Which statement is true about ELS activation responsibility?

• A. Flight Attendant 3 is responsible
• B. Flight Attendant 1 is responsible
• C. Flight Attendant 2 is responsible
• D. Captain is responsible

Answer: (A)

ELS activation is a cabin crew task, centralized to the flight attendant in the aft cabin to ensure the entire cabin, including the rear exits, is illuminated during an evacuation or power loss. On this 737-700 configuration with three flight attendants, the aft-attendant station is designated to handle the ELS switch, so they can coordinate lighting for all exits and guide passengers safely. The captain’s role is focused on flight operations, not initiating cabin lighting during emergencies, and the other attendants have their other duties (calling, assisting passengers, securing doors) but not the primary ELS activation. Therefore, the true statement is that the flight attendant in the aft cabin is responsible for activating the ELS.