ATCT I Operations Block III Practice Test

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• Distance to the runway end should be issued to pilots rounded down to the nearest ________ feet.
• Which option lists the correct authority to cross a runway?
• Local control shall not authorize an aircraft to line up and wait at an intersection during which time?
• What does "cleared to land" authorize an arriving aircraft to do?
• Local controllers must visually scan runways to what extent?
• Under what condition can ATC clear an aircraft to maintain VFR-on-Top?
• A taxi clearance to an assigned takeoff runway authorizes crossing which elements along the route?
• Traffic advisories are issued to all aircraft of which category?
• How should you convey braking action or runway condition information to pilots to support safe operations?
• Which factor best supports maintaining appropriate spacing when issuing clearances to multiple aircraft?
• What does a "hold short of" clearance require a pilot to do?
• During a potential safety incident, what is essential when coordinating with emergency services?
• When should use of another controller's airspace be coordinated for an aircraft under your control?
• What altitude requirements are issued along with a SVFR clearance?
• Which control position maintains direct communication with the aircraft and ensures separation on runways and in designated airspace?
• When issuing a taxi instruction, what essential elements must you include if the route is not obvious to the pilot?
• A PDR for the route filed by the pilot is assigned when a SID is not established for the departure route to be flown or __________.
• LAHSO simultaneous takeoff and landing operations must occur only in which conditions?
• In the event of a communications failure, clearance broadcasts should be sent through any available means including the voice feature of which system?
• Preventive airport traffic control service is provided only to aircraft operating in accordance with a(n) ________.
• What is the function of a NOTAM in airport operations?
• What is the correct procedure when you observe a taxiing vehicle entering a runway path?
• Which criteria are checked before issuing a takeoff clearance?
• What practices help maintain situational awareness in a crowded tower?
• Which Victor airway is defined by the 050 radial from the Tulsa VORTAC?
• How should you communicate potential braking action or wet runway conditions to pilots?
• In the described scenario with Runways 28R and 28L active, what would be the correct phraseology for Baron 6CD to line up and wait on Runway 28R?
• What are the two SIDS that serve Academy airport?
• For extra spacing select the best choice from the answers below, for the local controller.
• Which NAVAID is located within Academy airspace along with Tulsa VORTAC?
• How does human factors engineering apply to ATCT operations?
• What is the primary purpose of Local Control in relation to runway operations?
• What is the VHF departure frequency for the AAC1 SID?
• What does the term "intersection departure" refer to?
• What should you verify before issuing a takeoff clearance?
• Which area contains ramps and parking areas where aircraft move under their own power and without ATC clearance?
• When a taxi clearance to a runway is issued, what must be confirmed to ensure the correct runway assignment?
• If you suggest that an IFR aircraft take a delay on the ground, but the pilot insists on taking off VFR, what should be relayed to the approach control facility?
• Which is the correct phraseology for Local Control to authorize Ground Control to cross an active runway?
• Which precision approach serves Academy Airport?
• Minimum distance separation can be applied between two departing Category III aircraft if distances can be determined by reference to suitable landmarks, provided that the preceding aircraft is
• When is it appropriate to assign equal priority to two arriving aircraft that request priority clearance?
• Local Control must verbally specify a runway to be crossed preceded by which word?
• What runway designation is used in the clearance to clear N12345 to perform a touch and go?
• What should you do when a taxiing vehicle enters a runway path?
• Control formation flights as ____________.
• Which unit must grant clearance before crossing an active runway?
• In the scenario, which aircraft had landed on Runway 28R but had not turned off?
• Ground Control shall coordinate with which unit before crossing an active runway?
• During an incident or abnormal operation on the airfield, what is the primary purpose of coordinating with both ground control and approach control?
• Controllers are required to issue safety alerts under what circumstances?
• If an emergency landing will be made with explosive cargo aboard, inform the pilot of the safest or least congested airport areas.
• Request a readback of runway hold short instructions when ________.
• An air traffic controller's first priority is separation of aircraft and __________.
• Which phrase indicates the runway designation in the standard takeoff clearance?
• Which document governs the terms under which preventive airport traffic control service is provided?
