Aviation General knowledge (Quiz No:10)

General knowledge - Aviation

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1. Which organization sets international standards for aviation safety and security ?
   1.   FAA
   2.   ICAO
   3.   TSA
   4.   NTSB
2. The term "boarding pass" is also known by what other name ?
   1.   Ticket stub
   2.   Passenger manifest
   3.   Travel voucher
   4.   E-ticket
3. What is the name of the first artificial Earth satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1957 ?
   1.   Sputnik 1
   2.   Explorer 1
   3.   Vanguard 1
   4.   Hubble Space Telescope
4. The process of an aircraft leaving the gate and moving under its own power for takeoff is called ?
   1.   Landing
   2.   Pushback
   3.   Departure
   4.   Taxiing
5. The Airport Council International (ACI) represents and provides services to ?
   1.   Aircraft manufacturers
   2.   Air traffic controllers
   3.   Airport operators
   4.   Airlines
6. Which system provides the aircraft's power source for all electrical systems ?
   1.   Fuel system
   2.   Generator
   3.   Alternator
   4.   Battery
7. Which department within an airline is responsible for handling issues related to government regulations and permits ?
   1.   Customer Service
   2.   Maintenance
   3.   Operations
   4.   Legal
8. What is the primary purpose of the static wicks on an aircraft ?
   1.   Enhance aerodynamic performance
   2.   Reduce friction during landing
   3.   Prevent static electricity buildup
   4.   Improve radio communication
9. What is the term for the movement of an aircraft around its vertical axis ?
   1.   Pitch
   2.   Roll
   3.   Glide
   4.   Yaw
10. What is the purpose of the "go-around" procedure during landing ?
    1.   To taxi to the gate
    2.   To shut down the engines
    3.   To abort the landing and make another attempt
    4.   To prepare for takeoff