Description of the Tests
All test questions are the objective, multiple-choice type. Each question can be answered by the selection of a single response. Each test question is independent of other questions; that is, a correct response to one does not depend upon, or influence the correct response to another.
It is important to answer every question assigned on your Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Knowledge Test. If in their ongoing review, the CASA authors decide a question has no correct answer, is no longer applicable, or is otherwise defective, your answer will be marked correct no matter which one you chose. However, you will not be given the automatic credit unless you have marked an answer. Unlike some other exams you may have taken, there is no penalty for 'guessing' in this instance.
The CASA exams are "closed tests" which means the exact database of questions is not available to the public. The question and answer choices in this program provide the largest sampling of representative CASA questions available and they are derived from history and experience with the CASA testing process. You might see similar although not exactly the same questions on your official CASA exam. Answer stems may be rearranged from the A, B, C, D order you see in this program. Therefore, be careful to fully understand the intent of each question and corresponding answer while studying, rather than memorize the A, B, C, D answer. You may be asked a question that has unfamiliar wording; studying and understanding the information in this program and the associated references will give you the tools to answer all types of questions with confidence.
CASA Knowledge Exams
A score of 70 percent must be attained to successfully pass your CASA Knowledge Exam.
| Test Code | Test Name | Questions | Age | Alloted Time (Hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSE | FSE First Solo Exam | 20 | 15 | 1.5 |
Introduction to the CASA exam system
CASA has ownership of the flight crew exam system, which uses the internet to conduct exam business. The employment of the internet supports timely availability of exams, virtually instantaneous turnaround of exam results, and a convenient one-stop shop for the needs of candidates. This has particular importance for Australia due to its geography, demographic spread and long lines of communication.
For simplicity, the CASA flight crew exam system may be considered as two integrated components - exam standards and exam delivery.
Exam standards
CASA retains direct control of exam standards which include standards development and setting, the promulgation of syllabi of (aeronautical knowledge) training, development of exam questions, exam setting, exam assessment and recording of results.
Exam delivery
Exam delivery comprises the tasks of processing exam applications including the collection of fees, arranging exam sessions at agreed dates and times, organising and administering exam venues and procedures, presenting the required exams for the candidates, supervising the conduct of exams, and issuing (and re-issuing) result advice which includes a knowledge deficiency report (KDR).
The CASA component of exam delivery is designed as a convenient one-stop shop for exam candidates.
CASA has assigned the component of exam delivery to approved sectors of the Australian aviation industry. Candidates should contact approved industry delivery providers directly on exam delivery issues, and not CASA.
RPL and PPL-type exams
The RPL and PPL exams are available at approximately 300 approved flying training schools throughout Australia. At some schools the Private IFR exam (PIFR) is also available.