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AERT 4560 - Planning & Design MIDTERM Flashcards

1
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In 1969, airports had to adjust the gate size to accommodate the introduction of the __________ aircraft
McDonnell Douglas DC-9
Boeing 747
Concorde
Boeing 767

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Boeing 747

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Although the Federal Aviation Act was established in 1958, it was not until 1967 when the Federal Aviation Administration was formed
True
False

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true

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The DC-8-50 and the Boeing 707-320 were introduced shortly after the Comet I. All these three aircraft signaled the need for airports to have longer runways and larger facilities
True
False

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true

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Commercial carriers at airports are defined as those that operate under Title 14 Part 121 of the US Code of Federal Regulations. In the US, major commercial airlines are those that generate at least ________ in annual revenues
$ 25 Million
$ 1 Billion
$ 10 Billion
$ 100 Million

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1 billion

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In 1952, the airports’ runways had to be significantly re-designed due to the introduction of the _______ aircraft
Fokker Trimotor
Comet I
Douglas DC-3
Douglas DC-6

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Comet 1

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The Boeing 777 was introduced shortly after the Boeing 747 as the airlines needed twin-engine aircraft which were able to cover long ranges and carry average numbers of passengers
True
False

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false

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AC 150/5020-1

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Noise control and compatibility planning for airports

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AC 150/5060-5

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airport capacity and delay

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AC 150/5300-13

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airport design

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AC 150/5325-4B

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runway length requirements for airport design

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10
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Which of the following is not one of the main air transport regions designated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)?
Caribbean
North America
Latin America
Africa

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africa

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10
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Air transportation accounts for about ________ of the United States’ public intercity transportation.
80%
40%
70%
90%

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70%

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In the United States national airspace system, there are about 500,000 flights every day being handled by airport operators and the federal air traffic controllers
True
False

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false

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Some of the achievements of the Airbus A380 is that the aircraft has a large capacity for passengers and it was also designed to meet the current airports’ infrastructures (gates, runways, taxiways, etc.)
T
F

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False

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The Airbus A321-100/200 has the following dimensions:

Outer Main Landing Gear Width = 8.97 meters

Wingspan = 34.10 meters

According to the ICAO Aerodrome reference code, this aircraft would fit in _____ Design Group

A

C

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The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner has the following dimensions:

Outer Main Landing Gear Width = 11.86 meters

Wingspan = 60 meters

According to the ICAO Aerodrome reference code, this aircraft would fit in _____ Design Group

A

E

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Every aircraft generates a wake turbulence behind the wing; this is mainly due to the strong circulation which is needed to lift the aircraft
T
F

A

True

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The turning radius of an aircraft is normally the function of the wheelbase of the aircraft, wheel track of the aircraft, and the maximum steering angle
T
F

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True

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Which of the following criteria is not necessarily needed to find the Runway Code (RDC)?

A

Taxiway Design Group (TDG)

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While determining the Taxiway Group Design of an aircraft, the FAA requires that the Cockpit to Main Gear (CMG) be used instead of the wheelbase of the aircraft if the cockpit is located behind the nose gear
T
F

A

False

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18
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National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems

A

a 5-year plan

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Statewide integrated airport systems planning

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identities the general location

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Metropolitan Integrated Airport Systems planning

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identifies airport needs

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21
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Airport Master Plan

A

prepared by the owner/operator

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22
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The typical span of time in which the airport sponsors should consider updating their Airport Layout Plans (ALPs) is between ______ and ______ years. The actual time may vary within this range depending on the airport size
10 & 20
2 & 7
3 & 5
15 & 30

A

2&7

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23
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During the Master Plan Process, the airport sponsor may have to prepare and/or update the following items except for the
Airport Layout Plan
Capital Improvement Plan
Airport Capital Improvement Plan
Airport Aviation Demand Forecast

