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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tuesday.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Casey rule out pilot error as the cause of the troubled flight before she even inspects the aircraft?
(a) Pilot error does not fit in with the chain of events.
(b) The flight data recorder shows no pilot error.
(c) The pilot personally received training at Norton Aircraft.
(d) The co-pilot confirms the pilot's story.

2. At a staff meeting at Norton Aircraft, which airframe does Casey learn is involved in the troubled flight?
(a) A 757.
(b) A N-22.
(c) A DC-10
(d) A 747.

3. What is Casey Singleton's job at Norton Aircraft?
(a) Chief Investigator.
(b) Head of Quality Assurance.
(c) Head of Human Resources.
(d) Chief Financial Officer.

4. How long had it been since the Norton Aircraft had had trouble with slat deployment?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 4 years.
(d) 2 years.

5. What does the FAA official order the flight crew from the troubled flight to do?
(a) Go to the infirmary.
(b) Write separate reports of what happened.
(c) Report to FAA headquarters immediately.
(d) Stay on the plane.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of a locking pin?

2. What is the condition of the locking pin?

3. Where did the troubled flight leave from?

4. When Casey first boards the damaged plane, what does she conclude is part of the problem?

5. What makes Casey rule out turbulence as the cause of the troubled flight before she even inspects the aircraft?

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