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Key Facts: NCAA CPL Communications Exam

Exam Questions

NCAA Examination Guide

45 min

Time Limit

NCAA Examination Guide

75%

Passing Score

Nig. CARs Part 2

₦50,000

Exam Fee

NCAA Official Fee Structure 2026

100

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1Which standard radiotelephony word is used to express "I have received all of your last transmission" without implying agreement or compliance?

A.WILCO

B.ROGER

C.ACKNOWLEDGE

D.AFFIRM

Explanation: "ROGER" means "I have received all of your last transmission." It does NOT mean yes, agreement, or compliance.

2When a pilot contacts an ATS unit and hears "5N-ABC, PASS YOUR MESSAGE", what action should the pilot take?

A.Transmit full flight details, position, and intentions immediately

B.Say ROGER and standby until called again

C.Read back the altimeter setting and wait for takeoff clearance

D.Switch to the secondary frequency immediately

Explanation: "PASS YOUR MESSAGE" is the standard ATC instruction inviting the aircraft to transmit its current position, altitude, flight conditions, and request.

3Which phrase should a pilot use to inform ATC that an error has been made in their own transmission, followed by the corrected version?

A.WRONG AGAIN

B.CORRECTION

C.DISREGARD

D.RECLEARED

Explanation: "CORRECTION" is the standard ICAO phrase used when an error has been made in transmission; the correct version follows immediately.

4When a pilot wishes to request ATC to repeat a transmission or a portion of it, which standard phrase must be used?

A.REPEAT

B.SAY AGAIN

C.WHAT WAS THAT

D.SPEAK CLEARLY

Explanation: "SAY AGAIN" is the standard phrase to request repetition of all or part of a transmission. The word "REPEAT" is reserved for artillery/firing procedures and must never be used in civil radiotelephony.

5What is the correct standard phrase for a VFR aircraft requesting permission to line up on the active runway and wait for takeoff clearance?

A.REQUEST TAKEOFF AND HOLD

B.LINE UP AND WAIT

C.ENTER AND HOLD

D.READY FOR DEPARTURE

Explanation: Under ICAO and Nig. CARs, the standard ATC clearance and readback is "LINE UP AND WAIT".

6Which phrase is used by ATC to instruct an aircraft to halt its taxiing or movement on an aerodrome maneuvering area?

A.HOLD POSITION

B.STOP IMMEDIATELY

C.FREEZE

D.HALT

Explanation: "HOLD POSITION" is the standard phrase used to instruct an aircraft or vehicle to stop where it is on the maneuvering area.

7A pilot operating VFR near the Lagos Control Zone (CTR) is instructed by Lagos Tower: "5N-ABC, REMAIN OUTSIDE CONTROLLED AIRSPACE". What does this mean?

A.The pilot may enter controlled airspace if maintaining VMC

B.The pilot must not enter Class D/C controlled airspace until an entry clearance is explicitly granted

C.The pilot must immediately land at the nearest airfield

D.The pilot must change frequency to Lagos Approach

Explanation: "REMAIN OUTSIDE CONTROLLED AIRSPACE" is an explicit ATC instruction prohibiting entry into controlled airspace until clearance is issued.

8What is the standard phraseology for a pilot reporting joining the aerodrome traffic circuit at downwind position?

A.5N-ABC, JOIN DOWNWIND RUNWAY 18R

B.5N-ABC, ENTER CIRCUIT ON THE SIDE

C.5N-ABC, APPROACHING RUNWAY 18R FOR LANDING

D.5N-ABC, DOWNWIND INBOUND FOR TOUCH

Explanation: The standard format for joining circuit is Call Sign + JOIN DOWNWIND + Runway designator (e.g., "JOIN DOWNWIND RUNWAY 18R").

9When ATC issues a conditional taxi clearance such as "BEHIND THE LANDING B737, LINE UP AND WAIT RUNWAY 18R", how must the pilot read back this instruction?

