ATSA Air Controller Trivia 2

Question 1

Which FAA facility type provides en route air traffic control services to aircraft flying between airports at high altitudes?

Accepted Answer

ARTCC

Answer

Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs) manage en route traffic in the continental US airspace above low-altitude sectors.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a SIGMET (Significant Meteorological Information) in ATC operations?

Accepted Answer

To warn of hazardous weather affecting all aircraft

Answer

SIGMETs warn pilots of significant meteorological conditions such as severe turbulence, icing, or volcanic ash that could endanger aircraft.

Question 3

In the phonetic alphabet used in aviation, what word represents the letter 'W'?

Accepted Answer

Whiskey

Answer

The ICAO phonetic alphabet uses 'Whiskey' for the letter W to ensure clarity in radio communications.

Question 4

What does the term 'NORDO' mean in air traffic control?

Accepted Answer

No radio contact with an aircraft

Answer

NORDO refers to an aircraft that has lost radio communication, requiring controllers to use light gun signals or other alternate methods.

Question 5

Which class of airspace in the United States requires an ATC clearance to enter even in VMC?

Accepted Answer

Class B

Answer

Class B airspace, surrounding the nation's busiest airports, requires an explicit ATC clearance before entry regardless of weather conditions.

ATSA - Air Traffic Skills Assessment Practice Test