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Q 01: The engine generators and APU generator are rated at _____
KVA.

A: 50
B: 70
C: 90
D: 110

Q 02: The number 1 AC bus channel normally supplies power to

_____ and to the _____ bus which supplies power to the ______
bus.

A: TR2 / AC ESS SHED / DC ESS SHED

B: TR1 / AC ESS SHED / DC ESS
C: TR1 / AC ESS / AC ESS SHED
D: TR1 / AC ESS / DC ESS SHED

Q 03: The normal priority for supplying electrical power to the

AC busses is:

A: External power, engine generators then APU

B: External power, APU, then engine generators
C: APU, external power then engine generators
D: Engine generators, external power then APU

Q 04: The BATTERY BUS is normally powered by:

A: DC BUS 2
B: DC BUS 1 and DC BUS 2
C: DC bus 1 through a DC tie control relay.
D: DC bus 2 through a DC tie control relay.

Q 05: The A-320 has _______ batteries in its main electrical

system.

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A: 1
B: 2
C: 3
D: 3 (4 when ETOPS capable)

Q 06: When no other power is available in flight, the static

inverter converts _____ power to AC power for the ______ bus;
and ______ powers the _______ bus.

A: BAT1 DC / AC ESS bus / BAT2 / DC ESS

B: BAT1 DC / AC ESS SHED / BAT2 / DC ESS SHED
C: BAT1 DC / AC ESS bus / BAT2 / DC ESS SHED
D: BAT1 DC / AC ESS bus / DC ESS

Q 07: An AC ESS FEED switch located on the overhead panel shifts

the power source for the AC ESS bus from:

A: AC bus1 to AC bus 2
B: AC bus 1 to AC Grnd/Flt bus
C: AC bus 2 to AC bus 1

Q 08: Which of the following AC busses can be powered by the

emergency generator?

A: AC bus 1
B: AC bus 2
C: AC ESS bus / AC ESS SHED bus

Q 09: The RAT is connected directly (mechanically) to the

Emergency Generator

A: True
B: False

Q 10: The emergency generator supplies power as long as:

A: The landing gear is down.

B: The RAT is deployed.
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C: The RAT is deployed and the landing gear is down
D: The landing gear is up.

Q 11: After landing, in the emergency electrical configuration:

the batteries automatically connect to the DC BAT bus when speed
decreases below _______ knots.

A: 50
B: 70
C: 90
D: 100

Q 12: The BAT FAULT light will illuminate when:

A: Battery voltage is low

B: Charging current increases at an abnormal rate
C: Charging current decreases at an abnormal rate.

Q 13: Do not depress the IDG DISCONNECT switch for more than
_______ to prevent damage to the disconnect mechanism.

A: 3 seconds
B: 7 seconds
C: 10 seconds
D: 15 seconds

Q 14: The IDG Fault light indicates:

A: An IDG oil overheat

B: IDG low oil pressure.
C: IDG low oil pressure or IDG oil overheat
D: IDG has been disconnected

Q 15: If normal electrical power is lost; essential cockpit

lighting is maintained for the:

A: Captain’s instrument panel.

B: Standby compass
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C: Right dome light (provided the dome selector is not off).
D: All of the above.

Q 16: You enter a dark cockpit, what action is necessary before

checking the battery voltages?

A: You have to check that the external power is on.

B: You have to ensure that at least one battery is on.
C: You have to ensure that both batteries are on.
D: You have to verify that both batteries are off.

Q 17: Having started the APU, how can you get the APU generator
to power the electrical system?

A: The APU generator must be switch on.

B: By pushing the EXT PWR pushbutton thus disconnecting the
external power.
C: By pushing the BUS TIE pushbutton.
D: You are unable to as the APU power output is outside normal
parameters.

Q 18: Are there any limitations associated with disconnecting an

IDG?

