Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight (MTADS) Practice Exam

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• DTV has how many fields of view, and what is the M designation?
• Which two controls allow the CPG to select ENTER on the TEDAC?
• How does MTADS support missile engagement with designated targets?
• How does MTADS handle laser safety during designation?
• If the CPG attempts to CAQ an RFI Icon from the TSD after sight-selecting the FCR, what will occur?
• How does MTADS handle multiple targets in its field of view?
• IHADSS stands for which of the following?
• What maintenance actions should precede MTADS flight?
• What is the front seat default range?
• How does MTADS support designation for missiles such as Hellfire?
• Which cueing format is the most accurate?
• Which display can show the current sight selection besides the HAD?
• Which capability is developed by MTADS practice under night conditions?
• What does the M-TEU do?
• How does MTADS contribute to night-time survivability?
• When the aircraft is initially powered, what will be displayed in the Sight Select Status of the HAD?
• What happens to the KU when auto range is selected on the WPN page via the MANRNG option?
• Which weapons typically integrate with MTADS target designation?
• Which item is not a major subsystem in the AH-64E sighting system?
• What does boresight mean in MTADS?
• How many fields of view are available if the CPG is using the TADS as a sight with the Day TV as the selected sensor?
• How many switches are identical in position and functionality between the collective and the LHG?
• In MTADS maintenance, what is the purpose of a boresight target?
• Where is the current Range and Range Source displayed?
• Which of the following is NOT a range source at the CPG station?
• Which seat has a default range of 3.0 KM?
• If the CPG designates a target, what HAD range/range source indicator signals laser spillover?
• The laser trigger is located on which TEDAC grip?
• What switch is used to delete a track?
• Once the laser energy has been acquired, what will the TADS do?
• How do you auto ranger focus with the R/F button?
• What is the purpose of the MTADS alignment procedure?
• Can the CPG switch the sensor in use if there is a Point-Track established?
• Which MTADS sensor provides forward-looking infrared imagery for target reconnaissance?
• What does the * button do on the TDU?
• What message appears when the FLIR is cooled and ready but not selected?
• Which statement best summarizes MTADS overall function during engagement?
• The LT switch is functional when which LOS is selected?
• How long does it take to complete a ONE TOUCH SANUC?
• Which range source is used when the system automatically determines range?
• When is a manual Servo Drift Null procedure required?
• Initial Sight selection of TADS will cause the TADS to move to which position?
• Which statement best reflects a typical MTADS designation training objective?
• What is the role of laser designator fault messages?
• What does TEDAC stand for?
• How does the CPG regain control of the TADS LOS after the LT locks onto a laser spot?
• What is the primary benefit of MTADS integration in terms of pilot workload?
• What does the head down display (HDD) button do?
• What might trigger a video not available MTADS fault?
• Which MTADS capability directly reduces the risk of a single-point failure?
• What is the correct initialization sequence for MTADS before flight?
• How can MTADS be used for target area designation?
• Which statement about SANUC in MTADS is true?
• What is the significance of sensor co-registration in MTADS?
• Which handgrip contains the Enter Button used to interact with TEDAC?
• SBIT for MTADS begins at power-up and tests for approx. ______ seconds.
• Why is bore sight critical for MTADS?
• What is a typical MTADS designation training objective?
• What is the default sight for both crew members?
• Which major subsystems make up the AH-64E sighting systems?
• After completing the DTV boresight, to begin the FLIR boresight, what action is required?
• MTADS stows at ________ degrees _________.
• During internal boresight, which sensors' boresights are used?
• When does the TADS power up during an external power start?
• Which statement best describes CAQ availability on MTADS?
• What are tactical cues in MTADS displays?
• What is a sight?
• Internal boresight frequency and flight capability: Which statement is correct?
• Which statement is accurate regarding target contrast and MTADS performance?
• What is the purpose of the SLAVE button on the RHG?
• In MTADS, which crew member primarily handles TADS and laser designation?
• How does MTADS integrate with the cockpit displays?
• During manual tracking with Scene Track enabled, which statement describes the gating process before a new Scene Track is established?
• What does the asterisk indicate while lasing when multiple returns are received within more than 15 meters?
• What does the Linear Motion Compensation (LMC) button do?
• What safety precautions accompany MTADS laser designation?
• What symbol appears on the Sight Select Status of the HAD on initial power-up?
• Laser trigger second detent release will cause the range to be dynamic for how long?
• Which sights can be selected from the CPG crew station?
• When the pilot sight selects TADS from the collective mission grip, what happens?
• Which configurations allow the pilot to use the TADS as a sensor?
• What is the cage button used for?
• What does the SLAVE button do?
• Differentiate between acquire vs designate in MTADS terminology.
• FLIR has how many fields of view?
• What is the backseat default range?
• Where can the crew look to determine what sight has been selected?
• What is the main objective of the MTADS alignment procedure?
• What indicates a successful target designation in MTADS?
• CPG can choose between which sensors?
• When is an internal boresight required?
• From the center null position, MTADS turret azimuth travel is how many degrees to the left or right?
• During SANUC initialization, which video can be lost?
• Where is the laser trigger located on the TEDAC grip?
• The MTADS TADS turret azimuth travel from the center null position is how many degrees?
• On which page can you use CAQ to select icons?
• Is the Ground Override switch required to be in override for laser firing during internal boresight?
• Which approach allows engaging multiple targets within the field of view?
• Which imagery does MTADS provide for night operations?
• Which action on the WPN page wakes up the KU when enabling auto range?
