Practice Exam Questions

Question 1

After receiving a part 107 remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating, how often must you satisfy recurrent training requirements?

A. Within 12 calendar months
B. Within 6 calendar months
C. Within 24 calendar months

Answer 1

C. Within 24 calendar months

Question 2

According to 14 CFR part 107, an sUAS is a unmanned aircraft system weighing:

A. 55 lbs
B. 55 kg or less
C. Less than 55 lbs

Answer 2

C. Less than 55 lbs

Question 3

Unmanned aircraft means an aircraft operated:

A. During search and rescue operations other than public
B. Autonomously by onboard computers
C. Without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft

Answer 3

C. Without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft

Question 4

Which of the following types of operations are excluded from the requirements in part 107?

A. Quadcopter capturing aerial imagery for crop monitoring
B. UAS used for motion picture filming
C. Recreational use of sUAS for the operator’s enjoyment

Answer 4

C. Recreational use of sUAS for the operator’s enjoyment

Question 5

Which of the following operations require adherence to 14 CFR 107?

A. Operating an sUAS for compensation
B. Flying a sUAS for enjoyment with family and friends
C. Operations conducted outside the United States

Answer 5

A. Operating an sUAS for compensation

Question 6

According to 14 CFR part 48, when would a small unmanned aircraft owner not be permitted to register it?

A. If the owner is less than 13 years of age
B. All persons are eligible to register a small unmanned aircraft
C. If the owner does not have a valid United States driver’s license

Answer 6

A. If the owner is less than 13 years of age

Question 7

Which of the following statements is TRUE about small unmanned aircraft registration with the FAA before operation in the National Airspace System (NAS)?

A. Only unmanned aircraft that weigh 55 pounds or more must be registered
B. All small unmanned aircraft operating under part 107 must be registered
C. Small unmanned aircraft do not require registration

Answer 7

B. All small unmanned aircraft operating under part 107 must be registered

Question 8

When using a smalll unmanned aircraft in a non-recreational operation, who is responsible for informing the participants about emergency procedures?

A. The FAA Inspector-in-charge
B. The Remote Pilot in Command
C. The lead visual observer

Answer 8

B. The Remote Pilot in Command

Question 9

A person without a part 107 remote pilot certificate may operate an sUAS for non-recreational operations:

A. Under the direct supervision of a Remote Pilot in Command
B. Alone, if operating during daylight hours
C. Only when visual observers participate in the operation

Answer 9

A. Under the direct supervision of a Remote Pilot in Command

Question 10

A person whose sole task is watching the sUAS to report hazards to the rest of the crew is called:

A. Remote Pilot in Command
B. Visual observer
C. Person manipulating the controls

Answer 10

B. Visual observer

Question 11

The effective use of all available resources-human, hardware, and information - prior to and during flight to ensure the successful outcome of the operation is called:

A. Flight Operations Qualification Program
B. Crew Resources Management
C. Safety Management System

Answer 11

B. Crew Resources Management

Question 12

When adapting crew resource management (CRM) concepts to the operation of a small unmanned aircraft, CRM must be integrated into:

A. The communications only
B. All phases of the operation
C. The flight portion only

Answer 12

B. All phases of the operation

Question 13

You have been hired as a Remote Pilot in Command by a local TV news station to film breaking news with a small unmanned aircraft. You expressed a safety concern and the station manager has instructed you to “hurry up and get it done.” What type of hazardous attitude does this attitude represent?

A. Machoism
B. Invulnerability
C. Impulsivity

Answer 13

B. Invulnerability

Question 14

Under what condition should the Remote Pilot in Command of a small unmanned aircraft develop his or her own scheduled maintenance protocol?

A. When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule
B. When the FAA requires you to, following an accident
C. Small unmanned aircraft systems do not require maintenance

Answer 14

A. When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule

Question 15

Scheduled maintenance should be performed in accordance with the:

A. Stipulations in 14 CFR part 43
B. Manufacturer’s recommendations
C. Contractor requirements

Answer 15

B. Manufacturer’s recommendations

Question 16

As part of an overall safety risk assessment for flight, when should the Remote Pilot in Command check and consider weather conditions in the operating area?

