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Communications Flashcards

1
Q

The communication system is controlled using the…
- Tuning and Control Panels (TCPs).
- Audio Control Panels (ACPs).
- MFD communications functions.
- All of the above are correct.

A

All of the above are correct.

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2
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Radio and interphone communications are managed using the…
- service interphone switch.
- Tuning and Control Panel (TCP).
- glareshield tuning control.
- Audio Control Panel (ACP).

A

Audio Control Panel (ACP).

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3
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The HF and VHF - s are tuned and controlled using the…
- glareshield tuning control.
- Audio Control Panel (ACP).
- Tuning and Control Panel (TCP).
- MFD communications page.

A

Tuning and Control Panel (TCP).

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4
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In flight, in the event that any Mic-PTT switch is keyed for more than 30 seconds,…
- the master CAUTION light will illuminate.
- the - will be disabled.
- the EICAS advisory message RADIO TRANSMIT CAPT, F/O or OBS is displayed.
- there is no indication on the flight deck of a stuck mic.

A

the EICAS advisory message RADIO TRANSMIT CAPT, F/O or OBS is displayed.

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5
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All three VHF radios can be configured to receive either voice or data communications.
- True
- False

A

True

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6
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If an invalid frequency is entered into the tuning control panel (TCP) scratchpad, an INVALID ENTRY scratchpad message is displayed.
- True
- False

A

True

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7
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There are ____ independent HF communications - s.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- no

A

2

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8
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A single SATCOM system provides both data and voice communications.
- True
- False

A

True

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9
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How is the flight crew alerted of incoming cabin calls on the cabin interphone system?
- A message on the Auxiliary (AUX) display
- A siren
- EICAS communications alert messages and chimes
- The master CAUTION light

A

EICAS communications alert messages and chimes

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10
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The PA system can not be selected through the flight deck handset.
- True
- False

A

False

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11
Q

The Audio Control Panels (ACP) are used to manage…
- TCAS operation.
- Radio and interphone communication systems.
- CCD and MFK controls and indicators.
- weather radar operation.

A

Radio and interphone communication systems.

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12
Q

When entering VHF frequencies in the Tuning and Control Panel (TCP) scratchpad, entering the decimal and/or following zeros are optional. The decimal is inserted automatically when the line select key is pushed.
- True
- False

A

True

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13
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Up to 24 frequencies for VHF and another 24 frequencies for HF can be manually entered into the Tuning and Control Panel (TCP) stored frequency pages for subsequent use by the flight crew.
- True
- False

A

True

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14
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If an ATC uplink containing a VHF frequency is accepted, the uplinked frequency is displayed in the Tuning and Control Panel (TCP) scratchpad. It will be preceded by a(n) ____ indicator.
- DL
- Accept
- UL
- AL

A

UL

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15
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Arriving ATC and flight information uplink messages are annunicated by an EICAS message, an aural chime, and…
- a white “CALL” light illuminated on the TCP.
- message text being displayed using the NEW MESSAGE menu selection.
- an auxiliary display ATC Message Block.
- Both 2 and 3 are correct.

A

Both 2 and 3 are correct.

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16
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On the ground with both engines shut down, any radio that transmits for more than ___ seconds is automatically disabled.
- 10
- 35
- 45
- 60

A

35

17
Q

Communication Crew Alert System are simply categorized as…
- warnings, cautions, and advisories.
- high, medium, and low.
- status, advisory, and awareness.
- emergency, distress, regulatory.

A

high, medium, and low.

18
Q

A cabin interphone station(s) must be selected and call initiated from the ____________________ to alert the desired station to pick up the call.
- TCP CABIN INTERPHONE page
- ACP CABIN INTERPHONE switch
- AUX CABIN INTERPHONE switch
- EFB CABIN INTERPHONE page

A

TCP CABIN INTERPHONE page

19
Q

The text of ATC uplinked messages is displayed in the ATC Message Block of the…
- lower MFD.
- upper MFD.
- AUX display.
- EICAS.

A

AUX display.

20
Q

The Flight Data Recorder saves the most current data for the last __________ of operation.
- 120 minutes
- 25 hours
- 100 hours
- 50 hours

A

25 hours

21
Q

Opening the oxygen mask doors will simultaneously enable the oxygen mask microphone and disable the boom microphone.
- True
- False

A

True

22
Q

The cockpit voice recorder will not record conversations from the oxygen masks.
- True
- False

A

False

23
Q

Crew alerting of a ground crew initiated call is provide by…
- an aural alert chime.
- the GROUND CALL EICAS communications alert message.
- a CALL light illuminated on the audio control panel transmitter select switch.
- All of the above.

