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Total questions: 128

Worksheet time: 6hrs 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which kind of plane movement is being shown in this picture?

a)

roll

b)

pitch

c)

yaw

2.

Which kind of plane movement is being shown?

a)

roll

b)

pitch

c)

yaw

3.

Which part of the airplane controls the roll of an airplane?

a)

ailerons

b)

elevators

c)

rudders

4.

Which part of the plane controls the pitch of the plane?

a)

ailerons

b)

elevators

c)

rudders

5.

Which part of the plane is responsible for the yaw movement?

a)

ailerons

b)

elevators

c)

rudder

6.

This device measures the height of the airplane.

a)

Attitude indicator

b)

Altimeter

c)

gyroscope

7.

This device measures the height of the airplane.

a)

Attitude indicator

b)

Altimeter

c)

gyroscope

8.

This images shows

a)

roll

b)

pitch

c)

yaw

d)

lift

e)

thrust

9.

This images shows

a)

roll

b)

pitch

c)

yaw

d)

lift

e)

thrust

10.

This image shows

a)

roll

b)

pitch

c)

yaw

d)

lift

e)

thrust

11.

This image shows

a)

roll

b)

pitch

c)

yaw

d)

lift

e)

thrust

12.

___________ is controlled by the rudder

a)

roll

b)

pitch

c)

yaw

13.

___________ is controlled by the horizontal stabilizer (on the tail)

a)

roll

b)

pitch

c)

yaw

14.

A plane cannot take off or land without adjusting

a)

roll

b)

pitch

c)

yaw

15.

What part of the glider controls pitch?

a)

Fuselage

b)

Rudder

c)

Ailerons

d)

Elevator

16.

Which part of the glider is responsible for roll?

a)

Elevator

b)

Cockpit

c)

Rudder

d)

Ailerons

17.

What happens when you pull the stick back?

a)

The glider speeds up

b)

The nose rises

c)

The glider rolls to the right

d)

The nose lowers

18.

What does the rudder control?

a)

Speed

b)

Pitch

c)

Roll

d)

Yaw

19.

Which airplane motion is controlled by the elevators?

a)

Roll

b)

Pitch

c)

Yaw

20.

Which airplane motion is controlled by the rudder?

a)

Roll

b)

Pitch

c)

Yaw

21.

Which airplane motion is controlled by the ailerons?

a)

Roll

b)

Pitch

c)

Yaw

22.

This surface controls roll about the longitudinal axis of the aircraft

a)

Ailerons

b)

Elevators

c)

Rudder

d)

Flaps

23.

This surface controls yaw about the vertical axis of the aircraft

a)

Ailerons

b)

Elevators

c)

Rudder

d)

Flaps

24.

The force created by an airfoil moving through the atmosphere

a)

Lift

b)

Weight

c)

Thrust

d)

Drag

25.

The forwards force of the propeller

a)

Lift

b)

Weight

c)

Thrust

d)

Drag

26.

An aircraft's tail group. Includes the rudder, elevators, horizontal and vertical stabilizers

a)

Wing

b)

Fuselage

c)

Empennage

d)

Horizontal stabilizer

e)

Vertical stabilizer

27.

An aircraft's tail group. Includes the rudder, elevators, horizontal and vertical stabilizers

a)

Wing

b)

Fuselage

c)

Empennage

d)

Horizontal stabilizer

e)

Vertical stabilizer

28.

An aircraft's tail group. Includes the rudder, elevators, horizontal and vertical stabilizers

a)

Wing

b)

Fuselage

c)

Empennage

d)

Horizontal stabilizer

e)

Vertical stabilizer

29.

The main lifting surface of an airplane

a)

Wing

b)

Fuselage

c)

Empennage

d)

Horizontal stabilizer

e)

Vertical stabilizer

30.

The main lifting surface of an airplane

a)

Wing

b)

Fuselage

c)

Empennage

d)

Horizontal stabilizer

e)

Vertical stabilizer

31.

The fixed part of a horizontal airfoil that controls the pitch of an aircraft

a)

Wing

b)

Fuselage

c)

Empennage

d)

Horizontal stabilizer

e)

Vertical stabilizer

32.

The fixed part of a vertical airfoil that controls the yaw of an aircraft

a)

Wing

b)

Fuselage

c)

Empennage

d)

Horizontal stabilizer

e)

Vertical stabilizer

33.

An aircraft's main body structure housing the flight crew, passengers, and cargo

a)

Wing

b)

Fuselage

c)

Empennage

d)

Horizontal stabilizer

e)

Vertical stabilizer

34.

An aircraft's main body structure housing the flight crew, passengers, and cargo

a)

Wing

b)

Fuselage

c)

Empennage

d)

Horizontal stabilizer

e)

Vertical stabilizer

35.

