AAAE Certified Member (CM) Module 4 Practice Test

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• At a commercial service airport, the air carriers commonly meet on a monthly basis at the ________________--.
• Which crisis type includes media attacks via the internet and IT system shutdowns?
• Using the DNL method for noise, which contour level does the FAA designate for ownership of property by the airport?
• Which two components sum to the total economic impact an airport has on a community?
• When the airport must respond to a crisis, whether a political crisis within management or an aircraft incident or accident, this is known as what?
• What does the Transportation Security Policy provide to members regarding TSA actions and news?
• Which act required the FAA to study the social, economic, and health effects of airport noise?
• Which plan governs communication during a crisis and is separate from other operational plans?
• Effective evaluation of marketing plans is important when reviewing responses to various __________ that administration routinely solicit from airport service providers.
• Which organization is described as the only designated aviation channeler (DAC)?
• AAAE holds more than how many domestic and international meetings each year, with about how many attendees?
• The assessment should determine both ______ and ______.
• For the significant change provision to be effective, the person must have had what legally known as ______ that an NEM exists.
• The implementation of preferential runway-use system is exclusively the authority and responsibility of the _____
• Direct and indirect benefits comprise the __________ economic impact of the airport
• _____________, include the most common airport development measure proposed under part 150, which are runway extensions, new runways, and taxiway development.
• The second phase of the Part 150 process is to draft the _______.
• A spaceport certification requires a review related to the tragedy of a space plane breaking apart upon re-entry and the debris scattering for miles. This review is researched as part of which process?
• According to the Public Relations Society of America, PR will enhance the ability of organizations and the public to accept and adapt to one another. Which organization is this statement attributed to?
• What is the primary objective of sound insulation in terms of interior noise levels?
• An incentive is defined as a fee reduction, fee waiver, or use of airport revenue to encourage what?
• What term refers to establishing relationships between an organization and its key stakeholders?
• Which factor primarily determines whether airlines decide to operate at a particular airport?
• ________ impact measures the economic activity associated with the dollars spent in the community by airport patrons
• Which AAAE publication keeps members up-to-date on FAA rulemaking actions and interpretations, along with the status of FAA and EPA programs affecting airport executives?
• NEM is an acronym used in Part 150 planning. What does NEM stand for?
• Which term is defined as scheduled air transportation of a quality and need greater than basic service?
• Your city council has asked you how airlines make decisions about which airports to fly into—the best answer is
• What is the first phase in the Part 150 process?
• The total economic impact of an airport on a community equals the sum of which components?
• Which scenario best describes a creeping crisis?
• What does DNL stand for in aviation noise measurement?
• The perceived loudness doubles for every increase of how many decibels?
• The _____ model is a popular model for determining the multiplier
• If an airport director is appointed by the Mayor, which of the following is a possible characteristic?
• Which term describes the total impact not limited to direct operations but including effects on suppliers and consumers?
• Acousticians have formulated the ________, which holds that over a given period of time, people respond most predictably to the total noise energy they receive rather than to the characteristics of any single noise event.
• Creeping crises include which items?
• ________ impact attempts to measure the multiplying effect of successive turnover of the dollars spent in the community
• The FAA uses the ____________________ method of calculation as the standard to be used for forecasting cumulative noise exposure under part 150 studies.
• AEDT stands for which of the following?
• The FAA defines a significant change in noise exposure as an increase in DNL of how many dB, given the new DNL is above 65 dB?
• Part 150 regulations govern the development and review of an integrated plan to achieve noise control objectives by encouraging compatible land uses in and around airports through the development of which two items?
• Some items may be scheduled for __________________- with the governing body but only for the purposes of information gathering.
• _________ provide insights into the various hearings that affect airport operators including TSA, FAA, and DHS testimony.
• What does ANTN Digicast stand for?
• Which statement is true regarding the regular meeting agenda?
• For GA airports, what does AOPA encourage development of?
• What does the acronym NEM stand for in Part 150 planning?
• AAAE which product builds on the experience of the original interactive employee training system and is currently used by 100 airports?
• Two programs that influenced Part 150 planning were the FAA's ANCLUC program and the DoD's which program used for military airports?
• A noise reduction of ____ to ___ dBA is the goal of noise insulation projects.
• In an economic impact study, which of the following is in the 'direct impact' category?
• Noise abatement also touches on grant assurance related to economic nondiscrimination. Which assurance is that?
• From the noise compatibility perspective, one explicit objective of the part 150 planning process is to improve airport land-use planning.
