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RPAS Advanced Exam

Chapter: 1


Question 1: 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 2: Within an advisory Airspace, what is the symbol designated for aircraft flight testing


A
T
F
H

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Question 3: In order to remain current, the small RPA pilot certificate holder must have completed one of the following


Completed a basic small RPA maintenance course within the past 24 months
Not crashed the small RPA in the past 12 months
Have no outstanding infractions or violations
Completed a flight review within 24 months conducted by a holder of a small RPA pilot certificate endorsed for flight reviews

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Question 4: Which class of airspace is uncontrolled


Class D
Class B
Class F
Class G

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Question 5: The standard airspace that surrounds an ATF or MF is


5 NM radius and then above aerodrome elevation (AAE) up to three thousand feet AGL
3 NM radius, and then AAE up to 3 thousand feet ASL
3 NM radius and then AAE up to 2 thousand feet AGL
5 NM radius and then AAE up to 3 thousand feet ASL

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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

Chapter: 1


Question 8: Which of the following is not a subject matter found in TP15623


Meteorology
Air law
Human factors
Electronics

Chapter: 1


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


True
False

Chapter: 1


Question 10: Indicate how the use of night vision goggles (NVGs) is prescribed in relation to detect and avoid capabilities


They can be used if the RPA is not equipped with lights
They can be used by a visual observer and pilot
They can be used by one of the crew members only
They do not provide an acceptable solution to provide detect and avoid capability unless there is another means of detecting all light in the visual spectrum.

Chapter: 2


Question 11: 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 12: Vertical stabilizers and fins aid in?


Pitch control
Directional stability
Longitudinal stability
Altitude stability

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: 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 15: 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: 3


Question 16: As a Remote Pilot, you notice that the RPAS control interface has a software glitch, affecting its responsiveness. What is the most appropriate action to take?


Continue the flight and report the issue after landing
Restart the RPAS immediately and continue the flight
Modify the flight path to avoid populated areas
Suspend the flight and troubleshoot the issue before resuming

Chapter: 3


Question 17: 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

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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: 3


Question 19: 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 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: What is the purpose of crew resource management (CRM) in RPAS operations?


To manage the storage and distribution of RPAS payloads
To allocate resources effectively during an RPAS mission
To enhance communication between the Remote Pilot and air traffic control
To improve teamwork and decision-making in the RPAS operation

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Question 22: 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

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Question 23: 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: 4


Question 24: What causes convection turbulence?


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

Chapter: 4


Question 25: The transition of a thunderstorm from the cumulus stage to the mature stage is normally marked by the


Movement of the thunderstorm
The onset of precipitation
The presence of roll clouds
The onset of a land breeze

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Question 26: Air mass thunderstorms form as a result of


Convection or orographic lift
Katabatic winds
Anabatic winds
Eddie currents

Chapter: 4


Question 27: What type of clouds indicate rain?


Altocumulus
Nimbostratus
Altostratus
Cirrus

Chapter: 4


Question 28: 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: 4


Question 29: 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 30: Where are wind gusts most common?


Large buildings
Small Buildings
Oceans
Rivers

Chapter: 5


Question 31: Choose the name that best describes a clockwise change of wind direction


Port
Veering
Starboard
Right turn

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: 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 34: When the planetary K index is at 5, what risk do you face when operating a RPA


The roll and pitch movements of the RPA will be disrupted and much slower
The radio signal from the RPA may be broken, limiting communication
The signal from the control and command may malfunction
The GPS positioning of the aircraft may be wrong

Chapter: 5


Question 35: Pilots in command of a small remotely polluted aircraft wishing to enter class D airspace must


Establish two-way communication with ATC prior to entering the airspace
Avoid collision with volant animals
Get permission from airport security
Broadcast their intentions to local air traffic control

Chapter: 6


Question 36: State one of the consequences that low-level aircraft flying near herds of reindeer or caribou can have.


It may provide entertainment to the animals
It may prevent the animals from sleeping
It may cause the animals to be frightened, hurt themselves
There will be no negative effects on the animals

Chapter: 6


Question 37: 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 38: 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 39: When shall flight control locks on a small RPA be utilized?


Be engaged at all times to reduce the risk of accidents
Only be used in the cruise portion of the flight profile
Never be engaged in order to reduce the risk of accidents
Only be used if the fight control lock is incapable of becoming engaged when the RPA is being operated.

Chapter: 6


Question 40: True or False: Emergency procedures are a critical step in flight planning


True
False

Chapter: 6


Question 41: 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: 6


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: True or False: Air is a fluid


True
False

Chapter: 7


Question 44: The air breaks into a series of eddies when in contact with the ground, a phenomenon called …


Wind shear
Convergence
Thermal turbulence
Mechanical Turbulence

Chapter: 7


Question 45: Indicate the phenomenon caused by the ground effect


Increases parasite drage
Increases the speed of the aircraft and tailwind
Reduced induced drag
Increases air resistance, reduces headwind

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: Over a distance, radio wave length will


Remain constant but strength or amplitude will decrease
Flatten out into a non-signal
Shorten but strength or amplitude will remain constant
Lengthen but strength or amplitude will decrease

Chapter: 8


Question 48: 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 49: 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 50: What are the benefits of Single Side Band signals?


Longer Travel Distance
Less weight
Faster
Can travel at higher altitudes