The front-most part of the wing

a)

Trailing edge

b)

Leading edge

c)

Airfoil

d)

Landing gear

e)

Propeller

36.

The front-most part of the wing

a)

Trailing edge

b)

Leading edge

c)

Airfoil

d)

Landing gear

e)

Propeller

37.

Supports the aircraft when it is not in the air, allowing it to take off, land, and taxi on the ground without damage

a)

Trailing edge

b)

Leading edge

c)

Airfoil

d)

Landing gear

e)

Propeller

38.

The shape of the wing when looking at its profile

a)

Trailing edge

b)

Leading edge

c)

Airfoil

d)

Landing gear

e)

Propeller

39.

The shape of the wing when looking at its profile

a)

Trailing edge

b)

Leading edge

c)

Airfoil

d)

Landing gear

e)

Propeller

40.

The shape of the wing when looking at its profile

a)

Trailing edge

b)

Leading edge

c)

Airfoil

d)

Landing gear

e)

Propeller

41.

The rear-most part of the wing

a)

Trailing edge

b)

Leading edge

c)

Airfoil

d)

Landing gear

e)

Propeller

42.

A device for propelling an aircraft that has blades on an engine-driven shaft and that, when rotated, produces thrust

a)

Trailing edge

b)

Leading edge

c)

Airfoil

d)

Landing gear

e)

Propeller

43.

The angle between the airfoil and the direction of airflow

a)

Center of mass

b)

Center of lift

c)

Angle of attack

44.

How many forces of flight affect an airplane?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

5

d)

8

45.

Which flight pulls a plane down to the ground?

a)

drag

b)

thrust

c)

lift

d)

weight

46.

Which force counters weight (or moves the plane up)?

a)

drag

b)

thrust

c)

lift

d)

weight

47.

Which force moves the plane forward?

a)

drag

b)

thrust

c)

lift

d)

weight

48.

Which force slows the plane down?

a)

drag

b)

thrust

c)

lift

d)

weight

49.

The left to right movement of an airplane's nose is

a)

pitch

b)

roll

c)

yaw

50.

The up or down movement of an airplane's nose is

a)

pitch

b)

roll

c)

yaw

51.

The body of the plane is called the

a)

flaps

b)

fuselage

c)

landing gear

52.

The wheels of a plane are called the

a)

landing gear

b)

wheels

c)

fuselage

53.

the main body of an aircraft

a)

fuselage

b)

propeller/turbine engine

c)

Elevators

d)

cockpit

54.

compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft

a)

Elevators

b)

propeller/turbine engine

c)

cockpit

d)

fuselage

55.

compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft

a)

Elevators

b)

propeller/turbine engine

c)

cockpit

d)

fuselage

56.

part on a plane's tail that makes the plane go up and down

a)

Elevators

b)

propeller/turbine engine

c)

fuselage

d)

cockpit

57.

The four forces of flight considered in the design of airplane parts are lift, __________, thrust and __________.

a)

gravity, drag

b)

drag, gravity

c)

lift, drag

58.
Bernoulli’s principle states that the pressure in a fluid decreases as its velocity increases. 
a)
True
b)
False
59.

This principle states that the faster a fluid moves, the less pressure the fluid exerts.

a)

Bernoulli's Principle

b)

Newton's Principle

c)

Pascal's Principle

d)

Archimedes' Principle

60.

This principle states that the faster a fluid moves, the less pressure the fluid exerts.

a)

Bernoulli's Principle

b)

Newton's Principle

c)

Pascal's Principle

d)

Archimedes' Principle

61.
The faster a fluid moves, the lower the pressure is in the moving fluid compared to the fluid not moving as fast. This is called
a)
Archimedes' Principle
b)
Bernoulli's Principle
c)
Pascal's Principle
d)
Vice Principle Snyder
62.

If a hairdryer blows a stream of air between two soda cans hanging side by side, the soda cans will ____________________.

a)

rise

b)

move away from each other

c)

move toward each other

d)

not move

63.

Where will air move faster - above or below an airplane wing?

a)

above

b)

below

64.
An upward force.
a)
lift
b)
gravity
c)
life
d)
drag
65.

Where will the pressure be greater - above or below the wing?

a)

above

b)

below

66.
Bernoulli's principle creates ___ in airplanes
a)
Drag
b)
Lift
c)
Weight
d)
Friction
67.

Explain the concept of angle of attack in relation to airplane lift.

a)

Angle of attack only affects the speed of the airplane

b)

Lift is solely determined by the engine power

c)

The angle of attack has no effect on airplane lift

d)

The angle of attack affects the lift generated by the wing.

68.

