Air Traffic Control (ATC) Basics Block 3 Practice Test

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• What is the primary purpose of VFR Terminal Area Charts?
• What does a solid blue line indicate on an En Route Low Altitude Chart?
• What is the term for the deflection of a spinning wheel when force is applied, a property of gyroscopes?
• What does the margin information section of an IAP Chart depict?
• Which term is used to refer to the airspeed that accounts for temperature and pressure at altitude?
• Which color is used to depict Class C airspace on sectional charts?
• The sensation of over-banking in a turn due to excess rudder input is referred to as what?
• How many letters does an NDB radio beacon, except compass locators, transmit in a continuous ID using Morse code?
• On IAP Charts, the height of obstructions is always depicted in what measurement?
• What is the primary altitude range for RNAV T routes?
• Which of the following does NOT guarantee NAVAID signal reception or communications coverage?
• What is the minimum obstruction clearance altitude (MOCA)?
• Which airspeed is directly affected by wind conditions?
• Which section of the SID Chart contains airport runways and communication frequencies?
• Which category of IAP provides both lateral and vertical guidance without ground-based support?
• What must an aircraft be equipped with for the TCAS system to identify it?
• What does RVR stand for in aviation terminology?
• What is the primary function of Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs)?
• Who is responsible for maintaining separation when an aircraft is responding to a TCAS alert?
• Longitude can be accurately used as a scale to measure distance only at which location?
• What is a fully self-contained navigation system that requires no external input?
• How are communication frequencies listed on IAP Charts?
• Which of the following best describes the Minimum Descent Altitude?
• What device is used to navigate using NDBs?
• What term describes the loss of proper bearings leading to mental confusion about one's position?
• Which type of SID requires ATC to provide radar guidance?
• What is the main function of a transponder in the context of TCAS?
• During an IAP, which maneuver requires awareness of the Final Approach Fix?
• What term describes the angular difference between true north and magnetic north?
• What color represents airports with control towers on sectional charts?
• What must be set on the transponder for secondary radar to receive altitude information?
• What is the height referred to as MDA above the published airport elevation used for?
• How many degrees of longitude is a time zone established for?
• A VOR station projects which of the following?
• How does an aircraft adjust its heading when experiencing a crosswind?
• What altitude does the jet route system extend to?
• A line that represents equal magnetic variation is referred to as?
• What is the role of DME in relation to aircraft distance measurement?
• What do MOCAs assure between radio fixes?
• True or False: An aircraft must be in IFR conditions to execute IAPs.
• NAVAIDS that use L/MF frequencies are depicted in what color on charts?
• Which reference point is considered the starting point for measuring longitude?
• Which system improves GPS accuracy required for precision approaches?
• What instrument is primarily affected by the pitot tube blockage?
• Which chart is specifically used for navigation during VFR but does not provide IFR information?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of non-precision approach?
• What are the three sections of a SID and STAR chart?
• What is the actual path the aircraft has flown over the earth's surface called?
• What is the function of a communication box on ATC charts?
• What is the role of transponders in aviation safety?
• Which VFR chart depicts Class B airspace and provides for the control and separation of aircraft?
• In the context of isogonic lines, how is the west variation corrected?
• Which type of departure procedure allows pilots to navigate independently?
• A series of _______ make up an RNAV route.
• An approach is termed non-precision because it provides what type of guidance?
• Which NAVAID is subject to the same line-of-sight restrictions as VORs and provides magnetic courses?
• What is the correct phraseology for the jet route V611?
• How does an aircraft's indicated airspeed compare to its true airspeed at high altitudes?
• If true course is 090 degrees and the wind correction angle (WCA) is 20 degrees, what is the true heading?
• What must be received before flying a SID?
• The ratio of true airspeed to the speed of sound is called what?
• What uniquely identifies NAVAIDs that provide HIWAS broadcasts?
• Which instrument indicates the rate of climb or descent?
• What is a major difference between a Sectional Aeronautical Chart and a Terminal Area Chart?
• The glideslope assists the pilot primarily with what type of guidance?
• Which instrument measures the rate of climb or descent in feet per minute?
• When flying from higher pressure to lower pressure, what does the altimeter indicate?
• Which components make up the RMI?
