Aviation knowledge
1. General Knowledge
2. Passenger Handling & Cabin Surveillance
3. Fire & Smoke
4. Survival Guidelines
5. Aero-Medical Aspects
6. Dangerous Goods
7. Aviation Security
I’ll start by preparing the first topic: General Knowledge (20 questions), with clearly listed correct answers. Once you review and approve the format, I’ll proceed with the rest.
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🛫 Topic 1: General Knowledge
1. What is the purpose of Air Traffic Control (ATC)?
a) To monitor passenger movement
b) To guide aircraft on the ground and in the air
c) To handle baggage operations
d) To maintain aircraft cleaning
Answer: b
2. What is a Jet Bridge used for?
a) Refueling aircraft
b) Loading cargo
c) Boarding and disembarking passengers
d) Navigating aircraft on the runway
Answer: c
3. What does GPU stand for?
a) General Pilot Unit
b) Ground Power Unit
c) Guidance Power Unit
d) General Performance Unit
Answer: b
4. Which organization issues the Air Operator Certificate in the UK?
a) ICAO
b) IATA
c) UK Civil Aviation Authority
d) EASA
Answer: c
5. What does ICAO stand for?
a) International Conference of Aviation Organization
b) International Civil Aviation Organization
c) Internal Cabin Air Organization
d) International Crew Assessment Office
Answer: b
6. What is the correct aviation alphabet for “LVB”?
a) Lima Victor Bravo
b) Line Victor Bravo
c) London Victor Bravo
d) Lift Vertical Base
Answer: a
7. What is the main function of the APU?
a) Provide backup flight control
b) Provide power and air conditioning on the ground
c) Inflate life vests
d) Control landing gear
Answer: b
8. What is the correct definition of “Turnaround”?
a) Taxiing back to runway
b) Time needed to unload/load and service an aircraft
c) Changing pilot duties
d) Changing cabin lighting direction
Answer: b
9. Which organization is responsible for regulating aviation within the EU?
a) ICAO
b) CAA
c) EASA
d) NATO
Answer: c
10. What is a Load Sheet used for?
a) Calculating crew rosters
b) Determining passenger baggage costs
c) Calculating mass and balance of an aircraft
d) Identifying routes for flight planning
Answer: c
11. What is UTC also known as?
a) Zulu time
b) Uniform Time Convention
c) Ultimate Time Code
d) Universal Travel Clock
Answer: a
12. What time is 3:45 pm in 24-hour format?
a) 0345
b) 1245
c) 1545
d) 1645
Answer: c
13. What does “Don” mean in aviation terms?
a) To take off uniform
b) To put on equipment
c) To check documents
d) To report late
Answer: b
14. What does “Galley” refer to?
a) Crew rest area
b) Aircraft bathroom
c) Storage bay
d) Kitchen area on an aircraft
Answer: d
15. When does Flight Time begin?
a) When the aircraft doors are closed
b) When engines start
c) When aircraft first moves for take-off
d) When taxiing begins
Answer: c
16. What are the control surfaces used for?
a) Cabin temperature control
b) Food service
c) Aircraft climb, descent or turn
d) Emergency exits
Answer: c
17. What is the main function of chocks?
a) To stop cabin carts from moving
b) To stabilize wheels of the aircraft
c) To adjust runway angles
d) To monitor tire pressure
Answer: b
18. Which of the following is NOT an aviation organization?
a) ICAO
b) EASA
c) IATA
d) NAFTA
Answer: d
19. What does AVPU stand for in emergency assessment?
a) Acknowledge, Verify, Protect, Unload
b) Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive
c) Assess, Ventilate, Pulse, Urinate
d) Advance Visual Plane Unit
Answer: b
20. What is the name of the organization that regulates air travel on a global scale?
a) EASA
b) UK CAA
c) ICAO
d) WizzAir
Answer: c
🧍♂🛫 Topic 2: Passenger Handling & Cabin Surveillance
21. What is the purpose of a load sheet?
a) To show crew positions
b) To calculate the fuel required
c) To present mass and balance data of the aircraft
d) To list all SCPs on board
Answer: c
22. Who are Able-Bodied Passengers (ABPs)?
a) Passengers who require special assistance
b) Passengers selected to assist in emergencies
c) Crew members in uniform
