Center for Continuing Education - UPES

Fundamentals of Airline Operations

Assignment 1

Total Questions: 63
Total Marks: 100

Assignment Information :

The examination will consist of only Objective type (multiple choice) questions
requiring candidates to Mouse-click their correct choice of alternatives against
the related question number. The questions would carry 1 to 5 marks each
depending on the difficulty level of the question as indicated in the table below:

Difficulty Level of Questions:

1 Mark - Direct, Memory based

2 Marks - Memory & Conceptual
3 Marks - Conceptual & Analytical
4 Marks - Analytical based on understanding of concepts
5 Marks - Application based on understanding of concepts
   The question paper will be for 100 marks and considering marks
allotted to each question, the total number of questions would be
around 63.
   There will not be negative marking for wrong answers.
   In case candidate does not want to attempt the question he I she
should not mouse-click any option.
   The students are allowed to save the responses and come back later
to resume, complete and "Save and Submit" the assignment. However,
if the Due Date has expired, then the assignment will not be accessible
and will be marked as zero. In such cases, the student can re-attempt
the assignment allocated after enrolling in the subsequent Semester.
   Once submitted, that answer sheet cannot be retreieved for any
editing. The student has to initiate a new attempt (if allowed), if he has
submitted the assignment by mistake.
   The students are normally allowed 3 chances to attempt and submit
the assignment. The number of attempts availed is displayed under the
"Test Information".
   The Highest Grade of the 3 attempts shall be considered for grading.
   The assignments are auto evaluated, and hence no chance of re-
evaluation/re-totalling is allowed to the student.
Multiple Attempts This Test allows 3
attempts. This is
attempt number 1.
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Your answers are
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QUESTION 1
1. For aircrafts to follow VFR flight path, it needs to work in tandem with ________provided that
aircrafts are operating at or below 2000 ft above the ground or water. In this scenario, pilots
 are able to navigate through visual references to the ground or water at sub-sonic speeds in
accordance with specified speed restrictions.
TACAN
RPK
VMC
NDC
GDS

4 points   
QUESTION 2
1. Aircraft ________ process comprises visual signalling between ground personnel and
pilots on an airport, where pilot is guided by standard internationally recognised hand
signals. These are performed by a signal person positioned on the apron. As a one-
onone visual communication process which is part of aircraft ground handling.
supervision
marshalling
dead reckoning
omboard servicing

4 points   
QUESTION 3
1. The purchasing of a seat on a plane involves booking stage which is handled by the
agents operating inthe airline sector. For meeting the booking process requirements,
these travel agents traditionally relied upon global distribution system that was
accessed through ________________ (CRT) interface.
cathode ray tube
computer reservation terminal
criterion referenced test

4 points   
QUESTION 4
1. IATA plays a vital role in areas concerning air transport issues. As a functional body, some
of the other aims it is working towards include: 1. Allowing network of airlines to work
together to standardise and bring improvements in service standards internationally 2.
To promote safe, regular and economic air transport 3. To foster air commerce 4. To
study issues associated with airline industry Which of the following feature is/are
correct according to you?
1 & 2 are correct
3 is correct
4 is corretc
1 & 4 are correct
All are correct

4 points   
QUESTION 5
1. Define VOR.
 These work as radio beacons that operate in MF or LF band-widths and function on
working principle involving transmitting of signal of equal strength in all directions.
It works as an electronic aid to navigation and works by identifying relative bearing
of an aircraft from a non-directional beacon or a commercial radio broadcast
beacon.
As an aircraft navigation system operating in VHF band, VHF omni directional radio
range broadcasts a VHF radio composite signal.

