warning systems Flashcards

1
Q

What action is required to display the next page of STATUS messages when additional pages exist?
A. Push the STAT button on the DSP.
B. Select “NEXT PAGE” on the lower right corner of the Status Page.
C. Push the Cancel / Recall switch.
D. Push the INFO button on the DSP.

A

B. Select “NEXT PAGE” on the lower right corner of the Status Page.

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2
Q

The Fire Bell &Master Warning lights are inhibited during takeoff from 80 knots until
400 feet RA.
A. True.
B. False.

A

B. False.

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3
Q

Which statement about Memo Messages is true?
A. Memo Messages are not considered crew alerts.
B. Memo Messages are displayed in white font on EICAS.
C. Memo Messages can’t be cleared with the cancel / recall switch.
D. All the above

A

D. All the above.

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4
Q

The terrain data on the ND is magenta when:
A. No terrain data is available.
B. Terrain is more than 2000 feet below the aircraft.
C. Terrain is 500 feet below to 2000 feet above the aircraft.
D. Terrain ahead is within the aircrafts flight path.

A

A. No terrain data is available.

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5
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The GPWS provides various warning, caution and advisory level alerts based on:
A. Radio altitude, Barometric altitude, Aircraft configuration.
B. EEC mode and thrust setting.
C. ADRS, Glideslope Deviation.
D. A and C are correct.

A

D. A and C are correct

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6
Q

What precaution should be taken if a tail strike occurs during takeoff?
A. No special precautions are necessary.
B. The aircraft should not be pressurized.
C. Pressurize the aircraft to a lower cabin altitude.
D. None. Tail Strike protection will prevent a tail strike.

A

B. The aircraft should not be pressurized.

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7
Q

Which of the following would remove aWINDSHEAR time critical warning?
A. Resetting the master warning system.
B. Flying out of the windshear condition.
C. Pushing the GND PROX switch.
D. Pushing the Cancel / Recall switch.

A

B. Flying out of the windshear condition.

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8
Q
A filled red square on a TCAS alert indicates:
A. A resolution advisory (RA).
B. Incomplete traffic information.
C. Proximate traffic.
D. A traffic advisory (TA).
A

A. A resolution advisory (RA).

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9
Q
During ground engine start, new caution and advisory alerts are inhibited from engine start switch engagement until:
A. The engine reaches idle RPM.
B. The start is aborted.
C. Engine fuel flow is detected. 
D. A and B are correct
A

D. A and B are correct.

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10
Q

The Look-Ahead Terrain Alerting feature includes a caution and warning alert. If neither pilot has terrain selected, the terrain data will not automatically display on the ND.
A. True.
B. False.

A

B. False.

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11
Q

Status messages that appear during flight should be written up in the aircraft logbook and the pilots should review the MEL for any flight restrictions.
A. True.
B. False.

A

B. False

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12
Q
When LAND 2 or LAND 3 are displayed, the master CAUTION lights and beeper for most messages are inhibited below feet AGL.
A.200
B.1500
C.100
D.50
A

A.200

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13
Q

Testing of the weather radar and Predictive Windshear System by the flight crew is not required.
A. True.
B. False.

A

A. True.

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14
Q

The EFIS control panelWeather Radar switch, controls power to the transmitter/receiver.
A. True.
B. False.

A

A. True.

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15
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Which of the following is true of an overspeed condition?
A. The MASTERWARNING lights illuminate.
B. An OVERSPEED EICAS message appears.
C. An aural warning AIRSPEED, AIRSPEED sounds, and can be cancelled by pushing the MASTER WARNING switch.
D. Both A and B.

A

D. Both A and B.

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16
Q
Additional messages in the EICAS message field is indicated by:
A cyan continue below the alert field.
B. A CDU scratch pad message.
C. A page cue below the alert field.
D. Not indicated.
A

C. A page cue below the alert field.

17
Q

Status messages are displayed on the EICAS below the MEMO messages and must be cleared by maintenance before departure.
A. True.
B. False.