• Which of the following charts does NOT contain a legend but uses the same symbols found on Low/High Altitude En Route charts?
• What is the primary function of the localizer during an ILS approach?
• Which three instruments are connected to the pitot-static system?
• What type of boundary is used to depict Alert Areas and MOAs?
• Which approach method would a pilot choose if their aircraft cannot utilize ground-based systems?
• What term is used to measure angular differences east and west of the Prime Meridian?
• What should a controller do when a pilot indicates they will not accept a SID?
• What is the minimum clearance provided by Minimum Safe Altitudes (MSA) in relation to obstacles?
• How does the Missed Approach Point (MAP) relate to the final approach segment?
• Which type of navigation system cannot operate without any external signals or inputs?
• Which section of the IAP chart provides detailed information about the airport layout?
• What is the purpose of the Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA) during IAPs?
• What altitude is identified as MEA?
• If an aircraft has a true airspeed of 180 knots and encounters a headwind of 30 knots, what is its ground speed?
• What does an Obstacle Departure Procedure (ODP) provide?
• What signifies the maximum elevation in an aeronautical chart’s sectional view?
• Which route type crosses every meridian at a different angle?
• What information is included in the Planview section of IAP Charts?
• True or False: Radar monitoring is required for all IFR aircraft on all random RNAV routes.
• What do marker beacons indicate in an ILS system?
• Where is the glideslope located in relation to the runway for ILS?
• The primary use of a VOR station is to provide what type of information to pilots?
• Which section outlines the minimum requirements for a precision approach?
• What is decision altitude in the context of an approach?
• What is an appropriate IFR altitude for an aircraft on a true heading of 178 degrees?
• When flying at altitude, which of the following statements is true regarding horizontal wind component effects?
• What is the primary purpose of IAP Charts?
• In navigation, which term is synonymous with angles measured from the equator?
• Which part of the aircraft receives signals from the DME ground station?
• What type of airspeed is shown on the aircraft's airspeed indicator?
• What type of information does the glideslope signal provide?
• How many minutes of latitude does 1 NM equal?
• What type of NAVAID transmits very high frequency navigation signals in a 360-degree azimuth orientation to magnetic north?
• When should controllers compensate for wind speed and direction?
• What are the two markers associated with an Instrument Landing System (ILS)?
• What is the function of the MEA on charts?
• What does the ground station for DME transmit to the aircraft?
• How is the height of an obstruction indicated on a sectional chart?
• What causes deviation in a magnetic compass?
• Which type of variation is associated with magnetic influence from an aircraft's internal components?
• What angle does the great circle route make with each meridian of longitude?
• Generally, the vertical dimensions of a low altitude VOR airway are?
• Compulsory reporting points are required for pilots when they are:
• What is the source of impact pressure that affects airspeed readout?
• What is the term for the published altitude representing the maximum usable altitude for an airspace structure or route segment?
• What does a SID typically assist with?
• What does the localizer provide in an ILS system?
• What is the primary purpose of a STAR?
• Which type of route requires more time and fuel due to greater distance, but is easier to navigate?
• Which altitude is the lowest at which an intersection can be determined, depicted with the letter 'R' on a chart?
• Class G airspace is depicted in what shading where it exists above 18,000 MSL?
• What provides external atmospheric pressure for the pitot-static system?
• What is the wind correction angle (WCA) when the track is 180 degrees and the heading is 165 degrees?
• What is meant by the term 'Vector SID'?
• What is used to transition from instrument flight to visual flight during landing?
• What is the only positive method of identifying a VOR?
• What measures distance north or south of the equator?
• If the vacuum pump fails in a small aircraft, which instruments will no longer function?
• Which gyroscopic principle involves the effect seen when applying a force to a spinning wheel?
• How many statute miles is equivalent to one nautical mile?
• Which airspaces are solidly and dashed represented on sectional charts?
• Which of the following is NOT a purpose of SIDs?
• What is the error of a magnetic compass caused by magnetic influence from the aircraft's structure called?
• What device measures indicated airspeed and relies on the pitot tube for information?
• What color depicts NAVAIDS with VHF/UHF on low altitude charts?
• The height of an obstruction on charts is indicated in feet above what baseline?
• For what purpose is indicated airspeed primarily used?
• Which of the following is NOT a primary component of the ILS?
