Warning Systems

Question 1

What action is required to display the next page of STATUS messages when additional pages exist?

A. Push the STAT button on the DSP.
B. Select “NEXT PAGE” on the lower right corner of the Status Page.
C. Push the Cancel / Recall switch.
D. Push the INFO button on the DSP.

Answer 1

B. Select “NEXT PAGE” on the lower right corner of the Status Page.

Question 2

The Fire Bell and Master Warning lights are inhibited during takeoff from 80 knots until 400 feet RA.

A. True.
B. False.

Answer 2

B. False.

Question 3

Which statement about Memo Messages is true?

A. Memo Messages are not considered crew alerts.
B. Memo Messages are displayed in white font on EICAS.
C. Memo Messages can’t be cleared with the cancel / recall switch.
D. All the above.

Answer 3

D. All the above.

Question 4

The terrain data on the ND is magenta when:

A. No terrain data is available.
B. Terrain is more than 2000 feet below the airplane.
C. Terrain is 500 feet below to 2000 feet above the airplane.
D. Terrain ahead is within the airplane’s flight path.

Answer 4

A. No terrain data is available.

Question 5

Which of the following would remove a WINDSHEAR time critical warning?

A. Resetting the master warning system.
B. Flying out of the windshear condition.
C. Pushing the GND PROX switch.
D. Pushing the Cancel / Recall switch.

Answer 5

B. Flying out of the windshear condition.

Question 6

A filled red square on a TCAS alert indicates:

A. A resolution advisory (RA).
B. Incomplete traffic information.
C. Proximate traffic.
D. A traffic advisory (TA).

Answer 6

A. A resolution advisory (RA).

Question 7

During ground engine start, new caution and advisory alerts are inhibited from engine start switch engagement until:

A. The engine reaches idle RPM.
B. The start is aborted.
C. Engine fuel flow is detected.
D. A and B are correct.

Answer 7

D. A and B are correct.

Question 8

Status messages that appear during flight should be written up in the aircraft logbook and the pilots should review the MEL for any flight restrictions.

A. True.
B. False.

Answer 8

B. False.

Question 9

When LAND 2 or LAND 3 is displayed, the master CAUTION lights and beeper for most messages are inhibited below _______ feet AGL.

A. 1500
B. 200
C. 100
D. 50

Answer 9

B. 200

Question 10

Testing of the weather radar and Predictive Windshear System by the pilots is not required.

A. True.
B. False.

Answer 10

A. True.

Question 11

The EFIS control panel Weather Radar switch, controls power to the
transmitter/receiver.

A. True.
B. False.

Answer 11

A. True.

Question 12

Which of the following is true of an overspeed condition?

A. The MASTER WARNING lights illuminate.
B. An OVERSPEED EICAS message appears.
C. An aural warning AIRSPEED, AIRSPEED sounds, and can be cancelled by
pushing the MASTER WARNING switch.
D. Both A and B.

Answer 12

D. Both A and B.

Question 13

Additional messages in the EICAS message field is indicated by:

A. A cyan continue below the alert field.
B. A CDU scratch pad message.
C. A page cue below the alert field.
D. Not indicated.

Answer 13

C. A page cue below the alert field.

Question 14

Status messages are displayed on the EICAS below the MEMO messages and must be cleared by maintenance before departure.

A. True.
B. False.

Answer 14

B. False.

Question 15

Which of the following alert messages can be cleared by the CANCEL/RECALL switch?

A. Advisory alerts.
B. Warning alerts.
C. Status messages.
D. Memo messages.

Answer 15

A. Advisory alerts.

Question 16

To cancel the autopilot disconnect aural alert:

A. Press the master warning button on the glareshield.
B. Use the control yoke autopilot disconnect button.
C. The aural alert is automatically cancelled after 5 seconds.
D. Place the autopilot disconnect bar to the down position.

Answer 16

B. Use the control yoke autopilot disconnect button.

Question 17

Warning alerts, communication alerts, and memo messages:

A. Cannot be cleared with the CANCEL/RECALL switch.
B. Can be cleared with the CANCEL/RECALL switch.
C. Will clear automatically after 90 seconds.
D. Can be cleared with the CANCEL / RECALL switch on glareshield.

Answer 17

A. Cannot be cleared with the CANCEL/RECALL switch.

Question 18

Which of following warnings cannot be silenced by the MASTER WARNING / CAUTION reset switch:

A. Takeoff configuration.
B. Autopilot disconnect.
C. Cabin Altitude.
D. Both A and B.

Answer 18

D. Both A and B.

Question 19

The look ahead terrain warning display is available even if the pilots have not selected TERR on their EFIS control panel.

A. True.
B. False.

Answer 19

A. True.

Question 20

An engine will not be shut down based on a STATUS message only.

A. True.
B. False.

Answer 20

A. True.

Question 21

Pushing the CANCEL / RECALL switch when on the last page of EICAS crew alert messages, ensures all current MEMO messages have been displayed.

A. True.
B. False.

Answer 21

A. True.

Question 22

Takeoff configuration warnings are armed when:

A. The airplane is on the ground.
B. Either engine’s thrust is in the takeoff range.
C. Airspeed is less than V1.
D. All the above.

Answer 22

D. All the above.

Question 23

Are EICAS caution alert messages inhibited during takeoff?

A. Yes, caution alert messages are inhibited during T/O until rotation occurs.
B. Yes, caution alert messages are inhibited during takeoff at V1. The inhibit ends at 400 feet RA, or 25 seconds after V1, whichever occurs first.
C. No, caution alert messages are not inhibited during takeoff.
D. Yes, messages are inhibited at 80 knots during T/O. The inhibit ends at 400 feet RA, or 20 seconds after rotation, whichever occurs first.

Answer 23

C. No, caution alert messages are not inhibited during takeoff.

Question 24

How is EGPWS terrain display information generated?

A. The terrain display information is generated from a database contained in the GPWS computer and correlated to the GPS position.
B. The terrain display information is generated from the weather radar system.
C. The terrain display information is generated from the radio altitude.
D. The terrain display information is generated from a database contained in the CDU and correlated to the LNAV displayed course.

Answer 24

A. The terrain display information is generated from a database contained in the GPWS computer and correlated to the GPS position.

Question 25

The Predictive Windshear System (PWS) is a part of which system?

A. GPWS.
B. AFDS.
C. TCAS.
D. Weather radar system.

Answer 25

D. Weather radar system.

Question 26

How can a PILOT RESPONSE message be cleared?

A. The PILOT RESPONSE message can be cleared by pushing any control on any of the monitored systems or panels.
B. The PILOT RESPONSE message cannot be cleared.
C. The PILOT RESPONSE message can only be cleared by logging on to ATC.
D. The PILOT RESPONSE message can only be cleared by Selecting COMM
button on the DSP, then new messages.

Answer 26

A. The PILOT RESPONSE message can be cleared by pushing any control on any of the monitored systems or panels.

Question 27

When airspeed has reduced to TAMS (Thrust Asymmetry Minimum Speed), flight deck indications are an aural warning of “AIRSPEED, AIRSPEED” with an associated Master Warning.

A. True.
B. False.

Answer 27

A. True.