A

Airport Capital Improvement Plan

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______________________ are arrivals and departures of aircraft that operate in the local traffic pattern or within sight of the tower. They are known to be departing for, or arriving from, flights in local training areas within a 20-mile radius of the airport and/or control tower
Aircraft Operation
Local Operation
Itinerant Operation

A

local operation

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Which of the following would not be considered to be part of the Airport Layout Plan (ALP)?
The basis for proposed items of development
A narrative that includes basic aeronautical forecasts
A summary of the various stages of airport development and layout sketches of the major items of development in each stage
Financial Feasibility report

A

Financial Feasibility report

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26
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Grant Assurance No. ________ required the airport sponsors to always keep their Airport Layout Plans (ALPs) up to date
13
16
29
26

A

29

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27
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During the Master Plan process, public involvement can include the following activities except for:
Providing financial aids to the local community
A public awareness campaigns
A project website
Public information meetings

A

Providing financial aids to the local community

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Which of the following factors would not necessary affect the aviation demand forecast?
Economic characteristics of a place
The size and complexity of the airport management team
Demographic characteristics of the area
Georgraphical attributes

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The size and complexity of the airport management team

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29
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The following groups/stakeholders would be considered during the Master plan process except for:
Users and Tenants
Local Community
Airport Management Team
Local teachers and other Academicians

A

Local teachers and other Academicians

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30
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The FAA Grant Assurances require the airport sponsors to keep the following items in the ALPs up to date except for:

Airport Property Lines
The Airport financial budget reports
The location and nature of all existing and proposed facilities and structures
The location of all existing and proposed non-aviation areas and improvements

A

The Airport financial budget reports

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31
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___________ is a statistical technique which helps us to tie the aviation demand to enplanement, population, and income levels
Smoothing
Regression Analysis
Trend Analysis and Extrapolation
Market Share Analysis

A

Regression Analysis

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32
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_____________ is an element of the Master Plan process in which we aim to perform an inventory of the airport facilities and equipment as well as better understand the current status of the socioeconomic factors impacting the airport
Facilities Implementation Plan
Environmental Consideration
Existing Conditions Analysis
Pre-Planning

A

Existing Conditions Analysis

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33
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The financial feasibility analysis is the important element of the Airport Layout Plan (ALP)
True
False

A

false

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The technical report portion of the Master Plan will contain all the facts, conclusions, and recommendations to be discussed and reviewed by the public
T
F

A

F

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The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems is a 10-year plan established by the federal government; normally, it gets updated every five years
T
F

A

FALSE

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36
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When selecting a consulting firm to conduct a Master Plan study, a fixed-price contract is recommended if the level of duration or effort of the project is uncertain at the time
T
F

A

FALSE

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The Airport Layout Plan (ALP) is a legal document which must be approved by the Federal Aviation Administration
T
F

A

TRUE

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38
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Prior to conducting our own forecast, it is always a good idea to review previous forecast (of our own or other similar agencies)
T
F

A

TRUE

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Enplaned passengers are the total number of paying passengers who are departing on commercial aircraft - this includes originating and transfer passengers
T
F

A

TRUE

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A typical short-term forecast will help us to project data for the next 20 years as we work on updating the Master plan
T
F

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FALSE

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41
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There are at least five levels of approval that the Airport Layout Plan must go through: Unconditional Approval, Conditional Approval, Mixed Approval, Total Approval, Total Rejection
T
F

A

FALSE

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The Airport Layout Plan (narrative and other related drawings) of a public-use airport can be used by the local government (city, county, state, etc.) for other planning purposes
T
F

A

TRUE

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43
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FAR Part 157 regulation requires the airport operators to notify the Federal Aviation Administration at least 30 days in advance prior to any construction, alteration, deactivation, or changes in use any of the airport’s facilities
T
F

A

TRUE

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44
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The Master Plan is a very important element of the Airport Layout Plan
T
F

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FALSE

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Which of the following items would not be considered as one of the main components of the time series?
Rendom effect
Seasonal variations
Moving Average
Trend Analysis

