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This section includes 17 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Avionics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
To use a satellite for communication relay or repeater purposes what type of orbit will be the best? |
| A. | Circular orbit |
| B. | Elliptical orbit |
| C. | Geosynchronous orbit |
| D. | Triangular orbit |
| Answer» D. Triangular orbit | |
| 2. |
The angle between the line from the earth station’s antenna to the satellite and the line between the earth station’s antenna and the earth’s horizon is called as ___________ |
| A. | Angle of inclination |
| B. | Angle of elevation |
| C. | Apogee angle |
| D. | LOS angle |
| Answer» C. Apogee angle | |
| 3. |
What is the angle of inclination for a satellite following an equatorial orbit? |
| A. | 0° |
| B. | 180° |
| C. | 45° |
| D. | 90° |
| Answer» B. 180° | |
| 4. |
The period of time that elapses between the successive passes of the satellite over a given meridian of earth longitude is called as _____________ |
| A. | synodic period |
| B. | Lapsed time |
| C. | Time period |
| D. | Sidereal period |
| Answer» B. Lapsed time | |
| 5. |
WHAT_IS_THE_ANGLE_OF_INCLINATION_FOR_A_SATELLITE_FOLLOWING_AN_EQUATORIAL_ORBIT??$ |
| A. | 0° |
| B. | 180° |
| C. | 45° |
| D. | 90° |
| Answer» B. 180¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√ª | |
| 6. |
To use a satellite for communication relay or repeater purposes what type of orbit will be the best?$ |
| A. | Circular orbit |
| B. | Elliptical orbit |
| C. | Geosynchronous orbit |
| D. | Triangular orbit |
| Answer» D. Triangular orbit | |
| 7. |
The_angle_between_the_line_from_the_earth_station’s_antenna_to_the_satellite_and_the_line_between_the_earth_station’s_antenna_and_the_earth’s_horizon_is_called_as____________$# |
| A. | Angle of inclination |
| B. | Angle of elevation |
| C. | Apogee angle |
| D. | LOS angle |
| Answer» C. Apogee angle | |
| 8. |
What is the point on the surface of the earth that is directly below the satellite called? |
| A. | Satellite point |
| B. | Subsatellite point |
| C. | Supersatellite point |
| D. | Overhead point |
| Answer» C. Supersatellite point | |
| 9. |
What percentage of the earth can communication satellites see? |
| A. | 20 |
| B. | 50 |
| C. | 70 |
| D. | 40 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
The period of time that elapses between the successive passes of the satellite over a given meridian of earth longitude is called as ____________? |
| A. | synodic period |
| B. | Lapsed time |
| C. | Time period |
| D. | Sidereal period |
| Answer» B. Lapsed time | |
| 11. |
The time period taken by the satellite to complete one orbit is called ________ |
| A. | Lapsed time |
| B. | Time period |
| C. | Sidereal period |
| D. | Unit frequency |
| Answer» D. Unit frequency | |
| 12. |
Satellites closer to the earth travel at lower speeds than satellites that are far away from earth. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 13. |
When is the speed of the satellite maximum in an elliptical orbit? |
| A. | Retrograde |
| B. | Posigrade |
| C. | Perigee |
| D. | Apogee |
| Answer» D. Apogee | |
| 14. |
The direction of orbit in the same direction of earth rotation is called ______ |
| A. | Retrograde |
| B. | Posigrade |
| C. | Perigee |
| D. | Apogee |
| Answer» C. Perigee | |
| 15. |
Why does the orbit take the shape of an ellipse or circle? |
| A. | Position can be easily determined |
| B. | Consume less fuel |
| C. | Most efficient geometry |
| D. | Better coverage on earth |
| Answer» B. Consume less fuel | |
| 16. |
The satellite is accelerating as it orbits the earth. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 17. |
What happens if a satellite is launched vertically and released at its design altitude? |
| A. | Continue to orbit the earth |
| B. | Fall back |
| C. | Overshoots the altitude and moves at a constant speed |
| D. | Stays where it was released |
| Answer» C. Overshoots the altitude and moves at a constant speed | |