Question Bank - Airbus A320

Communications

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Q 01: The audio management system allows the flight crew to use:

A: All the radio communication and radio navigation facilities installed on the aircraft in transmission and reception mode.

B: The interphone system.

C: The call systems and Passenger Address (PA) system.

D: All of the above.

Q 02: How can you get the mechanics attention when he is outside the aircraft?

A: Use the MECH pushbutton on the CALLS panel which sounds an external horn.

B: Hold the PA button

C: Select the MECH transmission key on the ACP

D: Select the MECH transmission key on the ACP and hold the pushbutton for 2 seconds.

Q 03: If the VHF 3 transmission key illuminated amber showing the word “CALL”

A: An ACARS message is waiting.

B: Indicates a SELCAL

C: The N°1 flight attendant is calling

D: ATC is calling

Q 04: RMP #1 is dedicated to which VHF radios?

A: VHF 1 and 2.

B: VHF 2 and 3.

C: VHF 1 and 3.***************** VHF1 only

D: All radios.

Q 05: On RMP, the ON/OFF switch controls:

A: The power supply to the RMP.

B: Only the STBY NAV function of the RMP.

C: Only the COM function of the RMP.

Q 06: You can tune the ILS receivers to different channels.

A: Yes.

B: No.

(Note - This protects the autoland mode if the #1 autopilot fails and the #2 system assumes control.)

Q 07: If you depress the guarded NAV button, the MCDU RAD NAV pages are inhibited and the RMP controls navaid tuning.

A: True.

B: False.

Q 08: Which ACP switch configuration is correct for communication with other cockpit crew members while wearing your Oxygen Mask?

A: ACP INT/RAD switch selected to INT, INT reception knob on, loud speaker volume up.

B: INT transmission key  to on, INT reception knob on, use the sidestick push-to-talk when speaking, loud speaker volume up.

C: Both are correct.

Q 09: The AUDIO SWITCHING rotary selector allows replacement of a failed #1 or #2 ACP with ACP #3.

A: True.

B: False.

Q 10: Which statement is correct regarding the cockpit voice recorder?

A: Is automatically energized when the battery pb’s are selected on.

B: Is always active after DC electrical power is applied to the aircraft.

C: Is automatically energized when the parking brake is set.

D: Is automatically energized after the first engine start or five minutes after AC electrical power is applied to the aircraft.

(Note - It is energized automatically:- on the ground during the first 5 minutes after the AC electrical network is energized- on the ground with one engine running- in flight)

Q 11: How do you erase the CVR?

A: Press the CVR ERASE pushbutton when the aircraft is on the ground with the parking brake set.

B: Press the CVR ERASE pushbutton for 2 seconds when the aircraft is on the ground with the parking brake set

C: Press the CVR ERASE pushbutton and CVR TEST pushbuttons for 2 seconds simultaneously.

D: Press the CVR ERASE pushbutton and CVR TEST pushbuttons for 2 seconds simultaneously (with the parking brake set).

Q 12: On the ground, CVR is stopped automatically ______ after the last engine shutdown.

A: Immediately

B: 1 minute

C: 3 minutes

D: 5 minutes.

Q 13: On the ground, the crew can energize the CVR manually by pressing the GND CTL pushbutton.

A: True.

B: False.

Q 14: Only the last 60 minutes of recording are retained by the CVR.

A: True.

B: False.

(Note - 120 minutes of recording is retained by CVR)

Q 15: To make a PA announcement:

A: Depress and hold the PA transmission key push button.

B: Use the pedestal mounted headset

C: Both are correct.

Q 16: The service interphone has ______ interphone jacks and an OVRD switch located on the overhead panel.

A: Five

B: Seven

C: Eight

D: Ten

(Note - The audio lines from the interphone jacks are connected to both CDS directors.)

Q 17: When selecting the guarded RMP NAV key:

A: Manual tuning via the MCDU RAD NAV page is still possible.

B: Manual tuning via the MCDU RAD NAV page is always possible.

