lec 2 mcq Flashcards
1
Q
- When was the Chicago Convention signed?
A. 1930
B. 1944
C. 1951
D. 1962
A
→ B. 1944
2
Q
- How many states attended the Chicago Convention?
A. 44
B. 54
C. 60
D. 72
A
→ B. 54
3
Q
- Which of the following is NOT one of the three main parts of the Chicago Convention?
A. Air navigation
B. ICAO as an organization
C. National air policy
D. International air transport
A
→ C. National air policy
4
Q
- Who was Canada’s delegate to the Chicago Convention?
A. Lester B. Pearson
B. William Kerwin
C. John Diefenbaker
D. Charles Power
A
→ B. William Kerwin
5
Q
- How many ICAO member states are there today?
A. 144
B. 162
C. 190
D. 205
A
→ C. 190
6
Q
- Article 26 of the Chicago Convention deals with:
A. Customs procedures
B. Airspace navigation
C. Investigation of accidents
D. Aircraft certification
A
→ C. Investigation of accidents
7
Q
- Article 37 relates to:
A. Air traffic control
B. Accident reporting
C. Investigation funding
D. International standards and procedures
A
→ D. International standards and procedures
8
Q
- What annex is dedicated to the investigation of aviation accidents?
A. Annex 11
B. Annex 12
C. Annex 13
D. Annex 19
A
→ C. Annex 13
9
Q
- When was Annex 13 originally published?
A. 1944
B. 1951
C. 1962
D. 1974
A
→ B. 1951
10
Q
- What significant update to Annex 13 occurred in Rome in 1962?
A. Added military protocols
B. Included duty to report and accredited representation
C. Changed flight plan format
D. Removed final report deadlines
A
→ B. Included duty to report and accredited representation
11
Q
- Which term in Annex 13 denotes a binding standard?
A. Could
B. Should
C. Shall
D. May
A
→ C. Shall
12
Q
- Which word indicates a recommended practice in Annex 13?
A. Shall
B. Required
C. Recommended
D. Must
A
→ C. Recommended
13
Q
- What is the current revision date of Annex 13?
A. July 2022
B. January 2023
C. July 2024
D. March 2025
A
→ C. July 2024
14
Q
- What constitutes “substantial damage” to an aircraft under Annex 13?
A. Superficial damage only
B. Only cosmetic damage
C. Anything beyond a non-critical component
D. Delayed takeoff
A
→ C. Anything beyond a non-critical component
15
Q
- Which of the following is a key element in the definition of an accident?
A. Use of military aircraft
B. Minor turbulence
C. Fatal or serious injury
D. Missed approach
A
→ C. Fatal or serious injury
16
Q
- What is the definition of a “serious incident”?
A. Routine maintenance finding
B. Would have likely resulted in an accident if not prevented
C. Pilot license infraction
D. Late departure due to weather
A
→ B. Would have likely resulted in an accident if not prevented
17
Q
- What is the “State of Occurrence”?
A. Where the operator is based
B. Where the aircraft was built
C. The nation in which the occurrence happened
D. Where the flight was scheduled to land
A
→ C. The nation in which the occurrence happened
18
Q
- What is the “State of Operator”?
A. The state where the accident happened
B. Principal place of business or residence of operator
C. Country where aircraft is manufactured
D. Airport control region
A
→ B. Principal place of business or residence of operator
19
Q
- What is the “State of Registry”?
A. Country of aircraft manufacturer
B. Nation that issued the pilot license
C. Country where aircraft is registered
D. Country where ICAO is located
A
→ C. Country where aircraft is registered
20
Q
- Who is the “Investigator-in-Charge” (IIC)?
A. Lawyer representing crew
B. First responder at the site
C. Person leading the investigation
D. Manufacturer’s liaison
A
→ C. Person leading the investigation
21
Q
- Who appoints the Investigator-in-Charge?
