Exam quiz Operational Procedure - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Which statement about evacuation is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft should be secured and occupants moved clear when safe to do so

Answer

Passengers should remain near the aircraft in fire

Answer

Baggage collection is the priority

Answer

The engine should be left running

Question 2

Immediately after lift-off, a microburst is entered inadvertently. Which action might avoid an unintentional descent?

Accepted Answer

Set maximum power, maintain present aircraft configuration, climb at the best rate of climb speed

Answer

Set maximum power, retract landing gear and flaps, pick up speed and perform a left or a right turn in an attempt to leave the area of the microburst on the shortest way

Answer

Set maximum power, retract landing gear and flaps, increase pitch until attaining optimum climb speed

Answer

Set maximum power, maintain present aircraft configuration, pick up speed in an attempt to leave the area of the microburst as fast as possible

Question 3

Noise abatement should be applied...

Accepted Answer

without compromising safety

Answer

even if it creates an unsafe flight path

Answer

only after engine failure

Answer

only in IMC

Question 4

Which phenomenon may be expected at point 3 of the microburst? See figure (OPR-001)

Accepted Answer

Decrease in airspeed

Answer

Constant rate of descent

Answer

Increase in airspeed

Answer

Decrease in climb rate

Question 5

Which operational procedure statement is correct? Survival equipment should be appropriate to...

Accepted Answer

route, terrain, weather and expected rescue time

Answer

It is decided only by passengers

Answer

It is unrelated to runway condition

Answer

It prevents all emergencies

Question 6

In an electrical fire in flight, the immediate concern is...

Accepted Answer

isolate electrical power as appropriate and use the checklist

Answer

increase cabin heat

Answer

select carburettor heat only

Answer

turn on all lights

Question 7

Which statement about go-around is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

It should be initiated promptly if the approach or landing is unsafe

Answer

It is prohibited after final approach

Answer

It is used only by IFR flights

Answer

It replaces fuel planning

Question 8

What is correct about emergency priorities?

Accepted Answer

Aviate, navigate and communicate remain the basic order of priorities

Answer

It prevents all emergencies

Answer

Aviate is done only after checklist completion

Answer

It applies only during cruise

Question 9

Which kind of engine is susceptible to carburettor fire?

Accepted Answer

Piston engines

Answer

Turbine engines

Answer

Electric motors

Answer

Turboprop engines

Question 10

How can the pilot of an engine-driven aircraft minimise the noise emission during descent and approach?

Accepted Answer

High approach with minimum power setting, late descent, late configuration, adherence to established arrival routes

Answer

High approach with maximum power setting, early configuration, and steep approach

Answer

Descent and approach in landing configuration while maintaining a descent angle of 3°, direct approach whenever possible

Answer

Low approach with minimum power setting, late configuration and steep approach, adherence to established arrival routes

Question 11

In practical private flying, what is the correct operational meaning of engine failure after take-off?

Accepted Answer

The first priority is to maintain control and safe flying speed

Answer

It is unrelated to runway condition

Answer

It should be ignored if workload is high

Answer

It changes magnetic variation

Question 12

What should be observed when taxiing behind a commercial airliner?

Accepted Answer

To avoid the jet blast, a minimum distance of 200 m should be maintained

Answer

To avoid wake turbulence, a minimum distance of 700 m should be maintained

Answer

To avoid the jet blast, a minimum distance of 600 m should be maintained

Answer

To avoid wake turbulence, a minimum distance of 300 m should be maintained

Question 13

A stable approach includes...

Accepted Answer

correct speed, configuration, descent path and power by the stabilisation point

Answer

any speed if runway is long

Answer

no checklist use

Answer

large last-second corrections

Question 14

How should contaminated runway operation be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

Performance and directional-control margins may be reduced

Answer

It is decided only by passengers

Answer

It applies only during cruise

Answer

It is used only for IFR flights

Question 15

Wake turbulence intensity increases especially with...

Accepted Answer

At a high aeroplane weight.

Answer

When flying with high thrust.

Answer

When flying with low thrust.

Answer

At a low aeroplane weight.

Question 16

Which area is suitable for an off-field landing?

Accepted Answer

Harvested cornfield

Answer

Glade with long dry grass

Answer

Plowed field

Answer

Sports area in a village

Question 17

Which statement is correct for abnormal vibration?