4 points   
QUESTION 6
1. Through revenue management, we can successfully validate each of these strategic
differentiators. Most airlines pursue a ________ strategy which sets them apart from
their competitors. As bookings and competitive fares are monitored, in this scenario,
revenue management helps evaluate whether these _______ strategies that are in
conjunction with other functions are able to drive the demand as per the plans.
schedule
product
pricing
ancillary

3 points   
QUESTION 7
1. What will be done under this equation (Crandall's Innovation): As more seats are sold
and competition increases when departure date is near, the ticket prices are likely to
_________ but can still see a last-minute price drop during the final days.
increase
decrease

3 points   
QUESTION 8
1. On long-distance routes, these planes were designed to replace piston-engine DC-7.
Featuring rugged designs, these aircrafts allowed production of several versions with
extended fuselages. These are the features of which of the following?
707-300s
JT3
Douglas DC-8
Boeing's 707
JT3D

3 points   
QUESTION 9
1. _________ assists in determining the portion of filled capacity and as a component of key
indicators can be used in its raw form as a percentage value. As it has developed along
a growing trend over time, it is necessary that we must define the nominal range
around that trend.
ASK
RPK
 PLF
GDP
LCC

3 points   
QUESTION 10
1. During 1990’s, almost two-thirds of domestic passengers travelled through hub city prior
to arrival at their final destination. Passengers flying out of these hubs paid over 20
percent _________ in comparison to passengers taking comparable trip out of an airport
that was not a hub.
less
more

2 points   
QUESTION 11
1. LCC airline business model is a popular option, especially in long-haul markets, having
made inroads into traditional network airline markets. State true or false.

 True

 False

2 points   
QUESTION 12
1. These originally represented government-owned airlines that were formed in the early
years of commercial aviation.
Intercontinental flight
Transcontinental flight
Transatlantic flight
National flag carrier airlines
None of these

2 points   
QUESTION 13
1. Reheat technology used in engines also known as _________ involved injecting
additional .fuel into the fuel pipe after the turbine which provided necessary increase in
thrust needed for supersonic air travel.
afterheater
aftercooler
afterburner

2 points   
QUESTION 14
1. The golden age of airships included first around-the-world flight that was successfully
completed by the __________ aircraft in _______ 1929.
Wright Flyer, March
Cirrus, June
 Zeppelin, August
Spitfire, October
Boeing, December

2 points   
QUESTION 15
1. In 1980s, mergers and buyouts done were accomplished in an environment of hostility
and distrust with charges of unfair business practices levelled by one carrier against
another. State true or false.

 True

 False

2 points   
QUESTION 16
1. Cost of fuel lies in which of the following?
Airborne costs
Ground costs
Other costs
Cost per seat mile
Average cost per seat mile

2 points   
QUESTION 17
1. A decorated First World War pilot ‘__________’, first decided to make an attempt for
transatlantic flight.
Tony Jannus
John Alcock
Percival Elliott Fansler
Benjamin B. Lipsner
Glenn H. Curtiss

2 points   
QUESTION 18
1. C in FSC refers to _____.
compounds
carrier
continuity
contruction
computer

2 points   
QUESTION 19
1. The introduction of Boeing Model 247 on Feb. 8, 1933, for global travellers was world’s
first modern airliner. The plane featured latest technology knowledge of that time
which was presented in form of:
 streamlined, all-metal mono-plane construction
non metals
icers
no auto pilot support

2 points   
QUESTION 20
1. FAA stands for Federal Air Administration. State true or false.

 True

 False

2 points   
QUESTION 21
1. Under ________ act, it was the responsibility of federal government to build new airports
as well as institute regulations addressing.
Contract Air Mail Act
CARs
Air Commerce Act
FARs
None of these

2 points   
QUESTION 22
1. Competitive pricing which was a resultant of deregulation saw small upstart companies
offering customers extremely ______ fares.
low
high

2 points   
QUESTION 23
1. _________ costs also have significant impact on airline performance due to the
relationship between reduction in personnel cost and increase in productivity levels.
Airborne
Ground
Cost per seat mile
Personnel
Average cost per seat mile

2 points   
QUESTION 24
1. The expansion of airline industry to different new destinations has enabled faster and
more convenient movement of passengers, thus positively contributing towards
__________ world trade activity and working as an important contributor to country’s
economic development.
increased
 decreased

1 points   
QUESTION 25
1. A common rule followed in airline revenue management involves travellers having the
tendency to buy lowest available fare class in the market. This is known as the common
rule of thumb. State true or false.

