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Quiz on Radio Navigation, created by Jesús Nieto Domínguez on 27/11/2017.
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Question 1

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Wavelength is the distance from:
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  • wave crest to the next trough.
  • wave crest to wave crest.
  • trough to the next wave crest.
  • the E to the H field superimposed onto the system reactance background scatter.

Question 2

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The emission characteristics A3E describe:
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  • ILS.
  • VHF communications.
  • HF communications.
  • VOR.

Question 3

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Electromagnetic waves travel at:
Answer
  • 300 000 metres per second.
  • the speed of sound.
  • the speed of light.
  • 162 000 miles per hour.

Question 4

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In radio terms, frequency means:
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  • the speed of radio waves in metres per second.
  • the length of a complete waveform in metres.
  • the number of complete waveforms passing a spot in one second.
  • the number of waveforms in one hour.

Question 5

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According to ICAO Annex 10, in which frequency band(s) does a locator normally transmit?
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  • HFI/VHF
  • MF/HF
  • HF
  • LF/MF

Question 6

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The Automatic Direction Finder uses the following wavelengths:
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  • decimetric.
  • metric.
  • hectometric or kilo metric.
  • centimetric.

Question 7

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The Microwave Landing System (MLS) uses the following wavelengths:
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  • myriametric
  • metric
  • hectometric
  • centimetric

Question 8

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Into what range does the ILS wavelength fall?
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  • Kilometric
  • Metric
  • Nanometric
  • Millimetric

Question 9

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What is the frequency band for ADF?
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  • Hectometric
  • Metric
  • Centimetric
  • Decimetric

Question 10

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A transmission of RF energy at a wavelength of 18 metres is in which frequency band?
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  • MF
  • LF
  • HF
  • VHF

Question 11

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The Instrument Landing System (ILS) uses the following wavelengths:
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  • metric
  • hectometric
  • decimetric
  • centimetric

Question 12

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The VHF direction finder uses the following wavelengths:
Answer
  • decimetric
  • hectometric
  • metric
  • centimetric

Question 13

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The Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) uses the following wavelengths:
Answer
  • decimetric
  • hectometric
  • metric
  • centimetric

Question 14

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The VHF omnirange (VOR) uses the following wavelengths:
Answer
  • centimetric
  • hectometric
  • decimetric
  • metric

Question 15

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What is the wavelength of an ILS signal?
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  • Centimetric
  • Hectometric
  • Metric
  • Decimetric

Question 16

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A radio facility transmits on a wavelength of 2,22 cm. The facility could be a ___ operating on a frequency of __ •
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  • VDF; 135 MHz
  • DME; 1350 MHz
  • doppler; 13500 MHz
  • radio altimeter; 13500 kHz

Question 17

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Frequency is defined as the:
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  • number of complete cycles recurring in one unit of time.
  • distance between a crest and a crest.
  • number of complete cycles recurring in ten units of time.
  • distance from the axis to the peak value.

Question 18

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What is the wavelength of a VOR?
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  • Metric
  • Decimetric
  • Heximetric
  • Centimetric

Question 19

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A radio transmitter modulator:
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  • superimposes an audio frequency signal (AF) onto a radio frequency signal (RF).
  • couples the RF signal to an aerial.
  • tunesthe'aeria I-onl
  • ensures receiver compatibility.

Question 20

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The Marker beacons use the following wavelengths:
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  • metric
  • centimetric
  • hectometric
  • myriametric

Question 21

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The secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) uses the following wavelengths:
Answer
  • myriametric
  • centimetric
  • hectometric
  • decimetric

Question 22

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The Low Altitude Radio Altimeter uses the following wavelengths:
Answer
  • myriametric
  • centimetric
  • decimetric
  • metric

Question 23

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Selcal is an equipment that:
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  • is coupled with TeAS II and is to do with TA warning systems.
  • automatically transmits data signals
  • automatically receives incoming signals.
  • functions as a frequency modulator.

