Weight and Balance MCQs December 5, 2025August 22, 2024 by u930973931_answers 77 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/77 Subscribe 1. What is the primary function of a Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)? (A) To record cockpit conversations (B) To record flight data (C) To monitor engine performance (D) To track aircraft position 2. Under which regulation is the requirement for CVRs established? (A) All of the above (B) FAA (C) EASA (D) ICAO 3. How long does a standard CVR typically record cockpit conversations? (A) 30 minutes (B) 120 minutes (C) 60 minutes (D) 24 hours 4. What is the typical storage medium used in CVRs? (A) Magnetic tape (B) Optical disc (C) Hard disk drive (D) Digital memory 5. What is the minimum recording duration required for a CVR according to ICAO? (A) 30 minutes (B) 45 minutes (C) 60 minutes (D) 90 minutes 6. Where is the CVR usually located in an aircraft? (A) In the cockpit (B) Under the passenger cabin (C) In the avionics bay (D) In the rear of the fuselage 7. Which component is not typically part of a CVR system? (A) Microphones (B) Digital recorder (C) Flight data interface (D) Voice switch 8. Which of the following does NOT affect the operation of a CVR? (A) Engine performance (B) Ambient noise (C) Flight control inputs (D) Weather conditions 9. What color is the CVRâs protective casing typically? (A) Yellow (B) Red (C) Black (D) Orange 10. What kind of signal does a CVR record? (A) Video (B) Digital (C) Mixed (D) Analog 11. What is the purpose of the underwater locator beacon (ULB) attached to the CVR? (A) To transmit recorded data (B) To locate the CVR underwater (C) To prevent data corruption (D) To enhance recording quality 12. What type of data does the CVR record in addition to cockpit conversations? (A) Flight data (B) Radio communications (C) Navigation data (D) Flight control positions 13. Which system is commonly used to power the CVR? (A) Backup battery (B) Aircraftâs electrical system (C) Auxiliary power unit (D) Engine-driven generator 14. What is the key advantage of digital CVRs over analog ones? (A) Higher recording capacity (B) Easier data retrieval (C) Improved sound quality (D) All of the above 15. When should a CVR be deactivated or overwritten? (A) It should never be deactivated (B) When a new flight begins (C) After a specified duration (D) After every flight 16. Which component is essential for the CVR to function properly? (A) Power supply (B) Memory storage (C) Recording medium (D) All of the above 17. What does the CVRâs âcockpit area microphoneâ do? (A) Records external sounds (B) Tracks pilot actions (C) Monitors engine noise (D) Records internal cockpit conversations 18. What happens to the CVR data if an aircraft crashes? (A) It is immediately lost (B) It is protected by a crash-survivable memory unit (C) It is encrypted (D) It is overwritten by the emergency system 19. What type of microphone is typically used in a CVR system? (A) Electret (B) Condenser (C) Dynamic (D) Piezoelectric 20. Which of the following is a feature of a CVRâs protective casing? (A) Water rQ#1: What is the primary function of a Flight Data Recorder (FDR)? (B) Heat resistance (A) To record cockpit conversations (B) To record aircraft operational parameters (C) To monitor engine oil levels (D) To track passenger movements 21. Under which regulation is the requirement for FDRs established? (A) All of the above (B) FAA (C) EASA (D) ICAO 22. How many flight parameters are typically recorded by a modern FDR? (A) 10â20 (B) 100â500 (C) 50â100 (D) Over 1000 23. What is the typical storage medium used in modern FDRs? (A) Magnetic tape (B) Optical disc (C) Hard disk drive (D) Digital solid-state memory 24. Where is the FDR usually located in an aircraft? (A) Cockpit (B) Nose section (C) Tail section (D) Under passenger cabin 25. Which feature ensures FDR survival in a crash? (A) Redundant power supply (B) GPS tracking (C) Cloud backup (D) Crash-survivable memory unit 26. How long does a standard FDR typically record flight data? (A) 25 hours (B) 48 hours (C) 7 days (D) 72 hours 27. Which parameter is NOT usually recorded by an FDR? (A) Altitude (B) Pilot conversations (C) Airspeed (D) Engine RPM 28. What is the purpose of the FDR in accident investigations? (A) To analyze operational parameters and flight sequence (B) To locate the aircraft (C) To record cockpit conversations (D) To monitor air traffic control communications 29. What type of power supply is typically used for FDRs? (A) Aircraft electrical system (B) Backup battery (C) Auxiliary generator (D) Engine-driven alternator 30. Which ICAO annex governs FDR requirements? (A) Annex 6 (B) Annex 13 (C) Annex 17 (D) Annex 18 31. What is the typical sampling rate for FDR parameters? (A) 4 Hz to 64 Hz (B) 1 Hz (C) 100 Hz (D) 1 kHz 32. Which of the following features is common to modern FDRs? (A) Digital recording (B) Crash survivability (C) All of the above (D) Multi-parameter monitoring 33. How is FDR data typically retrieved after an accident? (A) Wireless download (B) Automatic cloud