A: Never disconnect an IDG in flight, or push the IDG disconnect

push button for more than 30 seconds.
B: There is no limitation
C: Never disconnect an IDG in flight, or push the IDG disconnect
push button for more than 5 seconds.
D: Never disconnect an IDG unless the engine is running, nor
push the IDG disconnect push button for more than 3 seconds.

Q 19: Which voltage requires recharging or replacing the

batteries?

A: 20 volts or less.
B: 24 volts or less.
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C: 25 volts or less.
D: 26 volts or less.

Q 20: The APU is supplying the electrical system. What is the

order of priority for the different generators?

A: Engines, external power, APU.

B: APU, engines, external power.
C: External power, engines, APU.
D: APU, external power, engines.

Q 21: What is the significance of the green collared circuit

breakers?

A: Green collared circuit breakers are pulled when flying on

battery power only.
B: Green collared circuit breakers are monitored by the ECAM.
C: Green collared circuit breakers are not to be reset.
D: Green collared circuit breakers are AC powered.

Q 22: With the EMER EXIT LT selector in the ARM position, which
situation will activate the emergency lights and exit signs?

A: AC SHED bus unpowered

B: AC bus #1 unpowered
C: DC ESS SHED bus unpowered
D: DC bus #2 unpowered

Q 23: If batteries are the only source of power in flight, how

long will battery power be available?

A: Between 22 and 30 minutes depending on equipment in use.

B: Until the APU is started.
C: Two hours and 30 minutes dependent on equipment in use.
D: 45 minutes dependent on equipment in use.

Q 24: What is the minimum voltage when conducting a BATTERY

CHECK?
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A: 28 volts.
B: Less than 60 amps in 10 seconds.
C: Greater than 24 volts.
D: Greater than 25 volts.

Q 25: A battery fault light will illuminate when:

A: The batteries have auto disconnected due to low voltage.

B: Battery voltage drops below a predetermined level.
C: Battery charging current increases at an abnormal rate.

Q 26: Which flight control computer will be inoperative with

gear extension while in the Emergency Electrical Configuration?

A: FAC 1 and ELAC 1.

B: SEC 1
C: SEC 1 and ELAC 1
D: FAC 1

Q 27: If the battery voltages are below the minimum, how do you
charge them?

A: You have to call a mechanic because the batteries can only be

charged by maintenance.
B: I have to check that the BAT pushbuttons are on and switch
the external power on.
C: I have to switch the external power to ON and switch the
batteries off.
D: I have to start the APU as the batteries can only be charged
by the APU generator.

Q 28: What is the function of APU GEN push button located

on the overhead electrical panel?

A: Push this button to automatically start the APU.

B: When selected to OFF the APU generator field is de-energized.
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C: Both are correct.

Q 29: Is it possible to parallel generators?

A: Of course yes.
B: Only with the RAT deployed.
C: The electrical system will not allow “paralleling” of
generators.
D: Only one engine generator may be paralleled with the APU.

Q 30: While operating on Emergency Electrical Power with the

landing gear lowered which of the following control laws is in
effect?

A: Backup.
B: Direct.
C: Alternate.
D: Backup or alternate

Q 31: What cockpit lighting is available during an emergency

electrical situation?

A: Emergency path lighting only.

B: Right side Dome light, main panel flood lights (left two
columns only), and the standby compass light.
C: Located on normal circuit breaker panels.
D: Right side dome light, main panel flood lights, and the
standby compass light.

Q 32: What is the function of the GEN 1 LINE push button?

A: When selected OFF the avionics compartment isolation valves

close.
B: When selected OFF the #1 generator powers all AC busses.
C: When selected OFF generator # 1 is removed from all busses
but continues to power one fuel pump in each wing.

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Q 33: During a routine flight, which of the following would
result after the loss of Gen #2 and the subsequent start of the
APU?

A: The APU would now power both sides of the electrical system.
B: All systems return to normal and the RAT must be restowed.
C: Eng gen #1 continues to power AC bus #1 and downstream
systems. The APU powers AC bus #2 and downstream systems.

