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?

    <p>Fixing charges for rail transportation services</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Establishing rules for air facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Controlled and uncontrolled airports</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>CAAP director general</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Investigating aviation accidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Aircraft Accident Investigation and Inquiry Board (AAIIB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Presence of air traffic control towers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Trains</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Comfortable and Quick Services, Expensive, Unbroken Journey</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Escalating security concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Skyrocketing fuel prices</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Airports</p> Signup and view all the answers

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