ATM QUESTIONS

Q1- ATM means:

a-Approach terminal area.
b-Air traffic management.
c-Air traffic mass.

Q2- ATM describes:

a- Air traffic mass.
b- Air space and traffic management activities.
c- None of the above.

Q3- ATM consists of:

a- ground part and air part.
b- ground part and functional capability.
c- both of the above.

Q4-ATM comprises:
a- ATS , AFM and ASM.
b- ATS , ATFM and ASM.
c- None of the above.

Q5- General objectives of ATM are:

a- Enable aircraft operators to meet their traffic planned time.
b- To adhere to their preferred profiles.
c- Both of the above.

Q6- Goals of ATM:

a- Maintain or increase the existing level of safety.
b- Accommodate deferent types of equipped aircraft.
c- Both of the above.

Q7- Objectives of ATS:

a- Prevent collisions between aircraft.
b- Provide advice and information useful for flights.
c- Both of the above.

Q8- Objectives of ATFM:

a- Ensure an optimum flow of air traffic.
b- Assist ATC to meet it's objectives.
c- Both are correct.
Q9- Objectives of ASM:
a- Maximize the utilization of available airspace.
b- Achieving the most control of airspace.
c- Both of the above.

Q10- Controlled aerodrome is:

a- That aerodrome where ATM service is provided.
b- That aerodrome where ATC service is provided.
c- That aerodrome where ASM service is provided.

Q11- Clearances are issued to VFR flights when:

a- They constitute aerodrome traffic.
b- They follow VFR chart.
c- They fly in class E.

Q12- ATC clearances are issued to VFR flights to provide:

a- Separation between VFR flights and IFR flights in the traffic circuit.
b- Traffic information service.
c- Advisory and alerting service.
d- None of the above.

Q13- VFR flights shall be conducted in conditions of:

a- Visibility and distance from clouds equal to those in table 1.
b- Visibility and distance from clouds greater than those in table 1.
c- Visibility and distance from clouds equal to or greater than those in table 1.

Q14- VFR flights shall not be operated if:

a- The ceiling is less than 1500 ft or,
b- Ground visibility is less than 5 km.
c- All of the above.

Q15- VFR flights shall not be operated at night unless:

a- Authorized by ATS unit under special VFR.
b- Approved by the aircraft operator.
c- previous permission from CAA.

Q16- VFR flights shall not be operated within controlled airspace:

a- Between sunset and sunrise.
b- Above FL145.
c- All of the above.
Q17- VFR flights shall not be operated outside controlled airspace:
a- Between sunset and sunrise.
b- Above FL145.
c- All of the above.

Q18- VFR flights shall not fly over congested areas of cities except when:
a- Necessary for take-off and landing.
b- By permission from the appropriate authority.
c- Both of the above.

Q19- The ATS unit may exempt the pilot of an aircraft from flight plan
submission:
a- When flying in a local flying area within 20 NM from aerodrome.
b- The aircraft will return to the aerodrome without intermediate landing.
c- All of the above.

Q20- Special VFR flights:

a- Subject to ATC authorization.
b- Handled individually.
c- All of the above.

Q21- Aircraft flying according to IFR shall be equipped with:

a- Suitable instruments.
b- Navigation aids appropriate to the route flown.
c- All of the above.

Q22- Minimum level for IFR flights is:

a- Altitude 3000ft.
b- Lowest usable flight level.
c- The level which is not below the minimum flight altitude.

Q23- An IFR flight operating outside controlled airspace:

a- Shall maintain two-way radio communication with the appropriate ATS unit.
b- May contact any available ATC unit for traffic purposes.
c- None of the above.

Q24- Flights shall be IFR:

a- when above FL 145 within controlled airspace.
b- when above FL 195 outside controlled airspace.
c- If filed IFR flight plan even when in VMC.
d- All of the above.
Q25- Contents of ATC clearance are:
a- Aircraft identification and clearance limit.
b- Route of flight and level.
c- Any necessary instructions and information.
d- All of the above.

Q26- The pilot is strongly advised to file a flight plan because of:
a- The sequence of his flight.
b- His company regulations.
c-The difficulties of search and rescue in Libya.

