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ATC SP MCQ Set 1

Total questions: 73

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

ICAO Council adopts international standards, recommended practices and procedures for the safety, regularity and efficiency of the air navigation. Standards and Recommended Practices are contained in various Annexes to the Chicago Convention. Which annex contains information on Air Traffic Services?

a)

Annex 2

b)

Annex 8

c)

Annex 11

d)

Annex 12

2.

The major agreements discussed at the Chicago Conference are

i) The international Air Transit Agreement

ii) The International Air Transport Agreement

iii) The Convention of International Civil Aviation

iv) The international Standards Agreement

a)

i,ii,iii

b)

ii,iii,iv

c)

i,iii,iv

d)

All of the Above

3.

ICAO Council adopts international standards, recommended practices and procedures for the safety, regularity and efficiency of the air navigation. Standards and Recommended Practices are contained in various Annexes to the Chicago Convention. Which annex contains information on Aerodromes?

a)

Annex 12

b)

Annex 13

c)

Annex 14

d)

Annex 18

4.

The Regional office that provides secretariats for the SEA & PAC Regions is at _______?

a)

Bangkok

b)

Kuala Lumpur

c)

Montreal

d)

Singapore

5.

What does ICAO stand for?

a)

International Convention for Aviation Organisation

b)

International Civil Aviation Organisation

c)

International Committee for Aviation Organisagtion

d)

None of the above

6.

How many geographical regions has ICAO set up to cater for the different types of flying operations and to facilitate detailed planning of facilities and services to support operations.

a)

5

b)

6

c)

9

d)

12

7.

The __________ , is popularly known as the Chicago Convention.

a)

The Convention of Air Transit

b)

The Convention of International Air Transport

c)

The Convention of International Civil Aviation

d)

The Convention of Standards and Practices

8.

List down the policy for Air Traffic Control in the RSAF.

i. Provide Flight Information Service.

ii. To prevent collision between aircraft in the air.

iii. Provide in time of peace and war aeronautical facilities and ground organisation which will enable pilots of RSAF aircraft to operate safely with tactical freedom in all weather conditions.

iv. Alert emergency services and initiate search and rescue activity when required.

a)

i,ii,iii

b)

ii,iii,iv

c)

iii only

d)

iv only

9.

List down the objectives of Air Traffic Control in the RSAF.

i. To prevent collisions on the manoeuvring area between taxying aircraft and between aircraft and obstructions.

ii. To expedite and maintain an orderly flow of air traffic.

iii. Enable pilots of RSAF aircraft to operate safely with tactical freedom in all weather conditions.

iv. To provide advice and information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of a flight.

a)

i,ii and iii

b)

i,ii and iv

c)

ii,iii and iv

d)

i,iii and iv

10.

Which of the following services depicts the provision of ATC services for controlled flights, in order to prevent collisions between aircraft in the air, and to prevent collisions in the manoeuvring area between taxying aircraft and between aircraft and obstructions.

a)

Area Control Service

b)

Approach Control Service

c)

Aerodrome Control Service

d)

Flight Information Service

11.

How many aerodromes are there in Singapore?

a)

4 Military and 2 Civil Aerodromes

b)

3 Military and 2 Civil Aerodromes

c)

4 Military and 1 Civil Aerodromes

d)

2 Military and 2 Civil Aerodromes

12.

What Air Traffic Service is provided by Sembawang ATC unit?

a)

Approach and Aerodrome Service

b)

Area and Aerodrome Service

c)

Alerting and Aerodrome Service

d)

Aerodrome Service

13.

Approach Control is provided :

i) By Area Control Centre.

ii) By an Aerodrome Control Tower or an Area Control Centre, when it is necessary or desirable to combine under the responsibility of one unit, the functions of the Approach Control Service, and those of the Aerodrome Control Service or the Area Control Service.

iii. By an Approach Control unit when it is necessary to establish a separate unit.

iv. By the Flight Information Service and Alerting Service Centre.

a)

i and ii

b)

i and iii

c)

ii and iii

d)

ii and iv

14.

Area Control Service is provided :

i) By Area Control Centre.

ii) By unit providing Approach Control service in a control zone or in a control area of limited extend which is designated primarily for the provision of Approach Control Services where no area control centre is established.

iii. By Aerodrome Control Tower.

iv. By the Flight Information Service and Alerting Service Centre.

a)

i and ii

b)

ii and iii

c)

ii and iv

d)

i and iv

15.