d) Children seated in exit rows
Answer: b
23. Which of the following is not a Special Category Passenger (SCP)?
a) A blind passenger
b) A person in lawful custody
c) A deadheading crew member
d) A pregnant passenger
Answer: c
24. What is the correct seating policy for SCPs?
a) They must be seated next to emergency exits
b) They should be seated near lavatories
c) They must not obstruct emergency exits or equipment
d) They should sit with family in emergency rows
Answer: c
25. What does WCHR stand for?
a) Wheelchair Ramp – Passenger needs wheelchair for long distances
b) Wheelchair Cabin – Passenger is completely immobile
c) Wheelchair Stairs – Passenger cannot board the aircraft
d) Wheelchair Ramp – Passenger is unable to walk on aircraft
Answer: a
26. What is the brace position for passengers?
a) Sit upright, arms across chest
b) Lean forward, head down, hands over head
c) Stand still and wait for crew instructions
d) Recline and fasten seatbelt
Answer: b
27. Which is correct for turbulence management?
a) Use interphone during light turbulence
b) Suspend service and secure trolleys
c) Keep passengers standing
d) Lock all exits
Answer: b
28. What is essential during evacuation?
a) Calm cabin music
b) Crew’s loud and clear commands
c) Completing passenger service
d) Asking passengers to collect all belongings
Answer: b
29. What is the minimum time in which aircraft must be evacuated in certification tests?
a) 2 minutes
b) 60 seconds
c) 90 seconds
d) 3 minutes
Answer: c
30. Who among the following is most likely to be selected as an ABP?
a) Inadmissible passenger
b) Police officer
c) Toddler
d) Passenger with hearing disability
Answer: b
31. INF stands for:
a) International Notification Form
b) Infant – passenger under 2 years of age
c) Internal Flight Notice
d) Internal Notification of Failure
Answer: b
32. What does DEPU/DEPA refer to?
a) Deportees under escort
b) Cabin crew designations
c) Airport code indicators
d) Passengers requiring oxygen
Answer: a
33. During emergency landing, cabin crew must:
a) Stay seated at all times
b) Stay alert and prepare for possible evacuation
c) Close lavatories
d) Assist in deplaning only after rescue arrives
Answer: b
34. What is WCHC?
a) Wheelchair for gate access only
b) Passenger needing slight help
c) Completely immobile passenger
d) Passenger with hearing issues
Answer: c
35. What is INAD?
a) Inadmissible Passenger
b) In-Air Navigation Device
c) Inactive Duty Crew
d) Infant Not Assisted by Adult
Answer: a
36. What is the correct brace position for a forward-facing crew seat?
a) Chin on chest
b) Head against headrest
c) Lean sideways
d) Elbows on knees
Answer: a
37. When should SCPs be boarded?
a) With general boarding
b) Before or after all other passengers
c) Only with family
d) After refueling
Answer: b
38. What should cabin crew do during severe turbulence?
a) Keep walking to reassure passengers
b) Continue meal service
c) Sit down and secure themselves
d) Lock lavatory doors
Answer: c
39. What is the main objective of crowd control in evacuation?
a) Prevent passengers from panicking
b) Allow passengers to choose exits
c) Wait for search and rescue teams
d) Distribute snacks
Answer: a
40. What is the correct type of turbulence classification?
a) Easy, Medium, Serious
b) Light, Moderate, Severe
c) Calm, Rough, Dangerous
d) Minor, Major, Critical
Answer: b
🔥🛬 Topic 3: Fire & Smoke
41. What are the three components of the fire triangle?
a) Heat, Smoke, Oxygen
b) Fuel, Oxygen, Heat
c) Water, Fire, Wind
d) Sparks, Air, Heat
Answer: b
42. What burns in a Class A fire?
a) Oil, gasoline
b) Electrical wiring
c) Paper, wood, cloth
d) Aerosol sprays
Answer: c
43. What burns in a Class B fire?
a) Metals
b) Oil, gasoline, paint
c) Plastic wiring
d) Paper and fabric
Answer: b
44. What burns in a Class C fire?
a) Electrical equipment
b) Flammable liquids
c) Textiles
d) Animal products
Answer: a
45. What does PBE stand for?
a) Pressurized Breathing Equipment
b) Personal Breathing Extension
