Airport Engineering MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Airport Engineering, a fundamental topic in the field of Civil Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Airport Engineering MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

In this section, you'll find a wide range of Airport Engineering mcq questions that explore various aspects of Airport Engineering problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Airport Engineering principles, enabling you to refine your problem-solving techniques. Whether you're a student aiming to ace Civil Engineering tests, a job seeker preparing for interviews, or someone simply interested in sharpening their skills, our Airport Engineering MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential Civil Engineering topic.

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Q41.
For the taxiways, the following statement is true

a.

The maximum longitudinal grade is 3%

b.

The permissible rate of change of grade is 1%

c.

The permissible transverse grade is 1.5%

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q42.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

Runway edge from the landing side, is called threshold

b.

Localizer indicates to the pilot his position with respect to the proposed alignment

c.

The glide slope indicates the correct angle of descent

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q43.
The maximum length and pavement strength of the runway is that of

a.

A 1

b.

B 2

c.

B 3

d.

G 7

Discuss
Answer: (a).A 1
Q44.
According to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (I.C.A.O.), the runway lengths of aerodromes, have been coded by

a.

Seven English alphabets

b.

Last Seven English alphabets

c.

First Seven English alphabets

d.

First seven natural numbers.

Discuss
Answer: (c).First Seven English alphabets
Q45.
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

a.

L.O.M. is installed at 7.2 km from the threshold

b.

L.M.M. is installed at 1.0 km from the threshold

c.

Localizer antenna is installed at 300 m from the other end of the runway

d.

Glide slope antenna is installed at the centre of the runway about 150 m on one side

Discuss
Answer: (d).Glide slope antenna is installed at the centre of the runway about 150 m on one side
Q46.
The depressions and undulations in the pavement, are caused due to

a.

improper compaction of subgrade

b.

impact of heavy wheel loads

c.

punching effect

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q47.
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

a.

In single engine aeroplanes, the engine is provided in the nose of the aircraft

b.

In double engine aeroplanes, one engine on either wing is placed symmetrically

c.

In three engine aeroplanes, two engines are placed on both wings and one engine is placed in the tail

d.

None of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).In three engine aeroplanes, two engines are placed on both wings and one engine is placed in the tail
Q48.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

The speed of the aircraft relative to the ground, is called cruising speed

b.

The speed of the aircraft relative to wind, is called air speed

c.

When wind is blowing the direction of the flight, air speed is less than cruising speed

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q49.
Airport elevation is the reduced level above M.S.L. of

a.

control tower

b.

highest point of the landing area

c.

lowest point of the landing area

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).highest point of the landing area
Q50.
The reduced level of the proposed site of an air port is 2500 m above M.S.L. If the recommended length by I.C.A.O. for the runway at sea level is 2500 m, the required length of the runway is

a.

2500 m

b.

3725 m

c.

3000 m

d.

3250 m

Discuss
Answer: (b).3725 m
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