DADE DADE Weather & Meteorology

Question 1

What is the standard altimeter setting when operating above 18,000 feet MSL in the United States?

Accepted Answer

29.92 inHg

Answer

30.00 inHg

Answer

Local altimeter setting

Answer

29.50 inHg

Question 2

A SIGMET is issued for which type of weather phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

Severe or extreme turbulence, icing, or volcanic ash

Answer

Light turbulence below 10,000 feet

Answer

Thunderstorms along Victor airways

Answer

Surface winds exceeding 20 knots

Question 3

What wind shear condition is most critical during aircraft approach and landing?

Accepted Answer

Low-level wind shear causing sudden airspeed loss

Answer

Tailwind shear increasing airspeed

Answer

Crosswind shear above 5,000 feet AGL

Answer

Upper-level jet stream shear

Question 4

What does a TAF amendment (AMD) indicate?

Accepted Answer

A significant change from the original forecast requiring immediate correction

Answer

A routine 6-hour forecast update

Answer

A cancellation of the previous TAF

Answer

An extension of the forecast period

Question 5

Which cloud type is associated with severe in-flight icing and turbulence for dispatch planning?

Accepted Answer

Cumulonimbus

Answer

Cirrus

Answer

Stratus

Answer

Alto cumulus

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of an AIRMET Sierra (AIRMET S)?

Accepted Answer

To warn of instrument meteorological conditions and mountain obscuration

Answer

To report severe turbulence above FL180

Answer

To notify of volcanic activity

Answer

To alert of freezing rain above 10,000 feet