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Question 1

1. When was the Chicago Convention signed?
   A. 1930
   B. 1944
   C. 1951
   D. 1962

Answer 1

→ B. 1944

Question 2

2. How many states attended the Chicago Convention?
   A. 44
   B. 54
   C. 60
   D. 72

Answer 2

→ B. 54

Question 3

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the three main parts of the Chicago Convention?
   A. Air navigation
   B. ICAO as an organization
   C. National air policy
   D. International air transport

Answer 3

→ C. National air policy

Question 4

4. Who was Canada’s delegate to the Chicago Convention?
   A. Lester B. Pearson
   B. William Kerwin
   C. John Diefenbaker
   D. Charles Power

Answer 4

→ B. William Kerwin

Question 5

5. How many ICAO member states are there today?
   A. 144
   B. 162
   C. 190
   D. 205

Answer 5

→ C. 190

Question 6

6. Article 26 of the Chicago Convention deals with:
   A. Customs procedures
   B. Airspace navigation
   C. Investigation of accidents
   D. Aircraft certification

Answer 6

→ C. Investigation of accidents

Question 7

7. Article 37 relates to:
   A. Air traffic control
   B. Accident reporting
   C. Investigation funding
   D. International standards and procedures

Answer 7

→ D. International standards and procedures

Question 8

8. What annex is dedicated to the investigation of aviation accidents?
   A. Annex 11
   B. Annex 12
   C. Annex 13
   D. Annex 19

Answer 8

→ C. Annex 13

Question 9

9. When was Annex 13 originally published?
   A. 1944
   B. 1951
   C. 1962
   D. 1974

Answer 9

→ B. 1951

Question 10

10. What significant update to Annex 13 occurred in Rome in 1962?
    A. Added military protocols
    B. Included duty to report and accredited representation
    C. Changed flight plan format
    D. Removed final report deadlines

Answer 10

→ B. Included duty to report and accredited representation

Question 11

11. Which term in Annex 13 denotes a binding standard?
    A. Could
    B. Should
    C. Shall
    D. May

Answer 11

→ C. Shall

Question 12

12. Which word indicates a recommended practice in Annex 13?
    A. Shall
    B. Required
    C. Recommended
    D. Must

Answer 12

→ C. Recommended

Question 13

13. What is the current revision date of Annex 13?
    A. July 2022
    B. January 2023
    C. July 2024
    D. March 2025

Answer 13

→ C. July 2024

Question 14

14. What constitutes “substantial damage” to an aircraft under Annex 13?
    A. Superficial damage only
    B. Only cosmetic damage
    C. Anything beyond a non-critical component
    D. Delayed takeoff

Answer 14

→ C. Anything beyond a non-critical component

Question 15

15. Which of the following is a key element in the definition of an accident?
    A. Use of military aircraft
    B. Minor turbulence
    C. Fatal or serious injury
    D. Missed approach

Answer 15

→ C. Fatal or serious injury

Question 16

16. What is the definition of a “serious incident”?
    A. Routine maintenance finding
    B. Would have likely resulted in an accident if not prevented
    C. Pilot license infraction
    D. Late departure due to weather

Answer 16

→ B. Would have likely resulted in an accident if not prevented

Question 17

17. What is the “State of Occurrence”?
    A. Where the operator is based
    B. Where the aircraft was built
    C. The nation in which the occurrence happened
    D. Where the flight was scheduled to land

Answer 17

→ C. The nation in which the occurrence happened

Question 18

18. What is the “State of Operator”?
    A. The state where the accident happened
    B. Principal place of business or residence of operator
    C. Country where aircraft is manufactured
    D. Airport control region

Answer 18

→ B. Principal place of business or residence of operator

Question 19

19. What is the “State of Registry”?
    A. Country of aircraft manufacturer
    B. Nation that issued the pilot license
    C. Country where aircraft is registered
    D. Country where ICAO is located

Answer 19

→ C. Country where aircraft is registered

Question 20

20. Who is the “Investigator-in-Charge” (IIC)?
    A. Lawyer representing crew
    B. First responder at the site
    C. Person leading the investigation
    D. Manufacturer’s liaison