c) Protective Breathing Equipment
d) Passenger Breathing Engine
Answer: c
46. What type of extinguisher is commonly used for hidden fires?
a) Foam
b) Halon (BCF)
c) Water
d) Powder
Answer: b
47. What should be used to cool a Class A fire and prevent re-ignition?
a) Fireproof gloves
b) Non-flammable liquid
c) Compressed air
d) Salt
Answer: b
48. What is the first crew action when a circuit breaker trips?
a) Reset it immediately
b) Turn off cabin lights
c) Inform the Commander and do not re-engage
d) Switch off galley power
Answer: c
49. What is the danger of resetting a tripped circuit breaker?
a) It may cause water leakage
b) It may trigger an alarm
c) It may worsen electrical damage and cause fire
d) It disables emergency lights
Answer: c
50. What is mushrooming?
a) Growth of mold in cabin air systems
b) Effect of fire extinguisher chemicals
c) Smoke rising and spreading sideways near ceiling
d) Fire inside engine units
Answer: c
51. What must be done after a fire is extinguished?
a) Continue normal service
b) Leave the area unattended
c) Check for re-ignition and monitor area
d) Report to airport fire crew only
Answer: c
52. What is the correct way to check a door for heat before opening?
a) Tap it with metal
b) Use the back of the hand
c) Use gloves
d) Use the PBE
Answer: b
53. What is the purpose of smoke hoods (PBE)?
a) To cool the air
b) To protect eyes only
c) To shield from smoke and toxic gases
d) To enhance cabin pressure
Answer: c
54. What should be done with oxygen bottles near a fire?
a) Use them to blow out flames
b) Move them away from the area
c) Open valves to relieve pressure
d) Disconnect masks
Answer: b
55. What is the first action in the general firefighting procedure?
a) Alert the passengers
b) Alert the police
c) Locate and attack the fire immediately
d) Fill out an incident report
Answer: c
56. What color is smoke typically when rubber or plastic burns?
a) Blue
b) White
c) Thin grey
d) Thick black
Answer: d
57. Which equipment helps identify fire sources in galleys?
a) Smoke hood
b) Circuit breaker panel
c) PA system
d) Oxygen mask
Answer: b
58. What is a sign of fumes in the cabin?
a) Temperature drop
b) Oily or sweet smell
c) Decreased humidity
d) Static on the interphone
Answer: b
59. What is the ICAO minimum response time for RFFS?
a) 5 minutes
b) 3 minutes
c) 2 minutes
d) 10 minutes
Answer: b
60. What are fireproof gloves used for?
a) Cooking
b) Protecting hands during firefighting
c) Handling cold baggage
d) Cabin door operations
Answer: b
🏕🆘 Topic 4: Survival Guidelines
61. What is the main objective of survival guidelines?
a) Prepare for landing
b) Preserve life until Search and Rescue arrives
c) Train crew for customer service
d) Manage onboard passengers
Answer: b
62. What is the normal human body temperature?
a) 34.4°C
b) 37.5°C
c) 36.9°C
d) 35.5°C
Answer: c
63. How much water does the average adult body contain?
a) 25 liters
b) 50 liters
c) 75 liters
d) 35 liters
Answer: b
64. What are the four principles of survival?
a) Water, Food, Location, Warmth
b) Protection, Location, Water, Food
c) Air, Food, Clothing, Protection
d) Safety, Shelter, Contact, Aid
Answer: b
65. What does SAR stand for?
a) Secure and Rescue
b) Search and Rescue
c) Safety and Recovery
d) Survival and Recovery
Answer: b
66. What happens if body temperature drops below survivable levels?
a) Increase hunger
b) Fatigue only
c) Death occurs
d) Improved survival odds
Answer: c
67. How much blood can a human lose before death occurs?
a) 3.0 liters
b) 4.5 liters
c) 2.3 liters
d) 1.5 liters
Answer: c
68. Which symbol on the ground means “Require Assistance”?
a) Y
b) X
c) →
d) V
Answer: d
69. How long are most survivors rescued after being located?
a) Within 72 hours
b) Within 36 hours
c) Within 48 hours
d) Within 24 hours
Answer: c
70. What material can be used for ground distress signals?
a) Only electronics
b) Colored flags only
c) Fabric, wood, or stone
d) Handwritten paper
Answer: c
🚑💉 Topic 5: Aero-Medical Aspects (First Aid)
