Drone Practice Exam Portal


Small RPAS Basic Exam

Chapter: 1


Question 1: 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 2: 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 3: 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 4: Which class of airspace is uncontrolled


Class D
Class B
Class F
Class G

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Question 5: What is the designation for CYR-XXX


Restricted Airspace
Advisory Airspace
Uncontrolled Airspace
Controlled Airspace

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Question 6: In Canada Domestic Airspace, how many letter classifications are there?


6
7
8
9

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Question 7: True or False: No individual is permitted to be the registered owner of an RPAS until they are 14 years of age


True
False

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Question 8: True or False: Under normal operations, RPAS are permitted to operate in aerodromes


True
False

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Question 9: What is the range the weight of an RPA must be within for a basic and advanced certified pilot to operate it legally?


1 kg - 25 kg
5 kg to 25 kg
250 g to 25 kg
500g to 25 kg

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Question 10: 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 11: 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 12: True or False: Communication between observers and the pilot must be clear, reliable and constant


True
False

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Question 13: 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 14: 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

Chapter: 2


Question 15: Which of the following is not a disadvantage of a return-to-home fail-safe


Highly dependent on GPS, sensors and location positioning
Must have logged the home location
Stores a percentage of battery life to ensure it is able to return
Must determine and process the flight path it will take

Chapter: 2


Question 16: True or False: UAVs have two main components, airborne systems and vehicle systems


True
False

Chapter: 3


Question 17: In human factors, the term "situational awareness" refers to a Remote Pilot's ability to:


Accurately interpret weather conditions
Communicate effectively with Air Traffic Control
Understand the RPAS flight path and its immediate environment
Maintain eye contact with the RPAS during flight

Chapter: 3


Question 18: When assessing human factors in RPAS operations, what is the significance of individual differences among Remote Pilots?


Individual differences have no impact on RPAS operations
Individual differences can affect the compatibility of RPAS with different control systems
Individual differences can influence how Remote Pilots respond to stress and make decisions
Individual differences are only relevant during long-range RPAS flights

Chapter: 4


Question 19: When do up-valley and down-valley winds usually begin?


Mid-afternoon, evening
Morning, late-night
Mid-afternoon, morning
Midnight, Afternoon

Chapter: 4


Question 20: What causes convection turbulence?


Surfaces cooling at uneven rates
Heat from the sun
Clouds
Wind gusts

Chapter: 5


Question 21: What is the purpose of a "waypoint" in RPAS navigation?


To indicate the current position of the RPAS on a map.
To mark points of interest for the RPAS pilot during the flight.
To define the starting point of the RPAS flight mission.
To specify a geographical location along the flight route.

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Question 22: 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

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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

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Question 24: True or False: An aerodrome labelled as unserviced is the same as an uncontrolled aerodrome


True
False

Chapter: 6


Question 25: Can RPAS be flown over national parks in Canada?


Yes, but only with prior authorization from the park authorities.
No, RPAS flights are prohibited in all national parks.
Yes, RPAS can be flown over national parks without any restrictions.
Yes, but only for recreational purposes.

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

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Question 27: What does TAF stand for


Terminal alert failure
Terminal area forecast
Testing alert failure
Testing area forecast

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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

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Question 29: 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: 7


Question 30: How can you reduce parasite drag?


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

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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: 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 33: Which frequency of radio waves is untransmittable through sky waves


Low frequency
Medium frequency
High frequency
Ultrahigh frequency

Chapter: 8


Question 34: In electronic theory, what does the term "resistance" refer to?


The rate at which an electrical component consumes power.
The ability of an electrical component to store energy in a magnetic field.
The opposition offered by a material to the flow of electric current.
The process of converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC).

Chapter: 8


Question 35: What are the benefits of Single Side Band signals?


Longer Travel Distance
Less weight
Faster
Can travel at higher altitudes