A

B. False.

18
Q
Which of the following alert messages can be cleared by the CANCEL/RECALL switch?
A. Advisory alerts.
B. Warning alerts.
C. Status messages.
D. Memo messages.
A

A. Advisory alerts.

19
Q

To cancel the autopilot disconnect aural alert:
A. Press the master warning button on the glareshield.
B. Use the control yoke autopilot disconnect button.
C. The aural alert is automatically cancelled after 5 seconds.
D. Place the autopilot disconnect bar to the down position.

A

B. Use the control yoke autopilot disconnect button.

20
Q

Warning alerts, communication alerts, and memo messages:
A. Cannot be cleared with the CANCEL/RECALL switch.
B. Can be cleared with the CANCEL/RECALL switch.
C. Will clear automatically after 90 seconds.
D. Can be cleared with the CANCEL / RECALL switch on glareshield

A

A. Cannot be cleared with the CANCEL/RECALL switch.

21
Q
Which of following warnings cannot be silenced by the MASTERWARNING / CAUTION reset switch:
A. Takeoff configuration.
B. Autopilot disconnect.
C. Cabin Altitude.
D. Both A and B.
A

D. Both A and B.

22
Q

The look ahead terrain warning display is available even if the pilots have not selected TERR on their EFIS control panel.
A. True.
B. False.

A

A. True.

23
Q

An engine will not be shut down based on a STATUS message only.
A. True.
B. False.

A

A. True.

24
Q

Pushing the CANC / RCL switch when on the last page of EICAS crew alert messages, ensures all current MEMO messages have been displayed.
A. True.
B. False.

A

A. True.

25
Q

Takeoff configuration warnings are armed when:
A. The aircraft is on the ground.
B. Either engine’s thrust is in the takeoff range.
C Airspeed is less than V1.
D All the above.

A

D All the above.

26
Q

Are EICAS caution alert messages inhibited during takeoff?
A. Yes, caution alert messages are inhibited during T/O until rotation occurs.
B. Yes, caution alert messages are inhibited during takeoff at V1. The inhibit
ends at 400 feet RA, or 25 seconds after V1, whichever occurs first.
C. No, caution alert messages are not inhibited during takeoff.
D. Yes, messages are inhibited at 80 knots during T/O. The inhibit ends at 400 feet RA, or 20 seconds after rotation, whichever occurs first.

A

C. No, caution alert messages are not inhibited during takeoff.

27
Q

How is EGPWS terrain display information generated?
A. The terrain display information is generated from a database contained in the
GPWS computer and correlated to the GPS position.
B. The terrain display information is generated from the weather radar system.
C. The terrain display information is generated from the radio altitude.
D. The terrain display information is generated from a database contained in the
CDU and correlated to the LNAV displayed course.

A

A. The terrain display information is generated from a database contained in the
GPWS computer and correlated to the GPS position.

28
Q
The Predictive Windshear System (PWS) is a part of which system?
A. GPWS. 
B. AFDS.
C. TCAS.
D. Weather radar system.
A

D. Weather radar system.

29
Q

How can a PILOT RESPONSE message be cleared?
A. The PILOT RESPONSE message can be cleared by pushing any control on any of the monitored systems or panels.
B. The PILOT RESPONSE message cannot be cleared.
C. The PILOT RESPONSE message can only be cleared by logging on to ATC.
D. The PILOT RESPONSE message can only be cleared by Selecting COMM
button on the DSP, then new messages

A

A. The PILOT RESPONSE message can be cleared by pushing any control on any of the monitored systems or panels.

30
Q

When airspeed has reduced to TAMS (Thrust Asymmetry Minimum Speed), flight deck indications are an aural warning of “AIRSPEED, AIRSPEED” with an associated Master Warning
A. True.
B. False

A

A. True.

31
Q
TAMS varies with weight and CG, but will always be at least knots above minimum control speed during takeoff or go-around.
A.5
B.10
C.15
D.20
A

B.10