CTO EXAM 2025 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER
Handle an aircraft targeted with a bomb threat as a(n) - answer>>>Emergency
The uneven heating of adjacent bodies of air causing warm air to be drawn upwards, and more
dense air downward defines - answer>>>Convective Currents
Once you have established which aircraft is the subject of a threat, notify the - answer>>>Pilot
After having received a specific bomb threat, the pilot requests technical assistance. This may
be obtained from a(n) - answer>>>FAA aviation explosives expert
When a pilot requests technical assistance during a bomb threat situation, a controller should
obtain the aircraft type, series, and model; the _______; and other pertinent details -
answer>>>Precise location/description of the bomb device, if known
If an airborne aircraft receives a bomb threat, the controller may ask if the pilot wishes to climb
or descend in order to - answer>>>Equalize the cabin and outside pressure
If a pilot requests to climb or descend, issue the appropriate clearance, taking into
consideration Minimum En route (IFR) Altitude (MEA), Minimum Obstruction Clearance Altitude
(MOCA), Minimum Reception Altitude (MRA) and - answer>>>Weather
If you receive notification of a bomb threat and the pilot elects to remain on the ground, advise
other aircraft to remain at least ______ yards away from the bomb threat aircraft -
answer>>>100
Before an aircraft that has received a bomb threat is moved from the service area, consider the
_______________ as a paramount factor - answer>>>Deplaning of passengers
A bomb threat is received concerning an aircraft on the ground, and the pilot insists on
departing. If traffic is not a factor - answer>>>Issue a clearence
,If a pilot requests the location of the nearest explosive detection K-9 team, obtain the aircraft
ID and position and - answer>>>Notify your supervisor
After determining the location of the nearest explosive detection K-9 team, and the pilot wishes
to divert to that location, you must obtain an ____________(____) from the pilot -
answer>>>Estimated time of arrival (ETA)
Actions such as unauthorized use of aircraft, tampering with aircraft or property around
airports, placing packages in unusual positions or locations are known as - answer>>>Suspicious
activity
Do NOT attempt to delay, detain or question a person conducting suspicious activities. Keep
them
in sight until ________________ representatives arrive - answer>>>Law enforcement
What four organizations are suspicious activities reported to - answer>>>Nearest law
enforcement agency
FBI
Airport management
Aircraft operator
A Piper Cherokee on an IFR flight plan is overdue at its clearance limit. The aircraft will be
considered overdue ____________________ after its ETA - answer>>>30 minutes
An aircraft on an IFR flight plan who estimated OKC VORTAC at 2015 failed to report. This
aircraft is considered overdue at - answer>>>2045
If you have reason to believe that an aircraft is overdue prior to 30 minutes past its ETA, you
should - answer>>>Take the appropriate action immediately
When an aircraft is considered to be in emergency status or an IFR aircraft is overdue, the
________________ shall alert the RCC - answer>>>ARTCC
, The Alert Notice (ALNOT) search area is generally ______ miles on either side of the route of
flight from the last reported position to the destination - answer>>>50
An aircraft on a VFR flight plan is considered overdue if it does NOT arrive at its destination and
_______ minutes have passed since its Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) - answer>>>30
An aircraft NOT on a flight plan fails to arrive at its destination, and a reliable source reports
that the flight was due to arrive at 2000. This aircraft is considered overdue at - answer>>>2100
What term does a pilot use to inform ATC that they cannot accept undue delay at the
destination because of low fuel - answer>>>Minimum fuel
Title 14 CFR Part ________ specifies the required certificates, ratings, or qualifications for air
traffic control tower operators - answer>>>65
The certificate issued by the FAA that authorizes the holder to act as an air traffic control tower
operator is called a(n) ______________ certificate - answer>>>CTO
An endorsement that an applicant has met the requirements to control air traffic at a facility is
called a(n)____________________ - answer>>>Facility rating
No person may act as an air traffic control tower operator at an air traffic control tower
involving civil aircraft, who does NOT hold a facility rating at that location, unless that person is
under the supervision of a holder of a(n) _________________ for that control tower -
answer>>>Facility rating
The minimum age requirement to be eligible for a CTO certificate is - answer>>>18 years
To be eligible for an air traffic control tower operator certificate a person must be at least 18
years of age; be of good moral character; be able to read, write and understand the English
language; and except for persons employed by the FAA, hold at least a - answer>>>Second class
medical certificate
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