FAA ACS Companion Guide for Pilots Practice Test

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• AC 90-48 addresses which topic?
• PA.XII.A.S1 focuses on avoiding what hazard during operations?
• AGL stands for which of the following?
• What is the importance of situational awareness in aviation?
• Which type of icing is identified by K1b?
• Where can the FAA-G-ACS-2 and ACS be downloaded?
• What should accompany a paper application if there is a name discrepancy?
• What does 14 CFR Part 67 establish?
• What does the Airman Knowledge Test Description section explain?
• AFM stands for which of the following?
• What is the function of a HUD?
• CA.IX.C.K1a focuses on what engine condition?
• Which form option can be used for Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application?
• What is acknowledged about aviation experts' contributions?
• What framework does the ACS comply with?
• What does 'should' indicate in the guide?
• Which statement best reflects how to approach marking difficult knowledge test questions?
• What does PA.XII.A.S1 involve?
• CA.IV.A.S10 is primarily concerned with which phase?
• ATP stands for which of the following?
• Why is the AKTR important for the applicant?
• After obtaining an FTN, what action must applicants take to proceed with knowledge testing?
• Which activity is associated with PA.XII.A.S1?
• Which description best defines non-regulatory material?
• What is the significance of the Approved School Graduation Certificate?
• What may the PSI special accommodations team request?
• PA.IX.C.K1b concerns icing in which sub-system?
• What opportunity is provided before starting the actual test?
• What is the role of risk management in flight instruction?
• Which Part provides Standard Instrument Procedures?
• What should applicants do with any booklet or manual containing instructions related to test aids?
• What does the Safety Policy component specify?
• Risk management in this context is intended to facilitate collaboration with whom during development?
• What is the significance of the contents of the FAA-G-ACS-2?
• What is the goal of developing ACS documents?
• Operating Requirements: Commuter and On-Demand Operations are regulated by which Part?
• What is the goal of the ACS Risk Management evaluation?
• The purpose of the pre-test practice session is to help you do what?
• If a policy document states that something "may" be done, what does that imply?
• AATD stands for which term?
• IR.VII.C.R2 highlights collision hazards including which categories?
• Which Part addresses Certification: Air Carriers and Commercial Operators?
• When preparing for the knowledge test, what form of identification is acceptable?
• Which sequence correctly describes the initial steps of Knowledge Test Registration?
• Which document certifies the airworthiness of an aircraft?
• Who reviews the AKTR during the practical test to assess deficiencies?
• FAA Order 8130.2 is associated with which area?
• What type of calculators are prohibited during the knowledge test?
• The evaluation of knowledge of system and equipment malfunctions is intended to be appropriate to which aircraft?
• Which document governs replacement procedures for the AKTR when it is lost?
• ADM stands for which of the following?
• Before taking a knowledge test, what eligibility must be met?
• What is included in the Acceptable Forms of Identification section?
• Flight and Duty Limitations are covered in which Part?
• What is the focus of 49 CFR Part 830?
• What was removed from the references in Section 5 during Change 1?
• Within the ACS framework, which concept is emphasized to enhance safety?
• Which statement best describes WAAS in aviation?
• What does FAA stand for?
• FAA Order 8130.2 focuses on what area?
• ATC stands for which of the following?
• Which 14 CFR part covers Airworthiness Standards for Transport Category Airplanes?
• Which organization regulates civil aviation safety oversight in the United States?
• Task C addresses what area of concern?
• Change 2 targeted removal of an errant code from which subsection?
• What is the purpose of the FAA-G-ACS-2 Companion Guide?
• During the practical test, what is the significance of the AKTR?
• What procedure is specified by CA.IV.A.S10 for water operation?
• Public comment periods are intended to gather input from whom?
• AA.VI.F.R3b refers to which type of operations?
• An undesired aircraft state is best described as which of the following?
• What does VFR stand for?
• Which of the following is a primary risk associated with an inadvertent door or window opening?
