Take The Communications System Trivia Questions!
Do you know anything about the Communications System? Would you be interested in this quiz? A communication system gathers individual telecommunications networks, broadcast systems, relay stations, river stations, and terminal equipment capable of interconnection to form a unified whole. The parts of the communications system serve a common purpose. They respond to controls and operate as a union. If you wish to learn more about the communications system, this quiz can help.
- 1.
How many transmitter selector switches on an Audio Control Panel (ACP) can be selected at any one time?
- A.
Normally, only one switch is selected at a time for each crew station
- B.
CAB and SAT may be selected at the same time for cabin to SATCOM conferencing
- C.
Normally, only one switch is selected at a time for each crew station, however CAB and SAT may be selected at the same time for cabin to SATCOM conferencing
- D.
Pushing the CAB transmitter select switch twice within one second places a priority call to a selected cabin station
Correct Answer
C. Normally, only one switch is selected at a time for each crew station, however CAB and SAT may be selected at the same time for cabin to SATCOM conferencingExplanation
The correct answer states that normally only one switch is selected at a time for each crew station. However, in the case of cabin to SATCOM conferencing, both the CAB and SAT switches can be selected at the same time. This means that during cabin to SATCOM conferencing, two switches can be selected simultaneously. Additionally, it is mentioned that pushing the CAB transmitter select switch twice within one second places a priority call to a selected cabin station, indicating a specific functionality of the CAB switch.Rate this question:
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- 2.
If a transmitter button is selected, it is necessary to select the associated receiver button/volume control in order to hear the audio
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Selecting a transmitter button does not necessarily require selecting the associated receiver button/volume control to hear the audio. The transmitter button is responsible for sending the audio signal, while the receiver button/volume control is responsible for receiving and adjusting the audio signal. Therefore, it is not necessary to select the associated receiver button/volume control to hear the audio.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How many VHF frequencies can be stored by the Tuning Control Panel (TCP)?
- A.
16
- B.
36
- C.
30
- D.
24
Correct Answer
D. 24Explanation
The Tuning Control Panel (TCP) is capable of storing a total of 24 VHF frequencies. This means that the TCP has the capacity to save and access 24 different frequencies for VHF communication.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the VHF radios can be configured for DATA mode or VOICE?
- A.
VHF C and VHF R can be used for both voice or data communication
- B.
Data communication is normally selected on VHF C.
- C.
VHF L VHF C and VHF R can be used for both voice or data communication
- D.
VHF C and VHF L can be used for both voice or data communication
Correct Answer
A. VHF C and VHF R can be used for both voice or data communicationExplanation
VHF C and VHF R radios can be configured for both voice and data communication. This means that users can use these radios to transmit and receive both voice messages and data packets. The option VHF L is not correct because it does not mention data communication capability. Therefore, the correct answer is VHF C and VHF R.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What happens if 121.5 MHz is tuned on VHF L from FO's TCP?
- A.
The FO automatically monitor the radio. All other flight crew have to select VHF L on their respective ACP's in order to monitor the radio
- B.
When a VHF radio is tuned to frequency 121.5, all flight crew automatically monitor the radio. The receiver lights do not illuminate on all Audio Control Panels
- C.
When a VHF radio is tuned to frequency 121.5, all flight crew automatically monitor the radio. The receiver lights on all Audio Control Panels illuminate
- D.
The Capt. automatically monitor the radio. All other flight crew have to select VHF L on their respective ACP's in order to monitor the radio
Correct Answer
C. When a VHF radio is tuned to frequency 121.5, all flight crew automatically monitor the radio. The receiver lights on all Audio Control Panels illuminateExplanation
When the VHF radio is tuned to frequency 121.5 MHz, all flight crew members automatically monitor the radio. This means that they are able to hear any communication on that frequency. The receiver lights on all Audio Control Panels illuminate to indicate that the radio is being monitored. This allows the flight crew to stay updated on any important information or emergency broadcasts that may be transmitted on this frequency.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How many HF frequencies can be stored by the TCP?
- A.
Data is stored in memory for the last 100 tuned frequencies
- B.
Up to three pages of stored HF frequencies (24 total) can be stored in the TCP
- C.
No stored HF frequencies pages are available in the TCP
- D.
Up to two pages of stored HF frequencies (16 total) can be stored in the TCP
Correct Answer
B. Up to three pages of stored HF frequencies (24 total) can be stored in the TCPExplanation
The TCP can store up to three pages of stored HF frequencies, with a total of 24 frequencies. This means that the TCP has the capability to store a significant amount of data, allowing for the storage and retrieval of a wide range of HF frequencies.Rate this question:
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- 7.