Accepted Answer

Power, speed, engine indications and landing options should be managed according to the checklist

Answer

It is only a radio problem

Answer

It replaces aircraft control

Answer

It is used only for IFR flights

Question 18

During final approach, the glider pilot realizes a very bumpy surface on a selected off-field landing site. What technique may be recommended for landing?

Accepted Answer

Touch down with minimum speed, keep elevator pulled until full stop

Answer

Touch down with minimum speed, compensate different ground levels with power lever

Answer

Approach with increased speed, push elevator upon first ground contact

Answer

Approach with increased speed, avoid using wheel brakes

Question 19

Which operational procedure statement is correct? A runway incursion risk is reduced by...

Accepted Answer

clear readbacks, situational awareness and stopping if unsure

Answer

It is a radio licence issue

Answer

It is done only after shutdown

Answer

It replaces lookout

Question 20

For pre-flight preparation, which option correctly describes bird strike?

Accepted Answer

The pilot should assess controllability, engine indications and landing options

Answer

It should be delayed until after paperwork

Answer

It removes the need for a checklist

Answer

It is done only after shutdown

Question 21

Which operational procedure statement is correct? Noise abatement should be applied...

Accepted Answer

without compromising safety

Answer

It is used only for IFR flights

Answer

It is unrelated to runway condition

Answer

It should be ignored if workload is high

Question 22

What is the correct operational meaning of diversion?

Accepted Answer

It should be planned early when weather, fuel, daylight or aircraft status reduces margins

Answer

It is a radio licence issue

Answer

It is prohibited under VFR

Answer

It is a fuel grade

Question 23

When reviewing the flight, what is correct about emergency priorities?

Accepted Answer

Aviate, navigate and communicate remain the basic order of priorities

Answer

Communicate always comes before control

Answer

It applies only during cruise

Answer

It should be ignored if workload is high

Question 24

Why is it dangerous to pump the throttle for engine start in cold weather?

Accepted Answer

It may cause a carburettor fire

Answer

Carburettor icing can occur

Answer

The engine might start with not enough power

Answer

The oil will become diluted

Question 25

An emergency landing is a landing...

Accepted Answer

Conducted in response to circumstances forcing the aircraft to land.

Answer

Conducted without power from the engine.

Answer

Conducted in an attempt to keep up safety regarding an aircraft and its occupants.

Answer

Conducted with the flaps retracted.

Question 26

A technical fault requires an emergency off-field landing. Which steps, with respect to the pilot's operating handbook, are necessary?

Accepted Answer

Locate a suitable landing area, plan the approach, complete the applicable emergency procedure, declare an emergency, start and concentrate on the approach in due time.

Answer

Inform air traffic control and request technical support, check the pilot's operating handbook for a reference on the matter and execute an emergency landing.

Answer

Reduce speed and configure the aircraft for landing in an attempt to gain time, declare an emergency, complete the applicable emergency procedure and execute an emergency landing.

Answer

Declare an emergency, complete the applicable emergency procedure, cover as much distance towards the airport as possible to be closer to the rescue forces.

Question 27

Which statement is correct for bird strike?

Accepted Answer

The pilot should assess controllability, engine indications and landing options

Answer

It only changes radio phraseology

Answer

It is a fuel grade

Answer

It should be ignored if workload is high

Question 28

How should fire or smoke be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

Aircraft control, checklist action, landing as soon as practicable and evacuation planning are priorities

Answer

It changes magnetic variation

Answer

Continue normally to destination

Answer

It is decided only by passengers

Question 29

Which option correctly describes bird strike?

Accepted Answer

The pilot should assess controllability, engine indications and landing options

Answer

It always requires continuing to destination

Answer

It replaces aircraft control

Answer

It removes the need for a checklist

Question 30

Which statement about rejected take-off is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

It should be made early if acceleration, control or runway remaining is unsatisfactory

Answer

It should always be delayed to rotation speed

Answer

It is based only on passenger preference

Answer

It is never allowed on grass

Question 31

Which statement about wake turbulence is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

Adequate spacing should be maintained behind larger aircraft

Answer

It affects only jets at high altitude

Answer

It is removed by using landing lights

Answer

It improves climb performance

Question 32

Wake turbulence from a heavier aircraft is strongest when it is...

