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1
Q

The air data modules convert pneumatic pressure to electrical signals and send these data to the _____________.

() MCPs

() IRSs

() ADIRUs

A

ADIRUs

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The _____ provide inertial position and track data to the FMC as well as attitude, altitude, and airspeed data to the displays.

() MCPs

() IRSs

() ADIRUs

A

ADIRUs

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3
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If a _____ fails, automatic display switching ensures critical information remains available to the pilots at all times.

() MCP

() IRS

() DU

A

DU

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4
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If the airspeed is manually selected in the IAS/MACH window, where does it appear on the flight instrument display?

() Above the PFD Airspeed Indicator

() The magenta Speed Bug on the PFD Airspeed Indicator

() All answers are correct

A

All answers are correct

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5
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The tip of the Speed Trend Vector (green) on the PFD Airspeed Indicator shows predicted airspeed in the next ______ seconds.

() 6

() 10

() 30

A

10

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6
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If the current airspeed decreases into the minimum speed amber bar, the airspeed readout box turns _________________________.

() amber and flashes for 10 seconds

() red after 10 seconds

() all answers are correct

A

amber and flashes for 10 seconds

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7
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Current Mach is digitally displayed below the airspeed tape when the current Mach number is greater than ________.

() 0.01 Mach

() 0.40 Mach

() 0.70 Mach

A

.40 Mach

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8
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On the PFD Airspeed Indicator, the bottom of the Maximum Speed (red and black) bar indicates the maximum speed as limited by __________.

() VMO/MMO

() Landing Gear or Flap placard speed

() all answers are correct

A

All Answers are correct

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9
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The Maximum Maneuver Speed/High Speed Buffet (amber) bar is displayed on the PFD Airspeed Indicator _______________.

() when flaps are up

() when flaps are up and landing gear is down

() when landing gear is down

A

When flaps are up

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10
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The Flaps Maneuvering Speeds (green) are displayed on the PFD Airspeed Indicator after the __________ is entered in the CDU.

() gross weight

() reserve fuel

() cost index

A

Gross weight

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11
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The Flaps Maneuvering Speeds (green) UP bug is not displayed on the PFD Airspeed Indicator __________.

() with landing gear extended

() above approximately 20,000 feet altitude

() above approximately 10,000 feet altitude

A

Above approximately 20,000 feet altitude

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12
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On the PFD Airspeed Indicator, the V2+15 (white) bug is displayed for takeoff, and removed at __________.

() first flap retraction

() final flap retraction

() landing gear retraction

A

First flap retraction

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13
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On the PFD Airspeed Indicator, an Amber NO VSPD displayed on the ground indicates __________ on the CDU.

() the cost index is not selected

() the gross weight is not selected

()V1 and VR are not selected

A

V1 and VR are not selected

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14
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On the PFD Airspeed Indicator, the Minimum Maneuver Speed (amber) bar is inhibited on takeoff until _______________.

() final flap retraction

() landing gear retraction

() first flap retraction

A

First flap retraction

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15
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On the PFD Airspeed Indicator, the top of the Minimum Speed (red and black) bar is the speed at which _______________.

() stick pusher occurs

() the aural warning “airspeed low, airspeed low” sounds

() stick shaker occurs

A

Stick shaker occurs

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16
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Shortly after takeoff, when flaps are not up, the bottom of the Maximum Maneuvering Speed (amber) bar indicates _______________.

() flap limit placard speed for the current flap setting

() flap limit placard speed for the next normal flap setting

() flap limit placard speed for the previous flap setting

A

flap limit placard speed for the next normal flap setting

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17
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On the PFD Airspeed Indicator, the VREF+20 (white) bug is automatically displayed with selection of _______.

() VREF

() autobrakes

() wind correction

A

VREF

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18
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The Landing Reference Speed (green) is indicated as _______ on the PFD Airspeed Indicator.

() REF

() 40 or 30 as appropriate for landing flaps

() TGT

A

REF

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19
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The altitude set in the MCP altitude window is displayed on the PFD Altitude Indicator as ____________.

() Selected Altitude Bug (cyan)

() Selected Altitude Bug (white)

() Selected Altitude Bug (magenta)

A

Selected Altitude Bug (magenta)

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20
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When MTRS is selected on the EFIS control panel, __________________ is displayed on the PFD Altitude Indicator.

