FAA En‑Route Radar Controller Certification (CKT-2) Practice Test

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• What is the primary responsibility of the radar team regarding Mode 3/A radar beacon codes?
• An aircraft must be informed of its position when identified by which method?
• Pilots' official safety guidance is to deviate at least how many miles from the edge of the thunderstorm?
• What is an example of a heading given to depart a fix?
• Which is considered one of the most important sources of icing information?
• What action should be taken if radar service is terminated?
• What does rime ice look like?
• Beacon codes that end with the numerals "00" are known as what?
• If an aircraft is out of lateral tolerance, which state will it revert to until it returns to within tolerance?
• What type of weather phenomena are outlined in a SIGMET?
• What is the lowest MSL altitude at which an IFR aircraft is vectored by a radar controller?
• What is the term for airspace assigned by ATC to provide air traffic segregation within specified activities?
• In what situation is reporting through PIREPs vital for flight safety?
• What behavior can be expected from a pilot experiencing radio failure in VFR conditions?
• What are some reasons for vectoring aircraft?
• What altitude must the transferring ARTCC initiate coordination for when aircraft are at and above FL240 proposing to land at airports within a certain distance?
• What must be present for an automatic track initiation to occur?
• What information does the Unpaired Limited Data Block display?
• What is the altitude requirement for transponder operation below Class A airspace?
• What action should an aircraft take when radar contact is terminated?
• In what scenario might the radar team not need to continuously monitor certain beacon codes?
• Which action should be taken first when a conflict alert occurs?
• Is it possible for an aircraft to retain the same beacon code from takeoff to touchdown?
• What is the art and science of determining one's geographic position through astronomical observations called?
• What action should a controller take if radar identification is questionable?
• Which of the following is a condition for automatic track initiation for a flight?
• What type of separation must the receiving controller maintain during a point out?
• When can a controller authorize a new beacon code assignment?
• What surface temperatures can lead to strong convective updrafts and cumulus clouds?
• During the position relief process, specialists should avoid what kind of pressure?
• What is defined as airspace of specific dimensions where activities must be confined due to their nature?
• What visual representation indicates light precipitation on NEXRAD?
• What happens when an aircraft is vectored away from its expected route?
• Which code is used for a situation where a pilot declares an emergency while being radar identified?
• What is a key consideration when issuing a heading to an IFR aircraft?
• Who shares equal responsibility for the completeness and accuracy of the briefing during a position relief?
• What is an altitude readout in radar displays?
• Thunderstorms typically occur in what type of weather?
• True or False: Positive identification requires that the aircraft has announced its intention to land.
• Mixed ice is characterized by what feature?
• What should be retained until the aircraft has exited the sector or delegated airspace?
• B1 through B3 of the Full Data Block may contain what type of information?
• What is an Urgent PIREP in aviation?
• What is defined as a change in wind speed and/or direction over a short distance?
• Which code is assigned to a VFR departure that is not in communication with an ATC facility?
• True or False: A Full Data Block that appears automatically when an aircraft squawks a beacon code assigned by the computer indicates positive identification.
• In what situation will an aircraft be classified as a Free Track?
• Which code is assigned for aircraft operating normally without any communication log?
• What is the purpose of ADS-B in air traffic control?
• What rule should be followed regarding discrete beacon codes?
• What term is used to describe a condition requiring timely but not immediate assistance?
• Which of the following is a response a receiving controller may use when they locate a target?
• What type of ice would you classify based on a rough and milky appearance?
• What does CWA stand for in aviation weather reporting?
• When is flight diversion necessary due to icing intensity?
• What is the Minimum Vectoring Altitude?
• Under which class of airspace must aircraft operate with a Mode C transponder, per FAR, Part 91.215?
• What procedure is used by the military to transfer fuel from one aircraft to another during flight?
• When might a pilot operate under IMC?
• What is the precipitation information that is immediately available to the controller?
• Which type of emergency should be declared by facility personnel?
• Which type of turbulence momentarily causes slight, erratic changes in altitude and/or attitude?
• What code is assigned to an aircraft experiencing a loss of two-way radio communication?
• When is a radar service typically discontinued for aircraft?
• Which of the following may be lower than the published MEA?
