radar test

Question 1

radar information is derived from both ______and ______ radar systems.

Answer 1

primary and secondary

Question 2

In what class of airspace may secondary radar be used as the sole display?

Answer 2

Class A

Question 3

If primary radar is temporarily unusable or out of service secondary radar service alone may be used as long as what condition exist?

Answer 3

pilot is advised and the condition is temporary. also describe location

Question 4

what is the correct phraseology to request the cessation of Electronic Attack Activity?

Answer 4

1. stop stream, stop burst in area

2. stop buzzer

Question 5

Are merging target procedures necessary for aircraft established in holding?

Answer 5

no

Question 6

To which 3 categories of aircraft must merging target be applied?

Answer 6

1. aircraft at 10,000 feet and above
2. Turbojet aircraft regardless of altitude
3. Presidential aircraft regardless of altitude

Question 7

Are controllers required to issue traffic information to aircraft that are separated by more than the appropriate vertical separation minima?

Answer 7

no

Question 8

After an aircraft is informed “radar contact” when will it discontinue reporting ?

Answer 8

discontinue reporting over compulsory reporting points

Question 9

Radar service is automatically terminated and the aircraft needs not to be advised of termination when:

1. ______
2. _____

Answer 9

1. aircraft cancels IFR flight plan except when in class b and class c airspace, TRSA or where base radar is provided
2. Aircraft conducting instrument, visual or contact approach has landed or instructed to change advisory frequency.

Question 10

Discrete beacon codes are normally are normally assigned by the ______

Answer 10

ARTCC computer

Question 11

Unless otherwise specified in a directive, LOA, or coordinated at the time of handoff when may you request an aircraft to change its beacon code?

Answer 11

only when the aircraft enter your area of responsibility

Question 12

What code will be used in military aircraft operating on VR Routes?

Answer 12

4000

Question 13

What code will be used by an aircraft in emergency status and not radar identified?

Answer 13

7700

Question 14

What code should be used by an aircraft experiencing radio failure?

Answer 14

7600

Question 15

What two VFR code assignments may be used in lieu of 1200 for aircraft in firefighting and Search and Rescue operations?

Answer 15

1255 for firefighting

1277 SAR missions

Question 16

What code is reserved for use by pressure suit flights and aircraft operations above FL600?

Answer 16

4400-4465 or “4400 series”

Question 17

What code may be used by an aircraft in a hijack situation?

Answer 17

7500

Question 18

What factors must be considered when approving or disapproving a request to operate in Class A airspace with a failed transponder?

Answer 18

Disapprove or withdraw previously issued approval in Class A airspace with failure of transponder due to traffic conditions or other operational factors. Its controllers discretion

Question 19

What pilot report is necessary for an altitude readout to be considered valid?

Answer 19

Mode C altitude readout

Question 20

What is the proper phraseology to change the code of an aircraft that is squawking an incorrect code?

Answer 20

Reset transponder , Squawk 1234 (correct code)

or Altimeter, verify altitude +/- 300 feet

Question 21

What is the proper phraseology for requesting an aircraft to turn off the altitude part of its transponder?

Answer 21

Stop altitude squawk, altitude differs by (# of feet)

Question 22

What are the three methods of primary radar identification?

Answer 22

1. observing a departing aircraft target within 1 mile of the take off runway end at airports with a operating control tower,
2. observing a target who position with respect to a fix or visual reporting point corresponds with a direct position point received from an aircraft and the observed track is consistent with the reported heading or route of flight
3. observing a target make an identifying turn or turn of 30 degrees or more

Question 23

What are the four methods of secondary (beacon) radar identification?

Answer 23

1. Request the aircraft to activate the “IDENT” feature of the transponder and then observe the identification display
2. Request the aircraft to change to a specific discrete or non-discrete code and then observe the target or code display change
3. Request the a/c to change transponder to “standby”
4. Enroute. An aircraft may be considered identified when the full data block is automatically associated with the beacon target symbol of an a/c that is squawking a discrete code assigned by the computer.

Question 24

What is the necessary action when any doubt exists as to the radar identification of an aircraft?

Answer 24

re-identify aircraft or terminate radar service

Question 25

When must an aircraft be informed of its position when radar identification is established?

Answer 25

Inform an aircraft of its position whenever radar identification is established by means of identifying turns or by any of the beacon identification methods outline

Question 26

When must an aircraft be informed of radar contact? 2 answers

Answer 26

1. initial radar identification in the ATC system is established 2. subsequent to loss of radar contact or terminating radar service, radar identification is reestablished

Question 27

When may a data block (target marker) be dropped from a radar display?

Answer 27

Data block may be dropped after the aircraft has exited the sector or delegated airspace, and all potential contacts have been resolved, include an a/c in a point out.

Question 28

A HAND OFF is

Answer 28

An action taken to transfer the radar identification and radio communications from one controller to another controller

Question 29

RADAR CONTACT is

Answer 29

used to inform the controller initiating a handoff, the a/c is identified and approval is granted for the a/c to enter the receiving controller's airspace

Question 30

A POINT OUT

Answer 30

an action taken by a controller to transfer the radar identification of an aircraft to another without transfer of radio communications

Question 31

POINT OUT APPROVED

Answer 31

term used to inform the controller initiating a point out that the a/c is identified and that approval is granted for the a/c to enter the receiving controllers airspace as coordinated without a communications transfer or the appropriate automated system response.

Question 32

Comparing the terms " handoff" and "point out" listed above, what is the main difference between the two?

Answer 32

During a handoff radio communications with the a/c will be transferred

Question 33

When is the term "traffic" normally issued?

