Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback Questions - Paper 3, Chapters 7 to 13, Chapter 7 - Basic Electrical Theory Q1. The true statement among the following in relation to the application of Ohm's lawis: (a) current in a circuit is inversely proportional to the electromotive force. (b) Current in a circuit is directly proportional to the applied electromotive force. (©) The current in a circuit is directly proportional to the resistance of the circuit (4) power in the circuit is inversely proportional to the square of the current. - 2. The resistors R1 and R2 are connected in parallel. The value of the equivalent resistance (Req) so obtained is given by the following formula: (a) Req=R1+R2 (b) Req=R1xR2 (©) Req= 1/(R1 + R2) (d) — WReq = /R1 + UR2 Chapter 8 - Direct Current Electrics Qt. Asstatic inverter is a: (a) _transistorised unit used to convert DC into AC. (b) device for reversing the polarity of the static charge. () static discharger. (d) filter against radio interference. Q2. fone of the 12 cells of a lead-acid battery is dead, the battery: (a) _ is unserviceable. (b) has 1/12 less voltage, but can stil be used. (©) has 1/12 less capacity, but can still be used, (4) has 1/12 less voltage and less capacity, but can still be used. Q3. In aeronautics, the most commonly used batteries are NiCd because. (a) their electrolyte is neither corrosive nor dangerous. (b) they are cheaper than lead-acid batteries. () they weigh less than lead-acid batteries. (4) their output voltage is more constant than lead-acid batteries. Q4, The reason for using inverters in an electrical system is .. (a) To avoid a short circt (b) To change DC into AC. (©) To change the DC voltage. (2) To change AC into DC. Bristol Groundschool je Feedback Paper 3a5, 26. a7. 28. ae, ato. ant The type of windings commonly used in DC starter motors are : (a) series wound. (b) shunt wound. (c) series shunt wound (d) compound wound. The output of a generator is controlled by (a) __ varying the length of wire in the armature windings (b) the reverse current relay circuit breaker. (c) varying the field strength. (@) varying the speed of the engine. Fuses are rated to a value by : (2) their wattage. (b) their resistance measured in ohms. (c) the number of amperes they will carry. () the number of volts they will pass. Arelay is (2) —_aunit which is used to convert electrical energy to heat energy. (6) a device which is used to increase electrical power. (©) a magnetically operated switch. () another name for a solenoid valve. The voltage of a fully charged lead-acid battery cell is (a) 1.8 volts. (ob) 1.2 volts. (©) 2.2 volts. @) 1-4 volts. Batteries are rated in (2) Ampere hours. (b) — Amperesivolts (©) Watts, (@) Ohms. ‘A feeder fault on a direct current circuit results from a flux unbalance between the: (a) voltage coil and the series winding tum. () voltage coil and the series winding, (©) generator and the series winding turn. (@)__shuntexciter and the series winding turn. Bristol Groundschool Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback Paper 3ai2, ars. ata. ats. ADC generator fitted to a aircraft is cooled by : (a) _airtapped from the low pressure compressor. (6) airviaa ram air intake. (©) water at 8 degrees centrigade from the air-conditioning (4) system. (e) a fan located before the generator. On board present aircraft, the batteries used are mainly Nickel-Cadmium. Their advantages are: low risk of thermal runaway high internal resistance, hence higher power good charging and discharging capability at high rating wider permissible temperature range good storage capability sturdiness owing to its metal casing the electrolyte density remains unchanged during charging. Nomnona ‘The combination of correct statement is: (a) 2,3,4,5,6 (b) 3.4,6,7 (ce) 3,4,5,6 @) —-1,2,5,6,7 The detection of a feeder fault on a direct current circuit results in: automatic disconnection of the generator from the aircraft AC busbar ‘opening of generator field current relay opening of the main relay of the generator breaker opening of balancing circuit connecting two generators lighting of an indicator lamp geen The combination of correct statements is: When two DC generators are operating in parallel, control of load sharing is achieved by : (2) an equalising circuit which, in conjunction with the voltage regulators, varies the field excitation current of the. generators, (6) an equalising circuit which, in turn, controls the speed of the generators. (©) carrying out systematic load-shedding procedures (4) the synchronous bus-bar. je Feedback Paper 3Q16. The so-called "hot buses" or “direct buses" are: O} tly connected to the battery. (b) kept in operating conditions by an electrical resistance in the case of energy failure. (©) automatically connected to the battery if generators have failed. (4) providing an alternative current. Q17. The voltage regulator of a DC generator is connected in ; (2) series with the shunt field coil (o) series with the armature. (c) parallel with the shunt field coil (4) parallel with the armature. Q18. Assume a constant speed DC generator providing a constant output voltage. If the electrical load increases, the voltage regulator will (2) _ maintain the intensity of the excitation current constant. (b) decrease the intensity of the excitation current. () increase the intensity of the excitation current. (@) change the direction of the excitation current. Q19. An aircraft electrical circuit which uses the aircraft structure as a retum path to earth, may be defined as a (2) complete negative system. (b) double pole circuit. (c) _ semi-negative system. (4) single pole circuit. Q20. The capacity of a battery is expressed in terms of : (2) ampere-hours. (b) volts: (©) watts. (4) internal resistance. Q21. A test to assess the state of charge of a lead-acid battery would involve (a) checking the discharge current of the battery “on-load’. (b) checking the battery voltage "off-load". (c) comparing the "on-load” and "off-load" battery voltages. (d) checking the level of the electrolyte. 22. When an “open circuit" occurs in an electrical supply system, the : (2) load as indicated by the ammeter will increase (b) _loss of continuity will prevent its working components from functioning. (C) fuse or CB should isolate the circuit due to excess current drawn. (4) component will operate normally, but will not switch off. Bristol Groundschool Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback Paper 3023, 24. 26. 27. 28. 29. The difference between (1) a fuse and (2) a ciroult breaker is: (a) (1) not resettable, (2) not resettable. (b) (1) not resettable, (2) resettable. ()__ (1) suitable for high currents, (2) not suitable for high currents. (4) (1) not suitable for high currents, (2) suitable for high currents. The services connected to a supply busbar are normally in: (a) __ series, so that isolation of loads increases the busbar voltage. (b) parallel, so that isolating individual loads decreases the busbar current consumption. (©) __ series, so that isolating one load increases the busbar current consumption. : () parallel, so tha lation of loads decreases the busbar voltage. In a two generator system, a differential relay will ensure that : (2) generator voltages are almost equal before the generators are paralleled. (b) only one generator can supply the bus-bar at a time. (©) generator voltages are not equal, dependent on load. (4) _ one generator comes "on-line" before the other. When carrying out battery condition check using the aircraft's voltmeter : (a) a load should be applied to the battery in order to give a better indication of condition. (0) no load should be applied to the battery because it would depress the voltage. () the battery should be isolated. (d) the load condition is unimportant. In an aircraft equipped with a DC main power system, AC for instrument operation may be obtained from : (a) a TRU. (b) an inverter. (c) a rectifier. (d) a contactor. Ifa current is passed through a conductor which is positioned in a magnetic field (a) there will be no effect unless the conductor is moved. (b) the intensity of the magnetic field will decrease. (c) a force will be exerted on the conductor. (4) the current will increase. Connecting two 12 volt 40 ampere-hour capacity batteries in series will result in a total voltage and capacity respectively of (a) 24 volts, 80 ampere-hours. (b) 12 volts, 80 ampere-hours. (c) 24 volts, 40 ampere-hours. (4) 12 volts, 40 ampere-hours. Bristol Groundschool Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback Paper 330. When a conductor cuts the flux of a magnetic field (a) there will be no effect on the conductor. (b) the field will collapse. (©) current will flow in accordance with Flemings left hand rule. (@) _anelectromotive force (EMF) is induced in the conductor. Q31. In order that DC generators will achieve equal load sharing when operating in parallel, itis necessary to ensure that (a) their voltages are almost equal. (b) __ the synchronising bus-bar is disconnected from the busbar system. {c) equal loads are connected to each generator busbar before paralleling. (4) adequate voltage differences exists. Q32... The purpose of a voltage regulator is to control the output voltage of the : (a) batteries at varying loads. (b) generators at varying speeds and the batteries at varying loads. (©) output of the TRU. (4) generator at varying loads and speeds. 033. A uit breaker : (a) may be reset manually after the fault has been rectified. (b) _ is self resetting after the fault has been rectified. (c) can only be reset after major maintenance. (6) canbe reset on the ground only. Q34. A current limiter fus a DC generation system is used to (2) allow a short term overload before rupturing. (b) limit the current in the field circuit. () _ instantaneously rupture to limit the current in the load. (d) limit the current in the armature. Q35. A unit that converts electrical DC into AC is : (a) an AC generator. (b) —_attransformer rectifier unit. (©) a thermistor. (4) aninverter. Q36. When a battery is almost fully discharged there is a tendency for the (a) voltage to decrease under load. (b) voltage to increase due to the current available. (©) current produced to increase due to the reduced voltage. (2) electrolyte to "boi ‘Bristol Groundschool YW)937. ass. 39. ao. aa Load shedding means: (a) To leave behind extra cargo if the centre of gravity moves outside limits (©) Reduction of air loads on the flaps by means of the flap load relief value (c) Aprocedure used in control systems to reduce the stick forces (4) Temporarily or permanent switching off of certain electric users to avoid overload of electric generators ‘The connection in parallel of two 12 volt/ 40 amphours batteries, will create a unit with the following characteristics; (2) 12 volt 40. amp hours (b) 24 volt /80 amp hours (©) 24 volt 40 amp hours (4) 12 volt/80. amp hours Immediately after starting engine(s) with no other electrical ser on, an ammeter showing a high charge rate to the battery : (a) indicates a faulty reverse current relay. (b) would be normal and is only cause for concer if the high charge rate persists. () indicates a battery failure since there should be no immediate charge. () indicates a generator failure, thus requiring the engine to be shut down immediately. The purpose of a battery protection unit is generally to isolate the battery: from the bus when the battery charge is deemed satisfactory when there is a battery overheat condition in case of an internal short circuit in case of a fault on the ground power unit SONo The combination which regroups all of the correct statements is : (a) 1-2-3 (be) 1-2 () 1-2-3-4 @) 1 The function of the Generator Breaker is to close when the voltage of the : (a) battery is greater than the alternator voltage and to open when the opposite is true (b) generator is greater than battery voltage and to open when the opposite is true () battery is greater than the generator voltage and to open when the opposite is true (4) alternator is greater than the battery voltage and to open when the opposite is true Bristol GroundschoolIntentionally Blank Bristol Groundschool Aircraft General Knowledge F dback Paper 3Chapter 7 - Basic Electrical Theory ABCD 1 2 Direct Current Electrics AEE AMERICED 1 26 2 2 3 28 4 29 5 30 6 31 7 32 | 8 : 33 9 34 10 35 a | 36 12 37 13 38 14 39 16 | 40 16 a4 17 cL 18 19 20 at 2 23 24 25 Bristol Groundschool Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback Paper 3Intentionally Blank Bristol Groundschool Aircraft General KnowledgeChapter 9 - Alternating Current Electrics at a2, 3. 