Radio Procedures Practice Test

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• What is the time frame of a normal Bravo 1 shift?
• When you hear Signal C from the dispatcher, what does it signify?
• The Shift Major of Crump Station has which call number?
• If a unit's call number changes, what does that indicate?
• What is Pan-Pan used for?
• What is the standard phrase to acknowledge a landing clearance?
• What action occurs after 10 minutes of a missed dispatch call?
• If you have permission from your lieutenant to transport a civilian, what signal must you announce to dispatch?
• What is the ninth precinct of the MPD?
• What term is used to request the cancellation of a call?
• Which sequence correctly spells DOG?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of 'line up and wait' in runway operations?
• What does 'Say again' mean?
• True or False: 24:00 is the correct way to write midnight.
• What is the correct NATO phonetic spelling for the word BROWN?
• Regarding unit call numbers, what does the second digit represent?
• In IFR lost communications, what is the AVEF priority order?
• If your unit number were 143, which precinct are you in?
• What is the seventh station of the MPD?
• What does 'Traffic in sight' mean?
• In 24-hour time, what is the value for midnight?
• If two transmissions overlap on the same frequency, what should you do?
• If ATC says "Hold short of Runway 27," what is your readback?
• What are the start and end times for Bravo 2 shift?
• What should you do when ATC says "Go around"?
• What does "Cleared for the approach" authorize you to do?
• What does Signal Q mean on the radio?
• When ATC confirms you are on 'radar contact,' what should you expect next?
• Which station is associated with the call number 101?
• When instructed to maintain VFR, which actions are required?
• What is the phonetic spelling for the letter N?
• Which statement is an accurate reflection of the meaning of the clearance "Cleared for the approach"?
• Which controller handles takeoff clearance and runway operations?
• What code should you reference when acknowledging a weather advisory during approach?
• Which term is used to announce that a unit has reached a destination?
• What term is used for information from a dispatcher that contains only basic vehicle information such as year, make, and model?
• On the Motorola APX 6000, Zone C is considered for what purpose?
• Which statement best describes what the phrase 'Radar contact' indicates?
• What is the term used to acknowledge a call?
• If your unit number were 745, what ward are you in?
• What does the phrase "Line up and wait" indicate about your clearance status?
• Readback of a hold-short clearance must include what?
• When acknowledging a weather advisory during approach, which action should you take?
• During a DLC, who should you contact?
• How do you read back a transponder code of 2742?
• What is the NATO spelling for LAZY?
• Which station sits immediately after Crump Station in the MPD sequence?
• What term is used on radio to replace 'deceased'?
• If an officer misses a dispatcher call, what is the term for the missed call, the required response time, and what happens after 10 minutes?
• How would you request an update to the latest weather information during approach?
• Which statement best describes Ground versus Tower responsibilities when referring to runway operations?
• Which option correctly describes the structure of a typical unit call number, with digits carrying specific meanings?
• Which statement is true about IFR position reports?
• Tillman Station shift lieutenant numbers include which of the following?
• If you are approaching the airport and you receive an ATIS update, what should you do after acknowledging it?
• What term describes the channel used to speak to another officer or when bribed or coerced by a suspect?
• Which description matches a routine call?
• Which item is NOT part of a required IFR position report?
• How should numbers be read in radio transmissions to avoid misinterpretation?
• What does the proword "Wilco" indicate?
• What is the difference between "Cleared for the option" and "Cleared to land"?
• When should you use the proword "Affirm"?
• What is the non-emergency phone number for the Memphis Police Department?
• Which zone uses Channels 11-13 for training?
• In a Mayday transmission, what comes after the Location?
• What term is used that requires pre-stop information and provides a combination of data such as state or tag number, make, model, color, and occupants?
• Which phrase demonstrates the correct spoken form for clarifying the digits in a flight number?
• What is the first station of the MPD?
• What is the purpose of ATIS?
• What does Signal V mean?
• Two positions before the eighth MPD station would be which station?