71. What is the main role of a first aider?
a) Provide medication to passengers
b) Perform emergency maintenance
c) Provide immediate life-saving care until medical help arrives
d) Manage boarding assistance
Answer: c
72. What is the first priority in first aid?
a) Prevent worsening
b) Provide comfort
c) Preserve life
d) Promote hygiene
Answer: c
73. What does AVPU stand for?
a) Aircraft Visual Power Unit
b) Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive
c) Aviation Voice Prompt Unit
d) Assess, Verify, Pulse, Unconscious
Answer: b
74. What is the ‘A’ in SAMPLE interview?
a) Assistance
b) Allergies
c) Attitude
d) Alertness
Answer: b
75. What is the ‘L’ in SAMPLE?
a) Level of response
b) Location of pain
c) Last oral intake
d) Lost consciousness
Answer: c
76. What is the purpose of the AVPU scale?
a) To record oxygen levels
b) To measure body temperature
c) To assess consciousness level
d) To administer medications
Answer: c
77. What equipment is used to deliver rescue breaths safely?
a) Defibrillator
b) CPR board
c) Pocket mask
d) Oxygen tank
Answer: c
78. What does AED stand for?
a) Aircraft Emergency Device
b) Advanced Electrical Device
c) Automated External Defibrillator
d) Aerial Evacuation Device
Answer: c
79. What is the purpose of an AED?
a) Deliver oxygen to passengers
b) Analyze heart rhythm and give shock if needed
c) Cool down the body
d) Detect passenger ID tags
Answer: b
80. When should oxygen be administered to a passenger?
a) On every flight
b) During food service
c) When experiencing breathing difficulties
d) Only after landing
Answer: c
81. What’s a typical use for a first-aid kit on board?
a) To treat minor injuries like burns and cuts
b) To inflate life jackets
c) To replace broken seats
d) To treat passengers for jet lag
Answer: a
82. Which piece of equipment is used after decompression?
a) AED
b) Oxygen bottle
c) Life vest
d) Pocket mask
Answer: b
83. What is the correct action after placing an unconscious person in the recovery position?
a) Leave them unattended
b) Secure them with a seatbelt
c) Monitor breathing and stay nearby
d) Immediately move them
Answer: c
84. The ‘P’ in SAMPLE can also include:
a) Personal phone number
b) Pregnancy
c) Performance score
d) Pulse count
Answer: b
85. What item provides oxygen and protects from smoke?
a) Pocket mask
b) Halon extinguisher
c) PBE
d) Fireproof gloves
Answer: c
86. What part of the first aid process includes calming the casualty and reducing pain?
a) Prevent worsening
b) Promote recovery
c) Preserve life
d) Protect health
Answer: b
87. How are medical questions gathered during secondary assessment?
a) AVPU
b) AED
c) DRS ABC
d) SAMPLE
Answer: d
88. Which principle means “avoid further harm” in First Aid?
a) Preserve Life
b) Promote Recovery
c) Prevent Worsening
d) Protect Casualty
Answer: c
89. When assessing a casualty, what does “Unresponsive” on AVPU mean?
a) The person responds to sound only
b) They respond only to pain
c) No reaction to any stimulus
d) They are fully alert
Answer: c
90. What should be done if a person has difficulty breathing and becomes unresponsive?
a) Offer water
b) Perform SAMPLE
c) Administer CPR
d) Wait for arrival
Answer: c
📦⚠ Topic 6: Dangerous Goods
91. What are Dangerous Goods (DG)?
a) Expensive cargo
b) Items that can cause harm during air transport
c) Delicate instruments for aircraft navigation
d) Overweight baggage
Answer: b
92. How many hazard classes are there for Dangerous Goods?
a) 7
b) 9
c) 10
d) 12
Answer: b
93. What are the two main types of DG labels?
a) Travel and Utility
b) Hazard and Handling
c) Commercial and Cargo
d) Storage and Exit
Answer: b
94. Who publishes the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)?
a) ICAO
b) EASA
c) IATA
d) CAA
Answer: c
95. What is an example of a DG that is completely forbidden on board?
a) Alcohol
b) Safety matches
c) Fireworks
d) Perfume
Answer: c
96. Which of these items is limited or excepted DG allowed in small amounts?
a) Explosives
b) Radioactive samples
c) Safety matches
d) Compressed gas cylinders
Answer: c
97. What is the purpose of marking and labeling DG?
a) To track cost of goods
b) To calculate passenger distance
c) To identify risks and ensure safe handling