05. In a generator, the Constant Speed Drive (CSD): may be disconnected from the engine shaft. may be disconnected from the generator. is @ hydro-mechanical system. is an electronic system. may not be disconnected in flight. may be disconnected in flight. pobens ‘The combination regrouping all the correct statements is : (a) 14.2.5 ) 2.3.4 (ce) 1,4,5 . @) — 1,3,6 The main purpose of a Constant Speed Drive unit is to: (a) take part in the balancing of reactive loads. (b) mechanically protect the alternator drive shaft during coupling. (c) take part in the voltage regulation. (d) maintain a constant frequency. When the AC generators are connected in parallel, the reactive loads are balanced by means of the: (a) frequency. (b) voltage. (©) _ torque of the Constant Speed Drive (CSD). (2) energizing current. In order to produce an alternating voltage of 400 Hz, the number of poles required in an AC generator running at 6000 rpm is: (should read “pole pairs” ~ appeal if wording is as above) (a) 4 (bo) 24 () 12 @ 8 The essential difference between aircraft AC alternators and DC generators (dynamos) is that the: (a) induced (output) windings of the alternators are fixed (stator), and the dynamos have a fixed inductor (field) coil (b) induced windings of the alternators are rotating (rotor), and the dynamos have a rotary inductor coil. (©) alternators supply all of the output current through the commutators and brush assemblies. (6) The alternators generate much less power than DC generators. Bristol Groundschool Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback Paper 3Q6. _ In an alternator rotor coil you can find : (a) AC. (b) Three-phase AC. (c) Only induced current. () De. Q7. _Inan aircraft electrical system where AC generators are not paralleled mounted, the changeover relay allows : (2) power supply to the faulty AC generators busbar. (b) connection of the AC generator to its distribution busbar. (©) connection of the ground power truck to its distribution busbar. (4) connection of the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) to its main busbar. Q8. The advantages of alternating current on board an aircraft are: simple connection high starting torque ) flexibility in use lighter weight of equipment easy to convert into direct current easy maintenance of machines PaheNes ‘The combination of correct statements is: @) 1,235.6 ) 14.6 ©) 3.4.5.6 @) 1,2.3,4,5,6 Q9. On detection of a persistent overvoltage fault on an AC generator connected to the aircraft AC busbars, the on-board protection device opens: (a) _ the exciter breaker and the generator breaker. (b) the exciter breaker, the generator breaker and tie breaker. (c) The generator breaker and tie breaker. (4) The generator breaker. Q10. The advantages of grounding the negative pole of the aircraft structure are: Weight saving Easy fault detection Increase of short-circuit risk Reduction of short-circuit risk Circuits are not single-wired lines gaenas ‘The combination regrouping all the correct statements is : Bristol Groundschool ‘Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback Paper 3att. ar ara, 14. ats. ate. The speed of an asynchronous four-pole motor fed at a frequency of 400 Hertz is approximately: (a) 12000 revolutions per minute. (b) 6000 revolutions per minute. (c) 800 revolutions per minute. (4) 1600 revolutions per minute. The most widely used electrical frequency in aircraft is (2) 50Hz. (bo) 60Hz. (©) 400 Hz. @)—-200Hz. A magnetic circuit-breaker is: (2) a protection system that has a quick tripping response. (b) permits an overcurrent limited in time. (©) canbe reset without any danger even when fault remains, (d)__ isa system with a slow response time. A thermal cirouit breaker: (a) forbids any overcurrent. (b) can be reset without any danger even if the fault remains. (©) protects the system in the event of overheating, even without exceeding the maximum permissible current. (@) _ Is aprotection system with a quick break capacity of about one hundredth of a second. When a persistent overexcitation fault is detected on only one AC generator, the protection device opens the (a) tie breaker. (b) generator breaker and tie breaker. (©) exciter breaker and generator breaker. (d) _exciter breaker, generator breaker and tie breaker. As regards three-phase AC generators, the following conditions must be met for paralleling AC generators: Equal voltage’ Equal current Equal frequencies Same phase rotation