Q27- The flight plan shall be submitted in the form of:

a- The company.
b- C A A .
c- I C A O .

Q28- The flight plan can be filed by one of the following:

a- Pilot of the aircraft.
b- Flight dispatcher holding type rating of the aircraft.
c- All correct.

Q29- The requirement to submit a flight plan within the territory of Libya is:
a- Compulsory.
b- Not required.
c-Required for international flight.

Q30- Through flight plan is accepted for domestic flights at:

a- International aerodromes.
b- National aerodromes.
c- aerodromes without adequate communications.

Q31- A flight plan for domestic flights shall be submitted :

a- At least 50 minutes prior to EOBT.
b- At least 40 minutes prior to EOBT.
c- At least 30 minutes prior to EOBT.

Q32- A new flight plan shall be submitted in the event of a delay of:
a- one hour of ETD.
b- 30 minutes of ETD.
c- 15 minutes of ETD.
Q33- The flight plan shall be submitted at:
a- The ( ARO ) or ATS unit of the departure aerodrome.
b- The air line company operations.
c- None of the above.

Q34- When no ( ARO ) the flight plan shall be submitted :

a- To the aerodrome ATS unit.
b- by the phone or any communication means.
c- during flight.
d- All of the above.

Q35- FIR boundary estimates are required for:

a- International IFR flights.
b- International VFR flights.
c- Both of the above.

Q36- Flight plan form shall be strictly followed if:

a- the flight plan submitted by phone.
b- It sent to the aerodrome ATS unit.
c- All of the above.

Q37- Flight information service shall be provided to:

a- All aircraft are likely to be affected by the information.
b- IFR traffic in the uncontrolled airspace.
c- VFR traffic in the uncontrolled airspace.

Q38- The following are some of flight information services:

a- SIGMET and AIRMET information.
b- Radioactive materials released in the atmosphere.
c- Changes in the radio navigation service.
d- All of the above.

Q39- Operational flight information concerning radio navigation and

aerodromes shall be:
a- Provided as AIP supplements.
b- Provided to ATC units.
c- provided in an operationally integrated form.

Q40- Voice ATIS broadcasts shall be provided at:

a- Any aerodrome.
b- Aerodromes when there is a requirement to reduce load on the ATC VHF.
c- None of the above.
Q41- ATIS may be provided on the voice channel of the navigation aid if:
a- Discrete frequency is not available.
b- VHF frequency is not practicable.
c- All of the above.

Q42- ATIS shall be continuous, repetitive and:

a- for international service in English language.
b- IATA abbreviated language.
c- None of the above.

Q43- Whenever ATIS is provided it shall:

a- relate to one aerodrome.
b- relate to two aerodromes if they are in one TMA.
c- All of the above.

Q44- ATIS shall be:

a- Updated if significant changes occurred.
b- Updated if any changes occurred.
c- None of the above.

Q45- The preparation and dissemination of ATIS is the responsibility of:

a- Aerodrome control tower.
b- Approach control unit.
c- One of the above.

Q46- When rapidly changing meteorological conditions the ATIS message shall
indicate that:
a- Information will be received soon.
b- Information will be given on initial contact with the appropriate ATS unit.
c- Information will be given at any other time.

Q47- ATIS information shall be extracted from:

a- NASA weather information.
b- International weather report agency.
c- Local meteorological routine or special report.

Q48-If prescribed aircraft provided with ATIS shall be provided with:

a- Runway visual range.
b- Altimeter setting.
c- Braking action.
Q49- AIP and NOTAM information shall be provided on ATIS:
a- At night.
b- In exceptional circumstances.
c- When the ceiling is less than 3000 ft.

Q50- ATIS may contain information to:

a- Departing aircraft.
b- Arriving aircraft.
c- Departing and arriving aircraft.
d- All of the above.

Q51- Alerting service shall be provided to:

a- All aircraft provided with ATS.
b- All aircraft filed flight plan.
c- Aircraft subjected to unlawful interference.
d- All of the above.

Q-52. flight information center or area control center shall forward information
of an A/C in an emergency within the FIR to :
a- RCC
b- ATM
c- None of the above

Q-53. Notification should be made to adjacent area regarding an A/C in an

emergency unless it is :
a- No phone to make a call
b- Superfluous.
c- 150 nm away or more.

