ADX Passenger Safety and Service 2

Question 1

Under FAR Part 121, what is the minimum number of flight attendants required on an aircraft with 100 passenger seats?

Accepted Answer

2 flight attendants

Answer

FAR 121.391 requires at least one flight attendant for every 50 passenger seats, so a 100-seat aircraft requires a minimum of 2.

Question 2

A passenger with a suspected communicable disease boards a flight. What is the dispatcher's primary notification responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Coordinate with the captain and ensure destination public health authorities are alerted

Answer

The dispatcher must coordinate with the captain and notify destination public health authorities as required under FAR 121 and CDC regulations.

Question 3

Which of the following correctly describes the 'sterile cockpit rule' and its relevance to passenger safety?

Accepted Answer

Flight crew may not perform non-essential duties below 10,000 feet MSL

Answer

FAR 121.542 prohibits non-essential activities in the cockpit below 10,000 feet MSL to ensure full crew attention during critical phases.

Question 4

During a flight, a passenger experiences a medical emergency. The dispatcher is notified. What is the most important immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Coordinate with the captain to assess diversion options and contact MedLink or medical authority

Answer

The dispatcher must work with the captain to evaluate diversion feasibility and contact medical advisory services to guide in-flight care.

Question 5

What FAR governs the requirement to brief passengers on the location of emergency exits before each flight?

Accepted Answer

FAR 121.571

Answer

FAR 121.571 requires air carriers to provide passengers with safety briefings including emergency exit locations before departure.

(ADX) Aircraft Dispatcher Practice Test