062 - Radio Navigation - Questions
062 - Radio Navigation - Questions
In which frequency band may fading occur during the twilight period?
A MF
B VHF
C HF
D UHF
Question N 2
The wavelength of a radio signal with a frequency of 121.95 MHz is:
A 2.46 m
B 24.60 m
C 2.46 cm
D 24.60 cm
Question N 3
What is meant by the term "Fading"?
A Frequency modulation
B no modulation
C Amplitude modulation
D Pulse modulation
Question N 5
(For this question use annex 062-302-2008).
What type of modulation is shown in the figure below?
A Amplitude modulation
B Pulse modulation
C No modulation
D Frequency modulation
Question N 6
Radio waves in the VHF and higher frequency bands propagate mainly as...
A sky waves.
C space waves.
D surface waves.
Question N 7
Under what conditions can VHF voice communications often suffer interference from
transmissions on the same frequency at a distance considerably greater than line -of-
sight?
C The interfering signal may be refracted from mountains between the transmitter and receiver.
D The interfering signal may be refracted as a surface wave over a large expanse of water.
Question N 8
Which aeronautical radio frequency band uses refraction within ionospheric layers?
A HF
B VHF
C UHF
D VLF
Question N 9
What is meant by keying in A1A modulation
Question N 10
The following might be caused by antenna shadowing:
A A weather radar failing to show a distant turbulent cloud due to the signals being blocked by a
nearer cloud.
B Poor radio reception of a VOR ident signal while the aircraft is making an orbit (360° medium-
level turn).
A diffraction
B absorption
C refraction
D reflection
Question N 12
Phase modulation...
B is a modulation form used in GPS where the phase of the carrier wave is reversed.
D is a modulation form used in ILS where the phase of the navigation signals is changed with 90° or
150°.
Question N 13
When raising the frequency of an electromagnetic wave, the:
B Wavelength decreases
C Wavelength increases
A Monopole
B Quadrupole
C Loop antenna
D Dipole
Question N 15
The correct position for the GPS antenna on an airplane is:
D In the tailplane.
Question N 16
Mountain effect, occurring for instance with NDBs, is caused by what physical
phenomenon?
A refraction
B diffraction
C reflection
D absorption
Question N 17
Why do VHF radio signals used for communication and navigation have a limited
range?
Question N 18
A reason that GPS satellites use helical antennae is
Question N 19
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) classification abbreviations used in
aviation include the (1) _____ abbreviation. This designates carrier wave emissions
amplitude modulated with Morse code which is used by (2) _____.
Question N 20
Flying over a DME station at 36 000 ft what will be indicated on the DME?
A 6 Yards
B 11.6NM
C 6 NM
D 9KM
Question N 21
A student pilot has just learnt that meteorological information for aircraft en route on
long-haul flights is sent by radio. What kind of radio receiver is needed to receive this
information?
A VHF receiver.
C LF/MF receiver.
Question N 22
Refer to figure.
Which figure represents an ADF receiver antenna?
A Figure 1
B Figure 2
C Figure 3
D Figure 4
Question N 23
Single Side Band (SSB) is used...
A in HF two-way communication.
Question N 24
Modulation is
Question N 25
The sky wave is an electromagnetic wave which travels:
A flight altitude
B
Weather conditions
D groundspeed
Question N 27
Refer to figure.
Which figure represents a VDF antenna?
A Figure 1
B Figure 2
C Figure 3
D Figure 4
Question N 28
VLF-radio waves travel:
C during daytime as ground and sky waves, during night time as ground waves only
D by line-of-sight
Question N 29
The unit for measuring frequency is ... and measures cycles ...
Question N 30
A vertically-mounted dipole antenna is used for RF transmissions. The receiving
antenna has to be..
A aligned horizontally in order to receive the electrical field of the RF transmission in horizontal
plane.
B in the same vertical alignment in order to receive the electrical field of the RF transmission in the
vertical plane.
C aligned horizontally in order to receive the electrical field of the RF transmission in vertical plane.
