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Small RPAS Basic Exam

Chapter: 1


Question 1: True or False: No pilot shall operate an RPA that transports or carries a living creature


True
False

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Question 2: What is the standard traffic pattern at airports?


Left Hand Route
Right-Hand Circle
Left Hand Circuit
Right Hand Circuit

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Question 3: In Canada Domestic Airspace, how many letter classifications are there?


6
7
8
9

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Question 4: Which class of airspace is uncontrolled


Class D
Class B
Class F
Class G

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Question 5: What is the frequency to use when none are presented


123.4
123.2
123.1
123.5

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Question 6: When can aircraft share the same airspace?


Always
Never
When given permission to
When there are less than 3 aircraft in the same airspace

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Question 7: When shall a pilot of an RPAS give the right of way?


Never, as the RPAS always has the right of way
Only to power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft
To power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft, airships, gliders and balloons at all times
Only to other RPAS

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Question 8: True or False: Communication between observers and the pilot must be clear, reliable and constant


True
False

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Question 9: Where do Control Zones start?


Ground Level
300 meters Above Sea Level
100 meters Above Ground level
100 meters above Sea Level

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Question 10: What statement best describes the criteria which must be completed to obtain an RPAS Basic Certificate?


Completing a multiple choice test online as well as a flight review
Completing a multiple-choice test online and meeting the age requirement
Filling out an online form
Attending a fight school which issues a third-party certificate

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Question 11: What age must you be to obtain a basic and advanced license


14, 18
14, 16
14, 17
16, 18

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Question 12: When are you able to fly through restricted airspace?


Obtain permission through a user agency
If you are in the airspace for less than 1 minute
If you are flying at 3000 ft with no other indications
Never

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Question 13: Under topic 901.07, within how many days must a written notice be submitted in the event the aircraft is destroyed/lost/decommissioned?


7
10
14
30

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Question 14: What is the designation for CYR-XXX


Restricted Airspace
Advisory Airspace
Uncontrolled Airspace
Controlled Airspace

Chapter: 2


Question 15: What component is not a part of the engine


Battery
ESC
Motor
Servos

Chapter: 2


Question 16: What is signal multi-path


When a GPS signal reflects off a large surface, increasing the time of transmission cause inaccuracy
When more than one GPS signal is received by the transponder
When the transponder sends more than one signal
When a signal is dispersed across the spectrum as it travels

Chapter: 3


Question 17: What is the purpose of crew resource management (CRM) in RPAS operations?


To manage the storage and distribution of RPAS payloads
To allocate resources effectively during an RPAS mission
To enhance communication between the Remote Pilot and air traffic control
To improve teamwork and decision-making in the RPAS operation

Chapter: 3


Question 18: As a Remote Pilot, you notice that the RPAS control interface has a software glitch, affecting its responsiveness. What is the most appropriate action to take?


Continue the flight and report the issue after landing
Restart the RPAS immediately and continue the flight
Modify the flight path to avoid populated areas
Suspend the flight and troubleshoot the issue before resuming

Chapter: 4


Question 19: What is the source of the weather


The earth’s crust
The moon
The energy from the sun
The earth’s core

Chapter: 4


Question 20: During the night, from which way does the land breeze blow?


From the land to the ocean
From the ocean to the land
From top to bottom
From bottom to top

Chapter: 5


Question 21: When using a magnetic compass for navigation, what is deviation?


The angle between the aircraft's heading and the intended track.
The difference between true altitude and indicated altitude.
The angle between magnetic north and true north.
The error caused by the aircraft's magnetic fields influencing the compass.

Chapter: 5


Question 22: To calculate the groundspeed of an RPAS, you need to know the:


True airspeed and wind direction.
Ground distance covered and true heading.
Altitude and true heading.
Ground distance covered and time taken.

Chapter: 5


Question 23: Which of the following is NOT a primary factor affecting the endurance of an RPAS during flight?


Battery capacity
Weather conditions
Aircraft weight
Magnetic variation

Chapter: 5


Question 24: Which instrument would you use to measure the rate of climb or descent of an RPAS during flight?


Altimeter
Airspeed indicator
Turn coordinator
Vertical speed indicator

Chapter: 6


Question 25: As you are driving to the take-off location, you hit a pothole and are forced to replace a tire, causing you to be late. The client expected the flight to begin twenty minutes ago and is now urging you to begin or else they are threatening to withhold payment.


Skip the preflight checklist and inspection and begin flying at the first instance possible to finish the
Offer to reschedule the flight for another date if the delayed time no longer works however, continue with the scheduled flight hastily to finish on time and proceed with the next client
Refuse service
Reschedule or resume the flight on a separate date as the time allocated for the client is not sufficient to complete the flight while upholding safety

Chapter: 6


Question 26: Prior to arriving at the take-off location, select the best option for documents that an individual must carry


Owner’s manual, driver's license, birth certificate
RPAS-basic certificate, aircraft checklist, maps
Maps, invoices, meteorological report
Receipt for airframe, warranty document and pilot’s license

Chapter: 6


Question 27: In the following situations, select the correct response as an RPA pilot. A client’s expectations do not align with the flight parameters and safety standards as a region of the flight path is near an aerodrome, yet they are still adamant about the flight proceeding and are willing to pay an additional fee.


Proceed with the flight according to the client’s expectations
Refuse to operate the flight unless it is in accordance with safety regulations, clearance is granted and proper paperwork is submitted
Proceed with the flight in accordance with regulations which are regularly enforced, and deemed critical
Refuse to fly near the aerodrome but still fly the rest of the flight planned.

Chapter: 6


Question 28: What weather conditions should a Remote Pilot be particularly cautious about during RPAS operations?


High winds and heavy rain
Calm weather with clear skies
Overcast conditions with light drizzle
Snowy conditions with reduced visibility

Chapter: 6


Question 29: What does AWOS stand for


Automated weather objective system
Automated welfare observation system
Automated weather observation system
Automated welfare objective system

Chapter: 7


Question 30: How can you reduce parasite drag?


Smoothen connection points between parts of the aircraft
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Not possible

Chapter: 7


Question 31: How is lift generated?


It is generated only due to Newton’s third law
It is generated only due to Bernoulli’s Theorem
It is generated through a combination of Bernoulli’s and Newton’s
It is generated through a separate process

Chapter: 8


Question 32: In radio communication, what is the purpose of the "squawk code" or "transponder code"?


To identify the manufacturer of the aircraft's transponder.
To communicate with other aircraft using a specific code language.
To provide the aircraft's altitude to Air Traffic Control.
To uniquely identify the aircraft on radar.

Chapter: 8


Question 33: What are ground waves


Waves that travel along the surface of the Earth
Waves that travel under the surface of the Earth
Waves that travel both under and along the surface of the Earth
Waves that travel away from the ground

Chapter: 8


Question 34: What does the term "VHF" stand for in radio communication?


Very High Frequency
Very High-Altitude Flight
Variable Horizontal Flight
Visual Height Finder

Chapter: 8


Question 35: Which electronic component is commonly used as an amplifier in radio frequency circuits?


Transistor
Capacitor
Inductor
Diode