3 - Communications Flashcards by V G

(DSC-23-10) What is the purpose of the RMPs?

(a) VHF and HF radio communication systems only.

(b) Provide radio navigation systems only.

(d) Give the flight crew control of all VHF and HF radio communication systems, and to provide back up to the FMGCs for controlling radio navigation systems.

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(DSC-23-10 ; DSC-34-30) In normal operation, RMP 1 is dedicated to:

(a) HF 1 and HF 2
(b) VHF 1 and HF1
(c) VHF 2
(d) HF 2

(b) VHF 1 and HF1

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(DSC-23-10) If RMP 1 fails;

(a) the whole system is inoperative
(b) VHF2 and HF 2 frequencies cannot be controlled
(c) the remaining RMPs control all VHF or HF transceivers
(d) only VHF 2 frequencies cannot be controlled

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(DSC-23-10) The ON/OFF switch on the RMP controls;

(a) Power supply to the RMP
(b) The STBY NAV function of the RMP
(c) The HF function of the RMP
(d) Activates the beat frequency oscillator

(a) Power supply to the RMP

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(DSC-23-10) If you select VHF 2 on RMP 1 the white SEL light illuminates on;

(a) RMP 1 & RMP 2
(b) RMP1, RMP 2 & RMP 3
(c) RMP 1 only
(d) RMP 2 only

(a) RMP 1 & RMP 2

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(DSC-23-10) When would a green AM light illuminate on RMP 1?

(a) would not illuminate
(b) if AM mode is required and crew has selected HF 1 and AM
(c) if crew has selected HF1 and single side band mode
(d) if AM mode is required and crew has selected HF 2 and AM

(b) if AM mode is required and crew has selected HF 1 and AM

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(DSC-34-30) A VOR is tuned on RMP 1 using the STBY NAV function. Can this selection be seen on the MCDU RAD NAV page?

(a) no - information on RAD NAV page is not available when the NAV pb on RMP is pressed

(b) yes - information on RAD NAV page is always available

(d) yes - MCDU RAD NAV page shows VORs tuned using STBY NAV function

(a) no - information on RAD NAV page is not available when the NAV pb on RMP is pressed

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(DSC-34-30) Is it possible to tune a navaid with the STBY NAV function on RMP 3?

(a) yes
(b) no - STBY NAV function is not available on RMP 3
(c) no - RMP 3 is not available for crew use
(d) yes - but only on the ground

(b) no - STBY NAV function is not available on RMP 3

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(DSC-23-20) How can a navaid tuned through the STBY NAV on RMP 1 or 2 be identified?

(a) The ident appears on the upper ECAM display.
(b) You cannot identify navaids tuned through STBY NAV
(c) By pressing a line select key on the MCDU
(d) The ident appears on the ND and by pressing out the corresponding reception knob on the ACP

(d) The ident appears on the ND and by pressing out the corresponding reception knob on the ACP

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(DSC-34-30) Can you select VOR 2 using the STBY NAV function on RMP 1?

(a) Yes - RMP 1 can control all radios in STBY NAV
(b) Yes - by selecting VOR 2 key on RMP 1
(c) No - with STBY NAV function VOR 1 can only be selected on RMP 1 (d) No - VOR 2 cannot be tuned through STBY NAV function

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(DSC-23-10) If VHF 1 is selected on RMP 2, the SEL light illuminates white on;

(a) On RMP 2 only
(b) On RMP 1 only
(c) On RMP 1 & 2
(d) On RMP 1, 2 & 3

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(PRO-SUP-23) If RMP 1 fails;

(a) Switch off RMP 1 and use remaining RMPs
(b) Put AUDIO SWITCHING selector on overhead panel to CAPT 3
(c) HF is not available
(d) STBY NAV function is not available

(a) Switch off RMP 1 and use remaining RMPs

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(DSC-23-10) In the event of both FMGCs failing how can navaids be tuned;

(a) By using RMP 1 only
(b) By using RMP 1 & 2
(c) By using RMP 1, 2 & 3
(d) navaids can only be tuned through the MCDU RAD NAV page

(b) By using RMP 1 & 2

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(DSC-23-10) If the NAV key on the RMP 2 has been pressed to select STBY NAV;

(a) VHF function is lost on the RMP 2

(b) VHF reception is lost on ACP 2

(d) Selection of the NAV key does not affect the selection of communication radios and their frequencies

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(PRO-SUP-23) If an RMP fails;

(a) The selected receiver is controlled by RMP 1
(b) The frequency displays appear
(c) The green VHF or HF lights go on
(d) The selected receiver is no longer controlled by this RMP

(d) The selected receiver is no longer controlled by this RMP

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(DSC-23-20) When a SELCAL is received on VHF 2;

(a) CALL flashes in amber on the VHF 2 transmission key and a buzzer sounds

(b) Three green bars come on in the VHF 2 transmission key and a buzzer sounds

(d) SELCAL flashes in amber on the VHF 2 transmission key and a buzzer sounds

(a) CALL flashes in amber on the VHF 2 transmission key and a buzzer sounds

(DSC-23-20) With the MECH transmission key on the Audio Control Panel (ACP) pressed;

(a) The flight interphone channel is selected for transmission via the ACP RAD switch or the side stick radio selector

(b) The cabin interphone channel is selected for transmission via the ACP RAD switch

(d) The mechanic will hear the external horn sound

(a) The flight interphone channel is selected for transmission via the ACP RAD switch or the side stick radio selector

(DSC-23-20) How could you receive ATIS information from a VOR;

(a) Pressing the ON VOICE key on the ACP

(b) Pressing and releasing out the VOR reception knob and selecting the ON VOICE key on the ACP

(d) Pressing the ATIS button on the Captain’s ACP

(b) Pressing and releasing out the VOR reception knob and selecting the ON VOICE key on the ACP

(DSC-23-20) How do you cancel the ON VOICE green light?