Q 34: When does the RAT automatically deploy?

A: With the loss of two hydraulic systems.

B: Electrical power to both AC BUS #1 & #2 is lost and the
aircraft speed is above 100 knots.
C: Both are correct.

Q 35: During the five seconds it takes for the RAT to extend:

A: The BATTERIES power both BATT HOT busses, ESS DC SHED, and
ESS AC SHED through the STATIC INVERTER.
B: The BATTERIES power both BATT HOT busses, ESS DC, and ESS AC
through the STATIC INVERTER.
C: The STATIC INVERTER powers both BATT HOT busses, ESS DC, and
ESS AC through the ESS AC SHED busses.
D: The BATTERIES power both BATT HOT busses.

Q 36: The purpose of the AUTO BUS TIE is to allow either engine-
driven IDG to automatically power both main AC buses in the
event of a generator loss until either ground power or the APU
generator is activated.

A: True.
B: False.

Q 37: When will the RAT & EMER GEN red FAULT light illuminate?

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A: When the EMER GEN is not supplying electrical power, AC
busses #1 & #2 are unpowered and the nose gear is up.
B: When the RAT is deployed using hydraulic RAT MAN ON push
button.
C: Both are correct.

Q 38: What is the significance of the circuit breakers on the

overhead panel?

A: They are not monitored by ECAM.

B: Cannot be reset.
C: They may be operational in the Emergency Electrical
Configuration.
D: They are mainly AC powered.

Q 39: If both engine generators are powering the system, and one
subsequently fails, are any busses unpowered?

A: Only the AC ESS shed bus.

B: No, but some loads are shed in both main galleys.
C: Yes, those associated with the failed generator.

Q 40: How many times can you reset a circuit breaker?

A: Once.
B: Once, if authorized by the procedures.
C: Twice.
D: Twice, if authorized by the procedures.

Q 41: On the cockpit overhead panel, there is a three position

EMERGENCY EXIT Light switch. What lights are associated with
this switch?

A: Exit signs, emergency lights, and escape path lighting.

B: Exit signs, emergency lights, main panel flood lights, and
escape path lighting.

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C: Exit signs, emergency lights, dome lights, main panel flood
lights, and the standby compass light.

Q 42: Which flight control computers are operational in the

Emergency Electrical Power configuration (gear down and
batteries powering the system)?

A: All are operational.

B: ELAC 1, SEC 1, and FAC 1.
C: ELAC 1 and 2, SEC 1 and 2, FAC 1.
D: ELAC 1 and SEC 1.

Q 43: Which radios are inoperative with gear extension while in

the emergency electrical configuration?

A: DME 1 and transponder 1.

B: DME 1, DDRMI, and transponder 1.
C: DME, and transponder 1.
D: ILS 2, DME, and ADF.

Q 44: While operating on Emergency Electrical Power with the

landing gear lowered which of the following statements is
correct?

A: If the APU is not operating it should be started at this

time.
B: The APU will not start until the aircraft has come to a
complete stop and all power has been removed for 15 seconds.
C: On the ground at 100 knots, the DC BATTERY BUS automatically
reconnects to the batteries allowing APU start.
D: At 70 knots ESS AC is disconnected from the batteries.

Q 45: If during a normal flight the BUS TIE push button is

depressed to “OFF”, what effect would this have on power to
the busses?

A: None.
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B: All power would be lost and the aircraft would be powered by
the batteries until the RAT was up to speed.
C: The power transfer would switch to the opposite bus.
D: This is not possible as the bus tie contactors are locked out
during flight.

Q 46: While operating on Emergency Electrical Power (EMER GEN

powering the system, FAC #1 reset) which of the following
control laws are in effect?
A: Manual
B: Alternate.
C: Backup
D: Manual and backup

Q 47: Can you reconnect an IDG in flight?

A: Yes, but only after contacting maintenance control.

B: Yes, push and hold the IDG pb until the GEN fault light is no
longer illuminated.
C: No, it is not possible.

