AAAE Certified Member (CM) Module 1 Practice Test

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• During incidents, the Public Information Officer (PIO) is primarily responsible for?
• Which of the following is NOT a stated reason for minimum standards?
• A public charter is best described as?
• Forecast demand in long-range planning is used to determine what?
• Why is ethical conduct important in airport management?
• What is AOA?
• The acronym AIP stands for which program?
• Which of the following is one of the three approaches to leasing concession space?
• Movement vs Non-movement area: Which describes movement area?
• Which is a key element of a leasehold agreement?
• Which activity is allowed on an airport?
• What is the primary purpose of federal procurement policies?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of an airport SMS?
• Which statement about the ALP is true?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of a long-range financial plan?
• Which act created the Federal Aviation Administration?
• Grant Assurance 24, Fee and Rental Structure: What must the airport do?
• The ALP includes which drawing near the approach path?
• Part 91 safety standards apply to which category of operations?
• What is considered 'substantial use'?
• Why is wildlife hazard management necessary at airports?
• What is the relationship between Part 139 certification and daily airport operations?
• What is the role of the FAA related to the airport operator?
• Which agencies govern aviation security in the U.S.?
• In airport governance, which entity provides strategic oversight and approves major projects and budgets?
• What is a KPI in airport operations?
• Which aspect is included in a Master Plan as part of forecasting?
• How do airports manage water quality and stormwater?
• Which contract type means the contract is available from only one source?
• Which sequence accurately lists the five steps of airport property development?
• Which statement best describes the effect of accepting federal grant money on airport accounting?
• Which contract type involves a single entity providing both design and construction?
• What are two prominent forms of airport ownership?
• What is an example of 'just' discrimination?
• What is a Runway Safety Area (RSA)?
• The Air Commerce Act of 1926 created which entity?
• How many Commercial Service Airports are there in the US?
• Why is an Environmental Impact Assessment conducted for airport projects?
• What is an Emergency Operations Center (EOC)?
• What is the distance between parallel runways that require precision runway guidance monitoring radar?
• What does the MII clause grant signatories?
• The hub-and-spoke network is primarily a response to which change?
• What measures are used in noise abatement?
• What do the ACRP and PARAS projects show?
• Who is most likely to file a Part 13 or Part 16?
• How does the Safety Management System relate to regulatory compliance?
• When should the ALP be updated?
• Life-cycle cost analysis helps decision-makers by evaluating what?
• How is the Airport Reference Code determined?
• Which is described as the Big dog of a GA Airport?
• Which act created the Transportation Security Administration?
• Which contract type is associated with stocking specific items like salt and sand?
• What is a SASO?
• The Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970 primarily did what?
• Which practices ensure runway and taxiway maintenance?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of aircraft approach described?
• What is the purpose of an Environmental Impact Assessment in airport development?
• In ARC designation, what do the letters and numbers represent?
• The decision to implement a displaced threshold is commonly driven by which factors?
• What are the two types of Off-Airport land?
• The area before the displaced threshold is related to what safety concept?
• Displaced threshold primarily impacts which flight operation?
• Which of the following is a component of the ALP?
• In airport property development, which step is the fourth?
• Which preflight item disseminates notices to airmen affecting flight operations?
• How do aeronautical and non-aeronautical rates differ, and what are the exceptions?
• Which of the following describes the four components of an airport Safety Management System (SMS)?
• According to the significance list, 3,345 corresponds to which category?
• Which item is another exception to FMV for non-aeronautical rates?
• How do residual agreements work?
• Which procurement method involves inviting multiple vendors?
• Which is NOT a core element of project management for capital programs?
• Which is described as the Big dog of a Commercial Service Airport?
• What does the Inner Portion Of Approach refer to in ALP?
• What is the difference between safety and security in airport operations?
• Which document is used to schedule and budget capital projects over multiple years?
• Which Part focuses on airport noise?
• Which item is necessary to receive AIP funding?
• What chart does a pilot use for VFR?
• How are PFCs approved and tracked?
• Which federal program funds a significant share of eligible capital projects at public-use airports in the United States?
• Which option best reflects the typical role of a Public Information Officer during emergencies?
• The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) had which primary role?
• Which entity is responsible for approving PFC-funded projects?
• What is the ICAO and what do they do?
• Which scenario is a typical reason to establish a displaced threshold?
• What is a Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) and how is it used?
• Which preflight item is used to test aircraft performance before flight?
• What is an FBO?
• Signatory carriers make a major investment determined by which entity?
• What best describes airport branding?
• Which FAA office is the primary contact an airport manager would likely engage with?
• Which Part addresses obstructions around airports?
• What best describes the role of the airport sponsor in governance?
• Which methods are used to measure airport customer satisfaction?
• Grant assurances are:
• In airport property development, which step is the second?
• Which is NOT listed as a future challenge?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between risk management and security planning in airports?
• Security training and drills in airports are used to?
• Which statement correctly differentiates Joint-Use and Shared-Use airports?
• Which TSA document provides best practices?
• What is the role of the TSA in airport security?
• What is the guiding principle for aeronautical rate setting?
• Which condition is commonly addressed by using a displaced threshold?
• What is a Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) designed to do?
• The number 3,345 corresponds to which description?
• What distinguishes a Master Plan from a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) in airport planning?
• Block Grant States are defined as states that receive a block of AIP money for distribution to which airports?
• Which is a type of lease where rent changes at predetermined intervals?
• What is a general description of a plan that addresses pollutant runoff and environmental protection at airports?
• What is the primary purpose of an airport master plan?
• The ALP includes which mapping component?
• Which statement correctly describes Part 121 safety standards?
