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Small RPAS Basic Exam

Chapter: 1


Question 1: Within an advisory Airspace, what is the symbol designated for aircraft flight testing


A
T
F
H

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Question 2: 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 3: 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 4: True or False: Communication between observers and the pilot must be clear, reliable and constant


True
False

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Question 5: 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 6: What is the designation for CYR-XXX


Restricted Airspace
Advisory Airspace
Uncontrolled Airspace
Controlled Airspace

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Question 7: True or False: No pilot shall operate an RPA that transports or carries a living creature


True
False

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Question 8: 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 9: 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 10: 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 11: True or False: Under normal operations, RPAS are permitted to operate in aerodromes


True
False

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Question 12: 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

Chapter: 1


Question 13: 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 14: In Canada Domestic Airspace, how many letter classifications are there?


6
7
8
9

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: GPS uses the position of the sun and its output signals to determine the location


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: What does the M stand for in the IM SAFE checklist?


medication
marijuana
meditation
manipulation

Chapter: 4


Question 19: 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: 4


Question 20: What causes convection turbulence?


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

Chapter: 5


Question 21: The "bearing" between two points on the ground refers to:


The horizontal angle between the points measured clockwise from north.
The vertical angle between the points measured from the horizon.
The distance between the points on the ground.
The speed of the RPAS while flying between the points.

Chapter: 5


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

Chapter: 5


Question 23: Which of the following terms refers to the angle between true north and magnetic north?


Latitude
Heading
Variation
Altitude

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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: What does TAF stand for


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

Chapter: 6


Question 26: 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 27: 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.

Chapter: 6


Question 28: How does an individual issue NOTAMs?


Contact the FIC or FSS
Contact Transport Canada
Contact the FAA
Contact the local ATC through radio

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: Which of the following factors will NOT reduce the lift output?


Lower air density
Higher air temperature
Higher Humidity
Increased Velocity

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: 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: In RPAS operations, what is the function of a "telemetry system"?


To transmit real-time video from the RPAS to the pilot.
To provide voice communication between the pilot and air traffic control.
To monitor and transmit data on the RPAS's performance and status.
To communicate with other RPAS operators in the vicinity.

Chapter: 8


Question 34: 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 35: 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).