Voltages of same phase geen The combination regrouping all the correct statements is @) 4 () 4 () 1 @ 1 Bristol Groundschoot "Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback Paper 3az. are. arg, 220, ‘The Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) has its own AC generator which: (2) must have the same characteristics as the main AC generator so that it can be easily coupled with the latter. (b) supplies the aircraft with three-phase 115-200 V, 400 Hz AC. (©) _ is driven at constant speed throught a Constant Speed Drive (CSD), in the same way as the main AC generator. (@) is excited by its Generator Control Unit (GCU) as soon as the APU starts up. As regards the Generator Contol Unit (CU) of an AC generator, it can be said hat: 1. The GCU controls the AC generator voltage 2. Modern GCUs are provided with a permanent indication to record the failure 3. All the commands originating from the control panel are applied via the GCU, except dog clutch release 4, The Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) provides the excitation of the AC generator as soon as the APU starts up ‘The combination regrouping all the correct statements is (a) 2, (ob) 3, () 2, @ 4 Electrical bonding of an aircraft is used to: 1. protect the aircraft against lightning effects. 2. reset the electrostatic potential of the aircraft to a value approximating 0 volt 3. reduce radio interference on radiocommunication systems 4. set the aircraft to a single potential The combination regrouping all the correct statements is: ‘When a persistent top excitation limit fault occurs on an AC generator paralleled with another AC generator, the overexcitation protection device opens: (a) __ the exciter breaker, the generator breaker and the tie breaker. (b) the tie breaker. (c) the exciter breaker and the generator breaker. (6) the generator breaker. General Knowledge Feedback Paper 321. 22 023. 024. 26. 27. Arelay is (a) Aswitch specially designed for AC ci (b) —Anelectrical energy conversion unit. (©) Anelectromagnetically operated switch. (4) Anelectrical security switch When an underspeed fault is detected on an AC generator connected to the aircraft AC busbar, the protection device opens the: (a) exciter breaker. (b) _exciter breaker and generator breaker. (©) _exciter breaker, generator breaker and tie breaker. (a) generator breaker. (On starting, in a brushless AC generator with no commutator rings, the generator is activated by: (a) _ the stabilizer winding jointly with the voltage regulator. (b) the auxiliary winding. (©) __ asset of permanent magnets. (6) the main field winding. In flight, ifthe constant speed drive (CSD) temperature indicator is in the red are the: (a) pilot must disconnect it and manually control the alternator. (b) pilot must disconnect it, and the generator is not available for the rest of flight. (©) _ pilot can disconnect it to allow it to cool and use it again. (d) pilot has to throttle back. The moving part in an AC generator is usually referred to as the : (a) stator. (b) oscillator. (©) _slipring, (d) rotor. The frequency of an AC generator is dependent upon the : (@) number of individual poles only. (b) number of pairs of poles and the speed of the rotor. (c) number of individual poles and the field strength. (a) field strength and the speed of the rotor. The function of a constant speed drive (CSD) in an AC generating system is to: (2) vary the engine rpm (within limits) to compensate for various AC loads. (b) drive the generator at a constant speed. (©) __ vary generator rpm in order to compensate for various AC loads. (4) directly maintain a constant proportion between the rpm of an en and a generator. Bristol Groundschool Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback Paper 328. 29. 30. 31 932. 