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Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) and GNSS Concepts Worksheet

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A single flight is required to use only one navigation specification for the entire flight.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

All GNSS systems use GPS.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

WGS84 is the agreed-upon standard ensuring that:

a)

An aircraft is certified to fly GPS

b)

Ground position and satellite-based position calculations match

c)

Satellites fly a correct orbit

d)

Prove the earth is not flat

4.

An operator who buys a GPS-equipped aircraft is PBN approved.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

How many satellites are required for an aircraft to calculate its position?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

6.

During a flight, the Inertial Navigation System (INS) becomes more accurate over time.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

GBAS stands for Ground-Based Augmentation System.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

OPMA stands for On-board Performance Monitoring and Alerting.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

RNAV aircraft and RNP aircraft use different GNSS signals.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

RAIM is the process that the GNSS receiver uses to assess the accuracy and integrity of the navigation signals being received.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Waypoints specify a geographic location in terms of latitude and longitude.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Which letter or letters must be used in Item 10 to indicate a flight is PBN approved?

a)

PBN/

b)

R

c)

N

d)

R/

13.

In a closed-path STAR, the distance to fly to the runway is unknown.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Once ATC clears an aircraft for a closed-path STAR, the aircraft must be left on the procedure and cannot be vectored.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

RNAV approaches do not require OPMA.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

RNAV (RNP) RWY 23 is a basic GNSS approach.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

The letter “Z” in the approach title indicates:

a)

The pilot must be given the correct zulu time prior to commencing the approach

b)

The approach goes to multiple runways

c)

There is more than one RNAV approach to this runway

d)

None of the above

18.

ICAO Doc. 4444 lists exact detailed procedures to be followed for every single contingency situation you may encounter.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

In a non-radar environment, two arriving aircraft on paralleled RNP 1 tracks can be separated by not less than:

a)

3 nm

b)

5 nm

c)

7 nm

d)

9 nm

20.

A navigation specification based on area navigation that does not include the requirement for on-board performance monitoring and alerting is:

a)

RNAV specification

b)

RNP specification

c)

PBN specification

d)

NAVAIDS specification

21.

A navigation specification based on area navigation that includes the requirement for on-board performance monitoring and alerting is:

a)

RNAV specification

b)

RNP specification

c)

PBN specification

d)

NAVAIDS specification

22.

A form of ABAS whereby a GNSS receiver processor determines the integrity of the GNSS navigation signals using only GPS signals or GPS signals augmented with altitude (baro-aiding).

a)

Receiver automatic integrity monitoring (RAIM)

b)

Receiver autonomous inertial monitoring (RAIM)

c)

Receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM)

d)

Receiver autonomous integrity management (RAIM)

23.

A navigation system which permits aircraft operation on any desired flight path within the coverage of station-referenced navigation aids or within the limits of the capability of self-contained aids, or a combination of these.

a)

RNAV

b)

RNAV route

c)

RNAV system

d)

RNP system

24.

An area navigation system which supports on-board performance monitoring and alerting.

a)

RNP system

b)

RNP

c)

RNP route

d)

RNAV system

25.

The application of a navigation specification and the supporting NAVAID infrastructure, to routes, procedures, and/or defined airspace volume, in accordance with the intended airspace concept.

a)

Navigation function

b)

Navigation application

c)

Navigation specification

d)

NAVAID infrastructure

26.

The detailed capability of the navigation system (such as the execution of leg transitions, parallel offset capabilities, holding patterns, navigation databases) required to meet the airspace concept.

a)

Navigation function

b)

Navigation application

c)

Navigation specification

d)

NAVAID infrastructure

27.

A set of aircraft and aircrew requirements needed to support Performance-based Navigation operations within a defined airspace.

a)

NAVAID infrastructure

b)

Navigation function

c)

Navigation specification

d)

Navigation application

28.

Navigation aid infrastructure refers to space-based and or ground-based NAVAIDs available to meet the requirements in the navigation specification.

a)

Navigation application

b)

NAVAID infrastructure

c)

Navigation function

d)

Navigation application

29.

An ATS route established for the use of aircraft capable of employing area navigation.

a)

RNAV route

b)

PBN route

c)

RNP route

d)

ATS route

30.

A method of navigation which permits aircraft operation on any desired flight path within the coverage of ground or space-based navigation aids or within the limits of the capability of self-contained aids, or a combination of these.

a)

PBN route

b)

RNAV

c)

PBN route

d)

RNAV route

31.

Area navigation based on performance requirements for aircraft operating along an ATS route, on an instrument approach procedure or in a designated airspace.

a)

RNAV system

b)

RNP system

c)

PBN

d)

CNS

32.

An augmentation system that augments and/or integrates the information obtained from the other GNSS elements with information available on board the aircraft.

a)

Aircraft-based augmentation system (ABAS)

b)

Performance-based navigation (PBN)

c)

Receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM)

d)

Satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS)

33.

The main benefits that result from PBN implementation are:

a)

Reducing infrastructure, increasing operational efficiency

b)

Increasing airspace capacity

c)

Reducing environmental impact, improving safety

d)

All of the above

34.

Navigation specification applied in Oceanic/Remote areas:

a)

RNAV 10

b)

RNP 4

c)

RNAV 1, RNP 1

d)

A and B

35.

Navigation specification applied in SIDs, STARs in Radar environment:

a)

RNAV 1

b)

RNAV 5

c)

RNAV 2

d)

A and C

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