Quiz #2 - Airport Diagrams

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This quiz covers the fundamentals of airport diagrams. Using the airport diagram for DULLES-WASHINGTON INTL (IAD) Airport, answer the following questions. Enter your GMU ID number (e. G. , G00342659)Please check your email for the password.

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1.

What is the field Elevation at IAD?
- A.
  
  135
- B.
  
  293
- C.
  
  130
- D.
  
  312
2.

What is the approximate latitude and longitude (in degs. mins) of the Runway Threshold for Runway 30?
- A.
  
  38˚56'N 77˚27'W
- B.
  
  77˚27'W 38˚56'N
- C.
  
  38˚56'N 77˚29'W
- D.
  
  77˚29'W 38˚57'N
3.

Runway 1L has exit ramps U, U1, U2, U3. What is (are) the physical difference(s) between exit ramps U/U1 and U2/U3?
- A.
  
  U/U1 improves Runway Occupancy Time (ROT)
- B.
  
  U/U1 are right-angled and U2/U3 are diagonal (ie. high speed exists)
- C.
  
  U/U1 are diagonal and U2/U3 are right-angled
- D.
  
  U2/U3 reduces Runway Occupancy Time (ROT)
4.

Runway 1L has exit ramps U, U1, U2, U3. What operational advantage is achieved by exit ramps U2/U3?
- A.
  
  U2/U3 reduces Runway Occupancy Time (ROT)
- B.
  
  U2/U3 increases Runway Occupancy Time (ROT)
- C.
  
  U/U1 increases taxi-in
5.

Runway 19R has two on-ramps: U and U1. What operational advantage is achieved by having two on-ramps?
- A.
  
  By-pass
- B.
  
  None
- C.
  
  Provides high-speed exits
- D.
  
  Reduce taxi-in time
6.

Under what circumstances would two on-ramps be used?
- A.
  
  Flight in departure queue unable to depart (e.g. mechanical problems)
- B.
  
  Bad weather conditions
- C.
  
  Ground delay programs
- D.
  
  ATC has friend on flight back in departure queue
7.

How does LAHSO improve operational efficiency for landing and takeoffs at airports?
- A.
  
  Minimize taxi-in time
- B.
  
  Avoid runway incursions
- C.
  
  Allow simultaneous use at intersecting runways
- D.
  
  Increase runway capacity
8.

How many runways LAHSO designations exist at IAD?
- A.
  
  0
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  4
- D.
  
  6
9.

Middle/Upper left of airport diagram includes instructions "ASDE-X Surveillance System" in use. Pilots should operate transponders with Mode C on all taxiways and runways. What does the ASDE-X Surveillance System do?
- A.
  
  ASDE-X provides flight position information
- B.
  
  ASDE-X allows voice communication with controllers
- C.
  
  ASDE-X allows radio communication with dispatchers
- D.
  
  ASDE-X transmits position to other aircraft
10.

The information generated by ASDE-X Survaillance System is used for
- A.
  
  Avoid runway incursions and improve operational efficiency
- B.
  
  Sending fines to rule violators
- C.
  
  Checking on-time departure of flights
- D.
  
  Looking for lost baggage carts
11.

Top middle of the airport diagram includes information "January 2005 Annual Rate of Change 0.0 degree east". What natural phenomenon is this in reference to?
- A.
  
  Shift in magnetic north pole
- B.
  
  Shift in altitude
- C.
  
  Global climate change
- D.
  
  Shift in weather patterns (e.g. El Nino)
12.

The airport diagrama shows the locations of a "Ramp Tower" and a "Control Tower". What phases of the landing, taxi, gate, and takeoff cycle are the controllers in the Control Tower responsible for? [Select all that apply]
- A.
  
  Landing
- B.
  
  Taxi on taxiways
- C.
  
  Take off
- D.
  
  Ramp taxi
13.

When IAD was originally constructed it had two runways 19C/1C and 19L/1R in a "parallel offset runway configuration". What operational advantage is achieved with the runway offset (i.e one is more north than the other)?
- A.
  
  Shorter taxi-in and out
- B.
  
  Required less concrete for construction
- C.
  
  Increase runway capacity
- D.
  
  Reduce noise