• What is the difference between Zone A and Zone B on the APX 6000?
• When spelling the word 'QUICK' using the Phonetic Alphabet, which sequence would you say?
• What should you include in your proper first transmission when establishing contact with an ATC facility?
• Which is the 3rd MPD station?
• If an officer steps out of their vehicle to conduct a foot patrol, what signal must they tell dispatch?
• What is the NATO spelling for the word OVER?
• Which zone assigns Channel 11 to District 1?
• How should digits in a call sign be read aloud for clarity?
• Which channels in Zone C are used for City Wide?
• What does Signal 10 indicate about an officer's status?
• Which item is NOT typically included in an initial Approach contact?
• How is a Mayday call transmitted?
• If you did not hear a transmission clearly, what should you say?
• A self-initiated action where an officer is NOT AVAILABLE for other calls is what?
• What is the 24-hour time equivalent of 2:00 PM?
• What channel would you switch to in order to access information on Station B?
• During a Signal 5 operation, which item is included in the required communications with dispatch?
• What is the typical content of an IFR clearance's route portion?
• Approximate cost of the radio currently used by the Memphis Police Department?
• The term used to advise dispatch that a unit has arrived at a location is what?
• What is the NATO phonetic spelling for the word FOX?
• Ground control is primarily responsible for which of the following?
• Which statement best describes Zone C relative to Zone A on channels 1-10?
• Which proword indicates you have received the message but not yet complied?
• What does 'negative contact' mean?
• What is the best method for describing a suspect over the radio?
• What is the third station of the MPD?
• What is the fifth station of the MPD?
• What are the start and end times for Charlie 2 shift?
• The MPD uses the 24 hour clock system as a primary method of time except when?
• In an IFR position report, which items must you include?
• What does transponder code 7700 indicate?
• What is the role of Clearance Delivery?
• In military time, which of the following correctly represents 04:00 AM?
• In a Mayday transmission, what follows the aircraft ID?
• During approach, if a weather advisory or update is issued, how should you acknowledge and proceed?
• In the examples provided, times are written using which convention?
• What does the proword "Roger" indicate?
• What term references you are available for calls from dispatch?
• Which option correctly represents midnight in 24-hour time?
• Which ward is associated with unit number 426?
• What is the 24-hour time equivalent of 12:00 PM?
• Are you allowed to arrest someone based on Signal V information?
• What were the first radio call letters used by the Memphis Police Department?
• What does transponder code 7600 indicate?
• Which option correctly matches the digits in a unit call number to their meanings?
• The Lieutenant Colonel of Austin Peay Station has which call number?
• Which phrase best describes the action implied by "Hold short of Runway 27"?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of a readback when given a hold-short clearance?
• Regarding unit call numbers, what does the first digit represent?
• In what year did the Memphis Police Department's first radio system become operational?
• What are the start and end times for Alpha 2 shift?
• When dispatch issues 'All Charlie Units, Signal C', what does Signal C indicate?
• Which option correctly lists all MPD shifts?
• Which call number corresponds to the Colonel of Raines Station?
• How should you read back an altitude assignment of 6,500 feet?
• What is the POLICE ONLY phone number to the Dispatcher Service Desk?
• Which statement best describes a Bird Dog?
• During a Signal 5 operation, which statement best describes the required steps?
• What is the time frame of a normal Charlie 1 shift?
• What is the fourth station of the MPD?
• Crump Station corresponds to which unit number?
• What does transponder code 7500 indicate?
• If your unit number were 446, what ward are you in?
• Which of the following sequences correctly represents the NATO spelling of FOX?
• What is the sixth station of the MPD?
• What is the 24-hour time for 2:00 PM?
• What is the 24-hour time equivalent of 12:00 AM?
• If dispatch mentions an NCIC hit on a subject, what does that signify?
• Which statement across the following options is true about the clearance status conveyed by line up and wait?
• What is the standard phrase for a radio check on a particular frequency?
