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1
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The navigation source annunciation on the third line of the PFD is completely independent of the approach reference data on the first two lines. What is the purpose of the navigation source annunciation?
- It identifies the source of navigation performance for the deviation scales.
- It identifies only ILS information.
- It identifies the source that is programmed into the FMC.
- It identifies the source used for LNAV.

A

It identifies the source of navigation performance for the deviation scales.

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What information is displayed on the Auxiliary (AUX) display?
- The aircraft FLT #, XPDR code, SELCAL and TAIL #.
- Date and time functions.
- The ATC Message Block.
- All of the above are correct.

A

All of the above are correct.

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Navigation performance scales and pointers on the PFD…
- turn red when the UNABLE NAV EICAS message is displayed.
- present a real-time display of the location of the LNAV and VNAV path relative to the airplane.
- show approach reference data.
- are always displayed in white.

A

present a real-time display of the location of the LNAV and VNAV path relative to the airplane.

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Weather radar and terrain data can be displayed simultaneously by the same pilot.
- True. One can be displayed on the ND while the other is displayed on the mini-map.
- False. Simular to other aircraft, each pilot chooses to display EITHER weather radar OR terrain data.

A

True. One can be displayed on the ND while the other is displayed on the mini-map.

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The area mapped by the VSD is determined by the VSD corridor, the dashed cyan lines, is offset by 1 RNP on either side of the airplane’s _____________ or _____________.
- instantaneous track, Flight Management Flight Plan route
- VNAV path, FMC position.
- lateral path, vertical path.
- MCP heading, range to target speed.

A

instantaneous track, Flight Management Flight Plan route

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When the aircraft enters the polar regions with the heading reference switch in NORM, True North is automatically referenced for which of the following AFDS cruise roll modes?
- HDG HOLD and HDG SEL only
- LNAV only
- TRK HOLD and TRK SEL only
- All AFDS cruise roll modes

A

All AFDS cruise roll modes

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What does the Flight Director Guidance Cue display during a HUD TAKEOFF roll?
- Localizer position relative to the airplane position
- Flight director pitch commands and drift angle
- Drift angle only
- Flight path angle

A

Localizer position relative to the airplane position

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The HUD Ground Excessive Deviation Symbol…
- is not active until 80 KIAS.
- activates after the TO/GA switches are pressed.
- is a flashing triangle that points in the direction of runway centerline.
- is only displayed during the landing rollout.

A

is a flashing triangle that points in the direction of runway centerline.

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Which of the following will result in unusual attitude symbology being displayed on the HUD?
- Pitch less than -20°
- Pitch greater than +35°
- Roll exceeds 55° in either direction
- Any of the above

A

Any of the above

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10
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During normal operations, EICAS is displayed in either the right MFD window of the Captain’s inboard Display Unit (DU) or in the left MFD window of the First Officer’s DU.
- True
- False

A

True

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The Integrated Standby Flight Display (ISFD) provides an independent source of attitude, airspeed and altitude information. Which of the following is NOT displayed on the ISFD?
- Localizer pointers and deviation scales
- Heading
- Groundspeed
- Glideslope pointer and deviation scale

A

Groundspeed

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The Display Select Panel (DSP) located on the glareshield, one for each pilot, provides control of the multifunction displays (MFDs) for the on-side inboard display unit (DU). Regarding the on-side DU and associated MFDs,…
- each DU has a left and right window.
- the currently selected MFD window (left or right) is indicated by the illuminated annunciator light above the corresponding display switch (L or R).
- the EICAS transfer switch on either pilot’s DSP toggles the EICAS display between the CA’’s and FO’s inboard DU.
- All of the above are correct.

A

All of the above are correct.

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13
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The HUD TO/GA Reference Line is displayed on the ground when flight director TO/GA mode is active and groundspeed is greater than 65 knots. When is the TO/GA Reference Line displayed in flight?
- Approaching tail strike limit.
- When flight director TO/GA mode is active.
- Approaching stick shaker angle of attack.
- When the flaps are not up.

A

When flight director TO/GA mode is active.