(a) by depressing the on voice p/b

(b) by pressing in the VOR reception knob

(d) by pressing the RESET key.

(a) by depressing the on voice p/b

(DSC-23-20) What is the function of the RESET p/b on the ACP?:

(a) To restart system operation
(b) To cancel previous transmission key selection
(c) To extinguish the CALL, MECH or ATT amber lights if illuminated
(d) to cancel previous reception knob selections

(DSC-23-20) When CAPT 3 is selected on AUDIO SWITCHING panel on the overhead panel:

(a) The Captain uses his acoustic equipment and the third occupant’s ACP

(b) The third occupant uses the Captain’s equipment

(d) The Captain uses the third occupant’s headset and ACP

(a) The Captain uses his acoustic equipment and the third occupant’s ACP

(DSC-23-20) The aircraft interphone systems allow the flight crew members to communicate with;

(a) Only cabin attendants
(b) Only the Captain
(c) Only the mechanic
(d) The cabin attendants, the cockpit, and the mechanic.

(d) The cabin attendants, the cockpit, and the mechanic.

(DSC-23-20) Can you use the cabin interphone system in flight?

(a) Yes - to communicate with the other occupants of the cockpit

(b) No - service interphone is used only to communicate with mechanic on the ground

(d) Yes - to communicate with the cabin crew

(DSC-23-20) Can you speak on VHF and the PA at the same time?

(a) Never - because when PA transmission key is pressed the previous transmission key is deselected

(b) Yes - by pressing RAD switch and PA key on ACP

(d) Yes - by using hand mike for PA and boom mike for VHF

(a) Never - because when PA transmission key is pressed the previous transmission key is deselected

25. (DSC-23-20) Which selection must be made to communicate with the ground mechanic at the engine nacelle interphone jack; (a) ATT transmission key pressed, CAB reception knob released out, use RAD position on ACP (b) MECH transmission key pressed, INT reception knob released out, use RAD position on ACP (c) ENG transmission key pressed, use INT position on ACP (d) Use INT position on ACP, INT reception knob released out, and no transmission key necessary

(a) ATT transmission key pressed, CAB reception knob released out, use RAD position on ACP

26. (DSC-23-20 & SEP manual) On the overhead panel with the CAPT & PURS/CAPT switch in the CAPT & PURS position; (a) The evac alert may only be activated from the cockpit (b) The evac alert may be activated from any cabin crew station (c) The evac alert may be activated from the cockpit or the fwd or aft attendant positions (d) The evac alert may be activated from the cockpit and any cabin crew position

27. (DSC-23-30) CVR is energised: (a) GND CTL p/b is pressed ON (b) On the ground during first 5 minutes after energization of the aircraft electrical network or with one engine running (c) In flight (d) All the above are correct

(d) All the above are correct

28. (DSC-23-30) The CVR recording can be erased by; (a) Cannot be erased except by maintenance (b) Pressing the CVR ERASE p/b once (c) Pressing the CVR ERASE p/b for 2 seconds in flight (d) pressing the CVR ERASE p/b for 2 seconds when aircraft is on the ground and the parking brake is on

(d) pressing the CVR ERASE p/b for 2 seconds when aircraft is on the ground and the parking brake is on

29. (DSC-23-30) How can the CVR be tested before engine start? (a) pressing the CVR GND CTL p/b ON and pressing the CVR TEST p/b (b) Pressing the CVR GND CTL p/b ON and pressing the CVR TEST p/b with the parking brake set (c) Pressing the CVR TEST p/b with the parking brake released (d) Can only be tested after engine start

(b) Pressing the CVR GND CTL p/b ON and pressing the CVR TEST p/b with the parking brake set

30. (DSC-23-30) On the ground the crew can manually energise the CVR by pressing: (a) The CVR erase p/b (b) The ground control p/b (c) The CVR test p/b (d) It is not possible to manually energise the CVR.

(b) The ground control p/b

31. (DSC-23-35) If an ELT is triggered by an impact in armed mode signal transmission can be stopped by; (a) Pressing the ELT CUTOFF p/b on the overhead panel (b) Pressing the ELT shutoff p/b on the external power panel (c) Pressing the TEST/RESET p/b on the overhead panel (d) Transmission cannot be stopped

32. (DSC-34-50) With ATC (transponder) mode selector at AUTO; (a) Selected ATC operate in flight, and on the ground with Mode S. (b) Selected ATC operates when FLEX or TOGA power is set for take-off (c) Selected ATC operates as soon as one engine is running (d) TA/RA function is automatically selected

(a) Selected ATC operate in flight, and on the ground with Mode S.

33. (DSC-34-50) The ATC FAIL light illuminates on the ATC control panel on the pedestal; (a) selected transponder has failed (b) TCAS not available (c) System 1 or 2 has failed (d) Incorrect ATC code set

(a) selected transponder has failed