Q-54. Uncertainty phase is:

a- No contact from an A/C for 30 min after the time a contact should have been
received
b- The A/C failed to arrive within 30 min from ETA passed by pilot or calculated by
ATC whichever is later
c- Both are correct

Q-55. Alert Phase is:

a- No contact with A/C and no information from any other sources
b- If land clearance was issued and the A/C failed to land within 5 min from ETA and
ATC failed to re-establish contact with A/C
c- Information received indicates that A/C efficiency has been impaired
d- A/C subject to unlawful interference
e- All of the above .
Q-56. Distress phase is:
a- Further unsuccessful contact with A/C and probability that A/C is in distress
b- Fuel on board is considered exhausted or insufficient
c- A/C efficiency been impaired and forced landing is likely
d- The A/C is about to make or has made a forced landing except when no immediate
assistance required
e- All of the above.

Q-57. Notification regarding A/C in an emergency shall contain the following

information:
a- INCERFA , ALERFA , DETRESFA , as appropriate
b- Nature of emergency , significant information from flight plan.
c- Last position report , color and distinctive mark of A/C
d- Dangerous goods and other pertinent remarks
e- All of the above .

Q-58. RCC shall without delay be furnished with :

a- Any useful additional information.
b- Emergency no longer exists
c- Both of the above.

Q-59. In an emergency , ATS unit shall use all available communication facilities
to :
a- Maintain contact with A/C in an emergency and to request ( news ) of A/C
b- To facilitate the strips of departing traffic
c- None of the above

Q-60. Plotting A/C in an emergency on a chart in order to :

a- Determine the exact future position of A/C
b- Determine the probable position of A/C
c- Calculate the flight time of A/C

Q-61. Flights operating in the vicinity of an A/C in an emergency shall be :

a- Ignored
b- Plotted
c- Controlled

Q-62. Notification of operator regarding his A/C which is in alert or uncertainty

phase be prior to RCC when :
a- At day time
b- Requested
c- Practicable
Q-63. A/C operating in the vicinity of an A/C in an emergency shall be informed
by :
a- Exact position of the A/C to avoid
b- Nature of emergency
c- The level crossed by that A/C

Q-64.No references to be made in ATS air-ground communication regarding

A/C subjected to unlawful interference unless :
a- the pilot requested to do so.
b- That action will not aggravate the situation
c- None of the above

Q-65. Search and rescue services in Libya organized in accordance with :

a- ICAO annex 2
b- ICAO annex 5
c- ICAO annex 12

Q-66. Libyan Search and rescue services in Libya is provided by :

a- Libyan civil governmental agency
b- Libyan civil private agency
c- Libyan Arab air force in cooperation with LYCAA.

Q-67. Who are responsible to carry out SAR for A/C in distress within A/D
rescue area :
a- A/D control tower
b- Aerodrome administration
c- Firefighting department

Q-68. What is the radius of the A/D rescue area :

a- 8 km
b- 10 km
c- 15 km

Q-69. SAR abbreviations published in :

a- ICAO DOC 4444
b- ICAO DOC 7630
c- ICAO DOC 8400

Q-70. SAR frequencies are :

a- 121.5 MHZ of 234 MHZ and 406 MHZ
b- 121.5 MHZ of 243 MHZ and 406 MHZ
c- 121.5 MHZ of 243 MHZ and 604 MHZ
Q-70. Notified accidents:
a- Injuries to any persons , fatal or other wise
b- Fire or suspicious of fire aboard A/C
c- Substantial damage in the aircraft
d- All of the above

Q-71. A/C accident notification shall include :

a- Type of the A/C and pilot name
b- Owner or operator Name
c- Air crew name & number
d- Flight type & number
e- Date & time of accident
f- All of the above

Q-72. Decode RCP :

a- Radio Com position
b- Radio Com procedure
c- Rules of current procedure

Q-73. Aerodrome tower and approach unit shall be kept informed of the
operationally significant condition of :
a- Movement area
b- The existence of temporary hazards
c- All of the above

Q-74. ATS units shall be kept informed of the operational status of :

a- Navigation aids
b- Visual aids essential for the A/C air maneuvers
c- Visual aids essential for the A/C surface movement
d- All of the above

Q-75. Position report for traffic from : Malta – Cairo - Tunis :

a- 10 min before entering TPI FIR
b- 5 min before entering TPI FIR
c- 15 min before entering TPI FIR

Q-76. Position report for traffic from : Ndjamena - Khartoum :

a- 10 min before entering TPI FIR
b- 5 min before entering TPI FIR
c- 15 min before entering TPI FIR
77-The aeronautical information service is a service provided for the collection
and dissemination of:
a. Clearances.
b. Instructions.
c. Information.