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Assuming an airport is in the database and it is the ORIGIN or DESTINATION airport in the active flight plan, the airport map…
- is automatically displayed at ND ranges of 10NM or less.
- is available only through the ND drop down menu.
- is automatically displayed at ND ranges of 5 NM or less.
- is only available when the ND is in PLAN mode.

A

is automatically displayed at ND ranges of 5 NM or less.

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The Pick Waypoint (PICK WPT) key at the bottom of the ND will be disabled (CYAN) when…
- the FMC scratch pad contains data.
- the ND range is less than 120 miles.
- the ND is in PLAN mode.
- the ND is in MAP mode.

A

the FMC scratch pad contains data.

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16
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How many MFDs are available at any one time on the flight deck?
- 4
- 5
- 3
- 6

A

5

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17
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If a Display Select Panel (DSP) fails, there is no other way to display SYS, CDU, INFO, CHKL, COMM, or ND information.
- True
- False. DSP control is also available through the backup EFIS/DSP display on the SYS page.

A

False. DSP control is also available through the backup EFIS/DSP display on the SYS page.

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18
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Simultaneous brightness adjustment for all displays and panel lighting is provided by the…
- STORM lilght switch.
- Display Control Panel (DSP).
- MASTER BRIGHTNESS control.
- EFIS control panel.

A

MASTER BRIGHTNESS control.

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The cursor can be moved to a corresponding corner of a selected display by…
- double-clicking on the Multifunction keypad (MFK) Cursor Select Switch.
- touching the middle of the touch pad.
- tapping with a finger on a corner area.
- moving your finger in a circular motion on the touch pad.

A

tapping with a finger on a corner area.

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20
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In addition to the ISFD, the standby flight instruments include a standby…
- AUX display.
- altimeter.
- airspeed indicator.
- magnetic compass.

A

magnetic compass.

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21
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The Auxiliary (AUX) Display can display the following information except for…
- status messages.
- uplinked messages (COMM system generated and flight information).
- flight number.
- transponder code.

A

status messages.

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22
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Each AUX display shows a clock displaying time and date automatically generated from…
- ACARS.
- GPS.
- IRS.
- flight crew input.

A

GPS.

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23
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Static air temperature is displayed on the ________ page of the CDU.
- RTE
- PROGRESS
- CRUISE
- CLIMB

A

PROGRESS

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24
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When is the flight path slip/skid indicator displayed in the HUD?
- Always.
- During an engine failure.
- Approaching stick shaker angle of attack.
- During a takeoff or low-altitude go-around.

A

During a takeoff or low-altitude go-around.

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The HUD symbol, derived from the inertial sources, that indicates where the aircraft is going is the…
- TO/GA Reference Line.
- flare symbol.
- flight path vector.
- AOA limit symbol.

A

flight path vector.

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26
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The HUD Ground Deceleration (Rate) scale is only be shown on landing.
- True
- False

A

False

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27
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The mini-map has a fixed range of…
- 30 NM.
- 20 NM.
- 10 NM.
- 25 NM.

A

20 NM.

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28
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During a descent, the current radio altitude is first displayed on the bottom center of the attitude indication area when radio altitude is below…
- 2500 feet AGL.
- 2000 feet AGL.
- 2000 feet MSL.
- 1500 feet MSL.

A

2500 feet AGL.

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29
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Which mode on the Navigation Display is recommended for most phases of flight?
- MAP
- 20 NM
- CTR
- PLAN

A

MAP

30
Q

The HUD Speed Error Tape is displayed…
- after the first flap retraction.
- only with flaps up.
- only with flaps extended.
- when the APP is armed.

A

after the first flap retraction.

31
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The VSD presents a profile view of the airplane and it’s environment. The VSD range is…
- a function of the ND range and is depicted on the horizontal reference scale.
- the same range as a normal-display ND except when the ND range is less than 5 NM.
- twice the range of the ND from 10NM to 2560 NM when the ND is in full-display.
- All of the above are correct.

A

All of the above are correct.

32
Q

A cyan-colored closed loop conditional line item on an electronic checklist indicates that…
- the conditional line item is sensed true.
- the conditional is applicable.
- action is required. The line item is incomplete.
- the conditional line item is sensed false and its associated steps are no longer applicable.

A

the conditional line item is sensed false and its associated steps are no longer applicable.