• Which policy area aims to increase support for airport projects by aligning activities with federal, state, and local legislation?
• What was the initial percentage of airport planning funding designated for noise compatibility planning in 1970?
• If a reporter asks for information and the main PIO is unavailable, which action best aligns with standard incident communications?
• The transportation security policy (TSP) provides _______________, which provide information to members on pending or existing TSA related actions and news.
• The _______________ has long been the standard airport noise prediction model used by airports and involves a complex and detailed procedure for determining the DNL noise contour area for a specific mix of aircraft
• What term describes a direct payment of airport revenue to a carrier in exchange for additional service?
• What is the purpose of using the multiplier model in airport economic impact studies?
• _________________ are a bundle of items that are voted on, without discussion, as a package.
• A crisis communications plan should be included in which document?
• The most effective control measure for reducing noise impact is __________.
• Failure to follow the provisions in part 150 or part 161 can result in the loss of which two authorities?
• Which of the following is NOT a primary media need for airports?
• _______________ keep members up to date on the status of pending legislation.
• A major catastrophe has happened at the airport. Where do you want to direct the media as they arrive?
• What is the standard airport noise prediction model used by airports?
• In November 1976, the secretary of transportation and the FAA adopted a policy that first clearly identified FAA responsibilities in noise issues. What is the policy called?
• Under the ANAP, which entity became responsible for retirement, replacement, or retrofit of older jets not meeting federal noise standards?
• Which free daily email provides the latest trending security news as part of the transportation security policy program?
• What term refers to metrics based on extensive research developed to highly correlate with human response?
• What does IET-LS stand for?
• Under the ______ Act, Congress sought to ensure air service to small communities by requiring two daily round trips at each point on carriers' certificates.
• The ______ impact, therefore, is the primary impact when applying the multiplier.
• Which type of media is most looking primarily for 10-15 second soundbites?
• Which entity does not have the authority to provide a notification of the health status of an individual in an airline accident?
• In 1992 which act was passed requiring the FAA to study the social, economic, and health effects of airport noise at the 65, 60, and 55 dB DNL areas to determine the actual level at which noise creates an adverse impact on populations?
• What is the principal law supporting federal efforts to identify and reduce noise issues involving land use around domestic civil airports?
• Subsonic turbojet-powered and transport-category airplanes with a maximum gross takeoff weight of what amount or more, as a new type design submitted after January 1, 2006, must meet new noise certification levels?
• Which best describes the purpose of ASNA (Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979)?
• Which resource provides the status of hot button issues from a regulatory perspective?
• ___________ include the creation of noise advisory committees, publication of pamphlets and programs for residents and airport users, and capital improvement policies.
• An ________ or ________, such as a lobbyist, is often helpful in providing insight into the details of legislation and the legislative process.
• In communications planning for airport incidents, which entity is primarily responsible for coordinating public messaging?
• The FAA currently defines a significant change in noise exposure as an increase in DNL of ______ dB if the new DNL is above 65 dB?
• Which organization is primarily responsible for determining the DNL contour used in property ownership considerations around airports?
• Noise abatement is addressed through the grant assurances and is included in which set of assurances?
• Airport Directors/Managers are ________________, meaning that they are on an employment contract and can usually be let go without cause; they literally serve at the pleasure of the governing board.
• Which regulation established noise certification standards for the design of turbojet and transport category aircraft?
• In economic impact terms, what is the overall effect on total industry output, earnings, employment, and value added resulting from a change in final demand?
• Which act served as the catalyst for public awareness and response to aircraft noise issues in the US?
• During the airport assessment, which of the following is listed as something to determine besides destinations?
• If the interior noise level reduction attributable to soundproofing does not achieve compatibility under Part 150 or local land-use guidelines, an ______- noise easement should supplement the soundproofing.
• When AAAE members need assistance interpreting or advocating for a position on pending or existing legislation, which team provides strong representation on Capitol Hill?
• A popular tool for airports is the establishment of the airport influence area or public disclosure maps. What do these maps reveal?
• Which role is typically the official spokesperson for media inquiries during an airport incident?
• Which professional is often helpful in understanding the details of legislation and the legislative process?
• Which two standard DNL contour levels are defined when applying the DNL method?
• The final component of an airport's assessment is to determine ______.
• What is the goal of policymakers in building informed consent?
• If county commissioners want to use airport revenues to promote Mega-SuperAdventureland, a new amusement park next to the airport, what should you tell them?