78-The aeronautical information service must be provided to:

a. Flight operations.
b. Services responsible for flight information service.
c. the service responsible for the preflight information.
d- All of the above.
d. None of the above.

79-The state concerned shall remain responsible for the information:

a. Received.
b. Published.
c. Heard about.

80-Where 24 hours service is not provided, service shall be available:

a. within the FIR plus hours before entering the concerned FIR.
b. Hours after leaving the area of responsibility of the AIS.
c. None of the above.

81-Where the state designate more than international NOTAM office, it shall:
a. declare that service must be provided 24 hours a day.
b. define extent of responsibility and territory covered by each office.
c. All of the above.

82-One copy of each of the elements of integrated aeronautical information

package that have been requested by a contracting state shall be:
a. ignored.
b. Without charge.
c. None of the above.

83-To identify a restricted area shall be the nationality letters for location
indicator assigned to the state plus the letter:
a. D.
b. P.
c. R.
84- Recommendation, when a prohibited, restricted or danger area is
established, it should be:
a. As big as possible for clarity.
b. As small as possible.
c. None of the above.

85- The AIP issued by or with the:

a. Authority of a state.
b. Briefing office
c. Ministry of communications.

86- The AIP is a publication containing information of a:

a. Short duration.
b. Lasting character.
c. All of the above.

87- When practicable, the AIP form designed to:

a. be Easy to carry.
c. Facilitate their use in flight.
d. All of the above.

88- The AIP shall include in part I – General (GEN):

a. A list of significant differences.
b. Names of the cities in the state.
c. All of the above.

89- Aeronautical charts may:

a. be form part of the AIP.
b. be distributed separately.
c. All of the above.

90- Each AIP shall:

a. be self-contained.
b. Include a table of contents.
c. All of the above.

91- When 2 or more states combine to issue a joint AIP, this shall be clear both:
a. On the cover.
b. In the table of contents.
c. All of the above.
92- Each AIP shall not duplicate information:
a. On the cover sheet.
b. within it self.
c. None of the above.

93- A checklist giving the current date of each page in the AIP series shall be
reissued:
a. Once a year.
b. Twice a year.
c. All of the above.

94- Each AIP shall be dated, in the case of AIP issued in loose-leaf form, each
page shall be dated, the date shall indicate clearly the:
a. Day, month and year.
b. Day, month (by name) and year.
c. None of the above.

95- A checklist giving the current date of each page in the AIP series shall be
reissued frequently to assist the user in maintaining:
a. current publication.
b. the AIP.
c. the part GEN up to date.

96- AIP shall be amended or reissued at such regular intervals as may be

necessary to keep it:
a. clear and understood.
b. organized.
c. Up to date

97- Recourse to hand amendments or annotations shall be:

a. used frequently.
b. avoided.
c. kept to the minimum.

98- The normal method of amendment shall be by means of:

a. Entering new sheets.
b. Taking out old sheets.
c. Replacement sheets.

99- AIP amendment is a:

a. Permanent changes to the information contained in the AIP.
b. Temporary changes to the information contained in the AIP.
c. Changes of long duration.
100- AIP supplement is a:
a. Temporary changes of long duration.
b. Information of short duration containing extensive text / graphics.
c. All of the above.
d. None of the above.

101- Each AIP amendment shall be allocated a serial number which shall be:
a. Odd numbers.
b. Even number.
c. Consecutive numbers.

102- Each AIP amendment page including the cover sheet shall display a:
a. Publication date.
b. effective date.
c. All of the above.