Accepted Answer

heavy, slow and clean

Answer

light, fast and parked

Answer

taxiing with engine off

Answer

descending with no lift

Question 33

Which would be the correct reaction when hydroplaning is suspected upon landing?

Accepted Answer

If all wheels are in motion, brake moderately. Maintain directional control by aerodynamic means

Answer

Add power and use flaps and spoilers to brake aerodynamically

Answer

Apply maximum braking to reduce aircraft speed to less than hydroplaning speed, then continue normal ground roll

Answer

Cross rudder and aileron controls in order to use the aircraft fuselage to brake aerodynamically

Question 34

Fuel contamination is checked by...

Accepted Answer

draining samples from specified drain points

Answer

looking only at the fuel gauge

Answer

checking tyre pressure

Answer

listening to the radio

Question 35

Which operational procedure statement is correct? When operating from a short or soft field, the pilot should...

Accepted Answer

use the approved procedure and performance data

Answer

It replaces aircraft control

Answer

It is a fuel grade

Answer

It removes the need for a checklist

Question 36

Which operational procedure statement is correct? A go-around should be initiated when...

Accepted Answer

the approach becomes unstable or landing cannot be assured safely

Answer

It is done only after shutdown

Answer

only if ATC orders it

Answer

It replaces aircraft control

Question 37

How should departures near villages be carried out?

Accepted Answer

Villages should be circumnavigated and crossed in a sufficient altitude

Answer

Slow with a low propeller rotation speed

Answer

Low and fast between the villages

Answer

Climb and changes in direction should be done as slow as possible

Question 38

A precautionary landing is considered when...

Accepted Answer

continuing the flight may become unsafe

Answer

the destination is visible

Answer

fuel quantity is increasing

Answer

weather is improving only

Question 39

Which phenomenon may be expected at point 2 of the microburst? See figure (OPR-001)

Accepted Answer

Decrease of climb rate

Answer

Constant rate of descent

Answer

Decrease of descent rate

Answer

Increase of airspeed

Question 40

Which operational procedure statement is correct? The ELT should be considered after...

Accepted Answer

a forced landing or accident when assistance may be needed

Answer

It should be delayed until after paperwork

Answer

It is used only for IFR flights

Answer

It is a radio licence issue

Question 41

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about rejected take-off?

Accepted Answer

It should be made early if acceleration, control or runway remaining is unsatisfactory

Answer

It replaces aircraft control

Answer

It is unrelated to runway condition

Answer

It is done only after shutdown

Question 42

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about wake turbulence?

Accepted Answer

Adequate spacing should be maintained behind larger aircraft

Answer

It removes the need for a checklist

Answer

It is a radio licence issue

Answer

It replaces lookout

Question 43

Which of the items below may have an influence on the noise perceived by a person on the ground? 1) Engine power setting 2) Propeller revolutions per minute 3) Position of the landing gear 4) Flap position 5) Flight track 6) Height above ground 7) Flight rules

Accepted Answer

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Answer

1, 5, 6

Answer

1, 5, 6, 7

Answer

3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Question 44

When operating from a short or soft field, the pilot should...

Accepted Answer

use the approved procedure and performance data

Answer

invent a new technique

Answer

ignore surface condition

Answer

always use maximum braking before take-off

Question 45

Which statement is correct for checklist use?

Accepted Answer

It reduces omission errors and supports correct abnormal handling

Answer

It should always be skipped under stress

Answer

It is decided only by passengers

Answer

It is used only for IFR flights

Question 46

Which operational procedure statement is correct? Smoke in the cockpit requires...

Accepted Answer

aviate, ventilate as appropriate, isolate the source and land as soon as practical

Answer

switch off the transponder first

Answer

It is used only for IFR flights

Answer

It changes magnetic variation

Question 47

What should a private pilot remember about passenger briefing?

Accepted Answer

It helps passengers understand restraints, doors, emergency actions and sterile-cockpit needs

Answer

It is a fuel grade

Answer

It should be ignored if workload is high

Answer

It replaces lookout

Question 48

Which statement about engine failure after take-off is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

The first priority is to maintain control and safe flying speed

Answer

The first action is paperwork

Answer

The first priority is changing frequency

Answer

The first priority is securing baggage

Question 49

During cross-country planning, which statement is correct for runway incursion prevention?