C: FMGC auto tuning is inhibited.

D: Manual tuning via the MCDU RAD NAV page is only possible on the offside radio.

Q 18: If an RMP fails, the selected receiver is no longer controlled by this RMP and frequencies and bars disappear from this RMP.

A: True.

B: False.

Q 19: You receive a SELCAL on VHF 2, what happens on your ACP?

A: Amber sign call flashes on VHF 2 key.

B: Three green bars come on.

C: White SELCAL appears on VHF 2 pushbutton and VHF 2 reception selector illuminates white.

D: All of the above.

Q 20: If VHF 1 is selected on RMP 2, SEL light illuminates white:

A: On RMP 2.

B: On RMP 1.

C: On RMP 1 and 2.

Q 21: In case of RMP 2 failure, VHF 2 is lost.

A: True.

B: False.

(Note - VHF 2 can still be selected on RMP 1 or RMP 3.)

Q 22: When looking at either RMP, how is it possible to determine if an RMP is selected to a VHF system it is not dedicated to?

A: The white SEL light will be illuminated on both RMP’s. This is a normal occurrence in-flight.

B: The white SEL light is illuminated on the offside RMP.

C: The white SEL light is illuminated on the onside RMP.

Q 23: If RMP navigation tuning is currently in use for VOR tuning and ATC assigns a new communication frequency, what must be done?

A: The NAV key must be deselected and then press the transfer key.

B: Tune the new frequency on the offside RMP.

C: Select the appropriate VHF communication radio transmission key, tune using the rotary selector,   press the transfer key.

Q 24: When the aircraft is in the Emergency Electrical Configuration:

A: RMP’s 1 and 2, and ACP’s 1 and 2 are both operative.

B: RMP 1 and ACP’s  1 and 2 are operative.

*C: RMP 1 and ACP 1 are operative.

D: RMP 2 and ACP’s 1 and 2 are operative.

Q 25: With the AUDIO SWITCHING knob in the CAPT3 position, the Captain uses his acoustic equipment on ACP3.

 A: True.

B: False.

(Note - The Captain has to make all the selections on ACP3)

Q 26: To communicate with a mechanic for manual start valve operation at the engine:

A: Select the INT/RAD selector to INT, and INT audio selector on.

B: Select the transmission key push button labeled INT and the INT audio selector.

C: Select the transmission key push button labeled CAB and the audio selector labeled CAB.

Note label is ATT

Q 27: The flashing amber MECH light indicates that the interphone system is faulty.

A: True.

B: False.

Q 28: What is the function of the Guarded EMER push button on the overhead panel?

A: To alert ATC of an in-flight emergency.

B: To alert the aft flight attendants of a routine need to speak to them.

C: To alert all flight attendants of a pending urgent need to speak to them.

Q 29: Which ACP transmission key will illuminate if the flight attendants are calling the cockpit?

A: PA.

B: CAB.

C: ALERT.

D: VHF3.

Q 30: Is STBY/NAV tuning possible on RMP 3.

A: Yes.

B: No.

Q 31: Normally how should you call a Flight Attendant?

A: By his or her first name.

B: Using the ACP CAB pb.

C: Using an overhead FWD or AFT call pushbutton.

D: Selecting the ATTND ADV pushbutton on.

Q 32: The BFO key enables the beat frequency oscillator for listening to the ID signal.

A: True.

B: False.

Q 33: Pressing the _____ key, on the audio control panel, allows the crew to inhibit the audio navigation signals.

A: VOICE

B: RESET

C: ATT

D: BFO

Q 34: If ATC mode selector is at AUTO:

A: Selected ATC operates only in flight.

B: Selected ATC operates when FLEX or TOGA power is selected for takeoff.

C: Selected ATC operates as soon as one engine is running.

Q 35: On ATC Control Panel, the FAULT light comes on if:

A: Selected Transponder fails.

B: System 1 or 2 has failed.

Q 36: In case of dual FMGC failure selection of radio navigation frequencies is possible with:

A: RMP 1 only.