• What should the transferring controller state if communication transfer is needed for radar control during a point out?
• What type of information should be forwarded to FSS from airborne military flights?
• Which of the following is considered an additional service to aircraft?
• Under VFR flight rules, what do pilots need to navigate?
• What does the Mode C Intruder (MCI) Alert indicate to radar controllers?
• Which condition is necessary for maintaining radar contact with an aircraft?
• What is a SIGMET?
• Extreme precipitation is represented by which color on the NEXRAD display?
• What is the usual distance in miles of the protected airspace for the receiving controller during a point out?
• What does an emergency authority allow a pilot to do?
• In a point out interaction, which controller is responsible for monitoring the traffic?
• What is the primary goal of the position relief briefing?
• What is indicative of "Extreme" weather in NEXRAD interpretations?
• What status should be declared for an aircraft believed to be overdue or lost?
• What is the priority level for issuing safety alerts compared to separating aircraft?
• When issuing a traffic alert, what word should conclude the transmission if a conflict exists?
• What altitude criteria must be met for vectoring an IFR aircraft safely?
• What is an example of prescribed handoff phraseology?
• What is the purpose of Conflict Alert (CA) in air traffic control systems?
• What altitude must aircraft above 6,000 feet and west of the ZAE sector 66/65 common boundary descending to KHEZ or KMCB cross at?
• If identification is questionable for any reason, what is preferred to terminating radar service?
• What does the term "vectoring" refer to in air traffic control?
• Duplicate ICAO Address Alerts are critical for maintaining what aspect of air traffic control?
• What condition involves a situation that requires immediate assistance?
• What indicator must the pilot repeat three times during a distress condition?
• Which aviation report provides critical information on turbulence and icing conditions?
• In instances where how many miles separation is available, wake turbulence separation standards shall take precedence?
• Severe to extreme turbulence is commonly associated with what weather phenomenon?
• What defines a condition of distress in aviation?
• What indicates that an aircraft emergency exists?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of structural ice?
• Position information need NOT be given when aircraft is identified by which method?
• The radar returns from thunderstorms are often which of the following?
• When should you request the position of an aircraft during emergency assistance?
• What is essential when an aircraft is considered overdue?
• On ERAM systems, how do Duplicate ICAO Address Alerts appear?
• What precaution should a specialist take to prevent omission or incorrect memory recall during briefings?
• What is a point out in air traffic control context?
• What is the main purpose of issuing "traffic" to another controller?
• After initiating radio contact with an aircraft in distress, what should you instruct the aircraft to do?
• Verbal coordination must be accomplished prior to accepting control of a track indicating what?
• What critical information must be displayed in a Full Data Block?
• What is the consequence of an aircraft deviating significantly from its assigned altitude?
• If the Mode C or transponder fails, what action is required?
• What altitude should ATCT authorize for aircraft during Special VFR operations in Greenwood?
• During what condition might one expect the need for immediate flight diversion due to icing?
• During a point out, which phrase indicates that the traffic restrictions have been understood and will be followed?
• Which intensity of precipitation is not shown to en route controllers on the WARP/NEXRAD display?
• What should be ensured before concluding a verbal briefing?
• When making a point out via landline/interphone, you must inform the receiving controller of the aircraft's what?
• What term describes irregular motion of an aircraft, often including rapid up-and-down movement?
• Which statements are accurate regarding Field E of the Full Data Block?
• What color represents moderate precipitation on the NEXRAD display?
• When is an identity of a non-ADSB aircraft considered confirmed?
• When a student points out an aircraft that is climbing slowly, what must they include as pertinent information?
• For an aircraft to remain in FLAT Track during adjustments in route, what must a controller do?
• When would a controller suppress a Conflict Alert?
• What should an aircraft do after radar contact is lost or terminated?
• Which color indicates extreme precipitation intensity on a NEXRAD display?
• What is essential for the new specialist to do during a position relief briefing?
• What is the typical forecast period for a CWA?
• What should a controller request from a pilot upon initial contact regarding altitude?
• Which type of beacon codes do NOT end with the numerals "00"?
• When an aircraft is at a higher altitude and greater airspeed, what must be allowed for?
