CTO Clearance Delivery & Ground Control 3

Question 1

Which FAA publication is the primary reference for air traffic control procedures at tower facilities?

Accepted Answer

7110.65 Air Traffic Control Order

Answer

FAA Order 7110.65 is the primary directive governing ATC procedures for all FAA controller positions including tower operations.

Question 2

Ground Control observes a vehicle on a taxiway that has not acknowledged its last transmission. What is the appropriate first action?

Accepted Answer

Attempt to contact the vehicle again using its call sign

Answer

The controller should first attempt to re-establish communication with the vehicle before escalating to other actions.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a 'PDC' (Pre-Departure Clearance) system?

Accepted Answer

To deliver IFR clearances to aircraft via data link, reducing frequency congestion

Answer

PDC systems deliver IFR clearances via ACARS data link, freeing the Clearance Delivery frequency from voice readbacks.

Question 4

When must a pilot obtain a clearance before entering Class B airspace?

Accepted Answer

Always, regardless of flight rules or aircraft type

Answer

All aircraft, regardless of IFR or VFR flight rules, must receive an ATC clearance before entering Class B airspace.

Question 5

A Ground Controller notices two aircraft are converging on an unmarked intersection. The immediate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Issue stop instructions to one or both aircraft to prevent collision

Answer

Ground Control must immediately issue hold position or stop instructions to prevent a ground collision when a conflict is detected.

(CTO) Air Traffic Control Tower Operator Certification Practice Test