 True

 False

1 points   
QUESTION 26
1. In October _______, overseas flights on 707s were introduced by Pan American followed
by National Airlines who began domestic jet service using borrowed 707 from Pan Am.
1933
1936
1948
1958
1966

1 points   
QUESTION 27
1. With business challenges continuing to evolve for airlines, their business plans still center
around the need to:
Increase profits
Increase productivity
Increase responsiveness to market changes
Bringing improvements in customer experience
All of the above

1 points   
QUESTION 28
1. In October 1925, Harry S. New, Postmaster General, awarded _____ airmail routes to
seven airmail carriers.
two
three
five
six
eight

1 points   
QUESTION 29
1. What does the last A stand for in FAA?
Air
Aviation
 Act
Airmail
Administration

1 points   
QUESTION 30
1. As per IATA, in ________, globally there are 177 Category 3 airports where the arrivals and
departures of planes are controlled through this slot process.
2010
2012
1014
2016
2018

1 points   
QUESTION 31
1. At the start of 19th century, on December 17, ______, the world stood up and took notice
of first powered aircraft by Wright brothers.
1901
1902
1903
1904
1905

1 points   
QUESTION 32
1. As a trade association for world’s airlines, IATA represents around 82% of total air traffic
happening globally. State true or false.

 True

 False

1 points   
QUESTION 33
1. The commercial aviation sector has grown a lot from earlier times where it operated in a
tightly regulated environment with ________ competition on fares.
maximum
minimum

1 points   
QUESTION 34
1. With increasing usage of IoT across the globe, we need to understand to what extent
these can work in sync with today’s pace of technology so as to ensure smooth
integration and successful deployment. --- This is related to which of the following?
Composite systems
Terrestrial expansion
 Multiple partners
Security
None of these

1 points   
QUESTION 35
1. Airlines have always maintained its focus on how to price core tickets. However, recently
there has been a fundamental industry change with __________ percentage of revenue
getting generated from ancillary sales.
increasing
decreasing

1 points   
QUESTION 36
1. In coming days, with the settling of the present Covid 19 situation, Indian aviation sector
as part of Asia Pacific region would emerge as _______ single aviation market.
smallest
largest

1 points   
QUESTION 37
1. Airline companies need to make effective use of real-time data by implementing it into its
approach. This helps in enhancing its functionality standards. State true or false.

 True

 False

1 points   
QUESTION 38
1. Introduction of first ticketless travel --- This is related to which of the following year?
1979
1982
1986
1990
1993

1 points   
QUESTION 39
1. The drawbacks of LCC model is its point-to-point nature which is difficult to manage in
comparison to a capacity stand-point. State true or false.

 True

 False

1 points   
QUESTION 40
 1. With cost competitiveness in the sector being the need of the hour, airline firms have
implemented dynamic pricing on some ticket searches as per the implemented
revenue management software. --- this comes under which of the following head?
Shifting customer behaviour
Digital Technologies
Cost Dynamics

1 points   
QUESTION 41
1. This allows business owners to deduct the cost incurred in the equipment over time.
Which of the following is related to this term?
Appreciation
Depreciation

1 points   
QUESTION 42
1. H in AHP stands for _______.
Hierarchy
High
Hinderence

1 points   
QUESTION 43
1. Fleet planning models can also be analysed by policy makers, like __________ so as to
analyse environmental policies effectiveness in relation to airline fleets.
producers
consumers
private owners
government agencies
None of these

1 points   
QUESTION 44
1. AHP makes use of a combination of _____________ data, which later would be translated
into numbers.
quantitative
Qualitative (THIS IS NOT THE ANS)
quantitative and qualitative

1 points   
QUESTION 45
1. Each airport has its own customised central database support that contains all necessary
information and updates regarding necessary flight data including _________.
Seasonal schedules
Price list
Traffic rules
 1 points   
QUESTION 46
1. The development of intelligent and personalised product solutions for the airline sector
ensures their offering right product at the right price to the right customer at the right
time. But for this, first they need to understand customer behaviour, their preferences
and purchase behaviours. State true or false.

 True

 False

1 points   
QUESTION 47
1. As all aircrafts are well maintained and looked after, the deprecation factor is not much.
In this scenario, the leasing company does not lose a lot of money on event of a re-sale.
State true or false.

 True

 False

1 points   
QUESTION 48
1. The use of IoT supports improved operational efficiency of airports by increasing
communication speed, thus augmenting the business productivity levels. State true or
false.

