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First Class Exam 06/02/2012
Question [1]
Which units do we measure line of latitude and longitude?

(A) Hours & minutes.
(B) Hours & degrees.
(C) Kilograms & degrees.
(D) Minutes & degrees.

 Question [2]
What gas are modern Airships filled with?

(A) Hydrogen.
(B) Oxygen.
(C) Nitrogen.
(D) Helium.
Question [3]
The angle or degree of a slope is called what?

(A) A gradient
(B) A vertical differential
(C) An isometric fall
(D) The angle of inclination

 Question [4]
What war was fought between 1914 and 1918?

(A) The Second World War
(B) The Boar War
(C) The Great War
(D) The War of Independence
Question [5]
Where is H Q A C located?

(A) Royal Air Force College Honnington
(B) Royal Air Force College Duxford
(C) Royal Air Force College Cranwell
(D) Royal Air Force College Southend

 Question [6]
What must there be between any two adjacent contour lines (on a map) which have different values?

(A) Flat land
(B) A slope
(C) A ridge
(D) A spur
Question [7]
If you come across an accident and find a casualty is unconscious and not breathing, do you first: , do you:

(A) Start CPR
(B) Move him into the recovery position.
(C) Run away.
(D) Leave him in the position you found him (unless this is dangerous).

 Question [8]
What does ADCC stand for?.

(A) Air Defence Civilian Cadets
(B) Air Defence Cadet Corps
(C) Air Defence Civilian Corps
(D) Air Defence Cadet Charter
Question [9]
The ratio of the slope is 40:2000, what does this mean?

(A) This means that for every 1 unit you ascend you have moved forward 50 units.
(B) This means that for every 1 unit you ascend you have moved forward 40 units.
(C) This means that for every 1 unit you ascend you have moved forward 2000 units.
(D) This means that for every 1 unit you ascend you have moved forward 400 units.

 Question [10]
Where should you refuel a liquid fuel stove?

(A) At the petrol station.
(B) At least 5m away from any other stove.
(C) Up-hill from any other stove.
(D) Down- hill from any other stove
Question [11]
Which of these best describes a topographical map? It shows:

(A) The shape and surface detail of the land.
(B) Underlying geological features.
(C) The distribution of climates.
(D) The distribution of minerals.

 Question [12]
Each Region is commanded by a Officer of which Rank?

(A) Wing Commander
(B) Group Captain
(C) Squadron Leader
(D) Pilot Officer
Question [13]
What is the FIRST thing you do when approaching an accident where 'First Aid' may be needed?

(A) Assess whether or not the casualty is conscious.
(B) Run to the nearest phone and call for help.
(C) Approach with care, making sure that there is no continuing danger either to yourself or the casualty.
(D) Start resuscitation of any casualties.

 Question [14]
What is NOT one of the aims of 'First Aid'?

(A) Prevent the condition from worsening.
(B) Preserve life.
(C) Pulmonary resuscitation.
(D) Promote recovery.
Question [15]
When walking a route, who holds the route cards?

(A) Every member of the team.
(B) The team leader & the expedition safety organiser.
(C) The police.
(D) The base camp organiser.

 Question [16]
What year was the A T C Banner presented to the Air Training Corps?

(A) 1960
(B) 1961
(C) 1962
(D) 1963
Question [17]
Who is regarded as the father of the Air Cadet Movement?

(A) Air Commodore B Gates
(B) Winston Churchill
(C) Air Commodore J A Chamier
(D) Group Captain C R Charmers

 Question [18]
How is a Founder Sqn recognised?

(A) The letters FS after their squadron number
(B) The letters FS before their squadron number
(C) The letter F before their squadron number
(D) The letter F after their squadron number
Question [19]
When planning a route, an alternative, if things go wrong is called?

(A) Escape Route
(B) Rescue Helicopter
(C) Mobile Phone
(D) Emergency Pack

 Question [20]
Who first built a Hot Air Balloon in 1783?

(A) The Marconi Brothers
(B) Leonardo da Vinci
(C) The Montgolfier brothers
(D) Francois Pilatre de Rozier
Question [21]
What is Not a role of the Civilian Committee?

(A) Raising funds for Squadron activities.
(B) Controlling the Squadron finances.
(C) Obtaining and administrating Squadron accommodation.
(D) Discipline of Uniformed Staff.

 Question [22]
What year did the Wright brothers make their debut test flight?

(A) 1902
(B) 1903
(C) 1912
(D) 1913
Question [23]
What is Not a symptom of heat exhaustion

(A) Slow pulse.
(B) High body temperature.
(C) Coma..
(D) Thirst & fatigue.

 Question [24]
Which engine powered the Spitfire and Hurricane?

(A) The Vickers Sidley engine
(B) The Rolls-Royce Merlin engine
(C) The V2 rocket engine
(D) The Osworth rotary 12 engine.
Question [25]
How would you initially treat a casualty suffering from heat stroke?

(A) Sponge the sufferer down with water and cover the body with a damp cloth.
(B) Give copious amounts of water to the casualty to drink.
(C) Give small amounts of water to the casualty to drink.
(D) Immerse the casualty in ice where possible.

 Question [26]
The Air Training Corps is commanded by an Officer of which Rank?

(A) A regular RAF Air Commodore.
(B) An ATC Air Commodore.
(C) A regular RAF Group Captain.
(D) An ATC Group Captain.
Question [27]
An ATC Sqn must ideally have at least how many Cadets?

(A) 5
(B) 10
(C) 20
(D) 30

 Question [28]
If the vertical Interval between two places is 80 metres and the Horizontal Equivalent is 4 kilometres, what is the gradient?

(A) 1:400
(B) 1:50
(C) 1:80
(D) 1:200
Question [29]
What were the first living creatures to become artificially airborne?

(A) A giraffe, a wildebeest and a lion.
(B) A sheep and a dog.
(C) A cow, a pig and a hen.
(D) A sheep, a duck and a cockerel.

 Question [30]
What is Not a primary function of an anorak?

(A) Stop Rain from coming though.
(B) Allow moisture out.
(C) Stop wind coming through.
(D) Stop heat getting in.