• What are the three flight instruments that utilize gyroscopic properties for operation?
• At what altitude is Class E airspace depicted as dashed magenta on sectional charts?
• How is true heading calculated?
• What are the two types of Instrument Departure Procedures?
• The intermediate segment of an approach ends at which approach fix?
• In navigation terminology, what are the courses oriented FROM the VOR station called?
• Which lines connect points of equal difference between true and magnetic north?
• Which of the following is included on Low Altitude En Route charts but not on High Altitude ER charts?
• Which procedures help with the descent from an en route environment to landing?
• Which of the following principles is crucial for accurate navigation concerning wind?
• What information does the pilot briefing section of an IAP Chart contain?
• Which section of an IAP Chart provides the pilot with information required to complete the published approach procedure?
• An NDB used in conjunction with an ILS is called a(n) ______.
• Which component is essential in the configuration of INS for measuring changes in motion?
• Which two properties are fundamental to gyroscopic action?
• Sectional Aeronautical Charts are primarily utilized for what purpose?
• Which SIDs do not include departure or transition routes?
• Which line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
• If a pilot has a predetermined true heading of 020 degrees and a magnetic variation of 7 degrees East, what magnetic heading should be flown?
• Minimum Safe Altitudes (MSA) provide how much foot obstacle clearance?
• Which term defines the heading that a pilot intends to follow to maintain a course?
• Which chart furnishes terminal data for IFR flight in congested areas?
• In non-mountainous areas, how many feet of buffer does OROCA provide?
• What method of navigation involves flying a predetermined course while accounting for the effects of wind?
• What is any electronic device providing point-to-point guidance information or position data to an aircraft in flight known as?
• At what altitude are MEAs shown in MSL altitudes?
• What does a VORTAC provide at a single site?
• What is the primary purpose of the ILS?
• True heading is the true course corrected for the effects of what?
• What does the (A)* symbolize in the data for an airport on En Route Low Altitude Charts?
• What are VOR airways established as in Class E airspace?
• When transitioning from low pressure to higher pressure, how is the altimeter affected?
• What is the primary purpose of the IAP Chart?
• What specifically helps to expedite traffic flow at busy airports?
• After encountering a 20 kt crosswind without making any heading correction, how far off course would an aircraft be after 1 hour of flight?
• If both temperature and altitude increase, what happens to an aircraft's indicated airspeed?
• Which two components make up an Inertial Navigation System (INS)?
• VOR airways in a shared route system are combined based on what factor?
• What unit is used for all mileages in IFR planning and operations?
• A chart symbol resembling a chain link fence refers to which type of routing?
• What is the altitude change represented on sectional charts for every increment?
• What does the VOR receiver indicate?
• Runways greater than how many feet are not depicted with a circle on sectional charts?
• What symbol indicates a MOCA on a chart?
• Which fix is crucial for determining when to start the missed approach process?
• In what situation is a non-precision approach typically used?
• Most RNAV systems include a ____________ that uses a large database.
• Which NAVAID is considered the primary navigation aid for the National Airspace System (NAS)?
• In terms of radar systems, what does the "rho" in rho-theta represent?
• When correcting for wind, pilots adjust their heading in what direction?
• How often are Sectional Aeronautical Charts published?
• Which altitude is crucial for ensuring obstacle clearance along given flight routes?
• Which type of approach must be specifically requested by the pilot?
• For which type of approach is an IFR flight plan required and the pilot must have either the airport or preceding aircraft in sight?
• What is the role of the inclinometer in flight operations?
• The localizer signal is usable in which directions?
• When should a pilot inform ATC about a deviation from an ATC clearance due to a TCAS II RA?
• Which of the following is not found on the Planview section of an IAP Chart?
• Which of the following statements is true regarding the distance measured by DME?
• One minute of longitude along the equator is equal to how many nautical miles?
• Which components are part of the ILS system?
• In the airport data "4500 L 51 122.7," what does 4500 represent?
• TACAN bearing and distance frequencies are paired and assigned a what?
• What does the flight management system (FMS) use to display data to the pilot?
• Which feature is not included in the decision-making process for a non-precision approach?
• What type of approaches utilize WAAS for course guidance?
• What does a chart symbol representing a "T" enclosed in a filled-in circle indicate?
