Lesson 1 Nas (National Airspace System)

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The Air Traffic Organization (ATO) is managed by a

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Chief Operating Officer

Front 2

According to their location, ATO air traffic control facilities are assigned to one of

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three surfaces areas

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The air traffic facility that has no direct authority over Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) or VFR traffic is

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Automated Flight Service Station (AFSS)

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The primary Navigational Aids (NAVAIDS) for the nation's airways in the National Airspace System (NAS) are

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VOR/VORTACs

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The primary mission of the Traffic Management System is to

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balance air traffic demand with system capacity.

Front 6

The operation of the TMS is the responsibility of the

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Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATSCC)

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The primary function of the Traffic Management Unit (TMU) is to

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monitor and balance traffic flows within their area of responsibility in accordance with traffic management directives

Front 8

The primary purpose of the Air Traffic Control System is to

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prevent collision and organize and expedite the flow of traffic.

Front 9

Which statement is NOT correct concerning the provision of additional services

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Providing additional services is optional on the part of the controller

Front 10

When considering the duty priority of an air traffic controller, first priority is given to

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separating aircraft

Front 11

Non radar separation is used in preference to radar separation when

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an operational advantage will be gained.

Front 12

The facility primarily responsible for conducting pilot briefings is the

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AFSS

Front 13

Which position in the AFSS records and disseminates hazard in flight weather advisories service summaries

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Broadcast

Front 14

Which of the following duties is NOT the function of the Clearance delivery position in the tower

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Compiling statistical data

Front 15

Of the following which position in the tower ensures separation

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Local Control

Front 16

The ATC facility that provides air traffic control services to aircraft on IFR flight plans during en route phase of flight is

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ARTCC

Front 17

The only en route sector team member whose duties do NOT include accepting hand-offs is the _______ position

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Radar Flight Data

Front 18

In the Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility, who had the responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of a sector

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Radar Team