilities installed on the aircraft in transmission and reception mode.
B: The interphone system.
C: The call systems and Passenger Address (PA) system.
D: All of the above
D
Q 02: How can you get the mechanics attention when he is outside the aircraft?
A: Use the MECH pushbutton on the CALLS panel which sounds an external horn.
B: Hold the PA button
C: Select the MECH transmission key on the ACP
D: Select the MECH transmission key on the ACP and hold the pushbutton for 2 seconds.
A
Q 03: On RMP, the ON/OFF switch controls:
A: The power supply to the RMP.
B: Only the STBY NAV function of the RMP.
C: Only the COM function of the RMP.
A
Q 04: You can tune the ILS receivers to different channels.
A: Yes.
B: No
B
Q 05: Which statement is correct regarding the cockpit voice recorder? A: Is automatically energized when the battery pb’s are selected on.
B: Is always active after DC electrical power is applied to the aircraft.
C: Is automatically energized when the parking brake is set.
D: Is automatically energized after the first engine start or five minutes after AC electrical power is applied to the aircraft.
D
Q 06: If the VHF 3 transmission key illuminated amber showing the word “CALL” A: An ACARS message is waiting. B: Indicates a SELCAL C: The N°1 flight attendant is calling D: ATC is calling
B
Q 07: Which ACP switch configuration is correct for communication with other cockpit crew members while wearing your Oxygen Mask?
A: ACP INT/RAD switch selected to INT, INT reception knob on, loud speaker volume up.
B: INT transmission key to on, INT reception knob on, use the sidestick push-to-talk when speaking, loud speaker volume up.
C: Both are correct.
C
Q 08: On the ground, the crew can energize the CVR manually by pressing the GND CTL pushbutton.
A: True.
B: False.
A
Q 09: RMP #1 is dedicated to which VHF radios? A: VHF 1 and 2. B: VHF 2 and 3. C: VHF 1 and 3. D: All radios.
C
Q 10: If you depress the guarded NAV button, the MCDU RAD NAV pages are inhibited and the RMP controls navaid tuning.
A: True.
B: False.
A
Q 11: The AUDIO SWITCHING rotary selector allows replacement of a failed #1 or #2 ACP with ACP #3.
A: True.
B: False.
A
Q 12: On the ground, CVR is stopped automatically \_\_\_\_\_\_ after the last engine shutdown. A: Immediately B: 1 minute C: 3 minutes D: 5 minutes.
D
Q 13: Only the last 60 minutes of recording are retained by the CVR.
A: True.
B: False
B
Q 14: To make a PA announcement:
A: Depress and hold the PA transmission key push button.
B: Use the pedestal mounted headset
C: Both are correct.
C
Q 15: If an RMP fails, the selected receiver is no longer controlled by this RMP and frequencies and bars disappear from this RMP.
A: True.
B: False.
A
Q 16: If VHF 1 is selected on RMP 2, SEL light illuminates white:
A: On RMP 2.
B: On RMP 1.
C: On RMP 1 and 2.
C
Q 17: When looking at either RMP, how is it possible to determine if an RMP is selected to a VHF system it is not dedicated to?
A: The white SEL light will be illuminated on both RMP’s. This is a normal occurrence in-flight.
B: The white SEL light is illuminated on the offside RMP.
C: The white SEL light is illuminated on the onside RMP.
A
Q 18: In case of RMP 2 failure, VHF 2 is lost.
A: True.
B: False.
B
Q 19: The service interphone has ______ interphone jacks and an OVRD switch located on the overhead panel. A: Five
B: Seven
C: Eight
D: Ten
B
Q 20: When selecting the guarded RMP NAV key:
A: Manual tuning via the MCDU RAD NAV page is still possible.
B: Manual tuning via the MCDU RAD NAV page is always possible.
C: FMGC auto tuning is inhibited.
D: Manual tuning via the MCDU RAD NAV page is only possible on the offside radio.
C
Q 21: You receive a SELCAL on VHF 2, what happens on your ACP?
A: Amber sign call flashes on VHF 2 key.
B: Three green bars come on.
C: White SELCAL appears on VHF 2 pushbutton and VHF 2 reception selector illuminates white.
D: All of the above.
A
Q 22: If RMP navigation tuning is currently in use for VOR tuning and ATC assigns a new communication frequency, what must be done?
A: The NAV key must be deselected and then press the transfer key.
B: Tune the new frequency on the offside RMP.
C: Select the appropriate VHF communication radio transmission key, tune using the rotary selector, press the transfer key
C
Q 23: When the aircraft is in the Emergency Electrical Configuration:
A: RMP’s 1 and 2, and ACP’s 1 and 2 are both operative.
B: RMP 1 and ACP’s 1 and 2 are operative.
C: RMP 1 and ACP 1 are operative.
D: RMP 2 and ACP’s 1 and 2 are operative.
B
Q 24: With the AUDIO SWITCHING knob in the CAPT3 position, the Captain uses his acoustic equipment on ACP3.
A: True.
B: False.
A
Q 25: The flashing amber MECH light indicates that the interphone system is faulty.
A: True.
B: False.
B
Q 26: What is the function of the Guarded EMER push button on the overhead panel?
A: To alert ATC of an in-flight emergency.
B: To alert the aft flight attendants of a routine need to speak to them.
C: To alert all flight attendants of a pending urgent need to speak to them.
C
Q 27: Which ACP transmission key will illuminate if the flight attendants are calling the cockpit? A: PA. B: CAB. C: ALERT. D: VHF3.
B
Q 28: Is STBY/NAV tuning possible on RMP 3.
A: Yes.
