Apache AH-64E ASE Practice Test

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• What is the role of hydraulics in the AH-64E flight control system?
• Which of the following best describes a threat emitter indicator on a sensor display?
• What is the significance of hover IGE vs OGE and how does it affect the AH-64E's performance?
• What is the effect of using night vision devices on crew workload, and what mitigations help?
• What numeric values define the fine area of coverage provided by the RFI?
• Which statement correctly describes the roles of TADS and PNVS in targeting?
• Where are the manual dispense controls located for the CMWS?
• The RFI merged emitter indicator is shown as which symbol on the display?
• What is the typical crew composition of the AH-64E, and what are their primary responsibilities?
• How will CMWS HFI display gunfire?
• What do bearing lines indicate?
• How would you identify and isolate a suspected fuel leak in AH-64E?
• What is the difference between a caution and a warning in the AH-64E's warning systems?
• How may the AN/APR39A Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) be declassified?
• What mitigations accompany night vision device use to minimize workload?
• Which mode corresponds to launching the #1 priority emitter (Home Plate flashes)?
• Which is used as the acquisition source for the priority emitter?
• RFI detected threat/emitter symbols will not be selectable via the CAQ function on ASE or TSD pages when FCR is the selected sight.
• What is the maximum number displayed between ASE and RFI?
• MRFI installation options are which two configurations?
• What is the maximum number of RFI emitters that can be displayed on the FCR, ASE, and TSD pages?
• What roles do the Target Acquisition Designation Sight (TADS) and Pilot Night Vision Sensor (PNVS) play in targeting?
• How many degrees of detection are provided by the LDS / LWR in azimuth?
• What is the purpose of the blade antenna within the RWR System?
• What is the function of the AH-64E's mission data file (MDF) or mission planning database?
• What is the typical debrief process after a mission to capture lessons learned?
• What is the purpose of a flight control check before takeoff?
• Which element indicates the SELECTED RFI box and SELECTED emitter indicator?
• What is the role of the clutch or mechanical interlocks in the AH-64E's mechanical flight controls?
• What capabilities are lost in an 'ASE BACKUP' condition?
• How does the AH-64E's landing gear contribute to survivability in rough terrain?
• What are the two configurations MRFI can be installed in?
• How does the AH-64E handle data link and comms interoperability with other aircraft or HQ?
• What is the purpose of the Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) in the AH-64E?
• What is the purpose of a flight control check before takeoff?
• The Launch (missile guidance) symbol is which?
• Which statement correctly describes the fine area of coverage's azimuth width?
• What is the primary function of the RFI system?
• How is rotor speed controlled in hover, and what ranges are typical?
• What indication does the AN/APR-39 RWR provide if the received threat detection does not match a stored threat in the EID file?
• What is the standard method for weight and balance calculation for mission loading?
• The Home Plate represents which of the following?
• If rotor track and balance are not maintained, what is the likely effect?
• Which statement describes how AH-64E cockpit avionics are powered during faults?
• A FINE detected threat provides which capability relative to COARSE detection?
• What are the main sensors used for target designation in the AH-64E's sensor suite?
• Describe how the AH-64E handles tail rotor anti-torque during hover and transitions.
• Which statement best reflects a core CRM outcome during AH-64E missions?
• Which is the primary purpose of distinguishing COARSE and FINE threat detections in mission planning?
• The elevation detection capability of the LDS/LWR is symmetrical about the optical axis.
• The Aircraft Gateway Processor (AGP) is the primary processing center for which subsystems?
• During an automatic CUED search utilizing the LHG, what will the FCR mode do if the emitter is airborne and the FCR is in the TPM mode?
• How many ASE emitters (RWR/LDS/MWS) can be displayed on the FCR page?
• What visual cue differentiates a priority emitter that is tracking or guiding a missile from one that is signal lost, lock broken, or undetermined?
• What is the primary function of CMWS in survivability?
• How does CMWS achieve 360-degree protection?
• How is the AH-64E protected against electrical faults and power surges?
• In response to cockpit environmental warnings, which equipment should the crew don?
• Which action best facilitates rapid threat refinement on an AH-64E ASE display?
• How does CMWS provide 360-degree protection in the AH-64E?
• Which file contains known threat profiles used by the RWR for detection matching?
• What indication does the crew receive if an emitter has been merged?
• What is the maximum number of emitters displayable on the FCR, ASE, and TSD pages?
• Which symbol indicates an MRFI interim solution?
• What are the main components of the AH-64E's transmission system and their roles?
• Which page is used to manually select an emitter for cued search when the FCR is LOS?
• Why is proper battery management important in AH-64E operations?