() Hectopascal Barometric Pressure

() Metric Selected Altitude Readout

() the Missed Approach Altitude

A

Metric Selected Altitude Readout

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21
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Regarding the PFD Altitude Indicator, how is altitude acquisition alerting displayed

() A momentary tone sounds and the current altitude box turns amber.
() 900 feet prior to reaching MCP altitude, a white box shows around the selected altitude display and a momentary tone sounds
() The box surrounding MCP altitude begins to flash and 300 feet prior to reaching the selected altitude a momentary tone sounds.

A

900 feet prior to reaching MCP altitude, a white box shows around the selected altitude display and a momentary tone sounds

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22
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On the PFD Altitude Indicator, the Current Altitude box is highlighted in amber and flashes to denote _______________.

() an altitude deviation

() a disagreement between altimeters

() an ADIRU failure

A

An altitude deviation

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23
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On the PFD Barometric Indicator, the Barometric Settings Box is displayed green unless a numeric is set and the aircraft _________________ where the box turns amber.

() has a disagreement between altimeters

() has an ADIRU failure

() is climbing above transition altitude

A

is climbing above transition altitude

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24
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On the PFD Barometric Indicator, when the Barometric Standard (STD) is selected, a barometric setting ______ be preselected.

() can

() can not

A

Can

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25
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On the PFD Vertical Speed Indicator, the Selected Vertical Speed Bug (magenta) indicates __________________.

() the speed selected in the FMC for VNAV PATH with VNAV engaged

() the speed selected in the MCP for Level Change with LVL CHG engaged

() the speed selected in the MCP vertical speed window with V/S pitch mode engaged

A

the speed selected in the MCP vertical speed window with V/S pitch mode engaged

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26
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On the PFD Vertical Speed Indicator, the Vertical Speed (white), is located __________________.

() above the vertical speed indication

() above the vertical speed indication when climbing and below when descending

() below the vertical speed indication

A

above the vertical speed indication when climbing and below when descending

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27
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On the PFD Attitude Indicator, the Bank Pointer indicates bank angle. When the bank angle is ____ degrees or greater the Bank Pointer fills and turns amber.

() 30

() 35

() 45

A

35

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28
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Slip/Skid indication is located ____________________, and fills white with full scale deflection.

() beneath the bank pointer on the attitude indicator

() between the HSI and attitude indicator

() above the engine instruments

A

beneath the bank pointer on the attitude indicator

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29
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The VNAV Speed Band (magenta) indicates FMC target airspeed during VNAV path descents. _________ is the speed at which VNAV changes from VANV PTH to VNAV SPD.

() The lower speed limit

() The top of the bar

() The red and black Minimum Speed indicator

A

The top of the bar

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30
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The pitch scale on the Attitude Indicator is white and displayed in ___ degree increments.

() 2

() 2.5

() 5

A

2.5

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31
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The largest scale indicated on the Attitude Indicator for Bank Scale is ____ degrees.

() 60

() 45

() 30

A

60

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32
Q

The Aircraft Symbol on the Attitude Indicator indicates aircraft attitude relative to __________.

() the angle of attack

() the stick shaker

() the horizon

A

the horizon

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33
Q

The Flight Director Bars on the PFD indicate steering commands and are ________ in color.

() amber

() magenta

() green

A

Magenta

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34
Q

The Flight Path Vector (FPV) displays ____________ when selected on the EFIS control.

() flight path angle

() drift

() all answers are correct

A

All answers are correct

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35
Q

The Radio Altitude is displayed at radio altitudes below ______ AGL, and turns ______ when below selected radio altitude minimums.

() 2000; amber

() 2500; amber

() 3000; magenta

A

2500; amber

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36
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Anticipation cues are displayed next to Attitude Indicator as __________________ and display valid approach course deviation (example: LOC/GS deviation) while the corresponding NPS (magenta symbol) deviation scales and pointers are being displayed.

() white unfilled diamonds

() green circles

() white bars

A

white unfilled diamonds

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37
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The Lateral Actual Navigation Performance (ANP) Bars are displayed below the attitude indicator. The Lateral ANP bars can be displayed _____________.

() after the IAF for RNP approaches

() with RNP set to less than 0.3

() in all phases of flight

A

in all phases of flight

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38
Q

On PFD Instrument Landing System Indications, the approach reference located above to the PFD, turns amber when _____________.

