CAM CAM - Certified Aviation Manager Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What does a 'Stage 3' aircraft designation mean under FAA noise regulations?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft meets FAA noise standards that are stricter than Stage 2 requirements

Answer

Stage 3 aircraft meet stricter FAA noise certification standards than Stage 2, and all commercial jets operating in the U.S. were required to meet at least Stage 3 standards after December 1999.

Question 2

An airport generates used oil from GSE maintenance. Under EPA regulations, used oil is classified as:

Accepted Answer

A regulated material that must be recycled, burned for energy, or disposed of by a licensed facility

Answer

EPA's used oil management standards (40 CFR Part 279) require used oil to be recycled, re-refined, or burned for energy, and prohibit disposal in solid waste landfills or sewers.

Question 3

Which metric is commonly used to measure an airport's carbon footprint in sustainability reports?

Accepted Answer

Metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (CO₂e) emissions per year

Answer

Metric tons of CO₂ equivalent per year is the standard unit for reporting greenhouse gas emissions, allowing comparison across organizations and tracking progress toward reduction goals.

Question 4

The Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program is administered by which organization?

Accepted Answer

Airports Council International (ACI)

Answer

Airports Council International (ACI) administers the Airport Carbon Accreditation program, which independently assesses and recognizes airports' efforts to manage and reduce their CO₂ emissions.

Question 5

An aviation manager implementing a wildlife hazard management plan is primarily trying to reduce the risk of:

Accepted Answer

Bird and wildlife strikes that can cause engine damage or aircraft accidents

Answer

Wildlife hazard management plans required under 14 CFR Part 139 address the risk of bird and wildlife strikes, which can cause catastrophic engine ingestion or airframe damage.

(CAM) Certified Aviation Manager Practice Test

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CAM CAM - Certified Aviation Manager Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Questions and Answers 2