Which statement best describes Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs) and Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STARs)?

Which statement best describes Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs) and Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STARs)?

• A. SIDs provide predefined departure routes; STARs provide predefined arrival routes.
• B. STARs provide departure routes; SIDs provide arrival routes.
• C. SIDs replace all other routing; STARs are for weather.
• D. SIDs/STARs are only for cargo operations.

Answer: (A)