Electronic Flight Bag Admin ExamInstructions:Complete the following multiple-choice exam, being sure to include your personal details above.Click Send (located at the end of the exam) when you have completed the examA course-completion certificate will be forwarded to youPass Mark required=80% Name * First Name Last Name Email * Message * ARN COMPANY QUESTION 1 * The benefits of an EFB program to an organisation include: Compliance, Cost reduction, Safety, Efficiencies Compliance, Cost reduction, Time Savings Compliance, Cost reduction, Safety Safety, Save your pics, Emails close at hand QUESTION 2 * Simulation studies comparing the use of EFB and Paper charts found the following to be key issues when it came to aircrew unfamiliar with EFB: Boredom, Distractions, Screen size, problems with zooming/panning feature. Lack of training, Distractions/Workload, Inhibited access to information, problems with zooming/panning feature. Lack of money to buy hardware, Pre-flight Planning, Inhibited access to information, problems with zooming/panning feature. Lack of use, Workload, Inhibited access to recharging, problems with pinching feature. QUESTION 3 * Training for EFB needs to satisfy requirements in Australia, New Zealand, and PNG in which documents: CASA CAO 82.0 Appendix 9 + CAA AC91-20 + CASA (PNG) AC91-13 CASA CASR 135 + CAA AC81-40 + CASA (PNG) AC13-91 CAAP 233-1(1) + CAA CAR 175 + CASA (PNG) CAR 91 CASA CAR 78 + CAA CAR 91.111 + CASA (PNG) CAO 12.0 QUESTION 4 * Engaging an EFB Implementation Partner is a good idea if your organisation requires assistance in the following areas: Regulatory Documentation & Approvals Training, Mobile Device Management & Subscription Management Regulatory Documentation & Approvals, Hardware supply, Training, Mobile Device Management & Subscription Management Hardware supply QUESTION 5 * An Advisory Publication(s) explaining all commercial EFB considerations include: AC 91-13 (PNG) AC 91-20 (New Zealand) CAAP 233-1(1) (Australia) All of the above QUESTION 6 OzRunways and other similar EFB applications are Approved Data Service Providers. Which CASA / CAA document contains the required details? CASR 175.295 / CAR 175 / CASA PNG AC 91-13 CAR 233/ CAR 170 CAO 20.18/ CAR 201 AIP ENR 1.5 / AC91-20 QUESTION 7 * Applications like OzRunways EFB, AvPlan, Garmin Pilot, and Jeppesen FD can be used for weather briefing, planning, and in flight for Situational Awareness, but are not to be used as the primary means of navigation. True False QUESTION 8 * An organisation must carry out a comprehensive EFB Risk Assessment, confirming company devices are demonstrated suitable for the following operational conditions: Temperature, Humidity, Ambient Lighting, Turbulence, Height AGL Humidity, Turbulence, Altitude Temperature, Rainfall, Screen Brightness, TAS, Altitude Temperature, Humidity, Ambient Lighting, Turbulence, Altitude QUESTION 9 * Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) & Radiation Assessment guidelines include: EFB’s are not PED’s FAA AC91.21 Refers to RTCA/DO-160 Despite a body of evidence detailing the safe use of Apple devices, an operator should enlist an Avionics Technician to conduct basic source-victim testing to complete the risk assessment. b & c are correct QUESTION 10 * OzRunways as part of an approved EFB program allows aircrew to satisfy their responsibility of PIC before flight as it relates to CASA CAR 233, CAA CAR 91.11, and CASA PNG CAR 91.110 Which of the following does this apply to? The aircrew have an up-to-date EFB The aeronautical data and aeronautical information are carried in the aircraft and is readily accessible to the flight crew. (Applicable to the route to be flown and to any alternative route) Law documents are close at hand Pre-flight responsibilities have been carried out QUESTION 11 * For commercial operations, what are the acceptable redundancy options required in case your EFB fails? A second EFB device identically configured Required paper charts and documents for the route being flown & any alternate Smart phone (a) OR (b) QUESTION 12 * EFB Hardware consists of: The Device only The relevant Apps loaded onto the device The backup paper charts Device, case, screen protector, mount, cables, batteries, power sources, ADS-B receiver, GPS Booster QUESTION 13 * The “Class” of an EFB device describes: How expensive it is What it’s capable of The software How it is secured/mounted QUESTION 14 * What is the name of the GPS feature in most EFB devices which allows faster acquisition of aircraft position when connected to the internet? TC-GPS (TelcoTower GPS) A-GPS (Assisted GPS) A-GPS (Automated GPS) Galileo QUESTION 15 * Mounts used in an aircraft must comply with the relevant regulations. Generally, what are the main ergonomic considerations? No physical or visual obstruction of aircraft controls, instrument console, or excessive obstruction of external lookout. Control Full and Free check should not bump the EFB EFB should not contact the windshield EFB should not limit vision of the instrument console