Before broadcasting the message, the ATIS should be checked for ________.

• A. volume, readability, proper enunciation, and currency
• B. accuracy, completeness, speech rate, and proper enunciation
• C. frequency, completeness, currency, and volume
• D. readability, accuracy, volume, and speech rate

Answer: (B)

Before broadcasting, make sure the ATIS content is accurate, complete, and spoken clearly. Accuracy means the weather data, winds, visibility, altimeter, runway in use, and any NOTAMs or remarks reflect the current conditions. If the data isn’t correct, pilots could make unsafe decisions based on wrong information.

Completeness ensures no essential element is missing—every piece a pilot needs to plan and operate is included, from weather and runway details to any special notes. Without completeness, critical instructions or data could be overlooked.

Speech rate and proper enunciation matter because the broadcast must be easily understood over the radio. Speaking too quickly or with unclear pronunciation can lead to mishearing, which defeats the purpose of the information being clear and reliable.

Currency is important in practice, but the best-fit checks focus on making sure the content is correct, fully detailed, and delivered in a way that pilots can readily understand.