WorksheetsADS Revision Quiz (Part 2)
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 16mins
In ARINC 429 data words, which field is used to indicate the type of data being transmitted?
Data
Label
SSM
Between each ARINC 429 word, there is a gap consisting of __________.
4 logic 1a
4 null bits
4 logic 0s
In an aircraft, data between avionics systems is transferred through __________ buses.
address
data
memory
The method used to manage access to a shared bus and prevent contention is called:
bus arbitration
queuing
buffering
In AFDX networks, deterministic communication refers to:
Predictable timing of message delivery within a fixed time limit
Data packets always arriving in the same order sent
Routing adjusted in real time to avoid congestion
What is the primary reason fibre optic cables are preferred over copper for avionics data links?
Lower installation cost
Ability to carry power with data
Immunity to EMI
Compared to a multi-mode fibre optic cable, a single-mode fibre has a/an __________ core diameter.
larger
smaller
equal
In optical communication systems, bending the fibre optic cable beyond its minimum radius is most likely to cause:
electrical interference
incorrect grounding
signal attenuation
You never look directly into the end of a fibre optic cable.
True
False
If light strikes a glass–air boundary at an angle less than the critical angle, it will:
Refract into the air
Travel along the boundary
Reflect back into the glass
Aircraft software may only be changed:
With proper approval, regardless of testing status
If the pilot is comfortable with the change
If it does not affect any aircraft systems
A software failure that could cause passenger discomfort or injury is classified as:
Level C
Level B
Level A
Software __________ is the process of checking if each development phase meets the requirements from the previous phase.
Audit
Validation
Verification
Which wiring method helps to reduce EMI in avionics systems?
Twisting the wires
Unscreened wires
Thicker protective coating
Which of the following is not a purpose of EMC testing in aircraft?
Reducing power use in high-frequency systems
Ensuring compliance with standards
Verifying performance in an EM environment
The triboelectric series ranks materials based on their:
Electron-gain or loss tendency during contact
Electric current generation when rubbed
Covalent bond strength
When working with ESDS equipment, the technician should:
Wear grounded wrist straps
Wear rubber gloves
Touch the airframe
Which of these is a typical EMI source in modern aircraft?
Heat from engines
Vibration from propulsion systems
High-frequency radar emissions
The allowable bonding resistance between metallic aircraft parts must not exceed:
0.25 ohms
0.005 ohms
0.5 ohms
Which ESD failure type slowly damages a component but allows partial function?
Latent
Intermittent
Catastrophic
Which action helps reduce static charge build-up in an environment?
Increase air humidity
Reduce air moisture
Enhance airflow