A

Moving Average

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46
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Which of the following is not one of the types of radar systems being used in the US for managing the national airspace system?
Airport Surface Detection Equipment (ASDE)
Precision Runway Monitoring (PRM)
Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B)
Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR)

A

Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B)

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47
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Which of the following would not be considered as a disadvantage of utilizing the quantitative methods in forecasting?
We cannot test the accuracy of the methods and our data
Results distortion due to economic changes
Only a crude approximation of reality is known
Extensive data-mining of information

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We cannot test the accuracy of the methods and our data

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48
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From the air traffic controllers’ perspective, the terminal area is regarded as being the airport airspace up to ________ miles from the airport and to an altitude ranging up to ______ ft
60________17,000
50________21,000
50_________17,000
60________18,000

A

50_________17,000

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49
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Airport Surface Detection Equipment

A

Provides aircraft position info

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50
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Automated Surface Observation System (or also Automated Weather Observing System)

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provides weather info to pilots and ATC

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Terminal Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range System

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provides navigation guidance to on-board instruments

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52
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Precision Approach Path Indicator

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Lights that provides guidance to pilots on the glide slope

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53
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Precision Runway Monitor

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fast scan radar used for aircraft surveillance

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54
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______________ is a short-range (about 60 miles) radar that is primarily used to identify and separate traffic in and around airports
Airport Surface Detection Equipment (ASDE)
Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR)
Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B)
Precision Runway Monitoring (PRM)

A

Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR)

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55
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Every geographical area which is under the supervision (or monitoring) of the air traffic control center is divided into sub-regions called ____________. Normally, there would be between ____ and _____ of these sub-regions
Airspace________30_______50
Sector _________20_________40
Sector ________30________50
Airspace_________20_______40

A

Sector ________30________50

56
Q

Which of the following forecast would not be necessarily performed at the airport?
Aircraft Operations Forecast
Airport Ground Access Systems Forecast
Economy Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Forecast
Airport Passengers Peaking Characteristics Forecast

A

Economy Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Forecast

57
Q

The United States has ________ air traffic control centers that help with managing the flight operations across the country
19
25
12
21

A

21

58
Q

A single air traffic control center would normally have several radars to track flight operations targets within a radius of _____ to ______ miles. The radars being used are also long-range i.e. the time between scans is normally about ______ seconds
100_______400________12
300______500_______12
200______500________10
200______300_______12

A

200______300_______12

59
Q

Which of the following units is not normally a federal unit involved with managing flight operations in the National Airspace System?
Terminal Approach Control Facility
Airport Traffic Control Tower
Air Traffic Control Center
Tenant Airport Station

A

Tenant Airport Station

60
Q

Which of the following forecast methods would not be considered a quantitative one?
Market Survey
Regression Analysis
Descriptive Statistics
Time Series Analysis

A

Market Survey

61
Q

__________ is s type of forecast in which the current airport activity is calculated as a share of some other more aggregate measure for which a forecast has been made
Market Share
Focus Group
Delphi Method
Cross Classification Model

A

Market Share

62
Q

_____________ is a high-update radar system that is coupled with a high-resolution air traffic control display which enables more accurate tracking of inbound aircraft
Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B)
Precision Runway Monitoring (PRM)
Airport Surface Detection Equipment (ASDE)
Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR)

A

Precision Runway Monitoring (PRM)

63
Q

__________ is s type of forecast in which several experts on different areas are assembled and asked several questions; their opinions are taken to be considered as forecast
Market Share
Delphi Method
Focus Group
Cross Classification Model

A

Delphi Method

63
Q

Airport forecasts are essential as they are part of the airport master planning process
T
F

A

TRUE

63
Q

The crosswind leg is the part of the rectangular pattern that is horizontally perpendicular to the extended centerline of the takeoff runway and is entered by making approximately a 90° turn from the upwind leg
T
F

A

TRUE

63
Q

One of the best ways to first identify the trend component of a time-series is to utilize the scatter plot
T
F