Accepted Answer

Clearance, lookout, signage and correct taxi routing are essential

Answer

It should be ignored if workload is high

Answer

It changes magnetic variation

Answer

It prevents all emergencies

Question 50

When do you expect wind shear?

Accepted Answer

During an inversion

Answer

In calm wind in cold weather

Answer

During a summer day with calm winds

Answer

When passing a warm front

Question 51

Survival equipment should be appropriate to...

Accepted Answer

route, terrain, weather and expected rescue time

Answer

aircraft colour only

Answer

transponder code only

Answer

engine oil grade only

Question 52

Smoke enters the cockpit during an engine fire. Which actions have to be taken immediately?

Accepted Answer

Switching off the heating and the ventilating system

Answer

Switching off the master switch and the ignition

Answer

Switching off the pitot and front window heating

Answer

Switching off the avionics and the cabin lighting

Question 53

When reviewing the flight, how should rejected take-off be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

It should be made early if acceleration, control or runway remaining is unsatisfactory

Answer

It is decided only by passengers

Answer

It is used only for IFR flights

Answer

It should be ignored if workload is high

Question 54

Which operational procedure statement is correct? A precautionary landing is considered when...

Accepted Answer

continuing the flight may become unsafe

Answer

It should be delayed until after paperwork

Answer

It replaces aircraft control

Answer

It is a fuel grade

Question 55

Which operational procedure statement is correct? Behind a departing large aircraft, a light aeroplane should...

Accepted Answer

rotate before the rotation point of the larger aircraft when safe and avoid its wake

Answer

It applies only during cruise

Answer

It always improves performance

Answer

It prevents all emergencies

Question 56

What are the effects of wet grass on the take-off and landing distance?

Accepted Answer

Increase of the take-off distance and increase of the landing distance

Answer

Decrease of the take-off distance and increase of the landing distance

Answer

Decrease of the take-off distance and decrease of the landing distance

Answer

Increase of the take-off distance and decrease of the landing distance

Question 57

What extinguishing agent is the least suitable for an aircraft fire?

Accepted Answer

Water

Answer

Powder

Answer

Halon

Answer

Foam

Question 58

Before take-off, loose articles should be...

Accepted Answer

secured

Answer

placed near the rudder pedals

Answer

held by passengers during take-off

Answer

left on the glare shield

Question 59

Which operational procedure statement is correct? A stable approach includes...

Accepted Answer

correct speed, configuration, descent path and power by the stabilisation point

Answer

It prevents all emergencies

Answer

It should be delayed until after paperwork

Answer

It is used only for IFR flights

Question 60

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about go-around?

Accepted Answer

It should be initiated promptly if the approach or landing is unsafe

Answer

It is used only by IFR flights

Answer

It is a fuel grade

Answer

It is a radio licence issue

Question 61

How does the pilot prepare for a VFR flight over a large distance of water, when it is unlikely that land can be reached in case of an engine failure?

Accepted Answer

Carry life vests or a life raft for all occupants.

Answer

File a flight plan including the exact way-points.

Answer

Be prepared to fly with transponder only.

Answer

Maintain continuous radio contact with ATC.

Question 62

Low-level turns should be avoided because...

Accepted Answer

stall margin and recovery height are reduced

Answer

load factor disappears

Answer

airspeed is always higher

Answer

visibility becomes unlimited

Question 63

How should engine failure after take-off be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

The first priority is to maintain control and safe flying speed

Answer

It removes the need for a checklist

Answer

It is done only after shutdown

Answer

It should be delayed until after paperwork

Question 64

The sterile cockpit concept means...

Accepted Answer

avoiding non-essential conversation during critical phases

Answer

no radio calls allowed

Answer

no checklist use

Answer

flying without passengers

Exam simulation Operational Procedure - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Exam simulation EASA PPL(A) Exam Question Bank Operational Procedure 120 questions on 120 minutes

Exam simulation Operational Procedure - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Exam simulation EASA PPL(A) Exam Question Bank Operational Procedure 120 questions on 120 minutes

You have reached the free limit

Upgrading to PRO gives you access to: