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050 - METEOROLOGY
050-01 THE ATMOSPHERE

050-01-01 Composition, extent, vertical division
8814. The troposphere is the:
A part oI the atmosphere above the stratosphere
B part oI the atmosphere below the tropopause
C boundary between the mesosphere and thermosphere
D boundary between the stratosphere and the mesosphere
ReI: all
Ans: B
8817. What is the boundary layer between troposphere and stratosphere called:
A Tropopause
B Ionosphere
C Stratosphere
D Atmosphere
ReI: all
Ans: A
8824. The amount oI water vapour which air can hold largely depends on:
A relative humidity
B air temperature
C stability oI air
D dew point
ReI: all
Ans: B
8876. The tropopause is a level at which:
A vertical currents are strongest
B water vapour content is greatest
C pressure remains constant
D temperature ceases to Iall with increasing height
ReI: all
Ans: D
8889. The tropopause is lower;
A south oI the equator than north oI it
B in summer than winter in moderate latitudes
C over the North pole than over the equator
D over the equator than over the South Pole
ReI: all
Ans: C
10050. What is the approximate composition oI the dry air by volume in the
troposphere?
A 21 oxygen, 78 nitrogen, and the rest other gases
B 10 oxygen, 89 nitrogen, and the rest other gases
C 88 oxygen, 9 nitrogen, and the rest other gases
D 50 oxygen, 40$ nitrogen and the rest other gases
ReI: all
Ans: A
10055. In which layer is most oI the atmospheric humidity concentrated?
A Troposphere
B Tropopause
C Stratosphere
D Stratopause
ReI: all
Ans: A
10061. The thickness oI the troposphere varies with:
A latitude
B longitude
C rotation oI the earth
D the wind
ReI: all
Ans: A
10102. Going Irom the equator to the north pole, the altitude oI the tropopause:
A increases and its temperature increases
B decreases and its temperature increases
C increases and its temperature decreases
D decreases and its temperature decreases
ReI: all
Ans: B
10753. In the mid-latitudes the stratosphere extends on an average Irom:
A 85 to more than 200 km
B 0 to 11 km
C 50 to 85 km
D 11 to 50 km
ReI: all
Ans: D
10804. Which layer oI the atmosphere contains more than 90 per cent oI all water
vapour?
A Troposphere
B Lower stratosphere
C Upper stratosphere
D Ionosphere
ReI: all
Ans: A
10825. Which one oI the Iollowing statement applies to the tropopause?
A It is, by deIinition, a temperature inversion
B It is, by deIinition, an isothermal layer
C It indicates a strong temperature lapse rate
D It separates the troposphere Irom the stratosphere
ReI: all
Ans: D
10846. The average height oI the tropopause at 50oN is about:
A 14 km
B 8 km
C 11 km
D 16 km
ReI: all
Ans: C
10851. The troposphere:
A has a greater vertical extent above the equator than above the poles
B contains all oxygen oI the stratosphere
C is the separation layer between the stratosphere and atmosphere
D reaches the same height at all latitudes
ReI: all
Ans: A
10855. How does the height oI the tropopause normally vary with latitude in the
northern hemisphere?
A It remains constant throughout the year
B It remains constant Irom north to south
C It increases Irom south to north
D It decreases Irom south to north
ReI: all
Ans: D
10896. What, approximately, is the average height oI the tropopause over the equator?
A 40 km
B 8 km
C 11km
D 16 km
ReI: all
Ans: D
15783. Why are indications about the height oI the tropopause not essential Ior Ilight
documentation in the tropics?
A The tropopause is generally well above the Ilight level actually Ilown
B The meteorological services are unable to provide such a chart
C The temperatures oI the tropical tropopause are always very cold and
thereIore not important
D Tropopause inIormation are oI no value
ReI: all
Ans: A
15790. What is the most likely temperature at the tropical tropopause?
A - -25
o
C
B - -75
o
C
C - -55
o
C
D - -35
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: B
15820. HalI the mass oI the atmosphere is Iound in the Iirst:
A 5 km
B 3 km
C 8 km
D 11 km
ReI: all
Ans: A
15849. What oI the Iollowing is the most important constituent in the atmosphere
Irom a weather stand point?
A Hydrogen
B Water vapour
C Nitrogen
D Oxygen
ReI: all
Ans: B
15850. The height and the temperature oI the tropopause are respectively in the order
oI:
A 16 km and -40
o
C over the poles
B 16 km and -75
o
C over the equator
C 8 km and -40
o
C over the equator
D 8 km and -75
o
C over the poles
ReI: all
Ans: B
16572. The troposphere is:
A deepest over the equator
B deepest over the poles
C the same depth all over the earth
D shallowest over the poles in summer
ReI: all
Ans: A
24289. In relation to the total weight oI the atmosphere, the weight oI the atmosphere
between mean sea level and a height oI 5500m is:
A 25
B 1
C 50
D 99
ReI: all
Ans: C
24425. Which oI the Iollowing statements concerning the tropopause is correct?
A The temperature oI the tropopause at the equator and at the poles is equal
B The temperature remains constant above and below the tropopause
C The temperature oI the tropopause at the equator is higher than at the
poles
D The temperature lapse rate changes abruptly at the tropopause
ReI: all
Ans: D
24440. Which statement concerning the tropopause is correct?
A The temperature at the tropopause is approximately -80
o
C over the Poles
and approximately -40
o
C over the equator
B Above the tropopause no clear air turbulence occurs
C in the ICAO standard atmosphere the tropopause lies higher over the Poles
than over the equator
D The layer just above the tropopause is absolutely stable
ReI: all
Ans: D
050-01-02 Temperature
8808. Which is true oI the temperature at the tropopause?
A It is higher in polar regions than in equatorial regions
B It is higher in equatorial regions than in polar regions
C It is highest in middle latitudes
D There is no signiIicant diIIerence with change oI latitude
ReI: all
Ans: A
8810. Several physical processes contribute to atmospheric warming. Which oI the
Iollowing contribute the most?
A Absorption and evaporation
B Solar radiation and conduction
C Absorption and vaporisation
D Convection and condensation
ReI: all
Ans: D
8833. An outside air temperature oI -35
o
C is measured while cruising at FL 200.
What is the temperature deviation Irom the ISA at this level?
A 5
o
C colder than ISA
B 10
o
C warmer than ISA
C 5
o
C warmer than ISA
D 10
o
C colder than ISA
ReI: all
Ans: D
8856. A layer can be:
A unstable Ior unsaturated air and conditionally unstable
B stable Ior saturated air and unstable Ior unsaturated air
C unstable Ior unsaturated air and neutral Ior saturated air
D stable Ior unsaturated air and unstable Ior saturated air
ReI: all
Ans: D
8858. At a certain position, the temperature on the 300 hPa chart is -48
o
C; according
to the tropopause chart, the tropopause is at FL 330. What is the most likely
temperature at FL 350?
A - -56.5
o
C
B - -50
o
C
C - -54
o
C
D - -58
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: C
8864. Absolute instability exists whenever the environmental lapse rate:
A exceeds the saturated adiabatic lapse rate
B exceeds the dry adiabatic lapse rate
C is less than the saturated adiabatic lapse rate
D is between the dry and saturated adiabatic lapse rate
ReI: all
Ans: B
8887. A signiIicant inversion at low height is a characteristic oI:
A the passage oI cold Iront
B nocturnal radiation
C advection Iog
D cumulus clouds
ReI: all
Ans: B
8890. An inversion is a layer oI air which is:
A absolutely unstable
B absolutely stable
C conditionally unstable
D conditionally stable
ReI: all
Ans: B
8898. An inversion is:
A an increase oI temperature with height
B an increase oI pressure with height
C a decrease oI pressure with height
D a decrease oI temperature with height
ReI: all
Ans: A
10024. When in the upper part oI a layer warm air is advected the
A stability increases in the layer
B stability decreases in the layer
C wind will back with increasing height in the northern hemisphere
D wind speed will always decrease with increasing height in the northern
hemisphere
ReI: all
Ans: A
10028. Advection is:
A the same as convection
B vertical motion oI air
C the same as subsidence
D horizontal motion oI air
ReI: all
Ans: D
10038. The environmental lapse rate in an actual atmosphere:
A has a Iixed value oI 2
o
C/1000 It
B has a Iixed value oI 1
o
C/100m
C has a Iixed value oI 0.65
o
C/100m
D varies with time
ReI: all
Ans: D
10066. In the lower part oI the stratosphere the temperature:
A decreases with altitude
B is almost constant
C increases with altitude
D increases at Iirst and decreases aIterward
ReI: all
Ans: B
10068. An isothermal layer is a layer oI air in which the temperature:
A increases with height at a constant rate
B increases with height
C decreases with height at a constant rate
D remains constant with height
ReI: all
Ans: D
10074. Which oI the Iollowing is a common result oI subsidence?
A Clear air turbulence at higher altitudes
B CB-clouds and thunderstorms over a large sea
C Wide spread NS and AS clouds and intense precipitation
D An inversion over a large area with haze, mist
ReI: all
Ans: D
10083. An air mass is called stable when:
A the vertical motion oI rising air tends to become weaker and disappears
B the temperature in a given air mass decreases rapidly with height
C the pressure in a given area is constant
D the environmental lapse rate is high, with little vertical motion oI air
currents
ReI: all
Ans: A
10095. What is the technical term Ior an increase in temperature with altitude?
A Subsidence
B Inversion
C Adiabatic
D Advection
ReI: all
Ans: B
10111. The dry adiabatic lapse rate has a value oI:
A 0.5
o
C/100m
B 2
o
C/1000 It
C 0.65
o
C/100m
D 1
o
C/100m
ReI: all
Ans: D
10122. How would you characterise an air temperature oI 15oC at the 700 hPa level
over western Europe?
A Within /-5
o
C oI ISA
B High
C Low
D 20
o
C below standard
ReI: all
Ans: C
10128. In an air mass with no clouds the surIace temperature is 15
o
C and the
temperature at 1000m/AGL is 13
o
C. This layer oI air is:
A unstable
B stable
C a layer oI heavy turbulence
D conditionally unstable
ReI: all
Ans: B
10130. The rate oI decrease oI temperature with height per 100m in the International
Standard Atmosphere is:
A 0.65
o
C
B 1
o
C
C 0.5
o
C
D variable
ReI: all
Ans: A
10145. The radiation oI the sun heats:
A the air in the troposphere only directly iI no clouds are present
B the air in the troposphere directly
C the water vapour in the air oI the troposphere
D the surIace oI the earth, which heats the air in the troposphere
ReI: all
Ans: D
10742. From which oI the Iollowing pieces oI inIormation can the stability oI the
atmosphere be derived?
A SurIace temperature
B Environmental lapse rate
C Dry adiabatic lapse rate
D Pressure at the surIace
ReI: all
Ans: B
10754. What characteristic is associated with a temperature inversion?
A Stability
B Instability
C Clear ice
D Area oI active storms
ReI: all
Ans: A
10760. Convective activity over land in mid-latitudes is greatest in:
A winter in the aIternoon
B winter during the night and early morning
C summer during the night and early morning
D summer in the aIternoon
ReI: all
Ans: D
10761. The dry adiabatic lapse rate:
A has a constant Iixed value
B is greater in summer than in winter
C is greater during the night than during the day
D has a variable value
ReI: all
Ans: A
10802. The temperature at FL 160 is -22
o
C. What will the temperature be at FL 90 iI
the ICAO standard lapse rate is applied?
A - -4
o
C
B - -8
o
C
C 0
o
C
D - 4
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: B
o
C. What will the temperature be at FL 110
iI the ICAO standard lapse rate is applied:
A - -9
o
C
B - -18
o
C
C - -6
o
C
D - -15
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: C
10820. The temperature at FL 80 is 6
o
A - 2
o
C
B - -6
o
C
C 0
o
C
D - -4
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: D
10839. The diurnal variation in temperature is largest when the sky is:
A clear and winds are strong
B clear and winds are weak
C overcast and winds are weak
D overcast and winds are strong
ReI: all
Ans: B
10861. On a clear sky, continental ground surIace, wind calm, the minimum
temperature is reached approximately:
A at the moment the sun rises
B halI an hour beIore sunrise
C halI an hour aIter sunrise
D one hour beIore sunrise
ReI: all
Ans: C
o
A - -3
o
C
B - 3
o
C
C 0
o
C
D - 7
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: D
10877. The 0
o
isotherm is Iorecast to be at FL 50. At what FL would you expect a
temperature oI -6
o
C?
A FL 110
B FL 20
C FL 100
D FL 80
ReI: all
Ans: D
10879. A temperature oI 15
o
C is recorded at an altitude oI 500 metres above sea level.
II the vertical temperature gradient is that oI a standard atmosphere, what will
the temperature be at the summit oI a mountain, 2500 metres above sea level?
A - 4
o
C
B - 2
o
C
C 0
o
C
D - -2
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: B
10887. The value oI the saturated adiabatic lapse rate is closest to that oI the dry
adiabatic lapse rate in:
A cumulus
B Ireezing Iog
C stratus
D cirrus
ReI: all
Ans: D
10894. Around Paris on January 3
rd
at 1800 UTC, the surIace temperature under
shelter is 3
o
C. The sky is covered by 8 oktas oI stratus. QNH is 1033 hPa. II
the sky is covered all night, the minimum temperature oI the night oI January
3
rd
to January 4
th
should be:
A slightly above 3
o
C
B signiIicantly below 0
o
C
C slightly below 3
o
C
D signiIicantly above 3
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: C
15782. Which oI the Iollowing is a common cause oI ground or surIace temperature
inversion?
A Terrestrial radiation on a clear night with no or very light winds
B Warm air being liIted rapidly aloIt, in the vicinity oI mountainous terrain
C The movement oI colder air under warm air, or the movement oI warm air
over cold air
D Heating oI the air by subsidence
ReI: all
Ans: A
15810. How does temperature vary with increasing altitude in the ICAO standard
atmosphere below the tropopause?
A increases
B At Iirst it increases and higher up it decreases
C Remains constant
D Decreases
ReI: all
Ans: D
15822. How would you characterise an air temperature oI 30
o
C at the 300 hPa level
A High
B Within /- 5
o
C oI ISA
C Low
D Very low
ReI: all
Ans: A
15823. How would you characterise an air temperature oI 55
o
C at the 200 hPa level
A High
B Low
C Very high
D Within /- 5
o
C oI ISA
ReI: all
Ans: D
15851. An inversion is a layer oI air in which the temperature:
A increases with height more than 1
o
C/100m,
B decreases with height more than 1
o
C/100m
C increases with height
D remains constant with height
ReI: all
Ans: C
15858. A wide body takes oII on a clear night in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Shortly aIter
take oII the aircraIt`s rate oI climb drops to zero. This can be due to:
A low relative humidity
B a very strong temperature inversion
C sand/dust in the engines
D very pronounced downdraIts
ReI: all
Ans: B
15876. In still air the temperature decreases at an average oI 1.2
o
C per 100m increase
in altitude. This temperature change is called:
A environmental lapse rate
B saturated adiabatic lapse rate
C dry adiabatic lapse rate
D normal lapse rate
ReI: all
Ans: A
16340. In the disturbed temperate regions:
A winters are generally mild
B the weather is mainly governed by travelling Irontal depressions
C the wet season is normally Irom May to September
D the surIace winds are moderate westerlies
ReI: all
Ans: B
16348. Horizontal diIIerences in the mean temperature oI a layer are caused by:
A insulation
B advection
C diIIerential heating oI the earth`s surIace
D change oI air mass
ReI: all
Ans: C
16351. Which oI the Iollowing statements concerning the thermal wind component
(TWC) is true?
A TWC decreases as the horizontal mean temperature gradient increases
B TWC increases as the horizontal mean temperature gradient increases
C the greater the TWC, the greater the reduction in the upper wind
D the greater the TWC, the greater the surIace wind
ReI: all
Ans: B
16555. Which one oI the Iollowing describes normal conditions?
A Temperature decreases with height in the troposphere
B Temperature increases with height in the troposphere
C Temperature decreases with height in the stratosphere
D Temperature decreases at a similar rate in the troposphere as in the
stratosphere
ReI: all
Ans: A
16556. For international aviation meteorological purposes, temperature is measured in
degrees:
A Fahrenheit
B Celsius
C Absolute
D Kelvin
ReI: all
Ans: B
16571. II the depth oI the troposphere increases, the temperature at the tropopause
must:
A decrease
B stay the same
C increase
D impossible to say
ReI: all
Ans: A
16594. Air at T 16
o
C and DP 4
o
C is Iorced Irom sea level over a 10,000 It
mountain range and descends back to sea level on the other side. II the
leeward condensation level is observed to be 8,000 It what will be the Iinal
temperature?
A 18
o
C
B 20
o
C
C 22
o
C
D 24
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: C
24216. A parcel oI unsaturated air is Iorced to rise through an isothermal layer. So
long as it remains unsaturated, the temperature oI the parcel:
A decreases 0.65
o
C per 100m
B remains constant
C decreases 1
o
C per 100m
D becomes equal to the temperature oI the isothermal layer
ReI: all
Ans: C
24221. Absolute instability in the atmosphere will occur when the environmental
lapse rate is
A greater than both saturated adiabatic lapse rate and dry adiabatic lapse rate
B less than saturated adiabatic lapse rate
C less than both saturated adiabatic lapse rate and dry adiabatic lapse rate
D greater than saturated adiabatic lapse rate but less than dry adiabatic lapse
rate
ReI: all
Ans: A
24222. According to ISA the temperature in the lower part oI the stratosphere:
A decreases with altitude
B is almost constant
C increases with altitude
D increases at Iirst and decreases aIterward
ReI: all
Ans: B
24269. For both saturated and unsaturated air instability will occur when the
A environmental lapse rate is greater than both dry adiabatic lapse rate and
saturated adiabatic lapse rate
B environmental lapse rate is greater than saturated adiabatic lapse rate but
less than dry adiabatic lapse rate
C environmental lapse rate is less than both dry adiabatic lapse rate and
D dry adiabatic lapse rate is less than saturated adiabatic lapse rate but
greater than environmental lapse rate
ReI: all
Ans: A
24291. In the lower levels oI the atmosphere when the environmental lapse rate is
greater than saturated adiabatic lapse rate but les than dry adiabatic lapse rate
the air mass is described as being
A conditionally unstable
B stable
C unstable
D absolutely unstable
ReI: all
Ans: A
24353. The temperature lapse rate oI the standard atmosphere in the troposphere is:
A 2.5
o
C/1000 It
B 3
o
C/1000 It
C 6.5
o
C/1000 It
D 2
o
C/1000 It
ReI: all
Ans: D
24386. What is, approximately, the temperature at 20000 It in the ICAO Standard
Atmosphere?
A - -20
o
C
B - -15
o
C
C - -25
o
C
D - -30
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: C
050-01-03 Atmospheric pressure
10035. What positions are connected by isobars on the surIace weather chart?
A Positions with the same air pressure at a given level
B Positions with the same temperature at a given level
C Positions with the same wind velocity at a given level
D Positions with the same relative pressure heights
ReI: all
Ans: A
10059. In the troposphere the decrease oI pressure per 100m increase in height:
A is greater at higher levels than at lower levels
B remains constant at all levels
C is smaller at higher levels than at lower levels
D is in the order oI 27 hPa near MSL
ReI: all
Ans: C
10085. An isohypse (contour):
A indicates the altitude oI the zero degree isotherm
B is the longest slope line oI a Irontal surIace
C is the limit between two air masses oI diIIerent temperature
D indicates the true altitude oI a pressure level
ReI: all
Ans: D
10137. The station pressure used in surIace weather charts is:
A QNE
B QFE
C QNH
D QFF
ReI: all
Ans: D
10807. Which oI the Iollowing is true concerning atmospheric pressure?
A It is higher in winter than in summer
B It decreases with height
C It is higher at night than during the day
D It always decreases with height at a rate oI 1 hPa per 8m
ReI: all
Ans: B
10822. Isobars on a surIace chart are lines oI equal:
A QFE
B QFF
C QNE
D QNH
ReI: all
Ans: B
15780. What is approximate vertical interval which is equal to a pressure change oI 1
hPa at an altitude oI 5,500m?
A 15m (50 It)
B 8m (27 It)
C 32m (105 It)
D 64m (210 It)
ReI: all
Ans: A
15809. The isobars drawn on a surIace weather chart represent lines oI equal pressure:
A at height oI observatory
B at a determined density altitude
C reduced to sea level
D at Ilight level
ReI: all
Ans: C
15837. Between which latitudes are you most likely to Iind the region oI travelling
low pressure systems?
A 25
o
35
o
B 10
o
15
o
C 55
o
75
o
D 35
o
55
o
ReI: all
Ans: C
15877. Assume that an aircraIt is Ilying in the northern hemisphere at the 500 hPa
pressure surIace on a heading oI 270 degrees. Which oI the Iollowing
statements is correct?
A II in this pressure surIace the wind comes Irom the direction 360 degrees,
then true altitude is increasing
B II in this pressure surIace the wind comes Irom the direction 180 degrees,
C II in this pressure surIace the wind comes Irom the direction 20 degrees,
D II in this pressure surIace the wind comes Irom the direction 090 degrees,
ReI: all
Ans: A
16349. At altitude, the atmospheric pressure in a column oI warm air is likely to be:
A lower than at the same height in a column oI cold air
B higher than at the same height in a column oI cold air
C the same irrespective oI the temperature
D depends on the relative humidity
ReI: all
Ans: B
16357. Which oI the Iollowing statements is true?
A High contour values are equivalent to high pressure
B Low contour values are equivalent to high pressures
C High contour values are equivalent to low pressure
D There is no direct relationship between contour values and pressure
ReI: all
Ans: A
16358. When Ilying towards high contour values an aircraIt will experience:
A headwind
B tailwind
C port driIt
D starboard driIt
ReI: all
Ans: C
16363. Contour heights are:
A true heights AGL
B true heights AMSL
C indicated heights above 1013.25 mb
D do not indicate heights at all
ReI: all
Ans: B
16364. When Ilying Irom high to low contour values, which oI the Iollowing is
incorrect?
A the true height oI the aircraIt will be Ialling
B the pressure altimeter will indicate a constant value
C the indicated height oI the aircraIt will be constant
D the indicated height oI the aircraIt will only be true iI 1013.25 mb is set
ReI: all
Ans: D
16436. You are making a long distance Ilight and have chosen a suitable cruising
altitude Ior the whole Ilight. Towards the end oI your Ilight, you have
descended. What may be the reason Ior this?
A you are approaching a region oI high pressure
B you are approaching a region oI low pressure
C standard pressure has dropped
D temperature has increased
ReI: all
Ans: B
16438. Select the correct statement regarding the wind direction in connection with
the high and low pressure systems in the Northern Hemisphere:
A the winds blow counter clockwise around a high and clockwise in a low
B the winds blow clockwise in both highs and lows
C the winds blow clockwise in a high and counter clockwise in a low
D the winds blow counter clockwise in both highs and lows
ReI: all
Ans: C
16439. II you Ily across the isobars towards a region oI high pressure in the Northern
Hemisphere you will:
A driIt to the right
B driIt to the leIt
C experience no driIt but experience a headwind
D experience no driIt but experience a tailwind
ReI: all
Ans: B
16511. According to deIinition, Ilight levels are surIaces with constant air pressure
determined Irom a certain pressure value. Which is this value?
A 1013.25 hPa
B 1025.13 hPa
C Actual QFE
D Actual QNH
ReI: all
Ans: A
16517. II you have a column oI air limited by two isobaric surIaces at a pressure
diIIerence oI 100 hPa, the distance between the pressure surIaces will change
iI mean temperature and mean pressure oI the column oI air change. In which
oI the Iollowing alternatives will the change oI temperature and pressure
interact to shorten the distance as much as possible?
A The temperature increases and pressure increases
B The temperature decreases and pressure increases
C The temperature increases and pressure decreases
D The temperature decreases and pressure decreases
ReI: all
Ans: B
16534. Lines joining points oI equal pressure are known as:
A Isotherms
B Isopleths
C Isobars
D Isotachs
ReI: all
Ans: C
16544. A pressure diIIerence oI 10 hPa close to the ground corresponds to a height
diIIerence oI:
A about 50m
B about 150m
C about 300It
D about 30It
ReI: all
Ans: C
16587. A rising parcel oI air which has no heat entering or leaving it, will:
A reduce in pressure, rise in temperature, decrease in density
B maintain volume, decrease in density, reduce in pressure
C maintain pressure, reduce in density, increase in volume
D reduce in pressure, decrease in density, increase in volume
ReI: all
Ans: D
24345. The QFF at an airIield located 400 metres above sea level is 1016 hPa. The
air temperature is 10
o
C higher than a standard atmosphere. What is the QNH?
A 1016 hPa
B More than 1016 hPa
C Less than 1016 hPa
D It is not possible to give a deIinitive answer
ReI: all
Ans: B
24431. Which oI the Iollowing statements is correct?
A Cumulus clouds and a good viability are normally observed in a warm
sector in winter
B Cumulus clouds and a good visibility are normally observed in a warm
sector in autumn
C Normally atmospheric pressure stops Ialling rapidly behind a warm Iront,
the air temperature rises
D At warm Ironts thunderstorms are oIten observed
ReI: all
Ans: C
050-01-04 Atmospheric density
10146. Under what condition does pressure altitude have the same value as density
altitude?
A When the altimeter has no position error
B At sea level when the temperature is 0oC
C At standard temperature
D When the altimeter setting is 1013.2 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: C
15779. At FL 180, the air temperature is -35oC. The air density at this level is:
A unable to be determined without knowing the QNH
B greater than the density oI the ISA atmosphere at FL 180
C less than the density oI the ISA atmosphere at FL 180
D equal to the density oI the ISA atmosphere at FL 180
ReI: all
Ans: B
16525. What happens iI density altitude is 3000 It at an airport whose elevation is
1000 It?
A Take oII and landing perIormance will be unaIIected
B The altimeter will indicate 3000 It when the aircraIt is on the ground
C Take oII and landing perIormance will be about the same as Ior an airport
with an elevation oI 3000 It
D Indicated speed at 50 kt on take oII and landing will be higher than in a
standard atmosphere
ReI: all
Ans: C
24454. With all other quantities being constant, the density oI the atmosphere
increases with increasing:
A relative humidity
B air pressure
C stability
D temperature
ReI: all
Ans: B
050-01-05 International Standard Atmosphere (ISA)
8840. The lowest assumed temperature in the International Standard Atmosphere
(ISA) is:
A - -44.7
o
C
B - -273
o
C
C - -58.5
o
C
D - -100
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: C
8850. A 500 hPa pressure level can vary in height. In temperate regions which oI the
Iollowing average heights is applicable?
A FL 180
B FL 160
C FL 100
D FL 390
ReI: all
Ans: A
8869. A 700 hPa pressure level can vary in height. In temperate regions which oI the
Iollowing average heights is applicable?
A FL 100
B FL 180
C FL 300
D FL 390
ReI: all
Ans: A
8882. The temperature at 10000 It in the International Standard Atmosphere is:
A - -20
o
C
B 0
o
C
C - -5
o
C
D - -35
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: C
8884. II you are Ilying at FL 120 and the outside temperature is -2
o
C, at what altitude
will the Ireezing level be?
A FL 110
B FL 130
C FL 150
D FL 90
ReI: all
Ans: A
10073. A 850 hPa pressure level can vary in height. In temperate regions which oI
the Iollowing average heights is applicable?
A FL 300
B FL 100
C FL 50
D FL 390
ReI: all
Ans: C
10120. II you are Ilying at FL 300 in an air mass that is 15
o
C warmer than a standard
atmosphere, what is the outside temperature likely to be?
A - -30
o
C
B - -45
o
C
C - -60
o
C
D - -15
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: A
10125. In the International Standard Atmosphere the decrease in temperature with
height below 11 km is:
A 1
o
C per 100m
B 0.65
o
C per 100m
C 0.5
o
C per 100m
D 0.6
o
C per 100m
ReI: all
Ans: B
10127. What is the vertical temperature lapse rate, up to 11 km, in the standard ICAO
atmosphere?
A 2
o
C per 1000m
B 4.5
o
C per 1000m
C 3
o
C per 1000m
D 6.5
o
C per 1000m
ReI: all
Ans: D
10136. A 200 hPa pressure altitude level can vary in height. In temperate regions
which oI the Iollowing average heights is applicable?
A FL 50
B FL 300
C FL 100
D FL 390
ReI: all
Ans: D
10736. A 300 hPa pressure level can vary in height. In temperate regions which oI
the Iollowing average heights is applicable?
A FL 100
B FL 390
C FL 300
D FL 50
ReI: all
Ans: C
19763. II you are Ilying at FL 100 in an air mass that is 10
o
C warmer than a standard
atmosphere, what is the outside temperature likely to be?
A - 15
o
C
B - 5
o
C
C - -10
o
C
D - -15
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: B
10888. Which statement is correct regarding the International Standard Atmosphere?
A At MSL temperature is 15
o
C and pressure is 1013.25 hPa
B At MSL temperature is 15
o
C and the decrease in temperature with height
is 1
o
C per 100m
C At MSL temperature is 10
o
C and the decrease in temperature with height
is 1
o
C ReI: all
ReI: All
Ans: A
24253. Between mean sea level and a height oI 20 km, the lowest temperature in the
ICAO Standard Atmosphere (ISA) is:
A - -44.7
o
C
B - -273
o
C
C - -56.5
o
C
D - -100
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: C
24336. The ICAO Standard Atmosphere (ISA) assumes that temperature will reduce
at the rate oI:
A - 2
o
C per 1000 It up to 65617 It aIter which it will remain constant to
104987 It
B 1.98
o
C per 1000 It up to 36090 It and will then rise at 0.3
o
C per 1000 It
up to 65617 It when it will remain constant
C 1,98
o
C per 1000 It up to 36090 It aIter which it remains constant to 65617
It
D 2
o
C per 1000 It up to 36090 It and will then increase at 0.3
o
C per 1000 It
up to 65617 It
ReI: all
Ans: C
050-01-06 Altimetry
8807. In Geneva, the local QNH is 994 hPa. The elevation oI Geneva is 1411 It. The
QFE adjustment in Geneva is:
A 942 hPa
B 967 hPa
C 961 hPa
D 948 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: A
8811. An aircraIt is descending to land under IFR. II the local QNH is 1009 hPa,
what will happen to the altitude reading when the altimeter is reset at the
transition level?
A It will increase
B It will decrease
C It will remain the same
D It will not be aIIected
ReI: all
Ans: B
8815. The QNH level at an airIield located 200 metres above sea level is 1009 hPa.
The air temperature is 10oC lower than a standard atmosphere. What is the
QFF?
A Less than 1009 hPa
B 1009 hPa
C More than 1009 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: C
8818. An aircraIt is Ilying at FL 80. The local QNH is 1000 hPa. AIter the second
altimeter has been adjusted to the local QNH, the reading will be
approximately:
A 7650 It
B 8600 It
C 8350 It
D 8000 It
ReI: all
Ans: A
8829. The QFF at an airIield in CaliIornia located 69 metres below sea level is 1030
hPa. The air temperature is 10oC lower than a standard atmosphere. What is
the QNH?
A It is not possible to give a deIinitive answer
B Less than 1030 hPa
C 1030 hPa
D More than 1030 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: D
8834. An aircraIt lands at an airport (airport elevation 1240 It, QNH 1008 hPa). The
altimeter is set to 1013 hPa. The altimeter will indicate:
A 1200 It
B 1375 It
C 1105 It
D 1280 It
ReI: all
Ans: B
8836. The Iollowing temperatures have been observed over a station at 1200 UTC.
Assume the station is at MSL. Height in Ieet. Temperature in degrees C. 20000
(-12) 18000 (-11), 16000 (-10), 14000 (-10), 12000 (-6), 10000 (-2), 8000 (2),
6000 (6), 4000 (12), 2000 (15), surIace (15).
A The layer between 16000 and 18000 It is absolutely unstable
B The height oI the Ireezing level over the station is approximately 12000 It
C The temperature at 10000 It is in agreement with the temperature in the
International Standard Atmosphere
D Assuming that the MSL pressure is 1013.25 hPa the true altitude oI an
aircraIt would actually be higher than the indicated altitude
ReI: all
Ans: D
8842. An aircraIt lands at an airport (airport elevation 540 It, QNH 993 hPa) with the
altimeter set to 1013 hPa. What will it indicate?
A 1080 It
B 700 It
C 380 It
D 0 It
ReI: all
Ans: A
8843. You are Ilying at FL 130, and your true altitude is 12000 It. What is the
temperature deviation Irom that oI the standard atmosphere at FL 130 (QNH
1013.2 hPa)?
A ISA 12
o
C
B ISA /- 0
o
C
C ISA 20
o
C
D ISA -20
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: D
8845. The pressure altitude is equal to the true altitude iI:
A the outside air temperature is standard Ior that height
B standard atmospheric conditions occur
C the air pressure is 1013.25 hPa at the surIace
D the indicated altitude is equal to the pressure altitude
ReI: all
Ans: B
8861. Which oI the Iollowing conditions would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower
altitude than that actually Ilown?
A Pressure altitude the same as indicated altitude
B Atmospheric pressure lower than standard
C Air temperature higher than standard
D Air temperature lower than standard
ReI: all
Ans: C
8863. What pressure is deIined as QFE?
A The pressure reduced to sea level using actual temperatures
B The pressure oI the altimeter
C The pressure at Iield elevation
D The pressure reduced to sea level using ISA temperatures
ReI: all
Ans: C
8867. During the climb aIter takeoII, the altimeter setting is adjusted at the transiktion
altitude. II the local QNH is 1023 hPa, what will happen to the altimeter
reading during the resetting procedure?
B It will increase
C It will remain the same
D It will decrease
ReI: all
Ans: D
8870. An aircraIt is Ilying at FL 180 on the northern hemisphere with a crosswind
Irom the leIt. Which oI the Iollowing is correct concerning its true altitude?
A It remains constant
B It increases
C It decreases
D Without knowing temperatures at FL 180 this question cannot be
answered
ReI: all
Ans: C
8875. In order to calculate QFE Irom QNH, which oI the Iollowing must be known?
A Elevation and the temperature at the airIield
B Temperature at the airIield
C Elevation oI the airIield and the temperature at MSL
D Elevation oI the airIield
ReI: all
Ans: D
8879. II the QNH at Locarno (200 metres above sea level) is 1025 hPa, what is the
approximate QFE?
A 1005 hPa
B 995 hPa
C 1000 hPa
D 1025 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: C
10030. You are Ilying at FL 200. Outside air temperature is -40
o
C and the pressure at
sea level is 1033 hPa. What is the true altitude?
A 20660 Ieet
B 19310 Ieet
C 21740 Ieet
D 18260 Ieet
ReI: all
Ans: B
10046. The QNH at an airIield located 6 metres above sea level is 1022 hPa. The air
temperature is not available. What is the QFF?
D 1022 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: D
10049. Which oI the Iollowing conditions gives the highest value oI the QNH?
A QFE 1003 hPa, elevation 1200 It (366m)
B QFE 1000 hPa, elevation 1200 It (366m)
C QFE 995 hPa, elevation 1600 It (488m)
D QFE 995 hPa, elevation 1200 It (366m)
ReI: all
Ans: C
10052. Which statement is true?
A QNH can be 1013.25 only Ior a station at MSL
B QNH cannot be 1013.25 hPa
C QNH is lower than 1013.25 at any time
D QNH can be lower as well as higher than 1013.5 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: D
10079. When the subscale is set to the QNH oI an airIield the pressure altimeter
indicates:
A zero while landing
B elevation while landing
C elevation while landing only iI conditions are as in the International
Standard Atmosphere
D zero while landing only iI conditions are as in the International Standard
Atmosphere
ReI: all
Ans: B
10087. A vertical spacing oI 1000 It, is the standard required separation between two
FL. Under conditions oI cold air advection (ISA -15
o
C), what would the true
vertical separation be?
A More than 1000 It
B It remains 1000 It
C Less than 1000 It
D Without QNH inIormation, it cannot be determined
ReI: AIR: atpl, ir; HELI: atpl, ir
Ans: C
10090. The QNH at an airIield in CaliIornia located 69 metres below sea level is 1018
hPa. The air temperature is 10oC higher than a standard atmosphere. What is
the QFF?
A More than 1018 hPa
C 1018 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: A
10091. You are planning to Ily across a mountain range. The chart recommends a
minimum altitude oI 12000 Ieet above mean sea level. The air mass you will
be Ilying through is an average 10
o
C warmer than ISA. Your altimeter is set
to 1023 hPa (QNH oI a nearby airport at nearly sea level). What altitude will
the altimeter show when you have reached the recommended minimum
altitude?
A 12210 Ieet
B 11520 Ieet
C 11250 Ieet
D 11790 Ieet
Ans: B
10101. You intend to overIly a mountain range. The recommended minimum Ilight
altitude is, according to the aviation chart, 15000 It/AMSL. The air mass that
you will Ily through is on average 15oC warmer than the standard atmosphere.
The altimeter is set to QNH (1023 hPa). At what altimeter reading will you
eIIectively be at the recommended minimum Ilight altitude?
A 15900 It
B 13830 It
C 14370 It
D 14100 It
Ans: D
10113. QNH is deIined as:
A The pressure at MSL obtained using the standard atmosphere
B The pressure at MSL, obtained using the actual conditions
C QFE reduced to MSL using the actual conditions
D QFE reduced to MSL using the standard atmosphere
ReI: all
Ans: D
10124. At which pressure and temperature conditions may you saIely assume that the
minimum usable Ilight level at least lies at the same height, as the minimum
saIe altitude?
A In a cold low pressure region
B At a temperature greater than or equal to that oI the ISA and where the
QNH is greater than or equal to 1013 hPa
C At a temperature less than or equal to that oI the ISA and where the QNH
is less than 1013 hPa
D In a warm high pressure region
Ans: B
10140. The QNH is equal to the QFE iI:
A T actual T standard
B T actual T standard
C T actual ~ T standard
D the elevation 0
ReI: all
Ans: D
10147. The QNH oI an airport at sea level is 983 hPa and the temperature deviation
Irom ISA is -15
o
C below FL 100. What is the true altitude oI FL 100?
A 9740 It
B 10160 It
C 8640 It
D 11460 It
ReI: all
Ans: C
10162. The barometric compensator oI an altimeter is locked on reIerence 1013.2
hPa. The aircraIt has to land on a point with an elevation oI 290 Ieet where
the QNH is 1023 hPa. Assuming that 1 hPa corresponds to 27 It, the reading
on the altimeter on the ground will be:
A 20 It
B 11 It
C - -10 It
D 560 It
Ans: A
10165. An aircraIt is Ilying over the sea at FL 90; the true altitude is 9100 Ieet; local
QNH is unknown. What assumption, iI any, can be made about the air mass in
which the aircraIt is Ilying?
A It is colder than ISA
B There is insuIIicient inIormation to make any assumption
C It is warmer than ISA
D Its average temperature is the same as ISA
ReI: all
Ans: B
10735. An aircraIt is Ilying through the Alps on a very cold winters day. The regional
QNH is 1013 hPa. During the Ilight, you circle around a mountain at an
altitude oI its summit. What reading will the aneroid altimeter give, compared
to the elevation oI the summit?
A The same altitude as the elevation oI the summit
B A lower altitude than the elevation oI the summit
C A higher altitude than the elevation oI the summit
D There is insuIIicient inIormation to come to a conclusion
Ans: C
10740. An aircraIt is Ilying through the Alps on a warm summers day. The weather is
Iine, and there is a high pressure system in the area. During the Ilight, a
mountain is passed at an altitude oI its summit. What reading will the aneroid
altimeter give, compared to the summit`s elevation?
A There is insuIIicient inIormation to come to a conclusion
B A higher altitude than the elevation oI the summit
C The same altitude as the elevation oI the summit
D A lower altitude than the elevation oI the summit
Ans: D
10798. The QFF at an airIield located 400 metres above sea level is 1016 hPa. The
air temperature is 10
o
C lower than a standard atmosphere. What is the QNH?
B More than 1016 hPa
C 1016 hPa
D Less than 1016 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: D
10799. In order to reduce QFE to QNH, which oI the Iollowing item(s) must be
known?
A Elevation oI the airIield and the temperature at the airIield
B Temperature at the airIield
C Elevation oI the airIield and the temperature at MSL
D Elevation oI the airIield
ReI: all
Ans: D
10803. AIter landing at an aerodrome (aerodrome elevation 1715 It), the altimeter
indicates an altitude oI 1310 It. The altimeter is set to the pressure value oI
1013 hPa. What is the QNH at this aerodrome?
A 1015 hPa
B 1028 hPa
C 1013 hPa
D 998 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: B
10808. What inIormation is required to convert a minimum saIe altitude into a lowest
usable Ilight level?
A Lowest value oI QNH and the highest negative temperature deviation
Irom ISA
B Highest value oI QNH and the highest negative temperature deviation
Irom ISA
C Highest value oI QNH and the highest positive temperature deviation Irom
ISA
D Lowest value oI QNH and the lowest negative temperature deviation Irom
ISA
Ans: A
10813. An aircraIt is Ilying over the sea at FL 100, with a true altitude oI 10000 Ieet;
local QNH is 1003 hPa. What assumption, iI any, can be made about the air
mass in which the aircraIt is Ilying?
A There is insuIIicient inIormation to come to any conclusion
B Its average temperature is about ISA
C It is colder than ISA
D It is warmer than ISA
ReI: all
Ans: D
10816. Which weather condition lowers true altitude as compared to pressure altitude
to a position where Ilight over mountains could be dangerous?
A Cold high
B Warm depression
C Cold low
D Warm high
ReI: all
Ans: C
10830. An aircraIt Ilying at FL 100 Irom Marseille (QNH 1012 hPa) to Palma de
Mallorca (QNH 1006 hPa) experiences no change to true altitude. The reason
Ior this is that:
A the altimeters are erroneous, and need to be tested
B the air at Palma de Mallorca is colder than that at Marseille
C the air at Palma de Mallorca is warmer than that at Marseille
D one oI the two QNH values may be incorrect
ReI: all
Ans: C
10835. During a Ilight over the sea at FL 135, the true altitude is 13500 Ieet; local
QNH is 1019 hPa. What inIormation, iI any, can be gained about the air mass
in which the aircraIt is Ilying?
A Its average temperature is the same as ISA
B It is colder than ISA
C It is warmer than ISA
D There is insuIIicient inIormation to make any assumption
ReI: all
Ans: B
10836. II atmospheric conditions exist such that the temperature deviation is ISA
10
o
C in the lower troposphere up to 18000 It, what is the actual layer
thickness between FL 60 and FL 120?
A 6240 It
B 6000 It
C 5900 It
D 5760 It
Ans: A
10853. For a given airIield the QFE is 980 hPa and the QNH is 1000 hPa. The
approximate elevation oI the airIield is:
A 120 metres
B 600 metres
C 540 metres
D 160 metres
ReI: all
Ans: D
10858. II the QFE at Locarnho (200 metres above sea level) is 980 hPa, what is the
approximate QNH?
A 1015 hPa
B 1000 hPa
C 1005 hPa
D 1010 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: C
10859. II the QFE at Locarno (200 metres above sea level) is 1000 hPa, what is the
approximate QNH?
A 985 hPa
B 1025 hPa
C 990 hPa
D 1035 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: B
10864. An altimeter adjusted to 1013 hPa indicates an altitude oI 3600 It. Should this
altimeter be adjusted to the local QNH value oI 991 hPa, the altitude indicated
would be:
A 2922 It
B 3006 It
C 4278 It
D 4194 It
ReI: all
Ans: B
10865. You are Ilying at FL 160. Outside air temperature is -27
o
C and the pressure at
sea level is 1003 hPa. What is the true altitude?
A 15630 Ieet
B 15100 Ieet
C 16370 Ieet
D 16910 Ieet
ReI: all
Ans: B
10868. During a Ilight over the sea at FL 100 Irom Marseille (QNH 1012 hPa) to
Palma de Mallorca (QNH 1012 hPa), the true altitude is constantly increasing.
What action, iI any, should be taken?
A None, the reason Ior the change is that the air around Palma is warmer
than the air around Marseille
B Have your altimeter checked, because its readings are obviously wrong
C Re-check the QNH because one oI the QNH values must be wrong
D Compensate by heading Iurther to the leIt
Ans: A
10873. During a Ilight at FL 100 Irom Marseille (QNH 1012 hPa) to Palma de
Mallorca (QNH 1015 hPa), an aircraIt remains at a constant true altitude. The
reason Ior this is that:
A the air at Marseille is colder than that at Palma de Mallorca
B the altimeters are erroneous, and need to be tested
C the air at Marseille is warmer than that at Palma de Mallorca
D one oI the two QNH values may be incorrect
Ans: C
10876. During a Ilight over the sea at FL 100 Irom Marseille (QNH 1016 hPa) to
Palma de Mallorca (QNH 1016 hPa), the true altitude is constantly decreasing.
What is the probable reason Ior this?
A One oI the QNH values must be wrong
B The air at Marseille is warmer than that at Palma de Mallorca
C The altimeter is Iaulty
D The aircraIt is being blown oII track to the leIt
Ans: B
10881. You plan a Ilight over a mountain range at a true altitude oI 15000 It/AMSL.
The air is on an average 15
o
C colder than ISA, the pressure at sea level is
1003 hPa. What indication must the altimeter (setting 1013.2 hPa) read?
A 15690 It
B 16230 It
C 14370 It
D 13830 It
Ans: B
15812. What is the relationship, iI any, between QFE and QNH at an airport situated
50 It below sea level?
A QFE equals QNH
B No clear relationship exists
C QFE is greater than QNH
D QFE is smaller than QNH
ReI: all
Ans: C
15824. The QNH at an airIield located 200 metres above sea level is 1022 hPa. The
air temperature is not available. What is the QFF?
A Less than 1022 hPa
B It is not possible to give a deIinitive answer
D 1022 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: B
15825. II the QNH at Locarno (200 metres above sea level) is 1016 hPa, what is the
approximate QFE? (Assume 1 hPa 8m)
A 1005 hPa
B 990 hPa
C 995 hPa
D 1000 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: B
15826. An aircraIt is Ilying over the sea at FL 120, with a true altitude oI 12000 Ieet,
local QNHY is 1013 hPa. What assumption, iI any, can be made about the air
mass in which the aircraIt is Ilying?
A It is warmer than ISA
B There is insuIIicient inIormation to come to any conclusion
C Its average temperature is the same as ISA
D It is colder than ISA
ReI: all
Ans: C
15827. During the climb aIter takeoII, the altimeter setting is adjusted at the transition
altitude. II the local QNH is 966 hPa, what will happen to the altimeter
reading during the resetting procedure?
A It will decrease
B It will remain the same
C It is not possible to give a deIinitive answer
D It will increase
ReI: all
Ans: D
15828. (ReIer to Iigure 050-14)
An aircraIt is Ilying Irom Point A to Point B on the upper level contour chart.
The altimeter setting is 1013.2 hPa. Which oI these statements is correct?
A Wind speed at A and at B is the same
B The true altitude will be higher at A than at B
C The true altitude will be higher at B than at A
D Wind speed at A is higher than at B
ReI: all
Ans: B
15836. AIter landing at an aerodrome (QNH 993 hPa) it is noticed that the altimeter is
still set to 1013.2 hPa and that it reads 1200 Ieet. What is the elevation oI the
aerodrome above mean sea level?
A 2280 Ieet
B 660 Ieet
C 1200 Ieet
D 1740 Ieet
ReI: all
Ans: B
A QNH is always lower than QFE
B QNH is always higher than QFE
C QNH is always equal to QFE
D QNH can be equal to QFE
ReI: all
Ans: D
15857. You must make an emergency landing at sea. The QNH oI a Iield on a nearby
island with an elevation oI 4000 It is 1025 hPa and the temperature is -20C.
What is your pressure altimeter reading when landing iI 1025 hPa is set in the
subscale?
A 4000 It
B Less than 0 It
C 0 It
D More than 0 It, but less than 4000 It
ReI: all
Ans: B
15889. BeIore landing, an altimeter set to QFE indicates:
A the height oI the aircraIt`s wheels above the runway
B in standard atmosphere the height oI the aircraIt above the oIIicial airport
elevation
C the Ilight level
D the aircraIt`s altitude above the mean sea level
ReI: all
Ans: B
16504. Suppose that you are Ilying at FL 40 and that you reset the altimeter to
reIerence pressure 993 hPa. The altimeter then indicates:
A about 3,400 It
B about 3,700 It
C about 4,300 It
D about 4,600 It
ReI: all
Ans: A
16505. In which oI the Iollowing cases will the altimeter always indicate the airport
elevation when landing?
A II QFF oI the airport is set as reIerence
B II QFE oI the airport is set as reIerence
C II QNH oI the airport is set as reIerence
D At standard setting
ReI: all
Ans: C
16506. A pressure altimeter can indicate diIIerent altitudes depending on the setting.
Regardless oI setting it can generally be said that it indicates:
A altitude above mean sea level at 15
o
C
B altitude in the standard atmosphere at 15
o
C
C altitude corresponding to diIIerence between reIerence pressure and the
pressure where the instrument is
D height above terrain
ReI: all
Ans: C
16509. II an aircraIt, without changing altimeter reIerence, Ilies so that the altimeter
all the time indicates the same altitude, this always means that :
A the actual height above the mean ground level is unchanged
B the air pressure around the aircraIt is unchanged
C the actual altitude above sea level is unchanged
D the air pressure at sea level is unchanged
ReI: all
Ans: B
16510. At an airport 1700 It above sea level the temperature reading is 10
o
C Irom
the barometer readings made at the same time QFE, QFF and QNH are
computed. Which oI the Iollowing statements concerning air pressure is
correct?
A QFF is higher than QNH
B QFF is equal to QNH
C QFF is equal to QFE
D QNH is equal to QFE
ReI: all
Ans: A
16512. When landing at an airport you have correctly set QNH 1023 hPa as
reIerence pressure on your altimeter. The altimeter indicates 1200 It aIter
landing. Suppose that you change the pressure reIerence to standard setting
(1013 hPA) what will your altimeter indicate?
A 0 It
B 900 It
C 1200 It
D 1500 It
ReI: all
Ans: B
16514. What will the altimeter indicate iI the actual altitude is to be 10000 It when the
pressure altitude is 10000 It at OAT -30
o
C?
A 9000 It
B 10,000 It
C 11,000 It
D 12,000 It
ReI: all
Ans: C
16515. A barometric altimeter always indicates:
A correct altitude to the terrain below
B altitude to the set altitude reIerence
C standard altitude
D the dynamic pressure
ReI: all
Ans: B
16516. Suppose that you want your altimeter on landing to indicate airport elevation
which oI the Iollowing pressures will you use as reIerence?
A Standard (1013.25)
B QFE
C QFF
D QNH
ReI: all
Ans: D
16520. A pressure altimeter indicates:
A actual altitude above MSL
B actual altitude above the terrain below
C the distance between two isobaric surIaces in the actual atmosphere
D the distance between two isobaric surIaces in the standard atmosphere
ReI: all
Ans: D
16521. You are Ilying at a constant altitude according to your altimeter. Your
altimeter setting is unchanged. Which oI the Iollowing interact to give a
minimum a true altitude?
1) Flying Irom an area oI low pressure to that oI an area oI high pressure
2) Flying Irom an area oI high pressure to that oI an area oI low pressure
3) Flying Irom a warm air mass to a cold air mass
4) Flying Irom a cold air mass to a warm air mass
A 1, 3
B 2, 4
C 1, 4
D 2, 3
ReI: all
Ans: D
16522. You are Ilying over an airport at an indicated altitude oI 5600 It. Airport
elevation 2785 It. The altimeter is set at the correct aerodrome QNH value
oI 993 hPa and the instrument error is zero, you are crossing the airport at a
height above ground oI:
(standard pressure setting 1013 hPa, 1 hPa 30 It)
A 5000 It
B 5600 It
C 2815 It
D 2215 It
Ans: C
16523. Your pressure altimeter is set at 1000 hPa. You have been cleared to join the
traIIic circuit at 2600 It and received current QNH 1010 hPa. You join the
circuit at 2600 It but Iorget to reset your altimeter. Other aircraIt with correct
altimeter settings indicating 2600 It in the circuit will, compared to you, be
Ilying:
A 300 It above
B 300 It below
C 100 It above
D 100 It below
Ans: B
16524. At the oIIicial measuring level Ior a speciIic airport, an aircraIt altimeter, set at
QNH Ior the airport, should read:
A the elevation oI the airport, but only at standard ISA temperature
B the elevation oI the airport, regardless oI temperature
C zero, regardless oI temperature
D zero, only at standard ISA temperature
ReI: all
Ans: A
16526. Which Iactors below increase density altitude Ior a given aerodrome:
1) Decreasing air pressure
2) Increasing air pressure
3) Decreasing temperature
4) Increasing temperature
A 1, 2
B 1, 4
C 2, 3
D 2, 4
ReI: all
Ans: B
16527. Which one oI the Iollowing conditions gives the shortest take oII run, iI the
airports have the same QNH?
A High temperature and low airport elevation
B Low temperature and low airport elevation
C High temperature and high airport elevation
D Low temperature and high airport elevation
ReI: all
Ans: B
16535. On the ground, an altimeter will read iI QFE is set and iI QNH is set
A airIield elevation; airIield altitude
B zero It; airIield altitude
C zero It; airIield height
D zero It; airIield elevation
ReI: all
Ans: D
16536. II Ilying North with easterly driIt, an aircraIt`s altimeter will progressively:
A under-read
B over-read
C remain correct
D impossible to say it depends on the atmospheric pressure
ReI: all
Ans: B
16541. An aircraIt is Ilying at FL 75 over point A where the QNH is 1013 hPa,
enroute to B where the QNH is 979 hPa. Assuming that 1 hPa equals 30 It
and that point B is 823 metres AMSL the terrain clearance over B is:
A 6480 It
B 4280 It
C 3780 It
D 5680 It
Ans: C
16543. An aircraIt is to Ily at an indicated altitude oI 5000 It Irom X (elevation 850 It,
QNH 984 hPA) to Y (elevation 2300 It QNH 1024 hPa). Assuming that the
altimeter sub-scale is set to 984 mbs and 1 hPa 30 It, the height oI the
aircraIt over X and Y will be:
A 5000 It; 3900 It
B 4150 It; 3900 It
C 4150 It; 1500 It
D 5000 It; 1500 It
Ans: B
16568. The barometric reading oI pressure must be corrected Ior the Iollowing errors:
A temperature, index, instrument
B index, temperature, pressure
C instrument, gravity, temperature
D instrument, temperature, pressure
ReI: all
Ans: D
A The true altitude will be higher at B than at A
C Wind speed at A is higher than at B
D Wind speed at A and at B is the same
ReI: all
Ans: B
A Wind speed at B is higher than at A
C Wind speed at Madrid is higher than at A
D The true altitude will be higher at B than at A
ReI: all
Ans: D
A Wind speed at B is higher than at A
C Wind speed at A and at B is the same
D The true altitude will be higher at B than at A
ReI: all
Ans: D
24229. An aeroplane Ilies at Ilight level 40.
Elevation oI the aerodrome: 990 It
QNH 976 hPa
The tower clears the pilot to Ily at 3000 It QNH
Which oI the Iollowing statements is correct?
A Only a small change oI altitude is necessary
B The aeroplane has to climb about 1000 It
C The aeroplane has to descend about 1000 It
D The aeroplane has to descend about 2000 It
Ans: A
24236. An aircraIt Ilying at FL 45 (OAT 6
o
C) obtains a reading oI 1860 It on its radio
altimeter (ground elevation 3090 It). What is the value oI the QNH, to the
nearest hPa, at that point?
A 1042
B 996
C 1013
D 1030
ReI: all
Ans: D
24237. An aircraIt maintains a constant indicated altitude oI 4500 It Irom A (360
It/AMSL QNH 986 hPa) to B (690 It/AMSL QNH 1011 hPa). Assuming
that the altimeter sub-scale setting remains unchanged at 986 hPa, the height
oI the aircraIt above the surIace is:
A 4815 It
B 3135 It
C 4485 It
D 5175 It
Ans: C
A 4854 It
B 6796 It
C 6146 It
D 7446 It
Ans: C
It/AMSL QNH 1012 hPa) to B (930 It/ALMSL QNH 977 hPa). Assuming
A 4625 It
B 6515 It
C 5555 It
D 5225 It
Ans: A
oI the aircraIt above the surIace:
A 6204 It
B 4824 It
C 6876 It
D 6474 It
Ans: B
24273. Given:
Altimeter setting: 1013.2 hPa
Altimeter reading: 5000 It
Outside air temperature at 5000 It: 5
o
C
QFE: 958 hPa
QNH: 983 hPa
What is the true height oI the aeroplane above the aerodrome?
A 4325 It
B 4190 It
C 3515 It
D 4865 It
Ans: C
24280. II the QFE, QNH and QFF oI an airport have the same value,
A the 1013.25 hPa level must be at MSL
B the conditions must be as in the ISA
C the airport must be at MSL and the conditions must be as in the ISA
D the airport must be at MSL
ReI: all
Ans: D
24313. Pressure altitude is obtained by:
A setting the altimeter to QFF pressure
B correcting the altimeter Ior temperature deviation Irom ISA
C setting the altimeter to a station pressure which has been corrected to sea
level
D setting the altimeter to standard sea level pressure
ReI: all
Ans: D
24408. Which FL corresponds with the 200 hPa pressure level?
A FL 300
B FL 390
C FL 100
D FL 50
ReI: all
Ans: B
A FL 390
B FL 300
C FL 100
D FL 50
ReI: all
Ans: B
A FL 100
B FL 160
C FL 180
D FL 390
ReI: all
Ans: C
A FL 300
B FL 180
C FL 100
D FL 390
ReI: all
Ans: C
A FL 100
B FL 50
C FL 300
D FL 390
ReI: all
Ans: B
24456. You are Ilying at FL 340 (250 hPa) on the northern hemisphere. The wind is
geostrophic and there is a cross wind Irom the right all the time. Your true
altitude will:
A increase, only iI the temperature at your Ilight level is rising on your route
B decrease
C decrease, only iI the pressure at the surIace is decreasing on your route
D increase
ReI: all
Ans: D
24458. You are Ilying over the sea at FL 250 and measure an outside temperature oI
50
o
C. The pressure at sea level is 10213 hPa. What is your approximate true
altitude calculated using normal vertical change in temperature with increase
in height?
A 23770 It/AMSL
B 26230 It/AMSL
C 26770 It/AMSL
D 23230 It/AMSL
Ans: A
050-02 WIND
050-02-01 Definition and measurement
8940. What is the approximate speed oI a 40 knot wind, expressed in m/sec?
A 25 m/sec
B 15 m/sec
C 20 m/sec
D 30 m/sec
ReI: all
Ans: C
What does zone A depict?
A A trough
B A ridge
C The warm sector
D The cold Iront
ReI: all
Ans: A
8947. What values are used Ior the Iorecasted wind at higher levels?
A Direction relative to grid north and speed in kmh
B Direction relative to magnetic north and speed in knots
C Direction relative to magnetic north and speed in kmh
D Direction relative to true north and speed in knots
ReI: all
Ans: D
8952. The wind tends to Iollow the contour lines (isohypses) above the Iriction layer
because:
A the coriolis Iorce tends to balance with the horizontal pressure gradient
Iorce
B contour lines are lines that connect points with the same wind speed in the
upper air
C the coriolis Iorce acts perpendicular on a line that connects high and low
pressure system
D the Iriction oI the air with the earth`s surIace gives the airIlow a diversion
perpendicular to the gradient Iorce
ReI: all
Ans: A
8953. During periods oI prolonged clear skies associated with anti-cyclonic
conditions, the:
A surIace wind speed tends to be highest during the early aIternoon
B surIace wind speed tends to be highest at night
C angle between isobars and surIace wind direction tends to be greatest in
the early aIternoon
D wind tends to back Irom early morning until early aIternoon
ReI: all
Ans: A
Which air mass and cloud depiction matches the routing A-B?
A 2
B 3
C 4
D 1
ReI: all
Ans: B
On which route do you expect moderate to severe CAT at FL 300?
A Zurich-Rome
B London-Zurich
C Zurich-Copenhagen
D Paris-Bordeaux
ReI: all
Ans: A
8994. Wind is caused by?
A Mixing oI Ironts
B Horizontal pressure diIIerence
C Earth rotation
D SurIace Iriction
ReI: all
Ans: B
What does zone C depict?
A A trough
B A ridge
C The warm sector
D The cold Iront
ReI: all
Ans: C
What wind speed do you expect over Rome at FL 340?
A 145 kt
B 340 kt
C 95 kt
D 140 km/h
ReI: all
Ans: A
10562. What causes surIace winds to Ilow across the isobars at an angle rather than
parallel to the isobars?
A Coriolis Iorce
B SurIace Iriction
C The greater density oI the air at the surIace
D The greater atmospheric pressure at the surIace
ReI: all
Ans: B
What are the weather conditions Ior a Ilight Zurich-Stockholm at FL 240?
A Your Ilight will be mainly in clouds, outside oI CAT areas
B Your Ilight will be mainly clear oI clouds, intermittently in icing
conditions
C You may encounter thunderstorms intermittently
D Your Ilight will be permanently clear oI clouds
ReI: all
Ans: B
What are the weather conditions Ior a Ilight Zurich-Stockholm at FL 240?
A Your Ilight will be mainly in clouds, outside oI CAT areas
B Your Ilight will be mainly clear oI clouds, intermittently in icing
conditions
C You may encounter thunderstorms intermittently
D Your Ilight will be permanently clear oI clouds
ReI: all
Ans: A
10632. What is the approximate speed oI a 25 knot wind, expressed in kilometres per
hour?
A 60 km/h
B 35 km/h
C 55 km/h
D 45 km/h
ReI: all
Ans: D
10648. What prevents air Irom Ilowing directly Irom high pressure areas to low
pressure areas?
A The pressure gradient Iorce
B SurIace Iriction
C Katabatic Iorce
D Coriolis Iorce
ReI: all
Ans: D
10687. What is the approximate speed oI a 90 km/h wind, expressed in knots:
A 55 kt
B 50 kt
C 60 kt
D 70 kt
ReI: all
Ans: B
10702. The diIIerence between geostrophic wind and gradient wind is caused by:
A curvature oI isobars
B Iriction
C horizontal temperature gradients
D slope oI pressure surIaces
ReI: all
Ans: A
What does zone B depict?
A A trough
B A ridge
C The warm sector
D The cold Iront
ReI: all
Ans: D
15860. In an area oI Converging air in low level:
A convective clouds can be dissolved
B stratiIied clouds can be dissolved
C clouds cannot be Iormed
D clouds can be Iormed
ReI: all
Ans: D
15862. What relationship exists between the wind at 3,000 Ieet and the surIace wind?
A The wind at 3,000 Ieet is parallel to the isohypses and the surIace wind
direction is across the isobars toward the low pressure and the surIace
wind is weaker
B They have the same direction, but the surIace wind is weaker, caused by
Iriction
C The geostrophic Iorce deIlects the wind to the leIt in the Southern
hemisphere
D the wind blows anti-clockwise round anti-cyclones in the Northern
hemisphere
ReI: all
Ans: A
16597. Which oI the Iollowing statements is NOT-TRUE?
The Coriolis Iorce deIlects the wind to the right in the Northern hemisphere
only
B The geostrophic Iorce is the same as the Coriolis Iorce
C The geostrophic Iorce deIlects the wind to the leIt in the Southern
hemisphere
D The Coriolis Iorce deIlects the wind to the right in both hemispheres
ReI: all
Ans: D
16600. Buys Ballots Law implies that:
A the wind blows anti-clockwise round depressions in both hemispheres
B the wind blows clockwise round an anti-cyclone in the southern
hemispheres
C the wind blows clockwise round a depression in the southern hemisphere
only
D the wind blows anti-clockwise round anti-cyclones in the Northern
Hemisphere
ReI: all
Ans: C
A A gale has an average speed oI 33 kts or more
B A gust is a squall which lasts Ior several minutes
C A gust is a squall which lasts Ior several minutes
D The more stable the atmosphere, the less turbulence
ReI: all
Ans: D
24219. A wind oI 20 knots corresponds to an approximate speed oI
A 10 m/sec
B 40 m/sec
C 10 km/h
D 50 km/h
ReI: all
Ans: A
24294. In the mid-latitudes oI the northern hemisphere the wind blows:
A direct Irom high to low pressure areas
B clockwise around anti-cyclones and cyclones
C clockwise around cyclones and anti-clockwise around anti-cyclones
D clockwise around anti-cyclones and anti-clockwise around cyclones
ReI: all
Ans: D
24297. In this question the wind speed with straight isobars (vst), the wind speed
around a high pressure system (vhigh) and the wind speed around a low
pressure system (vlow) in the southern hemisphere are being compared while
pressure gradient and latitude are:
A vst vhigh and vst vlow
B vst ~ vhigh and vst vlow
C vst vhigh and vst ~ vlow
D vst ~ vhigh and vst ~ vlow
ReI: all
Ans: C
050-02-02 Primary cause of wind
2849. For a similar pressure gradient, the geostrophic wind speed will be?
A greater at 60oN than at 30oN
B greater at 30oN than at 60oN
C equivalent to gradient wind + thermal component
D the same at all latitudes north or south oI 15o
ReI: all
Ans: B
8918. The wind speed in a system with curved isobars compared to a system with
straight isobars is (other conditions being the same):
A always higher
B higher iI curvature is anti-cyclonic
C always lower
D higher iI curvature is cyclonic
ReI: all
Ans: B
8965. What characteristics will the surIace winds have in an area where the isobars on
the weather map are very close together?
A Strong and parallel to the isobars
B Very weak but gusty and Ilowing across the isobars
C Strong the Ilowing across the isobars
D Moderate and parallel to the isobars
ReI: all
Ans: C
8993. In the southern hemisphere what wind eIIect would you expect when Ilying
Irom a high pressure area towards a low pressure area at FL 100?
A Wind Irom the leIt
B Wind Irom the right
C Tailwind with no driIt
D Headwind with no driIt
ReI: all
Ans: B
10606. Geostrophic wind is the wind when isobars are:
A straight lines and no Iriction is involved
B curved lines and no Iriction is involved
C straight lines and Iriction is involved
D curved lines and Iriction is involved
ReI: all
Ans: A
10631. The geostrophic wind is greater than the gradient wind around a low pressure
system because the:
A centriIugal Iorce opposes the pressure gradient
B centriIugal Iorce is added to the pressure gradient
C coriolis Iorce is added to the pressure gradient
D coriolis Iorce opposes to the centriIugal Iorce
ReI: all
Ans: A
10644. For the same pressure gradient at 60
o
N, 50
o
N and 40
o
N the speed oI the
geostrophic wind will be:
A greatest at 40
o
N
B the same at all latitudes
C greatest at 60
o
N
D least at 50
o
N
ReI: all
Ans: A
10645. Divergence in the upper air results, near the surIace, in:
A Ialling pressure and likely dissipation oI clouds
B rising pressure and likely Iormation oI clouds
C rising pressure and likely dissipation oI clouds
D Ialling pressure and likely Iormation oI clouds
ReI: all
Ans: D
10649. Under anti-cyclone conditions in the northern hemisphere, with curved isobars
the speed oI the gradient wind is:
A less than the geostrophic wind
B greater than the geostrophic wind
C the same as the thermal component
D proportional only to the coriolis Iorce
ReI: all
Ans: B
10656. The greater the pressure gradient the:
A Iurther the isobars will be apart and the weaker the wind
B closer the isobars and the stronger the wind
C closer the isobars and the lower the temperatures
D Iurther the isobars will be apart and the higher the temperature
ReI: all
Ans: B
10692. Whilst Ilying at FL 180 on the northern hemisphere an aircraIt experiences
right driIt. What eIIect, iI any, will this have on the aircraIt`s true altitude?
A Without knowing the pressure change this question cannot be answered
B It increases
C It remains constant
D It decreases
ReI: all
Ans: D
10697. When isobars, Ior an area in the mid-latitudes on a weather map, are close
together, the wind is most likely to be:
A strong
B blowing perpendicular to the isobars
C changing direction rapidly
D light
ReI: all
Ans: A
10698. Select the true statement concerning isobars and wind Ilow patterns around
high and low-pressure systems that are shown on a surIace weather chart?
A When the isobars are close together, the pressure gradient Iorce is greater
and wind velocities are stronger
B SurIace winds Ilow perpendicular to the isobars
C Isobars connect contour lines oI equal temperature
D When the isobars are Iar apart, crest oI standing waves may be marked by
stationary lenticular clouds
ReI: all
Ans: A
10701. Which Iorces are balanced with geostrophic winds?
A Pressure gradient Iorce, coriolis Iorce
B Friction Iorce, pressure gradient Iorce, coriolis Iorce
C Pressure gradient Iorce, coriolis Iorce, centriIugal Iorce
D Pressure gradient Iorce, centriIugal Iorce, Iriction Iorce
ReI: all
Ans: A
10719. An aircraIt Ilying in the southern hemisphere at 2000 Ieet, has to turn to the
right in order to allow Ior driIt. In which direction, relative to the aircraIt, is
the centre oI low pressure?
A To the leIt
B Behind
C In Iront
D To the right
ReI: all
Ans: C
10777. Where are you likely to Iind the strongest winds close to the ground?
A At the centre oI a high pressure system
B At the centre oI a low pressure system
C In the transition zone between two air masses
D Where there is little variation in pressure over a large area during the
winter months
ReI: all
Ans: C
15863. The geostrophic wind depends on:
A density, earth`s rotation, geographic latitude
B earth`s rotation, geographic latitude, centripetal Iorce
C geographic latitude, centripetal Iorce, height
D centripetal Iorce, height, pressure gradient
ReI: all
Ans: A
15865. The geostrophic wind speed is directly proportional to the:
A density oI the air
B horizontal pressure gradient
C curvature oI isobars
D sine oI latitude
ReI: all
Ans: B
15866. Geostrophic wind:
A always increases with increasing height
B veers with height iI cold air is advected in the northern hemisphere
C is perpendicular to the horizontal pressure gradient Iorce
D is directly proportional to the density oI the air
ReI: all
Ans: C
16595. A pressure gradient is said to exist when:
A two columns oI air have diIIerent temperatures
B surIace pressure is compared at two diIIerent points on the earth`s surIace
C two points at the same level have a diIIerent atmospheric pressure
D two points on the earth`s surIace have the same isobar passing through
them
ReI: all
Ans: C
16596. The pressure gradient Iorce acts:
A parallel to the isobars with low pressure on its leIt (in the Northern
hemisphere)
B perpendicular to the isobars with low pressure behind it
C perpendicular to the isobars and away Irom the high pressure
D parallel to the isobars and towards the low pressure
ReI: all
Ans: C
16598. The wind, which blows when the gradient and geostrophic Iorces are in
balance, is:
A the gradient wind
B the coriolis wind
C the geostrophic wind
D the surIace
ReI: all
Ans: C
16599. A geostrophic wind is a true wind only under the Iollowing conditions:
A straight and parallel isobars, unchanging pressure Iield, no Iriction
B uniIormly curved isobars, constant pressure Iield, 2000 It wind
C circular isobars, slack pressure gradient, no Iriction
D parallel isobars, constant pressure Iield, no Iriction
ReI: all
Ans: A
16601. For a given latitude, which oI the Iollowing statements is true:
A Geostrophic Iorce acts at right angles to the wind and aIIects its speed and
direction
B Geostrophic Iorce acts at right angles to the wind and aIIects speed but not
direction
C Geostrophic Iorce acts at right angles to the wind and aIIects direction but
not speed
D none oI the above since the geostrophic Iorce is only an apparent Iorce
ReI: all
Ans: C
16602. With balanced Ilow, which oI the Iollowing statements is untrue?
A The geostrophic Iorce decreases near the poles
B The geostrophic Iorce is non-existent at the equator
C The geostrophic Iorce varies in direct proportion to the wind speed
D The pressure gradient Iorce is a maximum at the poles
ReI: all
Ans: A
16603. The gradient wind:
A blows across the isobars when there is a surIace pressure gradient
B is the 2000 It geostrophic wind
C is the surIace wind aIIected by Iriction
D blows parallel to curved isobars due to a combination oI the pressure
gradient Iorce, geostrophic Iorce and cyclostrophic Iorce
ReI: all
Ans: D
16604. The eIIect oI curved isobars on geostrophic wind speed correction is:
A greater at high latitudes
B greater at low altitudes
C less at high latitudes
D no eIIect
ReI: all
Ans: C
16605. The gradient wind is:
A less that the geostrophic wind around a low
B more than the geostrophic wind around a low
C less that the geostrophic wind around a high
D none oI the above
ReI: all
Ans: A
16606. In the Northern hemisphere, surIace Iriction causes the geostrophic wind to:
A back and decrease
B veer and decrease
C back and increase
D veer and increase
ReI: all
Ans: A
16607. Which oI the Iollowing statements is untrue?
A At night the surIace wind is lighter in speed and more inclined towards
low pressure
B Over land, the surIace wind is backed by 15o to the isobars and is 2/3
geostrophic speed
C The steeper the pressure gradient, the less marked the nocturnal eIIect
D At night, the wind can be geostrophic down to 1000 It or less
ReI: all
Ans: B
24270. For the same horizontal distance between adjacent isobars at latitudes 50
o
N
and 30
o
N the gradient wind speed will be least at latitude:
A 30
o
N in an anti-cyclone
B 50
o
N in an anti-cyclone
C 30
o
N with a cyclonic circulation
D 50
o
N with a cyclonic circulation
ReI: all
Ans: D
24398. When compared to the geostrophic wind in the northern hemisphere, surIace
Iriction will cause the surIace wind to:
A back and increase
B back and decrease
C veer and decrease
D veer and increase
ReI: all
Ans: B
050-02-03 General circulation
8941. Considering Melbourne (C) in July, the weather is predominantly inIluenced by
the zone oI:
A equatorial low pressure due to the proximity oI the inter-tropical
convergence zone over central Australia
B Antarctic high pressure due to the absence oI any protective land mass
between south Australia and Antarctica
C disturbed temperate low pressure, bringing an almost continuous
succession oI Ironts resulting in strong winds, low cloud and rain
D sub-tropical high pressure, with the occasional passage oI Ironts
originating in the adjacent zone oI disturbed temperate low pressure
ReI: all
Ans: D
Assuming a generalised zonal system oI world climatic and wind circulation,
zone U is in area oI:
A SW trade winds
B travelling depressions
C NE trade winds
D sub-tropical high pressure
ReI: all
Ans: C
Select Irom the map the average wind Ior the route FrankIurt-Rome at FL 170:
A 200/50 kt
B 230/40 kt
C 060/50 kt
D 030/35 kt
ReI: all
Ans: B
8998. Between which latitudes are you most likely to Iind the sub-tropical high
pressure belt?
A 55
o
75
o
B 10
o
15
o
C 35
o
55
o
D 25
o
35
o
ReI: all
Ans: D
10566. In the central part oI the Atlantic Ocean between 10oN and 20oN the
prevailing winds are:
A NE monsoon in winter and SW monsoon in summer
B NE trade winds
C SE trade winds
D SW winds throughout the whole year
ReI: all
Ans: B
10576. The average slope oI a cold Iront is in the order oI:
A 1:150
B 1:250
C 1:500
D 1:80
ReI: all
Ans: D
zone Y is an area oI:
A SE trade winds
B NE trade winds
C travelling low pressure systems
D sub-tropical high pressure systems
ReI: all
Ans: C
What is the average wind Ior the route Shannon-Lisbon, FL 290:
A 360/80 kt
B 030/70 kt
C 190/75 kt
D 340/90 kt
ReI: all
Ans: A
What is the average temperature Ior the route Geneva-Stockholm, FL 260?
A - -55
o
C
B - -51
o
C
C - -63
o
C
D - -47
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: D
zone T is an area oI:
A NE trade winds
B SE trade winds
C travelling low pressure systems
D sub-tropical high pressure systems
ReI: all
Ans: C
15861. You are Ilying Irom east to west in the northern hemisphere at the 500 hPa
pressure surIace. Which oI the Iollowing statements is correct?
A II the wind is Irom the north you are gaining altitude
B II the wind is Irom the south you are gaining altitude
C II you have a head wind you are gaining altitude
D II you have a tail wind you are losing altitude
ReI: all
Ans: A
16437. Which oI the Iollowing alternatives is the correct one, regarding the surIace
wind in relation to the air pressure in the Northern hemisphere?
A The wind over land blows parallel to the isobars
B The wind around a high pressure blows clockwise and slants across the
isobars towards higher pressure
C The wind blows counter-clockwise around a low and slants across the
isobars towards lower pressure
D The wind blows counter-clockwise around a high and clockwise around a
low
ReI: all
Ans: C
24262. During periods oI undisturbed radiation weather, overland, the:
A wind tends to back Irom early morning until early aIternoon
B surIace wind speed tends to be highest at night
C angle between isobars and surIace wind direction tends to be greatest in
the mid-aIternoon
D surIace wind speed tends to be highest during the mid-aIternoon
ReI: all
Ans: D
050-02-04 Turbulence
8933. Which cloud type may indicate the presence oI severe turbulence?
A Altocumulus lenticularis
B Stratocumulus
C Cirrocumulus
D Nimbostratus
ReI: all
Ans: A
8981. Which degree oI aircraIt turbulence is determined by the Iollowing ICAO
description?
'There may be moderate changes in aircraIt attitude and/or altitude but the
aircraIt remains in positive control at all times. Usually, small variations in air
speed. Changes in accelerometer readings oI 0.5 to 1.0g at the aircraIt`s centre
oI gravity. Occupants Ieel strain against seat belts. Loose objects move about.
Food service and walking are diIIicult.
A Severe
B Light
C Moderate
D Violent
ReI: all
Ans: C
8983. What degree oI turbulence, iI any, is likely to be encountered while Ilying
through a cold Iront in the summer over Central Europe at FL 100?
A Moderate turbulence in NS cloud
B Severe turbulence in CB cloud
C Light turbulence in CB cloud
D Light turbulence in ST cloud
ReI: all
Ans: B
10676. On a clear summer day, turbulence caused by solar heating is most
pronounced:
A immediately aIter sunset
B during the early aIternoon
C during early morning hours beIore sunshine
D about mid-morning
ReI: all
Ans: B
10728. Fair weather cumulus oIten is an indication oI:
A a high risk oI thunderstorms
B poor visibility at surIace
C smooth Ilying conditions below the cloud level
D turbulence at and below the cloud level
ReI: all
Ans: D
16329. II a strong wind perpendicular to a ridge decreases or reverses in direction at
medium and high levels the likely result is:
A travelling rotors with very severe turbulence
B stationary rotors with very severe turbulence
C stationary rotors with light turbulence
D travelling rotors with light turbulence
ReI: all
Ans: A
050-02-05 Variation of wind with height
8913. II Paris reports a wind oI 08010 kt on the METAR, what wind velocity would
you expect to encounter at a height oI 2000 Ieet above the ground?
A 11020 kt
B 08015 kt
C 05020 kt
D 08005 kt
ReI: all
Ans: A
8955. You are Ilying at 2500 It/AGL, with a southerly wind, and intend to land at an
airport, at sea level directly below. From approximately which direction would
you expect the surIace wind (mid-latitude, northern hemisphere)?
A South
B South-southwest
C Southwest
D South-southeast
ReI: all
Ans: D
8962. In the lower layers oI the atmosphere due to Iriction the wind changes direction
towards the low pressure area because:
A turbulence is Iormed and pressure decreases
B the pressure gradient increases
C turbulence is Iormed and pressure increases
D wind speed decreases and thereIore coriolis Iorce decreases
ReI: all
Ans: D
8996. In the northern hemisphere the wind at the surIace blows:
A Irom a low pressure area to a high pressure area
B counter-clockwise around, and towards the centre oI, a low pressure area
C clockwise around, and away Irom the centre oI a low pressure area
D counter-clockwise around, and away Irom the centre oI, a high pressure
area
ReI: all
Ans: B
10647. In a low pressure system the convergence at the surIace is caused by:
A the imbalance oI the horizontal gradient Iorce and the coriolis Iorce
B centripetal Iorces
C Irictional Iorces
D the curvature oI the isobars
ReI: all
Ans: C
A 16020 kt
B 22030 kt
C 25025 kt
D 22010 kt
ReI: all
Ans: B
10671. At the approach oI a warm Iront (northern hemisphere) the wind direction
changes Irom the surIace up to the tropopause. The eIIect oI this change is
that the wind:
A veers in the Iriction layer and backs above the Iriction layer
B backs in the Iriction layer and veers above the Iriction layer
C veers in the Iriction layer and veers above the Iriction layer
D backs in the Iriction layer and backs above the Iriction layer
ReI: all
Ans: C
10693. In the northern hemisphere the gradient wind oI a cyclonic pressure
distribution is 350/24 over the sea the surIace wind would approximate:
A 340/20
B 030/20
C 240/28
D 030/28
ReI: all
Ans: A
10725. The geostrophic wind is less than the gradient wind around an anti-cyclone
because the:
A centriIugal Iorce opposes the pressure gradient
B centriIugal Iorce is added to the pressure gradient
C eIIect oI coriolis is added to Iriction
D coriolis eIIect opposes the centriIugal Iorce
ReI: all
Ans: B
A 30025 kt
B 23030 kt
C 33025 kt
D 27020 kt
ReI: all
Ans: C
you expect to encounter at a height oI 2000 Ieet above the ground:
A 14020 kt
B 16030 kt
C 19040 kt
D 17015 kt
ReI: all
Ans: C
15789. Generally northern hemisphere winds at 5000 It AGL are south westerly while
most oI the surIace winds are southerly. What is the primary reason oI
diIIerence between these two wind directions?
A A strong pressure gradient at higher altitudes
B Stronger coriolis Iorce at the surIace
C The inIluence oI warm air at the lower altitude
D Friction between the wind and the surIace
ReI: all
Ans: D
15838. An aircraIt is approaching under visual Ilight rules an airIield whose runway is
parallel to the coast. When down wind over the sea, the airIield is on the leIt.
What wind eIIect should be anticipated on Iinal approach and landing during a
sunny aIternoon?
A Tail wind
B Head wind
C Crosswind Irom the leIt
D Crosswind Irom the right
ReI: all
Ans: C
15859. During a descent Irom 2000 It above the surIace to the surIace (no Irontal
passage) the wind normally:
A veers and decreases
B backs and decreases
C veers and increases
D backs and increases
ReI: all
Ans: B
15864. The vertical extent oI the Iriction layer depends primarily on:
A wind speed, roughness oI surIace, temperature
B roughness oI surIace, temperature, local time
C temperature, local time environmental lapse rate
D stability, wind speed, roughness oI surIace
ReI: all
Ans: D
050-02-06 Local winds
8905. Which oI the Iollowing is true concerning an aircraIt that is Ilying at FL 180 in
the northern hemisphere where wind is geostrophic and the true altitude
remains constant?
A There is a cross wind Irom the right
B There is a cross wind Irom the leIt
C There is no cross wind
D Without knowing temperature at FL 180 this question cannot be answered
ReI: all
Ans: C
8927. An aircraIt is Ilying in the southern hemisphere at low altitude (less than 2000
Ieet) and going directly away Irom a centre oI low pressure. What direction,
relative to the aircraIt, does the wind come Irom?
A From the leIt and slightly on the tail
B From the right and slightly on the nose
C From the right and slightly on the tail
D From the leIt and slightly on the nose
ReI: all
Ans: D
8942. In a mountain-valley wind circulation, the mountain wind blows:
A during the day up Irom the valley
B at night up Irom the valley
C during the day down Irom the mountains
D at night down Irom the mountains
ReI: all
Ans: D
10577. In a land and sea breeze circulation the land breeze blows:
A during the day and is stronger than the sea breeze
B during the night and is weaker than the sea breeze
C during the day and is weaker than the sea breeze
D during the night and is stronger than the sea breeze
ReI: all
Ans: B
10590. Which oI the Iollowing is true oI a land breeze?
A It blows Irom land to water
B It blows Irom water to land
C It blows by day
D It blows only at noon
ReI: all
Ans: A
10599. Friction between the air and the ground results in the northern hemisphere in:
A backing oI the wind and increase oI wind speed at the surIace
B veering oI the wind and decrease oI wind speed at the surIace
C backing oI the wind and decrease oI wind speed at the surIace
D veering oI the wind and increase oI wind speed at the surIace
ReI: all
Ans: C
10621. A high pressure area (shallow pressure gradient) covers an area oI the
Mediterranean Sea and its nearby airport. What surIace wind direction is
likely at the airport on a sunny aIternoon?
A Parallel to the coastline
B Land to sea
C Variable
D Sea to land
ReI: all
Ans: D
10641. In the northern hemisphere a pilot Ilying at 1000 It/AGL directly towards the
centre oI a low pressure area, will Iind the wind blowing Irom:
A about 45 degrees to the right oI directly ahead
B right and behind
C leIt and behind
D directly ahead
ReI: all
Ans: C
10658. The most Irequent wind direction in a valley caused by thermal eIIects is
toward the:
A valley during daylight hours
B mountain at night
C mountain during daylight hours
D valley during daylight as much as at night
ReI: all
Ans: C
10662. The sea breeze is a wind Irom the sea:
A blowing at night in mid latitudes
B that reaches up to the tropopause in daytime
C occurring only in the lower layers oI the atmosphere in daytime
D occurring only in mid latitudes and in day time
ReI: all
Ans: C
10681. When otherwise calm and clear conditions exist a station on the shore oI a
large body oI water will experience wind:
A continually Irom land to water
B Irom the water in daytime and Irom the land at night
C continually Irom water to the land
D Irom the land in day time and Irom the water at night
ReI: all
Ans: B
10684. An aircraIt is approaching under visual Ilight rules an airIield whose runway is
parallel to the coast. When down wind over the sea, the airIield is on the right.
What wind eIIect should be anticipated on Iinal approach and landing during a
sunny aIternoon?
A Cross wind Irom the leIt
B Cross wind Irom the right
C Tailwind
D Headwind
ReI: all
Ans: B
10726. A mountain breeze (katabatic wind) blows:
A down the slope during the night
B up the slope during the day
C down the slope during the day
D up the slope during the night
ReI: all
Ans: A
15883. In the northern hemisphere with an anti-cyclonic pressure system the
geostrophic wind at 2000 It over the sea is 060/15. At the same position the
surIace wind is most likely to be:
A 075/12
B 060/18
C 060/12
D 045/12
ReI: all
Ans: D
16611. The normal maximum height oI the sea breeze in mid altitudes is
approximately:
A 5000 It
B 200 It
C 500 1000 It
D 50 It
ReI: all
Ans: C
24211. A high pressure area (slack pressure gradient) covers part oI the
Mediterranean Sea and coastal region during the summer. What surIace wind
direction is likely at an airport at the coast on a sunny aIternoon?
A Land to sea
B Sea to land
C Variable
D Parallel to the coastline
ReI: all
Ans: B
24317. Sea breezes are most likely to occur when:
A slack pressure gradient and clear skies result in relatively high land
temperatures
B a strong pressure gradient, relatively high sea temperatures and overcast
conditions persist
C a strong pressure gradient, relatively high sea temperatures and clear skies
at night exist
D a slack pressure gradient, relatively high sea temperatures and overcast
conditions persist
ReI: all
Ans: A
050-02-07 1et streams
8906. What jet streams are likely to be crossed during a Ilight Irom Stockholm to Rio
de Janeiro (23
o
S) at FL 350 in July?
A A polar Iront jet stream Iollowed by a sub-tropical jet stream and later, a
second polar Iront jet stream
B A sub-tropical jet stream Iollowed by a polar Iront jet stream
C A polar Iront jet stream Iollowed by one or two sub-tropical jet streams
D One sub-tropical jet stream
ReI: AIR: atpl; HELI: atpl
Ans: C
8930. What is the minimum speed Ior a wind to be classiIied as a jet stream?
A 70 kt
B 50 kt
C 60 kt
D 100 kt
Ans: C
8931. In which zone oI a jet stream is the strongest CAT to be expected?
A About 12000 It above the core
B The warm air side oI the core
C Exactly in the centre oI the core
D The cold air side oI the core
Ans: D
8956. In the month oI August you prepare a Ilight (cruising level FL 370) Irom
Bombay (19
o
N 73
o
E) to Bangkok (13
o
N 100
o
E). What wind conditions
can you expect?
A Light winds diagonal to the route
B Head winds
C Tail winds
D Strong northerly winds
Ans: B
8987. While crossing a jet stream at right angles in Western Europe (3000 It below its
core) and OAT is decreasing, what would be the prevailing wind?
A A head wind
B Cross wind Irom the right
C Cross wind Irom the leIt
D A tail wind
Ans: B
10565. Where, as a general rule, is the core oI the polar Iront jet stream to be Iound?
A Just below the cold air tropopause
B In the cold air mass
C Just above the warm air tropopause
D In the warm air mass
Ans: D
10568. Which oI the Iollowing types oI jet streams can be observed all year round?
A Equatorial jet stream/arctic jet stream
B Equatorial jet stream/polar Iront jet stream
C Arctic jet stream/sub-tropical jet stream
D Sub-tropical jet stream/polar Iront jet stream
Ans: D
10569. Under which oI the Iollowing conditions is the most severe CAT likely to be
experienced:
A A jet stream, with great spacing between the isotherms
B A curved jet stream near a deep trough
C A westerly jet stream at low latitudes in the summer
D A straight jet stream near a low pressure area
Ans: B
10592. A wind sounding in the region oI a polar Iront jet stream gives the Iollowing
wind proIile (Northern hemisphere)
900 hPa 220/20 kt 800 hPa 220/25 kt
700 hPa 230/35 kt 500 hPa 260/60 kt
400 hPa 280/85 kt 300 hPa 300/100 kt
250 hPa 310/120 kt 200 hPa 310/80 kt
Which system is the jet stream associated with:
A With an easterly wave
B With a cold Iront
C With a ITCZ
D With a warm Iront
Ans: D
10605. At approximately what altitude is the sub-tropical jet stream Iound over
Europe?
A FL 500
B FL 200
C FL 300
D FL 400
Ans: D
10609. What is the main cause Ior the Iormation oI a polar Iront jet stream?
A The varied elevations oI the tropopause in the polar Iront region
B The pressure diIIerence, close to the ground, between a high over the
Azores and a low over Iceland
C The north-south horizontal temperature gradient at the polar Iront
D Strong winds in the upper atmosphere
Ans: C
10619. What is the average height oI the jet core within a polar Iront jet stream?
A 50000 It
B 20000 It
C 40000 It
D 30000 It
Ans: D
10626. Which area oI a polar Iront jet steam in the northern hemisphere has the
highest probability oI turbulence?
A Looking downstream, the area to the leIt oI the core
B Looking downstream, the area to the right oI the core
C In the core oI the jet stream
D Above the core in the boundary between warm and cold air
Ans: A
10633. Which oI the Iollowing statements concerning the core oI a polar Iront jet
stream is correct?
A It lies in the warm air; its pressure surIaces are horizontal at the height oI
the core
B It and its surIace projection lie in the warm air
C It lies at a height where there is no horizontal temperature gradient, the
slope oI the pressure surIaces at the height oI the core is at its maximum
D It lies in the cold air; the thermal wind reverses direction at the height oI
the core
Ans: C
10640. What is the most signiIicant diIIerence between an equatorial jet stream and
all the other jet streams?
A Horizontal dimension
B Vertical dimensions
C Wind direction
D Wind speed
Ans: C
10643. What is the average height oI the arctic jet stream core?
A 30,000 It
B 20,000 It
C 40,000 It
D 50,000 It
Ans: B
10667. You cross a jet stream in horizontal Ilight at approximately right angles. While
crossing, in spite oI a strong wind oI 120 kt, you notice the temperature barely
changes.
A You assume the Iront associated with the jet stream to be very weak with
practically no temperature diIIerence between the two air masses
B This phenomenon is absolutely normal as you are crossing the jet core
C Since the result oI such readings seems impossible, you will aIter landing
have the instruments tested
D This phenomenon does not surprise you at all, since normally no large
temperature diIIerences are possible at these heights
Ans: B
10672. Which jet stream blows all year round, over the northern hemisphere?
A The arctic jet stream
B The polar night jet stream
C The equatorial jet stream
D The sub-tropical jet stream
Ans: D
10690. Most strong air currents at higher levels (jet streams) have a westerly
direction. There is, however, an important easterly jet stream. When and
where is it likely to be encountered?
A In winter along the Russian coast Iacing the Arctic ocean
B In summer Irom south east Asia extending over southern India to central
AIrica
C In summer Irom the Middle East extending over the southern part oI the
Mediterranean to southern Spain
D Throughout the year to the south oI the Azorian high
Ans: B
10709. On a particular day part oI a polar Iront jet stream runs Irom north to south in
the northern hemisphere. This means that:
A above the core oI the jet the horizontal temperature gradient runs Irom
north to south
B the polar air is on the eastern side and above the core oI the jet
C below the core oI the jet the horizontal temperature gradient runs Irom
north to south
D the polar air is below and to the east oI the core oI the jet
Ans: D
What name is given to the jet stream lying over North AIrica (B)?
A Polar Iront jet stream
B Equatorial jet stream
C Sub-tropical jet stream
D Arctic jet stream
Ans: C
10720. Where, in central Europe, are the highest wind speeds to be Iound?
A At about 5500 metres altitude
B Just below the tropopause
C Close to the ground
D In the stratosphere
Ans: B
10727. Which jet stream is connected with a surIace Iront system?
A The arctic jet stream
B The polar Iront jet stream
C The sub-tropical jet stream
D The equatorial jet stream
Ans: B
10786. An aircraIt is Ilying through the polar Iront jet stream Irom south to north,
beneath the core. How would the OAT change, in the northern hemisphere,
during this portion oI the Ilight?
A It Iirst increases, then decreases
B It increases
C It decreases
D It remains constant
Ans: C
10792. During the winter months in mid-latitudes in the northern hemisphere, the
polar Iront jet stream moves towards the:
A south and speed decreases
B north and speed decreases
C south and speed increases
D north and speed increases
Ans: C
10795. An aircraIt over Western Europe is crossing a jet stream 2500 It below its core
at right angles. While crossing, the outside temperature is increasing. The
prevailing wind is:
A head wind
B Irom the leIt
C tail wind
D Irom the right
Ans: D
15813. What is the approximate ratio between height and width Ior a jet stream cross
section?
A 1/1
B 1/10
C 1/1000
D 1/100
Ans: D
15815. A wind speed oI 350 kt within a jet stream core should be worldwide regarded
as:
A possible but a very rare phenomenon
B not possible
C a common occurrence
D not unusual in polar regions
Ans: A
15878. Which oI the Iollowing statements concerning jet streams is correct?
A In the southern hemisphere only easterly jet streams occur
B In the northern hemisphere both westerly and easterly jet streams occur
C In the northern hemisphere only westerly jet streams occur
D In the southern hemisphere no jet streams occur
Ans: B
16335. In January, a mean sub-tropical jet appears at:
A 30
o
S
B 30
o
N
C 60
o
S
D 50
o
S
Ans: B
16355. A jet stream is:
A a band oI strong winds only Iound near thunderstorms
B a broad band oI strong winds Ilattened and tubular in cross section
C a narrow band oI strong winds only Iound near Ironts
D a narrow band oI strong winds Ilattened and tubular in cross section
Ans: D
16365. The normal maximum speeds oI the Polar Front Jet are in the region oI:
A 150 kt in January/135 kt in July
B 150 kt in July/135 kt in January
C 150 kt in July/50 kt in January
D 135 kt in July/135 kt in January
Ans: A
24251. At which time, iI any, are polar Iront jet streams over the South PaciIic usually
strongest?
A October
B January
C There is no annual variation
D July
Ans: D
24302. Isotechs are lines joining equal:
A wind speed lapse rates
B sea level pressures
C horizontal wind speed gradients
D wind speeds
Ans: D
24304. Maximum wind speeds associated with sub-tropical jet streams are usually
located in the:
A polar air above the tropopause
B tropical air above the tropopause
C tropical air below the tropopause
D polar air below the tropopause
Ans: C
24328. The core oI the polar Iront jet stream is usually located in the:
A tropical air above the tropical tropopause
B polar air above the tropopause
C polar air below the tropopause
D tropical air below the tropopause
Ans: D
24371. What is necessary Ior the development oI a polar Iront jet stream?
A An unstable atmosphere up to great heights
B Strong vertical temperature gradients
C A uniIorm pressure pattern
D Strong horizontal temperature gradients
Ans: D
What name is given to the jet stream lying across India (A)?
A Tropical jet stream
B Polar Iront jet stream
C Arctic jet stream
D Sub-tropical jet stream
Ans: A
25630. An aircraIt is Ilying Irom south to north, above the polar Iront jet stream, at FL
400 in the southern hemisphere. What change, iI any, in temperature will be
experienced?
A It decreases
B It increases
C It stays the same
D It decreases and then increases
Ans: A
25636. Where, as a general rule, is the core oI the polar Iront jet stream to be Iound:
A Just above the warm air tropopause
B In the polar air mass
C In the tropical air mass
D Just below the cold air tropopause
Ans: C
In which direction does the polar Iront move in this picture?
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 3
ReI: all
Ans: C
050-02-08 Standing waves
10675. At the top oI orographic waves, in mountainous regions, the cloud most likely
to be encountered is:
A altocumulus lenticularis
B cirrostratus
C cirrus
D cumulus mediocris
ReI: all
Ans: A
16613. Standing waves are likely when:
A wind speeds are uniIorm with height
B the atmosphere is uniIormly stable
C the wind direction is at 45
o
to the ridge oI the hills
D none oI the above
ReI: all
Ans: D
050-03 THERMODYNAMICS
050-03-01 Humidity
9004. Relative humidity:
A is not aIIected by temperature changes oI the air
B is not aIIected when air is ascending or descending
C changes when water vapour is added, even though the temperature
remains constant
D does not change when water vapour is added provided the temperature oI
the air remains constant
ReI: all
Ans: C
9012. The dew point temperature:
A cannot be equal to the air temperature
B is always lower than the air temperature
C is always higher than the air temperature
D can be equal to the air temperature
ReI: all
Ans: D
9018. Relative humidity:
A is higher in cool air than in warm air
B is higher in warm air than in cool air
C increases iI the air is cooled whilst maintaining the vapour pressure
constant
D decreases iI the air is cooled whilst maintaining the vapour pressure
constant
ReI: all
Ans: C
9019. Relative humidity depends on:
A temperature oI the air only
B moisture content and pressure oI the air
C moisture content oI the air only
D moisture content and temperature oI the air
ReI: all
Ans: D
9022. Which oI the Iollowing statements is true oI the dew point oI an air mass?
A It can be used to estimate the air mass` relative humidity even iI the air
temperature is unknown
B It can be higher than the temperature oI the air mass
C It can be used together with the air pressure to estimate the air mass`
relative humidity
D It can only be equal to, or lower, than the temperature oI the air mass
ReI: all
Ans: D
9027. During the late aIternoon an air temperature oI 12
o
C and a dew point oI 5
o
C
were measured. What temperature change must occur during the night in order
to induce saturation?
A It must decrease to 6
o
C
B It must decrease by 5
o
C
C It must decrease to 5
o
C
D It must decrease to 7
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: C
Where do the westerly waves occur in this picture?
A In Central Europe
B Over the North Sea
C In the Mediterranean Sea
D Over the Baltics
ReI: all
Ans: A
9047. Dew point is deIined as:
A the temperature below which the change oI state in a given volume oI air
will result in the absorption oI latent heat
B the lowest temperature at which evaporation will occur Ior a given
pressure
C the lowest temperature to which air must be cooled in order to reduce the
relative humidity
D the temperature to which moist air must be cooled to become saturated at
a given pressure
ReI: all
Ans: D
9049. Relative humidity at a given temperature is the relation between:
A dew point and air temperature
B water vapour weight and dry air weight
C water vapour weight and humid air volume
D actual water vapour content and saturated water vapour content
ReI: all
Ans: D
9051. When a given mass oI air descends, what eIIect will it have on relative
humidity?
A It increases up to 100, then remains stable
B It increases
C It remains constant
D It decreases
ReI: all
Ans: D
9064. The relative humidity oI a sample air mass is 50. How is the relative
humidity oI this air mass inIluenced by changes oI the amount oI water vapour
in it?
A It is not inIluenced by changing water vapour
B It increases with increasing water vapour
C It decreases with increasing water vapour
D It is only inIluenced by temperature
ReI: all
Ans: B
9066. Which oI the Iollowing is the deIinition oI relative humidity?
A Ratio between the actual mixing ratio and the saturation mixing ratio X
100
B Ratio between air temperature and dew point temperature X 100
C Ratio between water vapour pressure and atmospheric pressure X 100
D Ratio between water vapour (g) and air (kg) X 100
ReI: all
Ans: A
9074. How does relative humidity and the dew point in an unsaturated air mass
change with varying temperature?
A When temperature decreases, the relative humidity and the dew point
remains constant
B When temperature increases, the relative humidity increases, and the dew
point decreases
C When temperature decreases, the relative humidity decreases, and the dew
point increases
D When temperature increases, the relative humidity decreases, and the dew
point remains constant
ReI: all
Ans: D
9077. The dew point temperature:
A can be reached by lowering the pressure whilst keeping temperature
constant
B can be reached by cooling the air whilst keeping pressure constant
C cannot be equal to the air temperature
D cannot be lower than the air temperature
ReI: all
Ans: B
9083. The maximum amount oI water vapour that the air can contain depends on the:
A dew point
B relative humidity
C stability oI the air
D air temperature
ReI: all
Ans: D
9093. The diIIerence between temperature and dew point is greater in:
A air with low temperature
B moist air
C air with high temperature
D dry air
ReI: all
Ans: D
9094. (ReIer to Iigue 050-42)
What does this picture depict?
A A westerly wave over Central Europe
B A high pressure area over Central Europe
C South Ioehn
D North Ioehn
ReI: all
Ans: A
9100. What does dew point mean?
A The temperature at which ice melts
B The temperature to which a mass oI air must be cooled in order to reach
saturation
C The Ireezing level (danger oI icing)
D The temperature at which the relative humidity and saturation vapour
pressure are the same
ReI: all
Ans: B
Which weather situation can be expected during the day at Zurich airport?
A TAF LSZH 1601 05020G35KT 8000 BKN015 TEMPO 1720 05018KT
SHSN W002
B TAF LSZH 1601 23012KT 6000 RA BKN012 OVC030 TEMPO 2023
22025G40KT 1600 SNRA BKN003 OV3015
C TAF LSZH 1601 VRB02KT 8000 SCT280 BECMG 1618 00000KT 3500
MIFG BECMG 1820 1500 BCFG BECMG 2022 0100 FG W001
D TAF LSZH 1601 32008KT 9999 SCT030TCU TEMPO 2201
32020G32KT 3000 TSRA BKN020CB
ReI: all
Ans: C
Where do the westerly waves occur in this picture?
A In Central Europe
B Over Scandinavia
C In the Mediterranean Sea
D Over the Baltics
ReI: all
Ans: B
10193. How, iI at all, is the relative humidity oI an unsaturated air mass inIluenced by
temperature changes?
A It increases with increasing temperature
B It is not inIluenced by temperature changes
C It decreases with increasing temperature
D It is only inIluenced by the amount oI water vapour
ReI: all
Ans: C
16563. In a high relative humidity condition, which oI the Iollowing sets oI conditions
is true?
A High evaporation rate; reduced latent heat absorption; small wet/dry bulb
diIIerence
B Increased latent heat absorption; low evaporation rate; large wet/dry bulb
diIIerence
C Small wet/dry bulb diIIerence; high evaporation rate; increased latent heat
absorption
D Small wet/dry bulb diIIerence; reduced latent heat absorption; low
evaporation rate
ReI: all
Ans: D
24385. What is true Ior the water vapour distribution in the layer between the surIace
and the 500 hPa pressure surIace in the trade wind belt?
A The lower part is relatively dry and the upper part is relatively moist
B The whole layer is relatively dry
C The whole layer is relatively moist
D The lower part is relatively moist and the upper part is relatively dry
ReI: all
Ans: D
050-03-02 Change of state of aggregation
9009. Super-cooled droplets can occur in:
A clouds but not in precipitation
B clouds, Iog and precipitation
C precipitation but not in clouds
D clouds but not in Iog
ReI: AIR: atpl, ir; HELI: all
Ans: B
9038. The process by which water vapour is transIormed directly into ice is known as:
A super cooling
B sublimation
C super saturation
D radiation cooling
Ans: B
9042. In which oI the Iollowing changes oI state is latent heat released?
A Liquid to gas
B Solid to liquid
C Solid to gas
D Gas to liquid
Ans: D
9043. When water evaporates into unsaturated air:
A relative humidity is decreased
B heat is released
C relative humidity is not changed
D heat is absorbed
Ans: D
9048. A super cooled droplet is:
A a water droplet that is mainly Irozen
B a droplet still in liquid state at a temperature below Ireezing
C a small particle oI water at a temperature below 50
o
C
D a water droplet that has been Irozen during its descent
Ans: B
9057. Super cooled droplets can be encountered:
A only in winter at high altitude
B in winter only in high clouds
C only in winter above 10,000 It
D at any time oI the year
Ans: D
9072. Clouds, Iog or dew will always be Iormed when:
A relative humidity reaches 98
B water vapour is present
C water vapour condenses
D temperature and dew point are nearly equal
Ans: C
9073. A super cooled droplet is one that:
A is at an above Ireezing temperature in below Ireezing air
B has Irozen to become an ice pellet
C has a shell oI ice with water inside it
D remains liquid at a below Ireezing temperature
Ans: D
9081. How are high level condensation trails Iormed that are to be Iound occasionally
behind jet aircraIt?
A Only through un-burnt Iuel in the exhaust gases
B Through a decrease in pressure, and the associated adiabatic drop in
temperature at the wing tips while Ilying through relatively warm but
humid air
C Through water vapour released during Iuel combustion
D In conditions oI low humidity, through the particles oI soot contained in
the exhaust gases
Ans: C
10186. Super cooled droplets are always:
A large and at a temperature below Ireezing
B small and at a temperature below Ireezing
C at a temperature below Ireezing
D at a temperature below -60
o
C
Ans: C
10189. Which oI the Iollowing changes oI state is known as sublimation?
A Solid direct to liquid
B Solid direct to vapour
C Liquid direct to solid
D Liquid direct to vapour
Ans: B
050-03-03 Adiabatic processes
9003. What is the dry adiabatic lapse rate per 1000 It?
A 1.5
o
C
B 2.0
o
C
C 3.0
o
C
D 3.5
o
C
Ans: C
9005. II the surIace temperature is 15
o
C, then the temperature at 10000 It in a current
oI ascending unsaturated air is:
A 5
o
C
B 0
o
C
C - -15
o
C
D - -5
o
C
Ans: C
9016. A parcel oI unsaturated air is liIted to just below the condensation level and
then returned to its original level. What is the Iinal temperature oI the parcel oI
air?
A Lower than the starting temperature
B Higher than the starting temperature
C The same as the starting temperature
D It depends upon the QFE
Ans: C
9030. A parcel oI moist but not saturated air rises due to adiabatic eIIects. Which oI
the Iollowing changes?
A SpeciIic humidity
B Absolute humidity
C Mixing ratio
D Relatie humidity
Ans: D
9035. A sample oI moist but unsaturated air may become saturated by:
A expanding it adiabatically
B raising the temperature
C lowering the pressure, keeping temperature constant
D compressing it adiabatically
Ans: A
9046. The decrease in temperature, per 100 metres, in an unsaturated rising parcel oI
air is:
A 0.65
o
C
B 2
o
C
C 1
o
C
D 0.5
o
C
Ans: C
9058. The rate oI cooling oI ascending saturated air is less than the rate oI cooling oI
ascending unsaturated air because:
A water vapour absorbs the incoming heat Irom the sun
B moist air is heavier than dry air
C water vapour does not cool as rapidly as dry air
D heat is released during the condensation process
Ans: D
9062. II a saturated air mass descends down a slope its temperature increases at:
A the same rate as iI the air mass were dry
B a lower rate than in dry air, as evaporation absorbs heat
C a lower rate than in dry air, as condensation gives out heat
D a higher rate than in dry air, as it gives up latent evaporation heat
Ans: B
9076. Which oI the Iollowing statements concerning the liIting oI a parcel oI air is
correct?
A Unsaturated parcels cool less rapidly than saturated parcels
B Unsaturated parcels cool more rapidly than saturated parcels
C Unsaturated parcels cool at a rate oI 0.65
o
C per 100m
D Saturated parcels always cool at a rate oI 0.65
o
C per 100m
Ans: B
9079. The stability in a layer is increasing iI:
A warm air is advected in the lower part and cold air in the upper part
B warm air is advected in the upper part and cold air in the lower part
C warm and moist air is advected in the lower part
D cold and dry air is advected in the upper part
Ans: B
What can be said about this weather situation?
A Air mass thunderstorms may develop during summertime
B Strong gradient winds may occur over Central Europe
C Foehn conditions lead to severe weather south oI the Alps
D No ground Iog will be present in Paris and Zurich during the winter
Ans: A
9085. A layer in which the temperature increases with height is:
A conditionally unstable
B absolutely unstable
C absolutely stable
D neutral
Ans: C
9089. Which statement is true Ior a conditionally unstable layer?
A The wet adiabatic lapse rate is 0.65
o
C/100m
B The environmental lapse rate is less than 0.65
o
C/100m
C The layer is unstable Ior unsaturated air
D The environmental lapse rate is less than 1
o
C/100m
Ans: D
9095. In a layer oI air the decrease in temperature per 100 metres increase in height is
more than 1
o
C. This layer can be described as being:
A conditionally stable
B absolutely stable
D absolutely unstable
Ans: D
A A westerly wave over Central Europe
B A high pressure area over Central Europe
C UniIorm pressure pattern
D North Ioehn
Ans: C
9101. An inversion is:
A an absolutely stable layer
B a conditionally unstable layer
C an unstable layer
D a layer that can be either stable or unstable
Ans: A
9141. Rising air cools because:
A it becomes more moist
B surrounding air is cooler at higher levels
C it expands
D it contracts
Ans: C
10175. II in a 100m thick layer the temperature at the bottom oI the layer is 10
o
C and
at the top oI the layer is 8
o
C then this layer is:
B absolutely stable
D neutral
Ans: A
10177. A moist but unsaturated parcel oI air becomes saturated by:
A lowering the parcel to a lower level
B liIting the parcel to a higher level
C moving the parcel to an area with lower pressure and equal temperature
D moving the parcel to an area with higher pressure and equal temperature
Ans: B
10180. A layer in which the temperature remains constant with height is:
A neutral
B unstable
C absolutely stable
Ans: C
10181. During an adiabatic process heat is:
A neither added nor lost
B added
C lost
D added but the result is an overall loss
Ans: C
10183. A layer is absolutely unstable iI the temperature decrease with height is:
A between 1
o
C per 100m and 0.65
o
C per 100m
B more than 1
o
C per 100m
C 0.65
o
C per 100m
D less than 0.65
o
C per 100m
Ans: B
10184. The height oI the liIting condensation level is determined by:
A temperature and dew point at the surIace
B temperature at surIace and air pressure
C wind and dew point at the surIace
D wet adiabatic lapse rate and dew point at the surIace
Ans: A
10187. The decrease in temperature, per 100 metres, in a saturated rising parcel oI air
at lower level oI the atmosphere is approximately:
A 1.5
o
C
B 1
o
C
C 0.6
o
C
D 0.35
o
C
Ans: C
10202. A layer in which the temperature decreases with 1
o
C per 100m is:
B absolutely stable
C neutral Ior dry air
Ans: C
16588. What is the Iinal temperature oI unsaturated surIace air at 12
o
C, which rises to
6000 It?
A - 30
o
C
B - 18
o
C
C - 30
o
C
D - -06
o
C
Ans: D
16592. The average value oI the ELR is:
A 1.5
o
C / 1000 It
B 2.0
o
C / 1000 It
C 3.0
o
C / 1000 It
D It varies daily
Ans: B
16593. An ELR oI 2.9
o
C per 1000 It, is by deIinition:
A stable
B conditionally stable
C unstable
Ans: D
050-04 CLOUDS AND FOG
050-04-01 Cloud formation and description
9104. Which oI the Iollowing is a cause oI stratus Iorming over Ilat land?
A Radiation during the night Irom the earth surIace in moderate wind
B Unstable air
C Convection during the day
D The release oI latent heat
Ans: A
9105. What process in an air mass leads to the creation oI wide spread NS, AS and ST
cloud coverage?
A Convection process
B Sinking
C LiIting
D Radiation
Ans: C
9108. What type oI cloud is being described? A generally grey cloud layer with Iairly
uniIorm base and uniIorm appearance, which may give drizzle or snow grains.
When the sun is visible through the cloud, the outline is clearly discernible.
Sometimes it appears in the Iorm oI ragged patches.
A Stratus
B Altostratus
C Nimbostratus
D Cirrostratus
ReI: all
Ans: A
9109. Which oI the Iollowing clouds are classiIied as medium level clouds in
temperate regions?
A C1, CC
B SC, NS
C AS, AC
D CS, ST
ReI: all
Ans: C
9110. Which oI the Iollowing types oI clouds are evidence oI unstable air conditions?
A ST, CS
B CU, CB
C SC, NS
D C1, SC
ReI: all
Ans: B
Which one oI the displayed cloud Iorms is representative oI altocumulus
castellanus?
A B
B D
C A
D C
ReI: all
Ans: D
9139. Which oI the Iollowing processes within a layer oI air may lead to the building
oI CU and CB clouds?
A Frontal liIting within stable layers
B Radiation
C Subsidence
D Convection
Ans: D
9142. Which oI the Iollowing cloud types is a medium level cloud?
A ST
B CS
C AS
D SC
ReI: all
Ans: C
9143. A cumulonimbus cloud at mid latitudes in summer contains:
A only water droplets
B ice crystals, water droplets and super cooled water droplets
C only ice crystals
D ice crystals and water droplets but never super cooled water droplets
Ans: B
9146. Which oI the Iollowing cloud types is Iound at high levels?
A SC
B C1
C AS
D CU
ReI: all
Ans: B
9151. Which oI the Iollowing are medium level clouds?
A Altostratus and altocumulus
B Cirrocumulus and cirrostratus
C Cumulonimbus
D All convective clouds
ReI: all
Ans: A
9154. A plain in Western Europe with an average height oI 500m (1600 It) above sea
level is covered with a uniIorm SC layer oI cloud during the summer months.
At what height above the ground is the base oI this cloud to be expected?
A 7000 15000 It above ground
B 100 1500 It above ground
C 1500 7000 It above ground
D 15000 25000 It above ground
ReI: all
Ans: C
9159. What Ilying conditions may be encountered when Ilying in cirrus clouds?
A Average horizontal visibility more than 1000m; light to moderate rime ice
B Average horizontal visibility less than 500m; nil icing
C Average horizontal visibility less than 500m; light to moderate icing
D Average horizontal visibility more than 1000m; nil icing
Ans: D
9166. Clouds, classiIied as being low level are considered to have bases Irom:
A 500 to 1000 It
B 1000 to 2000 It
C the surIace to 6500 It
D 100 to 200 It
ReI: all
Ans: C
9169. Which oI the Iollowing types oI cloud can extend over the low, medium and
high cloud levels?
A CB
B AC
C ST
D C1
Ans: A
9171. Altostratus clouds are classiIied as:
A convective clouds
B low level clouds
C high level clouds
D medium level clouds
ReI: all
Ans: D
9185. Which oI the Iollowing clouds may extend into more than one layer?
A Stratus
B Nimbostratus
C Altocumulus
D Cirrus
Ans: B
9186. Which oI the Iollowing cloud is classiIied as low level cloud?
A ST
B CS
C AS
D CC
ReI: all
Ans: A
9189. Which types oI clouds are typical evidence oI stable air conditions?
A ST, AS
B CU, CB
C NS, CU
D CB, CC
Ans: A
9191. Fall-streaks or virga are:
A water or ice particles Ialling out oI a cloud that evaporate beIore reaching
the ground
B strong down draughts in the polar jet stream, associated with jet streaks
C gusts associated with a well developed Bora
D strong katabatic winds in mountainous areas and accompanied by heavy
precipitation
Ans: A
9193. Convective clouds are Iormed:
A in stable atmosphere
B in unstable atmosphere
C in summer during the day only
D in mid latitudes only
Ans: B
Which one oI the displayed cloud Iorms is representative oI a cumulonimbus
capillatus?
A D
B A
C B
D C
ReI: all
Ans: A
9196. Strongly developed cumulus clouds are an indication oI:
A the presence oI a low level inversion
B instability in the atmosphere
C the presence oI warm air aloIt
D poor surIace visibility
Ans: B
lenticularis?
A 2
B 1
C 4
D 3
ReI: all
Ans: A
10223. In an unstable layer thee are cumuliIorm clouds. The vertical extent oI these
clouds depends on the:
A air pressure at the surIace
B wind direction
C thickness oI the unstable layer
D pressure at diIIerent levels
Ans: C
10231. A plain in Western Europe with an average height oI 500m (1600 It) above sea
level is covered with a uniIorm CC layer oI cloud during the summer months.
At what height above the ground is the base oI this cloud to be expected?
A 15000 35000 It above the terrain
B 7000 15000 It above the terrain
C 1500 7000 It above the terrain
D 100 1500 It above the terrain
ReI: all
Ans: A
10235. What is the main composition oI clouds classiIied as high level clouds?
A Super cooled water droplets
B Ice crystals
C Water droplets
D Water vapour
Ans: B
10237. What are the characteristics oI cumuliIorm clouds?
A Large water droplets, stability, no turbulence, showers and mainly rime
ice
B Small water droplets, stability, no turbulence and extensive areas oI rain
C Large water droplets, instability, turbulence, showers and mainly clear ice
D Small water droplets, instability, turbulence, extensive areas oI rain and
rime ice
Ans: C
10243. A plain in Western Europe with an average elevation oI 500m (1600 It) above
sea level is covered with a uniIorm AC layer oI cloud during the summer
months. At what height above the ground is the base oI this cloud to be
expected?
A 1500 7000 It above the terrain
B 100 1500 It above the terrain
C 7000 15000 It above the terrain
D 15000 25000 It above the terrain
ReI: all
Ans: C
10244. The presence oI altocumulus lenticularis is an indication oI the:
A presence oI valley winds
B risk or orographic thunderstorms
C development oI thermal lows
D presence oI mountain waves
Ans: D
10246. In which oI the Iollowing conditions is moderate to severe airIrame icing most
likely to be encountered?
A Within cloud oI any type
B Below the Ireezing level in clear air
C- In clear air above the Ireezing level
D In Nimbostratus cloud
Ans: D
10247. Cumulus clouds are an indication Ior:
A stability
B up and downdraIts
C the approach oI a cold Iront
D the approach oI a warm Iront
Ans: B
10248. The presence oI altocumulus castellanus indicates:
A stability in the higher troposphere
B strong convection at low height
C instability in the middle troposphere
D subsidence in a large part oI the troposphere
Ans: C
15793. Which oI the Iollowing cloud types can project up into the stratosphere?
A Cumulonimbus
B Cirrostratus
C Altocumulus
D Altostratus
ReI: all
Ans: A
16552. Which oI the Iollowing is most correct regarding the cloud types Stratus and
Nimbostratus?
A Neither cloud type may give precipitation
B Stratus may give drizzle, ice prisms or snow grains and Nimbostratus may
give rain showers
C Stratus may give rain showers and Nimbostratus may give drizzle, ice
prisms or snow grains
D Stratus may give drizzle, ice prisms or snow grains and Nimbostratus may
give continuously Ialling rain or snow
ReI: all
Ans: D
16553. Altostratus (AS) and Nimbostratus (NS) are easily conIused. How do you
distinguish between them?
A The cloud base is higher in AS and precipitation, iI any, is light
B Precipitation Ialls Irom AS but not Irom NS
C Steady precipitation Irom AS
D The sun can be seen through NS
ReI: all
Ans: A
16554. Which one oI the Iollowing cloud types gives steady rain or snowIall?
A Altostratus
B Nimbostratus
C Cirrostratus
D Cumulonimbus
ReI: all
Ans: B
16612. The presence oI altocumulus lenticularis is a sign oI:
A severe instability
B anabatic winds
C katabatic winds
D lee waves
Ans: D
The cloud most likely to be experienced in square 1E is:
A CS
B C1
C AS
D CB
ReI: all
Ans: B
The cloud type most applicable to square 2D is:
A AS
B CU
C CB
D CS
ReI: all
Ans: A
The cloud type most applicable to square 3C is:
A NS
B AC
C AS
D CB
ReI: all
Ans: A
During summer, the cloud type most applicable to square 2A is:
A ST
B AC
C CB
D CS
ReI: all
Ans: C
The cloud type most applicable to most oI square 3B is:
A SC
B CS
C AS
D NS
ReI: all
Ans: A
The cloud type most applicable to square 1E is:
A CS
B CB
C NS
D SC
ReI: all
Ans: A
The cloud type most applicable to square 2C is:
A CS
B AS
C CB
D CU
ReI: all
Ans: B
The cloud type most applicable to square 2B is:
A ST
B CS
C CB
D SC
ReI: all
Ans: C
24209. A cumulus congestus is:
A a remnant oI a CB
B a cumulus that is oI great vertical extent
C a cumulus with little vertical development
D a cumulus that only occurs in association with the ITCZ
ReI: all
Ans: B
24213. A layer oI stratus is most likely to be dispensed by:
A adiabatic cooling due to subsidence
B absorption oI long waved solar radiation in the stratus layer
C the release oI latent heat due to precipitation
D insulation resulting in the liIting oI the condensation level
ReI: all
Ans: D
24220. About ten identical clouds are in the sky, well isolated Irom one another,
dense, with well deIined contours, developing vertically in a cauliIlower
shape. The side oI these clouds lit by the sun is bright white. Their base,
relatively dark, is essentially horizontal and at FL 30, and their tops at FL 150.
These clouds are:
A Altocumulus castellanus
B broken Cumulus humilis
C towering Cumulus
D Stratocumulus
ReI: all
Ans: C
24225. AIter a clear night cumuliIorm clouds are Iormed in the morning. Why can
the base oI these clouds become higher during the day?
A Because the diIIerence between the temperature and the dew point
temperature at the initial condensation level becomes smaller
B The wind speed is increasing, because the cold air mass changes into a
warm air mass
C Because the stability increases
D Because the surIace temperature increases
ReI: all
Ans: D
24254. Clouds in patches, sheets or grey or whitish layers made up oI elements
resembling large pebbles or rollers, together or not, and always clear oI the
ground are:
A Altostratus
B Stratus
C Stratocumulus
D Nimbostratus
ReI: all
Ans: C
24255. Clouds will mainly consist oI super cooled water droplets when the
temperature is:
A between -5
o
C and -30
o
C
B between 0
o
C and -15
o
C
C between -30
o
C and -40
o
C
D below -40
o
C
ReI: AIR: atpl, ir: HELI: all
Ans: B
24303. Lenticular clouds in mountainous areas indicate:
A unstable air
B turbulence
C an inversion
D light variable winds
ReI: AIR: atpl, ir: HELI: atpl, ir
Ans: B
24306. OI what does lenticular cloud provide evidence?
A Jet streams
B Mountain waves
C Stratospheric inversions
D Areas oI high level clear air turbulence
ReI: AIR: atpl, ir: HELI: atpl, ir
Ans: B
astellanus?
A A
B B
C C
D D
ReI: all
Ans: C
astellanus?
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
ReI: all
Ans: C
050-04-02 Fog, mist, haze
9107. Which oI the Iollowing conditions is most likely to lea to the Iormation oI
advection Iog?
A Moist cold air moving over a warm surIace
B Moist warm air moving over a cold surIace
C Dry warm air moving over a cold surIace
D Dry cold air moving over a warm surIace
ReI: all
Ans: B
9112. Which oI the Iollowing is most likely to lead to the Iormation oI radiation Iog?
A Dry, warm air passing over warm ground
B Heat loss Irom the ground on clear nights
C The passage oI Ironts
D Cold air passing over warm ground
ReI: all
Ans: B
9113. Which oI the Iollowing circumstances most Iavour the development oI radiation
Iog?
A Warm moist air at the windward side oI a mountain
B Moist air over land during clear night with little wind
C Maritime tropical air Ilowing over cold sea
D Advection oI very cold air over much warmer sea
ReI: all
Ans: B
9114. What is the average vertical extent oI radiation Iog?
A 2000 It
B 500 It
C 5000 It
D 10000 It
ReI: all
Ans: B
9116. Frontal Iog is most likely to occur:
A in winter in the early morning
B in rear oI a warm Iront
C in summer in the early morning
D in advance oI a warm Iront
ReI: all
Ans: D
9118. Which oI the Iollowing conditions is most likely to lead to the Iormation oI
steam Iog (arctic smoke)?
A Warm air moving over cold water
B Cold air moving over warm water
C The sea is warmed by strong radiation Irom the sun
D The coastal region oI the sea cools at night
ReI: all
Ans: B
9119. At what time oI day, or night, is radiation Iog most likely to occur?
A At sunset
B Shortly aIter sunrise
C Late evening
D Shortly aIter midnight
ReI: all
Ans: B
9123. The range oI wind speed in which radiation Iog is most likely to Iorm is:
A above 15 kt
B between 10 and 15 kt
C between 5 and 10 kt
D below 5 kt
ReI: all
Ans: D
9124. When does Irontal Iog, also known as mixing Iog, occur?
A When very humid warm air meets with dry cold air
B When very humid warm air meets with very humid cold air
C When very humid cold air meets with dry warm air
D When very dry cold air meets with very dry warm air
ReI: all
Ans: B
9130. Freezing Iog consists oI:
A Irozen water droplets
B super cooled water droplets
C Irozen minute snow Ilakes
D ice crystals
ReI: all
Ans: B
9132. Which oI the Iollowing statements is true concerning advection Iog?
A It Iorms slowly and disappears rapidly
B It Iorms at night or the early morning
C It Iorms when unstable air is cooled adiabatically
D It can be Iormed suddenly by day or night
ReI: all
Ans: D
9133. What conditions are most likely to lead to the Iormation oI hill Iog?
A Humid stable air mass, wind blowing towards the hills
B High relative humidity and an unstable air mass
C Clear skies, calm or light winds, with relatively low humidity
D Precipitation which is liIted by the action oI moderate winds striking the
range
ReI: all
Ans: A
9155. The morning Iollowing a clear, calm night when the temperature has dropped to
the dew point, is likely to produce:
A a cold Iront
B radiation Iog
C advection Iog
D good clear weather
ReI: all
Ans: B
9179. When the temperature and dew point are less than one degree apart the weather
conditions are most likely to be:
A unlimited visibility
B clear and cool
C high scattered clouds
D Iog or low cloud
ReI: all
Ans: D
9183. What wind conditions, occurring just beIore dawn, Iavour the Iormation oI Iog
at an airport where the temperature is 15
o
C and the dew point is 14
o
C?
A Westerly, 10 kt variable
B Northerly, 10 kt
C Calm
D Easterly, 10 kt
ReI: all
Ans: C
9188. The most likely reason Ior radiation Iog to dissipate or become low stratus is:
A increasing surIace wind speed
B an increasingly stable atmosphere
C surIace cooling
D a low level temperature inversion
ReI: all
Ans: A
9198. Which oI the Iollowing is most likely to lead to the dissipation oI radiation Iog?
A A build up oI a high pressure area resulting in adiabatic warming
associated with a sinking air mass
B A marked decrease in wind velocity close to the ground
C Ground cooling caused by radiation during the night
D A marked increase in wind velocity near the ground
ReI: all
Ans: D
10209. Steaming Iog (arctic sea smoke) occurs in air:
A that is stable
B with warm mass properties
C that is absolutely stable
D with cold mass properties
ReI: all
Ans: D
10212. Which type oI Iog is likely to Iorm when air having temperature oI 15
o
C and
dew point oI 12
o
C blows at 10 knots over a sea surIace having temperature oI
5
o
C?
A Radiation Iog
B Advection Iog
C Steam Iog
D Frontal Iog
ReI: all
Ans: B
10218. Which oI the Iollowing weather conditions Iavour the Iormation oI radiation
Iog?
A Light wind, little or no cloud, moist air
B Light wind, extensive cloud, dry air
C Light wind, extensive cloud, moist air
D Strong wind, little or no cloud, moist air
ReI: all
Ans: A
10241. Advection Iog can be Iormed when:
A cold moist air Ilows over warmer water
B cold moist air Ilows over a warmer surIace
C warm moist air Ilows over a warmer surIace
D warm moist air Ilows over a colder surIace
ReI: all
Ans: D
10242. Under which oI these conditions is radiation Iog most likely to Iorm?
A Very dry air
B Little or no cloud
C Strong surIace winds
D Very low temperatures
ReI: all
Ans: B
10245. What type oI Iog is most likely to Iorm over Ilat land during a clear night, with
calm or light wind conditions?
A Radiation
B Advection
C Steam
D Orographic
ReI: all
Ans: A
OI the Iour radio soundings, select the one that indicates ground Iog:
A 3
B 3
C 1
D 4
ReI: all
Ans: B
16545. Which one oI the Iollowing statements regarding the meteorological
horizontal visibility is the correct one?
A II the visibility varies in diIIerent directions, the visibility in the worst
direction is reported
B II the visibility varies in diIIerent directions, an average value oI around
the horizon is reported
C The visibility is improved when darkness Ialls, because you distinguish a
point oI light more easily than an unlighted mark
D Fog (FG) is used to describe visibility less than 1000 m except when
qualiIied by MI, BC, PR or VC
ReI: all
Ans: D
16579. For (FG) is deIined as being a:
A visibility oI 1,000m due to any precipitation in the atmosphere
B visibility oI 1,000m due to liquid particles or ice crystals suspended in
the atmosphere
C visibility oI 1,000m due to liquid particles or ice crystals suspended in
the atmosphere
D visibility oI 1,000m due to solid or liquid particles suspended in the
atmosphere
ReI: all
Ans: C
16580. Mist (BR) is deIined as being:
A reduced visibility ~ 1,000m but not more than 5,000m due to the presence
oI water droplets in the atmosphere
B reduced visibility ~ 1,000m but not more than 5,000m due to solid or
liquid particles in the atmosphere
C reduced visibility ~ 1,000m but not more than 5,000m due to solid or
liquid particles in the atmosphere
D reduced visibility ~ 1,000m but not more than 5,000m due to the
presence oI water droplets in the atmosphere
ReI: all
Ans: D
16581. According to ICAO, haze (HZ) or smoke (FU), is reduced visibility due to the
presence oI solid particles (lithometeors) in the atmosphere to a value oI:
A - 5,000 m
B - 5,000m
C - ~ 5,000m
D - ~ 5,000m
ReI: all
Ans: B
16582. Conditions Iavourable Ior the development oI radiation Iog (FG) are:
A high relative humidity, no cloud
B high relative humidity, little or no cloud
C high relative humidity, little or no cloud, a strong sea breeze
D high relative humidity, little or no cloud, little wind (2-8 kts or calm)
ReI: all
Ans: D
A Radiation Iog only Iorms on a clear night with no wind
B Radiation Iog only Iorms in valleys (the katabatic eIIect)
C Radiation Iog only Iorms when the air is very dry and there is an inversion
D Radiation Iog cannot Iorm over the sea
ReI: all
Ans: D
16584. Radiation Iog can be dispersed by:
A insulation
B strong winds
C replacement oI moist air by drier air
D all oI the above
ReI: all
Ans: D
16585. Advection Iog is caused by:
A dry air over a cold surIace
B cold air over a warm moist surIace
C air, cooler by at least 10
o
C, moving over a moist surIace
D none oI the above
ReI: all
Ans: C
16586. Sea Iog:
A is Iormed by advection
B can Iorm a persist with moderate or even strong wind
C is cleared by change oI air mass or less commonly by an increase in wind
strength
D all oI the above
ReI: all
Ans: D
24223. Advection Iog is most likely to Iorm when:
A cold maritime air Ilows over a warmer surIace and the wind speed is
greater than 15 kt
B cold air is Iorced over higher ground and Iurther adiabatic cooling occurs
C a mild moist air stream Ilows over snow covered ground and the wind
speed is less than 10 kt
D warm maritime air Ilows over a relatively warmer surIace and the wind
speed is greater than 15 kt
ReI: all
Ans: C
24224. Advection oI very cold air over a warm sea current can cause:
A Irontal Iog
B advection Iog
C no Iog at all
D steaming Iog
ReI: all
Ans: D
24245. As a result oI diurnal variation radiation Iog is liIted and a cloud cover is
Iormed. Which statement is true?
A Layers oI alto cumulus will develop caused by increasing wind speed
B Low stratus will develop caused by radiation in combination with low
geostrophic wind speed
C Low stratus will develop caused by increasing wind speed
D Stratocumulus will develop caused by insulation
ReI: all
Ans: C
24272. Frontal Iog can be Iormed by:
A cooling at night
B condensation oI air saturated by adiabatic cooling
C condensation oI air saturated by evaporation oI precipitation
D evaporation oI moisture at the surIace
ReI: all
Ans: C
24279. II radiation Iog Iorms on a clear night with light winds, the increase in wind
speed Irom 5 kt to 13 kt will most likely:
A disperse the Iog immediately
B change the radiation Iog to advection Iog
C have no eIIect
D cause the Iog to liIt and become low stratus
ReI: all
Ans: D
24300. In which situation is advection Iog most likely to Iorm?
A A light breeze blowing colder air out to sea
B A warm moist air mass on the windward side oI the mountains
C An air mass moving inland Irom the coast in winter
D Warm moist air settling over a warmer surIace under no-wind conditions
ReI: all
Ans: C
24314. Radiation Iog most Irequently occurs in:
A low pressure systems over sea
B high pressure systems over land
C high pressure systems over sea
D low pressure systems over land
ReI: all
Ans: B
24335. The Iormation oI morning Iog beIore sunrise is possible iI
A air temperature and dew point are equal or close to one another
B the wind is strong
C the sky is overcast
D the turbulence in the lower layers is moderate
ReI: all
Ans: A
24375. What is the diIIerence between radiation Iog and advection Iog?
A Radiation Iog is Iormed by surIace cooling in a calm wind. Advection Iog
is Iormed by evaporation over the sea
B Radiation Iog Iorms only on the ground, advection Iog only on the sea
C Radiation Ior Iorms due to night cooling and advection Iog due to day
time cooling
D Radiation Ior Iorms due to surIace cooling at night in a light wind.
Advection Iog Iorms when warm humid air Ilows over a cold surIace
ReI: all
Ans: D
24387. What kind oI Iog is oIten observed in the coastal region oI NewIoundland in
spring time?
A Radiation Iog
B Frontal Iog
C Advection Iog
D Steaming Iog
ReI: all
Ans: C
24415. Which oI the Iollowing layers oI Iog above land is coded as MIFG?
A A layer oI 5 Ieet deep
B A layer oI 10 Ieet deep
C A layer oI 15 Ieet deep
D A layer oI 20 Ieet deep
ReI: all
Ans: A
24418. Which oI the Iollowing phenomena is least likely to lead to the Iormation oI a
Cumulonimbus with thunderstorm?
A Convection
B Ground radiation
C Convergence
D Orographic liIt
ReI: all
Ans: B
24422. Which oI the Iollowing sets oI conditions are most likely to lead to the
Iormation oI advection Iog?
A Cold maritime air Ilowing over a warmer land surIace at a speed greater
than 15 kt
B Clear skies at night over an inland marshy area
C A mild moist air stream Ilowing over colder surIaces with a wind in
excess oI 30 kt
D A mild moist air stream Ilowing over colder surIaces with the wind speed
less than 15 kt
ReI: all
Ans: D
24448. Which statement is correct?
A Fog can be super cooled and can also contain ice crystals
B Mist and haze consist oI water droplets
C Fog and haze do not occur in the tropics
D Mist and haze only diIIer by diIIerent values oI visibility
ReI: all
Ans: A
24451. Which type oI Iog can NOT be Iormed over water?
A Advection Iog
B Radiation Iog
C Arctic smoke
D Frontal Iog
ReI: all
Ans: B
24498. Which is true oI advection Iog?
A It can appear suddenly by day or by night
B It develops slowly and clears Iast
C It Iorms when unstable air is adiabatically cooled
D It usually Iorms by night and clears by day
ReI: all
Ans: A
050-05 PRECIPITATION
050-05-01 Development of precipitation
9203. The presence oI ice pellets at the surIace is evidence that:
A Ireezing rain occurs at a higher altitude
B a cold Iront has passed
C there are thunderstorms in the area
D a warm Iront has passed
ReI: all
Ans: A
9205. Which Iorm oI precipitation Irom clouds containing only water is most likely to
Iall in mid-latitudes?
A Hail
B Moderate rain with large drops
C Heavy rain with large drops
D Drizzle
ReI: all
Ans: D
9227. How does Ireezing rain develop?
A Rain Ialls on cold ground and then Ireezes
B Rain Ialls through a layer where temperatures are below 0
o
C
C Through melting oI sleet grains
D Through melting oI ice crystals
ReI: all
Ans: B
24357. The widest precipitation zone occurs usually:
A ahead oI a warm Iront
B ahead oI a cold Iront
C in rear oI a cold Iront
D in rear oI a warm Iront
ReI: all
Ans: A
050-05-02 Types of precipitation
9202. Freezing precipitation occurs:
A only in the precipitation oI a warm Iront
B only in the precipitation oI a cold Iront
C mainly in the Iorm oI Ireezing rain or Ireezing drizzle
D mainly in the Iorm oI Ireezing hail or Ireezing snow
ReI: all
Ans: C
9204. What type oI cloud can produce hail showers?
A CS
B NS
C CB
D AC
ReI: all
Ans: C
9206. With what type oI cloud is GR precipitation most commonly associated?
A CC
B AS
C ST
D CB
ReI: all
Ans: D
9207. From what type oI cloud does drizzle Iall?
A Stratus
B Altostratus
C Cumulus
D Cirrostratus
ReI: all
Ans: A
9215. Freezing rain occurs when:
A snow Ialls into an above Ireezing layer oI air
B ice pellets melt
C water vapour Iirst turns into water droplets
D rain Ialls into a layer oI air with temperatures below 0
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: D
9216. With what type oI cloud is TSRA precipitation most commonly associated?
A CB
B AS
C SC
D NS
ReI: all
Ans: A
9218. Which oI the Iollowing are Iavourable conditions Ior the Iormation oI Ireezing
rain?
A Warm air aloIt Irom which rain is Ialling into air with a temperature
below 0
o
C
B Water droplets Ialling Irom cold air aloIt with a temperature below 0
o
C
C Cold air aloIt Irom which hail is Ialling into air that is warm
D An isothermal layer aloIt with a temperature just above 0
o
C through
which rain is Ialling
ReI: all
Ans: A
9219. With what type oI cloud is heavy precipitation unlikely during the summer
months?
A NS, CC
B CB, ST
C SC, AS
D AS, NS
ReI: all
Ans: C
9221. What type oI clouds are associated with snow showers?
A Nimbostratus
B Cumulus and altostratus
C Altostratus and stratus
D Cumulus and cumulonimbus
ReI: all
Ans: D
9222. Large hail stones:
A only occur in thunderstorms oI mid latitudes
B are typically associated with severe thunderstorms
C are entirely composed oI clear ice
D only occur in Irontal thunderstorms
ReI: all
Ans: B
9223. Precipitation in the Iorm oI showers occurs mainly Irom:
A clouds containing only ice crystals
B stratiIied clouds
C cirro-type clouds
D convective clouds
ReI: all
Ans: D
9224. What type oI clouds are associated with rain showers?
A Nimbostratus
B Towering cumulus and altostratus
C Altostratus and stratus
D Towering cumulus and cumulonimbus
ReI: all
Ans: D
9228. Which one oI the Iollowing types oI cloud is most likely to produce heavy
precipitation?
A SC
B CS
C NS
D ST
ReI: all
Ans: C
9229. With what type oI clouds are showers most likely associated?
A Stratocumulus
B Cumulonimbus
C Nimbostratus
D Stratus
ReI: all
Ans: B
9230. With what type oI cloud is DZ precipitation most commonly associated?
A CB
B ST
C CC
D CU
ReI: all
Ans: B
9231. With which oI the Iollowing types oI cloud is RA precipitation most
commonly associated?
A NS
B AC
C SC
D ST
ReI: all
Ans: A
9232. The Iollowing statements deal with precipitation, turbulence and icing. Select
the list containing the most likely alternatives Ior NS cloud:
A Precipitation may be snow, sleet or rain. Icing is probable and may range
between light and severe. Turbulence is rarely more than moderate
B Precipitation may be snow, sleet or rain. Icing and turbulence are
Irequently severe
C Precipitation is Irequently in the Iorm oI hail. Icing and turbulence are
Irequently severe
D Precipitation and icing are usually nil. Turbulence is rarely more than
moderate
ReI: all
Ans: A
9233. Steady precipitation, in contrast to showery precipitation Ialls Irom:
A stratiIorm clouds with severe turbulence
B convective clouds with little or no turbulence
C stratiIorm clouds with little or no turbulence
D convective clouds with moderate turbulence
ReI: all
Ans: C
9235. Which oI the Iollowing cloud types is least likely to produce precipitation?
A C1
B AS
C CB
D NS
ReI: all
Ans: A
16578. Which precipitation type generally has the greatest impact on visibility?
A Heavy rain
B Drizzle
C Hail
D Snow
ReI: all
Ans: D
24275. Hazardous hailstones, reaching the ground, are most likely to be experienced
below CB clouds situated:
A over the sea in middle latitudes
B over the sea near the equator
C in continental interiors near the equator
D in continental interiors in middle latitudes
ReI: all
Ans: D
24319. Super cooled droplets can occur in:
A clouds, Iog and precipitation
B clouds but not in precipitation
C precipitation but not in clouds
D clouds but not in Iog
ReI: all
Ans: A
050-06 AIR MASSES AND FRONTS
050-06-01 Types of air masses
9236. Where does polar continental air originate?
A The region oI the Baltic sea
B Areas oI arctic water
C Siberian landmass
D The region oI Greenland
ReI: all
Ans: C
What is the classiIication oI the air mass aIIecting North-Western parts oI
France at 0600 UTC?
A Tropical continental
B Polar maritime
C Polar continental
D Tropical maritime
ReI: all
Ans: D
9282. An air mass is unstable when:
A temperature increases with height
B temperature and humidity are not constant
C pressure shows a marked variation over a given horizontal area
D an ascending parcel oI air continues to rise to a considerable height
ReI: all
Ans: D
9285. What are the typical diIIerences between the temperature and humidity between
an air mass with its origin in the Azores and an air mass with its origin over
northern Russia?
A The air oI the Azores is warmer and more humid than the North Russian
air
B The North Russian air is colder and more humid than the air oI the Azores
C The air oI the Azores is warmer and dryer than the North Russian air
D The North Russian air is warmer and dryer than the air oI the Azores
ReI: all
Ans: A
9304. In which air mass are extremely low temperatures encountered?
A Arctic maritime air
B Polar maritime air
C Tropical continental air
D Polar continental air
ReI: all
Ans: D
9310. An air mass is stable when:
A pressure is constant
B temperature in a given area drops oII very rapidly with height
C the vertical motion oI a rising parcel oI air tends to become weaker and
disappears
D the lapse rate is 1
o
C per 100m
ReI: all
Ans: C
9324. Where is the source oI tropical continental air that aIIects Europe in summer?
A The Azores region
B Southern Italy
C Southern France
D The southern Balkan region and the Near East
ReI: all
Ans: D
10264. In which oI the Iollowing regions does polar maritime air originate?
A Baltic Sea
B Region oI British Isles
C East oI Greenland
D Black Sea
ReI: all
Ans: C
16429. A stable humid warm air mass slowly over rides a cold one. Which one oI the
Iollowing weather types may originate Irom this condition?
A The Iormation oI thunder storms
B Warm Iront dissipation
C The Iorming oI a warm Iront
D The Iorming oI a cold Iront
ReI: all
Ans: C
16431. Which oI these phenomena usually Iorms in the transition zone between two
air masses?
A an unstable low pressure
B radiation Iog
C a Irontal low pressure
D a ridge oI high pressure
ReI: all
Ans: C
24217. A stationary Iront is a Iront in which:
A there are never Irontal clouds
B there is no diIIerence in temperature between the two air masses
C there is no wind on both sides oI the Iront
D there is no horizontal motion perpendicular to the Iront
ReI: all
Ans: D
24228. Air masses which are being cooled Irom below are oIten characterised by:
A Iog, poor visibility and layered clouds
B strong winds, cumulus clouds, good visibility
C uniIorm temperature, good visibility
D continuous rain and Ireezing temperature
ReI: all
Ans: A
24230. An air mass acquires its basic properties
A by widespread thunderstorms
B by the inIluence oI jet streams
C by stagnation oI the air Ior a long period oI time over areas having
particular characteristics
D in the westerlies oI the mid latitudes
ReI: all
Ans: C
24231. An air mass is stable when
A liIted air returns to its original level
B temperature in a given area drops oII very rapidly with height
C pressure is constant
D the lapse rate is 1
o
C per 100m
ReI: all
Ans: A
24232. An air mass is unstable when
A pressure shows a marked variation over a given horizontal area
B temperature and humidity are not constant
C an ascending parcel oI air continues to rise to a considerable height
D temperature increases with height
ReI: all
Ans: C
24233. An air mass is:
A an extensive body oI air within which the temperature and humidity in
horizontal planes are practically uniIorm
B a large body oI air with temperature and humidity constant in the vertical
C a body oI air with a volume oI not more than thousand cubic kilometres
D a large body oI air within which the temperature and humidity is uniIorm
in horizontal and vertical planes
ReI: all
Ans: A
24243. An unstable air mass is Iorced to ascend a mountain slope. What type oI
clouds can be expected?
A StratiIorm clouds with a temperature inversion
B StratiIorm clouds with considerable turbulence
C Layer like clouds with little vertical development
D Clouds with considerable vertical development and associated turbulence
ReI: all
Ans: D
24244. An unstable air mass will normally be characterised by
A stratiIorm cloud
B cumuliIorm cloud and good visibility except in precipitation
C continuous light rain Irom medium level layer cloud
D poor visibility due to haze at the lower levels
ReI: all
Ans: B
24276. How does relative humidity and the dew point in an unsaturated air mass
change with varying temperature?
A When temperature increases, the relative humidity decreases, and the dew
point remains constant
B When temperature increases, the relative humidity increases, and the dew
point decreases
C When temperature decreases, the relative humidity decreases, and the dew
point increases
D When temperature decreases, the relative humidity and the dew point
remain constant
ReI: all
Ans: A
24419. Which oI the Iollowing processes will increase the stability oI an air mass?
A Addition oI water vapour in the lower layer
B Cooling by the underlying surIace
C Warming oI the air mass Irom below
D Advection oI colder air aloIt
ReI: all
Ans: B
050-06-02 Fronts
9238. What weather conditions are prevalent during the summer, over the North Sea,
approximately 300 km behind a quickly moving cold Iront?
A Cloud cover mostly scattered, isolated showers
B Showers and thunderstorms
C Rain covering a large area, 8 octas NS
D 9 octas CS, AS without precipitation
ReI: all
Ans: A
9240. In a warm Iront occlusion:
A the warm Iront becomes a Iront aloIt
B the warm Iront overtakes the cold Iront
C the warm air is liIted
D the cold air is liIted
ReI: all
Ans: C
9241. Over Central Europe what type oI cloud cover is typical oI the warm sector oI a
depression during winter?
A C1, CS
B ST with drizzle
C Fair weather CU
D CU, CB
ReI: all
Ans: B
9247. Which oI the Iollowing is typical Ior the passage oI a cold Iront in the summer?
A Rapid increase in temperature once the Iront has passed
B Mainly layered clouds
C Rapid drop in pressure once the Iront has passed
D Mainly towering clouds
ReI: all
Ans: D
9251. Frontal depressions can be assumed to move in the direction oI the 2000 Ieet
wind:
A in the warm sector
B in Iront oI the warm Iront
C behind the cold Iront
D at the apex oI the wave
ReI: all
Ans: A
9252. II you have to Ily through a warm Iront when Ireezing level is at 10000 Ieet in
the warm air and at 2000 Ieet in the cold air, at which altitude is the probability
oI Ireezing rain the lowest?
A 9000 Ieet
B 12000 Ieet
C 5000 Ieet
D 3000 Ieet
ReI: all
Ans: B
9253. How are the air masses distributed in a cold occlusion?
A The coldest air mass behind and the less cold air in Iront oI the occlusion;
the warm air mass is above ground level
B The coldest air in Iront oI and the less cold air is behind the occlusion; the
warm air mass is above ground level
C The coldest air in Iront oI and the warm air behind the occlusion; the less
cold air is above ground level
D The coldest air behind and the warm air in Iront oI the occlusion; the less
cold air mass is above ground level
ReI: all
Ans: A
9254. Which oI the Iollowing describes a warm occlusion?
A The air mass ahead oI the Iront is drier than the air mass behind the Iront
B The air mass behind the Iront is more unstable than the air mass ahead oI
the Iront
C The coldest air mass is ahead oI the original warm Iront
D The warmer air mass is ahead oI the original warm Iront
ReI: all
Ans: C
9255. In Zurich during a summer day the Iollowing weather observations were taken:
160450Z 23015KT 3000 RA SCT008 SCT020 OVC030 13/12 Q1010
NOSIG
160650Z 25008KT 6000 SCT040 BKN090 18/14 Q1010 RERA NOSIG
160850Z 25006KT 8000 SCT040 SCT100 19/15 Q1009 NOSIG
161250Z 23012KT CAVOK 23/16 Q1005 NOSIG
161450Z 23016KT 9999 SCT040 BKN090 24/17 Q1003 BECMG
25020G40KT TS
161650Z 24018G35KT 3000 TSRA SCT006 BKN015CB 18/16 Q1002
NOSIG
What do you conclude based on these observations?
A A cold Iront passed the station early in the morning and a warm Iront
during late aIternoon
B A warm Iront passed the station early in the morning and a cold Iront
C A trough line passed the station early in the morning and a warm Iront
D Storm clouds due to warm air came close to and grazed the station
ReI: all
Ans: B
9258. Which oI the Iollowing conditions are you most likely to encounter when
approaching an active warm Iront at medium to low level?
A Severe thunderstorms at low altitude
B Low cloud base and poor visibility
C Extreme turbulence and severe lightning striking the ground
D High cloud base, good surIace visibility, and isolated thunderstorms
ReI: all
Ans: B
9261. Where is the coldest air to be Iound, in an occlusion with cold Iront
characteristics?
A Ahead oI the Iront
B Behind the Iront
C At the surIace position oI the Iront
D At the junction oI the occlusion
ReI: all
Ans: B
9262. What types oI cloud will you meet Ilying towards a warm Iront?
A Extensive areas oI Iog. At some 100 km Irom the Iront NS begin
B At some 800 km CS, later AS, and at some 300 km NS until the Iront
C At some 500 km AS, later CS and at some 80 km beIore the Iront CB
D At some 500 km Irom the Iront, groups oI CB, later at some 250 km
thickening AS
ReI: all
Ans: B
9265. What type oI Ironts are most likely to be present during the winter in Central
Europe when temperatures close to the ground are below 0
o
C, and Ireezing rain
starts to Iall?
A Cold occlusions
B Warm Ironts, warm occlusions
C High level cold Ironts
D Cold Ironts
ReI: all
Ans: B
Examining the pictures, on which one oI the tracks (dashed lines) is this cross
section to be expected?
A Track B-C
B Track B-D
C Track A-D
D Track A-E
ReI: all
Ans: B
9268. What type oI Iront/occlusion usually moves the Iastest?
A Cold Iront
B Warm Iront
C Cold occlusion
D Warm occlusion
ReI: all
Ans: A
This chart shows the weather conditions on the ground at 0600 UTC on May
4. Which oI the Iollowing reports reIlects weather development at Geneva
Airport?
A TAF LSGG 230716 05014KT 5000 OVC015 BECMG 0810 8000 BKN
018 BECMG 1013 05015G30KT 9999 SCT025
B TAF LSGG 230716 23016KT 8000 RA BKN030 OVC070 BECMG
0810 5000 RA BKN 020 OVC050 TEMPO 3000 RA BKN010 OVC030
BECMG 1215 25014KT 8000 SCT030 BKN090
C TAF LSGG 230716 26012KT 9999 SCT030 BKN080 TEMPO 1013
25020G35KT 3000 TSRA or SHRA BKN030CB BECMG 1316
VRB02KT 3000 BCFG SCT100
D TAF LSGG 230716 VRB03KT 6000 BR SCT020 BECMG 0811
23005KT 9999 SCT025TCU PROB 40 TEMPO 1216 34012G30KT 3000
TSRA BKN020CB
ReI: all
Ans: B
9274. During a cross-country Ilight at FL 50, you observe the Iollowing sequence oI
clouds: Nimbostratus, Altostratus, Cirrostratus, Cirrus. Which oI the Iollowing
are you most likely to encounter?
A Strong, gusty winds
B Decreasing temperatures
C A strong down draught
D Increasing temperatures
ReI: all
Ans: B
9275. In a polar Iront depression, an occlusion is called a warm occlusion when the
cold air:
A behind is less cold than the cold air in Iront, with the warm air at a high
altitude
B in Iront oI the surIace position oI Iront is only at a high altitude
C behind is colder than the cold air in Iront
D behind is colder than the cold air in Iront, with the warm air being at a
high altitude
ReI: all
Ans: A
9287. An observer on the northern hemisphere is under inIluence oI the wind system
oI a depression, which is moving Irom West to East. The centre oI the
depression passes to the South oI the observer. For this observer the wind
direction is:
A continuously veering
B continuously backing
C initially backing, then veering
D initially veering, then backing
ReI: all
Ans: B
Where might we Iind the warmest air?
A B
B C
C A
D D
ReI: all
Ans: A
9298. What will be the eIIect on the reading oI an altimeter oI an aircraIt parked on
the ground as an active cold Iront is passing?
A It will Iirst increase then decrease
B It will remain unchanged
C It will Iirst decrease then increase
D It will Iluctuate up and down by about /- 50 Ieet
ReI: all
Ans: A
9303. What characterises a stationary Iront?
A The surIace wind usually has its direction perpendicular to the Iront
B The surIace wind usually has its direction parallel to the Iront
C The warm air moves at approximately halI the speed oI the cold air
D The weather conditions that it originates is a combination between those
oI an intense cold Iront and those oI a warm and very active Iront
ReI: all
Ans: B
Which one oI the tracks (dashed lines) is represented by the cross section
shown on the leIt?
A Track B-A
B Track C-A
C Track D-A
D Track B-C
ReI: all
Ans: C
9307. When do cold occlusions occur more Irequently in Europe?
A Summer
B Winter
C Autumn and winter
D Winter and spring
ReI: all
Ans: A
What change in pressure, will occur at point A, during the next hour?
A Approximately constant pressure
B A drop in pressure
C Irregular Iluctuations
D A rise in pressure
ReI: all
Ans: D
9312. The approximate inclined plane oI a warm Iront is:
A 1/50
B 1/150
C 1/300
D 1/500
ReI: all
Ans: B
9314. What is the relative movement oI the two air masses along a cold Iront?
A Cold air slides over a warm air mass
B Warm air pushes over a cold air mass
C Cold air pushes under a warm air mass
D Warm air pushes under a cold air mass
ReI: all
Ans: C
9319. What type oI low pressure area is associated with a surIace Iront?
A A low on lee side oI a mountain
B A cold air pool
C Polar Iront low
D Heat low
ReI: all
Ans: C
9320. At what time oI the year, are the paths oI north Atlantic lows moving Irom west
to east generally, at their most southerly position?
A Autumn
B Summer
C Spring
D Winter
ReI: all
Ans: D
9322. What is the surIace visibility most likely to be, in a warm sector oI tropical
maritime air, during the summer?
A Very good (greater than 50 km)
B Very poor (less than 1 km)
C Good (greater than 10 km)
D Moderate (several km)
ReI: all
Ans: D
9328. On an aerodrome, when a warm Iront is approaching:
A QFE increases and QNH decreases
B QFE and QNH increase
C QFE and QNH decrease
D QFE decreases and QNH increases
ReI: all
Ans: C
9330. In which approximate direction does the centre oI a Irontal depression move?
A In the direction oI the warm sector isobars
B In the direction oI the isobars ahead oI the warm Iront
C In the direction oI the sharpest pressure increase
D In the direction oI the isobars behind the cold Iront
ReI: all
Ans: A
9332. How do air masses move at a warm Iront?
A Cold air over rides a warm air mass
B Warm air over rides a cold air mass
C Cold air undercuts a warm air mass
D Warm air undercuts a cold air mass
ReI: all
Ans: B
Assuming the usual direction oI movement, to which position will the polar
Irontal wave have moved?
A Position 4
B Position 3
C Position 1
D Position 2
ReI: all
Ans: B
9334. What cloud cover is typical Ior a wide warm sector oI a polar Iront depression
over Central Europe in the summer?
A BKN CU and CB
B Fair weather CU
C Sky clear
D ST with drizzle
ReI: all
Ans: B
the ground during the period Iollowing the passage oI an active cold Iront?
A It will have increased
C It will have decreased
D It will show a small increase or decrease
ReI: all
Ans: C
10258. In which oI the Iollowing situations can Ireezing rain be encountered?
A Ahead oI a warm Iront in the winter
B Ahead oI a cold Iront in the winter
C Behind a warm Iront in the summer
D Ahead oI a cold Iront in the summer
ReI: all
Ans: A
10262. In which main direction does a polar Iront depression move?
A Along the Iront towards the east
B Along the Iront towards the west
C Across the Iront towards the north
D Across the Iront towards the south
ReI: all
Ans: A
10270. The polar Iront is the boundary between:
A maritime polar aid and continental polar air
B arctic air and polar air
C arctic air and tropical air
D polar air and tropical air
ReI: all
Ans: D
10271. What cloud Iormation is most likely to occur at low levels when a warm air
mass over rides a cold air mass?
A Cumulus
B Nimbostratus
C Altostratus
D Cumulonimbus
ReI: all
Ans: B
the ground shortly beIore an active cold Iront passes?
A It will be decreasing
C It will be increasing
D It will Iluctuate up and down by about /- 50 Ieet
ReI: all
Ans: C
Which cross-section oI air mass and cloud presentation is applicable to the
straight line A-B?
A 1
B 3
C 2
D 4
ReI: all
Ans: B
10278. Thunderstorms in exceptional circumstances can occur in a warm Iront iI:
A the cold air is convectively stable
B the cold air is convectively unstable
C the warm air is convectively unstable
D the warm air is convectively stable
ReI: all
Ans: C
10279. Read this description:
'AIter such a Iine day, the ring around the moon was a bad sign yesterday
evening Ior the weather today. And, sure enough, it is pouring down outside.
The clouds are making an oppressively low ceiling oI uniIorm grey; but at
least it has become a little bit warmer.
Which oI these weather phenomena is being described?
A A warm Iront
B A blizzard
C Weather at the back oI a cold Iront
D A cold Iront
ReI: all
Ans: A
10281. A Irontal depression passes through the airport. What Iorm oI precipitation do
you expect?
A Rain or snow during about 12 hours until the warm Iront arrives. Within
the warm sector the rain increases. Improvement on the passage oI the
cold Iront
B Continuous rain or snow while the Irontal wave passes Ior a period oI
some 24 hours
C Showers during some 2 hours until the warm Iront arrives. Drizzle in the
warm sector within 12 hours. Rain or snow on the passage oI the cold
Iront
D Continuous rain or snow during 6 hours until the warm Iront arrives. The
precipitation stops Ior several hours within the warm sector. On the
arrival oI the cold Iront, showers within a couple oI hours
ReI: all
Ans: D
10282. AIter passing at right angles through a very active cold Iront in the direction oI
the cold air, what will you encounter, in the northern hemisphere immediately
aIter a marked change in temperature?
A A decrease in head wind
B A backing in the wind direction
C An increase in tail wind
D- A veering in the wind direction
ReI: all
Ans: D
10284. The main Iactor which contributes to the Iormation oI very low clouds ahead
oI a warm Iront is the:
A saturation oI the warm air by rain Ialling into it and evaporating
B saturation oI the cold air by rain Ialling into it and evaporating
C reduction oI outgoing radiation due to clouds
D warm air moving over a cold surIace
ReI: all
Ans: B
10286. What type oI precipitation would you expect at an active unstable cold Iront?
A Showers associated with thunderstorms
B Freezing rain
C Light to moderate continuous rain
D Drizzle
ReI: all
Ans: A
15867. A squall line usually is most likely to be encountered:
A in an air mass with cold mass properties
B behind oI a stationary Iront
C ahead oI a cold Iront
D at an occluded Iront
ReI: all
Ans: C
16354. Ahead oI a warm Iront:
A winds back and increase with height
B wind back slightly but veer on passage and increase with height
C winds veer and decrease with height
D winds back and decrease with height
ReI: all
Ans: B
16361. Jets are very rare near occluded Iront because:
A the air is too cold across the Ironts
B the air is too warm across the Ironts
C there is not enough pressure diIIerence across the Ironts
D there is not enough temperature diIIerence across the Ironts
ReI: all
Ans: D
16366. The boundary between polar and tropical air is known as:
A Tropical Iront
B Cold Iront
C Warm Iront
D Polar Iront
ReI: all
Ans: D
16427. II cold air is being 'replaced by warm air, the boundary between the air
masses is called:
A a warm Iront
B a cold Iront
C a polar Iront
D an arctic Iront
ReI: all
Ans: A
16430. Which one oI the Iollowing alternatives indicates how an occluded Iront is
generated?
A warm air supersedes cold air
B cold air wedges under warm air
C a cold Iront overtakes a warm Iront and the warm air between the Ironts is
liIted
D a cold Iront is halted and becomes almost stationary
ReI: all
Ans: C
16432. When Ilying through a cold Iront in the summer, the Iollowing Ilying weather
may be expected:
A towering clouds with showery precipitation
B horizontally extended clouds with drizzle
C horizontally extended clouds with even tops and bases
D towering clouds without turbulence
ReI: all
Ans: A
16434. The passage oI a cold Iront over a meteorological station will result in:
A a steady Iall in pressure and a backing oI the surIace wind
B a steady rise in pressure and a veering oI the surIace wind
C a steady Iall in pressure and a veering oI the surIace wind
D a steady rise in pressure and a backing oI the surIace wind
ReI: all
Ans: B
16435. The mean position oI the polar Iront in the North Atlantic is:
A Irom Florida to SW UK in July
B Irom Florida to North oI the UK in January
C Irom north oI UK to NewIoundland in July
D Irom SW UK to NewIoundland in January
ReI: all
Ans: C
The diagram oI the system in annex represents a
A cold occlusion
B warm occlusion
C warm Iront
D cold Iront
ReI: all
Ans: B
24210. A gust Iront is:
A normally encountered directly below a thunderstorm
B Iormed by the cold air outIlow Irom a thunderstorm
C characterised by heavy lightning
D another name Ior a cold Iront
ReI: all
Ans: B
24218. A stationary observer in the northern hemisphere is situated in Iront oI a
depression. The centre oI the depression passes Irom west to east and south oI
the observer. For this observer the wind:
A backs
B veers
C initially veers, then backs
D initially backs, then veers
ReI: all
Ans: A
24241. An occlusion has the characteristics oI a warm Iront when:
A the cold air behind is colder than the cold air ahead
B the cold air behind is warmer than the cold air ahead
C the cold air behind is liIted by the warm air
D the cold air ahead is liIted
ReI: all
Ans: B
24242. An occlusion is called a warm occlusion when the cold air:
A at the rear oI the occlusion is colder than the cold air ahead, with the warm
air at a higher altitude
B ahead oI the surIace position oI the occlusion is only at a higher altitude
C at the rear oI the occlusion is colder than the cold air ahead
D at the rear oI the occlusion is less cold that the cold air ahead, with the
warm air at a higher altitude
ReI: all
Ans: D
24247. At a cold Iront:
A warm air is liIted as cooler air pushes under it
B warm air is compressed as cold air rises over it
C temperature rises owing to increased pressure
D Iog will Iorm Irom the interaction oI cold and warm air
ReI: all
Ans: A
24248. At a station at the surIace the signiIicant weather with a warm Iront will come:
A aIter the warm sector has passed
B only at the same time as the Iront passes
C aIter the Iront has passed
D mostly beIore the Iront passes
ReI: all
Ans: D
24266. During the passage oI a Iront in the northern hemisphere the wind veers. This
statement is:
A not true
B only true Ior the passage oI a cold Iront
C only true Ior the passage oI a warm Iront
D true
ReI: all
Ans: D
24295. In the northern hemisphere advection oI warm air aloIt indicates:
A the approach oI a warm occlusion
B backing winds with increasing heights
C increasing probability Ior showers
D the Iormation oI advection Iog
ReI: all
Ans: A
24324. The air mass in the warm sector oI a polar Iront is:
A arctic air
B polar air
C tropical air
D equatorial air
ReI: all
Ans: C
24326. The arctic Iront is the boundary between:
A arctic air and tropical air
B polar air and tropical air
C cold polar air and less cold polar air
D polar air and arctic air
ReI: all
Ans: D
24330. The Iirst clouds are thin, wispy cirrus, Iollowed by sheets oI cirrus and
cirrostratus, and altostratus. The sun is obscured as the altostratus thickens
and drizzle or rain begins to Iall. The cloud base is lowering as Nimbostratus
arrives. These phenomena:
A warm Iront
B cold Iront
C trade wind Iront
D sea breeze Iront
ReI: all
Ans: A
24332. The Iollowing sequence oI clouds is observed at an airport; cirrus, cirrostratus,
altostratus, nimbostratus. This is typical Ior:
A the passage oI a squall line
B the passage oI a cold Iront
C anti-cyclonic weather
D the passage oI a warm Iront
ReI: all
Ans: D
24338. The lowest cloud type observed is Stratus Iractus and there is moderate
continuous rain. The area oI the system in which you are at this moment is:
A behind the cold Iront
B the main body oI the warm or cold Iront, or oI the occlusion
C the warm sector
D the high pressure area
ReI: all
Ans: B
24342. The passage oI a warm Iront can be associated with areas oI Iog. The types oI
Iog just in advance and just aIter the passage are respectively
A arctic smoke and Irontal Iog
B advection Iog and radiation Iog
C Irontal Iog and advection Iog
D advection Iog and steaming Iog
ReI: all
Ans: C
24347. The reason Ior the Iact, that the atmospheric pressure oI a polar Iront
depression is normally lower in winter than in summer is that
A converging air currents are oI greater intensity in winter
B the low pressure activity oI the sea east oI Canada is higher in winter
C the strong winds oI the north Atlantic in winter are Iavourable Ior the
development oI lows
D the temperature contrasts between arctic and equatorial areas are much
greater in winter
ReI: all
Ans: D
24348. The slope and speed oI a warm Iront compared to the slope and speed oI a
cold Iront is in general:
A smaller and slower
B greater and Iaster
C greater and slower
D smaller and Iaster
ReI: all
Ans: A
24396. When a Iront has to cross a chain oI mountains, its activity:
A strengthens 'upwind oI the mountains
B decreases when it reaches the mountains
C is not disturbed by the mountains
D ceases immediately
ReI: all
Ans: A
24406. Where is the projection oI the polar Iront jet stream on the surIace most likely
to be Iound in relation to the cold and warm Ironts oI a depression?
A 30 to 450 NM behind the cold Iront and 50 to 200 NM ahead oI the warm
Iront
B Up to 100 NM either side oI the cold Iront and up to 200 NM either side
oI the warm Iront
C Up to 200 NM either side oI the cold Iront and up to 200 NM either side
oI the warm Iront
D 50 to 200 NM behind the cold Iront and 300 to 450 NM ahead oI the
warm Iront
ReI: all
Ans: D
24438. Which statement concerning the cold Iront and warm Iront oI a Irontal
depression in the northern hemisphere is correct?
A The precipitation zone oI the cold Iront is in general wider than the
precipitation zone oI the warm Iront
B The risk oI Iog is greater ahead oI and behind the warm Iront than ahead
oI and behind the cold Iront
C While occluding the warm Iront always becomes a Iront aloIt
D The wind backs more at the warm Iront than at the cold Iront
ReI: all
Ans: B
24443. Which statement is correct Ior a warm occlusion?
A The warm Iront overtakes the cold Iront
B The cold Iront becomes a Iront aloIt
C The warm Iront becomes a Iront aloIt
D Both Ironts become Ironts aloIt
ReI: all
Ans: B
050-07 PRESSURE SYSTEMS
050-07-01 Location of the principal pressure areas
9353. In which oI the Iollowing areas do surIace high pressure systems usually
predominate over the North Atlantic region between 30
o
N and 65
o
N and the
adjoining land areas during the northern summer?
A Greenland, SW Europe, NE Canada
B Greenland, Azores, NE Canada
C Iceland, SW USA, Azores
D Azores, SE USA, SW Europe
ReI: all
Ans: D
9367. Select the answer which you consider will complete correctly the Iollowing
statement in relation to the main pressure systems aIIecting the North Atlantic
region between 30
o
N and 65
o
N. During winter the predominant mean low
pressure system at the surIace is usually centred over:
A USA
B Iceland/Greenland
C Siberia
D Azores
ReI: all
Ans: B
9391. Considering the North Atlantic region between 30
o
N and 65
o
N together with
the adjacent land areas during winter, the normal disposition oI the main anti-
cyclones at the surIace is:
A Azores, Siberia
B Siberia, Iceland, Canaries
C NE Canada, Iceland
D Greenland, Iberian peninsula
ReI: all
Ans: A
o
N and 65
o
N and the
adjacent land areas during mid summer, the predominant pressure systems are:
A weak low over NE Canada and Scandinavian high
B Scandinavian high and Azores high
C Azores high and weak low over NE Canada
D Azores low and Icelandic high
ReI: all
Ans: C
050-07-02 Anti-cyclone
9344. In temperate latitudes what weather conditions may be expected over land
during the summer in the centre oI a stationary high pressure zone?
A NS
B TS, SH
C CB, TS
D Calm winds, haze
ReI: all
Ans: D
9348. II the pressure surIaces bulge upwards in all levels then the pressure system is
a:
A cold low
B warm high
C cold high
D warm low
ReI: all
Ans: B
9358. The most eIIective way to dissipate cloud is by:
A convection
B subsidence
C a decrease in temperature
D a decrease in pressure
ReI: all
Ans: B
9362. Subsidence is:
A vertically upwards motion oI air
B horizontal motion oI air
C vertically downwards motion oI air
D the same as convection
ReI: all
Ans: C
9390. The stable layer at some height in the low troposphere oI an older high pressure
area in the mid-latitudes is called:
A subsidence inversion
B Iriction inversion
C radiation inversion
D trade wind inversion
ReI: all
Ans: A
9399. A blocking anti-cyclone on the northern hemisphere is:
A a warm anti-cyclone/quasi stationary/situated between 50
o
N and 70
o
N
B quasi stationary/situated between 50
o
N and 70
o
N/a cold anti-cyclone
C situated between 50
o
N and 70
o
N/a cold anti-cyclone/steering depressions
D a cold anti-cyclone/steering depressions/situated over Scandinavia
ReI: all
Ans: A
9410. What surIace weather is associated with a stationary high pressure region
overland in the winter?
A Thunderstorms
B A tendency Ior Iog and low ST
C NS with continuous rain
D The possibility oI snow showers
ReI: all
Ans: B
9415. What is the most likely cause oI a lack oI clouds at higher levels in a stationary
high?
A Instability
B Rising air
C Sinking air
D Divergence at higher levels
ReI: all
Ans: C
9416. Areas oI sinking air are generally cloudless because as air sinks it:
A reaches warmer layers
B is heated by compression
C is heated by expansion
D loses water vapour
ReI: all
Ans: B
9420. What is the correct term Ior the descending air Ilow in a large high pressure
area?
A Convection
B Convergence
C Advection
D Subsidence
ReI: all
Ans: D
16433. Polar air moving south will become:
A increasingly stable
B increasingly unstable
D it depends on the humidity
ReI: all
Ans: B
24206. A blocking anti-cyclone in the northern hemisphere is:
A quasi stationary/situated between 50
o
N and 70
o
N/a cold anti-cyclone
B a warm anti-cyclone/quasi stationary/situated between 50
o
N and 70
o
N
C situated between 50
o
N and 70
o
N/a cold anti-cyclone/steering depressions
D a cold anti-cyclone/steering depressions/situated over Scandinavia
ReI: all
Ans: B
24263. During summer an anti-cyclone covers the British isles giving mainly clear
skies. At 0600 UTC a south coast airIield in Southern England reports a
surIace wind oI 350/06. The coastline at the airIield perimeter is aligned in an
east/west direction. During:
A back to NW and strengthen by mid aIternoon
B become southerly to south westerly and increase in velocity by aIternoon
C increase Irom the north by mid morning becoming calm towards evening
D veer to easterly beIore becoming calm by the aIternoon
ReI: all
Ans: B
24399. When Ilying at 5000 Ieet in the northern hemisphere over plains (Ilat country)
with an anti-cyclone on the leIt and a depression on the right, the wind will be:
A Irom the right
B Irom the leIt
C a head wind
D a tail wind
ReI: all
Ans: C
24457. You are Ilying in the northern hemisphere at 2000 It over a Ilat country area.
An anti-cyclone is ahead oI you and a depression is behind you. The wind
aIIecting you, will be:
A Irom your right
B Irom your leIt
C Irom ahead
D Irom behind
ReI: all
Ans: A
050-07-03 Non-frontal depressions
9349. Which is true oI a secondary depression in the northern hemisphere?
A It tends to move round the primary in a cyclonic sense
B It tends to move round the primary in an anti-cyclonic sense
C It rapidly closes on, and merges with the primary
D It tends to maintain its position relative to the primary
ReI: all
Ans: A
9352. What type oI air movement is associated with the centre line oI a trough?
A Divergence with liIting
B Divergence with descending air
C Convergence with liIting
D Convergence with descending air
ReI: all
Ans: C
9366. With an intense trough oI low pressure over Iceland during wintertime the
weather likely to be experienced is:
A strong wind shear, convection and snow showers
B light wind, good visibility and a high cloud ceiling
C strong wind with subsidence at low levels
D strong wind associated with an almost clear sky
ReI: all
Ans: A
9392. How do you recognise a cold air pool?
A A cold air pool may only be recognised on the surIace chart as a low
pressure area
B As a high pressure area aloIt (eg. On the 500 hPa chart)
C As a low pressure area aloIt (eg. On the 500 hPa chart)
D A cold air pool may only be recognised on the surIace chart as a high
pressure area
ReI: all
Ans: C
9395. What is encountered during the summer, over land, in the centre oI a cold air
pool?
A Nothing (CAVOK)
B Strong westerly winds
C Fine weather CU
D Showers and thunderstorms
ReI: all
Ans: D
9407. A trough oI low pressure on a surIace synoptic chart is an area oI:
A divergence and subsidence
B convergence and widespread ascent
C divergence and widespread ascent
D convergence and subsidence
ReI: all
Ans: B
9408. Extensive cloud and precipitation is oIten associated with a non-Irontal thermal
depression because oI:
A surIace divergence and upper level convergence causing widespread
descent oI air in the depression
B surIace convergence and upper level divergence causing widespread
descent oI air in the depression
C surIace convergence and upper level divergence causing widespread
ascent oI air in the depression
D surIace divergence and upper level convergence causing widespread
ascent oI air in the depression
ReI: all
Ans: C
9412. Which is true oI a typical non-Irontal thermal depression?
A It Iorms over the ocean in summer
B It Iorms over land in summer
C It Iorms over the ocean in winter
D It Iorms over land in winter
ReI: all
Ans: B
24208. A cold air pool:
A occurs Irequently in winter to the south oI the Alps when this region is
under the inIluence oI cold north westerly air stream
B develops usually in winter when very unstable maritime polar or maritime
arctic air currents stream southwards along the eastern side oI an
extensive ridge oI high pressure, in association with occluded systems
C normally disappears at night and occurs almost exclusively in summer
D is usually most evident in the circulation and temperature Iields oI the
middle troposphere and may show little or no sign on a surIace chart
ReI: all
Ans: D
24256. Cold air pools:
A only occur in winter
B can easily be recognised on synoptic surIace charts
C only occur at mid-latitudes
D are most evident in the temperature and wind Iields oI the upper levels
ReI: all
Ans: D
050-07-04 Tropical revolving storms
9339. What type oI clouds, visible even at a long distance, could indicate the presence
oI a tropical revolving storm?
A NS spread over a large area
B Frequent SC
C Excessive accumulation oI CU
D Dense C1
ReI: AIR: atpl; HELI: atpl, cpl
Ans: D
9345. What is the likely track Ior a hurricane in the Caribbean area?
A West in the earlier stages and later turning north east
B East then south
C West deep into the USA
D West in the earlier stages and later turning south east
Ans: A
9354. What is the main energy source oI a tropical revolving storm?
A The equatorial jet stream
B Temperature diIIerence between equatorial low pressure trough and sub-
tropical high pressure belt
C Cold air advancing Irom temperate latitudes
D Latent heat released Irom condensing water vapour
Ans: D
9355. During which months is the Hurricane season in the Caribbean?
A January until April
B October until January
C July until November
D April until July
Ans: C
9363. On which coast oI North America is the danger oI tropical revolving storms the
greatest?
A NE coast
B W coast
C N coast
D SE coast
Ans: D
9364. When, iI at all, is a tropical revolving storm most likely to aIIect Darwin, on the
central north coast oI Australia?
A December to April
B May to July
C August to October
D Not experienced at Darwin
Ans: A
9369. During which seasons are hurricanes most likely to appear in the northern
hemisphere?
A All seasons
B Winter
C Winter and spring
D Summer and autumn
Ans: D
9376. Tropical revolving storms do not occur in the south-east PaciIic and the south
Atlantic because:
A there is no coriolis Iorce present
B oI the low water temperature
C oI the strong southeast wind
D the southeast trade winds cross over into the northern hemisphere
Ans: B
9379. Why to tropical revolving storms tend to develop mostly in the western parts oI
the tropical oceans?
A Because there is a maximal temperature diIIerence between land mass and
sea
B Because they are areas in which there is a strong progressive wind shear
with increase oI height
C Because there is a maximum oI humidity as a result oI the trade winds
long sea passage
D Because the gulI Iormation oI the coastlines triggers a strong rotary
circulation
Ans: C
9380. What is the track most likely to be taken by a hurricane in the Caribbean area?
A West in the earlier stages and later south east
B East
C West deep into the US
D West in the earlier stages and later north east
Ans: D
9388. The region oI the globe where the greatest number oI tropical revolving storms
occur is:
A the northern Indian ocean, aIIecting India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
B the Caribbean sea, aIIecting the West Indies, Mexico and the south east
coastline oI the USA
C the south western Indian ocean, aIIecting Madagascar, Mauritius and the
island oI Reunion
D the north west PaciIic, aIIecting Japan, Taiwan, Korea and the Chinese
coastline
Ans: D
The arrows labelled 'U represent the tracks oI tropical revolving storms
which occur mainly Irom:
A January to March and are called willy willies
B July to October and are called typhoons
C May to July and are called cyclones
D December to April and are called tornadoes
Ans: B
9402. Which statement is true Ior hurricanes in the North Atlantic?
A From the earth`s surIace up to the tropopause the core is warmer than its
surroundings
B They intensiIy rapidly aIter landIall
C The diameter is 50-500m
D Their greatest Irequency oI occurrence is in winter
Ans: A
9403. At what time oI the year are typhoons most likely to occur over the southern
islands oI Japan?
A January to May
B September to January
C July to November
D May to July
Ans: C
The arrows labelled 'S represent the mean tracks oI tropical revolving storms
A December to April and are called cyclones
B May to November and are called cyclones
C May to November and are called hurricanes
D December to April and are called typhoons
Ans: B
The arrows labelled 'R represent the mean tracks oI tropical revolving storms
A June to October and are called typhoons
B December to April and are called tornadoes
C December to April and are called cyclones
D June to October and are called hurricanes
Ans: C
9419. Where is the most dangerous zone in a tropical revolving storm?
A Anywhere in the eye
B In the wall oI clouds around the eye
C In the centre oI the eye
D About 600 km away Irom the eye
Ans: B
050-08 CLIMATOLOGY
050-08-01 Climatic zones
9468. The reason Ior the Iact that the Icelandic low is normally deeper in winter than
in summer is that:
A the strong winds oI the north Atlantic in winter are Iavourable Ior the
development oI lows
B the low pressure activity oI the sea east oI Canada is higher in winter
C the temperature contrasts between arctic and equatorial areas are much
greater in winter
D converging air currents are oI greater intensity in winter
Ans: C
9473. What is the type, intensity and seasonal variation oI precipitation in the
equatorial region?
A Precipitation is generally in the Iorm oI showers but continuous rain
occurs also. The greatest intensity is in July
B Warm Ironts are common with continuous rain. The Irequency is the
same throughout the year
C Rain showers, hail showers and thunder storms occur the whole year, but
Irequency is highest during two periods: April-May and October-
November
D Showers oI rain or hail occur throughout the year; the Irequency is highest
in January
Ans: C
10312. At about what geographical latitude as average is assumed Ior the zone oI
prevailing westerlies?
A 50
o
N
B 10
o
N
C 30
o
N
D 80
o
N
Ans: A
24257. Considering the North Atlantic area north oI 60oN during winter, the mean
height oI the tropopause is approximately:
A 37000 It
B 56000 It
C 29000 It
D 20000 It
Ans: C
24258. Considering the North Atlantic at latitude 50oN during winter, the mean
height oI the tropopause is approximately
A 23000 It
B 31000 It
C 43000 It
D 54000 It
Ans: B
o
N and 65
o
N, the mean
position oI the polar Iront during summer extends Irom:
A Florida to SW England
B NewIoundland to N Scotland
C NE Canada to Iceland
D Greenland to Spain
Ans: B
050-08-02 Tropical climatology
9435. What winds are mainly associated with the winter monsoon in the monsoon
regions oI the Indian sub-continent?
A North easterly winds bringing dry and hazy air
B South westerly winds carrying warm and humid air
C North westerly winds bringing dry and hazy air
D South easterly winds carrying warm and humid air
Ans: A
9456. Which one oI the Iollowing statements regarding the inter-tropical convergence
zone (ITCZ) is correct?
A The ITCZ does not change its position during the course oI the year
B Thunderstorms seldom occur within the area oI the ITCZ
C The ITCZ is always associated with a strong jet stream
D Frequent and widespread thunderstorms are to be expected within the area
oI the ITCZ
Ans: D
9457. The inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ) particularly aIIects:
A western AIrica, at a latitude oI 25
o
N in July
B western AIrica between 10
o
and 20
o
N and the northern coasts oI the
Arabian sea in July
C the Atlantic ocean, between latitudes oI 10
o
N and 30
o
N depending on the
time oI year
D western AIrica, where it is situated between the 10
o
N and 30
o
N parallels,
depending on the time oI the year
Ans: B
9463. Which wind systems converge on the ITCZ, when it lies at the equator?
A SE trade winds and NE trade winds
B SW monsoon and NW monsoon
C SW monsoon and NW trade winds
D NW monsoon and SW trade winds
Ans: A
9470. Which oI the Iollowing statements concerning trade winds is correct?
A They reach up to the tropopause and are more pronounced over the
continents
B They occur only in the lower part oI the troposphere and more pronounced
over the oceans
C They reach up to the tropopause and are more pronounced over the oceans
D They occur only in the lower part oI the troposphere and are more
pronounced over the continents
Ans: B
9475. Weather conditions at Bombay during January are mainly inIluenced by the:
A SW monsoon
B NE monsoon
C NW monsoon
D SE monsoon
Ans: B
9479. In which month does the humid monsoon in India start?
A In October
B In June
C In December
D In March
Ans: B
9481. An easterly wave is a:
A wave in a trade wind belt, moving Irom east to west, with severe
convective activity in rear oI its trough
B wave-like disturbance in the monsoon regime oI India, moving Irom east
to west, with severe convective activity ahead oI its trough
C small scale wave disturbance in the tropics, moving Irom east to west,
with severe convective activity ahead oI its trough
D disturbance in the higher levels associated with the equatorial easterly jet,
moving Irom east to west, with severe convective activity in rear oI its
trough
Ans: A
What weather conditions are most likely to aIIect an approach to Dakar during
July?
A Reduced visibility due to the rising sand oI the Harmattan
B Dry and clear due to the inIluence oI the Azores high pressure system
C Generally clear skies NW trade winds
D Wet and thundery due to the proximity oI inter-tropical convergence zone
(ITCZ)
Ans: D
9486. Which one oI the Iollowing statements is correct concerning the movement oI
the ITCZ in the region oI West AIrica?
A It reaches its maximum southerly position oI 5
o
S in January
B It reaches its maximum northerly position oI 15
o
20
o
N in July
C It oscillates during the year between 10
o
N and 10
o
S
D It oscillates during the year between the Equator and 10
o
N
Ans: B
9490. What name is given to the low level wind system between the sub-tropical high
pressure belt and the equatorial trough oI low pressure (ITCZ)?
A Doldrums
B Westerly winds
C Monsoon
D Trade winds
Ans: D
9519. Weather conditions at Bombay during early July are mainly inIluenced by the
A NE monsoon and the proximity oI the ITCZ
B SW monsoon
C passage oI Irontal system generated in the south Indian ocean
D high incidence oI tropical revolving storms originating in the Persian GulI
Ans: B
9523. What weather is prevalent in the zone oI easterly waves?
A Thunderstorms and rain
B Continuous rain
C Clear skies
D Frontal weather
Ans: A
10297. During July Ilights Irom Bangkok (13
o
N 100
o
E) to Karachi (25
o
N 67
o
E)
experience an average tailwind component oI 22 kt. In January the same
Ilights, also operating at FL 370, have an average head wind oI 50 kt. What is
the reason Ior this diIIerence?
A The Ilights happen to be in the area oI the polar Iront jet stream
B The Ilights during the summer encountered, by chance, very unusual,
Iavourable conditions
C The Ilights in January encountered, by chance, very unusual, adverse
conditions
D The wind components correspond to the seasonal change oI the regional
wind system
Ans: D
10299. Along the West coast oI India the prevailing winds are the:
A NE monsoon in July and a SW monsoon in January
B SW monsoon in July and a SE monsoon in January
C SW monsoon in July and a NE monsoon in January
D SE monsoon in July and a SW monsoon in January
Ans: C
10300. Where, during a Ilight Irom Marseille to Dakar, in July, may the ITCZ be
encountered?
A At the latitudes oI Algeria
B Near the Canary Islands
C At the latitudes oI Gibraltar
D In the vicinity oI Dakar
Ans: D
10302. From which direction do the trade winds blow, in the southern hemisphere?
A N
B NE
C SW
D SE
Ans: D
10307. When are the rainy seasons in equatorial AIrica?
A March to May and October to November
B December to February and July to October
C March to May and August to October
D April to July and December to February
Ans: A
10316. The transition Irom SW to NE monsoon in India occurs in:
A September, October, November
B July, August, September
C December, January, February
D February, March, April
Ans: A
10328. What weather conditions are indications oI the summer monsoon in India?
A Fog
B Stratus clouds and drizzle
C Sandstorms
D Thunderstorms, showers oI heavy rain
Ans: D
10333. In which oI the Iollowing bands oI latitude is the inter-tropical convergence
zone most likely to be encountered in January, between Dakar and Rio de
Janeiro?
A 8
o
12
o
S
B 3
o
8
o
S
C 0
o
7
o
N
D 7
o
12
o
N
Ans: C
10334. Which oI the Iollowing best describes the inter-tropical convergence zone?
A The zone where the Harmattan meets the north easterly trade winds over
AIrica
B The zone where the trade winds oI the northern hemisphere meet those oI
the southern hemisphere
C The zone where cold Ironts Iorm in the tropics
D The zone where the west winds meet the sub-tropical high pressure belt
Ans: B
10337. What is the name oI the wind or air mass which gives to the main part oI India
its greatest proportion oI precipitation?
A Indian, maritime tropical air mass
B South east trade wind
C South west monsoon
D Winter monsoon
Ans: C
Assuming a generalised zonal system oI world wind circulation, the NE trade
winds are applicable to zone:
A U
B T
C V
D W
Ans: A
16333. In January, mean high pressure areas are usually present over:
A the Aleutians, Australia, South America
B the Azores, Siberia, the South PaciIic
C the South PaciIic, the Azores, Australia
D Greenland, Siberia, North West Australia
Ans: B
16334. Which oI the Iollowing statements concerning the ITCZ is correct?
A In the southern summer it is normally positioned entirely south oI the
equator
B Its Iurthest displacement Irom the equator is normally about 45
o
S
C It is normally Ied with converging northern and southern trade winds
D Its associated weather is invariably strong convergence and heavy
cumuliIorm cloud
Ans: D
16336. The Doldrums are:
A another name Ior the sub-tropical anti-cyclones
B cold between weak Ironts encountered in low latitudes
C weak inter-tropical convergence zones
D associated with light and variable monsoon winds
Ans: C
Considering the sector Irom 10oN to Nairobi oI the route indicated, during
January the upper winds at the 300 hPa level are most likely to be:
A westerlies in excess oI 60 kt
B easterly jet streams in excess oI 70 kt
C light easterlies
D westerlies at 40 kt
Ans: C
The arrows labelled 't represents the mean tracks oI tropical revolving storms
A June to October and are called cyclones
B December to April and are called hurricanes
C June to October and are called tornadoes
D June to October and are called hurricanes
Ans: A
Considering that portion oI the route indicated Irom 30
o
E to 50
o
E, the upper
winds in January above FL 300 are most likely to be:
A a sub-tropical westerly jet stream, maximum speed exceeding 90 kt
B a westerly polar Iront jet stream, maximum speed exceeding 90 kt
C variable in direction and less than 30 kt
D light easterlies
Ans: A
Which is true oI Nairobi (Kenya)?
A There are two wet seasons
B Apart Irom the wet season(s) it is cloud and rain Iree
C There is one wet season
D In July it is Irequently aIIected by clear skies and northerly winds Irom
North AIrica
Ans: A
The typical weather conditions aIIecting the Darwin area during July are:
A NE monsoon continuous heavy rain but little thunder storm activity
B dry season mainly SE winds visibility reduced by dust and haze
C NW monsoon very wet proximity oI the inter-tropical convergence
zone causes widespread thunderstorm activity
D mainly clear skies advection Iog driIting inland with the typical NE
wind
Ans: B
24265. During the approach to Bombay (19
o
N 73
o
E) on the west coast oI India,
you are listening to the ATIS on 15 July at 0700 T. Which oI the Iollowing
reports is most likely?
A 25014KT 4500 SHRA SCT015 BKN025CB 25/24 Q1006 NOSIG
B 05013KT 3500 MIFG SCT003 BKN005 19/14 Q1012 BECMG 8000
C 02005KT CAVOK 24/09 Q1030 NOSIG
D 30012KT 9999 SCT030 SCT200 20/16 Q1025 BECMG 4000 BR
Ans: A
24310. On the West coast oI India it can be said in general that the wind blows:
A the whole year Irom the North East
B Ior six months Irom the North West and Ior six months Irom the South
East
C Ior six months Irom the North East and Ior six months Irom the South
West
D the whole year Irom the South East
Ans: C
24312. Over which areas can tropical cyclones occur?
A Australia, GulI oI Bengal, Atlantic Ocean at 20
o
S
B India, Arabic Sea, Atlantic Ocean at 2
o
S
C Caribbean Sea, GulI oI Bengal, Indian Ocean East oI Madagascar
D Caribbean Sea, Indian Ocean at 20
o
S, PaciIic Ocean at 2
o
N
Ans: C
24404. Where do the trade winds blow?
A At the equator
B Between the 'horse latitudes and the mid latitudes
C Between the 'horse latitudes and the equatorial highs
D Between the 'horse latitudes and the doldrums
Ans: D
050-08-03 Typical weather situations in mid-
latitudes
9446. A cold pool:
A normally disappears at night and occurs almost exclusively in summer
B develops usually in winter when very unstable maritime polar or maritime
arctic air currents stream southwards along the eastern side oI an
extensive ridge oI high pressure, in association with occluded systems
C is usually most evident in the circulation and temperature Iields oI the
middle troposphere and may show little or no sign on a surIace chart
D occurs Irequently in winter to the south oI the Alps when this region is
under the inIluence oI cold north westerly air stream
ReI: all
Ans: C
9458. Which oI the Iollowing statements concerning the inter-tropical convergence
zone is true?
A There are Irequent occurrences oI CB
B It lies totally in the northern hemisphere in July and totally in the southern
hemisphere in January
C It does not change its position over the oceans during the year
D It is an area oI low pressure and low relative humidity
ReI: all
Ans: A
Which typical weather situation is shown on the weather chart? (spacing oI the
isobars: 5 hPa)
A UniIorm pressure pattern
B Cutting wind
C West wind condition
D Warm south and condition (Foehn)
ReI: all
Ans: A
Which typical weather condition is shown by the design Ior northern Italy?
A Westerly wind
B Warm southerly wind
C High pressure
D Easterly wind
ReI: all
Ans: C
10304. With a uniIorm pressure pattern and no thunderstorms around, what will the
indication oI the aneroid altimeter oI an aircraIt parked on the ground do over
a period oI about ten minutes?
A Apparently nothing, because any changes would be small
B Increase rapidly
C Show strong Iluctuations
D Decrease rapidly
ReI: all
Ans: A
Which typical weather condition is shown by the design Ior the area oI Central
Europe?
A Westerly waves
B UniIorm pressure pattern
C Cutting wind
D Easterly waves
ReI: all
Ans: A
A In winter the Savannah climatic region is governed by the equatorial rains
B Trade wind seldom extend much above 5000 Ieet
C The outIlow oI air Irom the Siberian high over northern China and Japan
is initially north westerly
D The easterly jet stream normally appears at the 200 mb level
ReI: all
Ans: C
zone 'x is an area oI:
A NE trade winds
B travelling low pressure systems
C sub-tropical high pressure systems
D the inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ)
ReI: all
Ans: C
24287. In mid-latitudes, the tops oI Cumulus are oIten limited by:
A a radiation inversion
B a layer oI unstable air
C a temperature inversion
D the tropopause
ReI: all
Ans: C
24337. The length, width and height oI a typical mid-latitude jet stream are
respectively:
A 1000 nautical miles, 150 nautical miles, 30000 Ieet
B 1000 nautical miles, 150 nautical miles, 18000 Ieet
C 1000 nautical miles, 5000 to 8000 Ieet, 30000 Ieet
D 200 nautical miles, 5 nautical miles, 18000 Ieet
ReI: all
Ans: B
24437. Which statement about hurricanes in the North Atlantic is correct?
A Their eye can be well observed by weather satellite
B They intensiIy aIter landIall
C They move towards the equator
D They move with a speed oI at least 60 kt
ReI: all
Ans: A
050-08-04 Local seasonal weather and wind
9429. The Chinook is a:
A warm and dry wind that Iorms as air descends on the leeward side oI the
Rocky Mountains
B very cold wind with blowing snow
C down slope wind that occurs particularly at night as air cools along
mountain slopes
D warm anabatic wind up the slopes oI snowIields or glaciers
ReI: all
Ans: A
9430. What is the name oI the northerly, cold and strong wind, that sometimes blows
over a certain part oI Europe?
A Bora
B Foehn
C Mistral
D Typhoon
ReI: all
Ans: C
9441. Which weather phenomena are typical Ior the northern side oI the Alps with
stormy winds Irom the south (Foehn)?
A Good visibility, turbulence
B Continuous precipitation, severe turbulence
C Decrease in temperature, moderate to severe icing
D Icing, huge mass oI clouds
ReI: all
Ans: A
9449. A dry sand and dust laden North Easterly wind that blows in winter over large
parts oI North West AIrica is known as a:
A Scirocco
B Harmattan
C Pampero
D Khamsin
ReI: all
Ans: B
9451. For an aircraIt what are the meteorological dangers associated with a Harmattan
wind?
A Sand up to FL 150
B Thunderstorms
C Dust and poor visibility
D Hail
ReI: all
Ans: C
9466. What are the characteristics oI the Bora?
A It is a warm and moist, south westerly wind experienced in the eastern
Mediterranean, that usually carries precipitation
B It is a very cold wind that blows mainly in winter Iro a north westerly
direction in the Mediterranean
C It is a cold and very strong wind that blows mainly in winter Irom a table
and downwards to the Adriatic
D It is a dry and hot southerly wind experienced in the Sahara desert, that
oIten carries dust
ReI: all
Ans: C
9474. (ReIer to Iigure 050-41)?
Under the weather conditions depicted, which oI the Iollowing statements is
likely to apply?
A Severe gradient wind likely over Central Europe
B Thunderstorms may occur in the summer months over Central Europe
C Moderate to strong Foehn in the Alps
D Radiation Iog is unlikely in Central Europe in the winter
ReI: all
Ans: B
9488. Which oI the Iollowing zones is most likely to encounter little or no
precipitation?
A The north side oI the Alps with a prevailing Foehn Irom the south
B The north side oI the Alps with a prevailing Foehn Irom the north
C Frontal zones
D Occlusions
ReI: all
Ans: A
9495. What weather conditions in the region oI the Alps would you expect with
Foehn Irom south?
A Heavy airIrame icing conditions on the northern side oI the Alps
B Heavy clear air turbulence on the southern side oI the Alps
C Strong north winds on the southern side oI the Alps
D Clouds, on the southern sides oI passes in the Alps
ReI: all
Ans: D
9507. The Foehn wind is a:
A warm anabatic wind
B cold Iall wind
C warm Iall wind
D cold anabatic wind
ReI: all
Ans: C
9524. What is characteristic oI the pamperos?
A Foehn conditions in the Spanish Pyrenees
B Katabatic winds in the Atlas Mountains
C A marked advance oI cold arctic air in Northern America
D A marked advance oI cold air in South America
ReI: all
Ans: D
9527. What is the strong relatively cold katabatic wind, blowing down the northern
Adriatic coast, mainly during the winter and spring called?
A Mistral
B Ghibli
C Bora
D Scirocco
ReI: all
Ans: C
9747. What is the reason Ior seasonal changes in climate?
A Because the Earth`s spin axis is inclined to the plane oI its orbit round the
Sun
B Because the distance between the Earth and the Sun varies over a year
C Because the Earth`s orbital speed round the Sun varies according to the
time oI the year
D Because oI the diIIerence between the Tropical Year and the Calendar
Year
ReI: all
Ans: A
9808. At what times oI the year does the length oI the hours oI daylight change most
rapidly?
A Spring Equinox and Autumn Equinox
B Summer Solstice and Winter Solstice
C Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice
D Autumn Equinox and Winter Solstice
ReI: all
Ans: A
10301. A strong, dry and warm katabatic wind, produced by prior enIorced ascent oI
air over hills or mountains is known as a:
A Bora
B Harmattan
C Mistral
D Foehn
ReI: all
Ans: D
Considering the route indicates Irom Lisbon to Freetown, the Harmattan is a:
A warm southerly dust bearing wind aIIecting the coast oI North AIrica
B SW monsoonal wind causing extensive areas oI advection Iog along the
West AIrican coast south oI 15
o
N
C NE wind aIIecting north west AIrica during November to April reducing
visibility in rising dust
D localised depression giving squally winds
ReI: all
Ans: C
10329. A Foehn wind occurs on the:
A leeward side oI a mountain range and is caused by the condensation level
being lower on the leeward side than on the windward side
B windward side oI a mountain range and is caused by surIace heating
C windward side oI a mountain range and is caused by surIace cooling and
reverse air Ilow
D leeward side oI a mountain range and is caused by signiIicant moisture
loss by precipitation Irom cloud
ReI: all
Ans: D
10330. What is the name oI the hot, local wind, that blows downwards Irom mountain
chains? In the Alps, Ior instance, it may exist both as a southerly or northerly
wind depending on the weather situation.
A Foehn
B Mistral
C Bora
D Scirocco
ReI: all
Ans: A
10331. The Bora is a:
A cold katabatic wind with gusts associated with a maritime air mass
B squally warm katabatic wind which occurs mainly in summer
C cold katabatic wind with the possibility oI violent gusts
D cold katabatic wind always associated with clouds and heavy showers
ReI: all
Ans: C
10336. Which one oI the Iollowing local winds is a Foehn wind?
A Harmatan
B Scirocco
C Chinook
D Bora
ReI: all
Ans: C
15829. 8/8 stratus base 200 It/AGL is observed at sunrise at an aerodrome in the north
oI France; the QNH is 1028 hPa and there is a variable wind oI 3 kt. What
change in these clouds is likely at 12:00 UTC in summer and winter?
A Winter: SCT base 3,000 It/AGL; summer OVC base 500 It/AGL
B Winter: OVC base 500 It/AGL; summer SCT base 3000 It/AGL
C Winter: clear sky; summer BKN CB base 1500 It/AGL
D Winter: BKN base 2500 It/AGL; summer BKN base 3500 It/AGL
ReI: all
Ans: B
Considering the route indicated Irom ReciIe to Dakar the mean height oI the
tropopause during January is approximately:
A 56000 It
B 43000 It
C 36000 It
D 29000 It
ReI: all
Ans: A
Assuming a generalised zonal system oI world wind circulation, the SE trade
winds are applicable to zone:
A t
B w
C u
D v
ReI: all
Ans: B
24104 (ReIer to Iigure 050-99)
Assuming a generalised zonal system oI world wind circulation the travelling
low pressure systems are applicable to zone:
A s and y
B t only
C t and x
D u and w
ReI: all
Ans: A
24250. At which height and at what time oI the year can an aircraIt be aIIected by the
equatorial jet stream?
A FL 500 Irom June to August
B FL 500 Irom November to February
C FL 400 during the winter in the northern hemisphere
D FL 400 during the winter in the southern hemisphere
ReI: all
Ans: A
24259. Considering the North Atlantic between 30
o
N and 65
o
N, the mean position oI
the polar Iront during winter extends Irom:
A Florida to SW England
B NewIoundland to Iceland
C Iceland to Norway
D NE Canada to Portugal
ReI: all
Ans: A
24268. For an airIield located in the British Isles, the passage oI a warm Iront will
usually be indicated by:
A a Iall in temperature, rise in dew point temperature, wind backing and
decreasing
B rise in temperature, rise in dew point temperature, wind veers and
decreases
C rapid improvement in visibility, pressure Ialling rapidly, wind veering and
increasing
D rise in temperature, rapid rise in pressure, wind backs and becomes gusty
ReI: all
Ans: B
24271. From summer to winter the polar Iront jet stream over the North Atlantic
moves:
A towards the south and the speed increases
B towards the north and the speed increases
C towards the south and the speed decreases
D towards the north and the speed decreases
ReI: all
Ans: A
24290. In summer in the northern hemisphere the maximum wind speeds associated
with sub-tropical jet streams are usually located
A below the tropopause at about 300 hPa
B above the tropopause at about 100 hPa
C below the tropopause at about 200 hPa
D above the tropopause at about 250 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: C
24311. Over the Indian Ocean and the Bay oI Bengal tropical cyclones are:
A Irequently observed, in the average 15 per year over the Indian Ocean, but
never over the Bay oI Bengal
B rare, in the average one every two years
C never observed
D occasionally observed, in the average 12 per year
ReI: all
Ans: D
24325. The air masses that are observed most Irequently over western Europe are:
A polar air and equatorial air
B arctic air and polar air
C polar air and tropical air
D arctic air and tropical air
ReI: all
Ans: C
24327. The average position oI the polar Iront in the northern hemisphere is:
A more southerly during the summer than during the winter
B more southerly during the winter than during the summer
C located near 55
o
N during the whole year
D located near 65
o
N during the whole year
ReI: all
Ans: B
24329. The easterly jet is a jet stream that occurs:
A only in the winter oI the northern hemisphere at approx 30000 It
B only in the summer oI the northern hemisphere at approx. 45000 It
C during the whole year in the southern hemisphere
D during the whole year in the northern hemisphere
ReI: all
Ans: B
24331. The Foehn wind is a:
A cold katabatic wind
B warm katabatic wind
C warm anabatic wind
D cold anabatic wind
ReI: all
Ans: B
24344. The prevailing surIace wind in the area oI the west coast oI AIrica north oI the
equator (GulI oI Guinea) is a:
A SW monsoon in winter and NE monsoon in summer
B SW monsoon in summer and NE trade wind in winter
C NE trade wind in summer and SE trade wind in winter
D NE monsoon in winter and SE trade wind in summer
ReI: all
Ans: B
24350. The SW monsoon starts in the month oI:
A December in southern India to reach Pakistan in May
B September in Pakistan to reach southern India in November
C June in southern India to reach Pakistan in July
D March in southern India to reach Pakistan end oI April
ReI: all
Ans: C
24359. Tropical revolving storms are NOT Iormed in:
A South Indian Ocean
B GulI oI Bengal
C Waters around the Philippines
D South Atlantic Ocean
ReI: all
Ans: D
24368. What is a Iavourable synoptic situation Ior the development oI a Scirocco?
A Extension oI the Azores high pressure area over the Alps
B High pressure area over Italy
C Low pressure area in the western part oI the Mediterranean
D High pressure area in the western part oI the Mediterranean Sea
ReI: all
Ans: C
24393. What type oI weather can usually be expected in a polar maritime air mass
over Central Europe in the daytime during summer?
A Sky clear
B Continuous rain and poor visibility
C Drizzle and low stratus
D Showers and good visibility
ReI: all
Ans: D
24397. When and where is an easterly jet stream likely to be encountered?
A Throughout the year to the south oI the Azorian high
B In winter along the Russian coast Iacing the Arctic ocean
C In summer Irom the Middle East extending over the southern part oI the
Mediterranean to southern Spain
D In summer Irom south east Asia extending over southern India to central
AIrica
ReI: all
Ans: D
24426. Which oI the Iollowing statements concerning the variation in wind speed
between summer and winter on the North Atlantic between FL 300 and FL
400 is most correct?
A The average westerly component is greater in the winter than in the
summer. The latitude oI the axis oI greatest seasonal wind speed is
Iurther south in winter than in summer
B The average westerly component remains the same but the axis oI greatest
speeds moves south in winter
C The average westerly component remains the same but the altitude oI
greatest wind speed reduces in winter
D The average westerly component is greater in the summer than in the
winter. The latitude oI the axis oI greatest wind speed is also Iurther north
in summer than in winter
ReI: all
Ans: A
24439. Which statement concerning the Sirocco is correct?
A It is a north easterly wind over the western part oI North AIrica with much
dust and sand
B It blows Irom southerly directions and can carry dust and sand which may
reach Europe
C The carried dust and sand does not reach great heights. This is caused by
the presence oI a trade wind inversion
D It is Iormed by a strong increase oI air pressure over North AIrica
ReI: all
Ans: B
24446. Which statement is correct Ior the southern hemisphere?
A The jet streams are easterly
B In the Iriction layer the wind backs with increasing height
C The wind veers at the passage oI a cold Iront
D II the wind veers with increasing height then warm air is advected
ReI: all
Ans: B
24449. Which two air masses are most likely to govern weather in western Europe?
A Continental tropical warm and continental polar cold
B Maritime tropical warm and maritime polar cold
C Maritime tropical warm and continental polar cold
D Maritime polar warm and continental tropical warm
ReI: all
Ans: B
24450. Which type oI air mass never occurs over central Europe?
A Tropical air
B Arctic air
C Polar air
D Equatorial air
ReI: all
Ans: D
Considering Melbourne (C) in July, the weather is predominantly inIluenced
by the zone oI:
A sub-tropical high pressure, with the occasional passage oI Ironts
originating in the adjacent zone oI westerly waves
B Antarctic high pressure due to the absence oI any protective land mass
between south Australia and Antarctica
C disturbed temperate low pressure, bringing an almost continuous
succession oI Ironts resulting in strong winds, low cloud and rain
D equatorial low pressure due to the proximity oI the inter-tropical
convergence zone over central Australia
Ans A
25631. Between which latitudes are you most likely to Iind the region oI travelling
low pressure systems during summer?
A 45
o
75
o
B 35
o
45
o
C 15
o
25
o
D 10
o
15
o
ReI: all
Ans: A
25635. What is the surIace visibility most likely to be in a warm sector oI maritime
tropical air during a summer aIternoon in western Europe?
A Very poor (less than 1 km)
B Moderate (several km)
C Very good (greater than 50 km)
D Good (greater than 10 km)
ReI: all
Ans: B
050-09 FLIGHT HAZARDS
050-09-01 Icing
9536. Large super cooled water drops, which Ireeze on impact on an airplane Iorm:
A rime ice
B clear ice
C hoar Irost
D cloudy ice
Ans: B
9537. In which oI these cloud types can icing be virtually ruled out?
A CU
B SC
C NS
D C1
ReI: all
Ans: D
9541. You have been Ilying Ior some time in dense layered cloud. The outside air
temperature is -25
o
C. Which oI the Iollowing statements is true?
A II you do not have weather radar on board there is no need to worry, as
CB is unlikely to Iorm in such cloud
B Severe airIrame icing is quite likely under these conditions
C Severe airIrame icing is unlikely under these conditions
D In a dense layered cloud icing is unlikely also at an outside air
temperature oI -5
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: C
9548. In which oI these temperature bands is ice most likely to Iorm on the aircraIt`s
surIace?
A - -20
o
C to -35
o
C
B - 10
o
C to 0
o
C
C 0
o
C to -10
o
C
D - -35
o
C to -50
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: C
9568. In which oI these cloud types can icing be virtually ruled out?
A NS
B AS
C SC
D CS
ReI: all
Ans: D
9570. On the approach, the surIace temperature is given as -5
o
C. The Ireezing level
Is at 3000 It/AGL. At 4000 It/AGL, there is a solid cloud layer Irom which
rain is Ialling. According to the weather brieIing, the clouds are due to an
inversion caused by warm air sliding up and over an inclined Iront. Would you
expect icing?
A Yes, between ground level and 3000 It/AGL
B Yes, but only between 3000 and 4000 It/AGL
C No. Ilights clear oI cloud experience no icing
D No. absolutely no icing will occur
ReI: all
Ans: A
9581. Which oI the Iollowing conditions is mot likely to cause airIrame icing?
A PE
B GR
C SHSN
D - FZRA
ReI: all
Ans: D
9595. A small super cooled cloud droplet that collides with an airIoil will most likely:
A Ireeze immediately and create rime ice
B Ireeze immediately and create clear ice
C travel back over the wing, creating rime ice
D travel back over the wing, creating clear ice
ReI: all
Ans: A
9604. While descending through a cloud cover at high level, a small amount oI a
white and rough powder like contamination is detected along the leading edge
oI the wing. This contamination is called:
A Clear ice
B Rime ice
C Mixed ice
D Frost
Ans: B
9608. In which oI the Iollowing situations is an aircraIt most susceptible to icing?
A Level Ilight below a rain producing cloud when OAT is below zero
degrees C
B Flying in dense cirrus clouds
C Level Ilight in snowIall below a nimbostratus layer
D Flying in heavy drizzle
ReI: all
Ans: A
9612. Which one oI the Iollowing statements concerning the Iormation oI aircraIt
icing is most correct?
A Risk Ior icing increases when cloud temperature decreases well below
minus 12 degrees C
B Greatest risk oI icing conditions is experienced in cirrus clouds
C A cloud consisting oI both super cooled cloud droplets and ice crystals
produces aircraIt icing
D Probability oI icing increases when dry snow starts to Iall Irom a cloud
ReI: all
Ans: C
9615. Hoar Irost is most likely to Iorm when:
A Ilying inside convective clouds
B taking oII Irom an airIield with a signiIicant ground inversion
C Ilying inside stratiIorm clouds
D Ilying in super cooled drizzle
ReI: all
Ans: B
9616. Which oI the Iollowing Iactors have the greatest eIIect on the Iormation oI the
various types oI ice on an aircraIt?
A Relative humidity inside the cloud
B AircraIt speed and size oI cloud droplets
C AircraIt speed and curvature oI the airIoil
D Cloud temperature and droplet size
ReI: all
Ans: D
9618. Freezing Iog exists iI Iog droplets:
A are Irozen
B are super cooled
C are Ireezing very rapidly
D Ireeze when temperature Ialls below zero
Ans: B
9621. Two aircraIt, one with a sharp wing proIile (S), and the other with a thick
proIile (T), are Ilying through the same cloud with same true airspeed. The
cloud consists oI small super cooled droplets. Which oI the Iollowing
statements is most correct concerning ice accretion?
A AircraIt T experiences more icing than S
B AircraIt S experiences more icing than T
C AircraIt S and T experience the same amount oI icing
D Neither oI the aircraIt accumulate ice due to the small size oI droplets
ReI: all
Ans: B
9624. A winter day in northern Europe with a thick layer oI stratocumulus clouds and
temperature close to zero degrees C at ground level, you can expect:
A Reduced visibility and light icing in clouds
B Decreasing visibility due to snowIall below cloud base, but only light
icing in clouds
C A high probability Ior icing in clouds. Severe icing in the upper part due
to accumulation oI large droplets
D Turbulence due to a strong inversion, but no icing because clouds consist
oI ice crystals
ReI: all
Ans: C
9626. Which oI the Iollowing cloud types are most likely to produce light to moderate
icing when they are not subject to orographic liIting and consist oI super cooled
cloud droplets?
A Stratocumulus and cirrostratus
B Altocumulus and altostratus
C Stratus and cumulonimbus
D Altostratus and cirrocumulus
ReI: all
Ans: B
10341. At what degree oI icing should ICAOs change course and/or altitude
immediately instruction be Iollowed?
A Light
B Severe
C Moderate
D Extreme
Ans: B
10345. Clear ice Iorms on an aircraIt by the Ireezing oI:
A water vapour
B large super cooled water drops
C small super cooled water drops
D snow
Ans: B
10353. Clear ice is dangerous because it:
A spreads out and contains many air particles
B is translucent and only Iorms at the leading edges
C is not translucent and Iorms at the leading edges
D is heavy and is diIIicult to remove Irom the aircraIt surIaces
Ans: D
10358. The most dangerous Iorm oI airIrame icing is:
A rime ice
B hoar Irost
C dry ice
D clear ice
Ans: D
10368. In which environment is aircraIt structural ice most likely to have the highest
rate oI accumulation?
A Cirrus clouds
B Freezing rain
C Stratus clouds
D Snow
Ans: B
10373. At what degree oI icing should ICAOs change oI course and/or altitude
desirable recommendation be Iollowed:
A Light
B Moderate
C Severe
D Extreme
Ans: B
10376. Atmospheric soundings give the Iollowing temperature proIile:
3000 It 15
o
C 6000 It 8
o
C 10000 It 1
o
C 14000 It -6
o
C 18000 It -14
o
C 24000
It -26
o
C. At which oI the Iollowing Ilight levels is the risk Ior aircraIt icing,
in cloud, greatest?
A FL 80
B FL 150
C FL 180
D FL 220
ReI: all
Ans: B
10377. Clear ice Iorms as a result oI:
A super cooled water droplets spreading during the Ireezing process
B water vapour Ireezing to the aircraIt
C ice pellets splattering on the aircraIt
D super cooled droplets Ireezing on impact
Ans: A
10378. Rime ice Iorms through the Ireezing onto aircraIt surIaces oI:
A water vapour
B large super cooled water drops
C small super cooled water drops
D snow
Ans: C
10379. How does a pilot react to heavy Ireezing rain at 2000 It/AGL, when he is
unable to de-ice nor land?
A He turns back beIore the aircraIt loses manoeuvrability
B He descends to the warm air layer below
C He ascends to the cold air layer above
D He continues to Ily at the same altitude
ReI: all
Ans: A
10386. Under which conditions would you expect the heaviest clear ice accretion to
occur in a CB?
