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Small RPAS Basic Exam

Chapter: 1


Question 1: In Canada Domestic Airspace, how many letter classifications are there?


6
7
8
9

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Question 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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 6: What is the frequency to use when none are presented


123.4
123.2
123.1
123.5

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Question 7: 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 8: 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 9: True or False: Communication between observers and the pilot must be clear, reliable and constant


True
False

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Question 10: Which class of airspace is uncontrolled


Class D
Class B
Class F
Class G

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Question 11: 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 12: 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 13: Within an advisory Airspace, what is the symbol designated for aircraft flight testing


A
T
F
H

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Question 14: True or False: Under normal operations, RPAS are permitted to operate in aerodromes


True
False

Chapter: 2


Question 15: True or False: UAVs have two main components, airborne systems and vehicle systems


True
False

Chapter: 2


Question 16: 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: 3


Question 17: Why is it essential for a Remote Pilot to engage in regular training and proficiency checks?


To maintain the RPAS's manufacturer warranty
To meet regulatory requirements for RPAS operation
To impress potential clients with the pilot's skills
To reduce the insurance premium for the RPAS

Chapter: 3


Question 18: Which of the following statements is true regarding the role of stress in RPAS operations?


Stress is always detrimental and should be avoided at all costs
Moderate levels of stress can enhance performance and situational awareness
Stress has no impact on a Remote Pilot's decision-making abilities
Stress is only a concern during long-haul RPAS flights

Chapter: 4


Question 19: 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

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Question 20: What is a dew point?


The tip of dew
The temperature point of which dew forms
The maximum temperature of which dew stays
The point of which dew dissipates

Chapter: 5


Question 21: True or False: An aerodrome labelled as unserviced is the same as an uncontrolled aerodrome


True
False

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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: During a flight, the RPAS receives a wind advisory indicating a headwind. How will this affect the groundspeed and fuel consumption?


Groundspeed will increase, and fuel consumption will decrease.
Groundspeed will increase, and fuel consumption will increase.
Groundspeed will decrease, and fuel consumption will decrease.
Groundspeed will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase.

Chapter: 5


Question 24: 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: 6


Question 25: 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.

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Question 26: What does AWOS stand for


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

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Question 27: 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.

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Question 28: What action should a Remote Pilot take if an unauthorized person enters the RPAS operating area during flight?


Continue the flight as planned and ignore the unauthorized person.
Immediately land the RPAS in a safe location.
Request the unauthorized person to leave the area.
Increase the altitude to avoid any potential conflict.

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Question 29: True or False: Emergency procedures are a critical step in flight planning


True
False

Chapter: 7


Question 30: Where is the region of lower air pressure on an aerofoil?


On top of the aerofoil
Beneath the aerofoil
In front of the aerofoil
Behind the aerofoil

Chapter: 7


Question 31: Which of the following statements is correct?


Aircraft experience only parasitic drag
Aircraft experience both parasitic and induced drag
Induced drag is caused by the structure of the aircraft
Propellers are not aerofoils

Chapter: 8


Question 32: Which electronic component is commonly used as an amplifier in radio frequency circuits?


Transistor
Capacitor
Inductor
Diode

Chapter: 8


Question 33: 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 34: What are the three components of a normal AM signal


Upper sideband, Lower Sideband, Carrier
Left sideband, Right Sideband, Carrier
Left sideband, Right Sideband, Center Band
Upper sideband, Lower Sideband, Center Band

Chapter: 8


Question 35: True or False: Radio waves can travel further at night


True
False