A. ICAO
B. The State of Registry
C. The investigating authority of the State of Occurrence
D. The aircraft manufacturer
A
→ C. The investigating authority of the State of Occurrence
22
Q
- What is an “accredited representative” in Annex 13 terms?
A. Legal counsel for victims
B. Individual appointed by a State entitled to participate in an investigation
C. Media spokesperson
D. Aircraft leasing agent
A
→ B. Individual appointed by a State entitled to participate in an investigation
23
Q
- What is a “final report” in Annex 13?
A. A criminal charge summary
B. A financial loss summary
C. A report concluding an investigation
D. A manufacturer’s maintenance guide
A
→ C. A report concluding an investigation
24
Q
- Who determines the language of the final report?
A. The State of Registry
B. ICAO
C. The investigating authority
D. The aircraft operator
A
→ C. The investigating authority
25
Q
- When must an initial notification of an accident be sent to ICAO?
A. Immediately after the accident
B. Within 48 hours
C. Within 30 days
D. As soon as practical
A
→ D. As soon as practical
26
Q
- What must the State of Occurrence do regarding an investigation?
A. Hire a private firm
B. Delegate all tasks to the aircraft manufacturer
C. Institute and conduct the investigation
D. Request ICAO to lead
A
→ C. Institute and conduct the investigation
27
Q
- What can a participating State NOT do without approval?
A. Send an accredited representative
B. Access the cockpit voice recorder
C. Perform a separate parallel investigation
D. Collect public witness statements
A
→ C. Perform a separate parallel investigation
28
Q
- What must be done with the cockpit voice recorder (CVR)?
A. It must be erased after 30 days
B. It should be released to the media
C. It must not be disclosed unless required for the investigation
D. It can be used for training purposes
A
→ C. It must not be disclosed unless required for the investigation
29
Q
- Under Annex 13, when is the final report due?
A. Within 6 months
B. Within 12 months
C. As soon as possible, ideally within 12 months
D. Only after legal proceedings
A
→ C. As soon as possible, ideally within 12 months
30
Q
- If the final report is not completed in 12 months, what must be issued?
A. A revised flight plan
B. A preliminary financial audit
C. An interim statement
D. A legal affidavit
A
→ C. An interim statement
31
Q
- What kind of safety measure can an investigating authority issue?
A. Financial penalty
B. Safety recommendation
C. Regulatory fine
D. Market recall
A
→ B. Safety recommendation
32
Q
- Which state must implement safety recommendations?
A. All ICAO members
B. Only the State of Occurrence
C. Only the State of Manufacture
D. No state is obligated
A
→ D. No state is obligated
33
Q
- What is ICAO’s role in investigations?
A. Conduct criminal trials
B. Lead all investigations
C. Act as a clearinghouse for safety issues
D. Certify all aircraft
A
→ C. Act as a clearinghouse for safety issues
34
Q
- What is the purpose of the ADREP system?
A. Aircraft registry
B. Legal database
C. Global accident/incident reporting
D. Crew licensing portal
A
→ C. Global accident/incident reporting
35
Q
- What is the function of the ICAO accident database?
A. Scheduling airport slots
B. Storing personal flight logs
C. Analyzing accident trends
D. Publishing pilot salaries
A
→ C. Analyzing accident trends
36
Q
- What kind of data is stored in the ADREP database?
A. Weather patterns
B. Financial airline data
C. Accident/incident details
D. Ticket sales
A
→ C. Accident/incident details
37
Q
- Which of the following is NOT a state entitled to participate in an investigation?
A. State of Registry
B. State of Operator
C. State of the Victims
D. State of Design
A
→ C. State of the Victims
38
Q
- Which state is responsible for the airworthiness of an aircraft?
A. State of Manufacture
B. State of Design
C. State of Occurrence
D. State of Operator
A
→ B. State of Design
39
Q
- If multiple states are involved in a serious incident, who leads the investigation?
