Preface |
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Acknowledgements |
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1.3 Multiple-choice questions |
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20 | (5) |
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2.1 Decimal (denary) numbers |
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26 | (4) |
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30 | (3) |
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2.5 American standard code for information interchange |
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2.6 Multiple-choice questions |
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37 | (2) |
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3.1 Analogue and digital signals |
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3.2 Digital to analogue conversion |
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3.3 Analogue to digital conversion |
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45 | (6) |
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3.4 Multiple-choice questions |
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51 | (2) |
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53 | (17) |
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4.1 Introducing bus systems |
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4.4 Multiple-choice questions |
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67 | (3) |
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5.9 Multiple-choice questions |
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93 | (2) |
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6.4 Programs and software |
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6.5 Backplane bus systems |
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109 | (2) |
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6.6 Some examples of aircraft computer systems |
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111 | (2) |
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6.7 Multiple-choice questions |
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113 | (3) |
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116 | (23) |
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7.1 Internal architecture |
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7.2 Microprocessor operation |
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123 | (3) |
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126 | (6) |
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7.4 The Intel Pentium family |
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132 | (1) |
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7.6 Multiple-choice questions |
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136 | (3) |
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139 | (10) |
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8.2 Fabrication technology |
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139 | (3) |
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8.3 Packaging and pin numbering |
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142 | (2) |
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8.4 Multiple-choice questions |
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144 | (5) |
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149 | (16) |
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150 | (3) |
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153 | (3) |
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156 | (2) |
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158 | (5) |
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9.6 Multiple-choice questions |
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163 | (2) |
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10.1 Advantages and disadvantages |
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165 | (1) |
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10.2 Propagation in optical fibres |
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166 | (4) |
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10.3 Dispersion and bandwidth |
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170 | (1) |
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10.4 Practical optical networks |
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171 | (3) |
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10.5 Optical network components |
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174 | (1) |
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10.6 Multiple-choice questions |
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175 | (3) |
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178 | (19) |
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179 | (7) |
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11.2 Light emitting diodes |
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186 | (5) |
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11.3 Liquid crystal displays |
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191 | (4) |
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11.4 Multiple-choice questions |
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195 | (2) |
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197 | (10) |
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12.2 Static-sensitive devices |
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201 | (1) |
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12.4 Handling and transporting ESDs |
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204 | (1) |
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12.5 Multiple-choice questions |
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205 | (2) |
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207 | (11) |
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13.1 Software classification |
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207 | (1) |
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13.2 Software certification |
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207 | (3) |
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210 | (6) |
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216 | (1) |
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13.5 Multiple-choice questions |
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218 | (20) |
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14.2 EMC and avionic equipment |
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222 | (1) |
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14.4 Effects and causes of EMI |
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231 | (2) |
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14.5 Aircraft wiring and cabling |
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14.6 Grounding and bonding |
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14.7 Multiple-choice questions |
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15.1 Aircraft communication addressing and reporting system |
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238 | (2) |
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240 | (8) |
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15.3 Engine indication and crew alerting system |
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248 | (2) |
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15.5 Flight management system |
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15.6 Global Positioning System |
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251 | (3) |
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15.7 Inertial reference system |
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254 | (2) |
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15.8 Traffic alert collision avoidance system |
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256 | (2) |
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15.9 Automatic test equipment |
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258 | (1) |
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15.10 Built-in test equipment |
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15.11 Multiple-choice questions |
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259 | (2) |
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16 Aircraft data networks and AFDX |
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16.1 Integrated modular avionics |
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261 | (1) |
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262 | (1) |
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264 | (1) |
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16.5 Avionics full-duplex switched networks |
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265 | (2) |
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16.6 Determinism and quality of service |
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267 | (1) |
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268 | (1) |
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16.8 Bandwidth allocation |
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269 | (1) |
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270 | (1) |
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16.10 Redundancy, reliability and integrity checking |
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271 | (3) |
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16.11 Multiple-choice questions |
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274 | (3) |
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17 Large-scale logic systems andVHDL |
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17.1 The need for hardware description languages |
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277 | (1) |
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17.2 Entities and entity declarations |
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278 | (2) |
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17.3 Behavioural declarations |
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280 | (2) |
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17.5 VHDL program structure |
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283 | (1) |
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17.6 VHDL signal modes and types |
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284 | (1) |
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285 | (1) |
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17.8 Logic decisions and program flow |
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285 | (3) |
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17.9 Simulation and the test bench |
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288 | (2) |
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290 | (2) |
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17.11 Multiple-choice questions |
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292 | (2) |
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18 Integrated modular avionics (IMA) |
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294 | (13) |
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294 | (1) |
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295 | (2) |
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297 | (5) |
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302 | (2) |
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18.6 Multiple-choice questions |
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306 | (1) |
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307 | (10) |
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19.1 Cabin functions and services |
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307 | (2) |
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19.2 Cabin network server systems |
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309 | (2) |
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311 | (5) |
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19.4 Multiple-choice questions |
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316 | (1) |
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20 Aircraft information systems |
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317 | (19) |
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317 | (4) |
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20.2 Electronic flight bags |
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321 | (11) |
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20.3 Integrated aircraft information systems |
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332 | (2) |
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20.4 Multiple-choice questions |
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Appendix 1 Abbreviations and acronyms |
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336 | (13) |
Appendix 2 Revision papers |
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Appendix 3 Answers |
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376 | (11) |
Appendix 4 Serial data communications: RS-232 |
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Appendix 5 Decimal, octal, hexadecimal, binary and ASCII values |
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Index |
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