1.

i) Aluminium has high electrical and thermal conductivity

ii) Ductility of aluminium improves with the addition of iron & silver
a) Only i) is correct
b) Only ii) is correct
c) Both i) and ii) are correct
d) Neither i) nor ii) is correct
2. Potential difference between two conductors insulated from each other is
measured in
a) Ampere
b) Coulomb
c) Ohm
d) Volt
3. Correct way to connect a test voltmeter in a circuit is
a) In series with a unit
b) In parallel with a unit
c) Between source voltage and load
d) Both b) & c) are correct
4. Which term means .001 ampere
a) Micro ampere
b) Milli ampere
c) Kilo ampere
d) Nano ampere
5. Unit used to express electrical power is
a) Ampere
b) Volt
c) Watt

d) Coulomb

6. Transfer of electrical energy from one conductor to another without the aid
of electrical connection is
a) Induction
b) Air gap transfer
c) Not possible
d) Possible but will cause excessive arcing thus
not practical
7. Magnetic lines of force pass most readily through
a) Aluminium
b) Copper
c) Iron

d) Titanium

8. In a straight conductor, the resistance is not affected by

a) Length
b) Temperature
c) Shape of cross section
d) Material
9. Pitot pressure varies with
a) Speed
b) Air density
d) None of these

c) Speed and Air density

10. Altimeter and rate of climb indicator utilize

a) Static pressure
b) Pitot pressure
d) Both a) and b)

c) Either a) or b)

11.

Pitot static system have heating elements to

a) Remove moisture from the air
b) Prevent ice formation
c) To permit flying at high altitude
d) All are correct

12.

Pressure heads of pitot static system should not be painted,

because it
a) Impairs their thermal efficiency
b) May cause obstruction of
orifices
c) None of the above
d) Both a) and b) are
correct

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13.
a)
b)
c)
d)

Leak test of pitot static system should be carried out

After installation of a component / instrument
Whenever malfunctioning is suspected
At specified periods indicated in servicing schedules
All are correct

14.

Which instruments are connected to the aircraft pitot static system?

a) Vertical speed indicator
b) Altimeter
c) Airspeed indicator
d) All are correct

15.

The instrument that measures difference between pitot & static

pressure is
a) Altimeter
b) Pressure gauge c) Airspeed indicator
d) Vertical speed indicator

16.

The unit where calculations are processed is called

a) Central processing unit (CPU)
b) Control unit
c) Arithmetic and logic unit (ALU)
d) Computing unit

17.

18.

19.

Sequence of steps for computing a program is known as

a) Flow chart
b) Sequence process
c) Algorithm
d) None of these
Basic function of a computer is
a) Addition
b) Multiplication
correct
EDP stands for
a) Electrical data processing
processing
c) Entry data processing

c) Division

d) All are

b) Electronic data
d) Electronic discrete programme

20.

A computer basically
a) Processes data
b) Stores data as per given
instructions
c) Perform mathematical calculations
d) All are correct

21.

Computer stores instructions in

a) English language
b) Decimal number system
c) Octal number system
d) Binary

22.

Power and work are measured in

a) Watt and force
b) Watt and joule
c) Ampere hour and joule
d) Farad and joule

23.

One micron is
a) 10-3 meter
c) 10-9 meter

24.

b) 10-6 meter
d) None of these

The change in resistance depends upon

a) Temperature
b) Material and length
c) Cross sectional area
d) Both b) and c) are correct

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25.

Most extensively used material in aircraft electrical cables is

a) Rubber and silk
b) Nylon and cotton
c) Teflon
d) Both b) & c) are correct

26.
a)
b)
c)
d)

In a parallel circuit
Total resistance is less than smallest resistor
Total resistance decreases when one of the resistance is removed
Total voltage drop is same as total resistance
All are correct

27.

If there are n numbers of calls, each having a voltage of E and

resistance R, then voltmeter connected across the electrolyte will indicate
a) nE
b) (n-1)E
c) n(n - )E
d) None of these

28.

A 12V bulb is connected in series and draws 3 amperes current

from a 12V battery. Its resistance and power will be
a) 36 ohms, 4 W
b) 4 ohms, 36 W
c) 1 ohm, 12 W
d) None of these

29.