• How do crew resource management (CRM) principles improve AH-64E mission safety?
• Which symbol represents a non-priority threat ASE or TSD during Acquisition?
• What is the primary function of the AH-64E's Longbow Fire Control Radar (FCR)?
• Which mode is used to track the #1 priority emitter?
• Describe the rotor brake and when it is used?
• How does the AH-64E's Digital Flight Control System achieve fault tolerance?
• When arming the CMDS system utilizing the stores jettison panel, who can perform the jettison function?
• How does rotor icing during takeoff get addressed on the AH-64E?
• What identifies an emitter that has been detected in the fine area of coverage of the RFI antenna array?
• Which three threats are detected by the LDS / LWR?
• What is the primary purpose of the RFI in the context of weapon employment?
• What is a key training emphasis for ASE practice and its benefit?
• Which symbol is associated with the number one priority emitter?
• What is used to defeat Radar threats?
• In which condition are ASE threat displays and audio suppressed?
• What component houses the User Data Module for CMWS?
• Which statement correctly describes the relationship between fine area and azimuth accuracy?
• Describe the data flow from the Longbow FCR to a fired Hellfire missile.
• Where is the AN/APR-39 Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) digital processor located in the aircraft?
• Where is RFI displayed?
• Which symbol indicates a non-priority threat ASE or TSD in Launch (missile guidance)?
• Which combination comprises the two CMWS declared hostile fire threats?
• What is the significance of rotor track and balance checks in the AH-64E?
• CMWS threat detection triggers what action to counter a threat?
• What is the benefit of ASE practice regarding system interdependencies and fault isolation?
• Bearing lines serve to what relationship?
• How can the crew select a non-priority Radar Frequency Interferometer (RFI) threat to conduct a cued search?
• On the FCR page, how many ASE emitters are displayed?
• In threat management, why is it important to differentiate between COARSE and FINE detections?
• Which option describes how sensor fusion contributes to the AH-64E's display?
• Can CIRCM lase a missile regardless if CMWS declares the threat?
• What is the function of the CMWS system?
• Which of the following best describes the relationship between COARSE and FINE detections in terms of data refinement?
• Why are transmission oil samples routinely analyzed, and what might metallic debris indicate?
• Within the sensor suite, what does the Longbow FCR provide?
• Which symbol indicates a non-priority threat ASE or TSD in Track?
• Where can the crew manually edit an ASE point?
• On which three FCR operational modes will RFI icons be displayed?
• Which component provides Radar, Laser and Missile threat audio to the crewmembers?
• Which label identifies a MWS Geo-Located ASE point that is Not Stored?
• How are weapons loaded and unloaded securely on the AH-64E's pylons?
• Which storage state indicates an ASE point is not stored?
• Which engine powers the AH-64E and what is a key performance characteristic relevant to survivability in hot environments?
• What are the two CMWS declared hostile fire threats?
• Between ASE and RFI, what is the maximum number displayed?
• What three types of radar systems can the RFI detect?
• If the coordinate file stores 60 geo-located points, to what index can they be expanded?
• What is used to defeat IR threats?
• When will an ASE footprint be displayed on the TSD page?
• Metallic debris found in transmission oil could indicate wear in which components?
• What is the purpose of the Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) on the AH-64E?
• What triggers the environmental warning in the cockpit and how should crew respond?
• Who can perform the jettison function when arming the CMDS via stores jettison panel?
• What are the two main sources of electrical power for the AH-64E?
• What three CMDS status indications are displayed in the HMD HAD?
• What is a valid CMWS safing action besides pressing SAFE/ARM?
• In a threat display, which statement best describes the RFI box when it is active?
• Which flight control element helps stabilize the helicopter during hover and transitions?
• During an automatic dispense of Flares, is the aircrew required to provide inputs to CMWS?
• Which symbol corresponds to a non-priority threat ASE or TSD with undetermined status?
• In order for the crew to perform a manual cued search when the FCR is the LOS, the RFI threat emitter must be selected from the ______ page utilizing the cursor select method.
• How is a manual cued search performed?
• Where are the HFI detects displayed on the ASE page?
• How can the crew identify the system's #1 priority ASE emitter when looking at the ASE or TSD pages?
• What does the Selected RFI box indicate about a frequency interference?
• The ASE auto store only applies to which type ASE points?
• What is the primary difference between the fine and coarse areas of coverage?
• How are defensive maneuvers integrated with survivability equipment on the AH-64E?
• ASE is displayed inside the footprint. Which statement is true regarding its location?
• In threat detection systems, a COARSE detected threat is typically characterized by lower resolution and which of the following?