Question 24

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What is the wavelength corresponding to a frequency of 375 kHz:
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  • 8m
  • 80m
  • 800m
  • 8000m

Question 25

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The wavelength of a radio signal transmitted at the frequency of75 MHz is:
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  • 4m
  • 40m
  • 7,5 m
  • 75m

Question 26

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A wavelength of 8,5 m~ corresponds to a frequency of:
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  • 2 833,3 MHz
  • 35294MHz
  • 3529,4MHz
  • 28333 MHz

Question 27

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The VHF frequency band is in the:
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  • 3 to 30 kHz range.
  • 30 to 300 kHz range.
  • 3 to 30 MHz range.
  • 30 to 300 MHz range.

Question 28

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Assuming a wavelength of 1 cm, frequency will be:
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  • 30MHz
  • 30GHz
  • 3,OGHz
  • 0,3 GHz

Question 29

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The limits of the VHF band are:
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  • 300 - 3000 MHz.
  • 30 - 300 MHz.
  • 300 - 3000 kHz.
  • 3-30 MHz.

Question 30

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Decimetric waves correspond to the frequency range:
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  • 3 000 to 30 000 MHz.
  • 3 000 to 30 000 kHz.
  • 300 to 3 000 MHz.
  • 300 to 3 000 kHz.

Question 31

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The wavelength of a radio signal transmitted at the frequency 118,7 MHz is:
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  • 2,53 m
  • 25,3 m
  • 2,53 cm
  • 25,3 cm

Question 32

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The wavelength of a radio signal with a frequency of 121.95 MHz is:
Answer
  • 24,60m
  • 24,60 cm
  • 2,46 cm
  • 2,46 m

Question 33

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The frequency which corresponds to a wavelength of 12 cm is:
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  • 2500 kHz
  • 2500 MHz
  • 360MHz
  • 3600 MHz

Question 34

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A half wave dipole aerial suitable for transmitting an RF signal at 18 MHz should have an effective length of:
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  • 16,67 metres.
  • 166,67 metres.
  • 83,33 metres.
  • 8,33 metres.

Question 35

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Assuming a frequency of 20 MHz, wavelength will be:
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  • 1,5 m
  • 15m
  • 150m
  • 0,15 m

Question 36

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What is the wavelength of an NOB transmitting on 375 kHz?
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  • 1,25 m
  • 12,5 m
  • 800m
  • 80m

Question 37

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A frequency of 2.400 kHz is equivalent to a wavelength of:
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  • 125 m
  • 105 m
  • 0,80em
  • 8m

Question 38

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The wavelength of a non-directional beacon (NOB) at a frequency of 300 kHz is:
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  • 1000 metres
  • 100 metres
  • 10 metres
  • 1 metre

Question 39

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The wavelength of a radio signal is 200 metres. What is its frequency?
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  • 1,5 kHz
  • 1,5GHz
  • 1,5MHz
  • 15 MHz

Question 40

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A radio signal has a frequency of 3 GHz. Its wave length is:
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  • 100 cm
  • 1,O cm
  • 10 cm
  • 1,O m

Question 41

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The VHF frequency band has a wavelength limit of:
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  • 100 m to 10m.
  • 1 m to 100c m.
  • 10 m to 1 m.
  • 100 cm to 10 em.

Question 42

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The gain of an aerial is a measure of its ability to:
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  • focus power.
  • transmit intelligence.
  • overcome transmitter line resistance.
  • compensate for attenuation.

Question 43

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Which of the following statements is correct in respect of a RF signal:
Answer
  • the plane of polarisation is dictated by the oscillator unit in the transmitter.
  • the electrical component of the signal is parallel to the aerial.
  • the magnetic component of the signal is parallel to the aerial.
  • both the electrical and magnetic components are parra lei to the aerial.

Question 44

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A radio wave with a horizontal magnetic component would be best received by a ___ aerial.
Answer
  • magnetic
  • parabolic
  • horizontal
  • vertical

Question 45

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A horizontally polarized electromagnetic wave:
Answer
  • has the H field horizontal.
  • has the Z field horizontal.
  • has the E field vertical.
  • has the E field horizontal.

