Airport Design: Chapter 1 Overview

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What is one of the mandates of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines?

Regulate maritime transportation

Inspect and register aircraft in the Philippines (correct)

Maintain highways and roads

Operate and maintain railways

Which facility does the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines operate and maintain?

Bus terminals

Train stations

National airports (correct)

Shipping ports

What does the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines establish rules and regulations for?

Space travel

Road transportation

Underwater transportation

Air transportation (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines?

Fixing charges for rail transportation services Signup and view all the answers

What is one function of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines according to Republic Act No. 9497?

Establishing rules for air facilities Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of airports mentioned in the text?

Controlled and uncontrolled airports Signup and view all the answers

Who is mandated by law to organize the Aircraft Accident Investigation and Inquiry Board (AAIIB)?

CAAP director general Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) regarding aviation disasters?

Investigating aviation accidents Signup and view all the answers

Which part of an airport is responsible for investigating aviation accidents?

Aircraft Accident Investigation and Inquiry Board (AAIIB) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Towered and non-Towered airports?

Presence of air traffic control towers Signup and view all the answers

What significant challenge does the Philippines currently face in aviation safety?

Absence of an independent aviation safety board like NSTB in the USA Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main components of the air transport system?

Airports, ATC (air traffic control) system, Airlines Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a component of the air transport system?

Trains Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of air transport as described in the text?

Comfortable and Quick Services, Expensive, Unbroken Journey Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is stated as a significant challenge for the air cargo sector in the text?

Escalating security concerns Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the biggest issues when transporting via air as mentioned in the text?

Skyrocketing fuel prices Signup and view all the answers

Which component serves the passengers and freight cargo demand between airline flights?

Airports Signup and view all the answers

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