• What is the second step in Knowledge Test Registration?
• What is the purpose of 14 CFR Part 39?
• Which CFR part addresses operating certain small aircraft without a medical certificate under specified conditions?
• The 'Test Taking Tips' section provides what for knowledge test takers?
• What did previous editions of the ACS often emphasize regarding risk management?
• Which Part designates Special Use Airspace?
• Which best describes risk management in aviation?
• AC stands for which term in aviation?
• What is required for a pilot's logbook?
• What information does the AKTR record for questions answered incorrectly?
• 14 CFR stands for what?
• What is the significance of checklist usage in risk management?
• What does IFR mean?
• Which types of system malfunctions should an applicant understand?
• What is MEL short for?
• What should an applicant demonstrate regarding smoke or fire onboard?
• If you need to compute answers during the test, what should you do about graphs?
• What is the purpose of Safety Assurance processes?
• Which option correctly describes the content of the Airman Knowledge Test Description section?
• What is the primary objective of risk management in aviation?
• What are the requirements outlined in 14 CFR Part 68?
• In simulated emergencies, what skill must the applicant demonstrate?
• Which CFR part covers medical standards and certification for airmen?
• AIM stands for which of the following?
• What does the FAA-G-ACS-2 Companion Guide clarify?
• What is the significance of the Airman Knowledge Test Report in pilot certification?
• The term undesired aircraft state refers to which situation?
• What are the references for the ACS?
• What is the significance of collaboration in developing ACS documents?
• ACS stands for which aviation term?
• In which Change were references AC 00-30C and SAFO 19001 removed from Section 5?
• Which endorsement is required for logging flight time toward a rating?
• Which statement correctly reflects the relationship between the ACS and the CFR?
• What does 14 CFR Part 63 focus on?
• Which CFR part is focused on certification of airmen other than flightcrew members?
• Who publishes the ACS to communicate aeronautical knowledge standards?
• Which CFR part provides airworthiness directives?
• What role does Safety Promotion play in the ACS?
• What is the first step for Knowledge Test Registration?
• Which item is listed as part of the required personal equipment for pilots?
• Which items constitute the record-keeping and historical reference components discussed?
• What is the role of the proctor regarding test materials?
• What does 14 CFR Part 97 provide?
• Which Part addresses Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations?
• What is a key tip for taking the knowledge test?
• The Approved School Graduation Certificate indicates which of the following?
• Special Air Traffic Rules are outlined in which Part?
• Which section would you consult to learn about the procedures for applicants requiring special accommodations?
• Name the four functional components of the SMS that the ACS conforms to.
• What is the rule for calculators with programmable memories regarding the test?
• PA.III.A.R3 is associated with which bias?
• What does the Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI) emphasize for flight instructors?
• What are PLT codes in the context of the AKTR?
• What does 14 CFR Part 43 regulate?
• AC 61-65 covers which subject?
• On the knowledge test, how many answers are complete and correct?
• Which CFR part specifically governs airworthiness standards for Normal Category Airplanes?
• Which engine issue is addressed by CA.IX.C.K1a?
• Which system is most associated with carburetor or induction icing?
• ETA represents?
• Testing accommodations compliance is conducted under which law?
• What does the guide provide for applicants seeking a certificate or rating?
• A system that projects flight information into the pilot's forward field of view is known as what?
• 14 CFR Part 91 covers which area?
• What is a NOTAM?
• What should applicants do before and after the knowledge test regarding calculators?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of partial or complete power loss in aircraft?
• What should be included in the aircraft maintenance records?
• Which statement about the ACS references is true?
• PA.VIII.E.K1a addresses potential errors in instrument interpretation during what scenario?
• The Safety Promotion function primarily involves which activity?
• What is the role of the PSI special accommodations team?
• What is the first section of the FAA-G-ACS-2 about?
• Distractions in flight can lead to what consequences?