The number of shock mounts required for an original instrument

panel is determined by the
a) Size of the panel
b) Type of the panel
c) Weight of the complete panel unit
d) Number of
instruments to be installed

30.
a)
b)
c)
d)
31.

32.

Aircraft instrument panels are shock mounted to

Absorb all vibrations
Absorb low frequency, high amplitude shocks
Channel most airframe vibrations to the instruments
Absorb high frequency, high amplitude shocks

The method of mounting aircraft instruments in their respective

panels depends on
a) Instrument manufacturer
b) Design of the
instrument case
c) Design of the aircraft fuselage
d) Design of the instrument
panel
How is a flange less instrument case mounted in an instrument
panel?
a) By four screws which extend through the instrument panel
b) By an expanding type clamp secured to the back of the panel
and tightened by a screw from the front of the instrument
panel
c) By a metal shelf separate from and located behind the instrument
panel
d) By press fit into the instrument panel and held in place by friction

33.

Why are most electrical instruments mounted in iron or steel cases?

a) To avoid damage to the instrument during maintenance

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b) To facilitate removal or installation

c) To prevent interference from outside magnetic fields
d) To reduce heat build up in the instrument
34.

When installing instruments in an aircraft who is responsible for

making sure it is properly marked?
a) An authorised inspector
b) The aircraft owner
c) The instrument installer
d) The instrument
manufacturer

35.

i) Instrument panels absorb low frequency high amplitude shocks.

ii) Shock absorbers of instrument panel permit instruments to operate
under conditions of minor vibrations.
a) Only i) is correct
b) Only ii) is correct
c) Both i) and ii) are correct
d) Neither i) nor ii) is correct

36.

Assembler is
a) An individual who assembles computer
c) Programme

b) Language
d) None of these

37.

Input unit of a computer communicates between

a) Operator & computer
b) Memory with printer
c) CPU with monitor
d) Output & computer

38.

Primary memory of a computer are

a) RAM, ROM
b) RAM, ROM, PROM
c) RAM, ROM, CPU
d) RAM, ROM, Hard Disc

39.
a)
b)
c)
d)
40.
a) 2
41.

Hard disc & floppies are

For different purpose
For same purpose but hard disc stores more information
For same purpose but hard disc stores less information
None of these
The symbol for hexa-decimal is
b) 8
c) 10

Algorithm uses
a) One input, one output
c) One input, multiple output

d) 16
b) One input, two output
d) None of these

42.

To solve a fifteen step problem, a computer will work in

a) Sequence
b) Repetition
c) Selection
d) Sequence and repetition

43.

Which of the following is a storage device?

a) Mouse
b) Monitor
c) CPU
d) Hard disk

44.

RAM stands for

a) Read & access memory

b) Random access memory

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c) Record and maintain

d) None of these

45.

Radio equipment is protected from vibration damage by

a) Shock mounts
b) Aluminium alloy jumpers
c) Doubler plates around the mounting points
d) All are correct

46.

To communicate with ground control from an aircraft, pilot uses

a) VOR receiver
b) VHF trans receiver
c) HF transmitter
d) ADF

47.

Addition of avionics equipment forward of CG limits will affect

a) Maximum gross weight and datum
b) CG limits and useful load
c) Empty weight and useful load
d) Useful load only

48.

i) AC current passing through a conductor creates emf around the

conductor
ii) Frequency of radio wave radiated equals the frequency of the applied
current
a) Only i) is correct
b) Only ii) is correct
c) Both i) and ii) are correct
d) Neither i) nor ii) is correct

49.
a)
b)
c)
d)
50.

Power output of large commercial aircraft VHF transmitter is of the

order of
a) 1-15 watts
b) 20-30 watts
c) 50-100 watts
d) 150-200 watts

51.
a)
b)
c)
d)
52.

Basic components of a communication system are

Receiver & transmitter
As in a) plus receiver / transmitter antennas
As in b) plus microphone
As in c) plus loudspeaker

Mark the incorrect statement

Precession is inversely proportional to the strength &
direction of applied force.
Precession is inversely proportional to the moment of inertia of the
rotor.
Precession is inversely proportional to the angular velocity of the
rotor.
None of the above

Control of drift, relating to horizontal gyroscopes can be achieved

by:
a) Calculating corrections using earth rate formula and applying them
as appropriate
b) Applying fixed torques & cause gyro to process at a rate equal &
opposite to the earth rate.
c) As in b) but which can be varied according to latitude
d) All of these

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53.