A. Never. Weather factors cannot influence small UAS performance
B. Prior to and throughout the duration of every small UAS flight
C. Only when planning an operation with unfamiliar small UAS equipment

Answer 16

B. Prior to and throughout the duration of every small UAS flight

Question 17

While operating around buildings, the Remote Pilot in Command should be aware of the creation of wind gusts that:

A. Enhance stability and imagery
B. Increase performance of the aircraft
C. Change rapidly in direction and speed causing turbulence

Answer 17

C. Change rapidly in direction and speed causing turbulence

Question 18

Part 89 Remote Identification (Remote ID) requirements:

A. Do not apply to unmanned aircraft
B. Only apply to unmanned aircraft that weigh less than 0.55 lbs
C. Apply to all unmanned aircraft operating under part 107

Answer 18

C. Apply to all unmanned aircraft operating under part 107

Question 19

A small unmanned aircraft without Remote ID that is equipped after production with a Remote ID broadcast module:

A. Is limited to visual line of sight (VLOS) operations
B. May not be operated in the National Airspace System (NAS)
C. May only operate at FAA-recognized identification areas (FRIAs)

Answer 19

A. Is limited to visual line of sight (VLOS) operations

Question 20

A person may not use a Remote ID broadcast module that:

A. Is installed by anyone other than the UA manufacturer
B. Fails the self-test when powered on
C. Relies solely on a software upgrade to existing hardware on the UA

Answer 20

B. Fails the self-test when powered on

Question 21

According to 14 CFT part 107, the responsibility to inspect the small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) to ensure it is in a safe operating condition rests with the:

A. Visual observer
B. Owner of the sUAS
C. Remote Pilot in Command

Answer 21

C. Remote Pilot in Command

Question 22

Before each flight, the Remote Pilot in Command must ensure that:

A. Objects carried on the sUAS are secure
B. The site supervisor has approved the flight
C. TSA has granted clearance

Answer 22

A. Objects carried on the sUAS are secure

Question 23

According to 14 CFR part 107, who is responsible for ensuring that all control links between the ground control station and the small unmanned aircraft are working properly?

A. Remote Pilot in Command
B. Manufacturer
C. Owner or operator

Answer 23

A. Remote Pilot in Command

Question 24

According to 14 CFR part 107, what is required to operate a small unmanned aircraft in civil twilight or at night?

A. Selection of a rural area for conducting the operation
B. Use of a transponder
C. Use of lighted anti-collision lights

Answer 24

C. Use of lighted anti-collision lights

Question 25

When conducting operations during civil twilight or at night, the small unmanned aircraft must be equipped with anti-collision lights that are capable of being visible for at least: A. 1 statue mile (sm) from the control station B. 5 statue miles (sm) from the control station C. 3 statue miles (sm) from the control station

Answer 25

C. 3 statue miles (sm) from the control station

Question 26

When does a Remote Pilot in Command operating at night have the discretion to reduce the intensity of the anti-collision lighting? A. Never B. Only at the start of a night operation C. In the interest of operational safety

Answer 26

C. In the interest of operational safety

Question 27

To keep the small unmanned aircraft in the intended area and within visual line-of-sight (VLOS) during night operations, the Remote Pilot in Command: A. Should reduce operational ranges B. May rely solely on anti-collision lights C. Is required to designate two visual observers

Answer 27

A. Should reduce operational ranges

Question 28

During night operations, compensate for the night blind spot by: A. Focusing only on the control station display B. Using bright ground lighting around the Remote PIC C. Looking 5° to 10° off-center of the sUAS

Answer 28

C. Looking 5° to 10° off-center of the sUAS

Question 29

If the Remote PIC cannot determine the location of the sUAS in relation to other aircraft during night operations, when should he or she land the sUAS? A. At the end of the planned operation B. Immediately C. Within 10 minutes

Answer 29

B. Immediately

Question 30

As landing an sUAS at night is particularly challenging, select a landing area: A. With sufficient lighting to allow a safe landing B. Over water, sand, or other soft surface C. That is as far from crewmembers as possible

