Final Exam Review Flashcards
1
Q
What does PBE mean?
A
Protective Breathing Equipment
2
Q
How long does the PBE last?
A
15 min.
3
Q
What is the PBE pre-flight check?
A
Present and secure in proper location
Sealed
Viewing window is NOT pink
4
Q
How many PBEs are onboard?
A
7
5
Q
Where are the PBEs located?
A
One at each jumpseat and one in the flight deck.
6
Q
Who is responsible for approving a revision to the Flight Attendant Manual?
A
Transport Canada
7
Q
What is the maximum cruising altitude of the Boeing 737-800?
A
41,000 feet
8
Q
What is O in the Phonetic Alphabet?
A
Oscar
9
Q
What is M in the phonetic alphabet?
A
Mike
10
Q
What is T in the Phonetic alphabet?
A
Tango
11
Q
What is the pre-flight check of the Over Wing Exit?
A
Plastic handle cover is in place
Handle in the closed (locked) position
12
Q
What position is responsible for the pre-flight check of the OWE?
A
P3
13
Q
Do you skip any steps in the ELC?
A
No
14
Q
Where does P2 start their cabin checks during an ELC?
A
Row 12
15
Q
Where does P2 do their safety demo?
A
Row 12
16
Q
Where does P3 do their safety demo?
A
Row 1
17
Q
Where does P4 do their safety demo?
A
Row 22
18
Q
What is your first step in a decompression?
A
Sweep nearest oxygen mask to your face.
19
Q
What are the 3 types of decompression?
A
Gradual, Rapid and Explosive.
20
Q
What is an example of explosive decompression?
A
Structural Failure of the Aircraft
21
Q
How long does the DME last for
A
4 Hours
22
Q
What is the pre-flight check of a Halon 1211 fire extinguisher?
A
Nozzle is unobstructed
Pin is in place and sealed
Gauge in green
Present and secure in proper location
23
Q
What does ELT stand for?
A
Emergency Locator Transmitter
24
Q
What is the chain of command?
A
- Pilot in Command
- Check Pilot (if on board)
- First Officer
- Deadheading Swoop Pilot
- LFA
- P2
- P3
- P4
- Line Evaluator (if on board)
25
What information is included in the Departure announcement?
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Stowage of baggage
Mobile devices in airplane mode
Remove earphones for Safety Demo
Fasten Your Seatbelts
No Smoking on Board
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26
Can flight attendants switch positions during a duty day?
No, any changes must go through the Captain.
27
How many first aid kits are on board?
3
28
Where are the first aid kits located?
FWD Left Windscreen
R/H Overhead Mid-Cabin Bin
R/H Aft FA Station
29
What do you do if your assigned exit is blocked during an evacuation?
Use command "Exit Blocked" and redirect passengers to alternate usable exits.
30
Who can start an evacuation?
Cabin crew or flight crew?
31
How would cabin crew initiate an evacuation?
Try to contact the flight deck.
If the need is obvious and you have not heard from or cannot contact the flight deck use command "Evacuate, Evacuate, Evacuate".
32
How do you know if a circuit breaker has tripped?
It pops out and a white ring is visible.
33
What are the items required when you report for duty?
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Swoop ID
RAIC
Passport
Permanent Residency card (if passport not applicable)
SID
Working Wristwatch
Dangerous Goods Certificate
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34
How long will the ELS last?
10 - 15 min
35
What is the range of a Halon 1211 Fire Extinguisher?
Up to 10 feet
36
What is ELS and where is it located?
Emergency Lighting System, AFT FA panel
37
When must the Over Wing Exit Briefing be completed?
Prior to closing the Main Cabin Door.
38
Can you evacuate yourself without equipment?
Yes if it is too dangerous.
39
What do you do if you discover a bomb on board?
Don't touch it and tell the captain.
40
Where can you find the regulatory requirements that enhance safety in the Canadian Aviation Industry?
Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)
41
Who can use their RAIC to access the restricted area through a by-pass entrance?
When in uniform on duty or deadheading.
42
When you the flight deck announces "Flight Attendants Prepare for Arrival" what does that mark the beginning of?