A

TRUE

63
Q

In the aggregate level of forecasting, we normally focus at the individual airport or individual routes that serve a particular airport
T
F

A

FALSE

64
Q

Due to the utilization of the most recent technologies, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been working to closing and totally eliminate the flight service stations
T
F

A

FALSE

65
Q

The air traffic control tower personnel supervise, direct, and monitor air traffic at the airport and in the immediate vicinity up to 5 miles from the airport
T
F

A

TRUE

66
Q

Global Positioning System (GPS) is one of the recent technologies being utilized in flight operations; it normally categorized as a landing guidance system
T
F

A

FALSE

67
Q

One of the advantages of using the trend extrapolation is that we can easily show a causal relationship between the dependent and independent variables
T
F

A

FALSE

68
Q

Random effects in a time series are long-term fluctuations of time-series statistics which happen over time
T
F

A

FALSE

69
Q

To help with vertical separations of flights in the US National Airspace System, all flights taking place below 41,000 ft are separated by 2,000 ft (one flight level) while those above 41,000 are separated by 1,000ft
T
F

A

FALSE

70
Q

To help with vertical separations of flights in the US National Airspace System, all flights heading west are placed on even flight levels (34,000 ft; 36,000 ft; 38,000 ft; etc.) while all the flights heading east are placed in odd number flight levels (35,000 ft; 37, 000 ft; 39,000 ft)
T
F

A

TRUE

71
Q

One of the reasons airports conduct forecast is to have a realistic and definitive understanding of the future demands of the airports
T
F

A

FALSE

72
Q

The time series method is useful for short-term forecasts in which the response to changes in those factors which stimulate the dependent variables is usually less dynamic
T
F

A

true

73
Q

Air Route Surveillance Radar (ARSR) system can detect flight targets of up to 250 miles; it is normally used for en route flight separations and identification
T
F

A

TRUE

74
Q

During a flight operation, the base leg is course flown parallel to the landing runway, but in a direction opposite to the intended landing direction
T
F

A

FALSE

75
Q

Which of the following factors is not a consideration for the FAA to fund airport projects
Increasing Capacity and Efficiency
Noise Reduction
Local Community Contribution
Safe Operations

A

local community contribution

76
Q

A _________________ is a portion of a ramp used for access between taxiways and aircraft parking positions
taxilane
taxiway edge safety margin
taxiway exit
taxiway design group

A

taxilane

77
Q

When designing runways, we consider the following factors except for ______________
Topography
Meteorological conditions
The surrounding environment
The local community population

A

the local community population

78
Q

_______________ is a defined area comprising either a runway or a taxiway and the surrounding surfaces, areas that are prepared for, or are suitable for, reducing the risk of damage to airplanes in the event of an undershoot, overshoot, or excursion from the runway or the unintentional departure from a taxiway

Runway Safety Area
Runway Protection Zone
Object-Free Zone
Object-Free Area

A

runway safety area

79
Q

The _____________ relates to the undercarriage dimensions of the aircraft, width and fillet standards, and in some instances, runway to taxiway and taxiway/taxilane separation requirements

Airplane Design Group
Taxiway Design Group
Aircraft Approach Category
Runway Design Code

A

taxiway design group

80
Q

Which of the following parameters is not used to determine the design aircraft?
Airplane Design group
Aircraft Approach Category
Environmental Factor
Taxiway Design group

A

environment factor

81
Q

Which of the following is not a critical characteristic of consideration while designing an apron?
Safety
Layout
Holding pan
Capacity

A

holding pan

82
Q

Design Aircraft is typically the largest air carrier aircraft or the largest transient aircraft using the airport more than __________ times per year

500
5000
200
2000

A

500

83
Q

_____________ is a defined area over which the final phase of the approach to a hover or a landing is completed and from which a takeoff is initiated
Take-off Protection Zone
Final Approach and Takeoff Area
Safety Area
Touchdown and Lift-Off Area

