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Junior Ground School Exam 2023

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  • Q1

    In meteorology, cloud cover is measured in oktas, or ____________ of the sky.

    eighths

    fifths

    tenths

    sixths

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  • Q2

    Precipitation induced fog is often associated with which type of front?

    An occluded  front

    a warm front

    a cold front

    It is not associated with any fronts

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  • Q3

    Which cloud type would be associated with steady, heavy rain?

    cumulonimbus

    cirrus

    altostratus

    nimbostratus

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  • Q4

    Buys Ballot’s law states that:

    If you stand with your back to the wind, the low pressure area will be on your right.(Northern Hemisphere)

    If you stand with your back to the wind, the low pressure area will be on your left.(Southern Hemisphere)

    If you stand with your back to the wind, the low pressure area will be on your left.(Either Hemisphere)

    If you stand with your back to the wind, the low pressure area will be on your left.(Northern Hemisphere)

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  • Q5

    What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms?

    High humidity, high temperature, and cumulus clouds

    High humidity, lifting force, and unstable conditions

    LIfting force, an anvil head and high humidity

    Lifting force, moist air, and extensive cloud cover

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  • Q6

    A boundary between two different air masses is:

    an isobar

    a front

    an isotherm

    A line of thunderstorms

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  • Q7

    A stable air mass would most likely have what conditions?

    Showery precipitation

    turbulent air

    Very high temperatures

    smooth air

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  • Q8

    Why is frost considered hazardous to flight?

    Frost slows the airflow over the airfoils, thereby increasing control effectiveness

    Frost spoils the smooth flow of air over the wings, thereby decreasing lifting capability

    Frost may cause the airplane to become airborne with a lower angle of attack at a lower indicated airspeed

    Frost changes the basic aerodynamic shape of the airfoils, thereby decreasing lift

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  • Q9

    ICAO Standard atmosphere is considered to be:

    10ºC and 28.82”Hg at mean sea level

    15ºC and 29.92”Hg at mean sea level

    10ºC and 29.92”Hg at mean sea level

    15ºC and 28.82”Hg at mean sea level

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  • Q10

    The process of a liquid turning into a gas is called:

    deposition

    condensation

    sublimation

    evapouration

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  • Q11

    Pre-takeoff briefing of passengers about the use of seat belts for a flight is the responsibility of:

    the flight attendant pilot

    the pilot in command

    all of the other answers

    all passengers

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  • Q12

    Control zones are usually which class of air space?

    Class F

    Class C

    Class G

    Class A

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  • Q13

    A steady green light pointed at an aircraft in flight means:

    cleared for final

    cleared to land

    return for landing

    cleared to base leg

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  • Q14

    What are the  sequences for flying a circuit?

    take-off, downwind, crosswind, base, final

    take-off, crow-wing, downwind, base, final

    take-off, crosswind, downwind, base, final

    take-off, base, downwind, crosswind, final

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  • Q15

    Taxiways are marked with______________ and runways are marked with __________________.

    White lights/blue lights

    blue lights/red lights

    White lights/red lights

    blue lights/white lights

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  • Q16

    How would you spell the word MOISTURE using the phonetic alphabet?

    mike, oscar, indiana, sierra, tango, uniform, romeo, echo

    mike, oscar, india, sierra, tango, uniform, romeo, echo

    mike, oscar, india, sierra, tango, unicorn, romeo, echo

    mike, oscar, indiana, sierra, tango, unicorn, romeo, echo

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  • Q17

    You are flying a VFR flight from Ottawa to Windsor, Ontario. Which cruising altitude would be appropriate for the flight?

    An even numbered thousand of feet plus 500ft

    An odd numbered thousand of feet

    2000ft AGL(Above Ground Level)

    An odd numbered thousand of feet plus 500ft

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  • Q18

    What is the emergency air to ground frequency?

    121.0 kHz

    121.5 kHz

    121.5 MHz

    121.0 MHz

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  • Q19

    When requesting a radio check you are told that your radio is reading 5 by 5 which means:

    Your transmission is coming through strong, but you are still unreadable

    Your transmission is coming through weakly, but you are still readable

    Your transmission is coming through strong, and  you are perfectly readable

    Your transmission is coming through weekly and you are unreadable

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  • Q20

    If a door unlatches in flight, a pilot should:

    Turn on the carburetor heater and ensure magneto switch is on

    Attempt to land the aircraft as quickly as possible while making a MAYDAY call

    Continue to fly the aircraft and not be distracted by the noise and wind

    Attempt to land in field with a smooth surface so that it will be easier to take off once the door is closed again

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