• In the LAHSO example, which runway is cleared to land?
• In responding to a helicopter request for takeoff from an area off the airport, what is the required phraseology?
• When should safety alerts be issued by controllers?
• How do controller actions support safe ground movement after landing?
• Which scenario best describes when an intersection departure might be used rather than a full-length runway departure?
• Which phrase is used to achieve spacing between departing and arriving aircraft?
• Avoid clearances that ________.
• What is the phraseology to clear N12345 (a Cessna 172) to perform a touch and go on Runway 28 Left?
• What is the standard phraseology to authorize an aircraft to take off?
• How should a controller respond to an aircraft aborting a takeoff (rejected takeoff)?
• What is the purpose of standard phraseology when giving altimeter settings to pilots?
• Issue current touchdown RVR to departing aircraft for the runway in use when the prevailing visibility is ________ or less.
• What is the purpose of a readback in ATC communications, and when is it required?
• Local Control shall ensure that the runway is free of all known vehicles, equipment, and personnel before a ________.
• When an arriving aircraft is inside the ILS Outer Marker (OM) or the fix used in lieu of the OM, ground vehicles are not authorized to operate in the ILS critical area unless the reported ceiling and visibility meet which thresholds?
• Which elements are included in the example taxi phraseology used to taxi an aircraft to a runway?
• The phraseology to direct an inbound aircraft to a right base is
• Processing and forwarding flight plan information is a duty of which position?
• Which configuration indicates ILS critical area markings?
• What is an "intersection takeoff," and when might it be used?
• Which action is associated with the CD position’s duties?
• In the LAHSO example, which aircraft type is mentioned?
• What is the difference between "Line Up and Wait" and "Cleared for Takeoff"?
• Which runway does the ILS precision approach serve at Academy?
• One of the methods employed by Traffic Management personnel to minimize delays is_______________.
• SVFR operations are conducted in which airspace class?
• What are the primary responsibilities of ATCT controllers regarding runway signage and signals?
• Which of the following is not a duty of the CD position?
• What is the general basis for providing ATC service when traffic demands exceed capacity?
• When issuing a clearance to a taxiing aircraft approaching an active runway, what must the controller ensure?
• Which statement about taxi clearance phraseology helps avoid confusion?
• Do not use the word "________" in conjunction with authorization for aircraft to taxi
• Which of the following is the phraseology used to taxi an aircraft to a runway?
• What type of information from METAR/TAF informs tower operations?
• Why is standard altimeter phraseology important in instrument meteorological conditions?
• Which statement best describes the taxi clearance that authorizes crossing all taxiways and runways along the route?
• Which statement best describes the essential elements to include in a taxi clearance for ground movement?
• Which action best describes the purpose of helicopter hover-taxiing?
• How should ATCT sequence arriving aircraft on final approach when multiple are present?
• Issue both midpoint and rollout RVR when the value of either is less than ________ feet and the value of the touchdown RVR is greater than the midpoint or rollout.
• What should be reflected in each clearance to reflect runway status and alignment?
• What is the general goal of ATCT Block III operations?
• Traffic advisories are not provided if the aircraft is in Class A airspace.
• What is the minimum information required to start emergency assistance?
• When in communication with an aircraft in distress, you should transfer responsibility ________.
• If coordination with another sector is required before entering their airspace, when should the coordination occur?
• During periods of high workload, what is the recommended approach to safety and sequencing?
• Do not issue which type of instructions dependent upon the movement of arrival aircraft on the runway?
• What action should you take when a significant change in weather is displayed on the weather display?
• What information should be included when issuing a runway closure advisory?
• When transferring an aircraft to you, which statement best describes when you may assume control?
• Gate hold procedures require using which phraseology to indicate the time a pilot can start engines?
• Which action describes Ground Control's role in relation to flight plans?
• Which of the following statements about SVFR altitude is true?
• Ground Control must obtain approval from which position before authorizing an aircraft or vehicle to cross or use any portion of an active runway?
• Controller's are required to provide additional services to the extent possible, contingent upon higher priorities, radar limitations, traffic volume, and which factor?
• Which statement best describes when readbacks are required?