Sterile Flight Deck
43
What announcement follows "Flight Attendants Prepare for Arrival"?
Descent Announcement
44
When is the descent announcement played?
Approximately 10 minutes before Landing
45
Can passengers bring an Oxygen Concentrator on Board?
Yes
46
Are personal oxygen cylinders or liquid oxygen allowed on board?
No
47
When do you complete pre-flight checks?
The first flight on a calendar day
When there hasn't been a Lead to Lead briefing
When a crew member deems necessary
If the aircraft has been left unattended
48
When the seatbelt sign is on, how are infants with no restraint system be held
In the passengers arms in the Brace (Burping) position.
49
What is the role of the assistant Firefighter?
Obtain the necessary equipment
Relay the fire specific information to the next available Flight Attendant (Communicator)
Be ready to take over from the Primary Firefighter if necessary
50
What is the MEL?
Minimum Equipment List
| Minimum state of serviceability required for the operation of the aircraft
51
How long does it take for the slide to inflate?
5 to 10 seconds
52
What do you do if the sink in the lavatory won't stop running water?
Turn the water valve off.
53
Does the fire extinguisher in the lavatory contain Halon 1211?
Yes
54
How many infant life vests are on board?
14
55
What is the difference between a rapid deplanement and an evacuation?
Rapid deplanement uses the main cabin door.
| Evacuation uses all available exits.
56
What are the 3 levels of communication
Normal, non-normal and emergency
57
What is the definition of a ditching?
Planned Emergency Water Landing
58
What is an unplanned evacuation on water?
Inadvertent water contact
59
What are the first steps when opening a door during an evacuation?
Access for smoke, fire, water, debris
| Verify the door is armed
60
Where are the Overwing Exit rows located.
Row 15 & 16
61
What do you do if a passenger tells you they are concerned about snow on the wing.
Notify the pilot.
62
When must pre-flight crew member briefings be completed?
Prior to each flight or series of flight segments.
63
How many hours before you fly must you refrain from drinking?
12
64
Where is the EMK located?
Last R/H overhead bin
65
Should there be a loss in aircraft power will the flight deck door remain locked?
No.
66
What is the SSR code for a service animal?
SVAN
67
What PA system overrides what PA system?
The flight deck PA system overrides the Cabin PA.
68
At what cabin altitude do the oxygen masks drop?
14,000 feet
69
If you notice suspicious activity which PA should you use?
The one furthest from the incident.
70
What is the acronym for Silent Review?
PROCESS
71
What does PROCESS stand for?
P - Passenger Head Count
R - Routes for evacuation and procedures
O - Operation/location of emergency exits
C - Commands
E - Emergency equipment/location/operation
S - Scenarios and how to handle
S - Seat location of SSR passengers and ABPs
72
How many hours do you have to wait after scuba diving to fly?
24 hrs
73
The FAM is established and maintained under the authority of which position at Swoop?
Flight Attendant Manager
74
Who is responsible for the pre-flight check of the EMK?
P4
75
How long does the Halon last?
9-15 seconds
76
Is the cabin or galley ever allowed to be in total darkness?
No
77
What class of fire are oil, grease and kerosene considered?
Class B
78
During a water landing, which doors do P2 and P4 evacuate through?
Over Wing Exits
79
What are some situations that require a mandatory post flight crew debriefing?
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Death on Board
Emergency Evacuations
ICM incident
Severe turbulence resulting in injuries
When a crew member requests one
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80
What is prohibited to be used during ground service?
Carts and tray tables. Booze cannot be served.
81
Who is the inbound crew?
The ones coming in, getting off duty
82
Who is the outbound crew
The crew taking over and taking off on the aircraft
83
How many assistive animals are permitted per flight?
No limit
84
When do we begin the silent review after takeoff (Process)?
When turning onto an active runway
85
When do we complete the silent review (PROCESS) during departure?
Minimum 60 seconds after takeoff or until the post takeoff announcement.
86
When does the flight deck clear zone go into effect?
During an ICM incident Level 2 or greater.
87
When must a security search for suspicious items be completed?
Each calendar day for departure to or from a US destination.
88
How often do you do a security search in the cabin during flights to the US?
Every 2 hours
89
How often do you do a cabin walk through?