• Which of the following is a typical reason to relocate a runway threshold forward?
• Why is stakeholder engagement critical for airport decisions?
• The Growth of the FAAP to the AIP indicates expansion of what?
• Which Part governs unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations?
• In airport property development, which step is the first?
• What is a through the fence agreement?
• In airport security, risk management is best described as which process?
• The FAAP to AIP progression exemplifies which of the following about federal funding for aviation?
• What is the purpose of a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)?
• A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is best described as?
• Which preflight item provides current weather information used by pilots?
• How long are grant assurances in effect?
• Why is Airport Management challenging?
• In airport management, CIP stands for Capital Improvement Program. What is the primary focus of CIP-funded projects?
• Which lease type ties rent to a percentage of sales?
• Which three competing interests do grant assurances balance?
• Grant Assurance 19 Operations and Maintenance requires the airport to ___________________________.
• What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data in decision-making?
• Which statement best captures the role of environmental and security compliance programs as part of risk management?
• Which best describes the difference between Part 13 and Part 16?
• What is Wildlife Hazard Management and why is it necessary?
• What are the core elements of project management for capital programs?
• Which element is a core component of an airport SMS?
• Which item is included in the ALP document?
• What happens when an airport accepts federal grant money?
• What is the difference between operating budgets and capital budgets at an airport?
• Who establishes policy for the airport?
• NOTAM is disseminated to provide timely information that affects flight operations and safety. What does NOTAM stand for?
• Which service is typically included under a Professional Services contract?
• Which Part governs charter airlines safety standards?
• True or false: A displaced threshold shortens the landing distance.
• If you don't adhere to Grant Assurances, what happens?
• Which of the following is a type of insurance under the CGL?
• Future challenges facing the industry include which of the following?
• How is the Runway Design Code determined?
• What is a primary responsibility of airport sponsorship regarding safety?
• Which item is not among the four areas to assess when upgrading a computer system?
• A displaced threshold can be used to provide what safety-related provision?
• An airport authority's grant of operating rights to an airline implies what regarding service?
• Which statement about environmental compliance at airports is true?
• Which type of data is descriptive rather than numeric?
• What is the role of a long-range financial plan in airport management?
• What does 'self-sustainability' mean?
• Which item is part of FAA criteria for approving an ALP update?
• ASDE-X, or surface movement radar systems, enhance surface safety by monitoring what?
• What is the purpose of a GA Reliever Airport?
• Which item is included in the ALP as a plan for improvements?
• Which TSA document provides direction to change security requirements?
• Which Part covers plane noise?
• Displaced thresholds are most directly related to which aspect of runway design?
• What is risk management in airport operations?
• Which item is NOT typically included in a long-range airport system plan?
• The AIP primarily funds which type of projects?
• Which item concerns weight distribution and center of gravity?
• Above what altitude must an aircraft file an IFR flight plan?
• Which statement most accurately describes the purpose of an Environmental Impact Assessment in airport development?
• ASDE-X or surface movement radar systems are used to monitor which of the following?
• Regular inspections and preventive maintenance for runways and taxiways serve to maintain what?
• For federal-funded construction contracts exceeding $100,000, what is the minimum posting period?
• What is life-cycle cost analysis and why is it important?
• Which is a method to reduce risk on the airport?
• Which of the following is NOT typically listed as an essential component of a Master Plan?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a preflight item?
• What is the purpose of the ALP?
• Which environmental laws typically apply to airports?
• Which of the following is a typical core element of the Safety Management System?
• Which preflight item provides essential information for flight planning, including airports and services?
• Which is listed as an exception to applying Fair Market Value (FMV) to non-aeronautical rates?
• How many GA (General Aviation) airports are there?
• Which item can be included in base rent?
• What does FMV stand for?
• Which number identifies the Primary Commercial Service Airport count?
• Who does the FAA consider responsible for the airport?
• Federal procurement policies must be used in which circumstance?
• What are airports prohibited from factoring into the rate base?
• The Data section of the ALP typically includes which item?
• How does a displaced threshold affect landing distance?
• What is a displaced threshold?
• Which contract type retains a contractor to provide advisory services during the project?
• What charts does a pilot use for IFR?
• Which of the following comprises the key components of a long-range airport system plan?
• What structures are generally considered incompatible with airport operations?
• How many airports are there in the United States?
• According to the significance list, 2,500 corresponds to which category?
• In the context of runway markings, what does a displaced threshold accomplish?
• Which entity is listed as an exception to FMV for non-aeronautical rates in more than one context?
• The FAA must give permission to reclassify which type of land?
• What rule is used to maintain separation in VFR conditions?
• The ALP contains which drawing?
• Which of the following best defines a displaced threshold?
• What are some options for airport operators to attempt to prevent incompatible land use?
• Which of the following is NOT a function of the ALP?
• Which statement best describes ICAO's role regarding aviation regulations?
• The concept of a displaced threshold is intended to ensure safety and compliance with which needs?
• Which option is NOT a typical reason for a displaced threshold?
• How is forecasting used in airport planning?
• Under Exclusive Rights Grant Assurance (23), which statement is true?
• What are the two types of On-Airport land?
• Which three roles are attributed to the FAA in relation to airport operators?
• Which Part covers airport security?
• What is the importance of ID badgeing and access control?
• What is continuity of operations planning in airport management?
• A typical airport Security Plan should include which elements?
• What is the difference between competitive bidding and sole-source procurement?
• What is Airport Law?
• The deregulation of airlines led to which system?
• What is contract management in airport projects?
• Which cybersecurity attack is designed to steal information such as credit card numbers?
• Why does the FAA encourage airports to have minimum standards?
• In airport projects, contract management involves which activity?