Give an example of an application of Bernoulli's principle in everyday life.

a)

A ball thrown in the air

b)

Car tires on the road

c)

Water flowing through a pipe

d)

Airplane wings generating lift

69.
This force is a measure of gravity which wants to pull the plane down towards the earth.
a)
drag
b)
lift
c)
weight
d)
thrust
70.
This force slows a plane down.  It is caused by air friction on the plane.
a)
lift
b)
thrust
c)
weight
d)
drag
71.

Is the first step in the design process. Includes the problem being identified, validated, and justified. The design requirements are determined and the design brief is created.

a)

research solutions

b)

generate concepts

c)

define the problem

d)

present solution

e)

construct/test prototype

72.

This step in Design process includes researching past solutions and brainstorming possible new solutions. You come up with lots of ideas and then pick one.

a)

generate concepts

b)

develop solution

c)

define the problem

d)

present solution

e)

evaluate solution

73.
 During this step of the Design Process, team members take time to document whether they think this solution will work?
a)
Step 5: Evaluate Solution
b)
Step 2: Generate Concepts
c)
Step 6: Present Solution
d)
Step 4: Build and Test Solution
74.
During this step of the Design Process, each team member creates several different options of how this problem can be solved.
a)
Step 5: Evaluate Solution
b)
Step 6: Present Solution
c)
Step 2: Generate Concepts
d)
Step 1: Define a Problem
75.
During this step of the Design Process, engineers draw a detailed and labeled sketch of an idea for what might be created to solve the problem. 
a)
Step 3: Develop/Design a Solution
b)
Step 1: Define a Problem
c)
Step 5: Evaluate Solution
d)
Step 4: Build and Test Solution
76.
A full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.
a)
Brainstorming
b)
Criteria
c)
Prototype
d)
Constraints
77.
A systematic problem-solving strategy, with criteria and constraints, used to develop many possible solutions to a problem or to satisfy human needs and wants and winnow (narrow) down the possible solutions to one final choice. 
a)
Design Process
b)
Brainstorming
c)
Design
d)
Decision Matrix
78.
During this step of the Design Process, engineers build a working prototype and test how it works.
a)
Step 4: Build and Test Solution
b)
Step 3: Develop/Design a Solution
c)
Step 6: Present Solution
d)
Step 5: Evaluate Solution
79.
During this step of the Design Process, engineers gather all project documentation and share it with the customer.
a)
Step 6: Present Solution 
b)
Step 5: Evaluate Solution 
c)
Step 4: Build and Test Solution 
d)
Step 2: Generate Concepts 
80.
 A tool for systematically ranking alternatives according to a set of criteria. 
a)
Dimensioning 
b)
Isometric Sketch 
c)
Decision Matrix 
d)
Brainstorming 
81.
A method of shared problem solving in which all members of a group spontaneously, and in an unrestrained discussion, generate ideas. 
a)
Constraints 
b)
Brainstorming
c)
Decision Matrix 
d)
Dimensioning 
82.
Desired specifications (elements or features) of a product or system.
a)
Prototype 
b)
Criteria 
c)
Dimensioning 
d)
Evaluate 
83.
A limit to the design process. These may be such things as appearance, funding, space, materials, and human capabilities. 
a)
Prototype
b)
Constraints
c)
Dimensioning
d)
Brainstorming
84.
During this step of the Design Process, engineers identify what is the question or problem that you and your classmates are trying to solve?
a)
Step 6: Present Solution
b)
Step 2: Generate Concepts
c)
Step 1: Define a Problem
d)
Step 3: Develop/Design a Solution
85.
Step one of the design process is
a)
Generate Conceps
b)
Design a Solution
c)
Define Problem
d)
Present Solution
86.
Step two of the design process is
a)
Define Problem
b)
Generate Concepts
c)
Evaluate Solution
d)
Build and Test Prototype
87.
Step three of the design process is 
a)
Design a Solution
b)
Define Poblem
c)
Present Solution
d)
Build and Test Prototype
88.
Step four of the design process is...
a)
Design a Solution
b)
Present Solution
c)
Generate Concepts
d)
Build and Test a Prototype
89.
Step five of the design process is
a)
Design a solution
b)
Build and Test Prototype
c)
Evaluate Solution
d)
Present Solution
90.
The sixth and final step of the design process is 
a)
Present Solution
b)
Evaluate Solution
c)
Build and Test Prototype
d)
Design a Solution
91.

The _________________ is the angle that the wing is pointed into oncoming air.

a)

angle of attack

b)

chord

c)

dihedral

d)

airfoil

92.

The gray arrow is pointing to which of the following?

a)

fuselage

b)

horizontal stabilizer

c)

vertical stabilizer

d)

wing

93.