d) To check weight for customs
Answer: c
98. What does the skull and crossbones symbol indicate?
a) Flammable gas
b) Corrosive material
c) Poison or toxic substance
d) Magnetic substance
Answer: c
99. What is required for all flight crew and cabin crew regarding DG?
a) Avoid handling DG at all times
b) Report DG monthly
c) Receive DG training every 2 years
d) Carry a DG manual
Answer: c
100. Which of the following is considered a handling label?
a) Explosive
b) Flammable gas
c) This Way Up
d) Poison
Answer: c
🛂🔒 Topic 7: Aviation Security
101. What is the purpose of aviation security?
a) Ensure comfortable seating
b) Prevent acts of unlawful interference
c) Promote customer service
d) Assist in aircraft maintenance
Answer: b
102. Which ICAO Annex covers aviation security?
a) Annex 17
b) Annex 12
c) Annex 19
d) Annex 14
Answer: a
103. What is the role of the CAA regarding aviation security?
a) Manage ticket pricing
b) Issue weather forecasts
c) Develop the National Aviation Security Program
d) Operate air traffic control
Answer: c
104. What does SRA stand for?
a) Special Rescue Area
b) Security Response Agency
c) Security Restricted Area
d) Secure Runway Access
Answer: c
105. Who must undergo security screening?
a) Only passengers
b) Only cabin crew
c) All crew and passengers
d) Only passengers not in uniform
Answer: c
106. What is a security search?
a) Review of passenger manifest
b) Visual inspection of aircraft interior and exterior
c) Crew interview before flight
d) Security briefing for passengers
Answer: b
107. What are the three elements of unlawful acts in aviation?
a) Pilots, passengers, procedures
b) Perpetrator, prohibited article, communication of threat
c) Passengers, aircraft, destination
d) Law, safety, crew
Answer: b
108. What is the usual response to a bomb threat call?
a) Treat it as a prank
b) Ignore unless repeated
c) Treat it seriously and assess risk
d) Hand it over to airport police only
Answer: c
109. What do airport security measures aim to protect?
a) Airport revenue
b) Aircraft aesthetics
c) Passengers, staff, and property
d) Ticketing operations
Answer: c
110. What does ICAO stand for?
a) International Civil Aviation Organization
b) International Crew Assessment Organization
c) International Cargo Association Office
d) International Code of Aviation Officers
Answer: a
111. What document supports the implementation of ICAO Annex 17?
a) Crew Regulations Handbook
b) Aviation Security Manual (Doc 8973)
c) Aviation First Aid Guide
d) National Policy Brochure
Answer: b
112. What is the primary goal during hijacking?
a) Confront hijackers
b) Calm and cooperate without escalation
c) Disarm immediately
d) Lock down passengers
Answer: b
113. Who are most likely to be considered mentally unbalanced hijackers?
a) Criminals seeking money
b) Terrorists with political agendas
c) Individuals seeking attention or publicity
d) Refugees trying to escape
Answer: c
114. What should crew not do during a hijack?
a) Stay calm
b) Offer reassurance
c) Make sudden movements or argue
d) Follow hijacker instructions
Answer: c
115. What is the purpose of passenger and baggage screening?
a) Speed up boarding
b) Confirm identity only
c) Detect prohibited articles
d) Reduce weight on board
Answer: c
116. What should a crew member do if a suspicious object is found?
a) Discard it in the trash
b) Hide it from passengers
c) Report and secure the area
d) Show it to passengers
Answer: c
117. What group typically creates chaos through fear and political motives?
a) Criminals
b) Refugees
c) Terrorists
d) Mentally disturbed individuals
Answer: c
118. What defines the “Security Concept” in aviation?
a) Sales protection and ticketing
b) Only screening passengers
c) Combined procedures, people, and tools to protect aviation
d) Safety of air traffic control towers
Answer: c
119. How are bomb threats commonly received?
a) Email from passengers
b) Telephone calls, often anonymous
c) Captain’s briefing
d) Emergency PA announcement
Answer: b
120. What is the role of national governments in aviation security?
a) Handle aircraft inspections
b) Set airport ticket prices
c) Appoint Civil Aviation Authorities and implement ICAO standards
d) Train cabin crew only
Answer: c