Answer 33

1. In response to a handoff or point out 2. In anticipation of a handoff or point out; or 3. In conjunction with a request for control of an aircraft

Question 34

TRAFFIC OBSERVED

Answer 34

The term used to inform the controller issuing the traffic restrictions that the traffic is identified and that the restrictions issued are understood and will be complied with

Question 35

List the three methods to transfer radio identifications of an aircraft

Answer 35

1. physically point to the target on the receiving controllers display 2. use landline voice communications 3. use automation capabilities

Question 36

By what point must a transferring controller complete a radar handoff to the receiving controller?

Answer 36

Prior to an aircraft entering the airspace delegated to the receiving controller

Question 37

What 3 items must be ensured prior to transferring communications with an aircraft to the receiving controller?

Answer 37

1. Potential violations of adjacent airspace and potential conflicts between a/c in their own area od jurisdiction is resolved. 2. Coordination has been accomplished with all controllers through whose area of jurisdiction the a/c will pass prior to entering the receiving controllers area of jurisdiction unless otherwise specified by a LOA or a facility directive. 3. Restrictions issued to ensure separation are passed to the receiving controller

Question 38

What is the radar separation minima if single site adapted radar is in use within 40 miles of the radar antenna and below FL180?

Answer 38

3 miles

Question 39

The radar separation minima for Enroute centers using mosaic radar is: Below FL600 ____ At or Above FL600 ___

Answer 39

5 mile | 10 miles

Question 40

Separate a standard formation flight by adding ___ mile to the appropriate radar separation minima

Answer 40

1 mile

Question 41

Separate two standard formation flights from each other by adding ___ miles to the appropriate separation minima

Answer 41

2 miles

Question 42

what is the appropriate separation minima for the following scenarios? A. flight of 4 /F16 from a flight of 2H/B747 ___miles

Answer 42

7 miles

Question 43

what is the appropriate separation minima for the following scenarios? b. H/B747 from a flight of 4/F16___miles

Answer 43

6 miles

Question 44

what is the appropriate separation minima for the following scenarios? c. F16 from a H/B747 ___ miles

Answer 44

5 miles

Question 45

State the minima for separating from adjacent radar controlled airspace: a. When less than 40 miles from single site adapted radar antenna B. When more than 40 miles from single site adapted radar antenna

Answer 45

a. 1 1/2 miles | b. 2 1/2 miles

Question 46

State the minima for separating from adjacent non-radar controlled airspace: A. Below Flight Level 600 B. At or above FL 600

Answer 46

a. 5 miles | b. 10 miles

Question 47

Where and for what purposes may aircraft be vectored?

Answer 47

In controlled airspace for separation, safety, noise abatement, operational advantage, confidence maneuver, or when a pilot requests

Question 48

When may vectors be issued to aircraft in Class G airspace?

Answer 48

Only upon pilot request and as an additional service

Question 49

Of what must the pilot be advised when the controller is initiating a vector?

Answer 49

Advise the pilot of the purpose

Question 50

Compensate for compression when assigning air speed adjustments in an in-trail situation by using one of the following techniques? 1._____ 2_____

Answer 50

1. reduce the trailing a/c first | 2. increase the leading a/c first `

Question 51

Express speed adjustments in ___increments based on ____speed.

Answer 51

5 knot and indicated

Question 52

Express Mach numbers in ___ increments for turbojet aircraft with Mach meters.

Answer 52

0.01

Question 53

Pilots complying with speed adjustments instruction should maintain a speed within plus or minus ____ of the specified speed

Answer 53

10 knots or 0.02 mach #

Question 54

At what point on an instrument approach may speed restrictions no longer be assigned?

Answer 54

Inside the final approach on final or a point 5 miles from the runway, whichever is closer to the runway

Question 55

What three instances when a speed assignment must not be given?

Answer 55

1. At or above FL 390 without pilot consent 2. Executing a published high altitude instrument approach procedure 3. In a holding pattern

Question 56

What are the recommended minima when assigning airspeeds? | between FL280 and 10,000

Answer 56

no less than 250 knots

Question 57

What are the recommended minima when assigning airspeeds? | Turbojets outside 20 miles of the airport and below 10,000 ft

Answer 57

no less than 210 knots

Question 58

What are the recommended minima when assigning airspeeds? | Turbojets within 20 miles of the airport and below 10,000 ft

Answer 58

no less than 170 knots

Question 59

What are the recommended minima when assigning airspeeds? | Turbojets on departure

Answer 59

no less than 230 knots

Question 60

The Full Data Block (FDB or Target Marker ) requires three lines of data and often contains a fourth line. name each of the fields from the following example a. UAL495 b. 100 down arrow 240 c. 311 450 d. JAN

Answer 60

a. a/c call sign b. assigned altitude, current altitude, altitude indicator c. CID- computer identification speed d. Final destination

Question 61

Line 3 can contain many different items (special conditions). Refer to the FDB below and describe what is contained in line 3. UAL495 350C R3110-45 DEN

Answer 61

No longer have track control

Question 62

``` Label the five different beacon code target symbols a. \ b. / c. V d. I E. == ```

Answer 62

a. unpaired b. paired c. code 1200 beacon , vfr d. Mode C intruder paired track eligible for conflict alert e. ident

Question 63

What is flat track and the symbol?

Answer 63

flight plan aided tracking radar and computer talk to each other , diamond symbol

Question 64

what is the symbol for Free track?

Answer 64

triangle symbol

Question 65

What is the symbol for coast track an what does it mean?

Answer 65

symbol; lost radar contact

Question 66

100 T 240 ; what does the T mean?

Answer 66

"T" Interim altitude, temporary altitude 100 and 240 is current altitude

Question 67

To terminate each landline contact, the controller should close the coordination by stating The Controller's _______

Answer 67

operating initials