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.

Answer

In ATC, 'vector' means to assign a specific heading to guide an aircraft, so 'vectored the aircraft' is the correct usage.

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

Vertical clearance refers to the buffer of altitude that separates an aircraft from terrain or obstacles directly below it.

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

Since not all returns represent aircraft, controllers must use judgment and analysis to distinguish real targets from false ones.

Question 4

PILOT is to AIRCRAFT as CAPTAIN is to:

Accepted Answer

Ship

Answer

A pilot operates an aircraft and a captain commands a ship, making this a parallel analogy of operator to their vehicle.

Question 5

The aviation term 'en route' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Traveling between the departure point and the destination

Answer

'En route' describes the phase of flight when an aircraft is traveling from its origin toward its destination, between departure and arrival.

FEAST - Fighter Employment Aptitude Screening Test Practice Test

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FEAST Verbal Reasoning and Reading Comprehension 2