Question 46

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Feeder lines are of the following types:
Answer
  • Co-axial- up to 3000 MHz; wave guides - above 3000 MHz
  • Co-axial- above 3000 MHz; wave guides - up to 3000 MHz
  • Co-axial- up to 300 kHz; wave guides - above 300 kHz
  • Wave guides - up to 20 MHz; co-axial above 30 MHz

Question 47

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An electromagnetic wave has two types of energy field:
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  • an H electrical field and an E magnetic field.
  • a Z electrical field and an H magnetic field.
  • an E electrical field and an H magnetic field.
  • an Z magnetic field and an E electrical field.

Question 48

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Comparing a parabolic reflector with a flat plate antenna of the same size
Answer
  • the parabolic reflector has a considerably smaller beam width.
  • the parabolic reflector generates less side lobes than the flat plate antenna.
  • the flat plate antenna generates less side lobes than the parabolic reflector.
  • the flat plate antenna has a considerably smaller beam width.

Question 49

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What causes the so-called night effect?
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  • A change in the direction of the plane of polarisation due to reflection in the ionosphere.
  • The absence of the surface wave at distances larger than the skip distance.
  • Interference between the ground and the space wave.
  • The difference in velocity of the EM-waves over land and over sea, at night.

Question 50

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A Doppler shift will occur:
Answer
  • if a transmitter is moving during transmission to a fixed position receiver.
  • when the distance between a transmitter and a receiver is changing during a transmission.
  • if a receiver is moving during reception of transmission from a fixed position transmitter.
  • all answers are correct.

Question 51

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When a transmitter is moving towards a receiver, the correct description of Doppler effect is:
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  • there is a decrease in apparent wavelength which is dependent on the transmitter velocity.
  • there is a decrease in apparent wavelength which is independent of the transmitter velocity.
  • there is a increase in apparent wavelength which is dependent on the transmitter velocity.
  • there is a increase in apparent wavelength which is independent of the transmitter velocity.

Question 52

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An apparent increase in the transmitted frequency which is proportional to the transmitter velocity will occur when:
Answer
  • the transmitter moves away from the receiver.
  • the transmitter moves towards the receiver.
  • the receiver moves towards the transmitter.
  • both transmitter and receiver move towards each other.

Question 53

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Due to Doppler effect an apparent decrease in the transmitted frequency, which is proportional to the transmitters velocity, will occur when:
Answer
  • the transmitter and receiver move towards each other.
  • the transmitter moves away from the receiver.
  • the transmitter moves toward the reciever.
  • both transmitter and receiver move away from each other.

Question 54

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Refraction of an electro-magnetic radiation is:
Answer
  • the bending of its propagation path as it passes through or over areas of different electrical conductivity.
  • the loss of power as it passes through or over areas of different electrical conductivity.
  • bending resultant from reflection from objects.
  • loss of power through reflection from objects.

Question 55

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Which statement is true?
Answer
  • The attenuation of an HF ground wave is worse over the land than over ice.
  • The ionosphere will attenuate and refract signals up to 30 GHz.
  • The lower the frequency the greater the ionospheric attenuation.
  • None of the above.

Question 56

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The term Doppler shift refers to:
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  • the change in depression angle measured at the receiver.
  • the change in the speed measured at the receiver.
  • the change in phase angle measured at the receiver.
  • the change in frequency measured at the receiver.

Question 57

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Attenuation of radio waves means:
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  • the weakening of the radiated waves.
  • the atmospheric bending of the waves.
  • only the scattering of the waves by the tropopause.
  • only the absorption of radio energy by the sea.

Question 58

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When an LF radio wave passes over the earth's surface it:
Answer
  • speeds up, picks up electrons and becomes stronger.
  • slows down and is attenuated.
  • speeds up and is attenuated.
  • slows down, picks up electrons and becomes stronger.

