A100 BASIC AVIATION
SAFETY PRACTICE EXAM
Question 1: Which document provides temporary or interim Departmental policy
directives for aviation?
Choices:
1) Departmental Manuals (DM) 2) Operational Procedures Memorandum (OPM) 3) Forest Service Manual (FSM) 4) Aviation Safety Manual
Correct Answer: Operational Procedures Memorandum (OPM)
Explanation: Operational Procedures Memorandums (OPMs) are temporary or interim
directives issued to supplement or modify policy in DMs.Page 1
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of a SAFECOM?
Choices:
1) To request additional funding for �ight operations 2) To report aviation safety hazards and incidents 3) To request authorization for o�-site fueling 4) To �le a �ight plan with the FAA
Correct Answer: To report aviation safety hazards and incidents
Explanation: A SAFECOM is used to report any condition, event, or incident that poses a risk to aviation safety.Question 3: According to aviation policy, what does the word 'shall' indicate in a manual?
Choices:
1) A suggestion for best practices 2) A mandatory action 3) An optional recommendation 4) A secondary priority
Correct Answer: A mandatory action
Explanation: In aviation policy documents, 'shall' and 'must' are mandatory, not optional.Page 2
Question 4: What are the four principles of risk management?
Choices:
1) Identify, Assess, Mitigate, Review 2) Accept no unnecessary risk, Make decisions at appropriate levels, Accept risk when bene�ts outweigh cost, Integrate RM throughout the mission 3) Plan, Do, Check, Act 4) Stop, Look, Listen, Think Correct Answer: Accept no unnecessary risk, Make decisions at appropriate levels, Accept risk when bene�ts outweigh cost, Integrate RM throughout the mission Explanation: The principles of risk management are: accept no unnecessary risk, make risk decisions at the appropriate level, accept risk when bene�ts outweigh cost, and integrate risk management into the mission.Question 5: What is a required component of a proper pre-�ight assessment?
Choices:
1) Checking the pilot's logbook 2) Ensuring the passenger manifest is color-coded 3) Checking control surfaces and linkage 4) Calculating the landing fee
Correct Answer: Checking control surfaces and linkage
Explanation: A proper pre-�ight assessment includes checking control surfaces, propellers, spinners, landing gear, and linkages.Page 3