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Appendix 2: Knowledge Test Procedures and Tips
Before starting the actual test, the testing center will provide an opportunity to practice navigating through the test.
This practice or tutorial session may include sample questions to familiarize the applicant with the look and feel of
the software (e.g., selecting an answer, marking a question for later review, monitoring time remaining for the test,
and other features of the testing software).
Acceptable Materials
The applicant may use the following aids, reference materials, and test materials, as long as the material does not
include actual test questions or answers:
Supplement book provided by
proctor
Written materials that are
handwritten, printed, or electronic
Testing centers may provide
calculators and/or deny the use of
personal calculators.
All models of aviation-oriented
calculators or small electronic
calculators that perform only
arithmetic functions
Electronic calculators incorporating
permanent or continuous type
memory circuits without erasure
capability.
Unit Member (proctor) may prohibit
the use of your calculator if he or
she is unable to determine the
calculator’s erasure capability
Calculators with simple
programmable memories, which
allow addition to, subtraction from,
or retrieval of one number from the
memory; or simple functions, such
as square root and percentages
Magnetic Cards, magnetic tapes,
modules, computer chips, or any
other device upon which pre-
written programs or information
related to the test can be stored
and retrieved
Printouts of data must be
surrendered at the completion of
the test if the calculator
incorporates this design feature.
Scales, straightedges, protractors,
plotters, navigation computers,
blank log sheets, holding pattern
entry aids, and electronic or
mechanical calculators that are
directly related to the test
Dictionaries
Before, and upon completion of the
test, while in the presence of the
Unit Member, actuate the ON/OFF
switch or RESET button, and
perform any other function that
ensures erasure of any data stored
in memory circuits
Manufacturer’s permanently
inscribed instructions on the front
and back of such aids, e.g.,
formulas, conversions, regulations,
signals, weather data, holding
pattern diagrams, frequencies,
weight and balance formulas, and
air traffic control procedures
Any booklet or manual containing
instructions related to use of test
aids
Unit Member makes the final
determination regarding aids,
reference materials, and test
materials
Test Tips
When taking a knowledge test, please keep the following points in mind:
• Carefully read the instructions provided with the test.
• Answer each question in accordance with the current regulations and guidance publications.
• Read each question carefully before looking at the answer options. You should clearly understand the
problem before trying to solve it.
• After formulating a response, determine which answer option corresponds with your answer. The answer
you choose should completely solve the problem.
• Remember that only one answer is complete and correct. The other possible answers are either
incomplete or erroneous.