Q 48: Which communication and navigation radios are operational

in the Emergency Electrical Configuration with the EMER GEN
powering the system?

A: ACP 1 and 2, VHF 1, HF, RMP 1, VOR 1, and ILS 1.

B: VHF 1, RMP 1, VOR 1.
C: RMP #1 & #2, VHF #1, HF (if equipped), ACP #1, VOR #1 and ILS
#1.
D: All radios are lost.

Q 49: Which condition will automatically illuminate the escape

lights?

A: AC ESS SHED bus not powered.

B: Loss of power to the AC bus 1.
C: DC ESS BUS not powered.
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D: DC ESS SHED bus not powered.

Q 50: What is the meaning of the green AVAIL light?

A: External power is plugged in and parameters are normal. You

must push the external power to connect it
B: External power is available to the batteries only.
C: The external power panel door has been opened
D: External power is supplying the aircraft systems

Q 51: What does the blue EXT PWR ON light mean?

A: External power is plugged in and parameters are normal

B: External power is supplying the aircraft’s electrical
system.
C: There is a fault with the external power.

Q 52: If EXTERNAL power is available and within limits:

A: It will automatically close the bus tie contactors’s when

connected by the ground crew.
B: The green AVAIL light will illuminate on the EXT PWR push
button.
C: The BUS TIE push button illuminates.

Q 53: Is it possible to determine the source of power for

aircraft busses

A: It is indicated on the electrical schematic overhead.

B: No it is not possible.
C: Yes, press the ECAM ELEC push button and view the electrical
schematic on the ECAM
D: Only when operating in the Emergency Electrical
Configuration.

Q 54: Both batteries are charged by the external power unit.

Approximately how long does the charging process take?

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A: 10 minutes.
B: 20 minutes.
C: 30 minutes.
D: Between 30 and 45 minutes.

Q 55: While operating on Emergency Electrical Power (EMER GEN

powering the system) what should the crew accomplish prior to
lowering the landing gear?

A: Check to see that the FMGC has auto tuned the appropriate NAV
facility for the approach to be accomplished.
B: Depress the guarded RMP NAV push button and tune the
appropriate NAV facility and course for the approach to be
accomplished.
C: Both are correct.

Q 56: The GALLEY FAULT light illuminates when any generator is

exceeding 80% of its rated output.

A: True.
B: False.
(Note - The GALLEY FAULT light illuminates when any generator is
exceeding 100% of its rated output.)

Q 57: If the source of power for the ESS AC bus is lost, does
another source of power automatically power the bus?

A: Yes, transfer is automatic.

B: Yes, only if AUTO was selected on the AC ESS FEED push
button.
C: No, this must be done by the crew.

Q 58: What would cause the GALLEY fault light to illuminate?

A: The flight attendants have all the coffee makers and ovens on
at once.
B: The Main Galley has shed.
C: The load on any generator is above 100% of its rated output.
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D: The Aft Galley has shed.

Q 59: While operating on Emergency Electrical Power (EMER GEN

powering the system) how is it possible to properly complete the
ECAM checklist with only an upper display?

A: Depress and hold the specific ECAM page push button on the
ECAM control panel.
B: Transfer occurs automatically.
C: This is not possible. Use the cockpit operating manual.

Q 60: After IDG disconnection why do you get a GALLEY SHED

indication on the SD?

A: It is a reminder to push the GALLEY pushbutton to manually

shed the main galley.
B: It is a reminder to get the flight attendants to switch off
galley equipment to decrease the load on the remaining
generator.
C: It is a reminder that the main galley has been shed
automatically following the loss of one generator.

Q 61: Which busses will be powered after the RAT is extended and
the EMER GEN begins producing power?

