AIRPORT EMPLOYEE Airport Operations and Regulations

Question 1

Which FAA regulation governs certification and operations of commercial service airports?

Accepted Answer

14 CFR Part 139

Answer

49 CFR Part 1542

Answer

14 CFR Part 91

Answer

49 CFR Part 1544

Question 2

What is a NOTAM in aviation operations?

Accepted Answer

Notice to Air Missions — a notice about changes in aeronautical information

Answer

Night Operations Traffic Advisory Message

Answer

No Overtaking Traffic Area Marker

Answer

New Operations Technical Air Manual

Question 3

What does 'gate hold' mean in airport operations?

Accepted Answer

An instruction to delay departure of an aircraft at the gate to manage air traffic flow

Answer

A hold placed on a boarding gate due to a security alert

Answer

A reservation system hold on a gate assignment

Answer

A maintenance delay at the gate

Question 4

What does 'ground stop' mean in air traffic control?

Accepted Answer

A measure preventing aircraft from departing toward a destination due to congestion or weather

Answer

A signal to stop all ground vehicles on the ramp

Answer

An instruction to hold an aircraft at the runway threshold

Answer

A temporary suspension of all airport operations

Question 5

What is the purpose of an Airport Layout Plan (ALP)?

Accepted Answer

To provide an official drawing of the existing and planned airport facilities for FAA approval

Answer

To schedule gate assignments for airlines

Answer

To map out employee parking areas

Answer

To document the airport's emergency evacuation routes

Question 6

What is the function of the Airport Operations Center (AOC)?

Accepted Answer

To coordinate all operational activities including security, emergencies, and communications across the airport

Answer

To manage airline ticket sales

Answer

To handle baggage tracing for lost luggage only

Answer

To control air traffic in the airport's airspace