Airport Operations Management Practice Test

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• In gate-use agreements, which term describes a gate that is used in coordination with airport management and other carriers?
• If a bond is rated Baa1, which category does it belong to?
• In bond rating terms, A1 or A corresponds to which grade?
• Which statement correctly pairs a surface with its extension rate for a non-precision scenario?
• Public Management and Private Enterprise make up what role for airports?
• At what rate does the approach surface extend upwards for a visual approach?
• What is the second NPIAS Level of Need?
• To receive funding, airports must be part of which program?
• Which duration is commonly used for a long-term planning horizon?
• What does a mandatory sign look like?
• Where does the transitional surface start?
• When was the birth of Civil Aviation?
• The conical surface begins at which surface?
• Carriers exercise a significant amount of control over airport investment decisions and related privacy policy.
• What is required when in a SIDA?
• Which of the following is NOT among the three main funding sources for airports?
• Which statement is true about capacity measurement?
• GA share at most Commercial Service airports falls in which range?
• Which entities can issue General Obligation Bonds?
• Which of the following is a measure that includes cargo?
• What is the altitude of the horizontal surface relative to field elevation?
• Class 3 flights are characterized by a flight count within which range?
• What is the First NPIAS Level of Need?
• What does a Location sign look like?
• Class 2 flights are defined by which combination of passenger count, flight count, and scheduling?
• What is the best bond grade?
• What is the most significant impact airports have on their surrounding areas?
• Which statement correctly pairs a capacity concept with its definition?
• For a non-precision approach, what is the extension rate of the approach surface?
• Define Airfield capacity.
• Which type of parking gets airplanes close but allows exit under their own power?
• What are landing fees and terminal concessions based on?
• What are the ARFF response times for the first vehicle and all other vehicles?
• What are TSRs?
• What term describes the maximum rate of aircraft movements on the runway/taxiway system?
• Revenue diversification increases what?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the five major parking orientations used at terminals?
• Airfield capacity is defined as the maximum rate of aircraft movements on which components?
• Which NPIAS Level of Need is Maintain System?
• What kind of sign has White letters, Red background?
• What is the mission of the TSA?
• Define Airspace Capacity.
• How long does Asphalt typically last?
• Which term describes a terminal where all passenger processing is in one building?
• Who is responsible for airport planning at the national level?
• Airports are focused more on creating new runways, than expanding and upgrading terminal buildings.
• What is the FAA's primary mission?
• Airports are focused less on creating new runways, than expanding and upgrading terminal buildings.
• What AIP fund is allocated according to congressional mandates?
• What are the typical PFC costs an airport can have?
• Airline terminal rentals and ground leases are affected heavily on fluctuations in air traffic.
• Which statement correctly identifies the extension rate for a precision approach?
• What is one of the most important factors affecting travelers?
• Expand System would be described by which Level of Need?
• Which parking orientation uses the largest footprint and is chosen when space is not a constraint?
• Set-Aside funds are allocated according to what?
• Which is an example of a high-grade bond?
• What are the three types of impacts airports have?
• What do all airport tenants purchase on their own?
• Which term describes a terminal contained within a single building?
• What type of sign is associated with White letters on a Red background?
• Which instrument is issued by states and municipalities to finance large public works projects?
• Which of the following is an NPIAS category?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between revenue diversification and financial stability for airports?
• If a bond is rated AA, which category is it in?
• Itinerant operations are characterized by which distance from users?
• What is the typical length of a Long term plan?
• Which of the following statements correctly lists all three criteria used to define Class 1 flights?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of impacts airports have?
• Which bond rating corresponds to High Grade?
• What must all persons display to enter SIDA zones?
• Which layer lies directly beneath the Surface Course on a runway?
• What is the typical length of a medium-term plan?
• Medium Grade bonds are what type of bond?
• Landing fee agreements typically last for what duration?
• What is the most effective way of reducing hydroplaning?
• Which surface begins at the runway and extends upwards/outwards at a rate of 7:1?
• Which funding source involves private involvement in capital for airports?
• Bring system to standards corresponds to which NPIAS Level of Need?
• Which bond rating corresponds to Upper Medium Grade?
• Which NPIAS Level of Need corresponds to Bring System to Standards?
• Residual cost agreements provide security for which type of issues?
• NPIAS stands for what?
• Which of the following is not a defined NPIAS Level of Need?
• Touch-n-Go's are worth 1 or 2?
• Which layer is the bottommost in a standard runway structure?
• Which NPIAS Level of Need is Expand System?
• Which type of parking requires the most physical space?
• True or False: A Touch-n-Go accounts for the take-off only.
• How is capacity measured?
• In gate-use agreements, which term describes a gate reserved for a single carrier's exclusive use?
• What is a typical length of a short term plan?