A: BATT HOT busses, ESS DC, ESS DC SHED, ESS AC and ESS AC SHED.
B: The STATIC INVERTER would power both HOT BATT busses, ESS DC
and ESS AC through the ESS AC SHED busses.
C: The BATTERIES would power both HOT BATT busses, ESS DC and
ESS AC through the STATIC INVERTER.
D: ESS DC, ESS DC SHED, ESS AC and ESS AC SHED.

Q 62: Engine #1 has just been started and the APU is

inoperative. The EXT PWR push button blue ON light is
illuminated. Which of the statements below is correct?

A: External power is supplying all electrical needs.

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B: Engine Gen #1 is supplying AC bus #1 and the downstream
systems, and AC bus #2 through the bus tie contactors.
C: Gen #1 supplies AC bus #1 and (generally) the downstream
systems; Ext power supplies AC bus #2 .

Q 63: In cruise, you have suddenly a Master Warning and caution

comes on with ELEC EMER CONFIG and APP OFF. You notice a red
FAULT light on the RAT & EMER GEN pushbutton. What do you think
of this indication?

A: The EMER GEN is not yet supplying the system.

B: The RAT has failed. You will have to turn the batteries to
OFF.
C: The FAULT light is always on when are in ELEC EMER CONFIG.
D: The RAT has failed, you have to try to reconnect both IDG’s.

Q 64: When are the Essential Shed buses powered by the battery?

A: Never. The purpose of the shed buses is to reduce the load on

the batteries.
B: In case of double generator failure.
C: After every IDG connection

Q 65: The AC Essential bus is powered by the battery at speed

above 50 kt.

A: True.
B: False.
(Note - Below 50 kt the Essential bus is automatically shed and
the CRT’s are lost.)

Q 66: In normal electrical configuration, how is DC ESS bus

supplied:

A: From TR 1 via DC Bus 1 and DC Bat Bus

B: From ESS TR
C: From TR 2
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D: From Bat 2

Q 67: What happens in case of total loss of main generators?

A: The RAT is automatically extended and powers the yellow

system which drives the emergency generator
B: The RAT is automatically extended and powers the blue system
which drives the emergency generator
C: The RAT has to be manually extended
D: The RAT is extended and mechanically connected to the
emergency generator.

Q 68: DC Bat Bus can be supplied by:

A: DC Bus 1 or batteries
B: DC Bus 1, DC Bus 2 or batteries
C: DC Bus 2 or batteries
D: DC Bus 1 only

Q 69: Normal minimum battery voltage before APU start is:

A: No minimum
B: 27.5 Volts
C: 25.5 Volts
D: 22.5 Volts

Q 70: When disconnecting the IDG the button should be pressed:

A: For no more than 5 seconds

B: Until the fault light goes out
C: For longer than 3 seconds
D: For no more than 3 seconds

Q 71: Where can the battery voltage be checked?

A: On the ECAM elec. Page only

B: On the elec. overhead panel and ECAM E/WD
C: On the elec. overhead panel only
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D: On the elec. overhead panel and ECAM elec. Page

Q 72: In flight on batteries only, the AC ESS Shed bus and DC

ESS Shed bus are lost.

A: Yes
B: No
C: Only A/C ESS Shed Bus is lost
D: Only D/C ESS Shed Bus is lost

Q 73: The static inverter works:

A: Always
B: When aircraft speed is > 50 kt and on batteries only.
C: When one main generator fails
D: Only when generator 2 fails

Q 74: If a TR fails:

A: The other TR automatically replaces the faulty one and the

ESS TR supplies the DC Ess Bus
B: The static inverter replaces the faulty TR
C: The DC Bus on the faulty side is lost
D: The Emergency generator supplies DC power on the faulty side.

Q 75: In flight in case of loss of all main generators,

emergency generator not running, the DC ESS Bus is supplied by:

A: Hot bus 2
B: ESS TR
C: Hot Bus and ESS TR
D: Hot Bus 1

Q 76: If AC Bus 1 fails the AC ESS bus is supplied by:

A: Emer Gen.
B: The RAT
C: Static Inverter
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D: AC Bus 2

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