• What does Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) refer to?
• What term describes a procedure designed to manage arrivals at busy airports?
• What does TRSA stand for in air traffic control operations?
• Which of the following best describes the purpose of the (A)* notation in airport information?
• Which type of Instrument Departure Procedure is a preplanned ATC departure procedure?
• What does OROCA provide within each quadrangle on a chart?
• Which section of the SID chart is primarily focused on graphical layouts?
• What is the minimum runway length depicted on High Altitude En Route Charts?
• What physiological condition may cause a pilot to sound intoxicated and exhibit a carefree attitude?
• What is the principal error associated with an Inertial Navigation System?
• What is depicted in the profile view of the IAP chart?
• Which figure indicates the elevation of the highest known feature in MSL found in a chart section?
• In mountainous areas, how many feet of buffer does OROCA provide?
• Which information is typically found in the precision minimums section of an IAP chart?
• T routes are used by aircraft operating at what altitude?
• During an ILS approach, what aspect of the aircraft's position does the glide slope needle indicate?
• What describes the role of meridians in navigation?
• What information does the height of obstructions provide to pilots?
• What is obtained from the attitude indicator?
• What does the abbreviation MCA stand for in air traffic control?
• Which method of navigation relies solely on computations without visual reference?
• Navigation by using visual landmarks to guide an aircraft is referred to as?
• Which VFR chart is not suitable for navigation purposes?
• Which principle explains that a body at rest stays at rest, and a body in motion stays in motion?
• What is the purpose of a NAVAID in aviation?
• As altitude increases, how does indicated airspeed behave relative to true airspeed?
• How are jet routes typically numbered?
• What does the term 'minimum en route altitude (MEA)' refer to?
• What feature is indicated by a light brown hatched boundary on an En Route Low Altitude Chart?
• How is the descent profile provided by the glideslope in the ILS?
• How many sections are there in the IAP chart?
• What are the three types of fixed route systems in air traffic control?
• What angle is formed between a rhumb line and the meridians of longitude?
• What does a (T) signify on a Low Altitude En Route Chart?
• What happens to an aircraft's indicated airspeed when temperatures are high?
• Which instrument is primarily used for lateral navigation in a VOR system?
• Which measurement is critical for navigation calculations in IFR?
• What is the difference between slant range and horizontal distance near the NAVAID and at high altitude?
• What type of signal does a VOR provide to assist pilots in navigation?
• What procedure allows pilots to transition from the en route to terminal environment?
• A HIWAS broadcast can be received if the NAVAID has what feature?
• Which route system is specifically designed for RNAV-capable aircraft?
• What are the acronyms for the seven non-precision approaches?
• What is the lowest altitude at certain fixes an aircraft must cross when heading toward a higher minimum en route IFR altitude, depicted with the letter 'X'?
• What type of lines converge toward the poles on a map?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of the RMI?
• What type of airspeed indicates an aircraft's speed relative to the earth's surface?
• What is the satellite-based system that provides navigation signals for precise positioning?
• Which instrument shows the yaw and roll of an aircraft around the vertical and longitudinal axes?
• What is the most direct route over the earth's surface that saves time and money for pilots?
• At what altitude are true airspeed and indicated airspeed most different?
• Which of the following is NOT typically included within a communication box?
• If a pilot's true course is adjusted by a wind correction angle of 10 degrees to the west, what direction would their track be?
• Which physiological effect may impair a pilot's ability to make sound decisions while flying?
• What does the 'planview' section of a SID chart show?
• The ground speed of an aircraft with an indicated airspeed of 150 knots and a headwind of 30 knots can be determined only if which information is known?
• Which direction do odd-numbered VOR airways/jet routes run?
• From what altitude does the jet route system start?
• For Maximum Elevation Figures (MEFs), how is the elevation rounded up?
• What does MDA indicate in relation to the highest runway elevation in the touchdown zone?
• If it is 1300Z in Philadelphia, what local time would it be in San Francisco if they are on PST?
• What provides lateral course guidance during an approach?
• What happens when the omnibearing selector (OBS) of a VOR station is rotated?
• What does an underlined frequency in a communication box indicate?
• Which of the following are supplementary components of an ILS?