A Close to the Ireezing level
B Between -20
o
C and -30
o
C
C Between -2
o
C and -15
o
C
D Between -30
o
C and -40
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: C
10391. Glaze or clear ice is Iormed when super cooled droplets are:
A small and at a temperature just below Ireezing
B large and at a temperature just below Ireezing
C small and Ireeze rapidly
D oI any size at temperatures below -35oC
Ans: B
10392. The type oI icing that occurs in dense clouds with large super cooled drops
that have a temperature oI -5oC is most likely to be:
A clear ice
B hoar Irost
C rime ice
D cloudy ice
Ans: A
10430. At what degree oI icing can ICAO (no change oI course and altitude
necessary) recommendation be Iollowed?
A Moderate
B Light
C Severe
D Extreme
Ans: B
10435. Hoar Irost Iorms on an aircraIt as a result oI:
A water vapour turning directly into ice crystals on the aircraIt surIace
B Ireezing rain striking the aircraIt
C droplets Iorming on the aircraIt and then Ireezing
D small super cooled droplets striking the aircraIt
Ans: A
10442. Which oI the Iollowing statements is true regarding moderate-to-severe
airIrame icing?
A It may occur in the uppermost levels oI a cumulonimbus capillatus
Iormation
B It always occurs in altostratus cloud
C It is unlikely to occur in nimbostratus cloud
D It will not occur in clear sky conditions
ReI: all
Ans: D
15839. Which oI the Iollowing statements is true regarding moderate to severe
airIrame icing?
A It may occur in the uppermost levels oI a cumulonimbus capillatus
Iormation
C It is likely to occur in nimbostratus cloud
D It will occur in clear sky conditions
ReI: all
Ans: C
15873. During the Iormation oI rime ice in Ilight, water droplets Ireeze:
A rapidly and do not spread out
B slowly and do not spread out
C slowly and spread out
D rapidly and spread out
ReI: all
Ans: A
15875. A vertical temperature proIile indicates the possibility oI severe icing when
the temperature proIile:
A coincides with a dry adiabatic lapse rate
B indicates temperatures below -40
o
C
C indicates temperatures above 3
o
C
D intersects the 0oC isotherm twice
ReI: all
Ans: D
16327. The icing in cloud which Iorms over hills is likely to be more severe than in
the same type oI cloud over level terrain because:
A orographic liIting causes the Ireezing level to rise and increases the Iree
water content oI the cloud
B increases the temperature inside the cloud by Iorcing the release oI latent
heat so causing the air to hold more water vapour
C enIorced ascent oI air releases more water, which is retailed in the cloud
by the increased upward components
D adiabatic cooling lowers the Ireezing level and the water content oI the
cloud
ReI: all
Ans: C
16441. Which one oI the Iollowing statements concerning icing in Ireezing rain is
correct?
A A coating oI clear ice Iorms when water vapour sublimates
B Rime ice Iorms when large water drops Ireeze
C Clear ice Iorms when large water drops Ireeze
D Hoar Irost Iorm when small water droplets Ireeze
Ans: C
16442. One oI the most serious consequences oI icing on the wings oI an aircraIt is?
A The wing construction being unable to bear the increased load
B LiIt becoming too great as the aircraIt becomes heavier
C The liIt co-eIIicient increasing as the aircraIt becomes heavier
D The stalling speed increasing substantially
Ans: D
16443. Icing on the wings oI an aircraIt normally causes:
A the stalling speed to increase
B the stalling speed to decrease
C the interIerence drag to increase
D the interIerence drag to decrease
Ans: A
16444. A thin coating oI hoar Irost on the airIoil surIace:
A does not aIIect take-oII perIormance
B has deleterious eIIects on the liIt oI the wing
C aIIects the aspect ratio oI the wing
D only aIIects stability
Ans: B
16445. Which one oI the Iollowing precipitation types gives the most severe icing?
A SnowIall
B Mixed rain and snow
C Freezing rain
D Ice pellets
ReI: all
Ans: C
24226. AIter a prolonged VMC descent in very cold air, you penetrate a humid air
mass. What type oI icing will you encounter?
A Hoar Irost
B Rime ice
C Clear ice
D Smooth icing
Ans: A
24234. An aircraIt descends in layered clouds; the Ireezing level is situated at FL 60.
At what levels is the probability Ior airIrame icing the highest?
A Between FL 120 and FL 60
B Between FL 120 and FL 180
C Between FL 60 and Fl 20
D At FL 140
ReI: all
Ans: A
24235. An aircraIt Ilies into super cooled rain in an area with a temperature below
0
o
C. The type oI icing it will most likely encounter is
A granular Irost
B hoar Irost
C rime ice
D clear ice
Ans: D
24267. For a VFR aircraIt, the conditions in which it could encounter severe airIrame
icing are:
A Ilight into an area outside oI clouds where the temperature is below 0
o
C,
resulting in rime ice Iormation
B Ilight into super cooled rain, resulting in rime ice Iormation
C Ilight into Ireezing rain, resulting in clear ice Iormation
D Ilight between two cloud layers, without precipitation, resulting in clear
ice Iormation
ReI: all
Ans: C
24278. Ice accretion to the airIrame is likely to be most hazardous at temperatures:
A between 0
o
C and -17
o
C in ST
B between 0
o
C and -17
o
C in AS
C between 0
o
C and -23
o
C in large CU
D below -40
o
C in CB
ReI: all
Ans: C
24286. In mature CB`s the probability oI severe icing, according to meteorological
rules, is greatest in the Iollowing temperature range:
A - -23
o
C to -40
o
C
B - 5
o
C to 0
o
C
C 0
o
C to -23
o
C
D - -40
o
C to -60
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: C
24298. In which conditions would you most likely encounter clear icing, and how
would it normally appear?
A CumuliIorm clouds, small water droplets, temperatures between -20
o
C
and 25
o
C. Appears transparent and tends to take the shape oI the surIace
on which it Ireezes
B StratiIorm clouds, small water droplets, temperatures between -10
o
C and
20
o
C. Appears granular and tends to accumulate Iorward into the air
stream
C CumuliIorm clouds, large water droplets, temperatures between 0
o
C and
15
o
C. Appears smooth and tends to spread back over an aircraIt wing
D StratiIorm clouds, large water droplets, temperatures well below Ireezing.
Appears opaque and builds Iorward Irom leading surIace into a sharp edge
ReI: all
Ans: C
24334. The Iormation oI clear ice on the leading edges oI an aircraIt is most likely to
be caused by the:
A relatively slow Ireezing oI small super cooled water droplets and ice
crystals
B instantaneous Ireezing oI small super cooled water droplets
C instantaneous Ireezing oI large super cooled water droplets and snow
crystals
D relatively slow Ireezing oI large super cooled water droplets
ReI: all
Ans: D
24340. The most dangerous icing conditions are encountered in:
A icy clouds at high levels
B super cooled precipitation
C unstable clouds at medium levels
D zones where the air temperature is below -15
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: B
24360. What are the characteristics oI rime ice, and what conditions are most
Iavourable Ior its Iormation?
A Milky granular appearance, Iorming on leading edges and accumulating
Iorward into the air stream. StratiIorm clouds at temperatures oI -10
o
C to
-20
o
C are most conducive to its Iormation
B Opague rough appearance, tending to spread back over an aircraIt surIace.
Most Irequently encountered in cumuliIorm clouds at temperatures
slightly below Ireezing
C Smooth appearance and builds Iorward Irom leading surIaces into a sharp
edge. Most common in cumuliIorm clouds at temperatures oI -20
o
C to
25
o
C
D Transparent appearance and tendency to take the shape oI the surIace on
which it Ireezes. StratiIorm clouds and temperatures only slightly below
Ireezing promote its Iormation
ReI: all
Ans: A
24364. What intensity and type oI aircraIt icing is likely to occur at FL 100 in a
thunderstorm, with the Ireezing level at 7000 It?
A Moderate to severe icing due to clear ice
B Light icing due to rime ice
C Moderate to severe icing due to rime ice
D Light icing due to clear ice
Ans: A
24365. What intensity and type oI airIrame icing is most likely to occur when aircraIt
descends rapidly Irom FL 320 (temp -45oC) to FL 60 in warm, moist clear
air?
A Light or moderate hoar Irost
B Moderate opaque rime
C Nil ice
D Light opaque rime and light clear ice
Ans: A
24366. What intensity and type oI airIrame icing is most likely to occur when Ilying
at FL 170 in AS with the outside air temperature at -20
o
C?
A Moderate hoar Irost
B Severe clear
C Light rime
D Moderate clear
Ans: C
A AirIrame icing can occur in clear air
B Haze is a reduction oI visibility due to the presence oI water vapour
C Mountain waves are always accompanied by rotor clouds
D Above the tropopause no turbulence occurs
Ans: A
24433. Which oI the Iollowing statements is true regarding moderate to severe
airIrame icing?
A It will not occur in clear sky conditions
C It is unlikely to occur in nimbostratus cloud
D It will occur in the anvil part oI the cumulonimbus cloud
ReI: all
Ans: A
25633. The presence oI ice pellets at the surIace is the evidence that:
A temperatures are above Ireezing at some higher altitudes
B a cold Iront has passed
C there are thunderstorms in the area
D aIter take-oII you can climb to a higher altitude without encountering
more than light icing conditions
ReI: all
Ans: A
050-09-02 Turbulence
9603. What is normally the most eIIective measure to reduce or avoid CAT eIIects?
A Decrease oI speed
B Change oI course
C Increase oI speed
D Change oI Ilight level
Ans: D
9625. A zone oI strong convection currents is encountered during a Ilight. In spite oI
moderate gust you decide to continue the Ilight. What are your precautionary
measures?
A Increase the speed/try to descend below the zone oI convective currents
B Increase the speed/try to climb above the zone oI convective currents, iI
aircraIt perIormance parameters allow
C Decrease the speed/try to descend below the zone oI convective currents
D Decrease the speed/try to climb above the zone oI convective currents iI
aircraIt perIormance parameters allow
ReI: all
Ans: D
10360. The turbulence which occurs at high Ilight levels (above FL 250) is mainly oI
the type Clear Air Turbulence. In what way can moderate to severe clear air
turbulence aIIect an aircraIt, the Ilight and the passengers?
A The turbulence is a small scale one and can cause damage oI worn out
type. The manoeuvring oI the aircraIt will be made more diIIicult or even
impossible. For the passengers the Ilight will be unpleasant
B The turbulence is a large scale one (waving) so that the aircraIt will be
diIIicult to manoeuvre. The passengers will Ieel some discomIort
C The turbulence can be resembled with the roughness oI a washing board
(small scale) and will not have inIluence on the aircraIt and its solidity,
but will make Ilight a little more diIIicult. The passengers will seldom
notice anything oI this turbulence
D The turbulence is wave like which makes the Ilight unpleasant Ior the
passengers but the manoeuvring will not be aIIected essentially
ReI: all
Ans: A
10369. How does moderate turbulence aIIect an aircraIt?
A Large, abrupt changes in altitude or altitude occur but the aircraIt may
only be out oI control momentarily
B Rapid and somewhat rhythmic bumpiness is experienced without
appreciable changes in altitude or attitude
C Changes in altitude or attitude occur but the aircraIt remains in positive
control at all times
D Continued Ilight in this environment will result in structural damage
ReI: all
Ans: C
10384. The degree oI clear air turbulence experienced by an aircraIt is proportional to
the:
A intensity oI the solar radiation
B height oI the aircraIt
C stability oI the air
D intensity oI vertical and horizontal wind shear
ReI: all
Ans: D
10420. An aircraIt is approaching a cold Iront Irom the warm air mass side at FL 270
and experiencing moderate to severe turbulence. A jet stream is Iorecast to be
at FL 310. The shortest way to get out oI this turbulence is by:
A Climbing
B Descending
C Turning right
D Maintain FL 270
ReI: all
Ans: B
15795. The jet stream and associated clear air turbulence can sometimes be visually
identiIied in Ilight by:
A a high pressure centre at high level
B long streaks oI cirrus clouds
C dust or haze at high level
D a constant outside air temperature
ReI: all
Ans: B
15848. All pilots encountering Clear Air Turbulence are requested to report it. You
experience CAT which causes passengers and crew to Ieel deIinite strain
against their seat below or shoulder straps. Unsecured objects are dislodged.
Food service and walking are diIIicult. This intensity oI CAT should be
reported as:
A severe
B extreme
C moderate
D light
Ans: C
16324. Maximum turbulence associated with the standing waves is likely to be:
A two wavelengths down wind and just above the surIace
B approximately one wavelength down wind oI, and approximately level
with, the top oI the ridge
C just below the tropopause above the ridge
D down the lee side oI the ride and along the surIace
ReI: all
Ans: D
16346. Possible severe turbulence will be encountered in mountain waves in:
A roll cloud
B lenticular cloud
C at the crest oI the mountain
D on the windward side
ReI: all
Ans: A
16608. Conditions Iavourable Ior low-level Irictional turbulence are:
A strong wind, rough terrain, steep lapse rate
B strong wind, rough terrain, stable lapse rate
C light wind, rough terrain, stable lapse rate
D strong wind, smooth terrain, stable lapse rate
ReI: all
Ans: A
Flight Zurich to Rome, ETD 1600 UTC, ETA 1800 UTC. At what Ilight level
would you Iirst expect to encounter clear air turbulence on the climb out Irom
Zurich?
A FL 140
B FL 160
C FL 320
D FL 220
ReI: all
Ans: D
On which oI the Iollowing routes would you not have to worry about oderate
and/or severe turbulence on the cruising level?
A KeIlavik to Oxlo at FL 220
B Rome to FrankIurt at FL 320
C Beirut to Athens at FL 310
D Madrid to Zurich at FL 280
ReI: all
Ans: A
24212. A layer is conditionally unstable iI the air:
A becomes stable by liIting it
B is stable Ior satuated air and unstable Ior dry air
C is unstable Ior saturated air and stable Ior dry air
D is unstable Ior saturated air as well as Ior dry air
ReI: all
Ans: C
24301. In which zone oI a polar Iront jet stream is the strongest CAT to be expected?
A Exactly in the centre oI the core
B On the tropical air side oI the core
C On the polar air side oI the core
D About 12000 It above the core
Ans: C
24318. Stratus Iormed by turbulence will occur when:
A the wind speed is greater than 10 kt and the condensation level is situated
just above the turbulent layer
B the wind speed is less than 10 kt and the air is heated by the earth`s
surIace
C in the Iriction layer mixing occurs by turbulence and the condensation
level is situated below the top oI the turbulent layer
D absolute instability exists at low level
ReI: all
Ans: C
24341. The most likely place to encounter clear air turbulence associated with a jet
stream is:
A well below the core
B close to the core on the side Iacing the polar air
C on the tropical side oI the core
D 5000 Ieet or more above the core
ReI: all
Ans: B
24441. Which statement does correspond to the deIinition oI severe turbulence?
A AircraIt will be damaged and an emergency landing will be absolutely
necessary
B DiIIiculty in walking, occupants Ieel strain against seat belts, loose objects
move about
C AircraIt gets out oI control and crashes
D AircraIt may be out oI control Ior short periods occupants are Iorced
violently against seat belts, loose objects are tossed about
ReI: all
Ans: D
050-09-03 Windshear
9594. Above and below a low level inversion the wind is likely to:
A experience little or no change in speed and direction
B change in speed but not in direction
C change in direction but not in speed
D change signiIicantly in speed and direction
ReI: all
Ans: D
9605. Vertical wind shear is:
A horizontal variation in the horizontal wind
B vertical variation in the vertical wind
C vertical variation in the horizontal wind
D horizontal variation in the vertical wind
ReI: all
Ans: C
10342. The most dangerous low level wind shears are encountered:
A when strong ground inversions are present and near thunderstorms
B in areas with layered clouds and wind speeds higher than 35 kts
C during any period when wind speed is greater than 35 kt and near valleys
D near valleys and at the windward side oI mountains
ReI: all
Ans: A
10356. Low level wind shear is likely to be greatest..
A at the condensation level when there is a stong surIace Iriction
B at the condensation level when there is no night radiation
C at the top oI the Iriction layer
D at he top oI a marked surIace-based inversion
ReI: all
Ans: D
10417. Low level vertical wind shear can be expected during the night:
A and early morning only in summer
B in unstable atmospheres
C and early morning only in winter
D in association with radiation inversions
ReI: all
Ans: D
10431. What is the eIIect oI a strong low level inversion?
A It results in good visual conditions
B It promotes extensive vertical movement oI air
C It prevents vertical wind shear
D It promotes vertical wind shear
ReI: all
Ans: D
16326. An important characteristic oI wind shear is that:
A it is encountered most Irequently near mountain waves during winter
months
B it is an atmospheric condition that is associated exclusively with zones oI
convergence
C it only occurs with jet streams
D it is an atmospheric condition that may be associated with a low level
temperature inversion, a jet stream or a Irontal zone
ReI: all
Ans: D
16386. An additional hazard to aircraIt taking-oII or landing in or near a thunderstorm
is:
A extra turbulence
B wind shear
C compass error
D pilot disorientation
ReI: all
Ans: B
In which squares are conditions most likely to cause the occurrence oI low
level wind shear?
A 3B and 3C
B 3A and 3B
C 3A and 3C
D 3B and 3D
ReI: all
Ans: C
24288. In relation to the polar Iront jet stream, the greatest rate oI wind shear is most
likely to occur
A on the tropical side oI the core
B well below the core
C close to the core on the polar side
D 5000 It or more above the core
ReI: all
Ans: C
24405. Where does wind shear occur?
A At any level in the atmosphere iI associated with either a change oI wind
direction and/or wind speed
B Wind shear oI any signiIicance occurs only in connection with jet streams
C Wind shear occurs primarily at lower altitudes in the vicinity oI mountain
waves
D Wind shear occurs only when there is a strong temperature inversion, or
when the jet stream is associated with a strong depression
ReI: all
Ans: A
24489. Vertical wind shear is:
A a change oI horizontal wind direction and/or speed with height
B a change oI vertical wind speed with horizontal distance
C a change oI horizontal wind direction and/or speed with horizontal
distance
D a horizontal shear oI vertical wind
ReI: all
Ans: A
050-09-04 Thunderstorms
9531. Which thunderstorms move Iorward the Iastest?
A Thunderstorms Iormed by liIting processes
B Frontal thunderstorms
C Thermal thunderstorms
D Orographic thunderstorms
ReI: all
Ans: B
9538. Where is a squall line to be expected?
A At the surIace position oI a warm Iront
B Behind a cold Iront
C In Iront oI a cold Iront occlusion at higher levels
D In Iront oI an active cold Iront
ReI: all
Ans: D
9539. A microburst phenomenon can arise in the:
A down-draught oI a cumulonimbus at the mature stage
B up-draught oI a cumulonimbus at the mature stage
C down-draught oI a cumulonimbus at the Iormation stage
D up-draught oI a cumulonimbus at the growth stage
ReI: all
Ans: A
9547. Which oI the Iollowing statements describes a microburst?
A A high speed down burst oI air with a generally lower temperature than its
surroundings
B A high speed down draIt oI air with a higher temperature than its
surroundings
C An extremely strong wind gust associated with a troical revolving storm
D A small low pressure system where the wind circulates at high speed
ReI: all
Ans: A
9554. What is a microburst?
A A small low pressure system where the wind circulates with very high
speeds
B A concentrated down draIt with high speeds and a high temperature than
the surrounding air
C An extremely strong wind gust in a tropical revolving storm
D A concentrated down draIt with high speeds and a lower temperature than
the surrounding air
ReI: all
Ans: D
9555. A gust Iront is:
A normally encountered directly below a thunderstorm
B Iormed by the cold air outIlow Irom a thunderstorm
C characterised by heavy lightning
D another name Ior a cold Iront
ReI: all
Ans: B
9574. Continuous up-draughts occur in a thunderstorm during the:
A dissipating stage
B mature stage
C initial stage
D period in which precipitation is Ialling
ReI: all
Ans: C
9575. At which altitude, at temperate latitudes, may hail be expected in connection
with a CB?
A From the ground up to a maximum oI FL 450
B From the ground up to about FL 200
C From the ground up to about FL 100
D From the base oI the clouds up to FL 200
ReI: all
Ans: A
9577. What are squall lines?
A Unusual intensive cold Ironts
B Bands oI intensive thunderstorms
C The surIace weather associated with upper air troughs
D The paths oI tropical revolving storms
ReI: all
Ans: B
9583. The diameter and the liIe time oI a typical microburst are in the order oI:
A 8 km and 5-15 minutes
B 4 km and 30-40 minutes
C 4 km and 1-5 minutes
D 12 km and 5-10 minutes
ReI: all
Ans: C
9596. During which stage oI thunderstorm development are rotor winds characterised
by roll clouds most likely to occur?
A Dissipating stage
B Cumulus stage
C Mature stage
D Cumulus stage and mature stage
ReI: all
Ans: C
9607. What are the meteorological pre-requisites, at low level, Ior thunderstorms
Iormed by liIting processes over land?
A Low temperatures, low humidity
B High air pressure (~1013 hPa), high temperatures
C High temperatures, high humidity
D Subsidence, inversion
ReI: all
Ans: C
9622. What weather condition would you expect at a squall line?
A Strong steady rain
B Thunderstorms
C Fog
D Strong whirlwinds reaching up to higher levels
ReI: all
Ans: B
10343. In addition to a liIting action, what are two other conditions necessary Ior
thunderstorm Iormation?
A Stable conditions and high moisture content
B Unstable conditions and high moisture content
C Stable conditions and low atmospheric pressure
D Unstable conditions and low atmospheric pressure
ReI: all
Ans: B
10359. How long does a typical microburst last?
A About 30 minutes
B Less than 1 minute
C 1 to 2 hours
D 1 to 5 minutes
ReI: all
Ans: D
10366. Which thunderstorms generally develop in the aIternoon in summer over land
in moderate latitudes?
A Occlusion thunderstorms
B Warm Iront thunderstorms
C Cold mass thunderstorms
D Air mass thunderstorms
ReI: all
Ans: D
10381. In Central Europe when is the greatest likelihood Ior thunderstorms due to
warm updraIts?
A Mid-aIternoon
B Around midnight
C Early morning
D Late morning
ReI: all
Ans: A
10383. AircraIt struck by lightning may sometimes get considerable damage and at
least temporarily the manoeuvring oI the aircraIt will be made more diIIicult.
Which one oI the Iollowing statements is correct?
A An aircraIt has in the atmosphere the same qualities as a 'Faradays Cage,
which means that struck oI lightning seldom occurs. But iI it happens, the
result will be an occasional engine Iailure. The crew may get a shock
B An aircraIt made by metal has a certain capacity to attract a lightning, but
the lightning will Iollow the surIace and thereIore no damage will be
caused
C AircraIt made by composite material may get severe damage, the crew
may be blinded and temporarily lose the hearing
D AircraIt made by composite material cant conduct a lightning and will
thereIore very seldom be struck
ReI: all
Ans: C
10385. During the liIe cycle oI a thunderstorm, which stage is characterised
predominantly by down draIts?
A Dissipating stage
B Cumulus stage
C Mature stage
D Anvil stage
ReI: all
Ans: A
10394. What Ieature is normally associated with the initial stage oI a thunderstorm?
A Frequent lightning
B Roll cloud
C Continuous updraIt
D Rain or hail at the surIace
ReI: all
Ans: C
10400. Thunderstorms reach their greatest intensity during the:
A dissipating stage
B cumulus stage
C mature stage
D period in which precipitation is not Ialling
ReI: all
Ans: C
10402. In which stage oI the liIe cycle oI a single thunderstorm cell occur both up and
down draIts simultaneously?
A Dissipating stage
B Cumulus stage
C Mature stage
D In all stages
ReI: all
Ans: C
10409. A microburst:
A is always associated with thunderstorms
B has a liIe time oI more than 30 minutes
C has a diameter up to 4 km
D- occurs only in tropical areas
ReI: all
Ans: C
10410. The initial phase oI a thunderstorm is characterised by:
A rain starting at surIace
B continuous down draughts
C Irequent lightning
D continuous up draughts
ReI: all
Ans: D
10421. The most hazardous type oI cloud that may be encountered on a cross country
Ilight is:
A cirrus
B stratocumulus
C cumulus
D cumulonimbus
ReI: all
Ans: D
10425. Which oI the Iollowing meteorological phenomenon indictes upper level
instability which may lead to thunderstorm development?
A Red cirrus
B AC lenticularis
C Halo
D AC castellanus
ReI: all
Ans: D
10438. Which thunderstorms generally product the most severe conditions, such as
heavy hail and destructive winds?
A Warm Iront thunderstorms
B Squall line thunderstorms
C Nocturnal air mass thunderstorms
D Daytime air mass thunderstorms
ReI: all
Ans: B
15817. Isolated thunderstorms oI a local nature are generally caused by:
A Irontal occlusion
B thermal triggering
C Irontal liIting (warm Ilood)
D Irontal liIting (cold Iront)
ReI: all
Ans: B
15869. What are the requirements Ior the Iormation oI a thunderstorm?
A A cumulus cloud with suIIicient moisture associated with an inversion
B An adequate supply oI moisture, conditional instability and a liIting action
C Water vapour and high pressure
D A stratocumulus cloud with suIIicient moisture
ReI: all
Ans: B
15870. In which oI the Iollowing areas is the highest Irequency oI thunderstorms
encountered?
A Sub-tropical
B Temperate
C Tropical
D Polar
ReI: all
Ans: C
15871. Thunderstorms can occur on a warm Iront iI the:
A cold air is moist and the environmental lapse rate is less than the dry
adiabatic lapse rate
B warm air is moist and the environmental lapse rate is less than the
C cold air is moist and the environmental lapse rate exceeds the saturated
D warm air is moist and the environmental lapse rate exceeds the saturated
ReI: all
Ans: D
16359. In general terms, an intense contour low will indicate:
A quiet settled weather
B changeable weather but getting better
C heavy rain, hail and thunderstorm
D no change to the weather
ReI: all
Ans: C
16367. Which oI the Iollowing is consered to be one oI the conditions necessary Ior
thunderstorm development?
A A marked temperature inversion extending well above the 0 degree
isotherm
B ELR less than the DALR extending well above the 0 degree isotherm
C Instability throughout a deep layer extending well above the 0 degree
isotherm
D Stability throughout a deep layer extending well above the 0 degree
isotherm
ReI: all
Ans: C
16368. Which oI the Iollowing conditions are necessary Ior thunderstorms?
A Low surIace temperatures and high moisture content
B High moisture content and a trigger action
C Instability at night
D Low upper temperatures, and a high 0 degree isotherm
ReI: all
Ans: B
16369. There are two principal types oI origin oI thunderstorm
A Air mass thunderstorms and Irontal thunderstorms
B Air mass thunderstorms and heat thunderstorms
C Convection thunderstorms and Irontal thunderstorms
D Convection thunderstorms and orographic upliIt thunderstorms
ReI: all
Ans: A
16372. Air mass thunderstorms are triggered oII by:
A Ironts and/or orographic upliIt
B convection at air mass boundaries
C standing wves in the lee oI hills
D convection and/or orographic upliIt
ReI: all
Ans: D
16373. Frontal thunderstorms are triggered oII by:
A rising air dur to Ialling pressure at air mass boundaries
B convection by intense daytime heating or cold air moving over a warm
surIace
C rising air due to Ialling pressure or due to orographic upliIt
D mass ascent over large areas oI cold air moving over a warm surIace
ReI: all
Ans: A
16374. A thunderstorm has the Iollowing stages in its liIe cycle:
A cumulus, mature or building and declining
B building, mature, declining and dissipating
C cumulus, declining and dissipating
D cumulus oI building, mature and dissipating
ReI: all
Ans: D
16375. The building stage oI a thunderstorm last Ior approximately:
A 20 min
B 30 min
C 20/.30 min
D 40 min
ReI: all
Ans: A
16376. In the building stage oI a thunderstorm, which oI the Iollowing is true?
A Only up-currents are present
B Only down-currents are present
C Both up-currents and down-currents are present
D Up-currents and side-currents are present
ReI: all
Ans: A
16377. The mature stage oI a thunderstorm lasts Ior approximately:
A 15 min
B 30 min
C 20/30 min
D 40 min
ReI: all
Ans: C
16378. Which oI the Iollowing statements is true with regard to a mature
thunderstorm:
A both up-currents and down-currents appear concurrently
B the cloud top assumes an anvil shape
C water droplets, hail and snow are all present
D the top oI the cloud is negatively charged and the base is positively
charged
ReI: all
Ans: A
16379. The Iinal stage oI a thunderstorm is reached when:
A no Iurther electrical charge is developed
B the lower portion oI the cloud dissipates
C a well developed anvil can be seen
D all oI the above
ReI: all
Ans: C
16381. The most common hazards oI thunderstorms to aircraIt on or near the ground
are:
A lightning and hail
B heavy precipitation and surIaces squalls
C turbulence and static
D all oI the above
ReI: all
Ans: D
16383. Which types oI thunderstorm can be the most diIIicult to avoid?
A Mature thunderstorms because they spread over such a wide area
B Frontal thunderstorms
C Air mass thunderstorms
D Low level thunderstorms
ReI: all
Ans: B
16384. Which thunderstorms are the more diIIicult to Iorecast and detect?
A cumulus thunderstorms
B air mass thunderstorms
C Irontal thunderstorms
D cumulus thunderstorms because they are smaller
ReI: all
Ans: B
16385. II you cannot avoid penetrating a thunderstorm, which is the best area to
penetrate?
A The top
B The middle
C The bottom
D The sides
ReI: all
Ans: D
24180. (ReIr to Iigure 050-72)
At which position is the development oI thunderstorms most likely, and what
is the maximum height oI the CB clouds at 00 UTC?
A Position C, FL 200
B Position A, FL 200
C Position B, FL 270
D Position D, FL 290
ReI: all
Ans: C
24207. A Cb with thunderstorm has reached the mature stage. Which statement is
correct?
A The Ireezing level in the whole cloud lies lower than outside the cloud
B In temperatures lower than -23oC icing is still possible
C II hail occurs, it only occurs in down draIts
D Severe turbulence occurs in the cloud, but hardly ever below the cloud
ReI: all
Ans: B
24215. A microburst with its damaging winds at the surIace:
A has a diameter up to 4 km
B has a liIe time oI more than 30 minutes
C is always associated with thunderstorms
D occurs only in tropical areas
ReI: all
Ans: A
24246. Assuming that an initial 'trigger Iorce is present, the conditions most likely
to result in the Iormation oI thunderstorms are:
A high surIace temperature, low dew point and high dry adiabatic lapse rate
B high relative humidity and instability throughout a deep layer
C rapid orographic cooling oI cloud containing ice crystals
D intense surIace heating, anti-cyclonic pressure system and relatively high
Ireezing level
ReI: all
Ans: B
24249. At the surIace the liIetime oI a typical microburst and the diameter oI the area
aIIected by damaging winds are in the order oI:
A 1-5 minutes and 4 km
B 30-40 minutes and 4 km
C 5-15 minutes and 8 km
D 5-10 minutes and 12 km
ReI: all
Ans: A
24261. Convective weather phenomena include:
A heavy showers, lightning strikes, hail, mist, squalls, light rain over a large
area
B thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail, haze, wind gusts, advection Iog
C thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes, wind gusts, heavy showers, lightning
strikes
D hail, lightning strikes, wind lulls, squalls, stratocumulus, low level wind
maximum
ReI: all
Ans: C
24299. In which oI the Iollowing situations is the probability Ior severe thunderstorms
the highest?
A Advection oI continental cold air over a warm land surIace
B Advection oI warm air over a cold land surIace
C Advection oI maritime cold air over a warm sea surIace
D Advection oI maritime warm air over a cold sea surIace
ReI: all
Ans: C
24358. Thunderstorms are oIten preceded by:
A Altostratus
B Nimbostratus
C Altocumulus Castellanus
D Altocumulus Lenticularis
ReI: all
Ans: C
24367. What is a down burst?
A A concentrated downdraIt with high speeds and a lower temperature than
the surrounding air
B A concentrated downdraIt with high speeds and a higher temperature than
the surrounding air
C An extremely strong wind gust in a tropical revolving storm
D A small low pressure system where the wind circulates with very high
speeds
ReI: all
Ans: A
24373. What is the approximate maximum diameter oI a area aIIected by damaging
winds at the surIace caused by a microburst?
A 20 km
B 400m
C 4 km
D 50 km
ReI: all
Ans: C
24421. Which oI the Iollowing sets oI conditions are most Iavourable to the
development oI thunderstorms?
A Extensive isothermal layer, ice particles and water droplets must exist just
below the Ireezing level and orographic liIting
B Environmenal lapse rate greater than saturated adiabatic lapse rate through
a great vertical extent, high relative humidity and an initial liIting process
C Environmental lapse rate less than saturated adiabatic lapse rate with dew
point below 0
o
C and considerable surIace heating
D Environmental lapse rate less than dry adiabatic lapse rate with Ireezing
level below the cloud base, high relative humidity and strong surIace
winds
ReI: all
Ans: B
24423. Which oI the Iollowing situations Iavours the Iormation oI heavy
thunderstorms?
A A cold Iront approaching a mountain range in the evening
B The passage oI a warm Iront in the morning
C A cold Iront on the leeward side oI a mountain range
D A warm sector moving over a snow-covered ground
ReI: all
Ans: A
24424. Which oI the Iollowing statements about lightnings and lightning strikes is
correct?
A The aircraIt is temporarily part oI the lightning trajectory
B Spherical lightnings oIten penetrate into aircraIt
C Lightning strikes always cause heavy damage
D Compasses and electronics are always aIIected
ReI: all
Ans: A
24436. Which one oI the Iollowing can provide the initial liIting leading to air mass
thunderstorms?
A Advection oI cold air over a warm sea
B Mountain waves
C Advection oI warm air over a cold sea
D Low level wind shear
ReI: all
Ans: A
24445. Which statement is correct Ior microbursts?
A They only develop below convective clouds with heavy rain
B The diameter oI the aIIected area on the surIace does not exceed 4 km
C They occur in the tropics only
D Their downdraIt is warmer than the surroundings
ReI: all
Ans: B
24455. With the development oI a thunderstorm, at what stage will there be only
updraughts oI air?
A Anvil stage
B Mature stage
C Initial stage
D Dissipating stage
ReI: all
Ans: C
050-09-05 Tornadoes
9544. The diameter oI a typical tornado is:
A only a Iew metres
B 100 to 150 metres
C about 2 to 6 km
D in the order oI 10 km
ReI: all
Ans: B
9606. At what time oI the year are tornadoes most likely to occur in North America?
A Spring, summer
B Summer, autumn
C Autumn, winter
D Winter
ReI: all
Ans: A
10413. With which type oI cloud are tornadoes normally associated?
A Cumulonimbus
B Cumulus
C Stratus
D Nimbostratus
ReI: all
Ans: A
050-09-06 Low and high level inversions
24320. SurIace temperature inversions are Irequently generated by:
A terrestrial radiation on a calm clear night
B an unstable air mass causing convection currents and mixing oI the
atmosphere at lower levels
C gusting winds increasing surIace Iriction during the day with consequent
mixing at the lower levels
D compression causing the release oI latent heat in a layer oI stratiIorm
cloud
ReI: all
Ans: A
24321. SurIace-based temperature inversions are common during:
A cloud Iree nights in winter when the ground is dry
B cloud Iree days in summer when the ground is dry
C cloudy days in summer when the ground is wet
D cloudy days in winter when the ground is wet
ReI: all
Ans: A
050-09-07 Stratospheric conditions
No questions in this sub-chapter
050-09-08 Hazards in mountainous areas
10352. You intend to carry out a VFR Ilight over the Alpa, on a hot summer day,
when the weather is unstable. What is the best time oI day to conduct this
Ilight?
A Morning
B Mid day
C AIternoon
D Early evening
ReI: all
Ans: A
10380. Which oI the Iollowing phenomena are Iormed when a moist, stablelayer oI
air is Iorced to rise against a mountain range?
A Inversions
B StratiIied clouds
C Showers and thunderstorms
D Areas oI severe turbulence
ReI: all
Ans: B
10398. You are Ilying with an outside air temperature oI -12
o
C and a TAS oI 250 kt
at FL 150 through 8 octas NS. What type and degree oI icing is most
probable?
A In clouds pushed up against he mountains, moderate to severe rime ice
B In clouds pushed up against the mountains, moderate to severe mixed ice
C Over Ilat terrain, away Irom Ironts, moderate to severe mixed ice
D Over Ilat terrain, moderate hoar Irost
ReI: all
Ans: B
15811. Which oI the Iollowing conditions are most Iavourable to the Iormation oI
mountain waves?
A Unstable air at mountain top altitude and a wind at least 20 knots blowing
across the mountain ridge
B Either stable or unstable air at mountain top and a wind oI at lest 30 knots
blowing parallel to the mountain ridge
C Moist unstable air at mountain top and wind oI less than 5 knots blowing
D Stable air at mountain top altitude and a wind at least 20 knots blowing
ReI: all
Ans: D
16325. For the Iormation oI mountain waves, the wind above the level oI the ridge
should:
A decrease or even reverse direction
B increase initially, then decrease
C increase with little change in direction
D increase and then reverse in direction
ReI: all
Ans: D
16337. With reIerence to rotor streaming:
A It can occur at levels up to 80,000 It
B It is a low level phenomenon
C It is Iound at approximately the tropopause level
D It is another name Ior the rotor zones associated with mountain waves
ReI: all
Ans: B
24305. Mountain waves should be expected:
A when instability is high
B on the downwind side oI the mountain chain
C directly over the mountain chain
D on the upwind side oI the mountain chain
ReI: all
Ans: B
24401. When severe mountain waves are present, where would the area oI most
severe turbulence be located?
A Just below the tropopause
B Just above the cap cloud
C On the windward side oI the mountain range
D in the rotor zone
ReI: all
Ans: D
24434. Which oI the Iollowing statements is true with regard to mountain waves?
A The absence oI cloud over high ground indicates the absence oI mountain
waves
B Mountain waves are not experienced beyond 100 miles downwind Irom
initiating high ground, regardless oI the height oI the ground
C Flight with headwind toward high ground is likely to be more hazardous
than Ilight with tailwind toward high ground
D Flight with tailwind toward high ground is likely to be more hazardous
than Ilight with headwind toward high ground
ReI: all
Ans: C
24442. Which statement is correct concerning a mountain ridge where a marked
mountain wave has been reported?
A The atmosphere is unstable at the level oI the mountain tops
B There are always rotor clouds
C Ragged altocumulus lenticularis is an indication Ior the presence oI
moderate/severe turbulence at the level oI these clouds
D The axis oI a rotor is horizontal and perpendicular to the mountains
ReI: all
Ans: C
25632. The conditions most Iavourable to the Iormation oI mountain waves are:
A wind direction parallel to the mountain range wind speed increasing
with height extensive isothermal layer between mountain crests and the
tropopause
B wind diretion parallel to the general alignment oI the mountain range
wind speed increasing with height intense surIace heating
C wind speed less than 15 kt and wind direction at right angles to mountains
intense radiation cooling at night particularly at the higher levels
D wind direction approximately at right angles to the mountain range wind
speed 30 kt and steadily increasing with height an inversion just above
the crest level with less stable air above and below
ReI: all
Ans: D
050-09-09 Visibility reducing phenomena
9558. In general, the meteorological visibility during rainIall compared to during
drizzle is:
A less
B the same
C greater
D in rain below 1 km, in drizzle more than 2 km
ReI: all
Ans: C
9572. Visibility is reduced by haze when:
A a cold Iront just passed
B a light drizzle Ialls
C dust particles are trapped below an inversion
D small water droplets are present
ReI: all
Ans: C
9600. In the vicinity oI industrial areas, smoke is most likely to aIIect surIace
visibility when:
A the surIace wind is strong and gusty
B there is a low level inversion
C cumulus clouds have developed in the aIternoon
D a rapid moving cold Iront has just passed the area
ReI: all
Ans: B
10390. Below a low level inversion visibility is oIten:
A moderate or poor due to heavy snow showers
B very good at night
C very good in the early morning
D moderate or poor because there is no vertical exchange
ReI: all
Ans: D
10405. Flight visibility Irom the cockpit during approach in a tropical downpour can
decrease to minimal:
A about 500 metres
B about 200 metres
C tens oI metres
D about 1000 metres
ReI: all
Ans: C
10422. In unstable air, surIace visibility is most likely to be restricted by:
A low stratus
B haze
C drizzle
D showers oI rain or snow
ReI: all
Ans: D
16575. The solid particles which reduce visibility in the atmosphere are:
A atmospheric pollution, dust, ozone and moisture
B atmospheric pollution, volcanic Iumes, dust and sand
C atmospheric pollution, dust, sand and spray
D atmospheric pollution, dust, sand and volcanic ash
ReI: all
Ans: D
16576. The Iorms oI visible water which reduce visibility in the atmosphere are:
A Iog, spray, cloud and hail (but only Ior short periods)
B cloud, Iog, smog, spray or precipitation
C cloud, Iog, mist, spray or smog
D cloud, Iog, mist spray or precipitation
ReI: all
Ans: D
16577. Reduction in visibility due to precipitation depends on:
A precipitation type and duration
B precipitation duration and droplet size
C precipitation intensity and duration
D precipitation intensity and type
ReI: all
Ans: D
24296. In the weather pattern behind a cold Iront, the visibility outside precipitation
is:
A low and the precipitation is showers
B good and the precipitation is steady rain
C good and the precipitation is showers
D low and the precipitation is steady rain
ReI: all
Ans: C
24361. What conditions are necessary Ior vertical visibility to be reported?
A It is always reported
B Whenever the sky is obscured by Iog or heavy precipitation and the height
oI the cloud base cannot be measured
C Whenever the lowest ceiling is below 1500 It above ground
D Whenever the lowest cloud base is below 1500 It above ground
ReI: all
Ans: B
24400. When Iog is reported, the visibility is below:
A 0.8 km
B 1 km
C 1.5 km
D 3 km
ReI: all
Ans: B
24402. When visibility is reduced by water droplets to less than 1000 metres it is
classiIied as:
A Iog
B dust Iog
C haze
D mist
ReI: all
Ans: A
050-10 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION
050-10-01 Observation
9660. What are the images oI satellites provided daily by the Weather Service used
Ior?
A To locate Ironts in areas with Iew observation stations
B To measure wind currents on the ground
C To help provide 14-day Iorecasts
D To locate precipitation zones
ReI: all
Ans: A
9663. The wind indicator Ior a weather observation receives the measured value Irom
an anemometer. Where is this instrument placed?
A On the rooI oI the weather station
B 1m above the runway
C Close to the station about 2m above the ground
D On a mast 6-10m above the runway
ReI: all
Ans: D
9685. While approaching your target aerodrome you receive the Iollowing message:
RVR runway 23: 400m This inIormation indicates the:
A portion oI runway which a pilot on the threshold oI any oI the runways
would see, with runway 23 in service
B meteorological visibility on runway 23
C length oI runway which a pilot in an aircraIt on the ground would see, on
the threshold oI runway 23
D minimum visibility at this aerodrome, with runway 23 being the one in
service
ReI: all
Ans: C
9710. What is the relationship between meteorological visibility (met.vis) and RVR in
homogeneous Iog?