A.LINE UP AND WAIT RUNWAY 18R, 5N-ABC

B.BEHIND THE LANDING B737, LINE UP AND WAIT RUNWAY 18R, 5N-ABC

C.BEHIND THE B737, WILCO, 5N-ABC

D.ROGER, BEHIND THE LANDING TRAFFIC, 5N-ABC

Explanation: Conditional clearances must be read back in full, including the condition ("BEHIND THE LANDING B737") followed by the action ("LINE UP AND WAIT RUNWAY 18R") and aircraft call sign.

10What is the correct term used by a pilot during final approach to announce initiating a go-around due to an obstructed runway?

A.ABORTING LANDING

B.GOING AROUND

C.PULLING UP

D.REJECTING LANDING

Explanation: "GOING AROUND" is the standard phraseology used by a pilot or ATC to report or direct a discontinued approach.

About the NCAA CPL Communications Exam

The NCAA CPL Communications exam evaluates a commercial pilot candidate's mastery of radiotelephony procedures, standard phraseology, distress/urgency protocols, frequency management, and radio propagation under Nig. CARs Part 2 and ICAO Annex 10/11 standards. A solid score of 75% or higher is required to pass.

Questions

30 scored questions

Time Limit

45 minutes

Passing Score

75%

Exam Fee

₦20,000 (NCAA)

NCAA CPL Communications Exam Content Outline

20%

VFR Radiotelephony Phraseology

VFR departures, arrivals, circuit procedures, and CTR transitions.

20%

IFR Radiotelephony Phraseology

IFR clearances, instrument approaches, radar vectors, and position reporting.

15%

Standard Readback Procedures

Mandatory readback elements, standard words, and clearance corrections.

15%

Frequency Management & R/T Techniques

Frequency spectrum, call sign protocols, readability scale, and transmission rules.

15%

Distress and Urgency Communications

MAYDAY, PAN PAN, 121.5 MHz, ELT signals, emergency SSR codes 7700/7500.

10%

Communication Failure Procedures

VFR/IFR comms failure, squawk 7600, tower light signals, blind transmission.

VHF/HF Propagation Characteristics

Line-of-sight calculations, space wave, HF sky wave propagation, and solar interference.

How to Pass the NCAA CPL Communications Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 75%
Exam length: 30 questions
Time limit: 45 minutes
Exam fee: ₦20,000

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NCAA CPL Communications Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize mandatory readback items cold: runway in use, QNH/QFE, clearance to enter/cross/land/takeoff, heading/speed/altitude instructions, and SSR transponder codes.

2Know the exact wording for distress (MAYDAY) and urgency (PAN PAN) calls and their priority order over all other transmissions.

3Memorize transponder emergency codes: 7700 (General Emergency), 7600 (Radio Failure), 7500 (Hijack).

4Master airport control tower light signals for both in-flight and ground conditions.

5Practice calculating VHF line-of-sight propagation range using Range (NM) = 1.23 * (sqrt(H_aircraft_ft) + sqrt(H_station_ft)).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the passing score for the NCAA CPL Communications exam?

The passing score set by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) under Nig. CARs Part 2 is 75%.

How many questions are on the NCAA CPL Communications exam and what is the time limit?

The exam consists of 30 computer-based multiple-choice questions to be completed in 45 minutes.

What are the main topics covered in the NCAA CPL Communications exam?

Key topics include VFR and IFR radiotelephony phraseology, mandatory readback procedures, frequency management, distress (MAYDAY) and urgency (PAN PAN) calls, radio failure (squawk 7600) procedures, aerodrome light signals, and VHF/HF wave propagation.

How much is the NCAA CPL exam fee in 2026?

The knowledge test fee is approximately ₦50,000 per attempt, payable to the NCAA via Remita.

Which transponder codes are tested in the NCAA Communications exam?

Candidates must know 7700 (Emergency), 7600 (Radio Failure), 7500 (Unlawful Interference/Hijack), and standard VFR squawk codes.

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