When gimbal orientation is such that the spin axis becomes

coincident with one or the other of the axes of freedom which serves as
attitude displacement reference is termed as
a) Gimbal lock
b) Gimbal Error
c) Apparent drift

54.

When gyroscope as a whole is displaced with its gimbal rings not

mutually at right angles to each other is termed as
a) Gimbal Lock
b) Gimbal Error c) Apparent Drift

55.

The vacuum pump or venturi creates a vacuum for operating the

Gyroscope which is regulated by a relief value at
a) 3.5 in Hg
b) 4.5 in Hg c) Between 3.5 and 4.5 in Hg
d)
None
56.
Minimising the expression
Y=A B C + A B C D + A B C D E + A B + A B C D E + A the output is
a) Y=A
b) Y=1
c) Y=A+ AB
d) Y=AB
57.

Y= (5, 15, 23, 29, 37, 47, 55, 61) + X (7, 13, 21, 31, 39, 45, 53,
63)
a) Y=EF

58.
a) 9

b) Y= AB

c) Y=CD + EF

In excess 3 codes, BCD 1001 will be written as

b) 1011
c) 1100

d) Y=BD
d) 1001

59.

If active low output is required for checking odd parity we will use
a) AND gate
b) OR gate
c) XOR gate
d) XNOR gate
60.
The Tension of brushes to provide brush pressure is approx.
a) 6 Psi
b) 8 Psi
c) 10 Psi
d) 12 Psi
61.

A four pole generator will have

a) 2 interpole
b) 4 interpole
interpole

c) 6 interpole

d) 8

62.

In a 3 phase system, the phase winding is spaced symmetrically so

that the voltage induced is
a) 90o apart
b) 120o apart
c) 60o apart
d) 180o
apart

63.

To avoid armature reaction of small DC generator (1000 watt or

less) type. The method used is
a) Interpole Method
b) Brush setting method
c) both (a) & (b)
d) None of these

64.

Compensating winding is used in series with interpole winding to

a) Increase he life of brushes
b) Distortion of field
c) Reduces radio interference
d) All the above

65.

Staggering slots are used in armature of a DC generator to

a) Minimise ripple voltage
b) Maintain constant output
c) Minimise eddy Current loss
d) None of these above

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66.

A 3 four pole alternator, running at 6000 rpm will have frequency

of
a) 100 c/s

b) 200 c/s

c) 300 c/s

d) 400 c/s

67.

While installing battery (Ni-Cad) on a/c you must inspect

a) Ventilation system of a/c
b) Cable for chaffing
c) Quick disconnection mechanism
d) All of these

68.

What will be value of resistance of yellow, red, orange and gold

a) 42000 10%
b) 42000 5% c) 12000 5%
d)
22000 10%

69.

AC generator works on the principle of

a) Faradays law of electro-magnetic induction
b) Mutual
induction
c) Self induction
d) All of these

70.

The disadvantage of vacuum operated Gyro is

a) At high altitude, stability is reduced due to decrease in atmospheric
pressure.
b) Weight due to pipelines
c) Possibility of contamination by corrosion and dirt particles.
d) All of these

71.

Gyro of AC operated instruments utilize the principle of squirrel

cage induction motor and because of high frequency of power supply,
greater rotor speeds are possible of approximate.
a) 23000rpm
b) 24000rpm
c) 24500rpm
d) None

72.

Indication of pitch & Bank attitude are presented by the relative

position of
a) Aircraft symbol b) Gyro stabilised bar (Horizon symbol)
c) Both a) & b)
d) None of these

73.

Freedom of gimbal system movement about the roll & pitch axes in
gyro horizon is ______ respectively
a) 3600 and 900
b) 3600 and 800
c) 3600 and 850 d) None

74.

The reason for restricting pitch movement of gyro horizon is to

prevent
a) Gimbal error
b) Gimbal lock
c) Transport wander
d) None

75.

The operating frequency of ADF is

a) 90Hz
b) 90KHz
c) 150Hz
1800KHz

76.

The ADF operates on

a) LF Band
b) MF Band
Band

c) LF & MF Band

d) 90KHz to

d) VHF

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77.

Capacity of a capacitor depends upon

a) Separation between the plates
b) Area of plates
c) Di-electric material
d) All of these

78.