• Is the document legally binding?
• What regulatory part incorporates the ACS?
• What does 'may' signify in the guide?
• Which document verifies completion of flight training?
• What is covered under 14 CFR Part 61?
• What is the purpose of the Practical Test Checklist?
• Safety Risk Management allows the FAA to do what?
• What do 'Acceptable and Unacceptable Materials' define in the FAA-G-ACS-2?
• What does 14 CFR Part 1 cover?
• Which statement best describes the FOI's classroom focus for flight instructors?
• AFCS and its meaning pair
• What is the procedure if an applicant's name on the AKTR does not match the application?
• PAVE stands for?
• Which action best describes how to handle a graph when computing an answer is needed?
• What are ACS codes in the context of the AKTR?
• If there is a discrepancy between the name on the AKTR and the application form, what should the evaluator do?
• What does the ACS represent in aviation?
• Which statement about the ACS guide's contents is accurate?
• What should an applicant do if the AKTR is lost or destroyed?
• Why is understanding system malfunctions important for pilots?
• What was the purpose of Change 2 in the FAA-G-ACS-2?
• The document provides a compiled reference to aid readers with which type of terminology?
• Which of the following is included to help readers understand terms used in the document?
• Which skill is essential for completing aviation checklists?
• What materials are acceptable during the knowledge test?
• PA.VIII.E.K1a addresses sensitivity, limitations, and potential errors in unusual attitudes. Which topic best matches this code?
• What is the purpose of FAA Form 8060-5?
• Which element best describes how risk mitigation is achieved in aviation risk management?
• PA.IX.C.K1 is most closely associated with which domain of pilot certification knowledge?
• Which Part is primarily concerned with airspace designations and reporting points?
• AGL and its meaning pair
• If an applicant needs to correct their name in the PSI system, what is the required first step?
• What is required for retesting after failing the Airman Knowledge Test?
• What is the FAA's goal regarding airman certification training and testing?
• In the ACS transition, what can instructors do with PLT codes?
• What is the effect of properly understanding system malfunctions on flight safety?
• Which CFR part establishes airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes?
• Decision Altitude is primarily used during which flight phase?
• Which system is used to schedule knowledge tests?
• What does PA.IX.C.K1 cover in the ACS?
• AATD stands for which term?
• ADM and its meaning pair
• If a proctor cannot determine a calculator's erasure capability, what action may they take?
• Which CFR part defines terms and abbreviations used in aviation regulations?
• In which Change was 14 CFR part 73, Special Use Airspace, added as a new reference?
• What guidance do FAA-H-8083-2 and FAA-H-8083-3 provide for pilot training and evaluation?
• Which action accompanies a name discrepancy on the AKTR to ensure proper processing?
• Which document lists the minimum equipment necessary for flight authorization and continued airworthiness under specified conditions?
• If an applicant needs to use a graph during calculation, which is the correct step?
• How does the FOI relate to instructor ACS documents?
• What is the purpose of the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)?
• Which record demonstrates compliance with Airworthiness Directives (AD)?
• What was removed in Change 1 of the FAA-G-ACS-2?
• What types of calculators are allowed during the knowledge test?
• AFM and its meaning pair
• AC stands for Advisory Circular. Which of the following best describes this publication type?
• Which of the following statements best describes PA.XII.A.S1?
• Which best describes the overarching purpose of incorporating risk management into aviation safety?
• Who is responsible for reviewing the AKTR to identify areas needing improvement?
• The ACS standards aim to ensure certification requires a balance of knowledge, risk management, and what other component?
• What is the role of an evaluator in assessing risk management?
• What does nonconformity with the guide’s guidance imply about rights and obligations under existing statutes and regulations?
• How can applicants obtain an FTN?
• What is the focus of 14 CFR Part 23?
• What limitation did earlier ACS editions have regarding the assessment of risk understanding?
• What is the focus of 14 CFR Part 65?
• What does CFIT stand for?