Question 59

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To establish and maintain effective HF communications the frequency used at a given range:
Answer
  • should remain constant.
  • should be increased at night.
  • should be decreased at night.
  • should only be varied by season, decreased in summer and increased in winter.

Question 60

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Skip distance is the:
Answer
  • highest critical frequency distance.
  • range from the transmitter to the first sky wave.
  • wavelength distance of a certain frequency.
  • thickness of the ionosphere.

Question 61

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Diffraction of a RF signal is a displacement of its propagation path dueto:
Answer
  • reflection from the surface.
  • passing over or though mediums of different conductivity.
  • passing over obstacles with dimensions close to the wavelength.
  • passing through ionised regions of the upper atmosphere.

Question 62

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Using a medium frequency band when is fading likely to occur?
Answer
  • Day time and snowing.
  • Night time and snowing.
  • Day with sky and ground waves.
  • Night with sky and ground waves.

Question 63

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Complete the following statement: ___ radio signals have a __ range by ___ wave over __ than over __ •
Answer
  • MF; shorter; sky; sea; land
  • MF; greater; groLind; sea; land
  • VHF; shorter; sky; sea; land
  • MF; greater; ground; land; sea

Question 64

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The frequency at which sky waves should least affect reception?
Answer
  • HF
  • MF
  • LF
  • VLF

Question 65

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The skip distance of HF-transmission will increase with:
Answer
  • higher frequency and higher position of the reflecting ionospheric layer.
  • lower frequency and higher position of the reflecting ionospheric layer.
  • higher frequency and lower position of the reflecting ionospheric layer.
  • lower frequency and lower position of the reflecting ionospheric layer.

Question 66

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Attenuation is a generic term for:
Answer
  • increase in power.
  • loss of power.
  • refraction.
  • loss of power but is only relevant to space waves.

Question 67

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Reflection from ionospheric layers is used in the following radio frequencies:
Answer
  • VHF
  • HF
  • UHF
  • VLF

Question 68

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MF fading is most common:
Answer
  • during the day due to the reception of both sky waves and ground waves.
  • during the day and during heavy rain.
  • at night and during heavy rain.
  • at night due to the reception of both sky waves and ground waves.

Question 69

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As the frequency of a transmitter is increased, the range of the ground wave will:
Answer
  • increase.
  • decrease.
  • decrease only at night.
  • increase only over the sea.

Question 70

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Skip distance is longest by __ and with a __ frequency.
Answer
  • day;low
  • day; high
  • -night; low
  • night; high

Question 71

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Attenuation of a radio wave is the:
Answer
  • increase of its power by the combination of mUlti-path signals.
  • change of its frequency QY use of sidebands.
  • change of its amplitude by use of sidebands.
  • reduction of its power by absorption, scattering or spreading.

Question 72

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A radio signal looses strength as the range from the transmitter increases. This effect is called:
Answer
  • refraction
  • attenuation
  • amplification
  • ducting

Question 73

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In the propagation of MF waves, the phenomenon of FADING is particularly found:
Answer
  • by day, due to the combination of sky and ground waves.
  • at night due to the combination of the sky and ground waves.
  • at night and when raining.
  • by day and when raining.

Question 74

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Fading happens:
Answer
  • in daytime when ground-waves and sky-waves interfere with each other.
  • at night when the signal is received by ground-waves only.
  • at daytime when the signal is received by sky-waves only.
  • at night when ground-waves and sky-waves interfere with each other.

Question 75

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Which of the following statements is true?
Answer
  • A broad bandwidth gives a narrow beam width.
  • A narrow bandwidth improves beam width.
  • A transmissions bandwidth is affected by the design of the aerial.
  • Bandwidth must be reduced in order to reduce noise.

Question 76

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Diffraction is the process by which:
Answer
  • a space wave penetrates the ionosphere.
  • a ground wave is attenuated over rough ground
  • radio wave travel over and around obstacles.
  • a direct wave is bent around the form of the Earth.