• How should a controller respond if a pilot does not correctly read back a clearance?
• Traffic advisories are NOT provided to an aircraft under which conditions?
• Controller's provide ATC service on a ______________ basis as circumstances permit.
• Which practice most clearly supports maintaining clear communication and preventing misunderstandings in a busy tower?
• What are the essential elements in a taxi clearance for a ground movement?
• What is the phraseology to clear N34DB (a C-172) to land on Runway 28 Left?
• What is the controller's role in lost communication scenarios with pilots on the field?
• Which runways were active in the scenario described for the Baron and Lear?
• What Category was the Lear aircraft (Lear 102KM) in the described scenario?
• What is the role of weather alerts or advisories in ATCT operations?
• When can a controller assume control of an aircraft being transferred to them?
• When is braking action information included in departure information?
• Which statement about helicopter operations is true?
• What is the optional ending in the helicopter takeoff response phrase?
• What is the maximum permitted crossing speed for Class C or D surface areas unless a higher minimum speed is specified?
• What constitutes an 'emergency situation' on the airfield, and how should it be communicated?
• Which statement is true about a VFR-On-Top clearance?
• What is the top altitude of Academy Class D airspace?
• FD relays tower visibility to __________.
• When the FDIO is out of service, what action must be taken by the FD position?
• During arrival operations, ground vehicles are restricted in the ILS critical area when the reported ceiling or visibility falls below which values?
• Phraseology to achieve proper spacing includes, but not limited to
• When issuing a crossing clearance of a runway, what must the controller convey?
• Departure information for departing aircraft includes braking action for the runway in use when which condition exists?
• Positive coordination and control are required as follows: Ground Control (GC) must obtain approval from Local Control (LC) before authorizing an aircraft or vehicle to cross or use any portion of an active runway.
• How does METAR/TAF information influence tower operations?
• What is the LAHSO phraseology used to instruct a landing aircraft to hold short of an intersecting runway that is being used by a departing aircraft?
• At Academy Tower, Ground Control coordinates with which unit before taxiing an IFR aircraft to Runway 16?
• When informed that an aircraft is responding to a TCAS Resolution Advisory (RA), do NOT__________.
• Taxiway/taxiway intersection holding position markings consist of how many yellow dashed lines extending across the width of the taxiway?
• What action is a pilot expected to take if they do not wish to use a SID issued in an ATC clearance?
• The minimum required information to obtain when handling an emergency is the aircraft identification and type, ________, and pilot's desires.
• What is the standard procedure when a pilot reports a loss of communications?
• In a general sense, what is 'Situational awareness' in ATCT operations?
• What is the difference between a clearance for "Taxi to Runway 09" and "Taxi to Runway 09 via Taxiway Bravo"?
• How can controllers minimize runway incursions at an airport?
• What is the primary difference between movement area and non-movement area in ATCT operations?
• Approve a pilot's request to cross Class C or D surface areas at a speed that does not exceed ________ knots, unless a higher minimum speed is required.
• Helicopter movement above the surface at slow speed, generally below 20 knots and 25 feet AGL, is called ___________.
• A PDR for the route filed by the pilot is assigned when a SID is not established for the departure route to be flown or __________.
• Helicopter ground taxiing uses less fuel than hover-taxiing and __________.
• When an aircraft is responding to an RA, traffic advisories and safety alerts regarding terrain and obstructions should be provided for_______.
• Why is it important to maintain separation between arriving and departing aircraft on the same runway?
• What is the purpose of using 'observed runway state' checks before clearing a takeoff?
• Phraseology to issue a landing clearance to an arriving aircraft reporting a position where he/she should be seen and has NOT been visually observed is
• Who issues a time check to a pilot who has received a void time?
• Which part of the LAHSO example identifies the departing aircraft?
• Which statement best describes positive coordination for runway crossing?
• Which statement correctly differentiates "Hold Short of" from "Cross" in runway movements?
• What does Academy Class D airspace include?
• What phraseology is used to authorize an aircraft to line up on the runway and wait for takeoff clearance?
• Select the visual reference point used at Academy airport.
• Which SID is used for Academy's standard departure?
• Holding position markings at taxiway intersections consist of which visual element?
• How should you handle a conflict when a landing aircraft is on final approach while another is cleared for takeoff on the same runway?
• What is the outer marker name for the ILS R28R approach?
• Which elements require a readback in ATC communications?
• What is the purpose of holding position markings?
• Aircraft assigned EDC times should depart no earlier than how many minutes before and no later than how many minutes after the EDC time?
• What is the name of the outer marker for the ILS R28R approach?
• During a MARSA procedure, a controller will provide separation between participating military aircraft and which aircraft?
• If a runway is closed, which details should the controller provide to pilots?
• How should runway lighting and markings influence ATCT clearance decisions?
• Which configuration indicates a hold-short location on a taxiway?
• When a pilot reports an inflight equipment malfunction, controllers must determine which aspect?
• Is issuing departure clearances the primary function of the CD position?
• Which weather information is most critical for ATCT operations?
• What is the first action to take when an aircraft reports a NAVAID malfunction?
• What is 'standard separation' and how is it determined in a tower environment?
• Which statement best describes the controller's approach to clearing multiple aircraft at a busy airport?
• Victor eight is designated below which altitude, as well as all victor airways?
• Before using a runway not previously designated as the active runway, with whom shall the local controller coordinate?
• In the LAHSO example, which runway is the departing aircraft using?
• From the responses below, which are NAVAIDs that are within Academy airspace?
• What is the recommended practice for issuing clearances to multiple aircraft at a busy airport?
• What immediate action should be taken when a potential runway incursion is observed?
• For helicopters, what is the required distance between takeoff points to allow simultaneous takeoffs?
• What is the role of coordination with ground control and approach control during incidents or abnormal operations?
• Which duty best describes Ground Control's role in maintaining safe operations on the ground?
• When issuing NOTAMs, what information is included to guide operations?
• What airport markings designate an ILS critical area?
• Which combination of clearance details indicates a specific routing is required to reach the intended runway?
• Which of the following markings consist of four yellow lines, two solid and two dashed, extending across the width of the taxiway?
• How should you handle a pilot reporting an engine fire on the runway during takeoff?
• What is the phraseology used to issue the time a pilot can expect to start engines when gate hold procedures are in effect?
• Which practice helps minimize runway incursions?
• When must controller's issue a safety alert?
• What information should you monitor on the control tower's weather display?
• Academy Class D airspace base is at the surface.
• What color are the markings used for ILS hold-short and critical area boundaries?
• Which statement correctly describes who must authorize crossing an active runway?
• If a pilot calls for emergency assistance, what information is required to initiate the response?
• LAHSO: What is the exact instruction given to a landing aircraft to hold short of an intersecting runway that is being used by a departing aircraft?
• Local Control prioritizes actions according to their significance in the ________.
• Which call sign and runway identification is used for Baron in the example?
• What is a primary purpose of an intersection takeoff in airfield management?
• At Academy Tower, an emergency with low hydraulic pressure is considered an Alert # _________.
• Which is an example of the correct phraseology used to request an aircraft to hold short of a runway?
• If suitable landmarks are not available to determine distances on the same runway, a departing aircraft must not start takeoff roll until the preceding departure has become airborne and crossed the runway end or which action?
• If a pilot does not wish to use a SID, what should you do?
• How does coordination with Approach/Departure control support sequencing?
• Which statement best describes the CD position’s main responsibility?
• During MARSA, which aircraft require separation from participating military aircraft?
• How should a controller handle a pilot requesting a clarification for a clearance?
• During a TCAS Resolution Advisory (RA), ATC should __________.
• When should a controller provide priority handling to diverted flights?
• Missed approaches will climb to __________?
• A determination can be made as to whether an aircraft on the ground has an operable receiver, but NO transmitter, by asking the pilot to __________.
• What is the recommended practice for issuing clearances to multiple aircraft at a busy airport?
• What factors determine wake turbulence separation in typical tower operations?
• If an aircraft declares an emergency on the runway, what is the ATCT priority?
• The position that is in direct communication with the aircraft and ensures separation of aircraft on the runways and in the designated airspace is _________ Control.