• Area navigation based on performance requirements for aircraft operating along an ATS route is known as ____________.
• In air traffic control, MRA signifies what?
• What does a STAR chart specifically help with in air traffic control?
• What is a generic term that includes VOR airways, jet routes, colored federal airways, and RNAV routes?
• Which component of the VOR instrument is also known as a course selector?
• Can a STAR serve more than one airport?
• What phrase should pilots use in their flight plan to avoid a SID?
• Which lines run east and west and are used to measure degrees of latitude?
• Which function does the localizer serve in the ILS?
• In which part of the IAP Charts is information regarding approach NAVAIDs typically found?
• What does a non-precision approach not provide during the approach?
• At what altitude is the MEA on a jet route when no MEA is depicted?
• What can blockage of the static air vents cause?
• What term describes the line that connects points of zero variation where only one exists?
• What is a typical characteristic of a non-precision approach?
• What adjustment is made to determine the variation from true north to magnetic north?
• True or False: At altitudes near sea level, the difference between an aircraft's true and indicated airspeeds is negligible.
• Which chart provides aeronautical information for en route navigation during IFR at or above 18,000 MSL?
• In the Distance = Speed * Time formula, what type of airspeed is used?
• The term "obstructions" on an IAP Chart refers to what kind of features?
• What is the primary function of the altimeter in the pitot-static system?
• DME operates on which frequency spectrum?
• What type of system is an inner marker typically found associated with?
• What is the maximum altitude at which MAAs are shown in MSL altitudes?
• What are the two types of Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs)?
• What section of the Chart Supplement provides decoded meanings for airport entry items?
• Which of the following is NOT a requirement for pilots to advise ATC?
• How is Class D airspace depicted on sectional charts?
• What configuration of lights extends from the runway threshold into the approach area?
• What are the three classes of VORs?
• An IAP is designed to provide which of the following?
• The ___________ ensures the most appropriate NAVAIDs are selected for navigation.
• What is the reference line used to measure degrees of longitude?
• What is the shortest route between any two points on a sphere called?
• Which type of line indicates that zero variation exists and no correction is needed?
• The process of navigating an aircraft using computations regarding airspeed, course, heading, and time is known as?
• What are the ILS systems primarily used for?
• What is the purpose of a Radio Magnetic Indicator (RMI)?
• Which term describes a route that makes the same angle with each meridian of longitude?
• Which NAVAID generates directional information and transmits it to the aircraft?
• What is the track if the true course is 090 degrees and the drift angle is 010 W degrees?
• What represents the intended path of the aircraft over the earth's surface?
• What is the purpose of a jet route in air traffic control?
• What system offers approach paths with course and altitude guidance to a runway?
• Which of the following is NOT typically found on sectional aeronautical charts?
• What are places where meridians and parallels cross known as?
• What information is typically included in the margin information of an IAP chart?
• The impact of wind on true airspeed is considered to be?
• What condition occurs when there is a lack of oxygen in body tissues?
• What would be the ground speed of an aircraft with a true airspeed of 180 knots and a tailwind of 30 knots?
• An increase in altitude and temperature typically causes the indicated airspeed to:
• What are the three systems used in aviation to confirm and improve GPS?
• In an ILS approach, which needle indicates whether the aircraft is right or left of the centerline?
• What does the profile view section of an IAP chart represent?
• What is the procedure for pilot/controller use to provide obstacle clearance and a transition from the terminal to en route environment?
• In the airport data "450 L 51 122.7," what does the letter L indicate?
• Which system is utilized for potential traffic advisories in controlled airspace?
• How often must a pilot calibrate the heading indicator?
• Which of the following are types of precision approaches?
• When can the difference between indicated and true airspeed be considered negligible?
• What configuration illustrates Class B airspace on sectional charts?
• Which of the following lines indicates that a correction for magnetic variation is unnecessary?
• The terminal arrival area (TAA) is based on a radius of how many miles from the Initial Approach Fix?
• Wind affects which type of airspeed?
• What type of approach allows a pilot to proceed visually and clear of clouds to an airport?
• What is the reference line for measuring north/south distances?
• In which order are SIDs listed in the US Terminal Procedures Publication?
• What does STAR stand for in air traffic control?
• Which VFR chart contains the greatest amount of detail and assists in visual navigation around busy terminal areas?