233 034, Bristol Groundschoo! If two constant frequency AC generators are operating independently, then the phase relationship of each generator: (a) must be 240° out of phase (b) is unimportant. (©) must be synchronised. (4) must be 120° out of phase. To ensure correct load sharing between AC generators operating in parallel : (2) only reactive loads need to be matched. (b) only real loads need to be matched. (c) both real and reactive loads must be matched. (@) the matching of loads is unimportant. “Frequency wild" in relation to a AC generation system means the generator : (2) voltage regulator is out of adjustment. (b) output frequency is too low. b (c) output frequency varies with engine speed. (6) output frequency is too high. ‘An AC generator driven by a CSD unit (@) does not need a voltage controller since an AC generator voltage cannot alter under load. (b) requires a voltage controller to maintain constant frequency. (©) requires a voltage controller to maintain constant voltage under load. (@) does not need a voltage controller since the CSD will ensure constant voltage. CSD of an AC generator may be disconnected in flight. The primary reason(s) for disconnection are : (a) slight variation about the normal operating frequency. (b) low oil pressure and/or high oil temperature of the generator drive. (©) excessive variation of voltage and KVAR. (2) illumination of the CSD disconnect wan ig light. ? The frequency of the current provided by an alternator depends on... (a) _ its phase balance (b) its rotation speed (©) the strength of the excitation current (@) its toad ‘A3 phase AC generator has 3 separate stator windings spaced at : (2) 90° (oe) 120°. (©) 60° 45". \dback Paper 3 Knowledge036. 036, 937. 38. Q39, On the flight deck, an oil operated CSD unit is normally provided with means of monitoring the: (a) _ oll over-temperature and low oil pressure. (b) oil temperature and synchronous speed. (c) _ output speed and oll pressure. (@) low oll temperature and low oll quantity. Circuit breakers protecting circuits may be (a) _ used only in AC circuits. (b) used only in DC circuits. (c) reset at any time. (d) used in AC and DC circuits. Assuming a CSD fault is indicated, the CSD should be disconnected (2) during engine operation only. (b) at flight idle engine rpm. () in accordance with the regulated voltage level of the AC generator. (d) on the ground only. ‘When operating two AC generators unparalleled, the phase relationship of each generator: (a) must be 90° out of synchronisation, (b) is unimportant. (c) must be synchronous. (a) must be in opposition. Real load sharing in a parallel AC system is achieved by (2) monitoring the KVAR of each generatorfaltemnator. (b) adjusting the torque on each generator rotor via the CSD unit. (C) carefully secting the number of loads on the bus-bars at any one time. (4) controlling the generator field current. A Constant Speed Drive aims at ensuring (a) that the electric generator produces a constant frequency. (b) that the starter-motor maintains a constant RPM not withstanding the acceleration of the engine. () that the CSD remains at a constant RPM not withstanding the generator RPM (4) equal AC voltage from all generators. The function of a CSD in an AC generating system is to: (a) vary generator rpm in order to compensate for various AC loads. (©) directly maintain a constant proportion between the rpm of engine and generator. (©) drive the generator at a constant speed. (4) vary the engine rpm (within limits) to compensate for various AC loads. Bristol Groundschool Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback Paper 3Q42. A "trip-free" type circuit breaker is a circuit protection device which ; (a) canbe reset at any time. (©) will allow the contacts to be held closed in order to clear a fault in the circuit. (©) _ will not allow the contacts to be held closed while a current fault exists in the circuit. (@) is free from the normal CB tripping characteristic, 243, _ In an aeroplane utilising a constant frequency AC power supply, DC power is obtained from a: (a) 3 phase current transformer unit. (b) rotary converter. (c) Transformer Rectifier Unit. (@) static inverter. 44, On an aeroplane utilising AC as primary power supplies, the batteries are charged in flight from: (a) a Transformer Rectifier Unit (b) a sstatic inverter. (c) a DC transformer and rectifier. (d) the AC bus via current limiters, Q45. The frequency of an AC generator is dependent on the : (2) field strength and the speed of the moving part. (b) number of individual poles only. (c) number of pairs of poles and the speed of the moving part. (@) number of individual poles and the field strength. 