Communications

Question 1

If the remote electronics unit or ACP malfunctions, it cannot control the remote electronics unit. Audio system operation can be switched to a degraded mode by placing the ________ .

a. ALT-NORM switch to OFF
b. ALT-NORM switch to ALT
c. VHF button to OFF
d. Transmitter selector to V

Answer 1

ALT-NORM switch to ALT

Reference: FRM 5.2.7

Question 2

In the degraded audio mode of the Audio Control Panel (ACP) _______.

a. ACP transmitter is not functional (top row)
b. Receiver switches are not functional (knobs)
c. Volume is at a preset level
d. All of the above

Answer 2

All of the above

Reference: FRM 5.2.7

Question 3

In the degraded audio mode of the Audio Control Panel (ACP) ________ .

a. Speaker and speaker switch are not functional
b. Flight interphone and service interphone are not functional
c. Audio warnings for altitude alert, GPWS and windshear are heard on an audio system
d. Both a and b

Answer 3

Both a and b

Reference: FRM 5.2.7

Question 4

In the degraded audio mode of the Audio Control Panel (ACP) _______ .

a. Hand microphone is not functional
b. PA is not operational through ACP
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above

Answer 4

Both a and b

Reference: FRM 5.2.7

Question 5

The primary purpose of the flight interphone system is to provide private communication between Crew Members without intrusion from the service interphone system. The ________ may also use the flight interphone through a jack at the ________ receptacle.

a. Flight Deck and Cabin, Ground Crew, external power
b. Flight Deck, Cabin Crew, headset
c. Flight Deck and Cabin, Ground Crew, Service Interphone
d. Flight Deck, Ground Crew, external power

Answer 5

Flight Deck, Ground Crew, external power

Reference: FRM 5.2.8

Question 6

Pilots establish contact with STAT MD through ARINC on the ________ communications radio.

a. Number 3 VHF communications radio
b. Number 2 VHF communications radio
c. Number 1 VHF communications radio
d. None of the above

Answer 6

Number 2 VHF communications radio

Reference: FRM 5.2.12

Question 7

When communication is established with STAT MD, ensure the observer’s audio panel is _____ for Flight Attendant communication through the plugged-in radio headset.

a. Selected to number 2 VHF MIC and volume selected to lowest setting
b. Selected to number 2 VHF MIC and volume selected to full
c. Selected to INT MIC and volume selected to full
d. Selected to CABIN (if installed) and volume selected to full

Answer 7

Selected to number 2 VHF MIC and volume selected to full

Reference: FRM 5.2.12

Question 8

If the HF radio system fails to tune, the tone lasts more than ___ seconds, to a maximum of ____ seconds.

a. 10, 15
b. 5, 15,
c. 15, 20
d. 7, 15

Answer 8

7, 15

Reference: FRM 5.2.14

Question 9

A SATCOM call can only be initiated from the flight deck via the ______ .

a. MCDU SAT page
b. Call Control Button – SAT 1
c. Call Control Button – SAT 2
d. SATCOM Handset

Answer 9

MCDU SAT page

Reference: FRM 5.2.15

Question 10

In the B737-800W and some B737-700W aircraft, if power is interrupted either by normal shutdown or for any other reason, the CVR stops recording.

a. True, nothing is recorded
b. False, power is still applied for 1 minute
c. False, power is still applied for 10 minutes
d. True during normal shutdown, False in an emergency

Answer 10

False, power is still applied for 10 minutes

Reference: FRM 5.2.18.1