 True

 False

1 points   
QUESTION 49
1. R in CRS stands for __________.
Revenue
Rate
Reservation

1 points   
QUESTION 50
1. A in ARPs refers to ________.
Air
Aviation
Act
Airmail
Aerospace

1 points   
QUESTION 51
 1. When one talks about jet engines, the first name that comes into mind is of Sir Frank
Whittle and __________.
Tony Jannus
Dr. Hans von Ohain
Heinrich Kubis
Percival Elliott Fansler
Glenn H. Curtiss

1 points   
QUESTION 52
1. In the airline industry ______, it is used for measuring the actual demand for air transport.
kilometer
meter
metric
units
miles

1 points   
QUESTION 53
1. Hindenburg catching fire on put an anchor on the increasing dominance of airships over
the airplanes of that period and since then these have seen only niche application
usage. When did it occur?
06-May-37
24-Dec-94
18-Dec-95
25-May-03

1 points   
QUESTION 54
1. What does S stand for in SAE?
Selective
Society
South
Standard
Stock

1 points   
QUESTION 55
1. As a common practice in North America, the cost-minimising subset of schedules is
selected without reference to specific individuals. What is it?
Crew scheduling
Crew pairing
Deadheading
Rostering
 Bidline generation

1 points   
QUESTION 56
1. The presence of readily available real-time data assists airlines in bringing necessary
improvements in customer experience. Further, it also supports the need of quick
finding and fixing of issues, thus avoiding possibility of customer dissatisfaction. state
true or false.

 True

 False

1 points   
QUESTION 57
1. _______ issues are usually formulated as set partitioning issues.
Crew scheduling
Crew pairing
Deadheading
Rostering
Bidline generation

1 points   
QUESTION 58
1. ATC refers to Aviation Traffic Control. State true or false.

 True

 False

1 points   
QUESTION 59
1. As a common practice, most airlines operate their maximum flights in one or more hubs.
State true or false.

 True

 False

1 points   
QUESTION 60
1. What does S refers to in SHL?
Sale
Schedule
Slot
Security
None of these

1 points   
QUESTION 61
 1. Schedule Design is also known as which of the following?
Fleet assignment
Aircraft routing
Crew scheduling
Flight scheduling
None of these

1 points   
QUESTION 62
1. In AR, R refers to _______-.
Region
Rate
Rentals
Rational
Reality

1 points   
QUESTION 63
1. As per commercial aircraft backlog analysis study, potential economic downturn can
have ________ risk of erosion in aircraft production backlog.
small
huge
Center for Continuing Education - UPES
Fundamentals of Airline Operations
Assignment 2

Total Questions: 56
Total Marks: 100

Assignment Information :

The examination will consist of only Objective type (multiple choice) questions
requiring candidates to Mouse-click their correct choice of alternatives against
the related question number. The questions would carry 1 to 5 marks each
depending on the difficulty level of the question as indicated in the table below:

Difficulty Level of Questions:

1 Mark - Direct, Memory based

2 Marks - Memory & Conceptual
3 Marks - Conceptual & Analytical
4 Marks - Analytical based on understanding of concepts
5 Marks - Application based on understanding of concepts
   The question paper will be for 100 marks and considering marks
allotted to each question, the total number of questions would be
around 56.
   There will not be negative marking for wrong answers.
   In case candidate does not want to attempt the question he I she
should not mouse-click any option.
   The students are allowed to save the responses and come back later
to resume, complete and "Save and Submit" the assignment. However,
if the Due Date has expired, then the assignment will not be accessible
and will be marked as zero. In such cases, the student can re-attempt
the assignment allocated after enrolling in the subsequent Semester.
   Once submitted, that answer sheet cannot be retreieved for any
editing. The student has to initiate a new attempt (if allowed), if he has
submitted the assignment by mistake.
   The students are normally allowed 3 chances to attempt and submit
the assignment. The number of attempts availed is displayed under the
"Test Information".
   The Highest Grade of the 3 attempts shall be considered for grading.
   The assignments are auto evaluated, and hence no chance of re-
evaluation/re-totalling is allowed to the student.
Multiple Attempts This Test allows 3
attempts. This is
attempt number 1.
Force Completion This Test can be
saved and resumed
later.
Your answers are
saved automatically.
 Question Completion Status:

QUESTION 1
 1. What does D stand for in DELAG?
Dalmia
Deutsche
Dakota
Dalco
Dalimar

2 points   
QUESTION 2
1. What does A stand for in FARs?
Air
Aviation
Act
Airmail
None of these

2 points   
QUESTION 3
1. Wright Brothers is recognised by aviation experts as the father of aeronautics as he
paved the way for Sir George Cayley and all other aviators who followed the line. State
true or false.