Question 77

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An HF transmitter is tuned to a frequency that refracts from the E layer in the Ionosphere. The maximum distance of the first returning skywave is:
Answer
  • 599 NM
  • 599 km
  • 1500 NM
  • 1500 km

Question 78

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What is the lowest frequency where freedom from static interference can be guaranteed?
Answer
  • 3MHz
  • 30MHz
  • 300MHz
  • 3 GHz

Question 79

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An aircraft travelling at 330 metres a second transmits a signal at 10 GHz to a stationary receiver. If the aircraft is flying directly towards the receiver and they are approximately at the same height the received frequency will be:
Answer
  • 11 MHz
  • 10,000011 GHz
  • 9,999989 GHz
  • 11 GHz

Question 80

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The approximate ground waves of LF and MF are (by day) __ and __ respectively, with __ suffering more from atmospheric attenuation.
Answer
  • 1500 NM; 1000 NM; MF
  • 1000 NM; 500 NM; LF
  • 1000 NM; 300 NM; MF
  • 500 NM; 100 NM; LF

Question 81

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The VDF class B bearing is accurate to within:
Answer
  • ± 1°
  • ±2°
  • ±3°
  • ±5°

Question 82

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When would VDF be used for a position fix:
Answer
  • when an aircraft declares an emergency on any frequency.
  • when first talking to a FIR on crossing an international boundary.
  • when joining controlled airspace from uncontrolled airspace.
  • when declaring an emergency on 121,5 MHz.

Question 83

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In which one of the following circumstances is ground direction finding (VDF) likely to be used to fix an aircraft's position?
Answer
  • When contacting ATe to join controlled airspace from the open FIR.
  • When declaring an emergency on any frequency.
  • When using the emergency VHF frequency 121,5 MHz.
  • On first contact with ATC on crossing an international FIR boundary.

Question 84

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What airborne equipment, if any, is required to be fitted in order that a VDF let-down may be flown?
Answer
  • None.
  • VOR.
  • VHF radio.
  • VOR/DME.

Question 85

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What equipment does an aircraft need when carrying out a VDF letdown:
Answer
  • VHF radio.
  • VOR.
  • VOR/DME.
  • none.

Question 86

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The minimum airborne equipment required for operation of a VHF direction finder is a:
Answer
  • VHF compass operating in the 200 kHz to 1.750 kHz range.
  • VHF transmitter-receiver operating in the 118 MHz to 136 MHz range.
  • VHF receiver operating in the 118 MHz to 136 MHz range.
  • cathode-ray tube.

Question 87

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Ground direction finding at aerodromes utilises which frequencies?
Answer
  • VHF at civil aerodromes and VHF at military aerodromes.
  • UHF at civil aerodromes and UHF at military aerodromes.
  • VHF at civil aerodromes and UHF at military aerodromes.
  • UHF at civil aerodromes and VHF at military aerodromes.

Question 88

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The range at which you can obtain a VDF bearing can be influenced by:
Answer
  • time of day.
  • type of surface.
  • height of aircraft.
  • intensity of ionisation.

Question 89

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An aircraft wishing to use the VDF service must:
Answer
  • be equipped with a VOR indicator unit.
  • transmit a signal for a long enough period for the bearing to be established.
  • ask the controller to transmit for a long enough period to establish the bearing
  • be within 10 NM of the VDF aerial.

Question 90

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What is the role of a ground direction finder?
Answer
  • To aid pilot navigation .
  • To aid ground movements.
  • To map airfields.
  • To assist planners in the construction of airfield approaches .

Question 91

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If, when you are requesting a QDM from an airfield, you are offered a QGH, it means:
Answer
  • the bearing will only be accurate when the aircraft is flying above the QGH level.
  • the VDF service will be handled by a different VDF unit, operating on the same frequency.
  • the VDF unit is prepared to give you assistance during an approach to the airfield, based on VDF bearings.
  • the service will be limited to bearings, no positions will be given by the DF station.

