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1
Q

What is facsimile?

  1. The transmission of characters by radioteletype that form a picture when printed
  2. The transmission of still pictures by slow-scan television
  3. The transmission of video by television
  4. The transmission of printed pictures for permanent display on paper
A

The transmission of printed pictures for permanent display on paper

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What is the standard scan rate for VHF 137 MHz polar orbiting weather facsimile reception?

  1. 240 lines per minute
  2. 50 lines per minute
  3. 150 lines per second
  4. 60 lines per second
A

240 lines per minute

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What is the standard scan rate for high-frequency 3 MHz-23 MHz weather facsimile reception from associated shore stations?

  1. 240 lines per minute
  2. 120 lines per minute
  3. 150 lines per second
  4. 60 lines per second
A

120 lines per minute

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The Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) measures the distance from the aircraft to the DME ground station. This is referred to as:

  1. The slant range
  2. DME bearing
  3. Glide Slope angle of approach
  4. Localizer course width
A

The slant range

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What is an ascending pass for a low-earth-orbit communications satellite?

  1. A pass from west to east
  2. A pass from east to west
  3. A pass from south to north
  4. A pass from north to south
A

A pass from south to north

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What is a descending pass for a low-earth-orbit communications satellite?

  1. A pass from north to south
  2. A pass from west to east
  3. A pass from east to west
  4. A pass from south to north
A

A pass from north to south

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What is the period of a satellite?

  1. An orbital arc that extends from 60 degrees west longitude to 145 degrees west longitude
  2. The point on an orbit where satellite height is minimum
  3. The amount of time is takes for a satellite to complete one orbit
  4. The time it takes a satellite to travel from perigee to apogee
A

The amount of time is takes for a satellite to complete one orbit

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**What is the accuracy of a global positioning system (GPS) fix with selective availability (SA) turned on?

  1. 100 meters 95% of the time
  2. 100 feet 50% of the time
  3. 150 meters 95% of the time
  4. 10 feet 95% of the time
A

100 meters 95% of the time

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What is the probable cause for a docked vessel to occasionally register speed and direction on a global positioning system (GPS) receiver?

  1. Interference entering the antenna cable
  2. A misconnection to the associated electronic chart display
  3. A loose coaxial cable connector in the antenna unit
  4. A normal condition caused by Department of Defense (DOD) selective availability
A

A normal condition caused by Department of Defense (DOD) selective availability

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What voice communications system will lead to a slight delay and possible echo in a telephone conversation?

  1. Propagational delay in communications through a geostationary satellite
  2. Acoustic delay and echo over cellular phone frequency
  3. Propagational delays and echoes on low-earth-orbit satellites
  4. Propagational delays on marine VHF 157/162 MHz bands
A

Propagational delay in communications through a geostationary satellite

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Why does the received signal from a satellite, stabilized by a computer-pulsed electromagnet, exhibit a fairly rapid pulsed fading effect?

  1. Because the satellite is rotating
  2. Because of ionospheric absorption
  3. Because of the satellite’s low orbital altitude
  4. Because of the Doppler effect
A

Because of satellite is rotating

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The majority of airborne Distance Measuring Equipment systems automatically tune their transmitter and receiver frequencies to the paired ___ channel

  1. VOR/marker beacon
  2. VOR/LOC
  3. Marker beacon/glideslope
  4. LOC/Glideslope
A

VOR/LOC

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The Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) ground station has a built-in delay between reception of an interrogation and transmission of the reply to allow:

  1. Someone to ANSWER the call
  2. The VOR to make a mechanical hook-up
  3. Clear other traffic for a reply
  4. Operation at close range
A

Operation at close range

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During soldering operations, “wetting” is:

  1. The action of the flux on the surface of the connection
  2. The blending of solder and copper to form a new alloy
  3. The dipping of the connection in water to cool the connection
  4. The operation of cooling the completed connection with flux
A

The blending of solder and copper to form a new alloy

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One nautical mile is equal to how many statute mile?

  1. 1.5
  2. 8.3
  3. 1.73
  4. 1.15
A

1.15

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Solder most commonly used for hand soldering in electronics is:

  1. 50% tin 50% lead
  2. 60% tin 40% lead
  3. 40% tin 60% lead
  4. 30% tin 30% lead
A

60% tin 40% lead

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Which of the following is true about the soldering tip?

  1. One size soldering tip is right for all jobs, only the head is changed
  2. IF the temperature of the soldering tip is the same in each case, the larger work mass will heat up faster than the smaller one will
  3. Iron-plated soldering tips require no preparation before using
  4. The soldering tip should be tinned during the initial heating up of the soldering iron
A

The soldering tip should be tinned during the initial heating up of the soldering iron

18
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3:00 PM Central Standard Time is:

  1. 1000 UTC
  2. 2100 UTC
  3. 1800 UTC
  4. 0300 UTC
19
Q

Which of the following is an acceptable method of solder removal from holes in a printed board?