The arrow is pointing to which of the following?

a)

fuselage

b)

horizontal stabilizer

c)

vertical stabilizer

d)

wing

94.

The edge of the wing that is highlighted in yellow is called?

a)

leading edge

b)

trialing edge

c)

chord line

d)

center of gravity

95.

What is a force that acts up airplanes but not gliders?

a)

thrust

b)

weight

c)

lift

d)

drag

96.

Where did the first airplane flight take place?

a)

Atlanta

b)

Kitty Hawk

c)

Dayton

d)

Virginia Beach

97.

What word describes the following shape?

a)

Airway

b)

Airfoil

c)

Aeron

d)

Airflow

98.

What word describes the following shape?

a)

Airway

b)

Airfoil

c)

Aeron

d)

Airflow

99.

When a plane is in flight, what's the main difference between the air below and above its wings?

a)

The air above the wings has lower pressure

b)

The air below the wings has a lower pressure

c)

The air above has a higher pressure

d)

The air in the back has a higher pressure

100.


The forces of lift and weight act in _____ directions.

a)

Opposite

b)

Parallel

c)

Random

d)

Unknown

101.

What can you infer about the airplane parts called "elevators?"

a)

Adjusting them allows the plane to move up or down

b)

Adjusting them allows the plane to roll

c)

Adjusting them allows the plane to turn left or right

d)

Adjusting them changes the force of the engines

102.
All objects within the Earth’s atmosphere are pulled downward by ________________?
a)
Drag 
b)
Thrust 
c)
Lift 
d)
Gravity
103.
Which Letter represents Drag? 
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
104.
Which Letter represents Lift? 
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
105.
Which Letter represents Thrust? 
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
106.

Which part of an airplane provides the lift?

a)

wing

b)

engine

c)

wheels

107.

Which part of an airplane provides the lift?

a)

wing

b)

engine

c)

wheels

108.

The part of an airplane that provides the thrust.

a)

wings

b)

engine

c)

wheels

109.

The part of an airplane that provides the thrust.

a)

wings

b)

engine

c)

wheels

110.

Which force acts in opposite of thrust?

a)

weight

b)

lift

c)

drag

d)

thrust

111.

Which force acts in opposite of thrust?

a)

weight

b)

lift

c)

drag

d)

thrust

112.

Which force works opposite of lift?

a)

weight

b)

lift

c)

drag

d)

thrust

113.

What kind of air will rise?

a)

less dense

b)

more dense

c)

same density

114.

Streamlined objects experience less drag. Which of the following vehicles best fits the description "streamlined?"

a)
b)
c)
d)
115.

If an airplane engine cut out in midair, which force would decrease almost immediately?

a)

Gravity

b)

Thrust

c)

Weight

d)

Drag

116.

What is a jet?

a)

A type of engine used to power aircraft

b)

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used to perform different functions

c)

The person who flies the airplane

d)

The part of the plane that creates most of the lift when air passes over it

117.

What is landing gear?

a)

The wheels and support structures used to support airplanes while on the ground

b)

The force that holds an airplane in the air

c)

The force that acts opposite to the direction of motion

d)

The force that moves an aircraft in the direction of its motion

118.

What creates lift in an airplane?

a)

The wings

b)

The tail section

c)

The propeller

d)

The rudder

119.

Who is the person who flies the airplane?

a)

Pilot

b)

Engineer

c)

Passenger

d)

Controller

120.

Who is the person who flies the airplane?

a)

Pilot

b)

Engineer

c)

Passenger

d)

Controller

121.

What is a GPS

a)

Global Positioning System

b)

Geographic Pointed System

c)

Globe Partitioning Segment

d)

General Pointing Selections

122.

What is a GPS

a)

Global Positioning System

b)

Geographic Pointed System

c)

Globe Partitioning Segment

d)

General Pointing Selections

123.

What country will the following coordinates (33°52'03.4"S, 63°59'13.3"W) take you to on Google Earth?

a)

California

b)
Argentina
c)

Mexico

d)
Uruguay
124.

What are the coordinates of Bogata, Colombia

a)

4.71 N, 74.07 W

b)

6 S, 75 W

c)

2.45 N, 73.44 W

d)

5.99 N, 72.72 W

125.

The word used when a plane comes down through the air onto the ground.

a)

arrive(s)

b)

land(s)

c)

depart(s)

d)

take off

126.

When the plane leaves the ground and begins to fly.

a)

land(s)

b)

arrive(s)

c)

take off

d)

check-in

127.

To leave a place, especially to start a trip.

a)

arrive(s)

b)

take off

c)

depart(s)

d)

check-in

128.

To get to a place, especially at the end of a journey.

a)

arrive(s)

b)

depart(s)

c)

take off

d)

check-in

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