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


True
False

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Question 6: 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 7: True or False: Communication between observers and the pilot must be clear, reliable and constant


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: 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 is the designation for CYR-XXX


Restricted Airspace
Advisory Airspace
Uncontrolled Airspace
Controlled Airspace

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Question 11: 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 12: In Canada Domestic Airspace, how many letter classifications are there?


6
7
8
9

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Question 13: Which class of airspace is uncontrolled


Class D
Class B
Class F
Class G

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Question 14: 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

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: 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: Human factors play a crucial role in aviation safety. What is the main goal of studying human factors in RPAS operations?


To increase the maximum allowable payload of an RPAS
To reduce the overall cost of RPAS maintenance
To enhance the performance and safety of RPAS operations
To develop advanced RPAS technology

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: As the temperature of air increases, what is the effect on the humidity?


The air is able to hold more water vapour and the relative humidity drops
The air is able to hold more water vapour and the relative humidity increases
The air is able to hold less water vapour and the relative humidity drops
The air is able to hold less water vapour and the relative humidity increases

Chapter: 4


Question 20: What is radiation fog?


Fog from radiation leaks in power plants
Ground level fog caused from nighttime radiation cooling
Fog caused by evaporation and increased moisture
Ground level fog, thicker than advection fog

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


True
False

Chapter: 6


Question 25: True or False: Emergency procedures are a critical step in flight planning


True
False

Chapter: 6


Question 26: 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 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 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 29: 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: 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: True or False: Air is a fluid


True
False

Chapter: 8


Question 32: When referring to radio frequencies, what does "MHz" stand for?


Milliseconds
Megahertz
Microseconds
Millivolts

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


Transistor
Capacitor
Inductor
Diode