D in the same vertical alignment in order to receive the electrical field of the RF transmission in the
horizontal plane.
Question N 31
3-30 kHz frequency band is referred to...
A VLF.
B HF.
C VHF.
D SHF.
Question N 32
At what velocity do electromagnetic waves travel?
Question N 33
The Ground Wave propagates as follows:
B It travels along the earth’s surface and follows the curvature of the earth.
C The ground wave is transmitted toward the earth’s surface and will be reflected.
Question N 34
Electromagnetic waves in the VLF – band have a frequency spectrum of:
A 300-3000 kHz.
B 3-30 kHz.
C 30-300 kHz.
D 30-300 MHz.
Question N 35
A particular METAR states 4 000 m of visibility. This can refer to the visibility of a
light on an unlit background. The intesity of this light is how many candelas?
A 4 000 000
B 1 000
C 4 000
D 1 000 000
Question N 36
What type of antenna is used in a modern Airborne Weather Radar?
A Dipole
B Loop antenna
C omnidirectional antenna
Question N 37
Describe the propagation of VHF radio waves:
Question N 38
What is correct regarding antenna shadowing?
A Poor reception of GPS signals due to very weak signals compared to the background noise at that
frequency.
B Protection of a radar-reception antenna from the strong signals produced by a nearby transmission
antenna.
C Terrain blocking the path between the transmitter and receiver/aircraft antenna.
D Reduced reception by an antenna when part of the airframe blocks the signal to the antenna.
Question N 39
A radio signal may be classified by three symbols in accordance with the ITU radio
regulation e.g. A1A. Which statement is true?
A The first symbol indicates the type of modulation of the main carrier
B The three symbols together indicate which device is transmitting on the carrier
D The third symbol indicates the nature of the signal modulating the main carrier
Question N 40
(For this question use annex 062-300-2008).
Which physical effects affecting wave propagation are shown in the figure below?
Question N 41
What describes polarization?
A Orientation of the plane of oscillation of the electrical component (E) of the electromagnetic wave.
D Orientation of the plane of oscillation of the magnetic component (H) of the electromagnetic wave.
Question N 42
VHF (Very High Frequency) waves occur in which frequency range?
B 3 GHz – 30 GHz
C 3 MHz – 30 MHz
Question N 43
The pre-flight serviceability test of a direct reading compass consists of:
A Adjusting the indication to magnetic north with the help of the known compass deviation.
B A compass swing.
Question N 44
What are the effects of shadowing by parts of the aircraft on the reception of signals
from NAVSTAR GPS satellites?
A The signals will be distorted, however the error can be corrected for using an algorithm and
information from unaffected signals.
Question N 45
The VHF Omnirange (VOR) uses the following wavelengths:
A decimetric.
B centimetric.
C hectometric.
D metric.
Question N 46
Which failure in radio navigation is connected with "Fading"?
A Static Discharge
B Shoreline/coastal Effect
C Mountain Effect
D Twilight/night Effect
Question N 47
Which statement is true about the Direct Reading Compass (DRC)?
A Before Take Off the DRC should be checked by comparing the heading to the runway direction.
B The DRC is serviceable when the indication during take off differs by not more than 2 degrees
from the runway true direction.
C The DRC is serviceable when the indication is within 2 degrees of the magnetic track on the
navigation chart.
D The heading of the DRC can only be checked with the runway direction after allowing for
magnetic variation.
Question N 48
Where is pulse modulation used?
A In VHF.
B In ILS localiser.
C In VOR.
D In Radar.
Question N 49
The skip-zone is defined as:
B the area, where neither the ground waves nor the sky waves are received.
Question N 51
How are radio waves in MF propagated?
C At daytime as ground wave and sky wave, during night only as ground wave.
D At daytime as ground wave, during night as ground wave and sky wave.
Question N 52
In the cruise a flight crew hears a click on the ATC frequency, no speaking can be
heard but the frequency is blocked, and no other transmissions can be heard. What is
most likely to be happening?
A The transmitting station is sending a signal, but the carrier wave is NOT being modulated.