• Which symbol indicates an MRFI interim solution?
• What is the recommended action if a sensor fault is detected in the avionics bus during flight?
• Where is ASE displayed?
• What is the purpose of sensor fusion on the AH-64E?
• What component serves as the primary processing center for LWR, RWR and CMWS systems?
• What safety interlocks exist on the AH-64E to prevent inadvertent weapon firing?
• What three CMDS status indications are displayed in the CM inhibit status windows on ASE, INIT, and WPN pages?
• Which crew member is primarily responsible for flying the AH-64E?
• In a threat display, what action best identifies the Selected Emitter Indicator?
• The acronym CIU stands for which component?
• The TSD - POINT page is used for what task?
• How will CMWS HFI display an RPG?
• What is the purpose of safety pins in the weapons interlock system?
• Which term identifies the number one priority emitter?
• Which label corresponds to a stored ASE point?
• For a FINE detection, which statement is most accurate?
• The blade antenna within the RWR receives RF energy in which bands?
• The RWR compares detected threats against known profiles stored in which file?
• Which of the following is one function performed when the CUED search button is selected?
• The altitude of the detecting platform is displayed in which reference?
• How many degrees of detection are provided by the LDS / LWR in elevation?
• Which statement describes the MIDAS payload module installation orientation in the dispenser?
• Which feature reduces risk of fault propagation in the AH-64E's electrical system?
• How should a persistent advisory fault in the AH-64E cockpit be interpreted?
• How does the AH-64E's fuel system maintain supply under maneuvering loads?
• During automatic flare dispense, which statement is true regarding aircrew inputs to CMWS?
• When CIRCM laser is actively lasing, which visual cue is observed?
• Which label identifies a MWS Geo located ASE Point that is Stored?
• How can M206 and M211 munitions be identified?
• What is the purpose of the post-start check in AH-64E engine start procedures?
• The AN/AVR-2B Laser Detector Set (LDS) / LWR is designed to operate in conjunction with which other ASE system?
• How does the crewmember arm the laser for the CIRCM system?
• Can sights and weapons be cued to the azimuth of the HFI threat?
• Where are RWR, LWR and MWS threats displayed on the ASE and TSD pages of the MPD?
• What does AGP stand for?
• How can the crew initiate a cued search for a non-priority RFI threat?
• What is the max number displayed when ASE is shown alone?
• Which data should be reviewed before mission execution to ensure CG remains within limits?
• How can the AN/AAR-57 (V) CMWS be safed in addition to selecting the SAFE/ARM button on the ASE, WPN or INIT page?
• What indication will you see when CIRCM is lasing a threat?
• Which statement best describes MWS ASE point storage states?
• Which statement about emergency autorotation is true?
• What is the purpose of the AH-64E's ice and rain protection measures?
• What conditions will cause the jettison feature to be inhibited?
• Which page provides the threat presentation controls for ASE threats, including the TSD-THRT/SHOW function?
• What are the primary duties of the AH-64E's environmental control system (ECS)?
• If a threat is detected with high confidence and high spatial precision, which term best describes it?
• If the Selected Emitter Indicator is active, what information is typically surfaced?
• What capabilities are lost in a 'CMDS BYPASS' condition?
• How many ASE geo-located points can be stored in the COORD file?
• Which two pages are used to enable the RFI system if it is installed on the aircraft?
• What is the primary advantage of MRFI over RFI?
• In AH-64E warning systems, which statement accurately describes the difference between cautions and warnings?
• In order to auto transmit a geo-located ASE point the CMDS system must be ______.
• How is engine oil management critical for AH-64E reliability, and what are typical maintenance checks?
• Which hardware must be secured to validate that a weapon load is properly secured on a pylon?
• Which items are typically reviewed during mission debrief to capture lessons learned?
• How is the MIDAS payload module installed in the dispenser?
• What is the typical sequence for aborting a mission if a critical system fault occurs?
• Which of the following is NOT a threat detected by the LDS / LWR?
• Which of the following is a typical indicator of hydraulic system failure on the AH-64E?
• Which component contains the classified operational software required for tactical operation of the Laser Detecting Set (LDS) / LWR?
• Which of the following is true about a COARSE detection in a real-time threat display?
• What is the recommended action after aborting a mission due to a critical fault to minimize risk?
• Where are ASE geo-located stored points displayed?
• What is the role of the auxiliary power unit (APU) in power management?
• Within the AH-64E sensor suite, what is the role of the TADS/PNVS?
• What represents the number one priority emitter?
• Which symbol represents the undetermined status?
• Which statement correctly identifies the M211 munition feature?
• Which mode is used to acquire the #1 priority emitter?