upload (C) Satellite transmission (D) Manual removal and data extraction 34. How often should FDRs be tested according to maintenance schedules? (A) Monthly (B) Quarterly (C) Annually (D) Before every flight 35. Which feature helps FDRs survive high-impact crashes? (A) Heat-resistant casing (B) Water-proof seals (C) All of the above (D) Shock-resistant construction 36. What type of aircraft requires an FDR under international regulations? (A) Commercial jets (B) Both A and B (C) Military aircraft (D) Private jets over 5,700 kg 37. How long is FDR data typically stored before being overwritten? (A) 24 hours (B) 48 hours (C) 25 hours or as per regulation (D) 1 week 38. What is the key difference between FDR and CVR? (A) Both record the same data (B) FDR records cockpit audio; CVR records flight parameters (C) FDR records flight parameters; CVR records cockpit audio (D) FDR only monitors engine performance 39. Which component is NOT part of a typical FDR system? (A) Electronic systems used in aviation (B) MeQ#1: What does the term âavionicsâ refer to? (A) Aircraft engines (B) Aircraft communication systems (C) Sensors (D) Aircraft navigation systems 40. What is the primary function of the Flight Management System (FMS)? (A) To assist in flight planning and navigation (B) To provide weather updates (C) To manage in-flight entertainment (D) To control the aircraftâs engines 41. What is a âglass cockpitâ? (A) A cockpit with traditional analog instruments (B) A cockpit with enhanced lighting (C) A cockpit with a digital display and electronic instruments (D) A cockpit with enhanced audio systems 42. Which avionics system provides real-time weather information to pilots? (A) Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) (B) Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) (C) Weather Radar (D) Radio Altimeter 43. What does the acronym TCAS stand for? (A) Traffic Collision Avoidance System (B) Tactical Collision Avoidance System (C) Tactical Communication and Avionics System (D) Traffic Control and Avoidance System 44. Which system is responsible for detecting and avoiding potential collisions with other aircraft? (A) GPS (B) EGPWS (C) TCAS (D) FMS 45. What is the function of the Radio Altimeter in an aircraft? (A) To measure the aircraftâs speed (B) To measure the aircraftâs altitude above the ground (C) To provide communication with ground stations (D) To monitor weather conditions 46. What does the acronym ADS-B stand for? (A) Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (B) Automated Data System-Broadcast (C) Advanced Data Surveillance-Broadcast (D) Automatic Data System-Broadcast 47. What is the purpose of the Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS)? (A) To control the aircraftâs engines (B) To provide communication between the crew and passengers (C) To manage in-flight entertainment (D) To display critical flight information on digital screens 48. Which system provides information about the aircraftâs heading, attitude, and altitude? (A) Radio Altimeter (B) Flight Data Recorder (C) Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) (D) Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) 49. What does the acronym GPS stand for in aviation? (A) Ground Positioning System (B) Global Positioning System (C) General Positioning System (D) Geographic Positioning System 50. Which avionics system helps pilots navigate using satellite signals? (A) VHF Radio (B) TACAN (C) GPS (D) DME 51. What is the function of the Flight Data Recorder (FDR)? (A) To record aircraft flight parameters for investigation purposes (B) To provide real-time weather updates (C) To control in-flight communication systems (D) To manage aircraft navigation 52. What does the acronym EGPWS stand for? (A) Emergency Ground Proximity Warning System (B) Electronic Ground Position Warning System (C) Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (D) Enhanced General Position Warning System 53. Which system alerts pilots to potential terrain conflicts and provides avoidance guidance? (A) TCAS (B) EFIS (C) GPS (D) EGPWS 54. What is the primary function of the Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS)? (A) To facilitate data transmission between aircraft and ground stations (B) To provide in-flight entertainment (C) To manage flight control systems (D) To control the aircraftâs lighting systems 55. What does the acronym ILS stand for in aviation? (A) International Landing System (B) Integrated Landing System (C) Instrument Landing System (D) Instrumental Landing Service 56. Which system provides precise guidance for landing during poor visibility conditions? (A) ILS (B) EGPWS (C) TCAS (D) GPS 57. What does the acronym VOR stand for? (A) Visual Omnidirectional Range (B) Variable Operational Range (C) Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (D) VHF Operational Radar 58. Which avionics system is used for short-range navigation and is ground-based? (A) DMQ#1: What is the primary purpose of weight and balance calculations in aviation? (B) GPS (C) TACAN (D) VOR (A) To ensure the