Communications Flashcards

1
Q

The SATCOM system provides ____.

A

both data and voice communications

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2
Q

After cockpit oxygen mask use, the boom mikes can be enabled by ____.

A

closing the left oxygen mask storage box door and pressing the RESET/TEST lever

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3
Q

On the ground with both engines shut down, any VHF radio that transmits for more than 35 seconds ________.

A

is automatically disabled

radio an intermittent tone can be heard

radio dashes appear in the tuning panel frequency window for that radio (200ER)
radio

all of the above

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4
Q

In the event an HF or VHF radio transmits for more than 30 seconds in flight, the EICAS message ____ is displayed.

A

RADIO TRANSMIT

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5
Q

On the Audio Control Panel, only one Transmitter Selector Switch can be selected at a time.

A

True

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6
Q

The Data mode is available on radios ____

A

VHF R and CTR

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7
Q

When the offside tuning light is illuminated, it means that ____.

A

the radio normally associated with the panel is being tuned by another tuning panel, or the radio panel is being used to tune another radio

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8
Q

Incoming notification of cabin calls is made available to the pilots through ____.

A

EICAS communications messages and chimes

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9
Q

The ____ menu selection allows display of CPDLC downlink message pages.

A

MFD COM, ATC

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10
Q

ATC Datalink (CPDLC) Log On is accomplished through the ____.

A

MFD COMM – ATC – Log On/Status page

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11
Q

How is an incoming ATC uplink message annunciated and where are they displayed?

A

ATC displays on EICAS.

An aural alert chime will sound.

The message will display in the EICAS ATC Uplink Message Block.

All of the above

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12
Q

Priority cabin interphone calls made to the flight deck while a normal cabin interphone call is in progress will automatically be connected as a conference call.

A

False

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13
Q

What are the flight indications of an incoming cabin priority call?

A

A CABIN ALERT EICAS message accompanied by an aural alert chime

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14
Q

If a HF or VHF radio transmits for more than 30 seconds, the EICAS advisory message RADIO TRANSMIT is displayed.

A

True

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15
Q

Which of the following occurs when a transmitter select switch is pushed the first time?

A

The MIC light for the selected switch illuminates and all other transmitter switches extinguish.

The respective transmitter (radio or intercommunications) is selected for transmission.

The respective receiver audio is selected on if not already manually selected on.

All of the above.

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16
Q

How can the Captain connect their hand microphone, headphone, boom microphone/headset and oxygen mask microphone, speaker and MIC/INT switch to the First Observer’s Audio Control Panel?

A

By selecting the OBS AUDIO Selector to the CAPT position.

17
Q

The acronym CPDLC stands for ____.

A

Controller to Pilot Data Link Communications

18
Q

These switches ____.

ACPT. CANC. RJCT

A

function the same as selecting an MFD communication display ACCEPT/REJECT command button

19
Q

It is essential that FLIGHT NUMBER is displayed/entered correctly for CPDLC connectivity.

A

True

20
Q

If your microphone has a stuck switch in flight and continuously transmits on VHF or HF, a ____ EICAS message appears.

A

RADIO TRANSMIT

21
Q

If boom mics are operative, they must be used below ____ feet.

A

18,000

22
Q

During log-on, setting the max uplink delay ____.

A

is not required unless specified by ATS. Otherwise, leave blank

23
Q

Once logged-on to CPDLC, transfer to the next FIR is _____.

A

normally automatic