The Air Traffic Services comprises 3 services. They are

i. Flight Information Service

ii. Area Control Service

iii. Approach Control Service

iv. Aerodrome Control Service

a)

I,ii and iv

b)

I,iii and iv

c)

ii,iii and iv

d)

i,ii and iii

16.

Any instructions given during liaison especially ________ MUST be read back by the receiving controller to avoid misunderstandings.

a)

ATC Clearance

b)

Aircraft callsign

c)

Number of persons on board

d)

Type of Service

17.

______ is defined as the act of negotiation between two or more controllers, each vested with the authority to make executive decisions appropriate to the tasked being discharged.

a)
Traffic Information
b)

Clearance

c)
Coordination
d)
Transfer
18.

Prior to requesting for traffic information or co-ordination, the controller is to prefix the conversation with the appropriate phrase. _________ is used when the controller wishes to hand over the radar traffic to another controller.

a)

Transfer

b)

Coordination

c)

Information

d)

Clearance

19.

Prior to requesting for traffic information or co-ordination, the controller is to prefix the conversation with the appropriate phrase. _________ is used when the controller wishes to hand over the radar traffic to another controller.

a)

Transfer

b)

Coordination

c)

Information

d)

Clearance

20.

What are the types of prefixes used in landline coordination?

a)

Notification, Request clearance, Information, Coordination, Transfer and Emergency

b)

Notification, Request clearance, Information, Coordination and Emergency

c)

Request clearance, Information, Coordination, Transfer and Emergency

d)

Notification, Request clearance, Coordination, Transfer and Emergency

21.

As a general principle, all messages should be acknowledged.A full readback should be made to instructions containing the following:

a)

Level instructions, Heading instructions, and SSR operating instructions

b)

Speed instructions, Runway in use and Airways or route clearances

c)

Frequency changes, Clearance to enter, land or take-off, back track or cross active runway

d)

All of the above

22.

If radar transfer is done between two agencies with updated track information on Callsign, Executive Flight Level and Command Heading, the term "_____________" may be used.

a)

As per label

b)

As per direction

c)

As per request

d)

None of the above

23.

_____ is defined as the passing of known information of an aircraft by one controller to another.

a)

Traffic Information

b)

Coordination

c)

ATC Clearance

d)

Transfer

24.

All liaisons MUST also be _______ and Timely.

a)

Relevant

b)

Truthful

c)

Repeated

d)

On request

25.

What prefix is used to highlight the urgency of the call of an aircraft experiencing emergency?

a)

Transfer

b)

Coordination

c)

Emergency

d)

Notification

26.

What prefix in coordination is used to request information on an activity or traffic?

a)

Information

b)

Request Information

c)

Request Coordination

d)

Coordination

27.

What prefix in coordination is used to agree on certain plans or actions to allow safe and expeditious control of aircraft. Upon agreement, Controllers must abide to the contract or effect new coordination should there be any changes.

a)

Transfer

b)

Coordination

c)

Emergency

d)

Notification

28.
After a radar transfer has been effected, what should the transferring controller do if he suspects a mis-identification has occurred?
a)
Attempt to contact the pilot on frequency
b)
Notify the receiving controller immediately
c)
Notify Base Command Post Immediately
d)
Notify the Tower Controller
29.

Handover of responsibility of an aircraft from one radar controller to another may be effected provided the following is achieved?

i. Handover is directly from controller to controller

ii. Aircraft is clear of controlled airspace

iii. Aircraft is clear of confliction

iv. Aircraft is in an area of overlapping radar coverage

a)
i, ii and iii
b)
i, iii and iv
c)
ii, iii and iv
d)
All of the above
30.
What should be done when a confliction develops during a handover?
a)
The transferring controller is to resolve the confliction before completing the handover.
b)
The receiving controller is to de-conflict after the handover.
c)

The pilot is to inform the controller of the confliction and maintain its own separation.

