Air Traffic Radar Operations Controller Practice Questions

What should an air traffic controller do when an aircraft reports engine failure?

• AA. Ignore the report
• BB. Tell them to circle
• CC. Advise them to land
• DD. Provide weather updates

During heavy traffic, how should a controller prioritize landing aircraft?

• AA. First come, first served
• BB. Based on fuel status
• CC. Randomly select
• DD. Alphabetical order

When a pilot declares an emergency, what is the first action the controller should take?

• AA. Clear the runway
• BB. Inform other pilots
• CC. Delay response
• DD. Acknowledge the emergency

If a radar target is lost, what should the controller do?

• AA. Silence communications
• BB. Attempt to reacquire the target
• CC. Issue a safety alert
• DD. Continue with other tasks

What action should a controller take if an aircraft deviates from its assigned altitude?

• AA. Ignore the deviation
• BB. Change the flight path
• CC. Ask the pilot for reasons
• DD. Issue a warning

How should a controller respond to a request for a frequency change?

• AA. Ask the pilot to hold
• BB. Ignore the request
• CC. Give the new frequency
• DD. Approve immediately

If two aircraft are on a collision course, what is the first step a controller should take?

• AA. Notify the pilot
• BB. Issue a traffic advisory
• CC. Reroute one aircraft
• DD. Clear the airspace

When is it appropriate for a controller to issue a go-around instruction to an aircraft?

• AA. Aircraft not configured
• BB. Poor visibility
• CC. Runway incursion
• DD. All of the above