• What is the max slew rate of the TADS?
• What does SANUC do?
• In what capacity can the pilot use the TADS?
• What is the default acquisition source?
• What should be verified during MTADS initialization beyond self-tests?
• What are typical MTADS standby modes?
• Why is crew coordination important when initializing a SANUC?
• Which statement is true about the initial TADS position after sight selection?
• Which sensor is boresighted first during an internal boresight?
• Which item is NOT listed as affecting MTADS performance?
• What should be checked if the MTADS display is blank?
• What is the immediate system response after proper laser energy acquisition by LT?
• Using the Keyboard Unit to engage auto range, which input must be selected and entered?
• How do MTADS upgrades improve reliability and redundancy?
• Which statement describes what happens to turret control when properly coded laser energy is acquired by LT?
• SANUC stands for?
• When using the laser to range or designate, which Field Of View should be used and why?
• Which component or mechanism ensures cueing to the fire-control computer?
• What is the function of the PNVS in MTADS?
• During Point-Track, what symbol indicates that the system is observing with the alternate sensor?
• How is data integrity maintained between MTADS and flight-control computers?
• What is MTADS' relationship to Hellfire missiles and Mavericks?
• What is the role of MTADS training in certification?
• Which of the following is active five seconds after pressing the AZ/EL button?
• How does MTADS support day and night operations?
• The CPG has the FCR as their selected sight. If the pilot takes the FCR from the CPG, what will the mission processor use as the CPG's new LOS?
• Which condition would most directly indicate misalignment warnings on MTADS?
• Where would you find the TRK 1 DEL message when a target is deleted?
• What happens if MTADS experiences a partial component failure?
• The LHG sensor select switch allows the CPG to choose between which TADS sensors?
• What sights are available to the CPG?
• Which sights can be selected from the pilot's crew station?
• How long does it take to complete a FULL SANUC?
• Which MTADS function provides laser energy for designation?
• Which of the following describes the message generated when a target is deleted or dropped and where will it be displayed?
• Which environmental factors affect MTADS performance?
• How does MTADS reduce pilot workload?
• How often is it recommended that an internal boresight be conducted? Can it be completed in flight?
• To change the LT code from B to D, which page should be selected?
• Name the six available range sources in the CPG station.
• How many fields of view are available if the CPG is using the TADS as a sight with the FLIR as the selected sensor?
• Can the CPG move the TADS using the Sight Manual Tracker if the Scene Track is enabled?
• If the CPG uses LMC to track a target while the aircraft is moving, what must the CPG provide to maintain a valid LMC track?
• Why is MTADS imagery used during target engagement?
• What considerations are important when practicing MTADS in degraded weather?
• How does atmospheric heat shimmer affect MTADS?
• During an internal boresight, which statement best describes the relationship of the FLIR and DTV boresight fields?
• Which of the following best explains the cause of a video not available MTADS fault?
• What steps should be taken if MTADS alignment drifts during flight?
• Which fusion-based approach determines target range in MTADS?
• Which control aids in visually tracking moving targets by moving MTADS at a constant rate with no input from the CPG?
• Which page should be selected to change the LT code from 'B' to 'D'?
• If the CPG designating a target, what will precede the laser range when the laser is receiving valid reflected energy?
• Which sensors are selected using the LHG sensor select switch?
• Which statement about Field Of View during laser ranging and designation is true?
• The HAD message 'SANUC REQUIRED' displays until which condition is met?
• What is the role of the fire-control system in MTADS?
• Which statement best describes MTADS laser safety during designation?
• The ASE page will allow cursor selection of which icons?
• How is target range determined in MTADS?
• Can both crew members have the same ACQ Source?
• How is the Range and Range Source Field positioned relative to the Field of Regard (FOR) on the High Action Display?
• What can cause MTADS image misalignment between TADS and PNVS?
• During manual tracking, when the CPG moves the TADS with the Scene Track enabled, what does Scene Track do after the CPG stops moving?
• When MTADS provides designation data, what is the expected result for the weapon?
• HAD stands for what in display terminology?
• Why practice MTADS under night conditions?
• Describe the sequence from acquiring to tracking a target in MTADS.
• How does MTADS ensure proper cueing to the fire-control system?
• Which components comprise the primary MTADS subsystems?
• Can the CPG switch from FLIR to DTV during manual tracking?
• If sensor co-registration is not maintained, what is the most likely effect on designation cues?
• From which pages can the crew Cursor Acquire an icon?
• What is the function of the SLAVE button on the RHG?
• What is a typical MTADS fault isolation check?
• What are common MTADS fault indicators a crew should recognize?
• When does the TADS power up during an APU start?
• Which sight is not selectable from the pilot's crew station?
• Which button is used to store the HMD position, identical to pressing the HMD store button on the cyclic?
• If MTADS cannot boresight correctly, what is the likely consequence?
• After pressing the AZ/EL button, how long does it take before the AZ and EL switches are active?
• LT operations can be initiated in which switch modes?
• Which action is specifically included in preflight MTADS checks to ensure targeting accuracy?
• Which statement about acquire vs designate is correct?
• MTADS turret elevation travel is _____ degrees up, ______ degrees down from the null position.
• If MTADS imagery is viewed on a head-mounted display, which component is used?
• Which pages enable the crew to change the acquisition source?
• Which factor can degrade MTADS image quality and range estimation?
• What does the ACM button do on the TEDAC?
• When ACM is boxed, what authority level do crew members maintain over level and gain?
• In MTADS operations, when might an operator rely on alternative targeting methods?