Communications Flashcards
How many VHF communication radios is the aircraft equipped with?
3
True or False: The VHF communication radios cannot be operated simultaneously.
False
True or False: VHF communication radios 2 and 3 are exclusively used for voice
communication and VHF1 is normally dedicated to ACARS.
False
To select a frequency using the CCD, what action should be taken?
Reference the Appropriate PFD
(Cursor Control Device) select the appropriate PFD using the format location buttons. Then select the frequency using the tuning knobs and press the enter key to activate it
True or False: The BACKUP RADIO page appears automatically on MCDU 2 for
some failure conditions.
True
How many identical Audio Control Panels are there in the flightdeck?
3
There are three options for transmitting on the com radios. Which of the following
is not one of those options?
–NOT steering tiller–
CORRECT: Control wheel PTT, Glareshield PTT, or hand microphone
True or False: There is only one Flight Attendant Cabin Annunciator Panel (aka,
Rainbow Light Panel) in the cabin, located at mid-cabin.
FALSE
(rainbow lights located on forward and aft main ceiling panel areas, there is also a forward and aft Flight Attendant Control Panel)
What does ACARS stand for?
Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System
If an incoming ACARS message (MSG) appears, a notification will be displayed on
the _______.
PFD
Which of the following is not a function of ACARS downlink and uplink?
–NOT NOTAM and TFR Information–
CORRECT: Flight times, performance data, in-flight progress reports, ATIS information, clearance, weather information
Radio page 1 on the MCDU is used for which of the following?
Exclusively to tune frequencies for various radios, including navaids and transponder operation if necessary
The BKUP RADIO page can be accessed from which MCDU?
MCDU 2
[MENU function button, 4L]
True or False: The oxygen mask microphone and flightdeck speakers are
automatically activated as soon as the oxygen mask stowage box doors are opened.
True
Which radio is dedicated to ACARS data?
VHF 3 [but it can be used for voice communications if needed