d)
The receiving controller ignore the other aircraft.
31.
Which R/T phrase should be used to prefix a transfer?
a)
Transfer
b)
Notification
c)
Handover
d)
Information
32.
How many types of services are there for Controllers to adopt when controlling aircraft?
a)
3
b)
4
c)
5
d)
6
33.
______ is a non-radar air traffic service in which prescribed standard separation minimas, based on reported levels and positions are applied between participating aircraft.
a)
Radar Control
b)
Radar Advisory Service
c)
Radar Information Service
d)
Procedural Service
34.
______ is an air traffic service in which the controller will provide advice necessary to maintain standard separation between participating aircraft, and in which he will pass to the pilot the bearing, distance and if known, level of conflicting / non-participating traffic, together with advise on the action necessary to resolve the confliction.
a)
Radar Control
b)
Radar Advisory Service
c)
Radar Information Service
d)
Procedural Service
35.
Which one of the following service is provided by an Air Traffic Service Unit to provide information to assist the safe and efficient conduct of a flight?
a)
Radar Control
b)
Radar Advisory Service
c)
Radar Information Service
d)
Flight Information Service
36.
In which Radar Service/s is the pilot responsible for terrain clearance?
a)
Radar Control & Radar Advisory Service
b)
Radar Advisory Service & Radar Information Service
c)
Radar Information Service
d)
Radar Advisory Service
37.
Which of the following service is provided to aircraft when penetrating controlled airspace?
a)
Radar Control
b)
Radar Advisory Service
c)
Radar Information Service
d)
Flight Information Service
38.
When a pilot is receiving radar control service, the responsibility for terrain clearance lies with the __________.
a)
Controller
b)
Pilot
c)
Base Executive Officer
d)
Squadron Executive Officer
39.
_________ is an air traffic radar service in which pilots are given mandatory instructions to enable the prescribed separation minima between aircraft is maintained.
a)
Radar Control
b)
Radar Advisory Service
c)
Radar Information Service
d)
Procedural Service
40.
Which of the following air traffic service does not require the use of a Radar Display?
a)
Radar Control
b)
Radar Advisory Service
c)
Radar Information Service
d)
Procedural Service
41.
The callsign of Jungle Rescue Team in a SAR operation is called _________.
a)
Goodyear
b)
Fireguard
c)
Birddog
d)
Survivor
42.
A condition in which an aircraft is threatened by serious and/or imminent danger and is in need of immediate assistance.
a)
Distress
b)
Urgency
c)
Priority
d)
Emergency
43.

List the 3 SAR phrases that have been established to classify and determine the actions to be taken for a particular incident in order of progression.

i. Alerfa

ii. Incerfa

iii. Detresfa

a)

i, ii and iii

b)

I, iii and ii

c)

ii, i , iii

d)

iii, ii, i

44.
The callsign of a SAR ship in a SAR operation is called ________.
a)
Goodyear
b)
Fireguard
c)
Birddog
d)
Survivor
45.
What is the UHF frequency used at the scene of search area of operations?
a)
243.0 Mhz
b)
282.8 MHz
c)
287.3 MHz
d)
2182 Khz
46.
When ________ is declared, the emergency response units will be deployed to the assembly area and 203 SQN will put the SAR aircraft on "STANDBY".
a)
Priority One Alpha
b)
Priority One Bravo
c)
Priority Two
d)
Priority Three
47.
In the event of a Distress aircraft recovering from Training Area, _________ will be scrambled and instructed to proceed to the airfield of recovery.
a)
Rescue 10
b)
Rescue 61
c)
Rescue 12
d)
Rescue 62
48.
What Priority Action should be taken in a case of a MAYDAY call?
a)
Priority One Alpha
b)
Priority One Bravo
c)
Priority Two
d)
Priority Two Alpha
49.
What is the International VHF Distress Frequency?
a)
243.0 MHz
b)
121.5 MHz
c)
292.5 MHz
d)
123.4 MHZ
50.
________ is vested with the responsibility of assuming Executive Control (overall control and coordination) of the distress frequency, 243.0 MHz and RSAF Emergency 292.5 MHz
a)
SATCC
b)
203 SQN
c)
205 SQN
d)
RCC
51.
The following person/ agency is to be notified as soon as possible after the SAR/SAL standby aircraft have been scrambled.
a)
The Duty Military SMC
b)
Air Ops Centre
c)
Duty CAAS Civil SMC/Supervisor
d)
All of the above
52.

If unable to locate aircraft, FIS controller is to inform ______ at AOC giving full details of the aircraft and its flight and actions taken thus far to locate its whereabout.

a)
RSAF Operations Control Officer (ROCO)
b)
Tower Controller
c)
Ground Controller
d)

Tengah Approach Controller

53.

