Which statement correctly describes the aircraft's exit configuration?

• A. There are six cabin exits and two flight deck window exits.
• B. There are four cabin exits and two flight deck window exits.
• C. There are six cabin exits and four flight deck window exits.
• D. There are eight cabin exits and two flight deck window exits.

Answer: (A)

Understanding the aircraft’s emergency exit configuration is essential for planning how quickly everyone can evacuate in an emergency. On a Boeing 737-700, there are six exits that passengers can use from the cabin: four passenger doors (two forward and two aft) plus two overwing exits (one on each side). In addition, the cockpit has its own two escape hatches in the flight deck windows, used by the crew to evacuate if needed. So the correct description is six cabin exits plus two flight deck window exits. The other options would miscount either the number of cabin exits or the number of cockpit exits, which isn’t consistent with this aircraft’s layout.