ASTB-E Domain 4: Aviation and Nautical Information (ANIT) Welcome to your ASTB-E Domain 4: Aviation and Nautical Information (ANIT) 1. ASTB-E: Aviation and Nautical Information (ANIT) Which principle explains why a wing generates lift? A. Bernoulli's principle B. Newton's third law C. Pascal's law D. Boyle's law None 2. ASTB-E: Aviation and Nautical Information (ANIT) What is the primary purpose of ailerons on an aircraft? A. To control pitch B. To control roll C. To control yaw D. To increase lift None 3. ASTB-E: Aviation and Nautical Information (ANIT) What is the term for the maximum distance an aircraft can fly between takeoff and landing? A. Range B. Endurance C. Ceiling D. Capacity None 4. ASTB-E: Aviation and Nautical Information (ANIT) In a jet engine, what component compresses the incoming air before it enters the combustion chamber? A. Turbine B. Combustor C. Compressor D. Nozzle None 5. ASTB-E: Aviation and Nautical Information (ANIT) What does the term "angle of attack" refer to in aviation? A. The angle between the chord line of the wing and the direction of the oncoming air B. The angle between the aircraft's axis and the horizon C. The angle between the vertical stabilizer and the horizontal stabilizer D. The angle between the nose of the aircraft and the target None 6. ASTB-E: Aviation and Nautical Information (ANIT) In nautical terminology, what is a "bulkhead"? A. A type of anchor B. A vertical partition in a ship C. The rear part of a ship D. A type of sail None 7. ASTB-E: Aviation and Nautical Information (ANIT) What is the function of a ship's ballast? A. To increase speed B. To improve stability C. To steer the ship D. To signal other vessels None 8. ASTB-E: Aviation and Nautical Information (ANIT) What is the term for the rotating fan-like part at the front of a jet engine? A. Turbine B. Compressor C. Propeller D. Fan None 9. ASTB-E: Aviation and Nautical Information (ANIT) What is "yaw" in aviation? A. Movement around the vertical axis B. Movement around the longitudinal axis C. Movement around the lateral axis D. Upward and downward movement None 10. ASTB-E: Aviation and Nautical Information (ANIT) What does the term "displacement" refer to in nautical context? A. The speed of a ship B. The weight of water a ship displaces when floating C. The distance a ship travels D. The height of the ship's mast None 11. ASTB-E: Aviation and Nautical Information (ANIT) In aviation, what is a "stall"? A. A rapid descent due to engine failure B. A loss of lift due to an excessive angle of attack C. A sudden acceleration D. A routine landing maneuver None 12. ASTB-E: Aviation and Nautical Information (ANIT) What is the primary purpose of a ship's keel? A. To provide propulsion B. To store cargo C. To provide structural strength and stability D. To act as a rudder None 13. ASTB-E: Aviation and Nautical Information (ANIT) What is the primary effect of the Coriolis force on an aircraft's navigation? A. It causes a drift to the right in the Northern Hemisphere B. It increases airspeed at higher altitudes C. It decreases fuel efficiency during long flights D. It stabilizes the aircraft during turbulence None 14. ASTB-E: Aviation and Nautical Information (ANIT) In aviation meteorology, what is a 'microburst'? A. A small, intense downdraft B. A sudden increase in wind speed C. A minor turbulence pocket D. A short-lived updraft None 15. ASTB-E: Aviation and Nautical Information (ANIT) What navigational tool is used to measure the altitude of a celestial body in celestial navigation? A. Chronometer B. Sextant C. Gyrocompass D. Altimeter None 16. ASTB-E: Aviation and Nautical Information (ANIT) What is the function of slats in an aircraft wing? A. To decrease lift during descent B. To increase drag during landing C. To increase lift at slower speeds D. To stabilize the aircraft in turbulence None 17. ASTB-E: Aviation and Nautical Information (ANIT) In nautical terms, what is a 'lee shore'? A. The shore sheltered from the wind B. The shore towards which the wind is blowing C. The shore perpendicular to the wind's direction D. The shore with the highest tides None 18. ASTB-E: Aviation and Nautical Information (ANIT) In the context of flight dynamics, what is "Dutch roll"? A. A controlled descent technique B. A simultaneous roll and yaw motion creating an oscillation C. A high-speed aerobatic maneuver D. A method for reducing airspeed None 19. ASTB-E: Aviation and Nautical Information (ANIT) What does the term "astern" mean in nautical navigation? A. Towards the front of the ship B. Towards the rear of the ship C. On the left side of the ship D. On the right side of the ship None 20. ASTB-E: Aviation and Nautical Information (ANIT) What is the primary purpose of flaps on an aircraft's wing? A. To control roll B. To control yaw C. To increase lift during takeoff and landing D. To increase airspeed None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