103- Each AIP amendment including the cover sheet, shall display:
a. An effective date.
b. A cancellation date.
c. None of the above.

104- A brief indication of the subjects affected by the amendment shall be given
on the AIP amendment:
a. First sheet.
b. Last sheet.
c. Cover sheet.

105- A checklist of AIP supplement currently in force shall be issued at intervals

of not more than:
a. One year.
b. One month.
c. One week.

106- AIP supplement shall be printed plain – language list of valid NOTAM
issued through the medium of the:
a. Week.
b. Month
c. Year.

107- Each AIP supplement shall be allocated a serial number which shall be
consecutive and based on:
a. the calendar year.
b. appropriate authority decision.
c. None of the above.
108- AIP supplement shall be kept in the AIP as long as:
a. All of their contents remain valid.
b. Some of their contents remain valid.
c. All of the above.

109- AIP, AIP amendment and AIP supplement shall be made available:
a. any time.
b. by the most expeditious means.
c. All of the above.

110- The new Libyan AIP structure consists of:

a. 7 main parts.
b. 5 main parts.
c. 3 main parts.

111- NOTAM is a notice distributed by means of:

a. Radio frequencies.
b. Telecommunication.
c. None of the above.

112- NOTAM shall be originated and issued promptly whenever the information
to be distributed is of:
a. A temporary nature and of short duration.
b. An operationally significant permanent changes.
c. A temporary changes of long duration are made at short notice.
d. All of the above.

113- Information of short duration containing extensive text and / or graphics is

published as:
a. A NOTAM.
b. An AIP amendment.
c. An AIP supplement.

114- NOTAMS are published when it is necessary to disseminate information on

direct operational significance which is:
a. Not requiring advanced distribution.
b. Not appropriate to AIP but needs immediate distribution.
c. Appropriate to AIP but needs immediate distribution.

115- Which information do not qualify to originate and issue a NOTAM:

a. Establishment, closure or significant change to operations of aerodrome (s) or
runways:
b. Un serviceability of instruction signs on the aerodrome movement area.
c. Changes to and limitations on availability of fuel, oil and oxygen.
116- Which information is to be originated and issued by a NOTAM:
a. Temporary obstructions in the vicinity of an aerodrome which do not affect safe
operation of a/ c.
b. Occurrence or correction of major defects or impediment in the maneuvering area.
c. Routine maintenance work on aprons and taxiways which does not affect the safe
movement of a / c.

117- The basic purpose of any NOTAM is to disseminate:

a. Information in advance of the event of which it relates.
b. Clearances in advance of the event of which it relates.
c. All of the above.

118- When an AIP amendment or an AIP supplement is published in accordance

with AIRAC procedures, NOTAM shall be originated giving:
a. A brief description of the contents.
b. The effective date and reference number to the amendment or supplement.
c. All of the above.
d. None of the above.

119- NOTAM shall remain in force until:

a. The next checklist is issued.
b. Further notice by AIS.
c. All of the above.
d. None of the above.

120- An advance notice shall be given of the activation of established danger,

restricted or prohibited areas at least:
a. One month
b. Seven days.
c. 24 hours.

121- NOTAM notifying serviceability of aid to air navigation, facilities or

communication services should give:
a. An estimated of the period of unserviceably.
b. The time at which restoration of service is expected.
c. All of the above.

122- A NOTAM series consists of a letter and a 4 digit number plus stroke plus 2
digit number shall be:
a. the serial number and the day.
b. the serial number and the month.
c. the serial number and the year.
123- Each NOTAM shall be transmitted as:
a. An extensive text and / or graphic.
b. A single telecommunication message.
c. None of the above.

124- Location indicators included in the text of a NOTAM shall be those

contained in:
a. Doc 4444.
b. Doc 8126.
c. Doc 7910.

125- To identify a NOTAM series, letters A to Z may be used, with the exception
of:
a. S and T.
b. S and R.
c. S and P.

126- A special series of NOTAM notifying the presence or removal of hazardous

conditions due to snow is:
a. NOTAM.
b. SNOWTAM.
c. ASHTAM.

127- The NOTAM qualifier item Q is divided into:

a. 4 fields.
b. 6 fields.
c. 8 fields

128- The NOTAM identifier consist of letters from:

a. A to G.
b. A to H.
c. A to I.

