AVOP Airside Zones and Communications 2

Question 1

What is the difference between ground control and tower frequencies?

Accepted Answer

Ground handles taxiway movements, tower controls runway operations

Answer

No difference

Answer

Ground is aircraft only

Answer

Tower handles everything

Question 2

What communication requirements apply in the non-movement area?

Accepted Answer

ATC not required but must follow ramp control procedures

Answer

ATC clearance required

Answer

No communication needed

Answer

Text messaging only

Question 3

What is ATIS?

Accepted Answer

Automatic Terminal Information Service with weather and operational info

Answer

Automatic Toll System

Answer

Air Traffic Intelligence

Answer

Airport Intercom

Question 4

Which zone requires continuous two-way radio communication with ATC?

Accepted Answer

Movement area

Answer

Non-movement area

Answer

Sterile area

Answer

Public area

Question 5

What is the proper procedure for switching from ground to tower frequency?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge, read back frequency, switch, and contact new controller

Answer

Switch immediately

Answer

Wait 5 minutes

Answer

Ask three times

Question 6

What is the significance of the movement/non-movement boundary for communications?

Accepted Answer

Marks where ATC communication becomes mandatory

Answer

Just a visual reference

Answer

Where radios must be turned off

Answer

Only relevant for aircraft