CFC Aviation Phraseology & Standard Terminology 2

Question 1

What does the ATC instruction 'SQUAWK IDENT' require the pilot to do?

Accepted Answer

Press the IDENT button on the transponder

Answer

Pressing IDENT causes the aircraft's transponder return to highlight on the radar display for approximately 18 seconds, aiding controller identification.

Question 2

When a controller issues the clearance 'CLEARED AS FILED,' the pilot is authorized to:

Accepted Answer

Proceed via the route exactly as submitted in the flight plan

Answer

'Cleared as filed' means the ATC clearance matches the submitted flight plan with no route changes required.

Question 3

In the ICAO phonetic alphabet used in aviation, the letter 'W' is represented by:

Accepted Answer

Whiskey

Answer

The ICAO phonetic alphabet uses 'Whiskey' for W to ensure intelligibility across different languages and radio conditions.

Question 4

When an ATC clearance includes the word 'EXPEDITE,' the pilot should:

Accepted Answer

Comply with the instruction promptly and without delay

Answer

'Expedite' is used when prompt compliance is essential, typically for traffic separation or safety reasons.

Question 5

A readability of '3' on the five-point radio readability scale indicates the transmission is:

Accepted Answer

Readable but with difficulty

Answer

The scale runs from 1 (unreadable) to 5 (perfectly readable); a rating of 3 indicates the signal is audible but requires effort to understand.

(CFC) Certified Flight Communicator Practice Test

(CFC) Certified Flight Communicator Practice Test

CFC Aviation Phraseology & Standard Terminology 2