DISPATCHER WRITTEN EXAM REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2023-2024 UPDATE|A GRADED What is the effect of alcohol consumption on functions of the body? A) Alcohol has an adverse effect, especially as altitude increases. B) Alcohol has little effect if followed by an ounce of black coffee for every ounce of alcohol. C) Small amounts of alcohol in the human system increase judgment and decisionmaking abilities. - ANSWER- A) Alcohol has an adverse effect, especially as altitude increases. Freezing Point Depressant (FPD) fluids used for deicing: A) on the ground, cause no performance degradation during takeoff. B) provide ice protection during flight. C) are intended to provide ice protection on the ground only. - ANSWER- C) are intended to provide ice protection on the ground only. If squalls are reported at the destination airport, what wind conditions exist? A) Sudden increases in wind speed of at least 15 knots to a sustained wind speed of 20 knots, lasting for at least 1 minute. B) Rapid variation in wind direction of at least 20° and changes in speed of at least 10 knots between peaks and lulls. C) A sudden increase in wind speed of at least 16 knots, the speed rising to 22 knots or more for 1 minute or longer. - ANSWER- C) A sudden increase in wind speed of at least 16 knots, the speed rising to 22 knots or more for 1 minute or longer. Which type clouds may be associated with the jetstream? A) Cumulonimbus cloud line where the jetstream crosses the cold front. B) Cirrostratus cloud band on the polar side and under the jetstream. C) Cirrus clouds on the equatorial side of the jetstream. - ANSWER- C) Cirrus clouds on the equatorial side of the jetstream. Where are jetstreams normally located? A) In a break in the tropopause where intensified temperature gradients are located. B) In areas of strong low pressure systems in the stratosphere. C) In a single continuous band, encircling the Earth, where there is a break between the equatorial and polar tropopause. - ANSWER- A) In a break in the tropopause where intensified temperature gradients are located. Which feature is associated with the tropopause? A) Absence of wind and turbulence. B) Abrupt change of temperature lapse rate. C) Absolute upper limit of cloud formation. - ANSWER- B) Abrupt change of temperature lapse rate. Convective clouds which penetrate a stratus layer can produce which threat to instrument flight? A) Freezing rain. B) Embedded thunderstorms. C) Clear air turbulence. - ANSWER- B) Embedded thunderstorms. Where do squall lines most often develop? A) Ahead of a cold front. B) In an occluded front. C) Behind a stationary front. - ANSWER- A) Ahead of a cold front. An airport may not be qualified for alternate use if: A) the airport has AWOS-3 weather reporting. B) the airport is located next to a restricted or prohibited area. C) the NAVAIDS used for the final approach are unmonitored. - ANSWER- C) the NAVAIDS used for the final approach are unmonitored. Airborne weather radar is installed to help the crew: A) penetrate weather between storm cells. B) avoid severe weather. C) avoid storm turbulence and hail. - ANSWER- B) avoid severe weather. The maximum speed during takeoff that the pilot may abort the takeoff and stop the airplane within the accelerate-stop distance is: A) VRef B) V1 C) V2 - ANSWER- A) V1