A The met. vis. generally is the same as the RVR
B The met. vis. generally is greater than the RVR
C The met. vis. is generally less than the RVR
D There is no speciIic relationship between the two
ReI: all
Ans: C
9715. Which oI the Iollowing causes echoes on meteorological radar screens?
A Hail
B Water vapour
C Fog
D Any cloud
ReI: all
Ans: A
10464. When is the RVR reported at most airports?
A When the RVR decreases below 2000m
B When the meteorological visibility decreases below 800m
C When the RVR decreases below 800m
D When the meteorological visibility decreases below 1500m
ReI: all
Ans: D
10493. An airborne weather radar installation makes it possible to detect the location
oI:
A cumulonimbus, but provided that cloud oI this type is accompanied by
Ialls oI hail
B all clouds
C zones oI precipitation, particularly liquid state precipitation, and also their
intensity
D stratocumulus and its vertical development
ReI: all
Ans: C
10558. Runway Visual Range (RVR) is:
A measured with ceilometers alongside the runway
B reported when meteorological visibility is less than 2000m
C reported in TAF and METAR
D usually better than meteorological visibility
ReI: all
Ans: D
15796. Which oI the Iollowing meteorological phenomena can rapidly change the
braking action oI a runway?
A MIFG
B FG
C HZ
D - FZRA
ReI: all
Ans: D
15818. What is a SPECI?
A An aerodrome Iorecast issued every 9 hours
B A selected special aerodrome weather report, issued when a signiIicant
change oI the weather conditions have been observed
C A routine aerodrome weather report issued every 3 hours
D A warning oI meteorological dangers at an aerodrome, issued only when
required
ReI: all
Ans: B
Looking at the chart, at what altitude above FrankIurt would you expect the
tropopause to be located?
A FL 410
B FL 360
C FL 330
D FL 390
ReI: all
Ans: B
Look at the chart. Assuming a normal vertical temperature gradient, at what
altitude will the Ireezinglevel above Shannon be Iound?
A FL 20
B FL 140
C FL 120
D FL 60
ReI: all
Ans: D
16548. The meaning oI RVR is:
A cross-wind component
B runway visual range
C meteorological visibility
D braking action
ReI: all
Ans: B
16561. Normally, temperature readings are taken at a height oI in a Stevenson
Screen:
A 4 It (1.25 m)
B 4m
C 10m
D 40cm
ReI: all
Ans: A
16562. A cup and remote transmitting vane Iorm the transmitting head oI the
electrical which enables a continuous record oI wind direction and speed
to be made on a moving chart.
A anemograph; anemometer
B anemometer; barograph
C anemometer; anemograph
D barograph; anemometer
ReI: all
Ans: C
16564. The three elements in a cloud report are:
A amount, cover, height oI base
B type, cover, amount
C amount, type, height oI base
D type, amount, cloud species
ReI: all
Ans: C
16565. Barometric tendency is measured on and recorded on
A an anemometer; an aneroid barometer
B an anemograph; an anemometer
C barograph; aneroid barometer
D aneroid barometer; barograph
ReI: all
Ans: D
16569. LFCG 221100Z 1219 22010KT 4500 RA BKN 010 OVC015 TEMPO 1500
RA OVC005 FM1430 29020G35KT 6000 SHRA BKN008TCU OVC015
TEMPO 1619 25010 KT 9999 NSW BKN020 PROB30 TEMPO 1619 1500
TSGR BKN007CB
What is the most likely visibility Ior landing at 1345Z?
A 4,500m
B 1,500m
C 6,000m
D 12,000m
ReI: all
Ans: A
16570. LFCG 221100Z 1219 22010KT 4500 RA BKN010 OVC015
TEMPO 1200 RA OVC005
FM1430 29020G35KT 6000 SHRA BKN008TCU OVC015
TEMPO 1619 25010 KT 9999 NSW BKN020 PROB30
TEMPO 1619 1500 TSGR BKN007CB
What is the lowest cloud base you may encounter at 1345Z?
A 1,000 It
B 500 It
C 700 It
D 12,000 It
ReI: all
Ans: B
For 1300 UTC select a METAR which you consider to be most appropriate to
position 'T:
A 19010KT 6000 RA BKN016 OVC090 08/06 Q1004
B 24020KT 5000 RA BKN100 11/10 Q1002
C 18015KT 9999 SCT020 03/01 Q1000
D 27030KT 8000 SCT020 07/03 Q1004
ReI: all
Ans: A
Which oI the Iollowing METAR`s reIlect the weather conditions expected at
Brussels airport (EBBR) at 1200 UTC?
A 21014KT 5000 RA BKN015 OVC030 15/12 Q1011 NOSIG
B 28010KT 9999 BKN030 22/11 Q1016 NOSIG
C VRB03KT 8000 BKN280 19/12 Q1012 BECMG 3000 BR
D 19022G46KT 1200TSGR BKN003 BKN015 17/14 Q1014 BECMG
NSW
ReI: all
Ans: A
OI the Iour radio surroundings, select the one that indicates low stratus:
A 3
B 1
C 2
D 4
ReI: all
Ans: A
24214. A METAR message is valid
A at the time oI observation
B Ior 2 hours
C Ior the hour Iollowing the observation
D Ior 9 hours
ReI: all
Ans: A
24277. How is a ceiling deIined?
A Height above ground or water oI the highest layer oI cloud or obscuring
phenomena aloIt that covers 4 oktas or more oI the sky
B Height above ground or water oI the lowest layer oI cloud independent on
the amount oI clouds
C Height above ground or water oI the lowest layer oI cloud that contributes
to the overall overcast
D Height above ground or water oI the lowest layer oI cloud below 20000 It
covering more than halI oI the sky
ReI: all
Ans: D
24281. In a METAR message, BR and HZ mean respectively:
A BR mist HZ widespread dust
B BR Iog HZ haze
C BR mist HZ smoke
D BR mist HZ haze
ReI: all
Ans: D
24282. In a METAR message, the wind group is 23010 MPS. This means:
A Wind Irom 230
o
magnetic at 10 miles per hour
B Wind Irom 230
o
true at 10 miles per hour
C Wind Irom 230
o
magnetic at 20 knots
D Wind Irom 230
o
true at 20 knots
ReI: all
Ans: D
24292. In the METAR code the abbreviation VC indicates:
A volcanic ash
B present weather within the approach area
C present weather within a range oI 8 km, but not at the airport
D present weather at the airport
ReI: all
Ans: C
24293. In the METAR code the abbreviation VCBLDU means:
A an active dust storm
B blowing dust in the vicinity
C an active sandstorm
D an active dust and sand storm
ReI: all
Ans: B
24352. The temperature at the surIace is given as 15
o
C and at 4000 It it is 9
o
C the
state oI this layer is said to be:
B conditionally unstable
C stable
D unstable
ReI: all
Ans: C
24356. The visibility transmitted in a METAR is:
A given by transmissometer when the visibility is below 1500 metres
B the maximum determined by a meteorologist in a 360
o
scan at the horizon
C the lowest observed in a 360
o
scan Irom the meteorological station
D measured by an observer counting the number oI lights visible on the
runway
ReI: all
Ans: C
24362. What does the code R24R/P1500 mean?
A Snow clearance in progress on RWY 24 right, useable runway length
1500 metres
B RVR RWY 24 right below 1500 metres
C RVR RWY 24 right above 1500 metres
D RVR RWY 24 right 1500 metres
ReI: all
Ans: C
24374. What is the best approximation Ior the wind speed at Ilight level 250?
A By simple interpolation oI wind inIormation available Irom the 500 and
300 hPa charts
B By interpolation oI the wind inIormation available Irom the 500 and 300
hPa charts, while also considering the maximum wind inIormation Iound
on the SigniIicant Weather Chart
C By reading wind direction and speed Irom the 500 hPa chart
D By reading wind direction and speed Irom the 300 hPa chart
ReI: all
Ans: B
24378. What is the lowest cloud base that can be expected Irom the Iorecast Ior 1500
UTC?
KCHS 280430Z 280606 VRB05KT 4000 BR SCT005 OVC013 PROB40
SHRA BECMG 1314 9000 SHRA OVC015 PROB40 TEMPO 1416
VRB15G25KT 1600 TSRA OVC010CB BECMG 1618 26010KT BKN030
BECMG
A 3000 Ieet
B 1000 Ieet
C 1300 Ieet
D 1500 Ieet
ReI: all
Ans: B
24379. What is the lowest possible cloud base Iorecast Ior 2300 UTC?
EDDF 272200Z 280624 VRB05KT 4000 BR SCT005 OVC013 BECMG
1314 9000 SHRA OVC015 PROB40 TEMPO 1416 VRB15G25KT 1600
TSRA OVC010CB BECMG 1618 26010KT BKN030 BECMG 2122
CAVOK
A 5000 Ieet
B 3000 Ieet
C 500 Ieet
D 1500 Ieet
ReI: all
Ans: A
24381. What is the lowest visibility Iorecast at ETA Zurich 1430 UTC?
LSZH 260900Z 261019 20018G30KT 9999 RA SCT050 BKN080 TEMPO
1215 23012KT 6000 DZ BKN015 BKN030 BECMG 1518 23020G35KT
4000 RA OVC010
A 10 km
B 6 NM
C 4 km
D 6 km
ReI: all
Ans: D
24394. What visibility is most likely to be experienced at 1400 UTC?
1314 9000 SHRA OVC015 PROB40 TEMPO 1416 VRB15G25KT 1600
CAVOK
A 1600 metres
B 4000 metres
C 1000 metres
D 9000 metres
ReI: all
Ans: D
24413. Which oI the Iollowing extracts oI weather reports could be, in accordance
with the regulations, abbreviated to 'CAVOK?
(MSA minus airport elevation equals: LSZB 10000 It, LSZH 8000 It, LSGG
12000 It, LFSB 6000 It)
A LSZH 26024G52KT 9999 BKN060 17/14 Q1012 RETS TEMPO 5000
TSRA
B LSGG 22003KT 9999 SCT120 KBN280 09/08 Q1026 BECMG 5000
BR
C LSZB 30004KT 9999 SCT090 10/09 Q1006 NOSIG
D LFSB 00000KT 9000 SCT080 22/15 Q1022 NOSIG
ReI: all
Ans: B
24427. Which oI the Iollowing statements is an interpretation oI the SIGMET?
LSAS SIGMET 2 VALID 030700/031100 LSZH- SWITZERLAND FIR/UIR
MOD TO SEV CAT FCST N OF ALPS BTN FL 260/380 STNR INTSF
A Moderate to severe clear air turbulence to be expected north oI the Alps.
Intensity increasing. Danger zone between FL 260 and FL 380
B Zone oI moderate to severe turbulence moving towards the area north oI
the Alps. Intensity increasing. Pilots advised to cross this area above FL
260
C Severe turbulence observed below FL 260 north oI the Alps. Pilots
advised to cross this area above FL 380
D Moderate to severe clear air turbulence oI constant intensity to be
expected north oI the Alps
ReI: all
Ans: A
24435. Which oI the Iollowing weather reports could be, in accordance with the
regulations, abbreviated to 'CAVOK?
A 27019G37KT 9999 BKN050 18/14 Q1016 NOSIG
B 34004KT 7000 MIFG SCT260 09/08 Q1029 BECMG 1600
C 00000KT 0100 FG VV001 11/11 Q1025 BECMG 0500
D 26012KT 8000 SHRA BKN025 16/12 Q1018 NOSIG
ReI: all
Ans: A
24452. While appreciating your destination aerodrome you receive the Iollowing
message:
RVR runway 23: 400m
This inIormation indicates the
A portion oI runway which a pilot on the threshold oI any oI the runways
would see, with runway 23 in service
B visibility on runway 23
C length oI runway which a pilot in an aircraIt on the ground would see, on
the threshold oI runway 23
D minimum visibility at this aerodrome, with runway 23 being the one in
service
ReI: all
Ans: C
24453. Why can the Iollowing METAR not be abbreviated to CAVOK?
DLLO 121550Z 31018G30KT 9999 FEW060TCU BKN070 14/08 Q1016
TEMPO 4000 TS
A Because the cloud base in below the highest minimum sector altitude
B Because there are gusts reported
C Because towering cumulus are observed
D Because thunderstorms are Iorecast temporary Ior the next 2 hours
ReI: all
Ans: A
OI the Iour radio soundings, select the one that indicates ground Iog:
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
Ans: B
25634. The radiosonde can directly measure:
A below 5 kt
B between 10 and 15 kt
C between 5 and 10 kt
D above 15 kt
Ans: A
050-10-02 Weather charts
The weather most likely to be experienced at position 'A is:
A cumulus, cumulonimbus clouds, heavy rain or snow showers, medium to
strong winds
B clear skies, good visibility in light winds
C mainly overcast with stratus or stratocumulus and drizzle, medium to
strong winds
D radiation Iog, low stratus, drizzle, no medium or upper cloud, light wind
ReI: all
Ans: C
2847. In what hPa range is an upper weather chart Ior FL 340 situated?
A 500 400 hPa
B 600 500 hPa
C 300 200 hPa
D 400 300 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: C
On which route oI Ilight would you expect no icing at FL 180?
A Zurich-Hamburg
B Zurich-Madrid
C Hamburg-Stockholm
D Zurich-Vienna
ReI: all
Ans: C
The cold Iront is indicated at position:
A A
B B
C C
D D
ReI: all
Ans: B
The warm sector is indicated by letter:
A A
B B
C D
D C
ReI: all
Ans: D
9649. When planning a Ilight at FL 110, which upper wind and temperature chart
would be nearest you rIlight level?
A 300 hPa
B 850 hPa
C 700 hPa
D 500 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: C
Which oI the Iollowing best describes Zone B?
A Col
B Ridge oI high pressure
C Depression
D Trough oI low pressure
ReI: all
Ans: A
9680. II you are planning a Ilight at FL 290, which oI these upper wind and
temperature charts would be nearest your Ilight level?
A 850 hPa
B 500 hPa
C 700 hPa
D 300 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: D
9703. What positions are connected with contour lines on the weather chart?
A Positions with the same air density
B Positions with the same thickness between two constant pressure levels
C Positions with the same height in a chart oI constant pressure
D Positions with the same wind velocity
ReI: all
Ans: C
9713. (ReIer to Iigure 050-105A)
According to ICAO, which symbol indicates severe icing?
A 1
B 4
C 5
D 6
ReI: all
Ans: A
Which oI the Iollowing best describes Zone C?
A Ridge oI high pressure
B Col
C Trough oI low pressure
D Depression
ReI: all
Ans: A
10449. Which constant pressure altitude chart is standard Ior a FL 300?
A 500 hPa
B 200 hPa
C 700 hPa
D 300 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: D
10456. II you are planning a Ilight at FL 170, which oI these upper wind and
temperature charts would be nearest your Ilight level?
A 300 hPa
B 500 hPa
C 850 hPa
D 700 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: B
10472. On which oI the Iollowing aviation weather charts can a pilot most easily Iind
a jet stream?
A Upper air chart
B Wind/temperature chart
C SurIace chart
D SigniIicant weather chart
ReI: all
Ans: D
What does the symbol indicate on a signiIicant weather chart?
A The centre oI a tropopause high, where the tropopause is at FL 400
B The centre oI a high pressure area at 400 hPa
C The upper limit oI signiIicant weather at FL 400
D The lower limit oI the tropopause
ReI: all
Ans: A
According to ICAO, which symbol indicates a tropical revoving storm?
A 2
B 7
C 10
D 6
ReI: all
Ans: A
Which oI the Iollowing best describes Zone D?
A Anti-cyclone
B Ridge oI high pressure
C Depression
ReI: all
Ans: C
A 200 hPa
B 300 hPa
C 500 hPa
D 700 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: C
A 700 hPa
B 300 hPa
C 500 hPa
D 200 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: D
10524. Which weather chart gives inIormation about icing and the height oI the
Ireezing level?
A SurIace chart
B 500 hPa chart
C 700 hPa chart
D SigniIicant weather chart
ReI: all
Ans: D
A 850 hPa
B 700 hPa
C 500 hPa
D 300 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: B
10535. How are well separated CB clouds described on the SigniIicant Weather
Chart?
A ISOL CB
B EMBD CB
C FREQ CB
D OCNL CB
ReI: all
Ans: D
10538. In which meteorological Iorecast chart is inIormation about CAT regions
Iound?
A 300 hPa chart
B 24 hour surIace Iorecast
C 500 hPa chart
D SigniIicant Weather Chart
ReI: all
Ans: D
10543. What inIormation is given on a SigniIicant Weather Chart?
A The signiIicant weather in a period 3 hours beIore and 3 hours aIter the
time given on the chart
B The signiIicant weather that is observed at the time given on the chart
C The signiIicant weather Iorecast Ior the time given on the chart
D The signiIicant weather Iorecast Ior a period 6 hours aIter the time given
on the chart
ReI: all
Ans: C
10544. How is the direction and speed oI upper winds described in Iorecasts?
A The direction is relative to magnetic north and the speed is in miles per
hour
B The direction is relative to magnetic north and the speed is in knots
C The direction is relative to true north and the speed is in knots
D The direction is relative to true north and the speed is in miles per hour
ReI: all
Ans: C
A 850 hPa
B 700 hPa
C 500 hPa
D 300 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: A
You are Ilying Irom Munich to Amsterdam. Which oI the Iollowing Ilight
levels would you choose in order to avoid turbulence and icing?
A FL 140
B FL 260
C FL 320
D FL 300
ReI: all
Ans: B
What is the average wind at FL 160 between Zurich and Rome?
A 020/50
B 050/40
C 200/40
D 350/40
ReI: all
Ans: C
The attached chart shows the weather conditions on the ground at 1200 UTC
on October 10. Which oI the Iollowing reports reIlects weather development
at Zurich airport?
A TAF LSZH 101601 05020G35KT 8000 BKN01S TEMPO 1720 05018KT
0300 SHSN W002
22025G40KT 1600 SNRA BKN003 OVC015
C TAF LSZH 101601 32008KT 9999 SCT030TCU TEMPO 2201
D TAF LSZH 101601 VRB02KT 8000 SCT280 BECMG 1618 00000KT
3500 MIFG BECMG 1820 1500 BCFG BECMG 2022 0100 FG W001
ReI: all
Ans: D
15835. The upper wind and temperatue chart oI 250 hPa corresponds, in a standard
atmosphere, to about:
A 39,000 It
B 30,000 It
C 32,000 It
D 34,000 It
ReI: all
Ans: D
15842. When planning a Ilight at FL 60, which upper wind and temperature chart
would be nearest your Ilight level?
A 500 hPa
B 300 hPa
C 850 hPa
D 700 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: C
Select Irom the map the average wind Ior the route Zurich-Rome at FL 110:
A 230/10
B 200/30
C 040/10
D 250/20
ReI: all
Ans: A
16356. The 500 mb contour chart is equivalent to Flight Level:
A FL 300
B FL 90
C FL 50
D FL 180
ReI: all
Ans: D
16362. The lines on a contour chart join points at:
A equal pressure
B equal temperature
C equal height
D equal humidity
ReI: all
Ans: C
Considering the North Atlantic route Irom the Azores to Bermuda, the mean
height oI the tropical tropopause during summer is approximately:
A 33,000 It
B 39,000 It
C 51,000 It
D 60,000 It
ReI: all
Ans: C
Considering the sector Rom to 25oN on the route indicated, what mean upper
winds may be expected at FL 300 during winter?
A Easterlies at 40 kt
B Variable easterlies
C Light westerlies
D Westerly jet streams in excess oI 70 kt
ReI: all
Ans: D
The air mass aIIecting positon 'A is most likely to be:
A Continental tropical
B Maritime polar
C Continental polar
D Maritime tropical
ReI: all
Ans: B
The air mass aIIecting position 'C is most likely to be:
B Maritime tropical
C Maritime polar
D Continental polar
ReI: all
Ans: B
The air mass aIIecting position 'S is most likely to be:
A Maritime polar and unstable
B Maritime tropical and stable
C Maritime polar and stable
D Continental tropical and unstable
ReI: all
Ans: B
The air mass aIIecting position 'P is most likely to be:
A Maritime tropical
B Maritime polar
C Continental tropical
D Continental polar
ReI: all
Ans: D
The air mass aIIecting position 'R is most likely to be:
A Maritime tropical
B Maritime polar
C Continental polar
D Continental tropical
ReI: all
Ans: D
The weather most likely to be experienced at position 'S is:
A little or no cloud hazy
B morning Iog liItig to low stratus
C OVC SC
D Irequent heavy showers oI rain or snow
ReI: all
Ans: D
The weather most likely to be experienced at position 'A is:
A advection Iog
B clear skies radiation Iog Iorming overnight
C snow showers gale Iorce wind
D continuous drizzle and hill Iog
ReI: all
Ans: C
The occurrence oI Ireezing rain at FL 60 is most likely in square:
A 2D
B 2A
C 3B
D 3C
ReI: all
Ans: D
The weather most likely to be experienced at position 'S is:
A increasing AS and NS with moderate to heavy rain
B scattered thunderstorms and good visibility
C overcast with drizzle and orographic Iog
D small amounts oI CU with generally good visibility
ReI: all
Ans: C
What Ilight conditions are most likely to be experienced in square 2B by an
aircraIt at FL 120?
A IMC in NS with risk oI light icing
B VMC below an overcast oI AS and CS, generally smooth air
C IMC in layers oI AS and isolated CB risk oI severe turbulence and icing
D VMC above layers oI ST and SC, generally stable conditions
ReI: all
Ans: D
For an aircraIt making an approach to an airIield located in square 3B, the
most likely weather conditions are:
A showers oI rain and hail
B moderate continuous rain
C low cloud, mist
D scattered AC base 2000 It, good visibility
ReI: all
Ans: C
For an aircraIt making an approach to an airIield located in square 3B, away
Irom the vicinity oI the Ironts, the most likely weather conditions in winter
are:
A generally overcast, moderate continuous rain and risk oI low level wind
shear
B scattered SC and CU, good visibility
C poor visibility in mist and drizzle
D prolonged periods oI heavy rain and hail
ReI: all
Ans: C
The weather most likely to be experienced near to position 'A is:
A overcast layer cloud rain later
B advection Iog and drizzle
C Irequent showers oI rain and snow, good visibility outside precipitation
D clear skies radiation Iog at night
ReI: all
Ans: C
The weather most likely to be experienced at position 'B is:
A early morning Iog liIting to low stratus later
B advection Iog and drizzle
C poor visibility in anty-cyclonic circulation
D Irequent showers oI rain or snow
ReI: all
Ans: D
The weather most likely to be experienced at position 'B is:
A mainly overcast with stratus or stratocumulus, drizzle
B scattered stratocumulus with good visibility
C Irequent showers oI rain or snow, good visibility outside showers
D clear skies, moderate wind, good visibility
ReI: all
Ans: C
The weather most likely to be experienced on the coast near position 'Q is:
A mainly clear skies with Iog developing overnight
B mainly overcast with poor visibility
C thundery showers particularly at night
D showery with generally good visibility
ReI: all
Ans: D
The pressure system at position 'D is a:
A secondary low
B col
C trough oI low pressure
D ridge oI high pressure
ReI: all
Ans: B
The dotted line designated 'Z represents the:
A mean position oI the inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ) during July
B mean position oI the inter-tropical convegency zone (ITCZ) during
January
C northerly limit oI the sub-tropical jet stream during July
D northerly limit oI the SE trade winds during January
ReI: all
Ans: A
The dotted line labelled 'Y represents the:
A axis oI the sub-tropical jet stream during January
B mean position oI the inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ) during
January
C mean position oI the inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ) during July
D axis oI the equatorial jet stream during July
ReI: all
Ans: B
The weather most likely to be experienced at position 'R is:
A overcast with drizzle and hill Iog
B early morning Iog liIting to low stratus
C increasing amounts oI AS and NS heavy rain
D Iine and warm at Iirst AC castellanus and CB in late aIternoon with
thunderstorms
ReI: all
Ans: D
For an aircraIt making an approach to an airIield which is not situation near
high ground, in the vicinity oI the active Iront in square 3B, a potential hazard
exists in the Iorm oI:
A radiation Iog
B low level wind shear
C rotor streaming
D clear air turbulence (CAT)
ReI: all
Ans: B
The Iront at the bottom oI the diagram, south oI position C, is:
A an occlusion on the surIace
B a warm Iront
C an occlusion above the surIace
D a cold Iront
ReI: all
Ans: A
The air mass at position 'X is most likely to be:
A Maritime polar
B Maritime tropical
C Continental polar
ReI: all
Ans: B
The air mass type indicated by arrow number 4 is designated:
A Continental polar
B Maritime tropical
C Maritime polar
ReI: all
Ans: B
The air mass aIIecting position 'R is most likely to be:
A Maritime tropical
B Continental polar
C Continental tropical
D Maritime polar
ReI: all
Ans: D
For an aircraIt at FL 80, ahead oI the Iront in square 2D, the expected Ilight
conditions are:
A IMC in cumuliIorm cloud, moderate turbulence with a risk oI rime icing
B overcast skies, moderate to heavy turbulence with the possibility oI
thunderstorms
C below AS type cloud, generally smooth air with light precipitation
D high C1 and CS type cloud, light turbulence and poor visibility
ReI: all
Ans: C
For an aircraIt at FL 40, approaching the Iront (square 3C) Irom the direction
oI square 3D a potential hazard exists beIore reaching the Iront in the Iorm oI:
A clear ice accretion to the airIrame
B severe turbulence associated with CB
C severe turbulence and wind shear
D severe down draIts Irom subsiding air
ReI: all
Ans: A
What conditions are most likely to prevail at an aerodrome located in square
3B?
A Mainly overcast at 8000 It, visibility less than 5 km in continuous
moderate rain
B Broken CU base 2000 It, visibility more than 5 km, occasional showers oI
rain or snow
C 6-8 oktas SC and ST, visibility moderate to poor in drizzle
D Intermittent thunderstorms otherwise generally clear skies with good
visibility
ReI: all
Ans: C
When Iront 'G passes position 'T the surIace wind should:
A veer and decrease
B veer and increase
C back and increase
D back and decrease
ReI: all
Ans: B
The pressure distribution located mainly in square 2A is a:
A trough oI low pressure
B col
C ridge oI high pressure
D depression
ReI: all
Ans: C
From indications shown on the chart, when Iront 'S passes position 'V the
urIace wind should:
A back and decrease
B veer and increase
C back and remain more or less at the same speed
D veer and remain more or less at the same speed
ReI: all
Ans: D
By the time the Iront 'Z has passed point 'Q the surIace wind will have:
A veered and increased
B veered and decreased
C backed and increased
D backed and decreased
ReI: all
Ans: A
The temperature deviation Irom ISA (to the nearest
o
C) overhead Charleston
t FL 340 is:
A - 3
B - 5
C - -5
D - -7
ReI: all
Ans: B
At 40
o
N 70
o
W, the Iorecast wind is:
A 270
o
/95 kt
B 320
o
/40 kt
C 240
o
/90 kt
D 280
o
/70 kt
ReI: all
Ans: A
At 40
o
N 20
o
W, the Iorecast wind at FL 390 is:
A 090
o
/45 kt
B 060
o
/45 kt
C 070
o
/30 kt
D 270
o
/45 kt
ReI: all
Ans: A
The Iront located Irom 10
o
W to 10
o
E is most likely to be:
A a quasi-stationary Iront
B an active warm Iront moving north
C an active occlusion moving south
D a cold Iront moving south
ReI: all
Ans: A
The Iront labelled 'E is a:
A cold Iront
B warm Iront
C warm occlusion
D cold occlusion
ReI: all
Ans: A
Considering the route between Valencia and Charleston at FL 340, the Iorecast
mean temperature is:
A - -45
o
C
B - -50
o
C
C - -55
o
C
D - -40
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: B
What is the average wind Iorecast Ior FL 300 between Edinburgh and Madrid?
A 180/20
B 300/45
C 240/25
D 280/30
ReI: all
Ans: D
What is the average temperature diIIerence Irom ISA at FL 300 between
Edinburgh and Madrid?
A - 2
o
C
B - 12
o
C
C - -2
o
C
D - -12
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: C
The average Iorecast wind Ior the leg Irom Madrid to Dhahran at FL 390 is:
A 270/50
B 270/30
C 320/70
D 310/50
ReI: all
Ans: A
What is the average temperature diIIerence Irom ISA at FL 390 between
Madrid and Dhahran?
A - -1
o
C
B - 5
o
C
C - -5
o
C
D - 2
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: A
Flight Irom Lisbon (LPPT) to Kingston (MKJP). At 40
o
N 20
o
W, the
temperature deviation Irom ISA at FL 390 is:
A 0
o
C
B - 6
o
C
C - 2
o
C
D - -2
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: A
Flight Irom Lisbon (LPPT) to Kingston (MKJP). Considering the route
segment between 60
o
W and 70
o
W, at FL 390 the Iorecast mean temperature
is:
A -52
o
C
B - -55
o
C
C - -58
o
C
D - -61
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: B
The mean wind that may be expected to aIIect the route segment Irom the
coast oI SE England to Geneva at FL 270 is:
A 245/55
B 240/90
C 270/70
D 220/70
ReI: all
Ans: D
The mean temperature that may be expected to aIIect that segment oI the route
Irom the coast oI SE England to Geneva at FL 270 is:
A - -34
o
C
B - -38
o
C
C - -30
o
C
D - -42
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: B
At FL 300 between Geneva and Tunis, what mean wind would be most likely?
A 245/50
B 225/25
C 265/40
D 265/25
ReI: all
Ans: A
In appendix are shown Iour sections oI the 700 hPa wind chart. The diagram
representing most accurately the wind direction and speed is:
A 210
o
/30 kt (diagram B)
B 030
o
/30 kt (diagram A)
C 030
o
/30 kt (diagram C)
D 210
o
/30 kt (diagram D)
ReI: all
Ans: B
According to the extract oI the surIace isobar map, the surIace wind direction
over the sea is approximately:
A 140
o
B 110
o
C 310
o
D 220
o
ReI: all
Ans: A
On a SigniIicant Weather Chart, hail is represented by symbol:
A 1
B 4
C 2
D 3
ReI: all
Ans: B
What is the classiIication oI the air mass aIIecting position 'Q?
B Maritime polar
C Continental polar
D Maritime tropical
ReI: all
Ans: D
24175. (ReIer to Iigure 050-105B)
Which oI the Iollowing symbols represents a squall line?
A Symbol 5
B Symbol 3
C Symbol 4
D Symbol 2
ReI: all
Ans: A
What is the approximate height oI the tropopause between KeIlavik and
Helsinki?
A FL 360
B FL 350
C FL 300
D FL 320
ReI: all
Ans: D
At what Ilight level is the jet stream core that is situated over northern
Scandinavia?
A FL 330
B FL 280
C FL 360
D FL 300
ReI: all
Ans: B
24181. (Reer to Iigure 050-73)
At what approximate Ilight level is the tropopause over FrankIurt?
A FL 350
B FL 300
C FL 330
D FL 240
ReI: all
Ans: C
The temperature at FL 330 overhead London will be:
A - -57
o
C
B - -39
o
C
C - -33
o
C
D - -45
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: D
What is the average temperature at FL 160 between Oslo and Paris?
A - -25
o
C
B - -23
o
C
C - -15
o
C
D - -19
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: D
What is the speed oI the Iront located over France?
A 15 kt
B 25 kt
C 10 kt
D 30 kt
ReI: all
Ans: A
Continuous Ireezing rain is observed at an airIield. Which oI the Iour
diagrams is most likely to reIlect temperatures above the airIield concerned?
A Diagram 3
B Diagram 4
C Diagram 2
D Diagram 1
ReI: all
Ans: B
A convergence line is indicated by:
A C
B B
C A
D D
ReI: all
Ans: C
According to ICAO, which symbol indicates danger to an aircraIt Ilying
according to instrument Ilight rules (IFR)?
A Symbol 1
B Symbol 4
C Symbol 2
D Symbol 3
ReI: all
Ans: C
A Symbol 6
B Symbol 9
C Symbol 3
D Symbol 7
ReI: all
Ans: C
Select Irom the map the average wind Ior the route FrankIurt Rome at FL
170:
A 230/40
B 200/50
C 050/40
D 030/35
ReI: all
Ans: A
II you are Ilying Irom Zurich to London at FL 240, what conditions can you
expect at cruising altitude?
A Flight largely in cloud; no turbulence
B Moderate or severe turbulence and icing
C Prolonged severe turbulence and icing throughout the Ilight
D CAT Ior the Iirst halI oI the Ilight
ReI: all
Ans: B
Judging by the chart, what wind speeds can you expect at FL 310 above
London?
A 90 kt
B 300 kt
C 140 kt
D 100 km/h
ReI: all
Ans: A
Which oI these statements is true?
A Turbulence is likely to be encountered at FL 400 over Malaga (LEMG)
B Freezing level above London (EGLL) is higher than FL 065
C The Iront to the east oI Paris (LEPO) is moving south
D Local snow and severe aircraIt icing can be expected over Germany
ReI: all
Ans: D
On which oI these routes would you not need to worry about icing at FL 170?
A Paris Lisbon
B Madrid Vienna
C London Stockholm
D Zurich Athens
ReI: all
Ans: C
This chart shows the weather situation at 0600 UTC on May 23. Which oI the
ollowing reports reIlects weather development at Geneva Airport?
A TAF LSGG 230600Z 230716 23016KT 8000 RA BKN030 OVC070
BECMG 0810 5000 RA BKN020 OVC050 TEMPO 1012 3000 RA
BKN010 OVC030 BECMG 1215 25014KT 8000 SCT030 BKN090
B TAF LSGG 230600Z 230716 05014KT 5000 BR OVC015 BECMG 0810
8000 BKN018 BECMG 1013 05015G30KT 9999 SCT025
C TAF LSGG 230600Z 230716 26012KT 9999 SCT030 BKN080 TEMPO
1013 25020G35KT 3000 TSRA BKN030CB BECMG 1316 VRB02KT
3000 BCFG SCT100
D TAF LSGG 230600Z 230716 VRB03KT 6000 SCT020 BECMG 0811
23005KT 9999 SCT025TCU PROB 40 TEMPO 1216 34012G30KT 3000
TSRA BKN020CB
ReI: all
Ans: A
Which oI the Iollowing statements is true?
A The moderate icing conditions overhead Zurich are Iorecast in a layer
between FL 140 and above the limit oI the chart
B The wind speed in the core oI the jet stream near Bordeaux (B) is about 90
kt
C The west part oI the Iront system over Spain moves to the south with 10 kt
and the eastern part oI that Iront over Spain moves to the north
D On a Ilight Irom Copenhagen to Amsterdam you have not to worry about
moderate and/or severe turbulence at FL 100
ReI: all
Ans: B
II you are Ilying Irom Zurich to London at FL 130 between 0600 and 0900
UTC, what can you expect at cruising level?
A You will be out oI clouds more oI three quarters oI your Ilight
B A strong wind Irom the right with 90 kt at the crossing oI the core oI the
jet stream
C You will arrive at your destination beIore you have to cross the warm
Iront
D Moderate icing about halI way along the route
ReI: all
Ans: D
24308. On an upper wind and temperature chart:
A the wind increases Irom south to north
B the temperature is constant all over the chart
C the height is constant all over the chart
D the pressure is constant all over the chart
ReI: all
Ans: D
A convergence line is indicated by:
A Sector A
B Sector B
C Sector C
D Sector D
ReI: all
Ans: A
The warm sector is indicated by:
A Sector A
B Sector B
C Sector C
D Sector D
ReI: all
Ans: C
Which oI the Iollowing best describes Zone A?
A Trough oI low pressure
B Cold Front
C Ridge oI high pressure
D Depression
ReI: all
Ans: A
Which oI the Iollowing best describes Zone B?
B Cold Front
C Depression
ReI: all
Ans: B
Which oI the Iollowing best describes Zone C?
B Cold Front
C Trough oI low pressure
D Depression
ReI: all
Ans: A
Which oI the Iollowing best describes Zone D?
B Trough oI low pressure
C Anti-cyclone
D Depression
ReI: all
Ans: D
What does zone A depict?
A A trough
B A ridge
C The warm sector
D The Cold Front
ReI: all
Ans: A
What does zone C depict?
A A trough
B A ridge
C The warm sector
D The Cold Front
ReI: all
Ans: C
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
ReI: all
Ans: C
A D
B C
C B
D A
ReI: all
Ans: B
Which airport has the biggest probability Ior rain at 1200 UTC?
A LIRF
B LEMD
C LFPO
D LOWW
ReI: all
Ans: C
Which airport has the biggest probability Ior the Iormation oI Iog the
Iollowing night?
A ENFB
B EKCH
C LFPO
D EINN
ReI: all
Ans: C
A A high pressure area over France
B A westerly wave over Central Europe
C South Ioehn
D North Ioehn
ReI: all
Ans: B
Where do the westerly wves occur in this picture?
A In Central Europe
B Over Scandinavia
C In the Mediterranean
D Over the Baltics
ReI: all
Ans: B
Assuming a normal vertical temperature gradient, at what altitude will the
Ireezing level above Tunis be Iound?
A FL 100
B FL 20
C FL 180
D FL 260
ReI: all
Ans: A
What is the mean temperature deviation Irom ISA Ior the route FrankIurt-
Rome at FL 180?
A 4
o
C colder than ISA
B 4
o
C warmer than ISA
C 10
o
C colder than ISA
D 10
o
C warmer than ISA
ReI: all
Ans: A
What is the average temperature Ior the route Geneva-Stockholm, FL 260?
A - -55
o
C
B - -51
o
C
C - -63
o
C
D - -47
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: D
Over Paris at what Ilight level would you expect to Iind the tropopause
according to the map?
A FL 300
B FL 330
C FL 150
D FL 280
ReI: all
Ans: A
On which oI the Iollowing routes can you expect icing to occur, on the basis oI
the chart?
A Hamburg Oslo
B Rome FrankIurt
C Tunis Rome
D Copenhagen Helsinki
ReI: all
Ans: A
Looking at the chart, at what altitude above FrankIurt would you expect the
tropopause to be located?
A FL 360
B FL 410
C FL 330
D FL 390
ReI: all
Ans: A
On which oI these routes would you not have to worry about turbulence at FL
240?
A Rome Berlin
B Zurich Rome
C Zurich Athens
D Shannon Hamburg
ReI: all
Ans: D
You are Ilying Irom Munich to Amsterdam. Which oI the Iollowing Ilight
levels would you choose in order to avoid turbulence and icing?
A FL 260
B FL 320
C FL 180
D FL 140
ReI: all
Ans: A
What is the temperature deviation in degrees Celsius, Irom the ICAO Standard
Atmosphere overhead FrankIurt?
A ISA -13
o
C
B ISA -2
o
C
C ISA 13
o
C
D ISA 2
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: A
State the temperature deviation to ISA over Copenhagen at FL 140:
A 8
o
C colder than ISA
B 4
o
C warmer than ISA
C 8
o
C warmer than ISA
D 12
o
C colder than ISA
ReI: all
Ans: A
A Symbol 7
B Symbol 5
C Symbol 10
D Symbol 3
Ans: D
25611. Which oI the Iollowing symbols represents a thunderstorm?
A Symbol 3
B Symbol 4
C Symbol 9
D Symbol 1
Ans: A
A Symbol 7
B Symbol 1
C Symbol 8
D Symbol 9
Ans: D
A FL 300
B FL 330
C FL 150
D FL 280
ReI: all
Ans: A
What wind is Iorecast at FL 390 over Paris?
A 210/40
B 240/20
C 030/40
D 190/40
ReI: all
Ans: A
A FL 330
B FL 310
C FL 300
D FL 280
ReI: all
Ans: C
To what extend is Zurich covered by clouds?
A 3 to 5 oktas
B 5 to 8 oktas
C 1 to 4 oktas
D 5 to 7 oktas
ReI: all
Ans: B
Which oI the Iollowing best describes Zone A?
B Trough oI low pressure
C Depression
D Col
ReI: all
Ans: B
What pressure does an observer at point A encounter in the next hour?
A Rising pressure
B Falling pressure
C A pressure rise Iirst, then an immediate pressure drop
D No substantial pressure change
ReI: all
Ans: A
What pressure does an observer at point C encounter in the next hour?
A Rising pressure
B Falling pressure
C A pressure rise Iirst, then an immediate pressure drop
D No substantial pressure change
ReI: all
Ans: B
25620. (Reer to Iigure 050-104)
What temperature does an observer at point C encounter in the next hour?
A The temperature decreases
B The temperature increases
C The temperature Iirst increases and then decreases
D No substantial temperature change
ReI: all
Ans: B
25623. (ReIer to Iigue 050-105B)
Which oI the Iollowing symbols represents a squall line?
A Symbol 3
B Symbol 4
C Symbol 5
D Symbol 6
ReI: all
Ans: C
Flight Shannon to London. What amount and type oI cloud is Iorecast Ior the
eastern sector oI the route between Shannon and London at FL 220?
A Individual cumulonimbus
B Overcast nimbo layered cumulonimbus
C Scattered towering cumulus
D Scattered castellanus
ReI: all
Ans: A
To what extent is Munich covered by clouds?
A 5 to 8 oktas
B 1 to 4 oktas
C 5 to 7 oktas
D 3 to 5 oktas
ReI: all
Ans: A
An aircraIt is Ilying Irom Point A to Point B on the upper leel contour chart.
A Wind speed at A is higher than at B
B The true altitude will be higher at B than at A
C The true altitude will be higher at A than at B
D Wind speed at Paris is higher than at B
ReI: all
Ans: C
Which airport is most likely to have radiation Iog in the coming night?
A ESSA
B ENGM
C EKCH
D LSZH
ReI: all
Ans: d
II you are Ilying Irom Zurich to Shannon at FL 340, where will your cruising
altitude be?
A Constantly in the troposphere
B Constantly in the stratosphere
C First in the troposphere and later in the stratosphere
D In the stratosphere Ior part oI time
ReI: all
Ans: B
050-10-03 Information for flight planning
9628. Runway visual range can be reported in:
A a TAF
B a METAR
C a SIGMET
D both a TA and a METAR
ReI: all
Ans: B
9632. You receive the Iollowing METAR:
LSGG 0750Z 00000KT 0300 R05/0700N FG VV001 M02/M02 Q1014
NOSIG What will be the RVR at 0900 UTC?
A 300 m
B The RVR is unknown, because the NOSIG does not reIer to RVR
C 700 m
D 900 m
ReI: all
Ans: B
9633. When will the surIace wind in a METAR record a gust Iactor?
A When gusts are at least 10 knots above the mean wind speed
B When gusts are at least 15 knots above the mean wind speed
C With gusts oI at least 25 knots
D With gusts oI at least 35 knots
ReI: all
Ans: A
regulations, abbreviated to CAVOK?
A 29010KT 9999 SCT045TCU 16/12 Q1015 RESHRA NOSIG
B 24009KT 6000 RA SCT010 OVC030 12/11 Q1007 TEMPO 4000
C 15003KT 9999 BKN100 17/11 Q1024 NOSIG
D 04012G26KT 9999 BKN030 11/07 Q1024 NOSIG
ReI: all
Ans: C
9639. The Iollwing weather report EDDM 241332 VRB03KT 1500 HZ OVC004
BECMG 1517 00000KT 0500 FG VV002 TEMPO 2022 0400 FG VV001 is
a:
A METAR
B 24 hour TAF
C SPECI
D 9 hour TAF
ReI: all
Ans: D
9642. (ReIr to Iigure 050-67)
Over Madrid, what intensity oI turbulence and icing is Iorecast at FL 200?
A Moderate turbulence, moderate icing
B Moderate turbulence, light icing
C Severe turbulence, moderate icing
D Severe turbulence, severe icing
ReI: all
Ans: A
9643. Which oI the Iollowing phenomena should be described as precipitation at the
time they are observed?