33
Q

Upon overriding a checklist by activating the CHKL OVRD key…
- all checklist items remain white, and the CHECKLIST RESET indicator is displayed at the bottom of all pages.
- all checklist items turn green.
- a YES/NO conditional statement is presented to ensure that the operator actually intends to override the checklist.
- the text of the entire checklist changes color to cyan, and the CHECKLIST OVERRIDDEN indicator is displayed at the bottom of all pages.

A

the text of the entire checklist changes color to cyan, and the CHECKLIST OVERRIDDEN indicator is displayed at the bottom of all pages.

34
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Closed Loop items are steps in the checklist that…
- involve the continuous and automatic monitoring of switch, lever, or selector position.
- indicated when the control is in the required position and the line item text color changes to green.
- have a complete indicator displayed left of the line item when the control is in the required position.
- All of the above.

A

All of the above.

35
Q

A red title on a checklist key in the Non-Normal checklist queue indicates a checklist associated with an EICAS…
- WARNING.
- ADVISORY.
- unannunciated non-normal.
- CAUTION.

A

WARNING.

36
Q

A green-colored closed loop conditional line item on an electronic checklist indicates that…
- action is required. The line item is incomplete.
- the conditional line item is sensed false and its associated steps are no longer applicable.
- the conditional is not applicable.
- the conditional line item is sensed true.

A

the conditional line item is sensed true.

37
Q

A green-colored open loop conditional item on an electronic checklist indicates that…
- the conditional line item is selected YES.
- the conditional line item is selected NO.
- the conditional line item has not been completed.
- the conditional item has been skipped.

A

the conditional line item is selected YES.

38
Q

When an entire checklist has been overridden, the text of the checklist turns to ______ and CHECKLIST OVERRIDDEN indicator is displayed at the bottom of the page.
- amber
- white
- green
- cyan

A

cyan

39
Q

Incomplete checklist items appear as…
- green text.
- white text.
- red text.
- cyan text.

A

white text.

40
Q

Complete checklist line items appear as _____ text with a complete indicator (green check mark) to the left. Overridden and inactive line items are displayed in _____.
- white, white
- green, white
- green, cyan
- cyan, amber

A

green, cyan

41
Q

Items that are part of a non-normal checklist, but must be accomplished later in the flight, usually during approach, are referred to as…
- deferred line items.
- conditional line items.
- additional information.
- timers.

A

deferred line items.

42
Q

Automatic countdown timers displayed in the upper right hand corner of the checklist page help the flight crew keep track of time delays that are part of checklists. Timers can be associated with _______ line items.
- action items.
- conditional items.
- deffered items.
- both 1 and 2.

A

both 1 and 2.

  • action items.
  • conditional items.
43
Q

The electronic checklist can be displayed…
- only on the inboard portion of the upper display units.
- only on the lower display unit.
- on either AUX display.
- on any MFD.

A

on any MFD.

44
Q

The item override key is available on all checklists. Overridden checklist line items appear as…
- cyan text.
- white text.
- amber text.
- red text.

A

cyan text.

45
Q

Deferred checklist items are…
- not displayed until after the landing checklist has been completed.
- automatically added to the end of a normal checklist.
- displayed in red as incomplete at the end of the checklist.
- displayed on the notes page of the EICAS screen.

A

automatically added to the end of a normal checklist.

46
Q

Open loop conditional line items are followed by selectable answers that determine whether the subsequent steps become active or not. These answers are labeled…
- YES and NO.
- RIGHT and WRONG.
- COMPLETE and INCOMPLETE.
- SELECT and NON-SELECTABLE.

A

YES and NO.

47
Q

A checklist item that involves the continuous and automatic monitoring of switch, lever, or selector position (i.e. sensed by the airplane) is referred to as a(n)…
- open loop action item.
- closed loop action item.
- conditional line item.
- deferred line item.

A

closed loop action item.