• When describing WARP/NEXRAD weather to pilots, what term should be used along with "moderate," "heavy," and "extreme"?
• What information does a fully operational radar system provide regarding altitude?
• Which two pieces of information are necessary when vectoring an aircraft?
• Separation must be applied between which portions of digitized radar targets?
• Severe turbulence can lead to what significant effect on the aircraft?
• What is NOT a method used to transfer radar identification for handoffs?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four intensities of structural icing?
• What is the significance of Convective SIGMETs in terms of aircraft operations?
• What is the purpose of a safety alert in air traffic control?
• What minimum information is necessary to assist in an inflight emergency?
• What is the primary action to take when communicating with an aircraft in distress?
• What advantage does assigning a discrete beacon code provide the controller?
• PIREP information is always provided in relation to which altitude measurement?
• After accepting a handoff on a nonbeacon aircraft, how should you confirm its identity?
• In a standard formation, how far laterally or longitudinally will each wingman maintain from the flight leader?
• A Military Training Route (MTR) is established for military flight training at airspeeds exceeding which of the following knots IAS?
• Typically, hazards associated with thunderstorms can extend to how many miles from the thunderstorm?
• What is a Mode in the context of radio signals in air traffic control?
• Which intensity of turbulence is described as being practically impossible to control and violently tosses the aircraft?
• What describes an alert area in airspace designations?
• What primary method of radar identification is used when an aircraft reports over a known point on the radar map?
• When is the verbal briefing initiated during the position relief process?
• What action should be taken if an aircraft is reported at an incorrect altitude?
• The assistance during an emergency is aimed at maximizing efforts contingent upon which factor?
• How many miles must aircraft be separated from obstructions?
• In what circumstance may automatic track initiation occur for an aircraft?
• What should additional services provided to an aircraft be contingent upon?
• When should aircraft be informed of their position?
• What does MARSA stand for and signify in air traffic control?
• According to the ZAE/ZHU LOA, how low must aircraft west of J31 landing at KVKS or in the Jackson terminal area cross the center boundary?
• What does IMC indicate regarding a pilot's navigation capabilities?
• For a fast-maneuvering military aircraft, which code should be assigned?
• What is the purpose of a SIA?
• Where do Unpaired Limited Data Blocks always appear in relation to the target?
• What is an ordered listing of items to be covered during a position relief known as?
• What is the minimum number of degrees an aircraft must be turned for successful radar identification?
• What must not be used for radar or non-radar separation in data blocks?
• When is a target considered paired?
• What is the primary purpose of giving radar vectors?
• A CWA is issued to help pilots avoid what?
• What condition indicates that low-level wind shear is always present?
• What communication should be prioritized during a distress situation?
• What is one key difference between a handoff and a point out?
• For aircraft landing at KHEZ or KMCB, what is the descent altitude requirement when crossing the ZAE/ZHU center boundary?
• What phraseology should be used to indicate to an aircraft that it has been radar-identified?
• What are the fixed distances for separation in controlled airspace from terrain and obstacles called?
• What is the maximum altitude for RNAV aircraft operating on random routes that requires radar separation?
• If a pilot declares an emergency and is not radar identified, which code should be assigned?
• What is the airspace established outside of a Class A area to separate military activities from IFR traffic?
• What must be done if an aircraft's identification is suspected to be incorrect?
• What type of beacon codes do not end in the numerals 00?
• If a nonparticipating pilot deviates from a clearance, what authority must be checked?
• What phrase is used to inform the controller initiating a point out that the aircraft is identified and can enter the airspace without a communication transfer?
• If you wish to communicate with an aircraft that is being pointed out, what should you inform the transferring controller?
• What determines whether an aircraft remains in FLAT Track during navigation changes?
• What surveillance system requires an aircraft to be equipped with a data link transmitter?
• Which action is primarily aimed at ensuring aircraft are safely separated?
• In scenarios of potential collision, what is the controller's main responsibility?
• After how many minutes of no radio communication should an aircraft's activity be considered possibly suspicious?
• What should be considered to obtain the desired track for a radar vector?
• What type of codes should be given first preference for use?
• When a foreign air carrier is involved in an emergency, who should be notified?
• What should be suggested when a deviation cannot be approved as requested and the situation permits?