A TS
B SA
C DZ
D SQ
ReI: all
Ans: C
9646. What is the meaning oI the expression 'FEW?
A 2-4 oktas cloud cover
B 1-2 oktas cloud cover
C 5-7 oktas cloud cover
D 1-3 oktas cloud cover
ReI: all
Ans: B
9647. In which oI the Iollowing METAR reports, is the probability oI Iog Iormatin in
the coming night the highest?
A 1850Z 15003KT 6000 SCT120 05/04 Q1032 BECMG 1600 BR
B 1850Z 21003KT 8000 SCT250 12/m08 Q1028 NOSIG
C 1850Z 06018G30KT 5000 OVC010 04/01 Q1024 NOSIG
D 1850Z 25010KT 4000 RA BKN012 OVC030 12/10 Q1006 TEMPO
1500
ReI: all
Ans: A
Select Irom the map the average temperature Ior the route Zurich-Lisboa at FL
200:
A - -33
o
C
B - -30
o
C
C - -41
o
C
D - -49
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: A
9652. Marseille InIormation gives you the Iollowing meteorological inIormation Ior
Ajaccio and Calvi Ior 16:00 UTC: Ajaccio: wind 360
o
/2 kt, visibility 2000m,
rain, BKN stratocumulus at 1000 It, OVC altostratus at 8000 It, QNH 1023
hPa,Calvi: wind 040
o
/2 kt, visibility 3000m, mist, FEW stratus at 500 It, SCT
stratocumulus at 2000 It, OVC altostratus at 9000 It, QNH 1023 hPa. The
ceilings (more than 4 oktas) are thereIore:
A 1000 It at Ajaccio and 2000 It at Calvi
B 1000 It at Ajaccio and 500 It at Calvi
C 8000 It at Ajaccio and 9000 It at Calvi
D 1000 It at Ajaccio and 9000 It at Calvi
ReI: all
Ans: D
9657. What is the meaning oI the abbreviation BKN?
A 6 8 oktas
B 3 4 oktas
C 5 7 oktas
D 8 oktas
ReI: all
Ans: C
9661. Compare the Iollowing TAF and VOLMET reports Ior Nice:
TAF 240716 VRB02KT CAVOK 0920Z 13012KT 8000 SCT040CB
BKN100 20/18 Q1015 TEMPO TS
What can be concluded Irom the diIIerences between the two reports:
A That the weather in Nice aIter 0920 is also likely to be as predicted in the
TAF
B That the weather conditions at 0920 were actually predicted in the TAF
C That the weather at Nice is clearly more volatile than the TAF could have
predicted earlier in the morning
D That the VOLMET speaker has got his locations mixed up, because there
is no way the latest VOLMET report could be so diIIerent Irom the TAF
ReI: all
Ans: C
9662. What units are used to report vertical wind shear?
A kt
B kt/100 It
C m/100 It
D m/sec
ReI: all
Ans: B
In what height range and at what intensity could you encounter turbulence in
CAT area n
o
2?
A From FL 220 to FL 400, moderate
B From FL 240 to FL 370, light
C From below FL 130 to FL 270, light
D From FL 250 to FL 320, moderate
ReI: all
Ans: A
9666. What does the abbreviation 'NOSIG mean?
A No signiIicant changes
B No report received
C No weather related problems
D Not signed by the meteorologist
ReI: all
Ans: A
On which oI these routes would you have to worry about turbulence at FL
340?
A Rome Berlin
B Zurich Rome
C Zurich Athens
D Shannon Hamburg
ReI: all
Ans: D
9668. A SPECI is:
A an aviation routine weather report
B an aviation selected special weather report
C a warning Ior special weather phenomena
D a Iorecast Ior special weather phenomena
ReI: all
Ans: B
9673. What does the term METAR signiIy?
A A METAR is a Ilight Iorecast, issued by the meteorological station several
times daily
B A METAR is a warning oI dangerous meteorological conditions within a
FIR
C A METAR signiIies the actual weather report at an aerodrome and is
generally issued in halI-hourly intervals
D A METAR is a landing Iorecast added to the actual weather report as a
brieI prognostic report
ReI: all
Ans: C
9674. ReIer to the TAF Ior Amsterdam airport:
FCNL31 281500 EHAM 281601 14010KT 6000 RA SCT025 BECMG 1618
12015G25KT SCT008 BKN013 TEMPO 1823 3000 RA BKN005 OVC010
BECMG 2301 25020KT 8000 NSW BKN020
Flight Irom Bordeaux to Amsterdam, ETA 2100 UTC. What is the minimum
visibility Iorecast Ior ETA Amsterdam?
A 5 km
B 3 km
C 5 NM
D 6 km
ReI: all
Ans: B
9675. How may the correct wind speed be Iound, Ior a level, which is between two
upper air chart levels? (eg. Wind at FL 250, when the 500 hPa and the 300 hPa
chart are available)
A By interpolation oI the wind inIormation available Irom the two charts,
while also considering the maximum wind inIormation Iound on the
SigniIicant Weather Chart
B By simple interpolation oI wind inIormation available Irom the two charts
C By reading wind direction and speed Irom the next higher chart
D By reading wind direction and speed Irom the 300 hPa chart
ReI: all
Ans: A
II you are Ilying Irom Zurich to London at FL 220, what conditions can you
expect at cruising altitude?
A Overcast nimbo layered cumulonimbus
B Individual cumulonimbus
C Scattered towering cumulus
D Scattered castellanus
ReI: all
Ans: B
Select Irom the map the wind Ior the route Zurich-London at FL 280:
A 040/80
B 250/80
C 220/60
D 160/90
ReI: all
Ans: C
Which oI the Iollowing weather conditions would be expected at Athens
Airport (LGAT) at around 1450 UTC?
A 16002KT 0200 R33L/0600N FG W001 12/12 Q1031 BECMG 0800
B 26014KT 8000 BKN090 17/12 Q1009 BECMG 4000 RA
C 21002KT 5000 HZ SCT040 29/16 Q1026 NOSIG
D 23018G35KT 9999 SCT035 10/04 Q0988 NOSIG
ReI: all
Ans: C
9683. What is the meaning oI the abbreviation SCT?
A 1-2 oktas
B 3-4 oktas
C 5-7 oktas
D 1-4 oktas
ReI: all
Ans: B
9687. Which oI the Iollowing statements is an interpretation oI the SIGMET?
SIGMET VALID 121420/121820 embd t sobs and Icst in w part oI athinai
Iir/mov e/inst nc
A Athens Airport is closed due to thunderstorms. The thunderstorm zone
should be east oI Athens by 1820 UTC
B Thunderstorms have Iormed in the eastern part oI the Athens FIR and are
slowly moving west
C Thunderstorms must be expected in the western part oI the Athens FIR.
The thunderstorm zone is moving east. Intensity is constant
D The thunderstorms in the Athens FIR are increasing in intensity, but are
stationary above the western part oI the Athens FIR
ReI: all
Ans: C
9688. Given the Iollowing METAR:
EDDM 250850Z 33005KT 2000 R26R/P1500N R26L/1500N BR SCT002
OVC003 05/05 Q1025 NOSIG
A Visibility is reduced by water droplets
B There is a distinct change in RVR observed
C Runway 26R and runway 26L have the same RVR
D RVR on runway 26R is increasing
ReI: all
Ans: A
What is the deviation oI the temperatue at FL 140 above Copenhagen
compared to ISA?
A 4
o
C warmer than ISA
B 8
o
C colder than ISA
C 8
o
C warmer than ISA
D 29
o
C colder than ISA
ReI: all
Ans: B
9692. ATIS inIormation contains:
A operational inIormation and iI necessary meteorological inIormation
B only meteorological inIormation
C meteorological and operations inIormation
D only operational inIormation
ReI: all
Ans: C
A FZFG
B BCFG
C SN
D HZ
ReI: all
Ans: C
regulations, abbreviated to CAVOK?
(MSA minus airport elevation equals: LSZB 10000 FT, LSZH 8000 FT,
LSGG 12000 FT, LFSB 6000 FT)
A LFSB 24008KT 9999 SCT050 18/11 Q1017 RERA NOSIG
B LSZB 28012KT 9999 OVC100 16/12 Q1012 BECMG 5000 RA
C LSZH VRB02KT 9000 BKN080 21/14 Q1022 NOSIG
D LSGG 22006KT 9999 BKN090 17/15 Q1008 RERA NOSIG
ReI: all
Ans: B
9696. What does the expression Broken (BKN) mean?
A 5-7 eights oI the sky is cloud covered
B 3-4 eights oI the sky is cloud covered
C 3-5 eights oI the sky is cloud covered
D Nil signiIicant cloud cover
ReI: all
Ans: A
9699. In which oI the Iollowing circumstances is a SIGMET issued?
A Clear ice on the runways oI an aerodrome
B Fog or a thunderstorm at an aerodrome
C Severe mountain waves
D A sudden change in the weather conditions contained in the METAR
ReI: all
Ans: C
9704. Which oI the Iour answers is a correct interpretation oI data Irom the Iollowing
METAR?
LSZH 050820Z 16003KT 0400 R14/P1500 R16/1000N FZFG VV003
M02/M02 Q1026 BECMG 2000
A Meteorological visibility 1000m, RVR 400m, Ireezing level at 300m,
variable winds, temperature 2
o
C
B RVR Ior runway 16 1000m, meteorological visibility increasing in the
next two hours to 2000m, vertical visibility 300m, temperature -2
o
C
C RVR Ior runway 14 1500m meteorological visibility 400m, QNH 1026
hPa, wind 160
o
at 3 kt
D Meteorological visibility 400m, RVR Ior runway 16 1000m, dew point
2
o
C Ireezing Iog
ReI: all
Ans: D
What weather conditions are expected at Paris airport (LFPO) around 0550
UTC?
A 23014KT 3000 RA SCT008 OVC025 15/13 Q1004 NOSIG
B 26012KT 9999 SCT025 SCT040 14/09 Q1018 TEMPO 5000 SHRA
C 22020G36KT 1500 TSGR SCT004 BKN007 BKN025CB 18/13 Q1009
BECMG NSW
D 20004KT 8000 SCT110 SCT250 22/08 Q1016 NOSIG
ReI: all
Ans: B
9709. Which oI these Iour METAR reports suggests that a thunderstorm is likely in
the next Iew hours?
A 1350Z 21005KT 9999 SCT040CB SCT100 26/18 Q1016 TEMPO
24018G30 TS
B 1350Z 16004KT 8000 SCT110 OVC220 02/M02 Q1008 NOSIG
C 1350Z 34003KT 0800 SN VV002 M02/M04 Q1014 NOSIG
D 1350Z 04012KT 3000 OVC012 04/03 Q1022 BECMG 5000
ReI: all
Ans: A
Over Amsterdam, what amount and general type oI cloud would you expect at
FL 160?
A Mainly 5 to 8 oktas oI stratiIorm cloud in layers
B 4 oktas broken cumulus
C Isolated cumulonimbus only
D 5 to 7 oktas towering cumuliIorm cloud and with moderate turbulence
ReI: all
Ans: A
Which airport, at 1200 UTC, has the lowest probability oI precipitation?
A ESSA
B LSZH
C ENFB
D EFHK
ReI: all
Ans: B
Flight Munich to London. What is the direction and maximum speed oI the jet
stream aIIecting the route between Munich and London?
A 220
o
/ 120 kt
B 220
o
/ 120 km/h
C 050
o
/ 120 kt
D 230
o
/ 120 m/sec
ReI: all
Ans: A
9717. What is a trend Iorecast?
A An aerodrome Iorecast valid Ior 9 hours
B A landing Iorecast appended to METAR/SPECI, valid Ior 2 hours
C A route Iorecast valid Ior 24 hours
D A routine report
ReI: all
Ans: B
9719. LSZH 061019 20018G30KT 9999 RA SCT050 BKN080 TEMPO 23012KT
6000 DZ BKN015 BKN030 BECMG 1518 23020G35KT 4000 RA
OVC010
The lowest cloud base Iorecast at ETA Zurich (1200 UTC) is:
A 1000 It
B 1500 It
C 1500 m
D 5000 It
ReI: all
Ans: B
9721. II CAVOK is reported then:
A no low driIting snow is present
B no clouds are present
C low level windshear has not been reported
D any CBs have a base above 5000 It
ReI: all
Ans: A
9722. How long Irom the time oI observation is a TREND in a METAR valid?
A 9 hours
B 2 hours
C 1 hour
D 30 minutes
ReI: all
Ans: B
10445. In the weather brieIing room during the pre-Ilight phase oI a passenger Ilight
Irom Zurich to Rome, you examine the Iollowing weather reports oI pressing
importance at the time:
EINN SHANNON 2808 sigmet 2 valid 0800/1100 loc sev turb Icst einn Iir
blw It 050 south oI 53n wkn
LIMM MILANO 2809 sigmet 2 valid 0900/1500 mod sev cat btn Il 250 and Il
430 Icst limm Iir stnr nc
EGLL LONDON 2808 sigmet nr01 valid 0800/1200 Ior London Iir isol cb
embd in lyr cloud Icst tops Il 300 btn 52n and 54n east oI 002e sev ice sev turb
ts also Icst move wkn
Which decision is correct?
A You show no Iurther interest in these reports, since they do nt concern the
route to be Ilown
B Because oI the expected turbulence you select a Ilight level below FL 250
C Owing to these reports and taking into account the presence oI heavy
thunderstorms at planned FL 310 you select a higher Ilight level (FL 370)
D You cancel the Ilight since the expected dangerous weather conditions
along the route would demand too much oI the passengers
ReI: all
Ans: B
Assuming a normal vertical temperature gradient, at what altitude will the
Ireezing level above Tunis be Iound?
A FL 100
B FL 20
C FL 180
D FL 260
ReI: all
Ans: A
FCNL31 281500 EHAM 281601 14010KT 6000 RA SCT025 BECMG 1618
BECMG 2301 25020KT 8000 NSW BKN020
Flight Irom Bordeaux to Amsterdam, ETA 2100 UTC. At ETA Amsterdam
what surIace wind is Iorecast?
A 120
o
/ 15 kt gusts 25 kt
B 140
o
/ 10 kt
C 300
o
/ 15 kt maximum wind 25 kt
D 250
o
/ 20 kt
ReI: all
Ans: A
A - SHSN
B VA
C BR
D MIFG
ReI: all
Ans: A
Select Irom the map the average wind Ior the route Zurich Hamburg at FL
240:
A 230/20
B 020/20
C 200/15
D 260/25
ReI: all
Ans: A
FCNL31 281500 EHAM 281601 14010KT 6000 -RA SCT025 BECMG 1618
BECMG 2301 25020KT 8000 NSW BKN020
Flight Irom Bordeaux to Amsterdam, ETA 2100 UTC. What lowest cloud
base is Iorecast Ior arrival at Amsterdam?
A 500m
B 250 It
C 500 It
D 800 It
ReI: all
Ans: C
10460. In the TAF Ior Delhi, during the summer, Ior the time oI your landing you
note:
TEMPO TS
What is the maximum time this deterioration in weather can last in anyone
instance?
A 120 minutes
B 60 minutes
C 10 minutes
D 20 minutes
ReI: all
Ans: B
On which oI the Iollowing routes can you expect icing to occur, on the basis oI
the chart?
A Rome FrankIurt
B Hamburg Oslo
C Tunis Rome
D Copenhagen Helsinki
ReI: all
Ans: B
10463. A pilot is warned oI severe icing at certain Ilight levels by inIormation
supplied in:
A TAF and SIGMET
B TAF and METAR
C METAR and SIGMET
D SWC and SIGMET
ReI: all
Ans: D
10470. ReIer to the TAF Ior Zurich Airport:
TAF LSZH 250716 00000KT 0100 FG VV001 BECMG 0810 0800 VV002
BECMG 1012 23005KT 2500 BKN005 TEMPO 1316 6000 SCT007
Which oI these statements best describes the weather that can be expected at
1200 UTC?
A Meteorological visibility 6 kilometers, cloudbase 500 Ieet, wind speed 5
knots
B Meteorological visibility 800 metres, wind Irom 230o, cloud base 500 Ieet
C Meteorological visibility 800 metres, vertical visibility 200 Ieet calm
D Meteorological visibility 2.5 kilometres, cloud base 500 Ieet, wind speed
5 knots
ReI: all
Ans: D
10471. Which oI the Iollowing phenomena can product a risk oI aqua planning?
A SA
B FG
C BCFG
D - RA
ReI: all
Ans: D
10473. ReIer to the Iollowing TAF extract:
BECMG 1821 2000 BKN004 PROB30 BECMG 2124 0500 FG VV001
What does the abbreviation VV001 mean?
A RVR greater than 100m
B RVR less than 100m
C Vertical visibility 100 It
D Vertical visibility 100m
ReI: all
Ans: C
What is the temperature deviation in degrees Celsius Irom the International
Standard Atmosphere overhead FrankIurt?
A ISA -2
o
C
B ISA -13
o
C
C ISA 13
o
C
D ISA 2
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: B
Judging by the chart, what windspeeds can you expect at FL 340 above Rome?
A 340 kt
B 145 kt
C 95 kt
D 140 km/h
ReI: all
Ans: B
What OAT would you expect at FL 200 over Geneva?
A - -24
o
C
B - -20
o
C
C - -16
o
C
D - -28
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: A
10483. ReIer to the TAF Ior Bordeaux airport:
FCFR31 281400 LFBD 1524 26015KT 9999 SHRA BKN020 TEMPO 1620
26020G30KT 8000 SHRA BKN015CB PROB30 TSRA
Flight Lisbon to Bordeaux, ETA 1800 UTC. At ETA Bordeaux what is the
lowest quoted visibility Iorecast?
A 10 or more km
B 8 NM
C 10 NM
D 8 km
ReI: all
Ans: D
10485. SIGMET inIormation is issued as a warning Ior signiIicant weather to:
A heavy aircraIt only
B light aircraIt only
C VFR operations only
D all aircraIt
ReI: all
Ans: D
10488. Within a short interval, several Ilight crews report that they have experienced
strong clear air turbulence in a certain airspace. What is the consequence oI
these reports?
A The competent aviation weather oIIice will issue a SPECI
B The airspace in question, will be temporarily closed
C The competent aviation weather oIIice will issue a SIGMET
D The competent aviation weather oIIice will issue a storm warning
ReI: all
Ans: C
10490. In which weather report would you expect to Iind inIormation about icing
conditions on the runway?
A TAF
B SIGMET
C GAFOR
D METAR
ReI: all
Ans: D
10491. What does the term TREND signiIy?
A It is a Ilight Iorecast, issued by the meteorological station several times
daily
B It is the actual weather report at an aerodrome and is generally issued at
halI-hourly intervals
C It is a warning oI dangerous meteorological conditions
D It is a brieI landing Iorecast added to the actual weather report
ReI: all
Ans: D
Select Irom the map the average temperature Ior the route Athens Geneva at
FL 150:
A - -21
o
C
B - -14
o
C
C - -11
o
C
D - -27
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: B
10494. The cloud base, reported in the METAR, is the height above:
A the highest terrain within a radius oI 8 km Irom the observation station
B mean sea level
C the pressure altitude oI the observation station at the time oI observation
D airIield level
ReI: all
Ans: D
Which oI these statements is true?
A Turbulence is likely to be encountered at FL 410 over Madrid
B Freezing level above Madris is higher than FL 120
C The Iront to the north oI London is moving south
D Scattered thunderstorms can be expected over France
ReI: all
Ans: D
What does the abbreviation PROB30 mean?
A Probability oI 30
B Conditions will last Ior at least 30 minutes
C The cloud ceiling should liIt to 3000 It
D Change expected in less than 30 minutes
ReI: all
Ans: A
10500. ReIer to TAF below:
EGBB 261812 28015G25KT 9999 SCT025 TEMPO 1822 29018G35KT 5000
SHRASN BKN010CB PROB30 TEMPO 1821 1500 TSGR BKN008CB
BECMG 2124 26010KT
From the TAF above you can assume that visibility at 2055Z in Birmingham
(EGBB) will be:
A not less than 1.5 km but could be in excess oI 10 km
B a maximum oI 5 km
C a minimum oI 1.5 km and a maximum oI 5 km
D more than 10 km
ReI: all
Ans: A
10501. On the European continent METARs oI main airports are compiled and
distributed with intervals oI:
A 2 hours
B 1 hour
C 0.5 hours
D 3 hours
ReI: all
Ans: C
Judging by the chart, on which oI these routes can you expect to encounter
moderate CAT at FL 300?
A Zurich Athens
B London Zurich
C Zurich Stockholm
D Madrid Bordeaux
ReI: all
Ans: A
10510. Which oI the Iollowing weather reports is a warning oI conditions that could
be potentially hazardous to aircraIt in Ilight?
A SPECI
B ATIS
C SIGMET
D TAF
ReI: all
Ans: C
II you are Ilying Irom Zurich to Stockholm at FL 280, what conditions can
you expect at cruising altitude?
A Out oI cloud throughout the Ilight
B Cloud most oI the way; little chance oI CAT
C Scattered thunderstorms
D Largely Iree oI cloud; moderate turbulence halI way along the route
ReI: all
Ans: D
Select Irom the map the average temperature Ior the route Zurich Rome at
FL 110:
A - -6
o
C
B - -12
o
C
C - -9
o
C
D - 5
o
C
ReI: all
Ans: C
Which airport is most likely to have Iog in the coming night?
A ENFB
B LSZH
C EKCH
D ESSA
ReI: all
Ans: B
10515. In which oI the Iollowing 1850 UTC METAR reports, is the probability oI Iog
Iormation, in the coming night, the highest?
A VRB02KT 2500 SCT120 14/M08 Q1035 NOSIG
B 22004KT 6000 RA SCT012 OVC030 17/14 Q1009 NOSIG
C VRB01KT 8000 SCT250 11/10 Q1028 BECMG 3000 BR
D 00000KT 9999 SCT300 21/01 Q1032 NOSIG
ReI: all
Ans: C
10517. What does the term SIGMET signiIy?
A A SIGMET is a warning oI dangerous meteorological conditions
B A SIGMET is a Ilight Iorecast, issued by the meteorological station
several times daily
C A SIGMET is a brieI landing Iorecast added to the actual weather report
D A SIGMET is an actual weather report at an aerodrome and is generally
issued at halI-hourly intervals
ReI: all
Ans: A
10521. Which oI the statements is true concerning equal lines?
A Severe squall lines always move Irom north west to south east
B Severe squall lines only occur in the tropics
C For severe squall lines a TAF is issued
D For severe squall lines a SIGMET is issued
ReI: all
Ans: D
10525. (Reer to Iigure 050-109)
Select Irom the map the average wind Ior the route Athens Geneva at FL
160:
A 240/40
B 210/25
C 260/45
D 050/35
ReI: all
Ans: A
10529. ReIer to the Iollowing TAF Ior Zurich:
LSZH 261019 20018G30KT 9999 RA SCT050 BKN080 TEMPO 23012KT
6000 DZ BKN015 BKN030 BECMG 1518 23020G35KT 4000 RA
OVC010
The lowest visibility Iorecast at ETA Zurich 1430 UTC is:
A 6 NM
B 6 km
C 4 km
D 10 km
ReI: all
Ans: B
10534. Which oI these Iour METAR reports suggests that rain is most likely in the
next Iew hours?
A 23015KT 8000 BKN030 OVC070 17/14 Q1009 BECMG 4000
B 34004KT 9999 SCT040 SCT100 m05/m08 Q1014 NOSIG
C 16002KT 0100 FG SCT300 06/06 Q1022 BECMG 1000
D 05016G33KT 8000 OVC015 08/06 Q1028 NOSIG
ReI: all
Ans: A
10536. Which oI these statements best describes the weather most likely to be
experienced at 1500 UTC?
TAF LSZH 211200Z 211322 22018G35KT 9999 SCT012 BKN030 BECMG
1315 25025G45KT TEMPO 1720 4000 SHRA BKN025TCU BECMG 2022
25015KT TX18/15Z TN14/21Z
A Visibility 10 kilometres or more, ceiling 1200 Ieet, gusts up to 45 knots
B Visibility 4000 metres, gusts up to 25 knots, temperature 18
o
C
C Visibility 10 kilometres or more, ceiling 3000 Ieet, wind 250
o
,
temperature 18
o
C
D Severe rainshowers, visibility 4000 metres, temperature 15
o
C, gusts up to
35 knots
ReI: all
Ans: A
10537. Which oI the Iollowing statements is an interpretation oI the METAR?
25020G38KT 1200 TSGR BKN006 BKN015CB 23/18 Q1016 BECMG
NSW
A Gusts oI 38 knots, thunderstorm with heavy hail, dew point 18
o
C
B Mean wind speed 20-38 knots, meteorological visibility 1200 metres,
temperature 23
o
C
C Broken, cloud base 600 Ieet and 1500 Ieet, temperature 18
o
C
D Wind 250
o
, thunderstorm with moderate hail, QNH 1016 hPa
ReI: all
Ans: A
What is the optimum Ilight level between Rome and Paris according to the
signiIicant weather chart?
A FL 340
B FL 220
C FL 160
D FL 180
ReI: all
Ans: B
10545. Which oI the Iollowing statements is an interpretation oI the METAR?
00000KT 0200 R14/0800U R16/P1500U FZFG VV001 m03/m03 Q1022
BECMG 0800
A Meteorological visibility Ior runway 14 800 metres, Iog with hoar Iront,
RVR Ior runway 16 more than 1500 metres
B Meteorological visibility 200 metres, RVR Ior runway 16 1500 metres,
temperature -3oC, vertical visibility 100 metres
C Meteorological visibility 200 Ieet, RVR Ior runway 16 more than 1500
metres, vertical visibility 100 Ieet, Iog with hoar Irost
D RVR Ior runway 14 800 metres, vertical visibility 100 Ieet, calm,
meteorological visibility improving to 800 metres in the next 2 hours
ReI: all
Ans: D
10546. Does the Iollowing report make sense?
LSZH VRB02KT 5000 MIFG 02/02 Q1015 NOSIG
A The report is nonsence, because it is impossible to observe a
meteorological visibility oI 5 km iI shallow Iog is reported
B The report would never be seen, because shallow Iog is not reported when
the meteorological visibility is more than 2 km
C The report is possible, because shallow Iog is deIined as a thin layer oI Iog
below eye level
D The report is not possible, because with a temperature oI 2
o
C and a dew
point oI 2
o
C there must be uniIorm Iog
ReI: all
Ans: C
10547. The wind directin in a METAR is measured relative to:
A the 0-meridian
B magnetic north
C true north
D grid north
ReI: all
Ans: C
10551. In METAR messages, the pressure group represents the:
A QNH rounded up to the nearest hPa
B QFE rounded to the nearest hPa
C QNH rounded down to the nearest hPa
D QFE rounded down to the nearest hPa
ReI: all
Ans: C
10552. (ReIer to Iigue 050-100)
What is the mean temperature deviation Irom ISA Ior the FrankIurt Rome
route?
A 10
o
C colder than ISA
B 4
o
C warmer than ISA
C 4
o
C colder than ISA
D 10
o
C warmer than ISA
ReI: all
Ans: C
10553. Appended to a METAR you get the Iollowing runway report: 01650428.
What must you consider when making perIormance calculations?
A Aquaplaning conditions
B The braking action will be medium to good
C The runway will be wet
D The Iriction co-eIIicient is 0.28
ReI: all
Ans: D
What does the BECMG data indicate Ior the 18 to 21 hour time Irame?
A The new conditions are achieved between 1800 and 2100 UTC
B A quick change to new conditions between 1800 UTC and 1900 UTC
C Many short term changes in the original weather
D Many long term changes in the original weather
ReI: all
Ans: A
On which airport do you expect the development oI the Iollowing weather
situation?
TAF 1322 24014G32KT 4000 TSRA SCT005 BKN015 BKN020CB
BECMG 1416 29012KT 9999 BKN030TCU SCT100 TEMPO 8000 SHRA
BKN025TCU BECMG 1922 27012KT 9999 SCT030 OVC220
A ESSA
B EINN
C LSZH
D EKCH
ReI: all
Ans: B
15804. ReIer to the TAF Ior Bordeaux airport.
FCFR31 281400 LFBD 1524 26015KT 9999 SHRA BKN020 TEMPO 1620
26020G30KT 8000 SHRA BKN015CB PROB30 TSRA
Flight Lisbon to Bordeaux, ETA 1800 UTC. What type oI precipitation is
Iorecast on the approach to Bordeaux?
A Light drizzle and Iog
B Moderate snow showers
C Heavy rain showers
D Continuous moderate rain
ReI: all
Ans: C
15819. ReIr to the Iollowing TAF extract:
BECMG 1821 2000 BKN004 PROB30 BECMG 2124 0500 FG 2001
What does the abbreviation BKN004 mean?
A 4-8 oktas, ceiling 400m
B 1-4 oktas, ceiling 400m
C 5-7 oktas, ceiling 400 It
D 1-4 oktas, ceiling 400 It
ReI: all
Ans: C
15855. The validity oI a TAF is:
A between 6 and 9 hours
B 9 hours Irom the time oI issue
C stated in the TAF
D 2 hours
ReI: all
Ans: C
15856. The RVR, as reported in a METAR, is always the:
A value representative oI the touchdown zone
B average value oI the A-, B- and C- position
C highest value oI the A-, B- and C- position
D lowest value oI the A-, B- and C- position
ReI: all
Ans: C
15880. A Ilight is to depart Irom an airport with runways 09 and 27. SurIace wind is
270/05; an inversion is reported at 300 Ieet with turbulence and wind shear.
The wind just above the inversion is 090/30. What is the saIest departure
procedure?
A Depart runway 27 with as steep an ascent as possible
B Take oII is not possible under these conditions
C Depart on runway 09 with a tail wind
D Depart runway 27 with maximum throttle, during the passage through the
inversion
ReI: all
Ans: C
16529. The heights oI cloud bases in TAFs are reported as being:
A AGL
B AMSL
C AAL
D Pressure altitude
ReI: all
Ans: C
16551. How is the cloud base reported in a METAR:
A In steps oI 100 It up to 10,000 It and in steps oI 1,000 It above 10,000 It
B In steps oI 100m up to 10,000 It and in steps oI 1,000 It above 10,000 It
C In steps oI 10 It up to 10,000 It and in steps oI 1,000 It above 10,000 It
D It steps oI 10m up to 10,000 It and in steps oI 1,000 It above 10,000 It
ReI: all
Ans: A
24173. (ReIr to Iigure 050-115)
At Lyon (LFLY, N4545 E00500), at 1200 UTC, the sky is overcast with
Stratocumulus and Altostratus and it is raining. Using the SWC in appendix,
valid at 1200 UTC, we can estimate a weather improvement Ior Lyon:
A 1330 UTC
B 2100 UTC
C 0300 UTC the Iollowing day
D 1215 UTC
ReI: all
Ans: B
At which airport, is the Iollowing weather development taking place?
TAF 060600Z 060716 25006KT 8000 BKN240 BECMG 0710 OVC200
BECMG 1013 23010KT 8000 OVC100 BECMG 1316 23014KT 6000 RA
SCT030 OVC050
A LFPO
B EDDL
C LOWW
D LEMD
ReI: all
Ans: B
To which aerodrome is the Iollowing TAF most applicable?
TAF 230900Z 231019 24014KT 6000 SCT030 BKN100 TEMPO 1113
5020G38KT 2500 TSRA SCT008 BKN025CB BECMG 1315 28012KT
9999 SCT025 TEMPO 1617 5000 SHRA BKN020
A EKCH
B LFPG
C LEMD
D LOWW
ReI: all
Ans: D
24252. Below is the Iorecast Ior the destination oI a Ilight whose ETA is 2030 UTC.
TAF YUDO 120600Z 121206 17010KT 3000 SCT005 BECMG 1820
RB03KT BCFG SKC BECMG 2022 0300 FG VV002
What can be said about the destination airport at 2030 UTC iI CAT II ILS
inimum:
A Open the whole night because 300 m oI visibility corresponds to at least
900m RVR
B Still open until 2200 UTC because the weather change is not completed
beIore 2200 UTC
C Has to be considered as closed
D Still open because the decrease oI the visibility below the CAT II minima
will be a little bit later than 2030 UTC
ReI: all
Ans: C
BECMG 1821 2000 BR BKN004 BECMG 2123 0500 FG VV001
What visibility is Iorecast Ior 2400 UTC?
A 500 m
B 2000 m
C Between 5000m and 2000m
D Between 0m and 1000m
ReI: all
Ans: A
24316. ReIer to the Iollowing TAF message
LFxx 180800Z 180918 22020KT 6000 SCT015 SCT080 BECMG 1214
24025KT 2000 RA BKN009 OVC070
At 1400 UTC, the lowest cloud base will be:
A between 900 and 1500 Ieet AMSL
B at 900 Ieet AGL
C between 900 and 1500 Ieet AGL
D at 1500 Ieet AGL
ReI: all
Ans: B
24322. TAF EHAM 142300Z 150009 33005KT 9999 SCT025 BKN100 BECMG
0002 27015KT 4500 SN SCT008 OVC015 TEMPO 0206 0400 SN VV002
BECMG 0406 01008KT 9999 NSW SCT030 TEMPO 0709 03015G25KT
1200 SNSH SCT006 SCT015CB
What is the expected visibility at 0300 UTC?
A 4500m
B Between 400m and 10 km or more
C Between 4500m and 10 km or moe
D Between 400m and 4500 m
ReI: all
Ans: D
24323. TAF LSZH 250600Z 250716 00000KT 0100 FG VV001 BECMG 0810 0800
VV002 BECMG 1012 23005KT 2500 BR BKN005 TEMPO 1316 6000
SCT007
Which oI these statements best describes the weather that can be expected at
1200 UTC?
A Visibility 800 metres, Iog, vertical visibility 200 Ieet, calm
B Visibility 800 metres, Iog, wind Irom 230o, cloud base 500 Ieet
C Visibility 2.5 kilometres, mist, cloud base 500 Ieet, wind speed 5 knots
D Visibility 6 kilometres, cloud base 500 Ieet, wind speed 5 knots
ReI: all
Ans: C
24333. The Iollowing weather message:
EDDM 241200Z 241322 VRB03KT 1500 BR OVC004 BECMG 1517
00000KT 0500 FG VV002 TEMPO 2022 0400 FG VV001
Is a:
A METAR
B 24 hour TAF
C SPECI
D 9 hour TAF
ReI: all
Ans: D
24351. The TAF weather messages are:
A airport Iorecasts
B hourly or semi-hourly weather observations
C special weather observations
D landing Iorecasts oI the 'trend type
ReI: all
Ans: A
24354. The term CAVOK is used when weather conditions are:
A 9999, NSC, NOSIG
B 9000, SKC, NOSIG
C 8000, HAZARDOUS WX NIL, NOSIG
D 9999, NSC, NSW
ReI: all
Ans: D
24355. The term PROB as used in a TAF message, indicates the probability in
percentage, oI phenomena described during a speciIic period. The numerical
values immediately Iollowing the term PROB, are:
A 25 or 25
B 20 or 30
C 30 or 40
D 35 or 50
ReI: all
Ans: C
24363. What does the code TAF AMD mean?
A Revised TAF
B No change compared with the previous TAF
C Weather conditions expected to aIIect the saIety oI normal operations
D Delayed issue oI a TAF
ReI: all
Ans: A
24376. What is the height oI the lowest cloud Iorecast Ior Bangkok at ETA 1400
UTC?
TAF VTBD 271800Z 280024 VRB05KT 1200 BR TEMPO 0002 4000
BECMG 0205 9999 SCT015 BKN100 TEMPO 1118 04010G20KT 5000
TSRA SCT009 BKN014 BKN018CB BECMG 2024 6000
A 1800 Ieet
B 1200 Ieet
C 1400 Ieet
D 900 Ieet
ReI: all
Ans: D
24377. What is the lowest cloud base Iorecast Ior arrival at Geneva (ETA 1200
UTC)?
TAF LSGG 020900Z 021019 18007KT 9999 SCT020 BKN100 BECMG
1114 8000 RA SCT010 OVC020 PROB30 TEMPO 1018 VRB10G25KT
TSRA SCT005 BKN015CB
A 500 It
B 500 m
C 1000 It
D 1000 m
ReI: all
Ans: A
24380. What is the lowest probably cloud base Iorecast Ior ETA 1700 UTC at
Kingston?
TAF MKJP 160000Z 160606 36010KT 9999 FEW025 BECMG 1315
14020G34KT FEW015CB SCT025 PROB30 TEMPO 1520 6000 SHRA
SCT010 BKN015CB BECMG 2301 34010KT FEW025
A 1500 m
B 1000 m
C 1500 It
D 1000 It
ReI: all
Ans: D
24382. What is the lowest visibility Iorecast Ior approach into Geneva (ETA 1200
UTC)?
TSRA SCT005 BKN015CB
A 8 NM
B 8 km
C 6 NM
D 10 km
ReI: all
Ans: B
24383. What is the lowest visibility Iorecast Ior Bangkok at ETA 1400 UTC?
TAF VTBD 271800Z 280024 VRB05KT 1200 BR TEMPO 0002 4000
BECMG 0205 9999 SCT015 BKN100 TEMPO 1118 04010G20KT 5000
TSRA SCT009 BKN014 BKN018CB BECMG 2024 6000
A 1200 metres
B 5 km
C 6 km
D 10 km or more
ReI: all
Ans: B
24384. What is the lowest visibility that may be expected during an approach into
Dhahran at ETA 0600 UTC?
TAF OEDR 280000Z 280110 VRB08KT CABOK BECMG 0103 7000
TEMPO 0410 28014G24KT 4000 SA
A 4000 yards
B 10 km or more
C 7 km
D 4 km
ReI: all
Ans: D
24388. What lowest cloud base is most likely to be experienced during an approach
into Madrid at 2300 UTC?
TAF LEMD 281200Z 281812 13005KT CAVOK TEMPO 1821 8000
SCT020 SCT030 BECMG 2123 21005KT 9999 SCT015 BKN080 PROB40
TEMPO 2306 6000 SCT008
A 2000 Ieet
B 1500 Ieet
C 3000 Ieet
D 800 Ieet
ReI: all
Ans: B
24389. What surIace wind is Iorecast Ior 2200 UTC?
1314 9000 SHRA OVC 015 PROB40 TEMPO 1416 VRB15G25KT 1600
CAVOK
A 260
o
/ 10 kt
B Variable / 05 kt
C Variable / 15 to 25 kt
D Calm
ReI: all
Ans: A
24390. What surIace wind is Iorecast Ior ETA 1700 UTC at Kingston?
MKJP 160430Z 160606 36010KT 9999 FEW025CB BECMG1315
A 360
o
/ 10 kt
B 140
o
/ 20 kt gusts 34 kt
C 340
o
/ 10 kt
D 140
o
/ 27 kt
ReI: all
Ans: B
24391. What type oI meteorological hazard to saIe Ilight is most likely to be
experienced during the Iinal approach to Geneva (ETA 1200 UTC)?
TSRA
A Anabatic winds
B Roll cloud associated with standing waves
C Radiation Iog
D Low level wind shear
ReI: all
Ans: D
24392. What type oI precipitation might occur at 1700 UTC?
MKJP 160430Z 160606 36010KT 9999 FEW025 BECMG 1315
A Heavy rain showers
B Light drizzle
C Continuous moderate rain
D Intermittent light rain
ReI: all
Ans: A
24395. What visibility is most likely to be experienced during an approach into
Madrid at 2300 UTC?
TAF LEMD 281200Z 281812 13005KT CAVOK TEMPO 1821 8000
SCT020 SCT030 BECMG 2123 21005KT 9999 SCT015 BKN080 PROB40
TEMPO 2306 6000 SCT008
A 6000 metres
B 8000 metres
C 10 kilometres or more
D Greater than 10 kilometres
ReI: all
Ans: C
24416. Which oI the Iollowing phenomena has to be mentioned in a SIGMET?
A Heavy duststorm
B Strong inversion
C Thick Iog
D Snow and ice on the runway
ReI: all
Ans: A
24417. Which oI the Iollowing phenomena has to be mentioned in a SIGMET?
A Strong inversion
B Heavy duststorm
C Thick Iog
D Snow and ice on the runway
ReI: all
Ans: B
The Iollowing TAF applies best to which aerodrome? 19010KT 8000 RA
BKN014 TEMPO 1518 4000 RADZ BKN010
A EBBR
B LOWW
C MADRID
D PARIS
ReI: all
Ans: A
Which weather situation do you expect Ior EGLL at 1150 UTC?
A 23015KT 8000 SCT100 BKN200 21/07 Q1002 NOSIG
B 32002KT 3000 OBC006 16/12 Q1024 TEMPO 8000
C 28006KT 4000 TSRA SCT012 BKN030CB 19/14 Q1022 BECMG
NSW
D 17016G28KT 2500 RA BKN009 OVC 018 12/10 Q0994 BECMG
8000
ReI: all
Ans: D
At which airport is the Iollowing weather development most likely to be
taking place?
TAF 060716 25006KT 8000 BKN240 BECMG 0710 OVC200 BECMG 1013
23010KT 8000 OVC100 BECMG 1316 23014KT 6000 RA SCT030
OVC050
A LFPO
B EDDL
C LEMD
D EPWA
ReI: all
Ans: B
On which airport do you expect the development oI the Iollowing most likely
weather situation?
TAF 1019 21010KT 8000 SCT120 OCT 180 BECMG 1013 OVC090
TEMPO RA BECMG 1417 22016KT 5000 RA BKN020 OVC030 TEMPO
3000 RA BKN012 OVC020
A LFPO
B EGLL
C EDDL
D LOWW
ReI: all
Ans: C
At which airport is the Iollowing weather development taking place?
TAF 231322 24014G32KT 4000 TSRA SCT005 BKN015 BKN020CB
BECMG 1416 29012KT 9999 BKN030TCU SCT100 TEMPO 8000 SHRA
BKN025TCU BECMG 1922 27012KT 9999 SCT030 OVC220
A EINN
B LFPO
C LFML
D EKCH
ReI: all
Ans: A
The attached chart shows the weather conditions on the ground at 1200 UTC
on May 23. Which oI the Iollowing reports reIlects weather development at
Zurich Airport?
A TAF LSZH 101601 05020G35KT 8000 BKN015 TEMPO 1720 05018KT
0300 SHSN VV002
22025G40KT 1600 SNRA BKN003 OVC015
C TAF LSZH 101601 32008KT 9999 SCT030TCU TEMPO 2201
D TAF LSZH 101601 VRB02KT 8000 SCT280 BECMG 1618 00000KT
3500 MIFG BECMG 1820 1500 BCFG BECMG 2022 0100 FG VV001
ReI: all
Ans: D
The attached chart shows isobars and Ironts at 1200 UTC on October 10.
Which oI the Iollowing reports reIlects weather development at Zurich Airport
(LSZH)?
A TAF LSZH 101500Z 101601 VRB02KT 8000 SCT280 BECMG 1618
00000KT 3500 MIFG BECMG 1820 1500 BCFG BECMG 2022 0100 FG
VV001
B TAF LSZH 101500Z 101601 05020G35KT 8000 BKN015 TEMPO 1720
05018KT 0300 SHSN VV002
C TAF LSZH 101500Z 101601 23012KT 6000 RA BKN012 OVC030
TEMPO 2023 22025G40KT 1600 SNRA BKN003 OVC015
D TAF LSZH 101500Z 101601 32008KT 9999 SCT030TCU TEMPO 2201
ReI: all
Ans: A

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