CTD Interface Components Quiz
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Name two methods for activating a softkey on the screen, according to the provided information?

Using the commanders hand station cursor control button, or the CDET arrow keys and enter key.

How are softkeys highlighted for selection using the CDET?

Using the CDET arrow keys.

Besides softkeys, what other type of key is mentioned for screen navigation?

Hardkeys.

What part of the display screen is located at the very top?

<p>The status bar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name three interface components located on the CTD.

<p>Screen navigation soft keys, screen navigation hard keys, and enter and cursor direction keys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the button used to control the on-screen cursor?

<p>Cursor control button.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CDET' stand for, based on the context given?

<p>Commander's data entry tool.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the component used to adjust screen brightness, contrast, or other image properties called?

<p>Screen image controls</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides the MAIN key, list any other category of physical buttons on the CTD?

<p>Screen navigation hard keys, enter and cursor direction keys, video controls, light security controls, screen image controls, or cursor control button.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the MAIN hard key on the CTD?

<p>It is the only main hard key that is active on the CTD.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When the CTD button is pressed, what appears on the SLD screen?

<p>The same screen that is currently displayed on the CTD.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What two switches are responsible for controlling the lighting levels of both the CTD and SLD?

<p>The D/N switch and the SEC switch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the cursor control button physically located?

<p>On the commander's hand station.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the two input devices a commander uses to move the cursor on the CTD screen?

<p>The cursor control button and the enter and cursor direction keys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific function of the D/N switch regarding display illumination?

<p>It toggles the display between 100% and 50% illumination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a commander activate the soft keys on the CTD?

<p>Through the screen navigation soft keys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the 'Enter' key on the CTD?

<p>It is used in conjunction with the cursor direction keys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In addition to the the cursor control button and the enter/cursor direction keys, what physical item is provided for data entry on the CTD?

<p>Commanders data entry tool.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides the display area, what are two other areas displayed on the CTD screen?

<p>Status bar and screen navigational soft keys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the only active hard key on the CTD?

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

What are the dimensions of the CTD screen?

<p>8.5 inches wide by 6.5 inches high</p> Signup and view all the answers

What button allows the user to toggle between 50% and 100% illumination on the CTD?

<p>D/N switch</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name 3 ways users can access the screen navigation soft keys.

<p>Placing the cursor and pressing the commander's hand station cursor button, highlighting the key with the CDET and pressing enter, or pressing the associated hardkey.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides the message display area, what are the two other main functional areas of the CTD screen?

<p>The status bar and screen navigation soft keys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What specific type of key is the 'Main' button on the CTD?

<p>A hard key</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the CTD screen is 8.5 inches wide and 6.5 inches high, what is the area of the screen in square inches?

<p>55.25 square inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

What data is automatically updated when a GPS satellite lock is achieved?

<p>Time and date</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the five main areas of the CTD screen architecture.

<p>Setup, FBCB2, Maintenance, Silent watch, and Toggle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many main hard keys does the CTD have?

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

List the names of the six main hard keys on the CTD.

<p>Main, SCL, SCRL, ZOOM, MSG, and Home</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which button is used to emphasize the brighter areas of an image on the CTD?

<p>CON -</p> Signup and view all the answers

The CTD screen has what kind of keys for navigation?

<p>Soft keys and hard keys</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides the navigation keys, the CTD also contains what type of control components?

<p>Enter and cursor direction keys, Video controls, Main hard keys, Light security controls, Screen image controls, and a cursor control button</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final component of the CTD?

<p>Commander's data entry tool</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary components of the CTD unit's construction?

<p>Screen navigation soft keys, screen navigation hard keys, enter and cursor direction keys, video controls, main hard keys, light security controls, screen image controls, cursor control button, and commanders data entry tool.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The CTD screen structure is composed of what?

<p>Screen navigation soft keys; Screen navigation hard keys; Enter and cursor direction keys; Video controls; Main hard keys; Light security controls; Screen image controls; Cursor Control Button; Commanders data entry tool.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the 'Toggle' option within the FBCB2 maintenance menu?

<p>The 'Toggle' function is used to switch between different display or operational modes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of FBCB2, what does 'Silent Watch' primarily enable a user to do?

<p>'Silent watch' allows the user to monitor the system without any audible or visible indications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What specific type of list is referenced by the acronym 'MAL'?

<p>The acronym MAL refers to the Malfunction Advisory List.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the visual change that occurs when the 'POL' key is activated in the FBCB2 system?