A

final approach and takeoff area

84
Q

The following are the basic types of aprons except for ____________
Linear
Remote
Hangar
Passenger and Cargo

A

linear

85
Q

It is important for aerospace manufacturers to provide the necessary declared distances for each of the aircraft that they manufacture
True
False

A

false

86
Q

Only those airports that are certified under Part 139 regulation are the ones required to delineate both Movement and Non-movement Areas
True
False

A

false

87
Q

During the building of the taxiway, we consider the Taxiway Design Group which is based on the aircraft width, aircraft undercarriage dimensions, aircraft speed, and runway to taxiway separations
True
False

A

false

88
Q

Regardless of the type of pavement and the intended usage, all airport runways are designed for at least non-precision approach
True
False

A

fasle

89
Q

There are four types of parallel runways that can be built at an airport
True
False

A

true

90
Q

For design and planning purposes, the design aircraft can be a specific aircraft or a composite of several aircraft that use or intend to use part of the airport
True
False

A

true

91
Q

By design, single runways are reserved for general aviation operations. If a large airport has a single runway, then they ought to build an additional runway dedicated for large aircraft operations
True
False

A

false

92
Q

Taxiways should be designed such that the nose gear steering angle is no more than 60 degrees, the generally accepted value to prevent excessive tire scrubbing

True
False

A

false

93
Q

In airport terms, a taxilane is a portion of a ramp used for access between taxiways and aircraft parking positions
True
False

A

true

94
Q

While runways are categorized by the type of pavement and the intended usage, they can also be categorized by the type of aircraft approach
True
False

A

true

95
Q

At ___________ airports, about 70% to 90% of the passengers begin or end their travel at the airport
Transit
Origin and Destination
Through
Transfer

A

origin and destination

96
Q

The International Terminal D at Dallas-Fort Worth International is a two million-square foot facility designed to handle as many as 37,000 passengers daily or 12.8 million passengers annually. The new terminal is part of a $2.7 billion, five-year Capital Development Program at DFW International Airport. What is the approximated square feet per an annual enplaned passenger?

0.16
0.10
0.08
0.13

A

0.16

97
Q

The International Terminal D at Dallas-Fort Worth International is a two million-square foot facility designed to handle as many as 37,000 passengers daily or 12.8 million passengers annually. The new terminal is part of a $2.7 billion, five-year Capital Development Program at DFW International Airport. According to the FAA estimations, how much approximated square feet of space should be reserved for the airport (non-rentable)?
1.5 million
0.5 million
0.9 million
1.2 million

A

0.9 million

98
Q

While planning to design and/or build a new airport terminal, we have to consider the objectives of the individual stakeholders that will be utilizing the terminal. Which among the following objectives would not be necessary for the airlines?
Provision for economic, efficient, and effective security
Provision of facilities which will embrace the latest energy conservation measures
Coordination with the existing and planned off-airport highway system
Accommodation of existing and future aircraft fleets with maximum operational efficiency

A

Coordination with the existing and planned off-airport highway system

99
Q

The International Terminal D at Dallas-Fort Worth International is a two million-square foot facility designed to handle as many as 37,000 passengers daily or 12.8 million passengers annually. The new terminal is part of a $2.7 billion, five-year Capital Development Program at DFW International Airport. According to the FAA estimations, what would be the approximated recommended range of space reserved for the airline operations?
0.7 to 0.8 million
0.4 to 0.9 million
0.7 to 1.5 million
0.1 to 0.4 million

A

0.7 to 0.8 million

100
Q

A change order given in the midst of an airport construction project does not need to be accompanied with a supplemental agreement as long as the change requested do not exceed _________ percent of the original estimated cost

25
10
30
50

A

25

101
Q

_____________ is an area of water that is used, or is intended to be used, for the landing and takeoff of aircraft, together with associated buildings and facilities on shore