QUESTION 16 * Some ways to Maximise short-term EFB Battery-life include: Turn on Battery-monitoring App Open all Apps prior to flight Increase screen brightness Put screen to sleep when not in use, close un-needed background activity, adjust the screen brightness, charge in aircraft if possible QUESTION 17 * Some key iOS settings to consider for a reduction in distraction include: Notifications set to Visual only Auto-lock, passcode, and notifications OFF Auto-Lock ON, Passcode OFF Control Centre locked and loaded QUESTION 18 * It’s common for a device to Over-Temp if not set-up and cared for correctly. This risk can be reduced through: Remove EFB from parked aircraft, Orientate screen out of direct sunlight, dim the screen, put screen to sleep & Cover when not in use, direct internal vents onto the device, use a cooling case. Purchase a cooling case. Put EFB under a towel in a parked aircraft Remove EFB from parked aircraft, Orientate screen into direct sunlight, dim the screen, put screen to sleep & Cover always, direct internal vents onto the device, use a cooling case. QUESTION 19 * ADS-B Receivers (Ping, Stratus, SkyEcho) have an added advantage over the use of Applications which simply display ADS-B traffic (Flight Radar 24/Flight Aware) because: ADS-B receivers receive weather in Australia/New Zealand/PNG Stand-alone receivers are more reliable because they do not require Mobile Data coverage, & are able to wirelessly display ADS-B traffic on an EFB device. Flight Radar 24 only uses 24 Radar stations globally. ADS-B receivers look cool in the cockpit. QUESTION 20 * In most approved EFB applications like OzRunways, if you are having problems signing-in to your User ID, you can: Email Support immediately Keep trying as you may remember the password Access “Emergency Mode” for 3-days, ensuring you notify the app provider Access “Emergency Mode” for 1-day, and allow to reset automatically QUESTION 21 * Functionality of a Device describes: What it’s capable of How it is secured/mounted How efficient it is Any damage QUESTION 22 * Maintenance tasks of an EFB Manager/Administrator are best divided: Evenly between all staff Split with the Chief Pilot As Required, Monthly, 6-monthly, 12-monthly Whenever some spare time presents itself QUESTION 23 * Ways of enhancing the control and compliance of an organisation’s EFB program include Application management from the App-provider, and which other form of management for the iOS software? Stationary Device Management (SDM) Mobile Device Management (MDM) Device Manoeuvrability (DM) iOS Lock Down (iLD) QUESTION 24 * Mobile Device Management provides: Centralised control and management over a fleet of EFB devices through a single portal Links together all mobile phones with other devices Restriction of settings & compliance monitoring, provides app & operating system updates a & c are correct QUESTION 25 * Types of EFB Program under the banner of a commercial organisation include: Microsoft teams roll-out Apple TV integrated Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Device(s) per pilot, Device(s) per Aircraft, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) QUESTION 26 * When a BYOD program is adopted, the compliance and control requirements become more strict. True False QUESTION 27 * Products like OzRunways “Enterprise Dashboard” allow information such as company documents, HLS/ALA waypoints, and aircraft profiles to be entered into a single dashboard, and then be visible where? In the Dashboard only as a central storage point On the Master EFB On three selected devices In the entire fleet of an organisations EFB’s QUESTION 28 * Corporate features like “Locked” Subscriptions will enhance safety because: Prevents the User ID from being signed out, or from somebody else signing onto a device elsewhere using the same User ID. Someone can’t break into the device Subscriptions will only be available to members of the same company Let’s you use multiple Subscriptions QUESTION 29 * An EFB Administrator is responsible for assessing the battery health in EFB devices as they become older: True False QUESTION 30 * It’s necessary to download the required aeronautical data before flight. When should this be completed? At latest on the day of the flight, however new data is available for download 1-3 weeks prior to the renewal date and it’s a good idea to do it early. The automatic downloads feature will enable this providing you have closed the app in the correct manner. At latest on the day of the flight, however new data is available for download 1-3 days prior to the renewal date and it’s a good idea to do it early. During the flight, however new data is available for download 1-3 days prior to the renewal date and it’s a good idea to do it early. On the day of the flight either before or after. QUESTION 31 * Deleting old document cycle data is necessary because: You may use the incorrect data The data will be corrupted The old data remains on the device from previous cycles and is using valuable storage space. You can