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Small RPAS Basic Exam

Chapter: 1


Question 1: Which class of airspace is uncontrolled


Class D
Class B
Class F
Class G

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Question 2: In Canada Domestic Airspace, how many letter classifications are there?


6
7
8
9

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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: 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 5: 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 6: 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 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: 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 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: True or False: Under normal operations, RPAS are permitted to operate in aerodromes


True
False

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


A
T
F
H

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Question 12: 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 13: 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 14: What is the frequency to use when none are presented


123.4
123.2
123.1
123.5

Chapter: 2


Question 15: True or False: GPS uses the position of the sun and its output signals to determine the location


True
False

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: What is an antidote to invulnerability?


Follow the rules, they keep us safe
It could happen to me, I should be careful
Is this really safe?
I can do this even though it is very risky

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


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

Chapter: 5


Question 21: 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.

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Question 22: True or False: Longitude measures the horizontal, east to west axis


True
False

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Question 23: 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 24: True or False: An aerodrome labelled as unserviced is the same as an uncontrolled aerodrome


True
False

Chapter: 6


Question 25: 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 26: How does an individual issue NOTAMs?


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

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Question 27: 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

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Question 28: 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 29: What does TAF stand for


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

Chapter: 7


Question 30: As the angle of attack increases, what is the resulting effect?


More lift is generated indefinitely
More lift is generated until it reaches the stall angle
Less lift is generated indefinitely
Lift is not affected by the angle of attack

Chapter: 7


Question 31: How can you reduce parasite drag?


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

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: 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: True or False: Horizontal polarization extents transmissions for HF and above


True
False

Chapter: 8


Question 35: 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