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Flight Attendant Practice Test

Check what you know about the flight attendant job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on flight attendant knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15Flight attendants are on board mainly for:
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Answer: Safety. Safety is the primary role.

Question 2 of 15The FAA certificate for flight attendants is the:
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Answer: Certificate of Demonstrated Proficiency. It’s issued after training.

Question 3 of 15A purser is:
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Answer: The lead flight attendant. The purser leads the cabin crew.

Question 4 of 15Reserve means:
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Answer: On-call for trips. Reserve attendants cover open trips.

Question 5 of 15Before takeoff, bags must be:
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Answer: Stowed. Bags must be stowed.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Length of service, used for bidding.”
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Answer: Seniority. Seniority: Length of service, used for bidding.

Question 7 of 15What does “Jumpseat” mean?
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Answer: A flight attendant’s seat near exits.. Jumpseat: A flight attendant’s seat near exits.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Confirming exit row passengers can assist.”
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Answer: Exit row briefing. Exit row briefing: Confirming exit row passengers can assist.

Question 9 of 15What does “Layover” mean?
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Answer: Rest time away from base between flights.. Layover: Rest time away from base between flights.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Rules limiting non-essential communication during critical phases.”
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Answer: Sterile cockpit. Sterile cockpit: Rules limiting non-essential communication during critical phases.

Question 11 of 15What does “Recurrent training” mean?
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Answer: Annual refresher training.. Recurrent training: Annual refresher training.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A flight attendant with a regular monthly schedule.”
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Answer: Line holder. Line holder: A flight attendant with a regular monthly schedule.

Question 13 of 15What does “Reserve” mean?
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Answer: On-call status for open trips.. Reserve: On-call status for open trips.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Flying as a passenger to position for work.”
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Answer: Deadhead. Deadhead: Flying as a passenger to position for work.

Question 15 of 15What does “Turbulence” mean?
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Answer: Rough air that can cause injuries.. Turbulence: Rough air that can cause injuries.

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