Seaplane Base
Heliport
Ocean Helipad
Helipad

A

seaplane base

102
Q

Which of the following is not one of the main types of check-in counters found at airports?
Island
Linear
Circular
Pass through

A

circular

103
Q

Which of the following is not one of the main three elements that constitute the airport terminal system?
Access Interface
Flight Interface
Airfield Interface
Passenger Processing System

A

airfield interface

104
Q

While planning to design and/or build a new airport terminal, we have to consider the objectives of the individual stakeholders that will be utilizing the terminal. Which among the following objectives would not be necessary for the surrounding community?
Accommodation of existing and future aircraft fleets with maximum operational efficiency
Coordination with the existing and planned off-airport highway system
Provision of harmony with the existing architectural elements of the total terminal complex
Render a unique and appropriate expression and impression of the community

A

Accommodation of existing and future aircraft fleets with maximum operational efficiency

105
Q

Which of the following airport terminal airport facilities is not found at the access interface system of the terminal?
Parking Facilities
Service Roads and Fire lanes
Pedestrian walkways
Airline Ticket Counters

A

airline ticket counter

106
Q

________________ is a typical airport construction phase in which the discussion on critical design parameters, airport safety during construction, phasing of construction operations, and environmental considerations are done. Normally, this meeting is conducted by the Airport Sponsor or their authorized agent (i.e., engineering firm)

Pre-construction
Pre-Design
Design
Inspection

A

pre-design

107
Q

While the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for establishing, decommissioning, and modifying the seaplane bases, it is the US Coast Guard that is in charge of marking and lighting the navigable waterways
True
False

A

true

108
Q

While planning for new terminals, it is always important to remember that although it may be beneficial for airports to develop decentralized terminal systems, airlines always prefer centralized systems to reduce operational costs
True
False

A

true

109
Q

Aircraft mix refers to the different sizes (400 seat, 100 seat, 19 seat, etc.), types (turbojet, turboprop, regional jet, 2-engine, 4-engine, etc.) and styles (high/mid/low wing, rear/front/over-the-wing door, wide/narrow body, etc.) of aircraft that make up the design aircraft

True
False

A

false

110
Q

The design and construction of the airport runway is very crucial as it can impact where the airport should even be constructed

True
False

A

true

111
Q

Critical characteristics of apron design include capacity, layout, efficiency, flexibility, safety, and hangar locations

True
False

A

true

112
Q

Normally, in airport construction projects, a change order that exceeds the 25 percent of the original cost of the contract does not mandate a supplemental agreement. In this situation, further paperwork should be drawn before proceeding.
True
False

A

false

113
Q

The access interface part of the terminal system includes several facilities including the curb frontage for the loading and unloading of passengers, baggage claim areas, parking facilities, public transit, food prep areas, taxi and limousine services, and pedestrian walkways.

True
False

A

false

114
Q

The heaviest concentrations of passengers at an airport at certain times of the day are known as the peak hour demand

True
False

A

true

115
Q

An advantage of a satellite concept is that it lends itself to a compact, central terminal with common areas for processing passengers and centralized concession operations

True
False

A

true

116
Q

Passenger convenience is exemplified by close-in parking, quick curbside checking, adequate queuing and waiting space, short walking distances to aircraft gates, protection from the weather, convenient restroom facilities, available concession services, and easy baggage claim areas

True
False

A

true

117
Q

A Predesign Conference, conducted by the Airport Sponsor or their authorized agent (i.e., engineering firm), is used to discuss critical design parameters, airport safety during construction, phasing of construction operations, and environmental considerations

True
False

A

true

118
Q

A hospital helipad is limited to serving helicopters engaged in air ambulance, or other hospital related functions. Normally, a designated helicopter landing area located at a hospital or medical facility is a helipad and not a medical emergency site

True
False

A

false

119
Q

The Touchdown and Lift-off Area (TLOF) is a defined area over which the final phase of the approach to a hover or a landing is completed and from which a takeoff is initiated