Overdue action will be taken on aircraft if a position report or an operations normal report is not received within :

i. 5 minutes of the pilot's estimate or the ATC estimate, whichever is later, whenever direct speech between controller and pilot is employed.

ii. 3 minutes of the pilot's estimate or the ATC estimate, whichever is later, whenever direct speech between controller and pilot is employed.

iii. 10 minutes when communications by HF RT or other means

iv. 20 minutes when communications is by HF RT or other means

a)
i and ii
b)
ii and iii
c)
i and ii
d)
I and iv
54.
Who is responsible to terminate overdue action?
a)
Departure Controller
b)
Arrival Controller
c)
FIS Controller
d)
Weapon Controller
55.
FIS controller is to check and request information from _____ aerodrome if an aircraft have made a landing.
a)
Departure
b)
Alternate
c)
Destination
d)
Arrival
56.
After failing to locate the overdue aircraft, the FIS controller should in consultation with RXO via CONEX to initiate _______ actions.
a)
Overdue
b)
Termination
c)
Scramble
d)
SAR/SAL
57.
When informed that an aircraft is overdue, the _____ controller is to take every effort to trace the missing aircraft
a)
Departure
b)
Arrival
c)
FIS
d)
Weapon
58.
When Priority One Bravo is declared, what would the FIS controller do?
a)
Scrambled R10
b)
Standby Rescue 10
c)
Active SMC
d)
Active Rescue co-ordination Centre
59.
What is the call sign allocated for survivors with radio during a SAR operations?
a)
Goodyear
b)
Fireguard
c)
Birddog
d)
Survivor
60.

What is the alert state for Rescue 10 performing SAR duty and Fokker-50 performing SAL duty?

a)
Alert 15/ Alert 4 hours
b)
Alert 15/ Alert 2 hours
c)
Alert 2 hours/ Alert 4 hours
d)
Alert 1 hours/ Alert 15
61.
What action will be taken by the Bases and 203 SQN in response to Priority One Alpha?
a)
When declared, the emergency response units will be alerted and will remain on standby at their respective stations. 203 SQN will scramble Rescue 10.
b)
When declared, the emergency response units will be alerted and will remain on standby at their respective stations. 203 SQN will alert Rescue 10.
c)
When declared, the emergency response units will be deployed to the assembly area. 203 SQN will alert Rescue 10.
d)
When declared, the emergency response units will be deployed to the assembly area. 203 SQN will scramble Rescue 10.
62.
What SAR Phase will the duty FIS/Emergency Controller declared when a MAYDAY call is received?
a)
ALERFA
b)
INCERFA
c)
DETRESFA
d)
UNCERFA
63.
Who will scramble the Rescue Helicopter when Priority One Alpha is declared?
a)
Tower Controller
b)
FIS Controller
c)
Ground Controller
d)
AOC Controller
64.
List the SAR Phases in ascending (from least to most) order of urgency.
a)
ALERFA, INCERFA and DETRESFA
b)
UNCERFA, INCERFA and DETRESFA
c)
INCERFA, ALERFA and DETRESFA
d)
UNCERFA, INCERFA and ALERFA
65.
What is the VHF frequency used at the scene of search area of operations?
a)
121.5 MHz
b)
122.7 MHz
c)
123.0 MHz
d)
123.1 MHz
66.
Where is the Singapore RCC located?
a)
203 SQN
b)
SATCC
c)
SCA
d)
AFRS
67.
What do you term the Uncertainty phase of an emergency?
a)
Alerfa
b)
Detresfa
c)
Uncerfa
d)
Incerfa
68.
What do you term the Alert phase of an emergency?
a)
Alerfa
b)
Detresfa
c)
Uncerfa
d)
Incerfa
69.

What do you term the Distress phase of an emergency?

a)
Detresfa
b)
Discerfa
c)
Uncerfa
d)
Incerfa
70.
The boundaries of the Singapore Search & Rescue Region coincide with the boundaries of the _________.
a)
Singapore Territorial Waters (STW)
b)
Singapore Flight Information Region (FIR)
c)
Changi Control Zone
d)
Singapore Control Zone
71.
What is the callsign of SAL Fixed Wing Aircraft?
a)
Rescue 5 to 9
b)
Rescue 10 to 10
c)
Rescue 20 - 29
d)
Rescue 61-85
72.
A condition in which the safety of an aircraft or of some people on board or within sight is threatened, but which does not require immediate assistance.
a)
Distress
b)
Urgency
c)
Priority
d)
Emergency
73.
In the case of a MAYDAY call, Priority ______ will be taken.
a)
One
b)
One Alpha
c)
One Bravo
d)
Two Alpha