• How far does the primary surface extend beyond the end of the runway?
• Which term describes the practice of following someone through a secured door without authorization?
• Viscous hydroplaning involves which condition?
• What sign has Black letters, yellow background?
• What are the chief needs of an airport?
• Which statement about terminal configurations is true?
• The strategic focus described indicates airports prioritize terminal expansions over runway construction.
• True or False: Smaller airports generally generate more than enough revenue to cover operating expenses.
• How many PFCs can an airport charge per traveler?
• Which of the following is a category of Airport Improvement Funds?
• What is the maximum allowable pavement edge height at GA airports?
• In gate-use agreements, which term describes a policy where other carriers may use the gate when the primary is not using it?
• Which bond rating is described as High Grade?
• Airspace capacity deals with proximity of airports to one another.
• Which AIP fund is based on annual enplanements and aggregate landing weight of all cargo aircraft?
• Concession contracts are typically easy to obtain and are therefore not bid competitively.
• Dynamic hydroplaning occurs due to which condition?
• What is the correct top-to-bottom order of the three runway layers?
• Which terminal configuration is considered best?
• Which gate use agreement involves the gate being used in coordination with airport management and other carriers?
• Which description matches a Location sign?
• What is the biggest weakness of door security?
• What percent does GA account for at most Commercial Service airports?
• Which improvements are not eligible for federal aid?
• Airports should not be located more than _____ minutes from the majority of their users.
• Residual cost agreements usually run for longer terms to provide security for revenue bond issues.
• Class 4 flights are defined as which service type?
• Which gate use agreement allows a gate to be used by other carriers when the primary user is not using it, as long as it does not interfere with upcoming operation?
• Which planning horizon is commonly expressed as twenty years?
• In what year were passenger and baggage screenings made mandatory?
• Which of the following is NOT an NPIAS category?
• Carriers can review, approve, or veto capital projects.
• What is the typical length of a Master Plan?
• Which statement correctly pairs hydroplaning types with their causes?
• Expansion growth question: Which Level of Need is associated with expanding the system to accommodate growth?
• Which NPIAS Level of Need corresponds to Maintain System?
• What is the main attribute of exclusive gate agreements?
• Which surface extends upwards/outwards at 20:1 for its growth?
• Only airports that are part of which program may receive Federal Funding?
• Which of the following is a measure of airport activity including cargo?
• Legal liability for noise pollution rests with who?
• The political role for airports is formed by which two components?
• TSRs define areas subject to security measures.
• What are the three types of impacts airports have?
• Which capacity relates to how close airports are to one another?
• What is the third NPIAS Level of Need?
• Which factor most influences concession profitability?
• What two things make up the political role for airports?
• Which of the following best describes a Touch-n-Go maneuver in aviation practice?
• Which bond rating represents the best grade?
• Most landing fees are assessed on the basis of what?
• If landing fees are based on certified gross landing weight, what does this imply about heavier aircraft?
• Which of the following is NOT a category of Airport Improvement Funds?
• What is the extension ratio of the transitional surface?
• Which sign uses Yellow Letters, Black Background?
• Which organization oversees safety of civil aviation?
• How long does Portland cement typically last?
• Which statement best describes the Second NPIAS Level of Need?
• When were the first security regulations published (FAR Part 107)?
• What is the NPIAS described as?
• Which of the following best describes itinerant operations?
• Which color pattern is used for a Location sign?
• Which type of parking orientation requires minimal space?
• Who purchases insurance in airport operations?
• Which rating is listed as an example of a High Grade Bond?
• How do most large jets park at gates?
• AIP stands for what in the context of airport funding?
• Which type of terminal provides more gates and more room inside itself for ticketing, concessions, and passenger services?
• Do most smaller airports typically generate sufficient revenue to cover their operating expenses?
• What is the difference between a high-grade bond and the best grade bond?
• Which surface begins at the horizontal surface?
• What kind of sign has Yellow Letters, Black Background?
• Class 3 flights are which type of service?
• Which funding source is a form of debt financing for airports?
• Which of the following correctly contrasts Class 2 and Class 3 in terms of scheduling?
• For a precision approach, what is the rate of the approach surface extension?
• What are apportionments based on?
• Which is an example of a Medium Grade Bond?
• Which rating is listed as an example of the Best Grade?
• What increases financial stability?
• Which characteristics define Class 1 flights?
• Which organization is commonly responsible for national-level airport planning in the United States?
• Which is an example of an Upper Medium Grade Bond?
• What is the slope ratio of the conical surface as it extends upwards and outwards?
• Which rating corresponds to the Upper Medium Grade example given?
• Which sign is represented by White letters on a Red background?
• What does the metric 'number of aircraft operations per hour' measure?
• General Obligation Bonds are used for financing what?