True
False

A

false

120
Q

Which of these federal regulations initiated the efforts to monitor the impacts of the operations on the environment at airports?
Historic Preservation Act
National Environmental Policy Act
Clean Air Act
Clean Air Act Amendment of 1970

A

National environment policy act

121
Q

Which of the following would not necessarily be considered as a Federal Action, according to NEPA
Payment of Salaries to Airport employees
AIP funded maintenance projects
Federal funded projects
Approved Airport Layout Plans that were not funded by the government

A

payment of salaries to airport employees

122
Q

If an airport project is provided with a simple written record, it means that it passed the ___________ stage of environmental review process
Categorical Exclusion
Environmental Impact Statement
Environmental Assessment
Environmental Impact Study

A

categorical exclusion

123
Q

_______________ consists of all the efforts/ activities undertaken to comply with NEPA and other federal environmental laws, regulations, executive orders, and Department of Transportation orders that may apply to a proposed project

Federal Action
Environmental Management
Environmental Review Process
Categorical Exclusion Process

A

environmental review process

124
Q

Which of the following airport operations/processes would not be considered harmful to the environment?
Maintenance of Authorized Vehicles
Fuel Storage
Non of the Answers
Emergency Operations Drill

A

non of the answers

125
Q

__________ provides guidance on the various policies and procedures related to the environment
FAA Order 2050.2E
FAA Order 5050.4B
FAA Order 1050.1E
FAA AC 150/5070-6B

A

FAA Order 1050.1E

126
Q

_________ is one of the areas considered while completing the CATEX form; this area considers whether whether the action will involve acquisition and conversion of farmland
Compatible Land Use
Farmland
Air Quality
Biotic communities

A

farmland

127
Q

___________ occurs when a normally categorically excluded action causes significant environmental impacts
Federal Action
Environmental Assessment
Extra Ordinary Circumstance
Environmental Impact Study

A

extra ordinary circumstance

128
Q

_________ is one of the areas considered while completing the CATEX form; this area considers whether the project will have the potential to increase landside or airside capacity, including an increase of surface vehicles
Farmland
Air quality
Biotic communities
Compatible Land Use

A

air quality

129
Q

_________ is one of the areas considered while completing the CATEX form; this area considers whether the project will have a significant impact (DNL 1.5 dB or greater) on noise levels over noise sensitive areas (residences, schools, churches, hospitals) within the 65 DNL noise contour
Natural Resources
Biotic communities
Noise Levels
Surface Transportation

A

noise levels

130
Q

The Airport Sponsor, the Sponsor’s qualified consultant, or the FAA prepares an EA for the airport’s action, unless the FAA determines without an EA that a significant impact to the action may exist, in which case the FAA can skip the EA and go directly to the Environmental Impact Study (EIS) process

True
False

A

true

131
Q

If the FAA determines that the environmental impacts of the airport project are significant, the Environmental Impact Study (EIS) will be required; in this case, the FAA will send the airport the Notice of Intent (NOI) indicating that the EIS should be submitted soon
True
False

A

false

132
Q

Failure to meet the National Environmental Policy Act standards may lead to delay in airport projects; this can also have some financial impacts
True
False

A

true

133
Q

Environmental approval is one of the federal actions that airport development and improvement must be subjected to
True
False

A

true

134
Q

In addition to many other policies it established, the National Environmental Policy Act also established the non-attainment classification in terms of severity of environmental impacts
True
False

A

false

135
Q

The FAA can also issue a Record of Decision when the EA indicates that the selected alternative would not cause any significant environmental consequences

True
False

A

false

136
Q

The goal of an airport master plan is to provide the framework needed to guide future airport development that will cost-effectively satisfy aviation demand, while considering potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts

True
False

A

true

137
Q

The Clean Air Act established a policy for considering environmental effects of federal actions and it required the respective federal agencies to establish guidance and procedures for implementing this policy
True
False

A

false

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