46. If the frequency of the supply in a series capacitive circuit is increased, the current flowing in the circuit wil (a) decrease. (b) remain the same. (©) _ increase. () be zero, Q47. The measured output power components of a constant frequency AC system are: (a) amperes and kilowatts, (b)_kVAand kVAR. (c) volts and amperes, (2) volts and kilowatts. 48. A bus-bar (2) the stator of a moving coil instrument. (b) a device which may only be used in DC circuits. (c) a distribution point for electrical power. (d) a device permitting operation of two or more switches together. Bristol Groundschool ‘Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback Paper 350. 51 52, ACSD unit which has been disconnected in flight : (@) (b) (c) (d) automatically resets in flight providing engine rpm is below a given value. automatically resets at engine shut-down. may be reset on the ground only, after engine shut-down. may be reset in flight using the reset mechanism. When AC generators are operated in parallel, they must be of the same: (a) (b) (c) (@) voltage and frequency. amperage and kVAR. voltage and amperage. frequency and amperage. Real load sharing in a parallel AC system is achieved by : (a) (b) (c) (a) automatic adjustment of the torque on each generator rotor via the CSD unit. controlling the generator field current. carefully selecting the number of loads on the bus-bars at any one time. monitoring the kVAR of each generator/alternator. On-board electrical systems are protected against faults of the following type: Omaenea AC generator over-voltage AC generator under-voltage over-current over-speed under-frequency undue vibration of AC generators The combination of correct statements is (a) (b) (c) (@) 1.24.6 1.3.5.6 2,3,4,5,6 12,45 Bristol Groundschool Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback Paper 3Intentionally Blank ‘Bristol Groundschool Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback Paper 3Chapter 9 - Alternating Current Electrics ABCD A BcD 1 36 2 37 3 38 4 39 5 40 6 at 7 42 8 43 9 _ 44 10 45 " 46 12 47 13 48 14 49 18 50 16 51 7 52 18 19 | 20 - 24 22 23 24 28 26 27 28 29 30 34 324 |e 33 af [ [| [_ 36 Bristol Groundschool Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback Paper 3Intentionally Blank Bristol Groundschool Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback Paper 3Chapter 10 - Binary Numbers, Logic Cit at. a2. 23. aa, as. a6. uits and Computers In computer technology, an output peripheral is a: (a) hard disk drive (b) diskette drive (c) screen unit (4) keyboard In computer technology, an input peripheral is a: (a) keyboard (b) screen unit (0) hard disk drive (4) diskette drive In computer technology, a storage peripheral is a: (a) key board (b) screen unit (©) __ hard disk drive (4) printer In computer technology, an EPROM is: a read-only memory awrite memory erases its content when power supply is cut off keeps its content when power supply is cut off PEN ‘The combination regrouping all the correct statements is: (a) 1 (o) 4 (2: @ 2 (For this question use annex A) The logic symbol shown represents (assuming positive logic) : (a) a NAND gate. (vb) a NOR gate. (©) an EXCLUSIVE gate. (4) an INVERT or NOT gate. Because of the input/output relationship of an OR gate, itis often referred to as the: (a) “all or nothing" gate. (b) any or all” gate. (c) _“inhibited" or "negated" {d) “state indicator" gate. Bristol Groundschool ‘Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback Paper 3a7. as. Because of the input/output relationship of an AND gate, itis often referred to as the: (2) “all or nothing" gate. (b) “any or all" gate. (c) "state indicator" gate. (4) “inhibited” or *negated" gate. The function of a NOT logic gate within a circuit is to : (2) ensure the output signal is of the same state as the input signal. (©) invert the input signal such that the output is always of the opposite state. (C) ensure the input signal is AC only. (d) ensure the input signal is DC only. Bristol Groundschoo! Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback Paper 3ANNEX A Bristol Groundschool Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback Paper 3Intentionally Blank Bristol Groundschool Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback Paper 3 ~Chapter 10 - Binary Numbers, Logic Circuits and Computers ABCD BOYS HRON= Bristol Groundschoo! Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback Paper 3Intentionally Blank ‘Bristol Groundschool Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback Paper 3Chapter 11 - Radio Theory a a3. a4. as. a6. a7. In aviation, the reflection on ionosphere layers phenomenon is used in the following frequencies: (a) HF (&) VHF (©) UH (@) LF The wavelength of a radio transmitted on frequency 121.95 MHz is: (a) 24.60 cm (b) 2.46 om (©) 24.60m () 246m In the response curve of an amplifier, the bandwidth is: (a) The frequency band corresponding to maximum gain less 20 decibels (b) The frequency band corresponding to maximum gain, increased by 10 kHz at each end, (c) The frequency band corresponding to maximum gain less 3 decibels. (4) The frequency band corresponding to maximum gain The skip zone of HF-transt circumstance occurs : ion will increase when the following change in (2) Lower frequency and higher position of the reflecting ionospheric layer (b) Higher frequency and lower position of the reflecting ionospheric layer (c) Lower frequency and lower position of the reflecting ionospheric layer (4) Higher frequency and higher position of the reflecting ionospheric layer The wavelength of a non-directional beacon (NDB) at a frequency of 300 kHz (2) 10 metres. (b) 1 metre. (©) 1000 metres. () 100 metres. The minimum airborne equipment required for operation of a VHF direction finder is a: (a) cathode-ray tube. (b) VHF transmitter-receiver operating in the 118 MHz to 136 MHz range. (c) VHF compass operating in the 200 kHz to 1750 kHz range. (4) VHF receiver operating in the 118 MHz to 136 MHz range. The secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) uses the following wavelengths: (a) decimetric. (b) centimetric. (c) __ hectometric. (4) myriametric. Bristol Groundschool Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback Paper 328. - a9. 10. ant ara a3. at. The airbome weather radar uses the following wavelengths: (a) (b) (c) (a) centimetric. metric. hectometric, myriametric. ‘The VHF Omnirange (VOR) uses the following wavelengths: (a) (b) () (a) metric. hectometric. decimetric. centimetric, ‘The Fan Markers uses the following wavelengths: (a) (b) (c) (d) hectomettic. myriametric. metric. centimetic. ‘The VHF direction finder uses the following wavelengths: (a) (b) (c) (a) centimetric. metric. hectometric. decimetric. The Instrument Landing System (ILS) localiser uses the following wavelengths: (a) (b) (c) @) metric. hectometric. decimetric. centimetric. The Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) uses the following wavelengths: (a) (b) (c) (d) hectometric. metric. centimetric. decimetric. The Microwave Landing System (MLS) uses the following wavelengths: (a) (b) (©) (d) myriametic. centimetri metric. hectometric. Bristol Groundschool Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback Paper 3ats. are. a7. ars The Low Altitude Radio Altimeter uses the following wavelengths (a) decimetric. (b) metric. (©) centimetric. (4) myriamettic. ‘The Automatic Direction Finder uses the following wavelengths: (a) decimetric. (b) centimetre. (c) _hectometric or kilomettic, () metric. Skip distance is the: (a) highest critical frequency distance (b) wavelength distance of a certain frequency (c) thickness of the ionosphere (¢) range from the transmitter to the first sky wave A radio signal looses strength as range from the transmitter increases, this is called (a) attenuation (b) refraction (©) propagation (4) ducting Chapter 12 - Radio Wave Propagation at. Bristol Groundschoo! In the propagation of MF waves, the phenomenon of FADING is particularly found: (a) _ at night, due to the combination of the sky and ground waves. (b) by day, due to the combination of sky and ground waves. (©) atnight and when raining. (4) by day and when raining. "Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback Paper 3Chapter 13 - Communications Nothing examined to date. Knowledge Feedback Paper 3Chapter 11 - Radio Theory ABCD 7 4 1 8 15 2 9 16 3 [ 10 7 4 "1 18 | 5 12 6 13 Chapter 12 - Radio Wave Propagation Chapter 13 - Communications Bristol Groundschool Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback Paper 3Intentionally Blank Bristol Groundschool Aircraft General Knowledge Feedback paper 3