• Which agency governs significant change in noise exposure within Part 150 contexts?
• Which type of crisis category best fits a threatened labor dispute by airline staff?
• Airports have two primary needs for media. Which of the following pairs correctly identifies them?
• Which resource delivers timely information and updates to airport executives about industry developments on Capitol Hill and around Washington?
• What is the airport's primary goal in developing an industrial park?
• The success of the airport is largely based on the success of its what?
• A reporter has asked you a question that you know you cannot comment on. You should:
• Which body oversees the accreditation and certification program?
• Part ____ requires local airports seeking to impose new noise rules such as curfews to perform a cost-benefit analysis including a comprehensive study of the impacts before they can seek approval from the FAA.
• Which type of research should be conducted to determine current route deficiencies and whether consumers face artificially high airfares?
• ____________ deliver timely information and updates to airport executives who need to be in the know on industry-related developments on capitol hill and around Washington.
• The two categories of EAS described are Basic EAS and ______.
• Crises often emanate from an airport employee or sponsor who does not understand the total complexity of a situation. What is this type called?
• In an economic impact study, which item would be considered a direct impact?
• The geographic reach of the airport's service area defines the airport's ______ area.
• Under the National Incident Management System (NIMS), what may be established to coordinate the release of emergency information and other public affairs functions?
• What does PIO stand for?
• Congress designated a certain percentage of airport planning funding for noise compatibility planning, which was increased to what percent in 1987?
• Part 150 planning aims to improve land-use planning through which type of measures?
• The abbreviation NCP stands for which of the following?
• Under Part 150 federal land-use guidelines, land uses are compatible with noise levels less than which value?
• Which term describes a payment mechanism intended to support increased service by a carrier?
• For the implementation of ______, consideration is given to whether aircraft are physically capable of performing noise abatement flight maneuvers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Who is responsible for the strategic direction of the airport in the described governance model?
• The ___________ allows topics to be discussed in a public forum before the governing body votes on it.
• Which area focuses on following legislation at the federal, state, or local level and attempting to garner support for projects and programs?
• Which Part governs common airport development measures such as runway extensions, new runways, and taxiway development?
• Public participation should be focused on building ______________ and recognizing the needs and desires of those potentially affected by the policy change.
• What is the name of the software program available through the Bureau of Economic Analysis that quantifies the cumulative effects on total industry output, earnings, employment, and value added resulting from a change in final demand?
• Which resource is designed to keep members updated on the status of pending legislation?
• In NIMS, which role serves as the conduit for information to internal and external stakeholders, including the media?
• Which type of crisis could be triggered by an uneducated decision from an employee or sponsor?
• Which category captures the ripple effects from suppliers and vendors responding to initial spending by the airport community?
• Aircraft engines are rated in stages for noise; which is the order from loudest to quietest?
• Multipliers vary across the country, but typically they are ______ for gross sale items, ______ for payroll sums, and _____ for employment.
• Which type of crisis would an upcoming airline labor strike illustrate?
• Acquiring an air navigation easement is considered to be the same as having _________.
• Which statement correctly describes the permissible use of airport revenues in relation to nearby attractions?
• Many air carriers like ______ for incentives.
• Which crises are ones that can be anticipated, such as upcoming airline labor strikes?
• Which program features dozens of peer review publications on numerous airport management and operational issues?
• Which elements are used by the Integrated Noise Model to compute noise contours?
• What term describes the standard criteria for the elements that make up a story?
• The Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 created which part and placed a cap on the number of which aircraft operating in the US?
• NEM stands for which term in this context?
• Which three areas must an airport executive immediately investigate to determine their level of authority?
• Which impact includes the direct effects on output and employment from a change in final demand?
• The Official Airline Guide (OAG) is used by the INM to obtain what kind of data?
• During a major incident, what is the primary role of the Joint Information Center?
• During an incident, a reporter approaches a member of the airport fire department, who is taking a break from responding, and says that the PIO desk is too busy and they are on deadline. What do you want your employee to do?
• How many years of airport experience does the AAAE Transportation Security Clearinghouse have as the only designated aviation channeler?
• Which program is the Noise Integrated Routing System (NIRS) and what is its purpose?
• Air service development should begin with an ________ of the airport and the regions' existing air services.
• Air Traffic Noise Screening (ATNS) is a computer program used to determine whether a change in air traffic procedure between 3,000 and 10,000 feet AGL will generate what?
• Part 161 imposes what kind of analysis before seeking FAA approval for new noise rules?