 True

 False

2 points   
QUESTION 4
1. Need for seaplanes to have sufficient buoyancy for floating on water and supporting the
weight of plane while moving along the water surface. -- For making the project a
success, ________ had to overcome many practical challenges including this. With
reference to the above statement answer.
Tony Jannus
Heinrich Kubis
Percival Elliott Fansler
Glenn H. Curtiss
None of these

2 points   
QUESTION 5
1. With the overcapacity issue being faced by airlines across the globe, it would lead to
further cramping of airline’s ability to charge ________ for air tickets. As per prediction,
airlines across the globe would be adding about 2,100 aircraft in 2020, which based on
ASKwill be 7.5% of world’s total aircraft capacity.
Lower
Higher
 2 points   
QUESTION 6
1. Today, the pioneering work done by IATA can be seen in the currently applicable
resolutions of IATA. This can be said as The resolution is signed by close to _____ airlines
who are accepting IATA partners tickets and air waybills including passenger and cargo
traffic on reciprocal basis.
100
200
300
400
500

2 points   
QUESTION 7
1. The golden age of aviation started after ________.
World War I
World War II

2 points   
QUESTION 8
1. F in FSC is the short form of ________.
Free
Fleet
Flight
Full
Factual

2 points   
QUESTION 9
1. Rapid growth was seen in commercial aviation which primarily used ex-military aircraft
including super-heavy bombers like the B-29 and Avro Lancaster which were converted
for transporting both people and cargo. State true or false.

 True

 False

2 points   
QUESTION 10
1. This type of allocation generally predominates because of traditional accounting mindset
which is based on the need for cost savings in current economic scenario. It is?
Airline profitability
Cost driven allocation
Effectiveness of various
KPIs

2 points   
QUESTION 11
1. The new business provisions introduced by major airlines including central computer
reservation systems, hubs and frequent-flier programs made major airlines operating
in large markets almost _________.
vulnerable
invulnerable

2 points   
QUESTION 12
1. O in OEMs stands for Origin. State true or false.

 True

 False

2 points   
QUESTION 13
1. The events of 9/11 resulted in immediate layoffs and cutbacks in anticipation of
inevitable decline in passenger traffic due to concerns regarding safety of air travel.
With the introduction of _______-fare air travel options and positive growth felt in the air
travel sector, the industry is looking upwards now.
low
high

2 points   
QUESTION 14
1. From the following mark the event/events that took place in 1995:
Introduction of first ticketless travel
US emerging as the airline hub
Production of twin engine 777 by Boeing
Introduction of the first frequent flier programme in the airline
sector
None of these

2 points   
QUESTION 15
1. In late 1950s, jet passenger service started in the _________ with the introduction of
Boeing 707 and Douglas DC-8 airliners.
China
Japan
Russia
United States
India

2 points   
QUESTION 16
 1. The possibility of creating price sensitivity in the market, which could then lead to issues
like delayed decisions that are resultant of customers who are waiting for discounts in
deals. --- this is an advantage or disadvantage of yield management?
Advantage
Disadvantage

2 points   
QUESTION 17
1. ___________ allows airlines to develop personalised statement for each of the customer's
willingness to pay and arrive at a price point where such customers are likely to convert
for each different product.
Specific pricing
Personalised pricing

1 points   
QUESTION 18
1. In years before yield management becoming standard practice, the setting of fares by
the airlines was performed through manually controlled overbooking. State true or
false.

 True

 False

1 points   
QUESTION 19
1. Where only the fleet size, aircraft types and passenger demand are known. This is?
Warmstart
Coldstart

1 points   
QUESTION 20
1. C in CARs stands for __________.
Czech
Civil
Code
Contract
Carrier

1 points   
QUESTION 21
1. As a common practice in North America, the cost-minimising subset of schedules is
selected without reference to specific individuals. What is it?
Crew scheduling
Crew pairing
Deadheading
Rostering
 Bidline generation

1 points   
QUESTION 22
1. As all aircrafts are well maintained and looked after, the deprecation factor is not much.
In this scenario, the leasing company does not lose a lot of money on event of a re-sale.
State true or false.

