FMS data and system management is accomplished using the ____________________ and _____________________.

• A. FMS pages; head up display (HUD)
• B. Up front control panel; FMS pages
• C. FMS pages; primary flight display (PFD) prompts
• D. Up front control panel; frequency page

Answer: (B)

FMS data and system management are handled through the Up Front Control Panel and the FMS pages. The Up Front Control Panel is the dedicated interface on the instrument panel that you use to enter navigation data, performance targets, fuel and weights, and various system settings. The FMS pages are the menu-driven screens that display the flight plan, performance calculations, and system status, letting you review, edit, and confirm parameters. Using the UFCP to access and input data, and navigating the FMS pages to manage and modify that data, provides the practical workflow for programming the flight and controlling system behavior. Other options involve displays or pages that don’t directly manage FMS data or system settings (such as HUD or radio frequency pages), so they aren’t the primary means of FMS data management.