FEAST Verbal Reasoning and Reading Comprehension 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses the word 'vector' correctly in an ATC context?

Accepted Answer

The controller vectored the aircraft away from the developing storm.

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The pilot failed his vector aptitude examination.

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Vector is the emergency squawk code used by all aircraft.

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The aircraft's vector was measured in pounds of thrust.

Question 2

Read the following: 'Minimum safe altitude ensures aircraft maintain vertical clearance from terrain and obstacles.' The phrase 'vertical clearance' most likely means:

Accepted Answer

The altitude difference between an aircraft and the terrain below it

Answer

The horizontal distance between two aircraft at the same altitude

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The rate at which an aircraft climbs after departure

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The approved distance between one airport and another

Question 3

A briefing states: 'Not all radar returns indicate aircraft; some may be caused by weather or ground clutter.' Which inference is best supported?

Accepted Answer

Controllers must carefully analyze returns to correctly identify real aircraft

Answer

Modern radar systems are too unreliable to use in busy airspace

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Weather phenomena can never appear on an ATC radar scope

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Ground clutter always appears only at the outermost edge of the radar display

Question 4

PILOT is to AIRCRAFT as CAPTAIN is to:

Accepted Answer

Ship

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Crew members

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Harbor

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Navigation chart

Question 5

The aviation term 'en route' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Traveling between the departure point and the destination

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Preparing for pushback from the gate

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On final approach to land at a destination

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Holding in a published traffic pattern

Question 6

A passage states: 'Effective communication is critical in ATC. Miscommunications have been identified as contributing factors in numerous aviation accidents.' What does this passage most strongly suggest?

Accepted Answer

Communication errors can contribute directly to aviation accidents

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Every aviation accident is caused by a communication error alone

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Good communication is only required during declared emergencies

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Communication errors occur only when non-English speakers are involved

Question 7

Which word is most similar in meaning to 'sequencing' as it is used in air traffic control operations?

Accepted Answer

Ordering aircraft into a logical and efficient flow

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Randomizing the flow of arriving aircraft

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Delaying aircraft until a slot opens

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Accelerating aircraft to reduce spacing