aircraft is within its maximum allowable weight and balanced for safe flight (B) To increase the aircraftâs speed (C) To maximize passenger comfort (D) To enhance fuel efficiency 59. What does the term âcenter of gravityâ (CG) refer to in aviation? (A) The total weight of the aircraft (B) The point where the total weight of the aircraft is balanced (C) The distance between the nose and tail of the aircraft (D) The fuel capacity of the aircraft 60. How is âmomentâ calculated in weight and balance calculations? (A) Arm divided by weight (B) Weight divided by arm (C) Weight multiplied by arm (D) Arm multiplied by fuel consumption 61. What is the âarmâ in weight and balance terminology? (A) The horizontal distance from a reference point to the center of gravity of an item (B) The vertical distance from the aircraft floor to the CG (C) The weight of the aircraft (D) The distance from the nose to the tail of the aircraft 62. What is âgross weightâ of an aircraft? (A) The weight of the aircraft without passengers (B) The empty weight of the aircraft (C) The weight of the fuel only (D) The total weight of the aircraft including its contents, fuel, and passengers 63. What is âempty weightâ of an aircraft? (A) The weight of the aircraft with full fuel (B) The weight of the aircraft with no fuel, cargo, or passengers (C) The total weight of the aircraft including passengers and cargo (D) The weight of the aircraft including only the passengers 64. What is the âuseful loadâ of an aircraft? (A) The weight of the fuel only (B) The total weight of the aircraft (C) The difference between the maximum takeoff weight and the empty weight (D) The weight of the aircraft with passengers 65. What does âCG rangeâ refer to? (A) The total weight of the aircraft (B) The range of positions within which the center of gravity must be located for safe flight (C) The distance between the nose and tail of the aircraft (D) The capacity of the fuel tanks 66. What is âloading graphâ used for? (A) To determine the effect of different load configurations on the aircraftâs center of gravity (B) To calculate the total weight of the aircraft (C) To measure fuel consumption (D) To display aircraft speed 67. What is âmoment armâ in weight and balance calculations? (A) The distance between the nose and tail of the aircraft (B) The total weight of the aircraft (C) The distance from the reference datum to the center of gravity of an item (D) The height of the aircraft 68. What is âreference datumâ in weight and balance? (A) The fuel capacity of the aircraft (B) The total weight of the aircraft (C) An imaginary vertical plane from which all measurements of arm are made (D) The weight of the aircraft with passengers 69. How do you calculate the center of gravity (CG) location? (A) By measuring the total weight (B) By multiplying the weight by the arm (C) By dividing the total moment by the total weight (D) By adding the empty weight and the useful load 70. What is âtakeoff weightâ? (A) The weight of the aircraft after landing (B) The weight of the aircraft when it is empty (C) The weight of the aircraft at the moment of takeoff, including fuel, passengers, and cargo (D) The weight of the aircraft with full fuel only 71. What is âlanding weightâ? (A) The weight of the aircraft before takeoff (B) The weight of the aircraft when it touches down, including fuel, passengers, and cargo (C) The weight of the aircraft with no passengers (D) The weight of the aircraft after refueling 72. What is âballastâ in weight and balance terminology? (A) The weight of the fuel (B) Additional weight added to an aircraft to ensure proper center of gravity (C) The weight of the passengers (D) The weight of the aircraftâs cargo 73. What is the effect of moving weight forward in an aircraft? (A) It decreases the fuel efficiency (B) It increases the total weight of the aircraft (C) It shifts the center of gravity forward, potentially affecting stability and control (D) It moves the center of gravity backward 74. What is the effect of moving weight aft in an aircraft? (A) It decreases the fuel consumption (B) It increases the aircraftâs total weight (C) It shifts the center of gravity backward, which can affect the aircraftâs stability (D) It moves the center of gravity forward 75. What does âloading dataâ refer to? (A) The amount of fuel in the tanks (B) The total weight of the aircraft (C) Information about the distribution of weight and balance for an aircraft (D) The speed of the aircraft 76. What is the âweight and balance sheetâ? (A) A document that records the weight and balance calculations for a specific flight (B) A summary of the aircraftâs total weight (C) A guide for refueling the aircraft (D) A record of the aircraftâs maintenance history 77. How do you calculate the total moment of an aircraft? (A) By summing the individual moments of all items on board (B) By measuring the total weight (C) By calculating the fuel efficiency (D) By adding the empty weight and useful load (C) Cockpit microphone (D) Data processor (C) Shock resistance (D) All of the above