What is the Purser/Flight Leader response to the flight deck after hearing 'Flight attendants, please prepare for departure'?

• A. Cabin is ready for pushback
• B. Safety demonstration
• C. Cabin is ready for takeoff
• D. Initial descent

Answer: (C)

The key idea is confirming cabin readiness for takeoff. When the flight deck asks the cabin crew to prepare for departure, the Purser’s response should indicate that the cabin is prepared to proceed to the takeoff phase. Saying that the cabin is ready for takeoff communicates that passengers are seated with seat belts fastened, all service items are stowed, doors are closed, and there are no outstanding issues preventing departure. This is the signal the flight deck needs to move into the takeoff sequence.

The other options don’t fit this moment: pushback readiness would come when the aircraft is ready to back away from the gate, safety demonstration is a prior cabin procedure rather than a status confirmation, and initial descent is part of the approach, not departure.