B: RMP 1 and 2 only.

C: RMP 1, 2 and 3.

Q 37: All communications radios are controlled:

A: From the audio control panels (ACPs)

B: By the F/O

C: From any one of the three radio management panels (RMPs).

Q 40: Only _____ is functional in the emergency electrical configuration.

A: RMP 3

B: RMP 1

C: RMP1 and 3

Q 41: The Cockpit Voice Recorder will record:

A: Direct conversations between crewmembers.

B: All aural cockpit warnings.

C: Communications over radio and intercom.

D: Passenger address system announcements (as long as one PA reception knob is selected on).

E: All of the above

Q 42: The cockpit voice recorder will automatically operate on the ground for _______ minutes after electrical power is supplied to the airplane; or when at least _______ engine is operating.

A: 6 – 2

B: 5 – 1

C: 5 – 2

D: 4 – 1

Q 43: When using the boom mike, oxygen mask mike, or hand mike: the PA key must be pressed and held to use the aircraft PA system.

A: True

B: False

Q 44: When the ON voice key on an Audio Control Panel is pushed in; ADF and VOR ident signals are inhibited.

A: True

B: False

Q 45: With the INT/RAD switch of an Audio Control Panel (ACP) in the INT position and the sidestick Transmit Switch in the Transmit position, you are transmitting on the:

A: Intercom at all times.

B: Radio selected by the transmission switch on the Audio Control Panel.

C: Radio selected by the reception knob on the Audio Control Panel.

Q 46: To transmit and receive on the service interphone, the pilot must select the:

A: CAB reception knob and the ATT transmission key on the ACP.

B: CAB reception knob and the MECH transmission key on the ACP.

C: Service Int on the nose gear panel.

Q 47: Illumination of the SEL indicator on a Radio Management Panel indicates:

A: The RMP has failed.

B: The VHF has failed.

C: The RMP is being tuned to a transceiver from another RMP.

Q 48: When would a green AM light illuminate on RMP 1?

A: Would not illuminate

B: If AM mode is required and crew has selected HF1 and AM

C: If crew has selected HF1 and single side band mode

D: If AM mode is required and crew has selected HF 2 and AM

Q 49: A VOR is tuned on RMP 1 using the STBY NAV function. Can this selection be seen on the MCDU RAD NAV page?

A: No. Information on RAD NAV page is not available when the NAV pb on RMP is pressed.

B: Yes. Information on RAD NAV page is always available.

C: No. It is not possible to tune a VOR using STBY NAV function.

D: Yes. MCDU RAD NAV page shows VORs tuned using STBY NAV function.

Q 50: Is it possible to tune a navaid with the STBY NAV function on RMP 3?

A: Yes

B: No. STBY NAV function is not available on RMP 3

C: No. RMP 3 is not available for crew use.

D: Yes but only on the ground.

Q 60: How can a navaid tuned through the STBY NAV on RMP 1 or 2 be identified?

A: The ident appears on the ND

B: By pressing out the corresponding reception knob on the ACP

C: All of the above.

Q 61: If an RMP fails:

A: The selected receiver is no longer controlled by this RMP

B: The frequency displays disappear

C: The green VHF or HF lights go out

D: All of the above.

Q 62: With the MECH transmission key on the Audio Control Panel pressed:

A: The flight interphone channel is selected for transmission via the ACP RAD switch or the side stick radio selector.

B: The cabin interphone channel is selected for transmission via the ACP RAD switch

C: You can speak to the ground mechanic via the handset

D: The mechanic will hear the external horn sound.

Q 63: How could you receive ATIS information from a VOR?

A: Pressing the ON voice key on the ACP

B: Pressing and releasing out the VOR reception knob and selecting the ON voice key on the ACP

C: Voice facility is not available through the ACP

D: None of the above.

Q 64: How do you cancel the ON VOICE green light?

A: By depressing the on voice p/b

B: By pressing in the VOR reception knob

C: By pressing in twice the VOR reception knob

D: By depressing the VOR reception knob.