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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Casey is paged to go to a television where coverage is taking place of another N22 accident in what city?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) New York City.
(c) Denver.
(d) Miami.

2. Who does Casey say usually knows everything going on at Norton Aircraft?
(a) The president of the company.
(b) Her assistant.
(c) The man in charge of the mailroom.
(d) Her secretary.

3. What does Casey ask the video store technician to do to the video from the cockpit?
(a) Destroy it.
(b) Edit it.
(c) Slow it down.
(d) Speed it up.

4. According to Jack Rogers, why does he think rumors in the plant stem from John Mader?
(a) Because Mader wants to be president.
(b) Because Don Brull tells him Mader started the rumor.
(c) Because Jack finds a note from Mader.
(d) Because he is working for Mader.

5. What is the purpose of a locking pin?
(a) It holds the wheels in place during flight.
(b) It holds the Flight Data Recorder in place during flight.
(c) It holds the slats in place during flight.
(d) It holds the cockpit doors in place during flight.

6. In the morning meeting, Casey and the investigative team discuss a plane that never flew again because of one accident. What plane was this?
(a) 727.
(b) MD-11.
(c) DC-10.
(d) DC-8.

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

8. Who reports the plane's activity to the FAA?
(a) The pilot.
(b) The air traffic controller.
(c) Casey Singleton.
(d) A passenger on the flight.

9. In the biggest deal in its history, Norton Aircraft is about to sell how many of the same type of plane involved in the troubled flight?
(a) 5.
(b) 20.
(c) 10.
(d) 15.

10. From whom does Jennifer learn about Norton's deal with China?
(a) Airbus.
(b) JAA.
(c) Richman.
(d) FAA.

11. Which one is not a possibility for the cause of the trouble with the flight?
(a) Slats deployment.
(b) A problem with autopilot.
(c) Loss of engine power.
(d) An electrical malfunction.

12. What does Amos tell Casey about the locking pin?
(a) It did not cause the accident.
(b) All locking pins on N-22s should be replaced.
(c) It is inconclusive as to whether or not it caused the accident.
(d) It did cause the accident.

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

14. While inspecting the plane what does Casey see on nearly every surface?
(a) Blood.
(b) Gasoline.
(c) Water.
(d) Engine oil.

15. Who is Jennifer Malone?
(a) A newspaper reporter.
(b) A radio broadcaster.
(c) A magazine editor.
(d) A television news producer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jack Rogers?

2. Why is Casey worried about the news coverage of the new accident involving the N-22?

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

4. Who is upset about the deal with China and might try to sabotage Casey's investigation of the troubled flight?

5. Since Casey is weary of Richman, where does she send him on errands during the investigation on Wednesday?

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