32 Questions
What does 'FEW' represent in cloud coverage?
Few clouds (1-2 octas)
In aviation weather reports, what does 'OVC' stand for?
Overcast skies (8 octas)
What does 'CAVOK' indicate in aviation terminology?
Ceiling And Visibility OK
What does 'QNH' refer to in aviation weather reports?
Air pressure at sea level
When the temperature and dew point are rounded up to the nearest whole degrees C and are both below 0, what does the 'M' before the number signify?
Minus temperature and dew point
What is the main purpose of Performance Based Navigation (PBN)?
Standardizing RNAV and RNP navigation specifications globally
How do RNAV and RNP navigation specifications primarily differ?
In performance monitoring and alerting requirements
What triggers an alert in the RNP navigation system according to the text?
Failure to perform as required
How does PBN contribute to closer route spacing according to the text?
By improving ATC confidence in aircraft track keeping
At what point does the Initial Approach segment begin?
At the IAF (Initial Approach Fix)
What is the purpose of the Arrival segment during approaches?
To establish an accurate position for landing
What is the approach category for an Airbus A380-800 at maximum certified landing mass?
D
What is VAT speed defined to be in relation to the stall speed (Vso)?
1.3 times Vso
Which aircraft type falls under the Medium Jet category for wake turbulence?
A320
What is the approach category for a Cessna 172 with a light, single-engine piston configuration?
L1P
Which aircraft type is classified as Heavy Jet and has an approach category of L4J?
B744
At what speed would an aircraft categorized as Light A approach for landing?
$90$ knots or less
What are the different types of endorsements associated with an ATCO license?
Rating endorsements and unit endorsements
What is the main purpose of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)?
To support personnel after extremely stressful events
How does ATFCM affect Air Traffic Control?
By affecting separation requirements
Which of the following is NOT a key component of CISM?
Annual performance reviews
What is the maximum duration of a debriefing session as part of CISM?
3 hours
What is the purpose of holding in Air Traffic Control?
To maintain safe separation between aircraft
What is the role of Coordination in Air Traffic Control?
To ensure smooth handovers between ATC sectors
In the context of Team Resource Management (TRM), what is the primary goal of TRM?
To enhance teamwork skills and reduce errors
Which statement best describes the purpose of Surveillance Separation in ATC?
Maintaining horizontal separation between aircraft
How soon after an event does the 'Defusing' intervention typically occur in CISM?
Within 24 hours of the event
What is the significance of Mode C in ATC?
Verifying aircraft altitude information
What is Human Conflict typically caused by within a team?
Lack of communication
In ATC, what does SVFR stand for?
Special Visual Flight Rules
What do RNAV Chart symbols represent in ATC?
Performance Based Navigation data
What is the main purpose of the safety nets in Air Traffic Control?
To alert controllers of potential conflicts
Test your knowledge about cloud coverage terminology used in weather reports and aviation codes like CAVOK. Understand meanings of FEW, SCT, BKN, OVC, NSC, NCD along with CAVOK and other important abbreviations.
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