• In the course of a physical handoff, what must occur?
• What are manually recorded items of information kept at designated locations on a position of operation called?
• What phraseology should be used to request a pilot to validate an altitude below the lowest usable flight level?
• Which of the following is a potential distress condition?
• What type of aircraft must always have an operating transponder?
• What action is taken to transfer radar identification of an aircraft between controllers?
• What source provides real-time information about the presence of icing?
• What color indicates heavy precipitation on the NEXRAD display?
• What is the purpose of a Center Weather Advisory (CWA)?
• What is the airspace over United States territory located within the North American continent between Canada and Mexico called?
• True or False: The controller issuing traffic must provide restrictions and force the data block to the other controller's display during a point out.
• How far should ALNOT be issued to ARTCCs from the last reported position?
• Who should be enlisted to assist aircraft in distress when necessary?
• What are the minimum altitudes for IFR operations as prescribed in aviation regulations?
• What does FAR stand for in aviation regulations?
• What is the abbreviation for the particularly dangerous form of wind shear that poses hazards to all aircraft?
• What is the four-digit code used for an aircraft involved in a Search and Rescue (SAR) mission?
• What does Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) refer to?
• Which meteorological phenomenon is most commonly associated with significant low-level wind shear?
• After a handoff has been completed, when must communication transfer occur to the next controller?
• What term refers to airspace utilization under prescribed conditions for the mass movement of aircraft that cannot otherwise be accomplished?
• Who is responsible for point out coordination with ZFW if ATCT fails to transition arrivals into terminal airspace?
• Which type of turbulence is the least severe and won't significantly affect flying?
• When advising pilots of hazardous weather, controllers must provide information for conditions that affect operations within what distance?
• To maintain clarity during briefings, it is important that all information is?
• True or False: You should request code changes from single-piloted helicopters and single-piloted turbojet aircraft.
• What happens to radar identification when a Handoff is initiated?
• Turbojets operating at and below what altitude require individual coordination as per ZAE/JAN LOA?
• Under what condition can a controller request a code change from an aircraft outside their area of responsibility?
• How many miles must aircraft operations be separated from SUA and ATCAA below FL600?
• What should be given equal priority alongside issuing safety alerts?
• What does VMC stand for in aviation?
• Normal air traffic control can be resumed after how many minutes of traffic suspension?
• What is the primary atmospheric condition necessary for thunderstorms to develop?
• What is the airspace where activities are controlled to eliminate hazards to nonparticipating aircraft?
• At what temperatures does structural icing typically occur?
• What does CWSU stand for?
• Who is responsible for initiating coordination efforts when an ELT signal is heard or reported?
• What does AIRMET stand for?
• How often should the radar position updates occur for effective air traffic control?
• What is the primary responsibility of the facility communicating with an aircraft in distress?
• What phraseology is used to allow an aircraft to enter airspace without communications transfer?
• What type of information should be included in the briefing?
• For which area are Convective SIGMETs issued?
• What should be assigned to aircraft in a formation when necessary?
• What is the first step for pilots when they want to verify assigned altitude?
• Which of the following statements is true regarding the correlation of radar data?
• Moderate turbulence differs from light turbulence in that it:
• What should a controller do upon determining that an aircraft is out of lateral tolerance?
• What type of special use airspace requires permission from the using agency to operate an aircraft?
• What factors should be considered when determining the appropriate heading for an IFR aircraft?
• Which of the following information is missing in Unpaired Limited Data Blocks?
• What does the B4 Full Data Block example UAL63 160 - 153 583 320 indicate?
• How is an aircraft defined as overdue?
• Who is responsible for receiving and relaying all pertinent ELT signal information?
• What is an ALNOT issued for?
• An arriving aircraft SHALL be informed when radar service is terminated at tower-controlled airports where radar coverage does NOT exist to within how many miles of the end of the runway?
• How should an aircraft be notified that its radar identification has been established?
• If an aircraft is in lateral tolerance but out of longitudinal tolerance, what should the computer system do?
• After which action is the briefing most effectively communicated?
• Which type of ice is considered the most dangerous for aircraft?
• A SIGMET report is intended primarily for whom?
