FAA and Aviation Safety Quiz

Which of the following is an important role of the FAA in aviation safety?

• Scheduling flight crews

• Certifying aircraft and issuing pilot licenses

• Managing airline ticket prices

• Designing flight routes for international airlines

A safety management system (SMS) typically includes:

• Equipment purchases

• Weekly briefings only

• Safety policies, risk management, safety assurance, and promotion

• Outsourcing maintenance services

The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) role extends to:

• All modes of transportation

• The national airspace system and aviation safety

• Shipping and rail services only

• Recreational boating safety

The NextGen system aims to improve air traffic management by:

• Using satellite-based navigation

• Increasing physical infrastructure

• Eliminating automation in air traffic control

• Using visual signals exclusively

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) uses a Go Team for:

• Conducting on-site investigations immediately after an accident

• Handling airline communications

• Staffing control towers

• Providing public relations for airlines

An FAA Aviation Safety Inspector is primarily responsible for:

• Filing reports on flight schedules

• Ensuring that airlines, pilots, and mechanics comply with safety regulations

• Monitoring weather forecasts

• Setting airline fees

Which agency is responsible for regulating U.S. civil aviation safety?

• The Department of Defense

• The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

• The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

• The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The FAA’s enforcement actions against pilots may involve:

• Recommending flight path changes

• License suspension or revocation for regulatory violations

• Assessing additional landing fees

• Verifying onboard baggage

In the RAID model, the “R” stands for:

• Regulations

• Risks

• Repairs

• Reviews

One of the main focuses of an SMS (Safety Management System) is:

• Systematic identification of hazards and risks

• Determining flight schedules

• Setting fuel prices

• Managing passenger experiences