Airplane Manufacturing and Types Quiz

Which invention is considered one of the most influential of the 20th century?

• The Internet

• The Television

• The Telephone

• The Airplane

Who are commonly credited with inventing the first successful airplane?

• The Wright Brothers

• The Montgolfier Brothers

• The Boeing Company

• The Airbus Group

What is the primary function of the tail wings on an airplane?

• To provide thrust

• To stabilize the wings

• To control the altitude

• To house the cockpit

What is the purpose of the cockpit in an airplane?

• To stabilize the wings

• To operate controls and instruments

• To house the engines

• To store cargo

During which stage of airplane manufacturing are wind tunnel tests conducted?

• Design Stage

• Construction Stage

• Final Inspection Stage

• Assembly Stage

What organization sets global quality standards for aircraft structures?

• FAA

• ICAO

• NASA

• NADCAP

Which material was primarily used in the construction of the first aircraft?

• Titanium

• Wood

• Plastic

• Aluminum

What is a characteristic of modern aircraft materials?

• Heavy and strong

• Lightweight and weak

• Lightweight and strong

• Heavy and weak

Which type of aircraft is designed primarily for air-to-air combat?

• Cargo Planes

• General Aviation Aircraft

• Commercial Transport Aircraft

• Warplanes

What is the primary purpose of commercial transport aircraft?

• To conduct search and rescue operations

• To perform aerial work

• To engage in air-to-air combat

• To transport passengers or cargo