If an ATC uplink containing a VHF frequency is accepted, Where and how is the frequency initially displayed?
- A.
If an ATC uplink containing a VHF frequency is accepted, the uplink frequency is displayed in a stored position preceded by a UL indicator
- B.
The uplink frequency turns green in the uplink data block
- C.
If an ATC uplink containing a VHF frequency is accepted, the uplink frequency is displayed in the standby position preceded by a UL indicator.
- D.
If an ATC uplink containing a VHF frequency is accepted, the uplink frequency is displayed in the scratchpad preceded by a UL indicator
Correct Answer
D. If an ATC uplink containing a VHF frequency is accepted, the uplink frequency is displayed in the scratchpad preceded by a UL indicator -
- 8.
How do you toggle VHF R Squelch On and Off?
- A.
Select TCP MENU, RADIO MISC page, VHF R squelch line select key
- B.
Depressing and holding a VHF R radio tuning switch will cause the radio associated with that switch to perform a self-test, which causes the radio to break squelch until the button is released
- C.
Squelch function on the B787 is automatic
- D.
There is no squelch function on VHF R in the B787
Correct Answer
A. Select TCP MENU, RADIO MISC page, VHF R squelch line select keyExplanation
The correct answer is to select TCP MENU, RADIO MISC page, VHF R squelch line select key. This means that in order to toggle the VHF R squelch on and off, the user needs to access the TCP MENU, navigate to the RADIO MISC page, and select the VHF R squelch line select key. This action will enable or disable the squelch function on the VHF R system.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Incoming ATC and FIS message traffic is annunciated by an EICAS •ATC communication message and only displayed on the Comm MFD
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The correct answer is False. Incoming ATC and FIS message traffic is annunciated by an EICAS and displayed on both the EICAS and Comm MFD.Rate this question:
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- 10.
A COMM Help Message: "NO SEND" means:
- A.
An attempt was made to enter data into a menu entry field. Do not send this message
- B.
An attempt was made to enter data into a menu entry field
- C.
An attempt to send a message(s) to the printer is unsuccessful.
- D.
An attempt to send a downlink message is unsuccessful
Correct Answer
D. An attempt to send a downlink message is unsuccessfulExplanation
The correct answer is "An attempt to send a downlink message is unsuccessful". This is because the help message states that "NO SEND" means that an attempt to send a downlink message is unsuccessful. The other options mentioned in the help message are not related to the meaning of "NO SEND".Rate this question:
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- 11.
When a conditional clearance monitor function must be cancelled:
- A.
The crew can select ATC UPLINK from the ATC menu and then choose REJECT.
- B.
The crew can select CONDITIONAL CLEARANCES from the ATC menu and then choose DELETE on the CONDITIONAL MONITOR page
- C.
The crew can push REJECT on the glareshield.
- D.
The crew can select ATC UPLINK from the ATC menu and then choose REJECT or push REJECT on the glareshield
Correct Answer
B. The crew can select CONDITIONAL CLEARANCES from the ATC menu and then choose DELETE on the CONDITIONAL MONITOR pageExplanation
To cancel a conditional clearance monitor function, the crew can select CONDITIONAL CLEARANCES from the ATC menu and then choose DELETE on the CONDITIONAL MONITOR page. This option specifically addresses the cancellation of the conditional clearance monitor function, providing a clear and direct way for the crew to cancel the function. The other options mentioned do not specifically address the cancellation of the conditional clearance monitor function.Rate this question:
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- 12.
In the NEW MESSAGES page, messages are displayed in the following order:
- A.
ATC messages first, then Company messages and Flight Information messages last
- B.
By the time they are received.
- C.
ATC messages first, then Flight Information messages and Company messages last.
- D.
Messages – Response Required first, and Messages - No Response Required last
Correct Answer
C. ATC messages first, then Flight Information messages and Company messages last.Explanation
In the NEW MESSAGES page, the messages are displayed in a specific order. According to the given answer, ATC messages are displayed first, indicating that these messages have the highest priority. Then, Flight Information messages are displayed, followed by Company messages. This order suggests that ATC messages are the most important and need to be addressed first, while Company messages are of lower priority and can be attended to last. This arrangement ensures that the most critical messages are seen and responded to promptly.Rate this question:
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