B The receiving station is sending a radio signal, but the carrier wave is NOT being modulated.
C The carrier wave, which is modulated by the transmitter, is NOT being broadcast by the ATC
station.
D The transmitting station is sending the upper and lower sidebands only, the carrier wave is missing.
Question N 53
Which of the following summaries lists only directional antennas?
A Dipole antenna, loop antenna, parabolic antenna, slotted planar array antenna.
C Loop antenna, parabolic antenna, slotted planar array antenna, helical antenna.
D Sense antenna, parabolic antenna, slotted planar array antenna, helical antenna.
Question N 54
Single sideband two way communication is used in what frequency band and how can
such radio waves propagate?
Question N 55
Pulse length is expressed as:
A An amplitude.
B A frequency.
C Distance.
D Time.
Question N 56
A dipole antenna in its simplest form, suited for a frequency of 110 MHz, ought to have
a length of
A 91 cm
B 136 cm
C 205 cm
D 273 cm
Question N 57
On which bearings do the errors caused by the shoreline/coastal effect reach their
maximum?
Question N 58
Modulation is:
A the elimination of disturbances for improving the reception.
B the addition of a high frequency signal (tone, voice) onto a low frequency carrier wave.
C the addition of a low frequency signal (tone, voice) onto a high frequency carrier wave.
Question N 59
According to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) code, a radio signal
may be classified by three symbols. The abbreviation A3E is used for the type of
transmission in which the carrier wave is:
A A continuous wave interrupted with a keyed Morse code ident as used by an NDB.
Question N 60
The skip distance of HF-transmission will increase with...
Question N 61
The skip distance is:
A the distance from transmitter to an obstacle which limits the extension of the ground wave
B the distance from transmitter to earth surface up to the point where the first sky wave can be
received
C the distance from transmitter to the maximum range of the sky wave
D the distance from transmitter to the maximum range of the ground wave
Question N 62
How is amplitude modulation achieved?
A The information is added onto the carrier wave by altering the amplitude of the carrier.
B The information is added onto the carrier wave by interrupting the carrier.
C The information is added onto the carrier wave by reversing the phases of the carrier.
D The information is added onto the carrier wave by altering the frequency of the carrier.
Question N 63
What does the term “antenna shadowing” mean?
A The antenna shielded from the sun in order to reduce the influence of the ionosphere.
B The antenna is masked from the transmitter due to the aircraft attitude.
Question N 64
(For this question use annex 062-301-2008).
Which letter in the figure below indicates the Skip Distance?
A d
B a
C c
D b
Question N 65
Considering a primary radar system, what kind of aerials are used?
Question N 66
Comparing a parabolic reflector with a flat plate antenna of the same size
A the parabolic reflector generates less side lobes than the flat plate antenna.
D the flat plate antenna generates less side lobes than the parabolic reflector.
Question N 67
Skip distance is the...
Question N 68
What is the receiver aerial location of a GNSS system?
Question N 69
The frequency of an NDB is 427 kHz. What is the corresponding wavelength?
A 7025 m
B 702.5 m
C 70.25 m
D 702.5 cm
Question N 70
An error that reduces the bearing accuracy on the ADF when the aeroplane is not wings
level is known as:
A Dip error.
B Mountain effect.
C Quadrantal error.
D Static interference.
Question N 71
Among these frequency ranges, which one would contain VHF waves only?
Question N 72
Which of the following is most likely affected by fading during the twilight period?
A HF
B VHF
C UHF
D MF
Question N 73
During a flight at FL210, a pilot does not receive any DME distance indication from a
DME station located approximately 220 NM away.The reason for this is that the..
C The power of the transmitted signal is too weak to be received by the DME station.
Question N 74
Which of the following options contains the correct frequency band, propagation path
and frequency range for radio communications using a single side band?
Question N 75
The phase angle of a wave is:
A The angle of the modulation on a wavelength expressed in degrees from 000° to 360°.
Question N 76
HF-radio waves travel:
A quasi-optically.