• To which weather report are pilots referred to for real-time in-flight weather conditions?
• What is one function of a SIGMET report?
• When does ATC take responsibility for separation between aircraft in an ALTRV?
• When should an aircraft be informed that radar service is terminated?
• In a landline/interphone handoff, what information does the transferring controller provide that is not included in a physical handoff?
• What code is displayed when updated data is not being received?
• What is NOT one of the three types of track?
• How many minutes after departure is ATCT authorized to advise aircraft to expect requested altitude when ARTCC releases to interim altitude?
• What should be done if an aircraft's flight plan indicates a change of route due to weather deviations?
• If doubt exists regarding target identification after accepting a handoff or point out, what should the receiving controller do first?
• What requirement exists for aircraft operating at higher altitudes in controlled airspace?
• What type of information is crucial for maintaining radar separation between aircraft?
• How are all MTRs designated?
• What is the maximum altitude for descent clearance for aircraft in the Jackson terminal area descending from above FL230?
• What is the required separation distance from FL600 and above for aircraft operations from SUA and ATCAA?
• Which aviation control entity is primarily responsible for radar coverage and vectoring IFR aircraft?
• What type of airspace is designated under FAR, Part 73, within which flight is subject to restriction?
• What is a primary purpose of issuing an AIRMET?
• What altitude should ATCT ensure for all aircraft above 6,000 feet and west of the ZAE sector when landing at KHEZ or KMCB?
• When separating an aircraft from a standard formation flight, how many additional miles should be added to radar minima?
• What is the consequence of experiencing downburst in relation to low-level wind shear?
• What phrase is used to indicate that an aircraft is identified and can enter another controller's airspace?
• What should be solicited when moderate turbulence or greater, or LLWS exists in your area of jurisdiction?
• What formation consists of more than one aircraft that operates as a singular unit for navigation and position reporting?
• Which term describes the radar system's automatic process of recognizing an aircraft?
• At what point is a controller required to advise a pilot of the purpose of a radar vector?
• Under what conditions can an IFR aircraft be vectored by a radar controller?
• When accepting a handoff, what is the responsibility of the receiving controller regarding restrictions?
• When is a CWA typically issued?
• The area of precipitation returns connected with a thunderstorm on a radar screen is generally what compared to the actual cloud?
• Which of the following is needed for automatic track initiation on radar?
• What is the defining feature of severe turbulence?
• Beacon codes are specifically assigned to which type of aircraft?
• What type of track is an aircraft in when it is outside of both longitudinal and lateral parameters?
• Which ice type is primarily formed from the freezing of supercooled droplets upon contact with the aircraft?
• What altitude do aircraft west of J35 landing at KAEX or KESF need to be below when crossing the center boundary?
• What is a critical factor when issuing traffic restrictions?
• Which of the following actions is NOT part of emergency assistance for distressed aircraft?
• In order to conduct a successful briefing, specialists should prioritize what?
• How should known pertinent status information be presented to the relieving controller?
• What is a vector in air traffic management?
• When is a flight considered to be in the FLAT Track state?
• What aspect of the briefing process can influence its effectiveness?
• What is the descent clearance height for prop/turboprop aircraft landing from the PCU LO sector according to the ZAE/ZHU LOA?
• What type of turbulence is often encountered in the vicinity of the jet stream, especially where no clouds are present?
• If an aircraft's communication fails, which code is appropriate for transmission interruptions?
• If an aircraft is out of lateral tolerance, what status will it change to?
• What is the maximum altitude for Special VFR operations within the Greenwood, Mississippi Class D Surface Area upon approval by ARTCC?
• What information is essential for the receiving controller regarding traffic during a point out?
• How far from their jurisdiction must controllers advise pilots of hazardous weather?
• What term is used for transferring radar identification of an aircraft to another controller?
• If you observe an aircraft in unsafe proximity to an obstruction, what must you do?
• What type of airspace is defined as extending from 3 nautical miles outward from the coast of the United States and may be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft?
• Who enforces the regulations concerning prohibited areas in aviation?
• Which type of ice typically shows a combination of both clear and opaque layers?
• What is the role of Flight Service Stations (FSSs) in relation to overdue or missing VFR aircraft?