Question 92

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In VDF service the report "QDR235, Class C" means:
Answer
  • the magnetic bearing from the aircraft to the station is 235°±10°.
  • the true bearing from the aircraft to the station is 235°±1 0°.
  • the magnetic bearing from the station to the aircraft is 235 ±15°.
  • the magnetic bearing from the station to the aircraft is 235°±10°.

Question 93

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When conducting a QGH approach responsibility for interpreting the procedure rests with __ and on a QDM approach responsibility rests with ___ •
Answer
  • the controller; the controller
  • the pilot; the pilot
  • the pilot; the controller
  • the controller; the pilot

Question 94

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Which of the following affects VDF range?
Answer
  • Coastal refraction.
  • The height of the transmitter and of the receiver.
  • Sky wave propagation.
  • Strength of the pilot's voice when transmitting.

Question 95

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Abnormal long ranges may be experienced on VDF channels, caused by:
Answer
  • efficient VDF antennas.
  • super refraction of signals in the atmosphere.
  • the VDF station using a relay station for communication to the aircraft.
  • intermodulation with signals on frequencies close to the one used by the VDF station.

Question 96

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You intercept a QDM with a right crosswind component. Is your intercept heading greater or smaller then without wind influence?
Answer
  • Greater.
  • Smaller.
  • Remains the same.
  • Not enough information to give an answer.

Question 97

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If a ground DfF controller passes a bearing thus: "your true bearing is 256°, class alpha." This means:
Answer
  • QTE accurate to ± 5°.
  • QUJ accurate to ± 3°.
  • QOR accurate to ± 2°.
  • QTE accurate to ± 2°.

Question 98

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With reference to a VDF bearing, the true bearing of the aircraft from the ground station is a:
Answer
  • QTE
  • QUJ
  • QOR
  • QOM

Question 99

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Which Q code would give a magnetic bearing from a VDF station:
Answer
  • QOM
  • QOR
  • QUJ
  • QTE

Question 100

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Which Q code would give a magnetic heading to steer (nil wind) to a VDF station:
Answer
  • QDM
  • QDR
  • QUJ
  • QTE

Question 101

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Which Q code would give a true track from a VDF station:
Answer
  • QOM
  • QOR
  • QUJ
  • QTE

Question 102

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A VDF bearing can be obtained:
Answer
  • only on a frequency of 121,5 MHz.
  • on the Approach frequency
  • on the frequency notified for VOF services.
  • on the frequency agreed between the pilot and ATC but chosen from one of the available ATC frequencies.

Question 103

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An aeroplane requesting a VDF bearing should:
Answer
  • avoid banking during transmission.
  • not pass overhead VOF aerial.
  • ensure that radio silence is maintained.
  • transmit on 121,5 MHz.

Question 104

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Which of the following is an advantage of VDF?
Answer
  • No equipment required in the aircraft.
  • No special equipment required in the aircraft or onthe ground.
  • Only a VHF radio is needed in the aircraft.
  • It is pilot interpreted, so ATC is not required.

Question 105

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WhatisQTE?
Answer
  • Magnetic track from the station.
  • Magnetic track to the station.
  • True track from station.
  • True track to the station.

Question 106

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Which of the following is an advantage of GroundlDF (VDF) let-down?
Answer
  • It is pilot interpreted and does not require the assistance ofATC.
  • It only requires a VHF radio to be fitted to the aircraft.
  • It does not require any special equipment to be fitted to the aircraft.
  • It does not require any special equipment, apart from a VHF radio, to be installed in the aircraft or on the ground.

Question 107

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Which of the following statements regarding VHF direction finding (VDF) is most accurate?
Answer
  • It is simple and only requires a VHF radio on the ground.
  • It is simple and requires a VHF radio and OF equipment in the aircraft.
  • It is simple requiring only VHF radios on the ground and in the aircraft.
  • It uses line of sight propagation.

Question 108

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In the VDF system directional antennas are used:
Answer
  • in the aircraft.
  • in the aircraft and at the ground installation.
  • at the ground installation.
  • no directional antennas are used.
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