B during daytime and night time as sky waves, and the range of the ground wave is very small.
C during daytime as ground and sky waves, during night time as ground waves only.
Question N 77
(For this question use annex 062-304-2008).
What kind of disturbances may occur in the area marked by the circle in the figure?
A Absorption
C Shoreline/Coastal effect
D Diffraction
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Question N° 78
How is the Final Approach Segment (FAS) of a GBAS Precision Approach Procedure
defined?
A The GNSS space segment transmits the approach-path guidance parameters to the GBAS-equipped
aircraft.
B The GBAS ground facility transmits an error correction message to the ground-based azimuth and
glidepath-guidance transmitters.
C The GBAS reference receivers transmit-error correction messages to the ground-based azimuth and
elevation-guidance transmitters.
D The GBAS ground facility transmits the approach-path guidance parameters to the GBAS-
equipped aircraft.
Question N° 79
Plotting positions in charts by Dead Reckoning (DR) may be required..
A in areas with high densities of airways and navigation aids.
Question N° 80
An estimate of the position accuracy from the Global Navigation Satellite System
(GNSS) can be derived from several factors, including:
A Geometric Dilution Of Precision (GDOP) and User Equivalent Range Error (UERE).
B The correction for the receiver clock error as transmitted by a differential station.
C Inaccuracies from the geometry of the satellites above the user's horizon.
Question N° 81
One of the advantages of the Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) systems over the
Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR) systems is that SSR can provide more information.
How does this happen?
A ATC SSR systems can interrogate aircraft transponders and elicit replies.
B ATC SSR systems have moving target indicator capability, which eliminates clutter so more
aircraft can be tracked.
C ATC SSR systems permanently interrogate aircraft within range, so the tracking is not interrupted.
D ATC SSR systems can reply to an aircraft interrogation and provide requested information.
Question N° 82
To enter a holding pattern based on a VOR/DME fix, which entry sectors are
permissible when following a DME arc entry track? Sectors..
A 1 and 2.
B 2 and 3.
C 1, 2, and 3.
D 1 and 3.
Question N° 83
Skip distance is the...
Question N° 84
The skip-zone is defined as:
B the area, where neither the ground waves nor the sky waves are received.
Question N° 86
A modern Airborne Weather Radar (AWR) uses a flat plate antenna with a:
A Cosecant squared beam with the tilt set to the aircraft pitch for ground mapping as the beam
spreads out vertically to the ground.
B Pencil or conical beam with the tilt set to the aircraft pitch for ground mapping.
C Cosecant squared beam with the tilt set downward for ground mapping.
D Pencil or conical beam with the tilt set downward for ground mapping.
Question N° 87
When an aircraft is operating its Secondary Surveillance Radar in Mode C an air traffic
controller's presentation gives information regarding the aircraft's indicated pressure
altitude in increments of:
A 100 ft
B 250 ft
C 200 ft
D 150 ft
Question N° 88
Assume that one of the satellites used by a GPS -receiver is faulty. When the signals of
5 satellites are received (including the faulty one) the RAIM software in the receiver:
B is able to detect that one of the satellites is faulty and is able to identify the faulty one.
D is able to detect that one of the satellites is faulty but is unable to identify the faulty one.
Question N° 89
If the number of pulse pairs received by the DME-transponder exceeds the maximum
number possible, which aircraft will always be denied a DME-range first?
C The aircraft from which the weakest pulse pairs are received.
D The smallest aircraft which is using the DME-station for range measurement.
Question N° 90
How can an air traffic control unit determine the position of an aircraft without the use
of radar?
A By using auto-triangulation provided from several VDF bearings from a single station.
B Auto-triangulation provided from several VOR bearings from a single station is used.
C By using auto-triangulation provided from several VDF bearings from different stations.
D VHF NAV frequencies are used to calculate the position of the aircraft by triangulation.
Question N° 91
The Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) Mode S transponder will transmit a 24 -bit
Aircraft Address (AA).
This Aircraft Address is:
A An ICAO code corresponding to the aircraft identification number, which is set from the flight
deck.