A

All of the above.

24
Q

The EICAS advisory message SATCOM means…
- the SATCOM is in use.
- the SATCOM system is failed.
- the SATCOM is in the datalink mode.
- the SATCOM status is unknown.

A

the SATCOM system is failed.

25
Q

A “*COMM” EICAS communication message indicates that…
- a pilot alert has been received over the cabin interphone.
- a datalink message has been received.
- the datalink message queue is full.
- the RNP value has been exceeded.

A

a datalink message has been received.

26
Q

To view a datalink message in response to “*COMM” communications message, …
- push the CDU switch on Display Select Panel (DSP). View the message title and text in the help window.
- push the COMM switch on Display Select Panel (DSP).
- review the message on both auxiliary displays.
- review the message on the FMC scratchpad.

A

push the COMM switch on Display Select Panel (DSP).

27
Q

The cabin interphone menu allows pilots to make or end calls. Calls are made by selecting a station from the speed dial page or the directory.
- True
- False

A

True

28
Q

Regarding VHF communications,…
- the VHF radios are designated left, center, and right.
- DATA capability is only available on the center and right VHF radios.
- the center VHF radio is normally used for data communication.
- All of the above are true.

A

All of the above are true.

29
Q

The center VHF radio is tuned to DATA…
- by stepping through the list of standby frequencies until DATA appears followed by transferring STBY to Active using the Frequency Transfer Switch.
- by reselecting VHF on any Tuning Control Panel (TCP).
- by typing the word “DATA” into the active center frequency field of the TCP VHF page.
- automatically after load shed.

A

by stepping through the list of standby frequencies until DATA appears followed by transferring STBY to Active using the Frequency Transfer Switch.

30
Q

A high-low aural chime associated with a crew alert communication will be accompanied by a EICAS message preceded by a bullet symbol (*).
- True
- False

A

True

31
Q

The service interphone system provides voice communications between ___________.
- the flight deck and cabin crew
- ground crew stations at various locations around the airplane
- the master cabin interphone panel
- the flight deck and ground crew through the flight interphone jack on the APU fire protection panel in the nose land gear wheel well

A

ground crew stations at various locations around the airplane

32
Q

When a VHF radio is tuned to frequency 121.5, all flight crew automatically monitor the radio . The receiver lights on all audio control panels illuminate.
- True
- False

A

True

33
Q

Prior to pushback, the First Officer wants to call Ramp Control on the right VHF radio. How will the selected transmitter be indicated on the FO’s Audio Control Panel (ACP)?
- The white CALL light is illuminated on the R VHF transmitter select switch.
- The green MIC light is illuminated on the R VHF transmitter select switch.
- Both white and green lights are illuminated on the R VHF transmitter select switch.
- None of the lights are illuminated on the R VHF transmitter select switch.

A

The green MIC light is illuminated on the R VHF transmitter select switch.

34
Q

What normally happens to an illuminated MIC light on an Audio Control Panel (ACP) Transmitter Select Switch when any other Transmitter Select Switch is selected?
- Stays illuminated
- Flashes
- Extinguishes
- None of the above.

A

Extinguishes

35
Q

Prior to pushback, the Captain selects the MIC/Interphone switch located on the control wheel to INT (lower position) to talk to the ground crew. Which interphone system is being utilized?
- Cabin (CAB) interphone
- Service interphone
- Flight (FLT) interphone
- FLT and service

A

Flight (FLT) interphone

36
Q

As you complete your rollout down to a safe taxi speed, the tower controller directs you to switch to VHF frequency 122.75. How do you make 122.75 the active frequency on the TCP shown above?
(Image shows: 122.75 is in the standby position)
- Push either STBY key
- Select PREV PAGE
- Push the XFR button
- Push the MENU key

A

Push the XFR button

37
Q

In the extremely unlikely event that you are operating with only Standby power, will you have an operable VHF radio and Tuning and Control Panel (TCP)?
- Yes, left VHF and left TCP
- No operable radios
- Yes, right VHF and left TCP
- Yes, center VHF and TCP

A

Yes, left VHF and left TCP

38
Q

While on the ground, you notice dashes on the left VHF frequency line of the TCP. What does this indicate?
(Image shows L radio has dashes, no frequencies)
- The left VHF radio is inoperative.
- The left VHF radio has load shed due to power limitations.
- The left VHF radio is operating on standby power only.
- The left VHF radio is in Data mode.

A

The left VHF radio is inoperative.

AA787 (20 decks)

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