A. ICAO
B. The UN
C. State of Occurrence
D. State of Registry
A
→ C. State of Occurrence
40
Q
- What is the purpose of Annex 13 investigations?
A. Determine criminal liability
B. Assign financial penalties
C. Prevent future accidents
D. Promote aircraft sales
A
→ C. Prevent future accidents
41
Q
- What is the role of a Minister’s Observer (MINOB) in an investigation?
A. Lead the investigation
B. Provide technical expertise
C. Observe on behalf of the Transport Minister
D. Conduct witness interviews
A
Answer: C
42
Q
- What kind of info is considered privileged under Section 19 of the CTAISB Act?
A. Flight data recorder (FDR) logs
B. CVR and witness statements
C. Maintenance records
D. Aircraft registration
A
Answer: B
43
Q
- What is a Class 1 occurrence classification?
A. Involves fatalities
B. A foreign investigation
C. A safety study of systemic risks
D. Involves minor aircraft damage
A
Answer: C
44
Q
- Which class represents occurrences with no new safety lessons?
A. Class 2
B. Class 4
C. Class 5
D. Class 6
A
Answer: C
45
Q
- Which country does NOT currently have an SSP?
A. France
B. Canada
C. Brazil
D. China
A
Answer: B
45
Q
- What organization implements the State Safety Program (SSP)?
A. ICAO
B. Transport Canada
C. State Investigation Board
D. Air Navigation Services
A
Answer: A
45
Q
- What is NOT a core component of the SSP under Annex 19?
A. Policy and objectives
B. Safety penalties
C. Risk management
D. Safety promotion
A
Answer: B
46
Q
- Who is responsible for appointing the accredited representative?
A. ICAO
B. State of Operator
C. State of Registry
D. Participating State
A
Answer: D
46
Q
- What must be protected during an investigation?
A. Airport manager’s notes
B. Maintenance contracts
C. CVR and witness statements
D. Weather reports
A
Answer: C
47
Q
- What is the ICAO deadline for issuing a final report after an accident?
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 9 months
D. 12 months
A
Answer: D
48
Q
- If a final report cannot be produced in time, what must be issued?
A. A summary report
B. Preliminary report
C. Judicial finding
D. International notification
A
Answer: B
49
Q
- Which language is NOT one of the official final report languages?
A. Hindi
B. English
C. French
D. Russian
A
Answer: A
50
Q
- Who is the Investigator-in-Charge (IIC)?
A. The person maintaining flight data
B. A state-appointed lawyer
C. The individual directing the investigation
D. ICAO’s representative
A
Answer: C
51
Q
- A serious incident is best defined as:
A. An accident with fatalities
B. A maintenance issue
C. An event that nearly caused an accident
D. A delayed flight with complaints
A
Answer: C
52
Q
- What does the acronym ADREP stand for in reporting?
A. Aircraft Direction Report
B. Accident Data Reporting
C. Aviation Disaster Response Program
D. Air Defense Repatriation
A
Answer: B
53
Q
- Which of the following is a participating State in an investigation?
A. Only the ICAO State
B. Only the State of Operator
C. All accredited rep States
D. Just the State of Occurrence
A
Answer: C
54
Q
- What must the State of Occurrence do in accidents with aircraft over 2250kg?
A. Notify ICAO only
B. Defer the case
C. Notify all relevant States
D. Do nothing
A
Answer: C
55
Q
- What does the term “State of Design” refer to?
A. Where the aircraft was painted
B. Where the aircraft model was created
C. The country owning the airline
D. The ICAO jurisdiction
A
Answer: B
56
Q
- What year was Annex 13 originally published?
A. 1944
B. 1951
C. 1962
D. 1978
A
Answer: B
57
Q
- What indicates a standard in Annex 13?
A. “Optional”
B. “Shall” (italicized)
C. “Should” (bolded)
D. “Required”
A
Answer: B