The device used to measure very high insulation resistance of

electric cable is
a) High resistance voltmeter
b) Megger / Insulation
resistance tester
c) Iron vane meter
d) Ammeter of high range

79.

If six cells are connected in series of each E volts, the total voltage
of the battery will be
a) 6E
b) 3E
c) 4E
d) 12E

80.

Special test equipment comprising a meter and two cables each of

specific length, is required for checking the resistance of bonding. A
meter widely used , consists of an ohm-meter operating on
a) Principle of current ratio
b) Principle of voltage ratio
c) None of these

81.

Pitot static system have heating elements to

a) Remove moisture from the air
b) Prevent ice
formation
c) To permit flying at high altitude
d) All are correct

82.

Pressure heads of pitot static system should not be painted,

because it
a) Impairs their thermal efficiency
b) May cause obstruction of orifices
c) None of the above
d) Both a) and b) are correct

83.

Leak test of pitot static system should be carried out

After installation of a component / instrument
Whenever malfunctioning is suspected
At specified periods indicated in servicing schedules
All are correct

a)
b)
c)
d)
84.

Which instruments are connected to the aircraft pitot static system?

a) Vertical speed indicator
b) Altimeter
c) Airspeed indicator
d) All are correct

85.

The instrument that measures difference between pitot & static

pressure is
a) Altimeter
b) Pressure gauge c) Airspeed indicator
d)
Vertical speed indicator
86.
In a series connection
a. Voltage is same across each element
b. Current is same in each element
c. Both are correct
d. None

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87.
a.
b.
c.
d.

39. The symbol indicates

Conductor
Capacitor
Condenser
Variable Condenser

a.
b.
c.
d.

If supply voltage = 30V, then working voltage of capacitor could be

90V
45V
50V
55V

a.
b.
c.
d.

When QNH is set on milibar scale, the altimeter reads

Altitude above mean sea level
Height above the airport elevation
Both A and B
None of the above

88.

89.

90.

a.
b.
c.
d.

When QFE is set on milibar scale, altimeter reads

Altitude above mean sea level
Height above the airport elevation
Both A and B
None of the above
Pitot head is mounted parallel to the
Latitudinal axis of aircraft
Longitudinal axis of aircraft
Both A and B
None of the above

a.
b.
c.
d.

All the altimeter

Are constructed on the principle of Aneroid barometer
They have pressure responsive elements
Aneroid mechanism
All of the above

a.
b.
c.
d.
91.

92.

93.
a.
b.
c.
d.
94.

95.

Hysterisis error in altimeter

Is induced by aircraft maintaining a given altitude for certain period
of time and suddenly making a large altitude change
This error will eliminate itself with slow climbs and descends
After maintaining a new altitude for a reasonable period of time
All of the above

Installation errors in altimeter mechanism is

a. Caused by change of alignment of static pressure port with the
relation wind
b. Speed of aircraft and angle of attack of aircraft
c. By location of the static port in a disturbed pressure field
d. All of the above
An ROCI is connected to

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a.
b.
c.
d.

Static pressure only

Pitot pressure only
Both A and B
None of the above

a.
b.
c.
d.

In ROCI during dive of aircraft, the diaphragm

Contracts
Expands
Both a & b
No effect

96.

97.

Any sudden or abrupt change in the aircraft altitude may cause

erroneous indications of ROCI
a.
b.
c.
d.

98.

a.
b.
c.
d.

An instantaneous ROCI is
Recent development
Incorporates acceleration pumps
Eliminates limitations associated with calibrated leak assembly
All of the above
The memory unit that communicates directly with the CPU is called
Main memory
Auxiliary memory
Cache memory
EPROM

a.
b.
c.
d.

The flow chart is a

Systematic representation of a task
Systematic representation with logical decision
Systematic pictorial representation with logical decision
Random representation of a task

a.
b.
c.
d.

The most powerful computer is

Micro computer
Super computer
Mini computer
Lap top computer

a.
b.
c.
d.

Excess speed of computer depends upon

Software used
Frequency and signal received
Both Software and Hardware
Only Hardware

a.
b.
c.
d.
99.

100.

101.

102.

103.

Due to a sudden change of airflow over static port

Sudden change of air flow over pitot head
On both A and B
None of the above

Which are related to the memory

1. Hard disk
2. Key board
Monitor
a. 1 & 2

3. CD ROM

4.

