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Pilots shall activate the transponder “ident” feature

  1. Abefore entering control zones.
  2. Bonly when so instructed by ATC.Correct answer
  3. Cbefore every change of altitude.
  4. Dafter every change of an assigned code.

Why this is the answer

Per TC AIM-COM, a pilot operates the transponder 'ident' feature only when ATC requests it, so that the controller can positively identify the intended target.

Reference

TC AIM-COM – Phraseology

Question reproduced verbatim from Transport Canada’s PSTAR Study and Reference Guide (TP 11919E). The answer key is Transport Canada’s; the explanation is ours.

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