Answer 20

→ C. Person leading the investigation

Question 21

21. Who appoints the Investigator-in-Charge?
    A. ICAO
    B. The State of Registry
    C. The investigating authority of the State of Occurrence
    D. The aircraft manufacturer

Answer 21

→ C. The investigating authority of the State of Occurrence

Question 22

22. What is an “accredited representative” in Annex 13 terms?
    A. Legal counsel for victims
    B. Individual appointed by a State entitled to participate in an investigation
    C. Media spokesperson
    D. Aircraft leasing agent

Answer 22

→ B. Individual appointed by a State entitled to participate in an investigation

Question 23

23. What is a “final report” in Annex 13?
    A. A criminal charge summary
    B. A financial loss summary
    C. A report concluding an investigation
    D. A manufacturer’s maintenance guide

Answer 23

→ C. A report concluding an investigation

Question 24

24. Who determines the language of the final report?
    A. The State of Registry
    B. ICAO
    C. The investigating authority
    D. The aircraft operator

Answer 24

→ C. The investigating authority

Question 25

25. When must an initial notification of an accident be sent to ICAO? A. Immediately after the accident B. Within 48 hours C. Within 30 days D. As soon as practical

Answer 25

→ D. As soon as practical

Question 26

26. What must the State of Occurrence do regarding an investigation? A. Hire a private firm B. Delegate all tasks to the aircraft manufacturer C. Institute and conduct the investigation D. Request ICAO to lead

Answer 26

→ C. Institute and conduct the investigation

Question 27

27. What can a participating State NOT do without approval? A. Send an accredited representative B. Access the cockpit voice recorder C. Perform a separate parallel investigation D. Collect public witness statements

Answer 27

→ C. Perform a separate parallel investigation

Question 28

28. What must be done with the cockpit voice recorder (CVR)? A. It must be erased after 30 days B. It should be released to the media C. It must not be disclosed unless required for the investigation D. It can be used for training purposes

Answer 28

→ C. It must not be disclosed unless required for the investigation

Question 29

29. Under Annex 13, when is the final report due? A. Within 6 months B. Within 12 months C. As soon as possible, ideally within 12 months D. Only after legal proceedings

Answer 29

→ C. As soon as possible, ideally within 12 months

Question 30

30. If the final report is not completed in 12 months, what must be issued? A. A revised flight plan B. A preliminary financial audit C. An interim statement D. A legal affidavit

Answer 30

→ C. An interim statement

Question 31

31. What kind of safety measure can an investigating authority issue? A. Financial penalty B. Safety recommendation C. Regulatory fine D. Market recall

Answer 31

→ B. Safety recommendation

Question 32

32. Which state must implement safety recommendations? A. All ICAO members B. Only the State of Occurrence C. Only the State of Manufacture D. No state is obligated

Answer 32

→ D. No state is obligated

Question 33

33. What is ICAO’s role in investigations? A. Conduct criminal trials B. Lead all investigations C. Act as a clearinghouse for safety issues D. Certify all aircraft

Answer 33

→ C. Act as a clearinghouse for safety issues

Question 34

34. What is the purpose of the ADREP system? A. Aircraft registry B. Legal database C. Global accident/incident reporting D. Crew licensing portal

Answer 34

→ C. Global accident/incident reporting

Question 35

35. What is the function of the ICAO accident database? A. Scheduling airport slots B. Storing personal flight logs C. Analyzing accident trends D. Publishing pilot salaries

Answer 35

→ C. Analyzing accident trends

Question 36

36. What kind of data is stored in the ADREP database? A. Weather patterns B. Financial airline data C. Accident/incident details D. Ticket sales

Answer 36

→ C. Accident/incident details

Question 37

37. Which of the following is NOT a state entitled to participate in an investigation? A. State of Registry B. State of Operator C. State of the Victims D. State of Design

Answer 37

→ C. State of the Victims

Question 38

38. Which state is responsible for the airworthiness of an aircraft? A. State of Manufacture B. State of Design C. State of Occurrence D. State of Operator