<p>The POL key inverts the thermal image, switching from white hot to black hot or vice-versa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name three distinct categories of controls or keys present within the FBCB2 status bar.

<p>Screen navigation soft keys, screen navigation hard keys, and video controls or Cursor control button.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific function of the Commander's data entry tool within FBCB2?

<p>The Commander's data entry tool facilitates input and management of commander-specific information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the 'maintenance' function within FBCB2 typically assist with managing the system?

<p>Maintenance functions provide tools for diagnostics, calibrations, and system updates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding light security controls to the status bar?

<p>Adding light security controls to the status bar allows the user to discreetly manage system visibility and to minimize distractions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would a user minimize the display signature of the CTD, especially during nighttime ramp down?

<p>By using the SEC switch, which turns off the display lamp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name two methods a commander can use to navigate the cursor on the CTD display.

<p>The cursor control button and the enter and cursor direction keys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What function does the SHIFT key fulfill when using the CDET to select items from a list?

<p>The shift key is used to highlight a consecutive range of list items.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the intended use of the CONTROL key on the CDET when selecting list items?

<p>It's used to highlight non-consecutive list items.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a pop-up message appears on the CTD screen, what single soft key is available to the user?

<p>The 'Close' key.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the colors green, yellow and red represent in the INU status indicator?

<p>Green indicates the INU has good position, yellow means the INU requires calibration, and red indicates faults.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides the cursor keys, how else can the cursor be moved on the CTD?

<p>Cursor control button.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two areas the CTD screen architecture is divided into?

<p>The content does not specify how the screen is divided.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Screen Navigation Soft Keys

  • Screen navigation soft keys are labels above the screen navigation hardkeys.

MAL Indicator

  • The numbers under the MAL indicator show the number of subsystems with at least one malfunction.

MAL Screen Selection

  • The malfunction advisory list screen can be selected using the status bar MAL indicator or cursor control buttons.

Display Screen Dimensions

  • The display screen is 8.5 inches wide and 6.5 inches high.

Silent Watch Greyed Out Soft Key

  • The Maintenance soft key is grayed out in silent watch mode.

SLD Selectable Views

  • The following views can be selected on the SLD: driver video, gunner video, commander video, and commander tactical display.
  • Navigational softkeys can be activated in four ways:
    • Placing the cursor over the softkey and pressing the commander's hand station cursor control button.
    • Highlighting the softkey using arrow keys on the CDET and pressing enter on the CDET.
    • Pressing the associated hardkey.
    • Using the enter and cursor direction keys.

CTD Components

  • The CTD has several components, including screen navigation soft keys, screen navigation hard keys, enter and cursor direction keys, video controls, main hard keys, light security controls, screen image controls, cursor control button, and commanders data entry tool.

CTD Main Hard Keys

  • The CTD has six main hard keys: MAIN, MSG, SCL, SCRL, ZOOM, and HOME.

CTD Button for Brighter Image Regions

  • The CON button emphasizes brighter regions of an image.

CTD Functional Areas (Not in BFVs)

  • The CTD has five functional areas not found in previously fielded BFVs. These include Navigation, Power Management, Fire Control, System Diagnostics, and switching between A3 and C2.

C-GPS Indication

  • C-GPS indicates encrypted GPS.

DTG Display Format

  • The DTG is displayed as ddhhmm%MMMyy.

MAL Acronym

  • MAL stands for Malfunction advisory list.

DTG Maintenance

  • The DTG is automatically maintained by the system using data received from the GPS satellite when a satellite lock is obtained.

CTD Screen Architecture Areas

  • The CTD screen architecture is divided into Setup, FBCB2, Maintenance, Silent Watch, and Toggle areas.

POL Key Function

  • The POL key inverts the image colors (white to black, black to white).

Status Bar Elements

  • Status bar elements include screen navigation soft keys, screen navigation hard keys, enter and cursor direction keys, video controls, main hard keys, light security controls, screen image controls, cursor control button, and commanders data entry tool.

Commander's Fire Control Actions

  • In fire control mode, the commander can display, enter, save, utilize environmental parameters, boresight, sight alignment procedures, and zeroing procedures.

Cursor Movement on CTD

  • The commander can move the cursor on the CTD using the cursor control button and enter and cursor direction keys.

SEC Button Function

  • The SEC button turns off the display lamp to minimize display signature during ramp-down situations at night.

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Test your knowledge on the various methods and components of the CTD interface. This quiz covers topics like softkeys, the CDET, and the physical buttons involved in screen navigation. Answer the questions to understand the functionality and features of the CTD better.

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