set this to be completed automatically. The old data would rarely be needed QUESTION 32 * EFB Applications like OzRunways depict tracks as Rhumb-lines because the maps used are: Mercator Projections Lamberts conical WACs VFR charts QUESTION 33 * When time pressures present themselves, an EFB application will be more effective if you’ve previously taken the time to: Clean the screen Import your friend’s data Delete all data so that you have a blank slate to work from Load pilot, aircraft profile, and weather briefing login data prior to needing them QUESTION 34 * Weather Camera images are available in many EFB applications. These images: Can be used to determine Alternate Requirements Should be prioritised above aerodrome TTF and METAR information Are intended to enhance Situational Awareness, but are not to be used for operational decision making Are used to plan where to park when you arrive at the aerodrome. QUESTION 35 * Weather Radar images and overlays within an EFB application can be used for actual storm avoidance. True False QUESTION 36 * Current plans, aircraft profiles, and User-created waypoints can be shared by aircrew using the following methods on an iOS device: Airdrop, Email, or Dashboard (commercial) By holding the devices against each other Using Zoom, Skype, or Microsoft Teams Through integrations QUESTION 37 * Terrain data when displayed as a “profile view” at the base of the map screen within an EFB application can be used for the following purposes: For LSALT Calculation To plan diversions in IMC To enhance Terrain and Airspace SA only, includes terrain 100m either side of track. For all planning as the information includes terrain up to 10nm off track. QUESTION 38 * Two aircraft in close proximity using the “Traffic” feature available in EFB Applications would rely on the following items to see each other “in-App”: GPS functionality of the device, 4G data coverage, EFB application from a different company loaded on the device. The other aircraft to be at a high enough altitude to get data coverage Air Services Australia Mode C/ADS-B combined feed GPS functionality of the device, 4G data coverage, both using the same application, application open (may be sleeping in background), traffic service turned “ON” QUESTION 39 The best way to create your own KML/KMZ overlays to be used in-app is to: Create them with the annotation feature in-App Use Google earth, save, and email to end user/EFB administrator to be opened in the EFB Application or stored on the dashboard. Buy an Apple Pen and draw the required areas in a similar Application Request AMSA to create for you QUESTION 40 Main causes of error with improper use of EFB include: Dependence, distraction, fixation, complacency, lack of awareness Distraction only Dependence, Fixation, Sublimation Lack of teamwork, fatigue, Norms, Pressure QUESTION 41 Non-Technical Skills which should be maintained, and in some cases improved through proper use of an EFB include: Co-Operation of all involved Lookout, Situational Awareness, Decision Making, Task Management, Communication Ability to make decisions under pressure All Human Factors QUESTION 42 Over-dependence on the Traffic Function could lead to: Confirmation Bias plus reduced Lookout Reduced Lookout only Confirmation Bias only TCAS functionality QUESTION 43 Ways a device can fail include: Overheating Battery flat/failed Device/app malfunction All of the above QUESTION 44 Procedures for a failed EFB include: Slow the aircraft to stall speed/hover and throw out the window Stow device and get your spare EFB/Paper alternative (Aviate first) Trouble-shoot to fix the device Point vents onto device QUESTION 45 Some of the contributing factors to the A345 case-study in Melbourne were: Lack of assertiveness, Pressure, Fatigue, Norms Over-reliance on automation, insufficient cross-check, distraction, complacency, did not follow SOP Over-communication Crew resource Management fatigue QUESTION 46 The goal of TEM is to move threats from the Latent/Unexpected category to the……………. category, therefore allowing counter-measures to be implemented. Expected Organisational Environmental Internal QUESTION 47 Ideally when flying VFR, our eyes should be outside assessing an adequate Lookout, and Attitude (Pitch/Roll) for what percentage of time (approximate)? 50% 30% 70% 90% QUESTION 48 Pre-Flighting your EFB “in-App” includes: Ensuring up-to-date Subscription, Database, and Downloads Topping up your subscription Downloading the maps required Making sure you have access to the required Database QUESTION 49 Ways to protect your night vision when using EFB include: Squint Dim-screen or invert colours, adjust auto-brightness, put screen to sleep when not in use. Lock device Turn screen away to prevent glare QUESTION 50 A successful EFB Administrator/Manager: Empowers colleagues & enlists base “champions” where appropriate. Needs to complete everything related to EFB themselves Must have the same level of knowledge as an IT professional Delegates all EFB related tasks. Thank you!