  1. Compressed air
  2. Toothpick
  3. Soldering iron and a suction device
  4. Power drill
A

Soldering iron and a suction device

20
Q

6:00 PM PST is equal to what time in UTC?

  1. 0200
  2. 1800
  3. 2300
  4. 1300
21
Q

The ideal method of removing insulation from wire is:

  1. The thermal stripper
  2. The pocket knife
  3. A mechanical wire stripper
  4. The scissor action stripping tool
A

The thermal stripper

22
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2300 UTC time is:

  1. 2 PM CST
  2. 3 PM PST
  3. 10 AM EST
  4. 6 AM EST
23
Q

One statute mile equals how many nautical miles?

  1. 3.8
  2. 1.5
  3. 0.87
  4. 0.7
24
Q

When soldering electronic circuits be sure to:

  1. Wet wires with flux after soldering
  2. Use maximum heat
  3. Heat wires until wetting action begins
  4. Use maximum solder to insure a good bond
A

Heat wires until wetting action begins

25
Q

What is the purpose of flux?

  1. Removes oxides from surfaces and prevents formation of oxides during soldering
  2. To act as a lubricant to aid the flow of the solder
  3. Acid cleans printed circuit connections
  4. To cool the soldered connection
A

Removes oxides from surfaces and prevents formation of oxides during soldering

26
Q

Which of these will be useful for insulation at UHF?

  1. Rubber
  2. Mica
  3. Wax impregnated paper
  4. Lead
27
Q

The condition of a lead-acid storage battery is determined with a(n):

  1. Hygrometer
  2. Manometer
  3. FET
  4. Hydrometer
A

Hydrometer

28
Q

Lines drawn from the VOR station in a particular magnetic direction are:

  1. Radials
  2. Quadrants
  3. Bearings
  4. Headings
29
Q

The horizontal dipole VOR transmit antenna rotates at ___ revolutions per second

  1. 60
  2. 2400
  3. 30
  4. 1800
30
Q

The direction from the aircraft’s nose to the VOR station is referred to as the:

  1. Heading
  2. Bearing
  3. Deflection
  4. Inclination
31
Q

All directions associated with a VOR station are related to:

  1. North pole
  2. North star
  3. Magnetic north
  4. None of these
A

Magnetic north

32
Q

If a shunt motor, running with a load, has its shunt field opened, how would this affect the speed of the motor?

  1. Slow down
  2. Stop suddenly
  3. Speed up
  4. Unaffected
33
Q

On runway approach, an ILS Localizer shows:

  1. Deviation left or right of runway center line
  2. Deviation up and down from ground speed
  3. Deviation percentage from authorized ground speed
  4. Wind speed along runway
A

Deviation left or right of runway center line

34
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What radio navigation aid determines the distance from an aircraft to a selected VORTAC station by measuring the length of time the radio signal takes to travel to and from the station?

  1. Radar
  2. Loran C
  3. Distance Marking (DM)
  4. Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
A

Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)

35
Q

Which of the following is a feature of an Instrument Landing System (ILS)?

  1. Localizer: shows aircraft deviation horizontally from center of runway
  2. Altimeter: shows aircraft height above sea-level
  3. VHF Communications: provide communications to aircraft
  4. Distance Measuring Equipment: shows aircraft distance to VORTAC station
A

Localizer: shows aircraft deviation horizontally from center of runway

36
Q

Why do we tin component leads?

  1. It helps to oxidize the wires
  2. Prevents rusting of circuit board
  3. Decreases heating time and aids in connection
  4. Provides ample wetting for good connection
A

Decreases heating time and aids in connection

37
Q

What is the purpose of using a small amount of solder on the tip of a soldering iron just prior to making a connection?

  1. Removes oxidation
  2. Burns up flux
  3. Increases solder temperature
  4. Aids in wetting the wires
A

Aids in wetting the wires

38
Q

What occurs if the load is removed from an operating series DC motor?

  1. It will stop running
  2. Speed will increase slightly
  3. No chance occurs
  4. It will accelerate until it flies apart
A

It will accelerate until it flies apart

39
Q

Why are concentric transmission lines sometimes filled with nitrogen?

  1. Reduces resistance at high frequencies
  2. Prevent water damage underground
  3. Keep moisture out and prevent oxidation
  4. Reduce microwave line losses
A

Keep moisture out and prevent oxidation

40
Q

Nitrogen is placed in transmission lines to:

  1. Improve the “skin-effect” of microwaves
  2. Reduce arcing in the line
  3. Reduce the standing wave ration of the line
  4. Prevent moisture from entering the line
A

Prevent moisture from entering the line

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