Drone Practice Exam Portal


RPAS Advanced Exam

Chapter: 1


Question 1: 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

Chapter: 1


Question 2: 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 3: 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 4: Flight of a small RPA over persons under advanced operations structure is …


Allowed only if it is GPS connected
Allowed if the RPA is flown greater than 5000 ft AGL
Allowed if the RPA is flown greater than 1000 ft AGL
Strictly prohibited unless it has a defined RPAS safety assurance declaration from the manufacturer appropriate to your operation

Chapter: 1


Question 5: 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 6: 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 7: True or False: Communication between observers and the pilot must be clear, reliable and constant


True
False

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Question 8: 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 9: Specify a condition that the pilot of a small RPA aircraft in advanced operations must meet in order for an urban area to be overflown


The pilot uses a small multi-rotor RPA manufactured in Canada
The flight is made during the day only under suitable conditions
The pilot must stay 30 meters horizontally from any people not associated with the operation unless the manufacturer has provided the appropriate rpas safety assurance declaration to Transport Canada
Ground visibility specific to the area of operation is at least 2 statute miles

Chapter: 1


Question 10: 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 11: Define “payload”


Systems or objects attached to the RPA to be dropped.
The total electrical current used by an RPA in flight
System or nonessential objects attracted to the RPA that performs a function of the mission
The voltage of the energy source that powers an RPA

Chapter: 2


Question 12: 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: 2


Question 13: 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 14: In very cold weather, the altimeter


Overestimate its measurement
It will give the exact value
Will underestimate altitude
Will indicate 0 feet once on the ground

Chapter: 2


Question 15: The ailerons on a small fixed-wing RPA are responsible for


Elevation control
Horizontal control
Longitudinal control
Lateral control

Chapter: 3


Question 16: 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

Chapter: 3


Question 17: Hyperventilation is a condition where


The level of carbon monoxide in the blood exceeds normal
The level of oxygen in the blood drops below normal
The level of carbon dioxide in the blood exceeds normal
The level of carbon dioxide in the blood drops below normal

Chapter: 3


Question 18: 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 19: 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

Chapter: 3


Question 20: What is the most important aspect to ensure good communication between crew members?


Telephone, maintaining constant contact
Search for information
Feedback
Listening with no need for input

Chapter: 3


Question 21: 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 22: 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 23: What does the M stand for in the IM SAFE checklist?


medication
marijuana
meditation
manipulation

Chapter: 4


Question 24: Air mass thunderstorms form as a result of


Convection or orographic lift
Katabatic winds
Anabatic winds
Eddie currents

Chapter: 4


Question 25: With the progression of the following clouds, determine the front: cirrus, cirrostratus, altostratus and nimbostratus


Stationary front
Occluded front
Warm front
Cold front

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: An abrupt change in wind direction and wind speed is known as …


Eddie Current
Wind shear
Katabatic lift
Venturi effect

Chapter: 4


Question 28: 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 29: As altitude increases, what happens to air pressure?


It increases
It decreases
It stays the same

Chapter: 4


Question 30: Where are wind gusts most common?


Large buildings
Small Buildings
Oceans
Rivers

Chapter: 5


Question 31: 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: 5


Question 32: 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 33: What is the purpose of a "waypoint" in RPAS navigation?


To indicate the current position of the RPAS on a map.
To mark points of interest for the RPAS pilot during the flight.
To define the starting point of the RPAS flight mission.
To specify a geographical location along the flight route.

Chapter: 5


Question 34: True or False: An aerodrome labelled as unserviced is the same as an uncontrolled aerodrome


True
False

Chapter: 5


Question 35: 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: 6


Question 36: 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 37: 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 38: ATC allows you to travel on the airport along a taxiway. As you approach a runway, you notice that the stop bars are lit red continuously. What do you need to do?


Slow down and get on the runway at a reduced speed
Stop on the taxiway and wait for new authorization
Stop on the track and wait for a new authorization
Proceed as authorized and takeoff, the bars are only for aircraft in flight

Chapter: 6


Question 39: 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 40: Which source of information should you consult first when determining what maintenance should be performed on a small RPA system or its components


Transport Canada Manual
Local pilot best practices
Manufacturers instructions
An online user group

Chapter: 6


Question 41: 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 42: At what times of the day a METAR will be broadcast


12:00 AM, 6:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM
Every hour, on the hour
0000z, 12000z
At any time requested

Chapter: 7


Question 43: How can you reduce parasite drag?


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

Chapter: 7


Question 44: 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 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: What is the speed and pressure of the air above the aerofoil relative to static measurements?


Faster, lower
Slower, higher
Faster, higher
Slower, lower

Chapter: 8


Question 47: 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 48: When referring to radio frequencies, what does "MHz" stand for?


Milliseconds
Megahertz
Microseconds
Millivolts

Chapter: 8


Question 49: 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 50: True or False: Horizontal polarization extents transmissions for HF and above


True
False