48
Q

A checklist item that does not provide any monitoring of control position or system state (i.e. not sensed by the airplane) is referred to as a/an __________________. These checklist items are also characterized by a _____ box located to their left.
- open loop action item, gray
- closed loop action item, white
- conditional loop line item, cyan
- deferred line item, green

A

open loop action item, gray

49
Q

Checklist operational notes are used for ongoing consequences of non-normal conditions and are selectable through the NOTES key at the bottom of the checklist page during all subsequent phases of flight.
- True
- False

A

True

50
Q

Precautionary text is critical information which should be read before completing certain non-normal checklist actions. This text is…
- only part of the “Condition” statement.
- above the notes page.
- shown above a line item.
- displayed at the end of the associated page.

A

shown above a line item.

51
Q

All automatic timers displayed on a electronic checklist page are…
- elapsed timers.
- countdown timers.
- event elapsed timers.
- count-up timers.

A

countdown timers.

52
Q

Automatic timers on an electronic checklist page are activated by…
- pressing the clock switch on the glairshield panel.
- completing the associated checklist page.
- completing the step just before it.
- selecting the timer icon of the associated page.

A

completing the step just before it.

53
Q

If used in flight, RESET NON-NORMAL and RESET ALL will reset completed non-normal checklists, requiring the crew to start the checklists over.
- True
- False

A

True

54
Q

The active ECL database is indicated on the RESETS Menu Page by a ____________ displayed in the active database indicator.
- white diamond
- cyan rectangle
- green diamond
- amber circle

A

green diamond

55
Q

Checklist retrieval priority is determined by…
- air/ground logic, fuel control switch position, and EICAS message level.
- FMC phase of flight, autopilot status, and EEC control logic.
- autopilot status, N1 indications, and distance from destination.
- EEC control logic, FMC phase of flight, and altitude.

A

air/ground logic, fuel control switch position, and EICAS message level.

56
Q

The EICAS advisory message CHKL NON-NORMAL indicates…
- deferred items remain.
- an incomplete non-normal checklist in the queue.
- a fault in the ECL system.
- non-normal checklist has been overridden.

A

an incomplete non-normal checklist in the queue.

57
Q

The EICAS caution message CHKL INCOMPLETE NORM indicates that…
- there are NOTES that need to be reviewed.
- there is a DEFERRED checklist that is incomplete.
- there is a NORMAL checklist that is not complete before the corresponding phase of flight.
- there is a a non-normal checklist in the queue with no associated EICAS message displayed.

A

there is a NORMAL checklist that is not complete before the corresponding phase of flight.

58
Q

Non-normal checklists not associated with EICAS messages are called…
- DEFERRED checklists.
- INDIVIDUAL checklists.
- unannunciated checklists.
- conditional checklists.

A

unannunciated checklists.

59
Q

Information displayed on the Status (STAT) Display includes…
- potable water quantity and lavatory servicing status.
- cabin altitude and pressure differential.
- hydraulic, APU, oxygen system and liquid cooling fluid indications and status messages.
- fuel quantity for indivual fuel tanks.

A

hydraulic, APU, oxygen system and liquid cooling fluid indications and status messages.

60
Q

If a display is currently shown on an MFD, additional instances are managed as either synchronized, independent or blank.
- True
- False

A

True

61
Q

During the takeoff roll prior to reaching 80 kts, the Flight Mode Annunciations (FMA) on the Primary Flight Display (PFD) will be;
(Correct Image shows: Boxed THR REF, TO/GA in both LNAV & VNAV)
- A (Shows Correct)
- B (Boxed Hold)
- C (Boxed VNAV SPD)
- D (Boxed LNAV)

A

A

62
Q

During your VNAV climb to FL250, ATC asks you to level off at FL190 due to traffic. You set 19000 in the altitude window of the Mode Control Panel (MCP). After level off at FL 190, Flight Mode Annunciations (FMAs) are as shown. ATC clears you to continue your climb to FL250. How can you get back on your planned climb profile while remaining in VNAV?
- Enter 25000 into the MCP altitude window, push V/S and ensure a minimum of 2000 feet per minute rate of climb is entered in the vertical speed window
- Enter 25000 into the MCP altitude window
- Enter 25000 into the MCP altitude window and select FLCH
- Enter 25000 into the MCP altitude window and push the altitude selector