C A unique code associated with the Operator and the flight number.
Question N° 92
What does the mode S provide information to?
Question N° 93
ADF bearings by an aeroplane by day within the published protection range should be
accurate to within a maximum error of:
A ±2°
B ±10°
C ±5°
D ±2,5°
Question N° 94
Refer to figure.
What is the text "RNP 1.00" and "ANP 1.36" indicating?
A The text is amber because the navigation performance is out of limits.
C The actual navigation performance is permitted to be 35% greater than the RNP.
Question N° 95
Refer to figure.
An aircraft is on an ILS approach to runway 23 using an approach plate with the
diagram above. As the pilot is passing 1 500 ft, what lights and audio indications might
the pilot see and hear?
A A flashing white light and a continuous series of alternating dots and dashes.
C A steady blue light and a continuous series of alternating dots and dashes.
Question N° 96
Why should Airborne Weather Radar (AWR) systems be used with extreme caution
when on the ground?
A The radar system may overheat and shut down due to the intensity of the returns from the ground,
buildings, and surrounding terrain.
B People could be exposed to Super High Frequency (SHF) radiation which, if absorbed in large
enough amounts, can lead to tissue damage.
C The radar antenna can be easily damaged during ground-taxi manoeuvres (especially on uneven
taxiways).
D The intense returns from the ground and surrounding terrain will not allow accurate identification
of potentially hazardous weather when lined up for departure.
Question N° 97
ICAO Doc 8168 describes, amongst others, holding procedures. The pilot should start
the timing for the outbound leg of the holding pattern when passing ABEAM the
holding fix or wings level, whichever is later. If the holding fix is NDB, the wings are
level and the pilot uses an RBI to fly the procedure, the timing should start when the
relative bearing of the NDB is:
Question N° 98
Which on-board sensor would typically be used to augment GNSS positional
information as part of an Airborne-Based Augmentation System (ABAS)?
A TCAS II
B EGNOS
C IRS
D ADS-B
Question N° 99
By using both GPS frequencies L1 and L2, GPS receivers can almost eliminate..
Question N° 100
The satellite navigation system NAVSTAR GPS uses two navigation frequencies, L1
and L2.
Choose the correct statement:
SPS: standard positioning service
PPS: precise positioning service
A The L1 frequency is used for PPS and the L2 frequency is used for SPS.
Question N° 101
Considering PBN procedures, which RNP/RNAV criteria allows the pilot to manually
define waypoints in the FMS database?
A RNP APCH
B RNAV 1
C RNAV 2
D RNAV 5
Question N° 102
In the case of an Airborne-Based Augmentation System (ABAS), which method of
integrity monitoring uses information from GNSS and from additional on-board sensors
such as Inertial Reference Systems (IRS)?
Question N° 103
An aircraft at FL300, in ISA conditions and with a ground speed of 300 kt, is about
pass overhead a DME station at MSL. The DME receiver is capable of determining
ground speed. One minute before the overhead, DME speed and distance indications are
respectively..
Question N° 104
AAIM (Aircraft Autonomous Integrity Monitoring) is a type of Airborne Based
Augmentation System that
Question N° 105
NDB station is identified by:
A Audible signal (Morse code), 3-letter identifier for en-route NDB and 2-letter or 1-letter identifiers
for locators within terminal areas.
B Audible signal (Morse code), 2-letter identifier for en-route NDB and 3-letter or 2-letter identifiers
for locators within terminal areas.
C No audible signal, 3-letter identifier for en-route NDB and locators within terminal areas.
D No audible signal, 2-letter identifier for en-route NDB and locators within terminal areas.
Question N° 106
SBAS is required to comply with the PBN specifications for RNP approaches down to:
B Baro-VNAV minima.
C LNAV minima.
D LPV minima.
Question N° 107
An aircraft is on the 120° radial from a VOR station. Course 340° is selected on the
HSI (Horizontal Situation Indicator). If the magnetic heading is 070°, the deviation bar
relative to the aeroplane symbol will be:
A right
B left
C in front
D behind