• The Aviation Noise Abatement Policy (ANAP) was adopted in November 1976 by which two entities?
• If federal funds are used for land acquisition, the airport operator is governed by the procedures found in 49 CFR Part 24 and the ______ Act.
• The FAA believes that airport operators must own all property within which DNL contour?
• Noise abatement also touches on Sponsor Assurance regarding land use compatibility. Which assurance is this?
• Which term denotes service to a medium or large-hub airport with no more than one intermediate stop, in aircraft with at least 15 seats and averaging more than 11 enplanements per day?
• Which resource is a free daily email providing the latest trending security news?
• The airport news and training network (ANTN Digicast) video training system has provided thousands of airport employees with on-demand video training on every aspect needed to run an airport. Which option best names this video training system?
• One way to improve community relations is through an economic impact study.
• Which entity is typically responsible for hiring the Airport Director?
• The employees from a major airline that flies out of your airport have announced they will go on strike soon if their labor dispute is not resolved. What type of 'crisis' is this?
• The ________ is an economic principle that recognizes that every dollar expended by an airport patron in the community is further recycled or channelling throughout the community to generate additional income or revenue
• At least ____ days prior to the effective date, part 161 airports must publish notices in local newspapers and post notices that are accessible to users and the public.
• The FAA currently defines significant change in noise exposure as an increase in DNL of 1.5 dB when the new DNL is above what value?
• Which term describes items that are voted on without discussion and are treated as a package?
• Everything said or done in executive session is _________.
• Which activity most increases your chances of landing air service?
• To designate a preferential runway in use, the wind direction must be within ____ degrees of runway heading and must not exceed ____ knots on runways that are clear and dry.
• Grant Assurance 25 concerns which aspect of airport funding?
• For non-compatible, public-use buildings, an average sound level of ______ dBA is the nominal design objective.
• When the airport desires to promote products, services, or special activities, this is known as what?
• A ________________ is a written motion adopted by a vote of the governing authority.
• A crisis communications plan includes which component?
• Which act enacted in 1979 provided a basis for the majority of noise abatement planning at airports?
• Sound-attenuation improvements and sound insulation of homes are intended to reduce interior residential noise levels to at least ______ dBA within the ______ contour.
• Which statement correctly describes the Day/Night Average (DNL) method?
• What is the physical unit most commonly used to describe sound levels?
• In May 2015, which software system replaced the INM and models aircraft performance to estimate fuel consumption, emissions, noise, and air quality?
• Who assesses market size and forecasts elements such as demand from frequent flyers?
• The total economic impact is derived from calculating the direct, indirect, and induced impacts.
• The secondary effects that occur as a result of increased income throughout the economy due to initial spending are called what?
• Which role focuses on attending regional and economic development planning meetings, developing position papers on legislative issues, representing the airport in regional forums with officials, and preparing talking points for board members and the airport executive?
• Which category of EAS expands basic service?
• An airport executive must be aware that he or she works for the ____________ and not the individual.
• What are the services that a community hopes to obtain by developing and maintaining an airport?
• Among agreements, purchasing, and personnel, which area focuses on acquiring goods and services?
• The INM model utilizes flight track information, aircraft fleet mix, standard and user-defined aircraft profiles, and terrain. It can also process US census population data and flight schedules from the ___________________
• Who do airport Directors/Managers ultimately serve?
• The success of the airport is largely based on the success of its _______.
• Air traffic changes above 3,000 feet AGL are categorized from further environmental documentation as what?
• What does the acronym NCP stand for in Part 150 planning?
• AICUZ is a DoD program used for which type of airports?
• To obtain a daily DNL reading, noise is measured each ________ and recorded for a 24 hour period. For the hours 10 pm to 7 am, ______ decibels are added to the recorded measurement.
• What is the full expansion of the acronym ANCLUC?
• Which term refers to the public-facing agenda component that allows topics to be discussed before votes are taken?
• Which monthly meeting is described as the gathering where air carriers discuss routine matters at a commercial service airport?
• Which category captures the economic activity generated by wages paid to workers indirectly connected to airport operations?
• __________ impact is the airport-related dollars that are generated directly as a result of airport employment and the operation of airport businesses
• Which DNL values were specified as levels to assess adverse impact in the 1992 act?
• What type of events require an immediate response to protect lives and mitigate damage?
• (Marketing) Use of airport money is addressed under Grant Assurance _________, and specifies that revenues generated by the airport must be used on the airport.