Every 15 minutes
90
Who is responsible for activating the ELS if it doesn't activate automatically during an evacuation?
P2 or P4
91
When do you do a cart brake inspection?
Prior to starting in flight service.
92
If your slide doesn't inflate and you instruct 2 ABPs to hold it at the bottom how do you change your commands?
Sit, Slide, Move Away
93
What tool can be used to assist with the Overwing Exit briefing?
Safety Features Card
94
What are the 2 briefings that cannot be declined?
Unattended Minors and Over Wing Exit
95
Can you store garbage in the lavatory?
Yes if all the garbage bins are full, the lav is locked and it does not go higher than the sink.
96
What door is referred to as the Main Cabin Door?
L1
97
Where is the restraint kit?
R/H Mid Cabin Overhead Bin
98
What is stored in the R/H mid cabin overhead bin?
Restraint Kit, First Aid Kit, 2 oxygen Cylinders, Safety Demo Kit
99
Someone who has been ordered to leave the country by federal authorities without being escorted by an officer is considered what type of passenger?
Unaccompanied Deportee
100
When do you stop use of a portable oxygen cylinder?
At 500 Psi for FA reserve
101
What is the pre-flight check of the EMK?
Present and secure in proper location
Compartment with medications is sealed
Exterior diagnostic equipment compartment is not sealed and contents are verified
102
During an evacuation once all passengers are off the plane, what is your next step?
Cabin Sweep
| Check on the Pilots
103
When do we start boarding on a headstart flight?
D -40
104
When is boarding started on a turn flight?
D -30
105
What level of turbulence is the seatbelt sign illuminated AND the seatbelt announcement made?
Moderate and Severe (question 90)
106
What type of fire requires you to don PBE before firefighting?
Lavatory or flight deck
107
What is the first thing you are going to do if you have an incapacitated pilot?
Take their hands off the controls
108
For an incapacitated Flight Crew Member what is the order of action?
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Hands
Seat
Feet
Sit
Strap
Air
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109
How many seatbelt extensions are carried on board the aircraft?
8
110
Where are the seat belt extenders located?
4 in the L/H windscreen
| 4 in the last RH overhead bin
111
What is the TUC at 35,000 ft?
30 sec to 1 minute
112
What is a tidal flat?
Quicksand, Swamp, Bog (areas of sand, mud and quicksand periodically covered with varying depths of water)
113
Can you use the Flight Deck windows during an evacuation?
Yes
114
What do you do if you catch a passenger drinking their own alcohol.
Inform them of the regulations
Confiscate and dispose of it
Fill out an IHR
115
What are some examples of post-evacuation duties?
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Move upwind of the aircraft
Gather Passengers together
Passenger headcount
Administer first aid
Crew doesn't talk to media
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116
What is the TUC at 15,000 ft?
Indefinate
117
What is the TUC at 25,000 feet?
3 to 6 minutes
118
Are you allowed to use Portable Oxygen Concentrators on all flights?
Yes
119
What is the TUC at 45,000 feet?
9 to 15 seconds
120
As crew members where do you stow your bags?
Under the last row of seats
Last Overhead bin
First Overhead bin
121
How do you treat an IFSO on board?
As regular passengers
122
What is an inadmissible passenger?
They don't have the proper documentation to enter the country and must return to their country of origin.
123
What areas is the LFA responsible for during pre-flight checks?
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L1 Door and Slide
L/H windscreen
Forward FA Station
Adjacent to jumpseat (ELC)
Forward Lavatory
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124
What areas is P2 responsible for during pre-flight checks?
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L2 Cabin Door and slide
L/H Overhead bin
Aft Centre Ceiling Compartment
L/H Aft FA Station
Aft Lavatories
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125
What areas is P3 responsible for during pre-flight checks?
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R1 Cabin Door and Slide
Inboard jumpseat
Forward Galley
Cabin (all passenger seats)
Over Wing Exits
Forward R/H Bulkhead Library
Mid cabin R/H overhead bin
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126
What areas is P4 responsible for during pre-flight checks?
R2 Slide and door
Last R/H overhead bin
R/H AFT FA station
Aft Galley