129- In NOTAMN the date – time group uses a ten – figure group giving:
a. Year, month, day, hours and minutes in UTC.
b. Day, month, year, hours and minutes in UTC.
c. Hours, minutes, day, month and year in UTC.

130- In NOTAM a date – time group shall be used with the exception of:
a. NOTAMC.
b. NOTAMN.
c. NOTAMR.
131- NOTAMR is:
a. a Cancellation NOTAM.
b. a New NOTAM.
c. a Replacement NOTAM.

132- NOTAMC is:

a. a Cancellation NOTAM.
b. a New NOTAM.
c. a Replacement NOTAM.

133- The AIRAC shall be distributed by the AIS unit, in advance of the effective
date at least:
a. 7 days.
b. 28 days.
c. 42 days.

134- AIRAC shall be distributed in advance of the effective date, with the
objective of reaching recipients at least:
a. 28 days.
b. 42 days.
c. 56 days.

135- The use of effective date in the AIRAC cycle which occurs between 21 DEC
and 17 JAN should be:
a. Avoided
b. used.
c. None of the above.

136- The significant dates associated with the AIRAC system are the:
a. Effective dates.
b. Publication dates.
c. Latest date for the raw data
d. All of the above.

137- AIC means:

a- Aeronautical information control.
b- Aviation information center.
c- Aeronautical information circular.

138- AIC shall be originated to promulgate information that:

a- qualify under the specification in the AIP.
b- change to and limitation in oil, fuel availability.
c- concerning technical, legislative and administrative matters.
139- AIC shall be originated whenever to promulgate:
a-Long term forecast of any major change legislative, procedures and facilities.
b-Information liable to affect flight safety.
c-All of the above.

140- AIC:
a- should be allocated a serial number.
b- shall be allocated a serial number.
c- must be allocated a serial number.

141- A check list of AIC in force shall be issued:

a- every 3 months.
b- every 6 months.
c- every year.

142- International AIC shall be given as:

a- NOTAM distribution.
b- local distribution.
c- AIP distribution.

143- Series of AIC,s used in Libya are:

a- 2 series ( A and B ).
b- 3 series ( A , B and C ).
c- 4 series ( A , B , D and E ).

144- Example of A/D emergencies :

a- A/C emergencies
b- Public health
c- All of the above

145- A/D emergencies exercises :

a- May contain procedures for periodic testing
b- Shall contain procedures for periodic testing
c- None of the above

146- A/D emergencies plan shall be tested by conducting :

a- Full scale A/D emergencies exercises
b- Partial A/D emergencies exercises to correct any deficiencies
c- All of the above
147- A/D emergencies in difficult environment :
a- Shall include establishment , testing and assessment
b- Should include establishment , testing and assessment
c- May include establishment , testing and assessment

148- Objectives of A/D rescue and firefighting services are to save lives in case
of :
a- Flying over inhabited areas or else where
b- Accident or incident occurring at an A/D or its vicinity
c- None of the above

149- Water amount for foam production and firefighting service provided shall
be in accordance with :
a- A/C category
b- Number of passengers on board
c- A/D category

150- Rescue and firefighting service has to achieve response time not exceeding :
a- 5 min
b- 7 min
c- 3 min

151- Rescue and firefighting Personnel shall participate in live fire drills
commensurate with :
a- Type of A/C
b- Rescue and firefighting equipment in use
c- Pressure feed fuel fire
d- All of the above

152- Disabled A/C removal requires :

a- Plan and recovery equipment
b- Permission from CAA
c- None of the above

153- Ground services of A/C consist of :

a- Fire extinguishing equipment
b- Personnel trained in its use
c- Means of quickly summoning the rescue and firefighting service just in case
d- All of the above

154- Fire truck is required while A/C refueling when :

a- Passengers are embarking
b- Passengers are disembarking
c- All of the above
155- Ground equipment shall be positioned while A/C refueling to allow :
a- Expeditious evacuation
b- A ready escape route
c- All of the above

156- Aerodrome vehicle operations and traffic rules are contained in :

a- DOC 9433
b- DOC 8626
c- DOC 9476

GOOD LUCK