• Which information category in the materials specifically pertains to airman certification documents and records?
• What is VNE?
• What types of codes are discussed in the material?
• When was the original FAA-G-ACS-2 document published?
• What is an inadvertent door or window opening in aviation?
• In which Change was a duplicated paragraph in the ACS Archived Test Codes subsection removed?
• 14 CFR is shorthand for which regulatory title?
• AC 60-22 focuses on which area of aviation?
• CDI stands for which of the following?
• Which section of regulations addresses smoke/fire and engine compartment fire causes and remedies?
• What form must be completed for Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application?
• Which entity administers the knowledge tests and the accommodations process described?
• The collaboration process in ACS document development is described as having what impact on safety?
• When can an applicant print a duplicate AKTR?
• AIRMET stands for which of the following?
• Which ACS code interpretation should be used if the AKTR shows archived ACS codes?
• What should instructors do with archived ACS codes on an AKTR?
• What should applicants do with printouts of data from calculators?
• Which 14 CFR part designates Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting Points?
• What new reference was added in Change 1 of the FAA-G-ACS-2?
• What is the purpose of the ACS Risk Management section?
• ADS-B and its meaning pair
• For an approved identification, which elements must it include?
• AC 00-46 covers which aviation program?
• 14 CFR Part 119 pertain to?
• What does DA stand for?
• A scenario involving carburetor icing would most likely cause which outcome?
• What does AA.V.A.S2 specify regarding stall procedures?
• Which statement is true about the Airworthiness Certificate?
• CA.IV.A.S10 addresses regarding water rudders?
• Which 14 CFR part pertains to Airworthiness Standards for Transport Category Rotorcraft?
• Which statement best describes the role of public input during the document formulation stage?
• In the context of the ACS, what does it mean that conformity is voluntary?
• What does the term 'non-regulatory material' refer to in the guide?
• In Private Pilot ACS, PA.III.A.R3 refers to which concept?
• What does TCAS stand for?
• AFCS stands for which of the following?
• PA.IX.C.K3 focuses on which topic?
• Which acronym represents a risk management checklist for Pilot/Aircraft/Environment/External Factors?
• Airman Certification Standards are abbreviated as which acronym?
• PA.IX.C.K1b refers to which icing condition?
• What is the importance of public comment periods in the ACS process?
• What does the FAA acknowledge regarding aviation experts?
• The code IR.VII.C.R2 highlights collision hazards including which items?
• What is the purpose of the practical test checklist provided in the guide?
• What is the purpose of the Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR)?
• Which items are included in the pilot's required personal equipment?
• Which Part is focused on General Operating and Flight Rules?
• What is the meaning of EFB?
• What was updated in Change 1 of the FAA-G-ACS-2?
• PA.IX.C.R2 in risk management addresses which of the following?
• Which 14 CFR part addresses Normal Category Rotorcraft?
• How are the questions on the airman knowledge test characterized in terms of correct responses?
• How is the airman knowledge test structured?
• What is the startle response in aviation?
• The purpose of 14 CFR Part 73 is to designate what type of airspace?
• What does the section on Testing Procedures for Applicants Requesting Special Accommodations cover?
• Which of the following best describes the role of the Airworthiness Certificate and maintenance records in aviation operations?
• In which Change was the Foreword hyperlink updated to point directly to the ACS webpage?
• In risk management, which factors are processed after hazard perception to determine risk?
• What is the objective of evaluating an applicant's knowledge of system and equipment malfunctions?
• Which type of information is provided in relation to airman certification?
• Why does the date of the knowledge test matter for AKTR codes?
• In the context of the test, how is scoring determined across questions?
• What does the FAA publish to communicate aeronautical knowledge standards?
• AC 20-117 addresses hazards following ground deicing and ground operations in conditions conducive to aircraft icing. Which topic best matches its purpose?
• Which of the following would NOT be a functional component of the SMS as applied to airman certification?