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RPAS Advanced Exam

Chapter: 1


Question 1: Which of the following is not a subject matter found in TP15623


Meteorology
Air law
Human factors
Electronics

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Question 2: Aircraft must not fly over parks, reserves and refuges within … feet above ground level.


2,000
500
10,000
1,500

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


True
False

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Question 4: What is the maximum allowable distance between a small RPA conducting basic operations and its pilot?


As long as you maintain an unaided visual line of sight there is no limit
One statute mile
One half kilometre
One nautical mile

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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: Under what conditions may the pilot of a small RPA wear night vision goggles to control the aircraft in flight


It is forbidden unless they have a means of detecting all light in the visual spectrum
The pilot must remove the goggles for takeoff and landing only if they require vision aids
The pilot must ensure that the visual observers are provided with a reliable system of communication with the pilot
The pilot must remove the goggles while the aircraft is operating over 400ft AGL

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Question 7: What is the designation for CYR-XXX


Restricted Airspace
Advisory Airspace
Uncontrolled Airspace
Controlled Airspace

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Question 8: Indicate the radius of how many nautical miles from the center of a controlled airport, can the control zones extend


1, 3, or 5 NM
10, 12 or 15 NM
4, 5, or 6 NM
5, 7, or 10 NM

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Question 9: 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 10: NAV CANADA has … distinct graphic area forecasts (GFA) covering the Canadian domestic airspace


5
6
8
7

Chapter: 2


Question 11: Identify a safe battery for a small RPAS operation from the following statements:


Battery stored at -5 degrees Celsius
The battery is slightly swollen in the center
Each cell displaying -0.5 volts
Each cell displays 4.2 bolts

Chapter: 2


Question 12: Which component is not part of an RPAS ground control system


An autopilot
A power source
A GPS beacon
A combination transmitter/receiver

Chapter: 2


Question 13: The ailerons on a small fixed-wing RPA are responsible for


Elevation control
Horizontal control
Longitudinal control
Lateral control

Chapter: 2


Question 14: Detect and Avoid is defined as …


The term used by RPAS operators to sense and avoid lawful authority or detection
The capability to see, sense, or detect conflicting wildlife hazards and to take appropriate action
The capability to see, sense or detect conflicting motor vehicle traffic or other hazards and to take appropriate action
The capability to see, sense or detect conflicting air traffic or other hazards and to take appropriate action

Chapter: 2


Question 15: On a small multirotor RPA, pitch and roll maneuvers are produced by


Decreasing the motor RPM to all motor in short bursts
Increasing the motor RPM o one side of the RPA while decreasing the motor on the other side
Increasing the motor rpm on one side of the RPA while neutralizing the motor rpm on the other side
Extending the ailerons downwards

Chapter: 3


Question 16: 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 17: What is the extent to which expectancy represents a risk to a RPA user


Expectancy is based on habit rather than perception
Expectancy makes the pilot tend to foget their previous experiences
Expectancy promotes newness to the detriment of what is familiar
Expectancy ensures that the pilot understands all the details of communication

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Question 18: 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 19: Which of the following is an example of a physical factor that can affect the performance of a Remote Pilot and the safe operation of an RPAS?


Fatigue and stress
Task complexity
Communication skills
Weather conditions

Chapter: 3


Question 20: During an RPAS flight, a Remote Pilot experiences increased workload and distractions, leading to errors. Which term best describes this situation?


Task saturation
Autonomous operation
Human-automation interaction
Operator complacency

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Question 21: 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

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Question 22: What is the term used to describe a state of mental or physical fatigue that can degrade a Remote Pilot's performance during an RPAS flight?


Hypoxia
Apathy
Burnout
Altitude sickness

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Question 23: What is the Anti-Authority Attitude


Does not listen to instructions and rules
Listens to instructions and rules
Thinks that they will never cause an accident
Does not like other people not listening to them

Chapter: 4


Question 24: What type of fog is formed when the warm spring air is flowing over a snow surface


Advection fog
Upslope fog
Snow surfaces fog
Radiation fog

Chapter: 4


Question 25: What of the following are characteristics of a moist, unstable air mass


Poor visibility and smooth air
Cumuliform clouds and showery precipitation
All the answers are correct
Stratiform clouds and showery precipitation

Chapter: 4


Question 26: 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 27: 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 28: When do up-valley and down-valley winds usually begin?


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

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Question 29: As altitude increases, what happens to air pressure?


It increases
It decreases
It stays the same

Chapter: 4


Question 30: An occluded front occurs when …


Warm front runs out of energy
Cold front overtakes itself
Warm front overtakes itself
Cold front catches up and overtakes the warm front

Chapter: 5


Question 31: What one of the statements is not a part of the three main aviation charts needed to plan RPAS operations?


VFR navigation charts
VFR meteorological report
VFR terminal report
Canada flight supplement

Chapter: 5


Question 32: Choose from the following statements which is correct


The meridians of longitude are parallel to the equator
The meridians of longitude are half circles connecting the true poles
Latitude is numbered 1 to 300 from Greenwich
The parallels are numbered 1 to 360 from Greenwich

Chapter: 5


Question 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: How can aviation stakeholders have a role to play in mitigating wildlife-related risks


Avoiding a flight when animals or birds have been present within 3 hours of operations
By reducing the speed of the aircraft
Familiarize yourself with bird/mammal impact report forms, and be sure to file a report in case of accidental contact with a wild animal
Avoiding the flight of aircraft at low altitude

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Question 37: 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 38: In which of the following environments will an individual operating an RPA have an increased risk of losing VLOS


Periods of darkness, such as the night
In mountainous areas
Within the boundaries of an aerodrome
In an urban area

Chapter: 6


Question 39: What is the average time at a meridian


Local Mean Time
Normal Time
Mean Time
World Time

Chapter: 6


Question 40: 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

Chapter: 6


Question 41: 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 42: What does AWOS stand for


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

Chapter: 7


Question 43: 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 44: Name the type of drag which is reduced when the aircraft is smooth and highly polished


Constant drag
Airframe drag
Friction drag
Induced drag

Chapter: 7


Question 45: Which example does not demonstrate Newton’s third law on aircraft?


A propeller pushes air backward causing thrust
A rudder pushes air side-to-side causing turning
A wing pushes air downward causing lift
A pilot observes the air speed causing a bird to get hit

Chapter: 7


Question 46: Determine the true statement regarding wake turbulence


It is not subject to the wake turbulence of aircraft moving above it
The proximity of the ground makes wake turbulence potentially disastrous for an RPA
A multirotor RPA is less likely to be subjected to wake turbulence than a fixed-wing RPA
The RPA is protected by the ground effect, which eliminates the possible wake turbulence of other aircraft

Chapter: 8


Question 47: Indicate how to express on the radio noon (eastern standard time) on the sixteenth day of the month


16th Day 1200 eastern standard time
16 diagonal 1200
161200 E.
16 noon.

Chapter: 8


Question 48: 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 49: What are the benefits of Single Side Band signals?


Longer Travel Distance
Less weight
Faster
Can travel at higher altitudes

Chapter: 8


Question 50: True or False: Horizontal polarization extents transmissions for HF and above


True
False