• At high altitudes, how does an aircraft's True Airspeed (TAS) compare to its Indicated Airspeed (IAS)?
• Which section of an IAP Chart depicts the graphical overhead view of the procedure?
• What type of approach can provide a means to descend and land safely in low visibility?
• What system serves as a self-contained airborne collision avoidance system intended to back up ATC separation services?
• To establish an accurate 3D position using GPS, a minimum of how many satellites are necessary?
• Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of STARs?
• Which of the following is true about the relationship between track and heading in the presence of wind?
• What phenomenon occurs when an aircraft is banked too little for the amount of rudder applied?
• This NAVAID is subject to line-of-sight restrictions and does not penetrate mountains. What is it?
• What is the term used when an aircraft is banked too much due to insufficient rudder application?
• Which of the following is true heading corrected for wind?
• Which section of the IAP chart provides essential pilot information for briefing before the flight?
• A STAR is designed to facilitate transitions between which of the following?
• On En Route Low Altitude Charts, prohibited, restricted, and warning areas are shown in which type of hatched boundary?
• What type of code is assigned by ATC to a single aircraft for radar identification and tracking?
• What is the purpose of the decision altitude in a precision approach?
• What kind of instruments generally show the height of airspace above ground level?
• Which NAVAID uses L/MF or UHF radio beacons to transmit non-directional signals that allow pilots to determine their bearing to or from the beacon?
• What document is designed primarily as a pilot's operational manual and contains detailed information about airports and NAVAIDs?
• What is the method of navigation which allows an aircraft to operate on any desired flight path within the coverage of ground or space-based NAVAIDs?
• What type of line requires corrections due to east/west variation?
• How many satellites must always be observable for accurate GPS usage?
• How do approach lights assist during landing?
• Which instrument indicates height above sea level when set to the local setting?
• Which term describes the method used to communicate airspeed in pilot/controller communications?
• How many radials do NDBs have?
• What term best describes the instrument that helps pilots understand their aircraft's rate of turn?
• Where can the graphic depiction of a SID/STAR be found on a chart?
• What are the two types of published RNAV routes?
• When correcting for east variation in isogonic lines, how is the variation adjusted?
• Which of the following helps pilots to manually track their position relative to navigational beacons?
• What term describes a procedure that only provides lateral guidance during approach?
• What are the four segments of an Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP)?
• What information do IAP Charts primarily convey to pilots?
• Which of the following statements about air traffic control airways is true?
• What aspect of the localizer is specifically utilized for course alignment during approach?
• What are the two major parts of the pitot-static system?
• Due to precession, what must the pilot periodically adjust to agree with the heading indicator?
• In areas of rapidly rising terrain, what additional feet are added to MEFs?
• Which category of IAP provides both lateral and vertical guidance in accordance with ICAO standards?
• What is the process called when controllers adjust for wind speed and direction?
• Which type of approach allows a pilot to use visual references to navigate to the airport?
• What does an "L" enclosed in a circle on En Route Low Altitude Charts represent?
• What section of an IAP Chart provides information like airport elevation and runway lighting?
• On Low Altitude En Route Charts, uncontrolled airspace below 14,500 feet is shaded what color?
• What does TACAN provide to suitably equipped aircraft?
• What portion of the glideslope intersects the localizer?
• When converting US time zones to Zulu time, what should you do if Daylight Savings Time is in effect?
• What is the purpose of OROCA?
• What type of airspeed is indicated airspeed corrected for temperature and pressure?
• Where can you find the full name of the SID, airport name, and effective dates?
• How is the Final Approach Fix depicted for a full ILS approach with a glideslope?
• Which property of gyroscopes maintains the orientation of the spinning wheel in space?
• What part of the turn coordinator indicates the coordination between aileron and rudder?
• MOCAs ensure navigational signal coverage within which distance from a VOR?
• What type of information is typically found on an IAP chart?
• How do airspeed indicators relate to the pressure changes in an aircraft?
• What does a transponder code consist of?
• Q and jet routes serve aircraft operating at what altitude range?
• Which type of airspeed is used in flight planning and is relative to undisturbed air mass?
• Why is it important to correct indicated airspeed for pressure and temperature?
• A VORTAC stations combines which two functionalities?