# 90 - Communication > Source: exam.quizvds.it (EASA ECQB-SPL) | 73 questions --- ### Q1: Which abbreviation is used for the term "visual flight rules"? ^q1 - A) VFS - B) VRU - C) VFR - D) VMC **Correct: C)** > **Explanation:** ### Q2: What does the abbreviation "H24" stand for? ^q2 - A) No specific opening times - B) 24 h service - C) Sunrise to sunset - D) Sunset to sunrise **Correct: B)** > **Explanation:** ### Q3: Which altitude is displayed on the altimeter when set to a specific QNH? ^q3 - A) Altitude in relation to mean sea level - B) Altitude in relation to the 1013.25 hPa datum - C) Altitude in relation to the highest elevation within 10 km - D) Altitude in relation to the air pressure at the reference airfield **Correct: A)** > **Explanation:** ### Q4: What is the correct term for a message used for air traffic control? ^q4 - A) Meteorological message - B) Message related to direction finding - C) Flight safety message - D) Flight regularity message **Correct: C)** > **Explanation:** ### Q5: Distress messages are messages... ^q5 - A) Concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight. - B) Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities which are important for the safety and regularity of flight operations. - C) Concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance. - D) Sent by a pilot or an aircraft operating agency which have an imminent meaning for aircraft in flight. **Correct: C)** > **Explanation:** ### Q6: Which of the following messages has the highest priority? ^q6 - A) Turn left - B) Wind 300 degrees, 5 knots - C) Request QDM - D) QNH 1013 **Correct: C)** > **Explanation:** ### Q7: The directional information "12 o'clock" is correctly transmitted as... ^q7 - A) One two. - B) Twelve o'clock. - C) One two hundred. - D) One two o'clock **Correct: B)** > **Explanation:** ### Q8: Times are transmitted as... ^q8 - A) Local time. - B) Time zone time. - C) UTC. - D) Standard time. **Correct: C)** > **Explanation:** ### Q9: What is the meaning of the phrase "Roger"? ^q9 - A) An error has been made in this transmission. The correct version is... - B) Permission for proposed action is granted - C) I understand your message and will comply with it - D) I have received all of your last transmission **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q10: What is the meaning of the phrase "Correction"? ^q10 - A) I have received all of your last transmission - B) I understand your message and will comply with it - C) Permission for proposed action is granted - D) An error has been made in this transmission. The correct version is... **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q11: Which phrase is used by a pilot when he wants to fly through controlled airspace? ^q11 - A) Want - B) Apply - C) Would like - D) Request **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q12: What phrase is used by a pilot if a transmission is to be answered with "yes"? ^q12 - A) Affirm - B) Yes - C) Affirmative - D) Roger **Correct: A)** > **Explanation:** ### Q13: What phrase is used by a pilot to inform the tower about a go-around? ^q13 - A) Pulling up - B) Going around - C) No landing - D) Approach canceled **Correct: B)** > **Explanation:** ### Q14: What is the correct abbreviation of the call sign D-EAZF? ^q14 - A) AZF - B) DZF - C) DEA - D) DEF **Correct: B)** > **Explanation:** ### Q15: In what case is the pilot allowed to abbreviate the call sign of his aircraft? ^q15 - A) After passing the first reporting point - B) If there is little traffic in the traffic circuit - C) Within controlled airspace - D) After the ground station has used the abbreviation **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q16: What is the correct way of establishing radio communication between D-EAZF and Dusseldorf Tower? ^q16 - A) Dusseldorf Tower over - B) Dusseldorf Tower D-EAZF - C) Dusseldorf Tower D-EAZF - D) Tower from D-EAZF **Correct: B)** > **Explanation:** ### Q17: What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "Squawk 4321, Call Bremen Radar on 131.325"? ^q17 - A) Roger - B) Squawk 4321, 131.325 - C) Squawk 4321, wilco - D) Wilco **Correct: B)** > **Explanation:** ### Q18: What is the correct way of acknowledging "You are now entering airspace Delta"? ^q18 - A) Roger - B) Airspace Delta - C) Wilco - D) Entering **Correct: A)** > **Explanation:** ### Q19: What does a cloud coverage of "FEW" mean in a METAR weather report? ^q19 - A) 5 to 7 eighths - B) 8 eighths - C) 3 to 4 eighths - D) 1 to 2 eighths **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q20: What does a cloud coverage of "SCT" mean in a METAR weather report? ^q20 - A) 5 to 7 eighths - B) 8 eighths - C) 3 to 4 eighths - D) 1 to 2 eighths **Correct: C)** > **Explanation:** ### Q21: What does a cloud