() the ILS tuned frequencies disagree

() the approach courses in the MCP disagree

() all answers are correct

A

all answers are correct

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39
Q

On PFD Instrument Landing System Indications, the localizer pointer fills in solid ______ when within 2 ½ dots from center.

() amber

() magenta

() white

A

Magenta

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40
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On PFD Instrument Landing System Indications, the glideslope pointer is in view when ____________________.

() the glideslope signal is received

() when the ILS frequency is tuned

() below 10000 AGL

A

the glideslope signal is received

41
Q

On PFD Landing Altitude/Minimums Indications, the BARO Minimums Pointer (green) _______________ when the aircraft descends below selected minimum altitude.

() turns amber

() flashes red

() disappears

A

Turns amber

42
Q

On PFD Landing Altitude/Minimums Indications, the amber crosshatched area indicates ___________________.

() FMC landing altitude for destination

() minimums

() highest elevation within 400NM

A

FMC landing altitude for destination

43
Q

On PFD Landing Altitude/Minimums Indications, the Minimums Reference/Altitude (green) ___________ and flashes for 3 seconds when the aircraft descends below selected minimum altitude.

() turns red

() changes to a diamond

() turns amber

A

Turns amber

44
Q

On PFD Landing Altitude/Minimums Indications, the Landing Altitude Reference Bar indicates amber when height above touchdown is __________.

() 0 to 250 feet above landing altitude

() 0 to 500 feet above landing altitude

() 1000 AGL

A

0 to 500 feet above landing altitude

45
Q

On the PFD, the rising runway is displayed when the localizer signal is usable, and ____________.

() the radio altitude is less than 2500 feet

() the radio altitude is less than 100 feet

() the autopilot or the flight director is engaged

A

the radio altitude is less than 2500 feet

46
Q

On the PFD, ____________ replace the appropriate display to indicate system failure.

() red Xs

() EICAS alerts

() failure flags

A

Failure flags

47
Q

If a Display Unit (DU) fails, _____________ ensures critical information remains available to the pilots are all times.

() automatic switching

() pilot memory items

() the FMC

A

Automatic switching

48
Q

The instrument source select switches are located on the overhead panel. Placing the Display Source Select Switch to ALL ON 1, provides a means of manually switching ________________ as the source of information for all six display units.

() to a single DEU

() to a single FMC

() to a single EFIS Control Panel

A

to a single DEU

49
Q

The instrument source select switches are located on the aft overhead panel. Placing the Control Panel Select Switch to BOTH ON 1, provides a means of manually switching the Captain’s and First Officers displays ________________.

() to a single DEU

() to a single FMC

() to a single EFIS Control Panel

A

to a single EFIS Control Panel

50
Q

On the Display Select Panels, placing the MAIN PANEL DUs Selector to OUTBD PFD, displays the ___________ on the outer display unit and blanks the _________ display unit.

() PFD format; inboard

() PFD format; lower

() MAP format; inboard

A

PFD format; inboard

51
Q

On the Display Select Panels, placing the MAIN PANEL DUs Selector to INBD ENG PRI, displays the ___________ on the outer display unit and displays _________ on the inboard display

() PFD format; the MAP format

() PFD format; the engine and systems

() the engine and systems; compact EFIS format

A

PFD format; the engine and systems

52
Q

On the Display Select Panels, placing the MAIN PANEL DUs Selector to INBD PFD, displays the ___________ on the inboard display unit and blanks the _________ display unit.

() PFD format; lower

() PFD format; outboard

() MAP format; upper

A

PFD format; outboard

53
Q

On the Display Select Panels, placing the Lower DU Selector to ENG PRI, displays __________________on the lower display and blanks the ________display unit.

() engine and systems; inboard

() engine and systems; outboard

() engine and systems; upper

A

engine and systems; upper

54
Q

Placing the Speed Reference Selector (outer) to ___________ allows for manual entry.

() V1, VR, WT, VREF, Bug 5

() V1, VR, WT, VREF, Bug 5, SET

() V1, VR, WT, VREF, Bug 5, SET, AUTO

A

V1, VR, WT, VREF, Bug 5

55
Q

Placing the Speed Reference Selector (outer) to ___________ allows for airspeeds and gross weight to be provided automatically through the FMC.

() Bug 5

() SET

() AUTO

A

AUTO

56
Q

On the Speed Reference Selector, rotating the Inner knob ________ sets the appropriate reference airspeed or gross weight.

() manually

() automatically

A

Manually

57
Q

Which flight instrument display relies exclusively upon static pressure for operation?