• If you are following AVEF priority and cannot follow the assigned route, what is the next priority?
• A timed element in radio traffic refers to which type of threat?
• Which facility is responsible for issuing IFR clearances (route, altitude, initial heading) before taxi?
• What is the second station of the MPD?
• How do you transmit the instruction to contact another facility on a new frequency?
• What information is typically included in an initial contact with Approach?
• Which term is appropriate to use on the radio in place of 'rape'?
• Which sequence correctly spells THE in NATO?
• Which statement correctly describes the X suffix in the call number 722A(X)?
• What is a Bird Dog?
• How would you request 'flight following' from ATC?
• In-Service meaning?
• Dispatchers on each frequency must identify the police frequency by its regularly designated call letters every X minutes?
• What is 04:00 AM in military time (24-hour format)?
• A non-emergency low priority call to be checked during normal patrol is what?
• In a call number such as 722A, what does the fourth digit/letter represent?
• The Shift Lieutenants of Tillman Station have call numbers such as which of the following?
• Which station lies two positions before Crump Station?
• A standard call requiring immediate response (lights/sirens) is what?
• Which of the following sequences correctly spells the word JUMPS using the NATO phonetic alphabet?
• Which statement describes when Signal 12 is used?
• How many shifts does the MPD have, and what are they called?
• What is the purpose of the 24 hour clock system?
• During a driver's license check, who should you contact?
• What is the time frame of a normal Alpha 1 shift?
• Digits spoken in radio transmissions should be read in what manner?
• What is the correct 24-hour time for 08:00 PM?
• What is the meaning of Signal H on the radio?
• Which statement best explains why Ground and Tower have distinct roles?
• Regarding unit call numbers, what does the third digit represent?
• If Alpha 1 runs from 22:00 to 06:00, what is the start time of Alpha 2?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of an ATIS broadcast?
• When formulating broadcasts of suspect description information over the radio, what is recommended?
• What is the purpose of including runway and hold point in the readback of a hold-short clearance?
• If your unit number were 446, what precinct are you in?
• When using the Phonetic Alphabet is it necessary to say the letter, then the Phonetic Letter? (saying "A for ALPHA" instead of just "ALPHA")
• On a crowded frequency, which option best describes proper practice when a transmission is needed?
• Which item is not typically provided by ATIS?
• What does Code Sierra indicate in dispatch communications?
• What is the current MPD call letters used every 15 minutes?
• Which time is the correct 24-hour time equivalent of 8:00 PM?
• Which controller is responsible for guiding aircraft from parking to the runway for taxi?
• In an IFR clearance, the route portion may include which elements?
• Which zone assigns Channel 12 to District 2?
• What is the eighth station of the MPD?
• What is the function of 'line up and wait'?
• Which station is associated with the call number 200?
• Which statement best describes how shift 2 relates to shift 1 for each designation?
• What does 'descend and maintain' require you to do?
• Two positions after the second MPD station would be which station?
• In a call number 722A(X), what does the X denote?
• Tower control is primarily responsible for which of the following?
• During a Signal 5 operation, which personal details must be reported to dispatch about the person?
• What writing speed is suggested for drafting a suspect description?
• On the Motorola APX 6000, Zone A is considered for what purpose?
• In radio traffic, what does Signal W indicate?
• Which sequence correctly spells LAZY in NATO phonetics?
• When you switch channels from Channel 1 to Channel 2, what must you do?
• Which proword indicates you will comply with the instruction?
• What does "Maintain runway heading" require you to do?
• Which statement best describes the difference between a Rolling QV and a Query Vehicle (QV)?
• How do you request a frequency change to 123.40?
• On the Motorola APX 6000, Zone B is considered for what purpose?
• Which sequence correctly spells DOG in NATO phonetics?
• Which term signifies you are available for dispatch?
• What is the difference between Zone A and Zone C?
• What is the current handheld radio model used by Memphis Police Officers?
• Which component is essential in your initial transmission to ATC?