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Exam: Headset Communication Foundations

Exam
VRVirtual Reality
Duration
4 Minutes
Training Type
Initial Training & Recurrent Training
IATA Standard
IATA AHM 1110, Edition 46 & IATA IGOM, Edition 15

Description

This assessment verifies the trainee's understanding of all Headset Communication foundational lessons through a 17-question multiple-choice exam. The exam reinforces standard phraseology, hand signal coordination, equipment procedures, and safety knowledge required for compliant pushback operations.

Exam Overview

  1. 1Introduction to the exam and its purpose
  2. 2Series of 17 questions covering all foundational headset communication lessons
  3. 3Immediate feedback for each question to reinforce correct reasoning
  4. 4A minimum score of 80% (14 correct answers) is required to pass

Skills Acquired

  • Recall exact standard phraseology for all pushback communication phases
  • Identify correct hand signals for coordinating with pushback drivers
  • Demonstrate understanding of equipment connection and disconnection sequences
  • Recognize safety-critical procedures including engine clearance conditions and danger zone protocols
  • Confirm theoretical readiness before advancing to live pushback operations

Exam Procedure

  • The exam consists of 17 questions, each offering three to four answer options. Some questions require selecting one correct answer, while others may have multiple correct responses.
  • Topics span all prior headset communication lessons including preparing the pushback, executing the pushback, and finishing up the pushback, covering radio checks, equipment identification, safety confirmations, hand signals, engine start clearance, and disconnection procedures.
  • Each correct response is confirmed instantly; incorrect selections trigger corrective feedback.
  • Upon answering all exam questions, if at least 80% of the answers are correct, a short summary confirms that the trainee has successfully demonstrated theoretical understanding of headset communication operations; otherwise, the exam is not considered successfully completed.

Sample Exam Questions

  • What is the correct response when the cockpit asks "Radio check, how do you read?"
  • What is the standard phraseology to verify the aircraft's parking brake is engaged before pushback?
  • Why must the steering bypass pin be inserted before pushback?
  • What is the correct phraseology to inform the cockpit that the walkaround and equipment checks are complete?
  • What is the correct phraseology to inform the cockpit that ground operations are ready to begin pushback?
  • Where should the headset master be positioned during pushback?
  • What is the correct phraseology to request the cockpit to release the parking brake before pushback begins?
  • What hand signal do you show the pushback driver to indicate that the aircraft's parking brake has been released?
  • What is the correct phraseology to inform the cockpit that pushback is starting?
  • When may you give the cockpit clearance to start the engines during pushback?
  • What is the correct phraseology to tell the cockpit to start the engines?
  • What can happen if you walk too close to a running aircraft engine during pushback?
  • When pushback is complete, what should you say to the cockpit?
  • What confirmation must you receive from the cockpit before disconnecting ground equipment?
  • At the end of the pushback, before disconnecting the equipment from the aircraft, what do you need to tell the cockpit?
  • After the aircraft has been pushed back, what is the correct sequence for disconnecting the ground equipment so that it can taxi independently?
  • Why must you remove the steering bypass pin after the pushback is complete?