1. Applying carburetor heat will
A. result in more air going through the carburetor.
B. enrich the fuel/air mixture.
C. not affect the fuel/air mixture.
2. How do variations in temperature affect the altimeter?
A. Lower temperatures lower the pressure levels and the indicated altitude is lower than true altitude.
B. Pressure levels are raised on warm days and the indicated altitude is lower than true altitude.
C. Higher temperatures expand the pressure levels and the indicated altitude is higher than true altitude.
3. With respect to the certification of aircraft, which are categories of aircraft?
A. Landplane, seaplane.
B. Airplane, rotorcraft, glider.
C. Normal, Utility, Acrobatic.
4. Which type of weather briefing should a pilot request when departing within the hour, if no preliminary weather information has been received?
A. Abbreviated briefing.
B. Standard briefing.
C. Outlook briefing.
5. In which type of airspace are VFR flights prohibited?
A. Class A.
B. Class B.
C. Class C.
6. If there is thunderstorm activity in the vicinity of an airport at which you plan to land, which hazardous atmospheric phenomenon might be expected on the landing approach?
A. Steady rain.
B. Wind-shear turbulence.
C. Precipitation static.
7. Which statement best defines hypoxia?
A. A condition of gas bubble formation around the joints or muscles.
B. A state of oxygen deficiency in the body.
C. An abnormal increase in the volume of air breathed.
8. How long does the airworthiness certificate of an aircraft remain valid?
A. As long as the aircraft has a current registration certificate.
B. Indefinitely, unless the aircraft sustains major damage.
C. As long as the aircraft is maintained and operated as required by federal aviation regulations.
Final Exam Answers
1. The correct answer is B. The use of carburetor heat causes a decrease in engine power—sometimes up to 15 percent—because the heated air is less dense than the outside ambient air that had been entering the engine. This enriches the mixture. (Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, page 6-10)
2. The correct answer is B. In this case, the aircraft is actually flying at a higher altitude than indicated on the altimeter. (Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, page 7-4)
3. The correct answer is C. As used with respect to the certification of aircraft, category means a grouping of aircraft based upon intended use or operating limitations. Examples include: Transport, Normal, Utility, Acrobatic, Limited, Restricted, and Provisional. (FAR 1.1)
4. The correct answer is B. Having received no previous weather reports or forecasts, and with a departure planned within the hour, the pilot should request a full standard weather briefing. (www.afss.com)
5. The correct answer is A. Each person operating an aircraft in Class A airspace must conduct that operation under instrument flight rules unless special permission has been obtained. (FAR 91.135) Several glider clubs and operations have established “wave windows”—special areas, arranged in agreement with air traffic control, in which gliders are allowed to operate above 18,000 feet mean sea level under VFR rules. (Glider Handbook, Chapter 10)
6. The correct answer is B. Always be alert to the possibility of wind shear, especially when flying near or around thunderstorms and frontal systems. (Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, page 11-11)
7. The correct answer is B. Hypoxia means reduced oxygen or not enough oxygen, and can be caused by an insufficient supply of oxygen, inadequate transportation of oxygen, or the inability of the body tissues to use oxygen. (Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, pages 16-2 and 16-3)
8. The correct answer is C. An airworthiness certificate remains in effect as long as the aircraft receives the required maintenance and is properly registered in the United States. Flight safety relies in part on the condition of the aircraft, which is determined by inspections performed by mechanics, approved repair stations, or manufacturers. (Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, pages 8-7 and 8-8)
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