Answer 30

A. With sufficient lighting to allow a safe landing

Question 31

According to 14 CFR part 107, how may a Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC) operate an unmanned aircraft in controlled airspace (Class B, C, D, and E associated with an airport)? A. The Remote PIC must contact the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility after launching the unmanned aircraft B. The Remote PIC must have prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC) C. The Remote PIC must monitor the Air Traffic Control (ATC) frequency from launch to recovery

Answer 31

B. The Remote PIC must have prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC)

Question 32

Without prior ATC authorization, you can fly your sUAS below 400 feet above the ground (AGL) and: A. In uncontrolled airspace B. On private property C. With at least one designated visual observer

Answer 32

A. In uncontrolled airspace

Question 33

To conduct Category 1 operations over people, the small unmanned aircraft: A. Must be labeled to indicated the eligible category B. Must be listed in an FAA-approved Declaration of Compliance (DoC) C. Must weigh 0.55 pounds or less, including everything that is on board or attached

Answer 33

C. Must weigh 0.55 pounds or less, including everything that is on board or attached

Question 34

For Category 2 operations over people, the small unmanned aircraft: A. Must not contain any exposed rotating parts that could lacerate human skin B. May only be operated in a closed or restricted-access site C. Must be equipped with a siren to alert persons who are not directly involved in the operation

Answer 34

A. Must not contain any exposed rotating parts that could lacerate human skin

Question 35

For Category 3 operations over people, the small unmanned aircraft must not cause injury equivalent to or greater than the impact of: A. 5 foot-pounds of kinetic energy B. 11 foot-pounds of kinetic energy C. 25 foot-pounds of kinetic energy

Answer 35

C. 25 foot-pounds of kinetic energy

Question 36

Category 4 operations are limited to unmanned aircraft: A. Operated beyond visual line-of-sight B. With FAA-issued airworthiness certificates C. Registered outside the United States

Answer 36

B. With FAA-issued airworthiness certificates

Question 37

For Category 1, 2, and 4 operations over people, sustained flight over open air assemblies are restricted to small unmanned aircraft that: A. Weigh more that 55 pounds B. Meet part 89 Remote ID requirements C. Are operated at FAA-recognized identification areas (FRIAs)

Answer 37

B. Meet part 89 Remote ID requirements

Question 38

In accordance with 14 CFR part 107, you may operate an sUAS from a moving vehicle when no property is carried for compensation or hire: A. Over a sparsely populated area B. Over a parade or other social events C. Over suburban areas

Answer 38

A. Over a sparsely populated area

Question 39

In accordance with 14 CFR part 107, except when within a 400' radius of a structure, at what maximum altitude can you operate an sUAS? A. 600 feet above ground level (AGL) B. 500 feet above ground level (AGL) C. 400 feet above ground level (AGL)

Answer 39

C. 400 feet above ground level (AGL)

Question 40

The FAA may approve you application for a waiver of provisions in part 107 only when it has been determined that the proposed operation: A. Will be conducted outside of the United States B. Involves public aircraft or air carrier operations C. Can be safely conducted under the terms of that certificate of waiver

Answer 40

C. Can be safely conducted under the terms of that certificate of waiver

Question 41

When requesting a waiver, the required documents should be presented to the FAA at least how many calendar days prior to the planned operation? A. 90 days B. 30 days C. 10 days

Answer 41

A. 90 days

Question 42

To avoid a possible collision with a manned airplane, you climb you unmanned aircraft to yield right of way. In doing so, your unmanned aircraft reached an altitude greater that 600 feet AGL. To whom must you report the deviation, upon request? A. The Federal Aviation Administration B. The National Transportation Safety Board C. Air Traffic Control

Answer 42

A. The Federal Aviation Administration

Question 43

Damaged lithium batteries can cause: A. Increased endurance B. A change in aircraft center of gravity C. An inflight fire

Answer 43

C. An inflight fire

Question 44

While operating a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS), you experience a flyaway and several people suffer injuries. Which of the following injuries requires reporting to the FAA? A. Scrapes and cuts bandaged on site B. Minor bruises C. An injury requiring hospitalization

Answer 44

C. An injury requiring hospitalization

Question 45

Within how many calendar days must an sUAS accident be reported to the FAA? A. 30 days B. 10 days C. 90 days

Answer 45

B. 10 days