coverage of "BKN" mean in a METAR weather report? ^q21 - A) 1 to 2 eighths - B) 5 to 7 eighths - C) 3 to 4 eighths - D) 8 eighths **Correct: B)** > **Explanation:** ### Q22: Which transponder code indicates a radio failure? ^q22 - A) 7500 - B) 7700 - C) 7000 - D) 7600 **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q23: What is the correct phrase to begin a blind transmission? ^q23 - A) Listen - B) Blind - C) Transmitting blind - D) No reception **Correct: C)** > **Explanation:** ### Q24: How often shall a blind transmission be made? ^q24 - A) Two times - B) Four times - C) Three times - D) One time **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q25: In what situation is it appropriate to set the transponder code 7600? ^q25 - A) Hijacking - B) Emergency - C) Flight into clouds - D) Loss of radio **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q26: What is the correct course of action when experiencing a radio failure in class D airspace? ^q26 - A) The flight has to be continued above 5000 feet complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left by the shortest route - B) The flight has to be continued above 5000 feet complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left using a standard routing - C) The flight has to be continued according to the last clearance complying with VFR rules or the airspace has to be left by the shortest route - D) The flight has to be continued according to the last clearance complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left using a standard routing **Correct: C)** > **Explanation:** ### Q27: Which phrase is to be repeated three times before transmitting an urgency message? ^q27 - A) Mayday - B) Urgent - C) Pan Pan - D) Help **Correct: C)** > **Explanation:** ### Q28: What is the correct frequency for an initial distress message? ^q28 - A) Radar frequency - B) Current frequency - C) FIS frequency - D) Emergency frequency **Correct: B)** > **Explanation:** ### Q29: What kind of information should be included in an urgency message? ^q29 - A) Nature of problem or observation, important information for support, departure aerodrome, information about position, heading and altitude - B) Intended routing, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, information about position, departure aerodrome, heading and altitude - C) Intended routing, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, departure aerodrome, destination aerodrome, heading and altitude - D) Nature of problem or observation, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, information about position, heading and altitude **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q30: What is the correct designation of the frequency band from 118.000 to 136.975 MHz used for voice communication? ^q30 - A) MF - B) LF - C) HF - D) VHF **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q31: In which situations should a pilot use blind transmissions? ^q31 - A) When a pilot has flown into cloud or fog unintentionally and therefore would like to request navigational assistance from a ground unit - B) When the traffic situation at an airport allows the transmission of information which does not need to be acknowledged by the ground station - C) When no radio communication can be established with the appropriate aeronautical station, but when evidence exists that transmissions are received at that ground unit - D) When a transmission containing important navigational or technical information is to be sent to several stations at the same time **Correct: C)** > **Explanation:** ### Q32: Which abbreviation is used for the term "abeam"? ^q32 - A) ABB - B) ABM - C) ABE - D) ABA **Correct: B)** > **Explanation:** ### Q33: Which abbreviation is used for the term "obstacle"? ^q33 - A) OBST - B) OBTC - C) OST - D) OBS **Correct: A)** > **Explanation:** ### Q34: What does the abbreviation "FIS" stand for? ^q34 - A) Flight information service - B) Flashing information system - C) Flight information system - D) Flashing information service **Correct: A)** > **Explanation:** ### Q35: What does the abbreviaton "FIR" stand for? ^q35 - A) Flight information region - B) Flight integrity receiver - C) Flow integrity required - D) Flow information radar **Correct: A)** > **Explanation:** ### Q36: What is the correct way to transmit the call sign HB-YKM? ^q36 - A) Hotel Bravo Yuliett Kilo Mikro - B) Home Bravo Yuliett Kilo Mike - C) Hotel Bravo Yankee Kilo Mike - D) Home Bravo Yankee Kilo Mikro **Correct: C)** > **Explanation:** ### Q37: What is the correct way to transmit the call sign OE-JVK? ^q37 - A) Omega Echo Jankee Victor Kilo - B) Omega Echo Juliett Victor Kilogramm - C) Oscar Echo Jankee Victor Kilogramm - D) Oscar Echo Juliett Victor Kilo **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q38: An altitude of 4500 ft is transmitted as... ^q38 - A) Four five tousand. - B) Four five zero zero. - C) Four tousand five zero zero. - D) Four tousand five hundred. **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q39: What is the meaning of the phrase "Approved"? ^q39 - A) I understand your message and will comply with it - B) Permission for proposed action is granted - C) I have received all of your last transmission - D) An error has been made in this transmission. The correct version is... **Correct: B)** > **Explanation:** ### Q40: What phrase is used by a pilot if a transmission is to be answered with "no"? ^q40 - A) Negative - B) No - C) Not - D) Finish **Correct: A)** > **Explanation:** ### Q41: What does a readability of 1 indicate? ^q41 - A) The transmission is readable but with difficulty - B) The transmission is perfectly readable - C) The transmission is readable now and then - D) The transmission is unreadable **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q42: What does a readability of 2 indicate? ^q42 - A) The transmission is readable but with difficulty - B) The transmission is unreadable - C) The transmission is perfectly readable - D) The transmission is readable now and then **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q43: What does a readability of 5 indicate? ^q43 - A) The transmission is readable now and then - B) The transmission is readable but with difficulty - C) The transmission is unreadable - D) The transmission is perfectly readable **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q44: Which information from a ground station does not require readback? ^q44 - A) Runway in use - B) Altitude - C) Wind - D) SSR-Code **Correct: C)** > **Explanation:** ### Q45: What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead until 2500 feet before turning right heading 220 degrees, wind 090 degrees, 5 knots, runway 12, cleared for take-off"? ^q45 - A) DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, 090 degrees, 5 knots - B) DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, 090 degrees, 5 knots, cleared for take-off - C) DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, wilco, heading 220 degrees, 090 degrees, 5 knots, cleared for take-off - D) DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, runway 12, cleared for take-off **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q46: What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "Next report PAH"? ^q46 - A) Positive - B) Wilco - C) Report PAH - D) Roger **Correct: B)** > **Explanation:** ### Q47: In what case is visibility transmitted in meters? ^q47 - A) Up to 5 km - B) Greater than 10 km - C) Greater than 5 km - D) Up to 10 km **Correct: A)** > **Explanation:** ### Q48: Urgency messages are defined as... ^q48 - A) Messages concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance. - B) Messages concerning urgent spare parts which are needed for a continuation of flight and which need to be ordered in advance. - C) Information concerning the apron personell and which imply an imminent danger to landing aircraft - D) Messages concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight. **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q49: Distress messages contain... ^q49 - A) Information concerning urgent spare parts which are required for a continuation of flight and which have to be ordered in advance. - B) Information concerning the apron personell and which imply an imminent danger to landing aircraft. - C) Information concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight - D) Information concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance. **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q50: What is the approximate speed of electromagnetic wave propagation? ^q50 - A) 123000 m/s - B) 300000 km/s - C) 123000 km/s - D) 300000 m/s **Correct: B)** > **Explanation:** ### Q51: Urgency messages are messages... ^q51 - A) Sent by a pilot or an aircraft operating agency which have an imminent meaning for aircraft in flight - B) Concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance. - C) Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities essential for the safety or regularity of aircraft operation. - D) Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities essential for the safety or regularity of aircraft operation. **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q52: Regularity messages are messages... ^q52 - A) Concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance - B) Sent by an aircraft operating agency or an aircraft of immediate concern to an aircraft in flight. - C) Concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight. - D) Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities essential for the safety or regularity of aircraft operation. **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q53: A frequency of 119.500 MHz is correctly transmitted as... ^q53 - A) One one niner decimal five zero. - B) One one niner decimal five zero zero. - C) One one niner decimal five. - D) One one niner tousand decimal five zero. **Correct: C)** > **Explanation:** ### Q54: If there is any doubt about ambiguity, a time of 1620 is to be transmitted as... ^q54 - A) Sixteen twenty - B) Two zero. - C) One six two zero. - D) One tousand six hundred two zero **Correct: C)** > **Explanation:** ### Q55: Which phrase does a pilot use when he / she wants to check the readability of his / her transmission? ^q55 - A) Request readability - B) What is the communication like? - C) You read me five - D) How do you read? **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q56: What is the call sign of the surface movement control? ^q56 - A) Control - B) Tower - C) Earth - D) Ground **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q57: What does a readability of 3 indicate? ^q57 - A) The transmission is perfectly readable - B) The transmission is readable now and then - C) The transmission is unreadable - D) The transmission is readable but with difficulty **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q58: In what cases is visibility transmitted in kilometers? ^q58 - A) Greater than 10 km - B) Up to 5 km - C) Greater than 5 km - D) Up to 10 km **Correct: C)** > **Explanation:** ### Q59: How can you obtain meteorological information concerning airports during a crosscountry flight? ^q59 - A) GAMET - B) METAR - C) AIRMET - D) VOLMET **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q60: What does the abbreviation "HX" stand for? ^q60 - A) 24 h service - B) Sunrise to sunset - C) No specific opening hours - D) Sunset to sunrise **Correct: C)** > **Explanation:** ### Q61: The altimeter has to be set to what value in order to show zero on ground? ^q61 - A) QTE - B) QFE - C) QNE - D) QNH **Correct: B)** > **Explanation:** ### Q62: A heading of 285 degrees is correctly transmitted as... ^q62 - A) Two hundred eighty-five. - B) Two eight five hundred. - C) Two eight five. - D) Two hundred eight five. **Correct: C)** > **Explanation:** ### Q63: Which of the following factors affects the reception of VHF transmissions? ^q63 - A) Height of ionosphere - B) Altitude - C) Twilight error - D) Shoreline effect **Correct: B)** > **Explanation:** ### Q64: Which phrase is to be used when a pilot wants the tower to know that he is ready for take-off? ^q64 - A) Ready for departure - B) Request take-off - C) Ready for start-up - D) Ready **Correct: A)** > **Explanation:** ### Q65: On what frequency shall a blind transmission be made? ^q65 - A) On the appropriate FIS frequency - B) On a tower frequency - C) On a radar frequency of the lower airspace - D) On the current frequency **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q66: The flight has to be continued according to the last clearance complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left using a standard routing ^q66 - A) There are other aircraft in the aerodrome circuit - B) It ist the aerodrome of departure - C) It is the destination aerodrome - D) Approval has been granted before **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q67: What is the call sign of the aerodrome control? ^q67 - A) Ground - B) Control - C) Tower - D) Airfield **Correct: C)** > **Explanation:** ### Q68: What is the call sign of the flight information service? ^q68 - A) Flight information - B) Info - C) Advice - D) Information **Correct: D)** > **Explanation:** ### Q69: What is the correct way of using the aircraft call sign at first contact? ^q69 - A) Using the last two characters only - B) Using all characters - C) Using the first three characters only - D) Using the first two characters only **Correct: B)** > **Explanation:** ### Q70: Which altitude is displayed on the altimeter when set to a specific QFE? ^q70 - A) Altitude in relation to the 1013.25 hPa datum - B) Altitude in relation to the air pressure at the reference airfield - C) Altitude in relation to mean sea level - D) Altitude in relation to the highest elevation within 10 km **Correct: B)** > **Explanation:** ### Q71: The correct transponder code for emergencies is... ^q71 - A) 7600. - B) 7500. - C) 7700. - D) 7000. **Correct: C)** > **Explanation:** ### Q72: What information is broadcasted on a VOLMET frequency? ^q72 - A) Current information - B) Navigational information - C) Meteorological information - D) NOTAMS **Correct: C)** > **Explanation:** ### Q73: An ATIS is valid for... ^q73 - A) 45 minutes. - B) 60 minutes. - C) 30 minutes. - D) 10 minutes. **Correct: C)** > **Explanation:**