Revision Questions EFIS

Question 1

Regarding EHSI, the difference between the display in plan and map mode is -

A. Plan is the normally used display and shows information against a moving map background
B. Plan shows a static map background with the FMC flight plan displayed without track and heading information
C. Plan shows a static map background with the FMC flight plan displayed with the current track and heading information at the top of the screen
D. Map shows the flight plan displayed against a small scale map of the route to be flown

Answer 1

C. Plan shows a static map background with the FMC flight plan displayed with the current track and heading information at the top of the screen

Question 2

Weather radar returns may be displayed on the EHSI when -

A. In map, expanded VOR or expanded ILS modes
B. A full compass scale has been selected
C. Either a full or expanded compass scale has been selected
D. In map mode only

Answer 2

A. In map, expanded VOR or expanded ILS modes

Question 3

Concerning the colours of the DH readout and the RA readout on the EADI as the selected DH is passed on descent -

A. The DH changes from magenta to amber, the RA changes from white to amber
B. The DH changes from white to amber, the RA changes from green to amber
C. The DH changes from green to red, the RA changes from white to magenta
D. The DH changes from cyan to amber, the RA changes from green to amber

Answer 3

A. The DH changes from magenta to amber, the RA changes from white to amber

Question 4

Some possible warning flags that appear on a conventional (non EFIS) ADI may include -

A. GS, GYRO, LOC and COMP
B. GS, VOR/LOC, COMP and HDG
C. VOR/LOC, COMPASS, GYRO and COMP
D. GYRO, COMPASS, HDG and COMP

Answer 4

A. GS, GYRO, LOC and COMP

No heading flags on an ADI

Question 5

With regard to the cancellation of warnings and cautions in the EICAS

A. Warnings and cautions can both be cancelled regardless of system status by using the cancel button
B. Warnings and cautions may only be cancelled if the associated fault no longer exists
C. Warnings are cancelled only when the condition is rectified but cautions may be cancelled using the cancel button
D. Cautions are cancelled only when the condition is rectified but warnings may be cancelled using the cancel button

Answer 5

C. Warnings are cancelled only when the condition is rectified but cautions may be cancelled using the cancel button