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b. 2 & 3
c. 1 & 3
d. 2 & 4
104.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Expand the term RAM

Random Access Memory
Reverse Access Memory
Random Access Monitor
Reverse Access Monitor

a.
b.
c.
d.

Which language is the oriented language?

PASCAL
BASIC
FORTRAN
COBOL

a.
b.
c.
d.

In third generation computer

Integrated circuits are used
Microprocessor is used
Transistors are used
None of the above

a.
b.
c.
d.

The unit of Memory is

Bytes
Mega bite
Mill
Byles

a.
b.
c.
d.

Analog computer is
More correct than digital computer
Less accurate than digital computer
Equal with digital computer
None of these

105.

106.

107.

108.

109.
Which of the following DC generator has very poor voltage
regulation
a. Series wound D.C generator
b. Shunt would D.C generator
c. Differential compound D.C generator
d. Cumulative compound D.C generator
110.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Series wound D.C generator cannot be used in airplane because

They have very poor voltage regulation
Poor efficiency
Large losses
None of these

111.
The output voltage of a series wound D.C generator may be
controlled by
a. Using a rheostat in parallel with the field windings
b. Using a rheostat in series with the field windings
c. Both a and b

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d. None of the above

112.
would
a.
b.
c.
d.
113.

a.
b.
c.
d.

If a constant voltage is desired, which one of the D.C generator we

prefer
Series wound D.C generator
Shunt wound D.C generator
Both a and b
None of these
The Boolean expression for output
A
B
Y
C
Y=(A.B).C
Y=A.B.C
Y=(A.B).C
Y=A.(B.C)

114.

How many bits are there in 1KB?

a. 1000 bits
b. 1024 bits
c. 2048 bits
d. 108 bits
115.
54) During Leak test of pitot static system
a. Rate of discharge of pressure should not be at high rate
b. High rate may cause damage to the instruments
c. Both A and B
d. None of the above
116.
55) Leak test provides a means for
a. Check those instruments connected to system, are functioning
properly.
b. It serves as a calibration test also
c. Both A and B
117.
The ability of magnet to restore magnetism is called
a. Retentivity
b. Permitivity
c. Store ability
d. Both a and c
118.
If Im is the maximum current for sine AC then its R.M.S value is
given by
a. 0.707 Im
b. Im
c. 0.5 Im
d. 1.414 Im
119.
The relationship between voltage and current in a purely inductive
circuit is given by
a. Voltage leads the current by 90o
b. Current lags the voltage by 90o
c. Both a and b

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d. None of these
120.
By voltage division rule the voltage drop V1 in the circuit will be
a. V1=(R2*VS) / (R1+R2)
b. V1=(R1*VS) / (R1+R2)
c. V1=VS*(R1+R2) / R1
d. None
121.
If inductance is doubled and the capacitance is halved, then
resonant frequency F0
a. Doubled
b. Halved
c. Remains Same
d. Squared root of F0
122.
50000000Hz stands for
a. 5 MHz
b. 0.5 MHz
c. 50 MHz
d. 5000 MHz
123.
To smoothen the DC in rectifier, we employ
a. LPF
b. HPF
c. BPF
d. None
124.
The Voltage / Current across the short circuit
a. V=max
I=0
b. V=0
I=max
c. V=0
I=0
d. V=max
I=max
125.
The vacuum tube has
a. Directly heated anode
b. Indirectly heated cathode
c. Directly heated cathode
d. Indirectly heated anode
126.
For aircraft generation plant inductor is 1H. The value of capacitor
should be
a. 1 / (800 )2 farad
b. (800 ) farads
c. (400 ) farads
d. 800 farads
127.
In one time constant, the capacitor charges to
a. 36.8% of its maximum value
b. 63.2% of its maximum value
c. 98% of its maximum value
d. None
128.

The name Superhet is used for

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a. AM receiver
b. FM transmitter

b. FM receiver

c. AM transmitter

129.
Two resistances of 15, 12 ohms each are connected in parallel
across a supply, giving 27 ampere., then current through 15 ohm will be
a. 27 amp
b. 12 amp c. 15 amp
d. 1 amp
130.
The earth rotates at its own axis at a rate of
a. 20 degrees per hour
b. 30 degrees per hour
c. 15 degrees per hour
d. 25 degrees per hour[

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