() Standby Altimeter

() Standby Airspeed Indicator

() Integrated Standby Flight Display

A

Standby Altimeter

58
Q

On the PFD Attitude Indicator, if the Captain’s and First Officer’s pitch display differs by more than 5 degrees, a _____________ appears.

() an amber PITCH flag

() an amber ATT flag

() an amber ROLL flag

A

an amber PITCH flag

59
Q

On the PFD Attitude Indicator, if the Captain’s and First Officer’s pitch or roll display differs by more than 5 degrees, a _____________ appears.

() an amber PITCH annunciation

() an amber ROLL annunciation

() all answers are correct

A

all answers are correct

60
Q

On the PFD Attitude Indicator during a TCAS RA, the areas inside the red lines indicate the pitch region(s) to _________ in order to resolve the traffic conflict.

() avoid

() fly

() report

A

Avoid

61
Q

On the PFD Altimeter Indicator, the BARO Minimums Pointer (green) indicates the barometric minimums as set by the ____________________.

() minimums selector on the EFIS control panel

() FMC

() radio altitude selector on the EFIS control panel

A

minimums selector on the EFIS control panel

62
Q

On the PFD Altimeter Indicator, the Digital Readout (white) displays current altitude. ________ appears when the altitude is below zero feet.

() White hash marks

() Green hash marks

() A negative sign

A

A negative sign

63
Q

On the PFD Altimeter Indicator, if the Captain and First Officer altimeter disagree by more than ______ feet for more than 5 seconds, an amber ALT DISAGREE alert is displayed.

() 75

() 200

() 500

A

200

64
Q

On the PFD Vertical Speed Indicator, if vertical speed fails, __________________.

() an amber VERT flag appears

() an amber VSI flag appears

() a red X appears over the VSI

A

an amber VERT flag appears

65
Q

On the Clock, in order to cycle between UTC or manual time, press the ______________.

() CHR pushbutton in top left corner

() TIME/DATE pushbutton in top right corner

() ET pushbutton in lower left corner

A

TIME/DATE pushbutton in top right corner

66
Q

Standby Magnetic Compass is located ________________ and displays magnetic heading.

() below the Captains clock

() on the center post above glareshield

() on the standby navigation display

A

on the center post above glareshield

67
Q

The approach mode selector on the Standby Attitude Indicator provides ILS signals provided by the ______ ILS receiver.

() No. 1

() No. 2

() No.1 or No. 2

A

No. 1

68
Q

On the Standby Attitude Indicator, unreliable attitude is indicated by ________.

() a GYRO flag

() an GS flag

() a LOC flag

A

A GYRO flag

69
Q

The Standby Altimeter receives static pressure from ____________.

() the Captains static ports

() the First Officers static ports

() the alternate static ports

A

Alternate static ports

70
Q

The Standby Airspeed Indicator receives ram pressure from the auxiliary pitot probe and static pressure from

() the Captains static ports

() the First Officers static ports

() the alternate static ports

A

the alternate static ports

71
Q

On the Integrated Standby Flight Display (ISFD), airspeed and altitude are computed from the pneumatic pressure data provided by direct connections to the ___________.

() auxiliary pitot and alternate static ports

() Captains pitot and static ports

() First Officers pitot and static ports

A

auxiliary pitot and alternate static ports

72
Q

On the Integrated Standby Flight Display (ISFD), the ILS information is received from the _______.

() No. 2 ILS receiver

() No. 1 Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR)

() No.1 or No. 2 ILS receiver

A

No. 1 Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR)

73
Q

On the Integrated Standby Flight Display (ISFD), heading information is provided from _______________.

() the #1 ADIRU

() the alternate heading gyro

() the same source as the First Officer’s primary flight display

A

the #1 ADIRU

74
Q

The Barometric (BARO) Reference Selector (outer), on the EFIS control Panel, allows for selection of ____________ for barometric reference.

() IN or METERS

() IN, METERS or HPA

() IN or HPA

A

IN or HPA

75
Q

On the EFIS control Panel, the VOR/ADF switches displays the selected VOR bearing pointer, frequency or identification and DME on all navigation modes except ____________.

() VOR

() PLAN

() MAP

A

PLAN

76
Q

On the EFIS control Panel, placing the Mode Selector to APP or VOR displays information in a __________ format.