 True

 False

1 points   
QUESTION 23
1. When we talk about _______ side costs, these incur for a whole period of time where costs
cannot be avoided when a certain level of flying is chosen.
operating
non-operating

1 points   
QUESTION 24
1. AHP process is employed to achieve ranking of most important factors in developing a
strategy that is aimed at bringing ________ in operating cost of an airline.
reduction
increment

1 points   
QUESTION 25
1. The use of IoT supports improved operational efficiency of airports by increasing
communication speed, thus augmenting the business productivity levels. State true or
false.

 True

 False

1 points   
QUESTION 26
1. Growing popularity of social media allows _________ sharing of experiences which in turn
influences travel decision-making process.
first-hand
second-hand

1 points   
QUESTION 27
1. This process works as an alternative to customer value-based pricing strategy and
attaches value-added features and services. It is?
Good-value pricing
Value-added pricing
 1 points   
QUESTION 28
1. A common rule followed in airline revenue management involves travellers having the
tendency to buy lowest available fare class in the market. This is known as the common
rule of thumb. State true or false.

 True

 False

1 points   
QUESTION 29
1. A in ACMI refers to _________.
Air
Aviation
Act
Airmail
Aircraft

1 points   
QUESTION 30
1. As per IATA, in ________, globally there are 177 Category 3 airports where the arrivals and
departures of planes are controlled through this slot process.
2010
2012
1014
2016
2018

1 points   
QUESTION 31
1. Another challenge for an airline is to operate a new route that is already covered by
other air carriers. This is referred to ________.
Aircraft limitations
Managing Competetion

1 points   
QUESTION 32
1. The process of customer value-based pricing involves a clear understanding developed
by the service/product provider regarding the amount of ________ consumers place on
the benefits that would be received from the product.
quantit
y
value
time
price
 1 points   
QUESTION 33
1. In the airline industry ______, it is used for measuring the actual demand for air transport.
kilometer
meter
metric
units
miles

1 points   
QUESTION 34
1. As per IATA, the issue of capacity is set to ________ in calendar year 2020.
Increase
Decrease

1 points   
QUESTION 35
1. Capability of the system to recognise a situation characterised by number of reservations
made by individual passenger classes and number of cancelled reservations at a
certain moment in time prior to departure. --- this is a feature under which of the
following?
ambience
staff courtesy
customer feedback
seat inventory control
safety

1 points   
QUESTION 36
1. As airline sector connects buyers and sellers as well support transportation of goods
across nations, it is a big contributor to the globalisation of the economy. Breaking the
barrier of distance and time, the future of the industry looks bright. ---- Is this
statement true? Answer in reference to Globalization in leading world.
YES
NO

1 points   
QUESTION 37
1. As per the Boeing’s market outlook, between the years _______ to 2019, the companies
engaged in the leasing business in airline sector globally rose from 100 to more than
150.
2000
2002
2004
2006
 2008

1 points   
QUESTION 38
1. The presence of readily available real-time data assists airlines in bringing necessary
improvements in customer experience. Further, it also supports the need of quick
finding and fixing of issues, thus avoiding possibility of customer dissatisfaction. state
true or false.

 True

 False

1 points   
QUESTION 39
1. By mid-1960s, rapid expansion in commercial aviation saw around 100 million
passengers having utilised the air travel services through jet planes. State true or false.

 True

 False

1 points   
QUESTION 40
1. On the basis of historical market demand, airlines offered multiple price points that
targeted different customer segments at different times in a sales cycle. State true or
false.

 True

 False

1 points   
QUESTION 41
1. This is primary strategy employed for understanding of customer value-based pricing. It
is?
Good-value pricing
Value-added pricing

1 points   
QUESTION 42
1. Most airlines also typically keep their set of price points maintained for weeks at a time
with the only change happening in terms of managing fare offerings by altering fare
classes that are up for sale at any given time. State true or false.