Answer 38

→ B. State of Design

Question 39

39. If multiple states are involved in a serious incident, who leads the investigation? A. ICAO B. The UN C. State of Occurrence D. State of Registry

Answer 39

→ C. State of Occurrence

Question 40

40. What is the purpose of Annex 13 investigations? A. Determine criminal liability B. Assign financial penalties C. Prevent future accidents D. Promote aircraft sales

Answer 40

→ C. Prevent future accidents

Question 41

1. What is the role of a Minister's Observer (MINOB) in an investigation? A. Lead the investigation B. Provide technical expertise C. Observe on behalf of the Transport Minister D. Conduct witness interviews

Answer 41

Answer: C

Question 42

2. What kind of info is considered privileged under Section 19 of the CTAISB Act? A. Flight data recorder (FDR) logs B. CVR and witness statements C. Maintenance records D. Aircraft registration

Answer 42

Answer: B

Question 43

3. What is a Class 1 occurrence classification? A. Involves fatalities B. A foreign investigation C. A safety study of systemic risks D. Involves minor aircraft damage

Answer 43

Answer: C

Question 44

4. Which class represents occurrences with no new safety lessons? A. Class 2 B. Class 4 C. Class 5 D. Class 6

Answer 44

Answer: C

Question 45

7. Which country does NOT currently have an SSP? A. France B. Canada C. Brazil D. China

Answer 45

Answer: B

Question 45

5. What organization implements the State Safety Program (SSP)? A. ICAO B. Transport Canada C. State Investigation Board D. Air Navigation Services

Answer 45

Answer: A

Question 45

6. What is NOT a core component of the SSP under Annex 19? A. Policy and objectives B. Safety penalties C. Risk management D. Safety promotion

Answer 45

Answer: B

Question 46

9. Who is responsible for appointing the accredited representative? A. ICAO B. State of Operator C. State of Registry D. Participating State

Answer 46

Answer: D

Question 46

8. What must be protected during an investigation? A. Airport manager's notes B. Maintenance contracts C. CVR and witness statements D. Weather reports

Answer 46

Answer: C

Question 47

10. What is the ICAO deadline for issuing a final report after an accident? A. 3 months B. 6 months C. 9 months D. 12 months

Answer 47

Answer: D

Question 48

11. If a final report cannot be produced in time, what must be issued? A. A summary report B. Preliminary report C. Judicial finding D. International notification

Answer 48

Answer: B

Question 49

12. Which language is NOT one of the official final report languages? A. Hindi B. English C. French D. Russian

Answer 49

Answer: A

Question 50

13. Who is the Investigator-in-Charge (IIC)? A. The person maintaining flight data B. A state-appointed lawyer C. The individual directing the investigation D. ICAO’s representative

Answer 50

Answer: C

Question 51

14. A serious incident is best defined as: A. An accident with fatalities B. A maintenance issue C. An event that nearly caused an accident D. A delayed flight with complaints

Answer 51

Answer: C

Question 52

15. What does the acronym ADREP stand for in reporting? A. Aircraft Direction Report B. Accident Data Reporting C. Aviation Disaster Response Program D. Air Defense Repatriation

Answer 52

Answer: B

Question 53

16. Which of the following is a participating State in an investigation? A. Only the ICAO State B. Only the State of Operator C. All accredited rep States D. Just the State of Occurrence

Answer 53

Answer: C

Question 54

17. What must the State of Occurrence do in accidents with aircraft over 2250kg? A. Notify ICAO only B. Defer the case C. Notify all relevant States D. Do nothing

Answer 54

Answer: C

Question 55

18. What does the term “State of Design” refer to? A. Where the aircraft was painted B. Where the aircraft model was created C. The country owning the airline D. The ICAO jurisdiction

Answer 55

Answer: B

Question 56

19. What year was Annex 13 originally published? A. 1944 B. 1951 C. 1962 D. 1978

Answer 56

Answer: B

Question 57

20. What indicates a standard in Annex 13? A. “Optional” B. “Shall” (italicized) C. “Should” (bolded) D. “Required”

Answer 57

Answer: B