AAAE Certified Member (CM) Module 2 Practice Test

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• What constitutes effective perimeter security for an airport?
• Which of the following is listed as a heliport design principle?
• State Implementation Plans are used to ensure conformance with what goal?
• What is the primary purpose of FAA Part 139 certification for airports that serve scheduled passenger service?
• What is the primary purpose of the Airport Acceptance Rate in air traffic management?
• What are the steps of an airport master plan?
• NPDES regulations pertain to discharges into which?
• Which statement differentiates aeronautical revenue from non-aeronautical revenue at airports?
• How do environmental regulations influence airport development projects?
• Which statement best defines environmental justice in the context of airport planning?
• GBAS provides which ILS categories?
• Which metric specifically quantifies asset deterioration to guide capital project prioritization?
• The transitional surface extends upward at which slope ratio?
• Which expenditure would be considered a CAPEX item in airport budgeting?
• What are key elements of procurement integrity for airport operations?
• Which statement about Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs) is true?
• A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) implies that mitigation would not reduce environmental impacts below applicable thresholds.
• Which is a component that provides lateral guidance in an ILS?
• Which of the following is a type of horizontal distribution model?
• In CIP prioritization, which statement is correct about a project with a high Facility Condition Index (FCI)?
• What does the existing conditions assessment describe?
• ADS-B is best described as:
• Which statement accurately describes a common element of an airport wildlife hazard management plan?
• What capability does WAAS provide for aviation navigation?
• Which components are common in a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) at airports?
• Why is sustainability reporting important for airports?
• Which vehicle type receives the greatest curb-length allocation?
• Which apron is used for Terminal operations such as passenger and cargo handling?
• What is the function of a Financial Feasibility Analysis?
• What are the goals of public involvement and environmental reviews during the master plan update?
• In an airport Safety Management System, which core component is responsible for evaluating safety performance and ensuring the effectiveness of risk controls?
• Why are state and/or regional plans conducted?
• Datacom is primarily used for what?
• Which apron is used for Remain Overnight parking or storage, also known as hardstands?
• Capacity refers to:
• Which metric is commonly used to gauge customer experience in terminal operations?
• The horizontal surface is a level plane at what elevation?
• What is considered the best means for ensuring tenant and contractor compliance with environmental law?
• Which is a commonly cited advantage of the described distribution and design approach?
• What is a point source?
• The conical surface extends to a horizontal distance up to 4,000 ft at which slope ratio?
• How can airports approach noise abatement and community relations?
• Which practice helps track energy performance in real time across airport facilities?
• What is the primary purpose of annual disaster preparedness exercises?
• Which is an airport operator responsibility related to environmental actions?
• What does the Flight Service Station provide?
• How much terminal space is available for rent?
• Which term is NOT one of the listed wayfinding design principles?
• LEEDs certification levels are gained through
• Which level corresponds to major hub airports?
• What is the function of the Obstacle Free Zone (OBZ)?
• Which of the following is a forecasting method listed in the material?
• Which design desire relates to passengers in terminal planning?
• What is a key benefit of effective inventory management in maintenance operations?
• Which of the following is a traffic management initiative used by the FAA to manage capacity and delay?
• Which set lists the four core components of an airport Safety Management System (SMS)?
• What are taxiway design principles?
• Which considerations are involved in de-icing management?
• Which action would the FAA typically take in response to a hazard to navigation?
• Which statement about AWOS and ASOS is true?
• Which is one of the three components of the terminal system?
• Which elements are essential in a wildlife deterrence program?
• Which of the following curb-length allocations matches the landside planning assumption?
• Why is timely airfield lighting maintenance critical to safety?
• FAA's position on co-located ARFF/SRE facilities?
• What is the function of the Facilities Implementation Plan?
• Which traffic management initiative spaces arrivals into a time window at the approach?
• The Airport Acceptance Rate is described as what?
• In airport master planning, ALP stands for?
• Which action is part of airport supply chain risk management?
• How often should disaster preparedness exercises be conducted to validate plans and improve response capabilities?
• Which action best aligns with environmental justice in airport planning?
• Which of the following is a best practice for airport access control and worker credentialing?
• In an Airport ICS, which role is responsible for communicating information to the public and media?
• Which airport type has significant enplaned passengers transferring?
• Which statement best describes a concession agreement in an airport context?
• Which ALP environmental approval type is described as design good, enviro. not?
• FONSI stands for which term?
• Which radar is used for military precision approach?
• Which of the following is one of the FAA principles related to airports?
• Which action best advances energy efficiency in airport facilities?
• Why is fostering a strong safety culture important in airports?
• EMS stands for Environmental Management Systems and serves what purpose?
• Approximately how many public airports are identified in the NPIAS?
• Which elements are typically included in an Airport Emergency Plan?
• Which plan helps mitigate and manage water quality by regulating discharges into wastewater and stormwater?
• Which instrument provides vertical guidance in an ILS?
• How does a typical Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) integrate with the Incident Command System (ICS)?
• In an airport incident command system, what is the primary role of the Incident Commander?
• What is the problem with differential pricing?
• Which considerations govern lease arrangements for airport properties?
• What are essential components of an IT disaster recovery plan for an airport?
• What is the airport's priority in environmental compliance?
• Which are components of the ILS system?
• Which option correctly lists all three FIS facility types described?
• Why are Declared Distances sometimes used?
• Which option is NOT one of the three components of the terminal system?