B: No.
B
Q 29: Normally how should you call a Flight Attendant?
A: By his or her first name.
B: Using the ACP CAB pb.
C: Using an overhead FWD or AFT call pushbutton.
D: Selecting the ATTND ADV pushbutton on.
C
Q 30: The BFO key enables the beat frequency oscillator for listening to the ID signal.
A: True.
B: False.
A
Q 31: Pressing the \_\_\_\_\_ key, on the audio control panel, allows the crew to inhibit the audio navigation signals. A: VOICE B: RESET C: ATT D: BFO
A
Q 32: If ATC mode selector is at AUTO:
A: Selected ATC operates only in flight.
B: Selected ATC operates when FLEX or TOGA power is selected for takeoff. C: Selected ATC operates as soon as one engine is running.
A
Q 33: On ATC Control Panel, the FAULT light comes on if:
A: Selected Transponder fails.
B: System 1 or 2 has failed.
A
Q 34: In case of dual FMGC failure selection of radio navigation frequencies is possible with:
A: RMP 1 only.
B: RMP 1 and 2 only.
C: RMP 1, 2 and 3.
B
Q 35: All communications radios are controlled:
A: From the audio control panels (ACPs)
B: By the F/O
C: From any one of the three radio management panels (RMPs).
C
Q 36: Only _____ is functional in the emergency electrical configuration.
A: RMP 3
B: RMP 1
C: RMP1 and 3
B
Q 37: The Cockpit Voice Recorder will record:
A: Direct conversations between crewmembers.
B: All aural cockpit warnings.
C: Communications over radio and intercom.
D: Passenger address system announcements (as long as one PA reception knob is selected on).
E: All of the above
E
Q 38: The cockpit voice recorder will automatically operate on the ground for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ minutes after electrical power is supplied to the airplane; or when at least \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ engine is operating. A: 6 – 2 B: 5 – 1 C: 5 – 2 D: 4 – 1
B
Q 39: When using the boom mike, oxygen mask mike, or hand mike: the PA key must be pressed and held to use the aircraft PA system.
A: True
B: False
A
Q 40: When the ON voice key on an Audio Control Panel is pushed in; ADF and VOR ident signals are inhibited.
A: True
B: False
A
Q 41: With the INT/RAD switch of an Audio Control Panel (ACP) in the INT position and the sidestick Transmit Switch in the Transmit position, you are transmitting on the:
A: Intercom at all times.
B: Radio selected by the transmission switch on the Audio Control Panel.
C: Radio selected by the reception knob on the Audio Control Panel.
B
Q 42: To transmit and receive on the service interphone, the pilot must select the:
A: CAB reception knob and the ATT transmission key on the ACP
B: CAB reception knob and the MECH transmission key on the ACP.
C: Service Int on the nose gear panel.
A
Q 43: To communicate with a mechanic for manual start valve operation at the engine:
A: Select the INT/RAD selector to INT, and INT audio selector on
B: Select the transmission key push button labeled INT and the INT audio selector.
C: Select the transmission key push button labeled CAB and the audio selector labeled CAB
C
Q 44: Illumination of the SEL indicator on a Radio Management Panel indicates:
A: The RMP has failed.
B: The VHF has failed.
C: The RMP is being tuned to a transceiver from another RMP.
C
Q 45: When would a green AM light illuminate on RMP 1?
A: Would not illuminate
B: If AM mode is required and crew has selected HF1 and AM
C: If crew has selected HF1 and single side band mode
D: If AM mode is required and crew has selected HF 2 and AM
B
Q 46: A VOR is tuned on RMP 1 using the STBY NAV function. Can this selection be seen on the MCDU RAD NAV page?
A: No. Information on RAD NAV page is not available when the NAV pb on RMP is pressed.
B: Yes. Information on RAD NAV page is always available.
C: No. It is not possible to tune a VOR using STBY NAV function.
D: Yes. MCDU RAD NAV page shows VORs tuned using STBY NAV function.
A
Q 47: Is it possible to tune a navaid with the STBY NAV function on RMP 3? A: Yes
B: No. STBY NAV function is not available on RMP 3
C: No. RMP 3 is not available for crew use.
D: Yes but only on the ground.
B
Q 48: How can a navaid tuned through the STBY NAV on RMP 1 or 2 be identified?
A: The ident appears on the ND
B: By pressing out the corresponding reception knob on the ACP
C: All of the above.
C
Q 49: If an RMP fails: A: The selected receiver is no longer controlled by this RMP B: The frequency displays disappear C: The green VHF or HF lights go out D: All of the above.
D
Q 50: With the MECH transmission key on the Audio Control Panel pressed:
A: The flight interphone channel is selected for transmission via the ACP RAD switch or the side stick radio selector.
B: The cabin interphone channel is selected for transmission via the ACP RAD switch
C: You can speak to the ground mechanic via the handset
D: The mechanic will hear the external horn sound
A
Q 51: How could you receive ATIS information from a VOR?
A: Pressing the ON voice key on the ACP
B: Pressing and releasing out the VOR reception knob and selecting the ON voice key on the ACP
C: Voice facility is not available through the ACP
D: None of the above.
B
Q 52: How do you cancel the ON VOICE green light?
A: By depressing the on voice p/b
B: By pressing in the VOR reception knob
C: By pressing in twice the VOR reception knob
D: By depressing the VOR reception knob.
A
Q 53: Once activated, how can you cancel the EVAC alert from the cockpit?
A: OFF switch.
B: Only able to deactivate from cabin (#1 Flight attendant).
C: COMMAND switch.
D: HORN SHUT OFF
C