 True

 False

1 points   
QUESTION 43
1. The drawbacks of LCC model is its point-to-point nature which is difficult to manage in
comparison to a capacity stand-point. State true or false.
  True

 False

1 points   
QUESTION 44
1. Strategic pricing structure here allows airlines to intelligent define pricing structures that
support: Which of the following is incorrect?
Maximising of the revenue
Fitting within the carrier’s larger pricing
structure
Minimising revenue
none

1 points   
QUESTION 45
1. Between 2019 and 2038, the growth of world air travel would approximately grow at a
CAGR of 4.6 percent. What does C stand for in CARG?
Compound
Civil
Code
Contract
Carrier

1 points   
QUESTION 46
1. Airline companies conduct their businesses in way where they can optimise airplane
utilisation. This includes maintaining efficient airplane turn-time at the gates, which
allows maximised utilisation of large _______ airline companies have made while
performing involved operations.
human
investment
capital investment

1 points   
QUESTION 47
1. Prior to starting of a new route, airlines use aviation market intelligence tools to know:
How many passengers will travel on their flight which is arrived at by parsing and
analysing of all available data.
Data collected comes from within the airline as well as by using industry-wide
passenger data used for identifying trends in traffic.
Data is used for determining how many passengers are travelling each day between
airport pairs.
All of the above

1 points   
QUESTION 48
 1. When we talk about commercial aviation system, lead time varies for each capacity-
change decision as well as for each stakeholder. State true or false.

 True

 False

1 points   
QUESTION 49
1. "As a space-based global navigation satellite system, it is designed to provide for reliable:
• Positioning support • Navigation support • Timing services support The services are
freely available to users globally on a continuous basis. These are?"
NDB
ADF
VOR
Radio Beacons
GLONASS

5 points   
QUESTION 50
1. """This involves provision of technical guidance that include processes and procedures as
well as tools and safety-critical information, as applicable to technical personnel in
accordance with established norms and in a standardised manner. In addition, this
includes the provision of technical guidance by the oversight authority to the aviation
industry regarding implementation of applicable regulations and "" --- This is
_____________________."
"Technical guidance, tools and provision of safetycritical
information"
"Licensing, certification, authorisation and approval obligations"
Surveillance obligations
Resolution of safety concerns
Specific operating regulations

5 points   
QUESTION 51
1. """The first commercial flight was made in the year 1914, using aircraft designed by
Percival Elliott Fansler, which could take off and land in water."" Which of the following
is/are the salient features of this flight mentioned above?"
An auction took place for choosing the first passenger with the final winning bid
costing 500 dollars
The flight was proposed between two cities separated by 21 miles of bay waters
The plane flew while maintaining altitude of 15 feet over water
This flight initiated the very idea of flying as a possible way to travel in the mind of its
architects and people at large
All of the above

5 points   
QUESTION 52
 1. These comprise low as well as medium-frequency transmitters that are used for
purposes like: • Locating airway intersections and airports • For performing instrument
approaches using radio direction finder present on the aircraft These are?
NDB
ADF
VOR
Radio Beacons
GLONASS

5 points   
QUESTION 53
1. Define Wet lease.
When airline chooses this type of lease, the leasing company offers all associated
supports with the aircraft like: Aircraft
These are preferred by airlines in situations where they have with them desired
number of air crew to make the leased aircraft operational.

4 points   
QUESTION 54
1. a. The act allowed the U.S. Post Office to use private airlines to deliver mail and pay them
for this service b. The payments made to the airlines were based on the weight of the
mail c. Most of the airmail was carried by the contract airmail carriers d. Harry S. New,
Postmaster General, awarded eight airmail routes to seven airmail carriers These are
the salient features of which of the following act?
Contract Air Mail Act
Czech Air Regulations
Codified Air Regulations

4 points   
QUESTION 55
1. _________ comprise regulations that are used in specifying following limitations for
aircrafts operating with visual reference to terrain: • Cloud limitations • Visibility
limitations
VFR
RPK
VMC
NDC
GDS

4 points   
QUESTION 56
1. The air transport or aircraft industry comprise different variations of aircrafts including:
A. hot air balloons B. airships C. rotary and fixed-wing types D. wing-less lifting bodies
and those with morphable wings Which of these is/are correct?
A and B are correct
C is correct
A and D is correct
All are incorrect
All are correct