Chapter 5 Fire And Rescue Communications

Question 1

The following information is issued by the airport operator or air traffic control personnel an addresses important information about airport operations involving runways,taxiways,and essential services

Answer 1

Notice to airmen

Question 2

Direct line telephone conference circuits:

Answer 2

May be established between the control tower an multiple emergency agencies

Question 3

The following method is the most efficient means for communicating with personnel during emergency scene operations

Answer 3

Two-way radio

Question 4

The following type of communication should be used in all radio transmission

Answer 4

Clear text language or common terminology

Question 5

The following personnel is authorized to adjust transmitters including base stations mobile,and portables:

Answer 5

Federal Communications Commissions (FCC)

Question 6

The responsibility of ensuring the proper operation of the radio system lies with the:

Answer 6

Communications/ dispatcher center

Question 7

The following is a guideline for proper radio procedures

Answer 7

Speak as loudly as you would in ordinary conversation

Question 8

When speaking into a microphone you should hold the microphone:

Answer 8

No more than one and one-half inches (40 mm) from the mouth

Question 9

When speaking into a microphone, you should try to speak in a:

Answer 9

Low pitched voice

Question 10

The following word stands for “A” in the phonetic alphabet

Answer 10

Alpha

Question 11

The following word “B” in the phonetic alphabet

Answer 11

Bravo

Question 12

The following word “C” in the phonetic alphabet

Answer 12

Charlie

Question 13

The following word “D” in the phonetic alphabet

Answer 13

Delta

Question 14

The following word “G” in the phonetic alphabet

Answer 14

Golf

Question 15

The following word “K” in the phonetic alphabet

Answer 15

Kilo

Question 16

The following word “L” in the phonetic alphabet

Answer 16

Lima

Question 17

The following word “N” in the phonetic alphabet

Answer 17

November

Question 18

The following word “P” in the phonetic alphabet

Answer 18

Papa

Question 19

The following word “S” in the phonetic alphabet

Answer 19

Sierra

Question 20

The following word “T” in the phonetic alphabet

Answer 20

Tango

Question 21

The following word “W” in the phonetic alphabet

Answer 21

Whiskey

Question 22

The following word “Z” in the phonetic alphabet

Answer 22

Zulu

Question 23

The following word “E” in the phonetic alphabet

Answer 23

Echo

Question 24

The following word “F” in the phonetic alphabet

Answer 24

Foxtrot

Question 25

The following word "H" in the phonetic alphabet

Answer 25

Hotel

Question 26

The following word "I" in the phonetic alphabet

Answer 26

India

Question 27

The following word "J" in the phonetic alphabet

Answer 27

Juliett

Question 28

The following word "M" in the phonetic alphabet

Answer 28

Mike

Question 29

The following word "O" in the phonetic alphabet

Answer 29

October

Question 30

The following word "R" in the phonetic alphabet

Answer 30

Romeo

Question 31

The following word "V" in the phonetic alphabet

Answer 31

Victor

Question 32

The following terms refers to the wind and/or heat blast created behind an aircraft with engines running

Answer 32

Jet blast

Question 33

The flight path parallel to the landing runway in the direction opposite to landing

Answer 33

Downwind leg

Question 34

The flight path at a right angle to the landing runway off the approach end

Answer 34

Base leg

Question 35

The aircraft turning into the final approach position:

Answer 35

Base to final

Question 36

A maneuver conducted by a pilot whenever an instrument approach cannot be completed into a landing:

Answer 36

Missed approach

Question 37

The approach over a runway or heliport where the pilot intentionally down not make contact with the runway

Answer 37

Low approach

Question 38

A series of standard maneuvers conducted by military aircraft for entry into the airfield traffic pattern prior to landing

Answer 38

Overhead approach

Question 39

The unintended loss of combustion in turbojet engines resulting in the loss of engine power.

Answer 39

Flameout

Question 40

Landing gear down an locked in position

Answer 40

Gear down

Question 41

One or more of the aircraft landing gear not down an locked

Answer 41

Hung gear

Question 42

The area from which radio transmissions cannot be received

Answer 42

Blind spot

Question 43

ETA stands for:

Answer 43

Estimates time of arrival

Question 44

A maneuver conducted by a pilot whenever a visual approach to a landing cannot be completed

Answer 44

Go around

Question 45

Indicated that an aircrafts fuel supply has reached a state where it can accept little or no delay before landing

Answer 45

Minimum fuel

Question 46

Indicates the amount of fuel in pounds on aircraft remaining

Answer 46

Fuel on board

Question 47

Which of the following computers is a system for determining position on the earths surface

Answer 47

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Question 48

ARFF communications may be handled by a dedicated ARFF dispatch center located on the airport or:

Answer 48

A local fire department located off the airport

Question 49

The following frequencies is used to obtain clearance for driving on the aircraft movement area during routine and emergency situations

Answer 49

Ground control frequency

Question 50

The frequency that aircraft turn to when they enter an airport air traffic control tower jurisdiction

Answer 50

Control tower frequency

Question 51

The following frequency may operate at an airport advisory an provides aeronautical information

Answer 51

Flight service station (FSS) frequency

Question 52

This frequency has a continuous radio broadcast on weather and airfield information

Answer 52

Automated terminal information service (ATIS) Frequency

Question 53

The following frequency is a private, nongovernmental that may provide information or access to services an is usually found at general aviation airports

Answer 53

Unified communications (UNICOM) frequency

Question 54

This frequency is used on airports without an operating active air traffic control tower or when the tower is closed

Answer 54

Common Traffic Advisory frequency (CTAF)

Question 55

Who is ultimately responsible for the aircraft an its occupants

Answer 55

The pilot

Question 56

Who should initiate communication between the pilot and the ARFF command

Answer 56

The pilot

Question 57

Guide lines for proper radio procedures include speaking directly into the microphone and holding it at a

Answer 57

45- degree angle to the mouth.