• Which statement explains why CIP prioritization uses the Facility Condition Index (FCI)?
• Which of the following is a type of FIS facility?
• What is the purpose of a project prioritization scoring model in CIP?
• What does Categorical exclusion mean?
• What is the parking spaces per 1,000,000 annual originating passengers range?
• Air service development focuses on attracting new airlines and routes, growing air service, and maximizing economic impact.
• What is the difference between a concession agreement and a lease in an airport context?
• What is the function of the Object Free Area (OFA)?
• In risk management, which statement best describes likelihood and impact?
• What do Practical Annual Capacity and Practical Hourly Capacity measure?
• What is the function of a transponder in aviation, and what is its weakness?
• What is an activation trigger within an Airport Emergency Plan (AEP)?
• What is the primary function of a Project Management Office in an airport program?
• ADA relates to which term in this context?
• Who conducts an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)?
• Which of the following is a traffic management initiative used by the FAA to manage capacity and delay?
• Factors involved in capacity analysis include:
• Which of the following is NOT a type of apron?
• What does LEED stand for, and how can airports apply it to facilities?
• What is the general purpose of FAA grant assurances?
• How should an airport distinguish between capital budgeting and operating budgeting?
• What is the function of the Runway Protection Zone (RPZ)?
• Which of the following is a traffic management initiative used by the FAA to manage capacity and delay?
• What is a Safety Area and why does it exist?
• What does throughput capacity describe?
• What is the difference between maintenance of way (MOW) and maintenance of equipment (MOE) in airport operations?
• What is a good-faith-effort in the context of regulatory compliance?
• Which of the following is a FAA principle related to airports?
• What is a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and why is it essential for an airport?
• Which ALP approval type is described as short term good, long term not?
• A risk register in airport risk management is best described as...
• Which radar type is used for terminal-area surveillance with about a 60 nautical mile range?
• What is the role of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) in airport incident response?
• SWIM's primary purpose is to:
• Which surface extends 200 ft from the runway end outward from the primary surface up to 50,000 ft?
• Which practice most directly supports procurement integrity?
• Under the FAA order, what does 7460-1 indicate?
• What role does inventory management play in airport operations?
• Which components comprise the practical capacity measures?
• Which document is associated with little to no environmental impact and requires a 'hard look'?
• Which of the following is NOT typically part of a SWPPP?
• In airport budgeting, which statement best differentiates capital expenditures (CAPEX) from operating expenditures (OPEX)?
• What is the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS)?
• Which role in an Airport ICS is responsible for external communications with the public and media?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of horizontal distribution model related to terminal design?
• How many types of FIS facilities are described?
• What is the primary function of a Code of Ethics in airport governance and compliance?
• Which process is used to determine whether an Environmental Impact Statement is required?
• Which statement best describes the primary purpose of a runway and taxiway safety program?
• What is a Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) and how does it relate to project funding?
• Which action is the FAA responsible for related to environmental actions?
• Who conducts an Environmental Assessment (EA)?
• Which are the key components of workforce development in airports?
• The Ground area centered on the runway is associated with which area?
• How should security programs be integrated with daily airport operations?
• What is a Stand Guidance System?
• Sustainability is defined as
• What is a non-point source?
• What is the Airport Acceptance Rate?
• Which of the following is listed as a step in the master plan update process?
• SWPPP stands for
• Contingency planning in airport supply chain includes which action?
• What is a typical wildlife hazard management program objective at airports?
• Which category would typically cover ongoing janitorial staff salaries?
• Which of the following is a traffic management initiative used by the FAA to manage capacity and delay?
• Which NAVAIDs are primarily in use in the United States?
• Which statement best contrasts WAAS and GBAS in terms of ILS performance?
• Which metrics are most useful for evaluating terminal operations performance?
• Which apron is the surface in front of a hangar used for aircraft movement?
• Which radar type provides en-route surveillance with a range of about 100 to 250 nautical miles?
• Which term describes the process of organizing arrival order at the airport?
• Explain how Clearways are used.
• What is the primary aim of forecasting in the master planning process?
• What is the function of Facility Requirements in relation to forecasted demand?
• Which action is a deterrence strategy commonly used in wildlife hazard management?
• In an IT disaster recovery plan, which item is NOT typically included?
• Which practice is part of a wildlife deterrence program?
• Which type of airport typically has a high percentage of local and turnaround flights?
• PRP stands for Potentially Responsible Party. Who qualifies as a PRP?
• Which ILS component provides distance information?
• What is the difference between leading and lagging safety indicators in an airport SMS?
• What percentage of terminal space is usable by concessions?
• Which ALP approval type signifies full, unconditional approval?
• How do slots work?
• Which document indicates impacts are expected and mitigation measures may be necessary?
• Which imaginary surface is centered on the runway and extends 200 ft past the runway end?
• Air service development focuses on what?
• Which option best describes ARFF readiness assessment components?
• What percentage of airports in nonattainment areas must conform to State Implementation Plans (SIPs)?
• Which of the following is NOT typically part of a Capital Improvement Program (CIP)?
• What document, that provides information to the pilot, must be updated on an annual basis?
• Which statement about risk tolerance and hazard mitigation is true?
• Who uses the Airport Acceptance Rate?
• What is a Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA) and how is it used in airport risk management?
• Explain how Stopways are used.
• What is the primary purpose of an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at an airport?
• Which piece of legislation started environmental awareness in the US?
• In an airport program, the PMO is primarily responsible for what?