A

Enter 25000 into the MCP altitude window and push the altitude selector

63
Q

During your VNAV climb to FL350, your final cruise altitude, you are instructed to momentarily level off at FL270. You enter 27000 in the altitude window of the Mode Control Panel (MCP). As you approach FL 270, Flight Mode Annunciation (FMA) indicates as shown above. Before you level off at FL 270, ATC clears you to continue your climb to FL350. How will you get back to your planned climb profile and remain in VNAV?
- Reset 35000 into the MCP altitude window
- Enter 35000 into the MCP altitude window and select FLCH
- Enter 35000 into the MCP altitude window and select Flight Path Angle (FPA)
- Enter 35000 into the MCP altitude window and push the altitude selector

A

Enter 35000 into the MCP altitude window and push the altitude selector

64
Q

In flight, the crew is allowed to reset a PACK overheat condition after waiting 2 minutes. This allows time for an overheat condition to cool. If unable to reset this condition,…
- single pack operation is unable to maintain normal cabin altitude.
- turn the right pack switch OFF for the remainder of the flight.
- leave the PACK switch in AUTO for the rest of the flight.
- descend to a lower altitude to maintain normal pressurization.

A

leave the PACK switch in AUTO for the rest of the flight.

65
Q

You are 100 NM prior to the top-of-descent (T/D) point cruising at FL 380. ATC directs a descent to FL340. You set 34000 into the MCP altitude select window and push the altitude selector. What happens next?
- All altitude constraints on the descent will be deleted.
- The aircraft will descend to intercept the VNAV PTH profile.
- The cruise altitude is reset to 34000. The autothrottle sets a calculated thrust value for an approximate 1250 foot per minute descent. Thrust levers can be manually positioned to adjust the descent rate.
- The aircraft will remain at FL380 until T/D then begin a descent.

A

The cruise altitude is reset to 34000. The autothrottle sets a calculated thrust value for an approximate 1250 foot per minute descent. Thrust levers can be manually positioned to adjust the descent rate.

66
Q

80 miles prior to the top-of-descent (T/D), cruising at FL 380, ATC clears you to descend to 15000 at pilot’s discretion. You elect to wait until T/D before beginning your descent. To do so, …
- Enter 15000 into the MCP altitude select window and push the altitude selector.
- do nothing. The aircraft will begin a descent at T/D without any pilot action.
- Enter 15000 now into the MCP altitude select window. The aircraft will begin a descent at T/D.
- With 38000 still in the MCP window, push the altitude selector at the T/D point.

A

Enter 15000 now into the MCP altitude select window. The aircraft will begin a descent at T/D.

67
Q

Cruising at FL390 40NM prior to top-of-descent (T/D), ATC clears you to descend via the published arrival. Approaching the T/D, you get the FMC Alert “CHECK ALT TGT.” You should…
- reset the MCP altitude selector to a lower altitude.
- reset the cruise altitude in the FMC.
- clear the FMC alert and wait for the aircraft to begin a descent.
- push the altitude selector at the T/D point to begin descent.

A

reset the MCP altitude selector to a lower altitude.

68
Q

Cruising at FL390 20 NM prior to top-of-descent (T/D), ATC clears you to descend to 15,000 feet. You set 15000 into the MCP altitude select window and push DES NOW on the FMC VNAV Descent page. What happens next?
- The aircraft will begin a shallow descent but will not intercept VNAV PTH.
- The aircraft will descend at approximately 1250 FPM until intercepting the VNAV PTH.
- All altitude constraints above 15,000 feet on the descent will be deleted.
- The aircraft will descend and maintain 15,000 feet after reaching the T/D.

A

The aircraft will descend at approximately 1250 FPM until intercepting the VNAV PTH.

69
Q

The distance from the outer white tic mark to the center tic mark represents…
- the ANP value.
- the RNP value.
- half the ANP value.
- half the RNP value

A

the RNP value.

70
Q

The distance from an outer white tic mark to the inside of it’s associated horizontal white bar represents…
- the ANP value.
- the unknown location of the aircraft.
- the RNP value.
- half the ANP value.

A

the ANP value.

71
Q

The distance from an outer amber tic mark to the inside of it’s associated horizontal amber bar represents…
- the ANP value.
- the unknown location of the aircraft.
- the RNP value.
- the course deviation of the aircraft.

A

the ANP value.

AA787 (20 decks)

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