() track-up

() heading-up

() true north up

A

Heading-up

77
Q

On the EFIS control Panel, placing the Mode Selector to MAP displays information in a __________ format.

() track-up

() heading-up

() true north up

A

Track-up

78
Q

On the EFIS control Panel, placing the Mode Selector to PLN displays information in a __________ format.

() track-up

() heading-up

() true north up

A

True north-up

79
Q

On the EFIS control Panel, pushing the _____ button would allow for Vertical Situation Display in MAP mode as installed.

() TFC

() CTR

() STD

A

CTR

80
Q

On the EFIS control Panel, the Range Selector adjust the display range in ________ for APP, VOR, MAP or PLN mode.

() nautical miles

() statue miles

() kilometers

A

Nautical miles

81
Q

On the EFIS control Panel, pushing the _____ button would allow for the display of TCAS information.

() TFC

() CTR

() STD

A

TFC

82
Q

On the EFIS control Panel, pushing the STA button would allow for the display of high altitude data base navigation aids on map scales _________.

() 5, 10, 20, or 40

() 20, 40, 80, or 160

() 80, 160, 320, or 640

A

80, 160, 320, or 640

83
Q

On the EFIS control Panel, pushing the ____ button would allow for the display of waypoints in the FMC data base which are not in the flight plan route if the selected range is 40 nm or less.

() DATA

() STA

() WPT

A

WPT

84
Q

On the EFIS control Panel, pushing the ____ button would allow for the display of all airports stored in the FMC database.

() ARPT

() POS

() STA

A

ARPT

85
Q

On the EFIS control Panel, pushing the ____ button would allow for the display of estimated time of arrival for each active route waypoint.

() POS

() DATA

() STA

A

DATA

86
Q

On the EFIS control Panel, pushing the ____ button would allow for the display of IRS positions, GPS positions, and VOR bearing vectors extended from the nose of the aircraft symbol to the stations.

() POS

() DATA

() STA

A

POS

87
Q

In the Expanded MAP Mode, the distance to the next active waypoint is displayed ____________.

() top right corner

() top left corner

() bottom right corner

A

Top right corner

88
Q

In the Expanded MAP Mode, the True Airspeed is displayed ____________.

() top right corner

() top left corner

() bottom right corner

A

top left corner

89
Q

In the Expanded MAP Mode, the Estimated Time of Arrival at Next Active Waypoint is displayed ____________.

() top right corner

() top left corner

() bottom right corner

A

Top right corner

90
Q

How is the weather radar transmitter energized and able to display weather radar returns?

() automatically after takeoff

() by deselecting the TEST button on the weather radar panel

() by pressing the WXR (weather radar) on the EFIS control panel

A

by pressing the WXR (weather radar) on the EFIS control pane

91
Q

When the weather radar is selected to the 640 nm range, weather radar returns are limited to ________.

() 160 nm

() 320 nm

() 500 nm

A

320 nm

92
Q

On the ground, the flight recorder begins operating _________________________.

() when DC power is applied to the aircraft

() when AC power is applied to the aircraft

() when either engine is operating

A

when either engine is operating

93
Q

Moving the flight recorder test switch from NORMAL (guarded position) to TEST _________________________.

() powers the flight recorder on the ground

() bypasses the electrical power switches and the air ground switch to power the flight recorder on the ground

() does not work without the engines being powered

A

powers the flight recorder on the ground

94
Q

An amber OFF light on the flight recorder panel indicates______________.

() the flight recorder is not operating

() the flight recorder is operating

() the flight recorder test is valid

A

the flight recorder is not operating

95
Q

The Integrated Standby Flight Display (ISFD) is powered by

() the battery bus

() Transfer bus 1

() Standby AC bus

A

The battery bus

96
Q

Using the EFIS control panel, weather radar and TCAS are not displayed in

() the center APP, center VOR, and PLN modes

() MAP mode

() MAP and TFC modes

A

the center APP, center VOR, and PLN modes

97
Q

On the PFD, ____________ replace the appropriate display to indicate system failure.

() red Xs

() EICAS alerts

() failure flags

A

Failure flags

98
Q

On the ground, the flight recorder begins operating _________________________.

() when electrical power is available and either engine is operating

() only when the Flight Recorder Test switch is placed to TEST

() when AC power is applied to the aircraft

A

when electrical power is available and either engine is operatin

99
Q

Weather radar (WXR) returns are limited to

() 320 NM

() 640 NM

() 160 NM

A

320

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