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RPAS Advanced Exam

Chapter: 1


Question 1: 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.

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Question 2: What is the designation for CYR-XXX


Restricted Airspace
Advisory Airspace
Uncontrolled Airspace
Controlled Airspace

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Question 3: Which class of airspace is uncontrolled


Class D
Class B
Class F
Class G

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Question 4: Which of the following is not a subject matter found in TP15623


Meteorology
Air law
Human factors
Electronics

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Question 5: NAV CANADA has … distinct graphic area forecasts (GFA) covering the Canadian domestic airspace


5
6
8
7

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Question 6: 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 7: 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 8: When can aircraft share the same airspace?


Always
Never
When given permission to
When there are less than 3 aircraft in the same airspace

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Question 9: Which of the following records is required to be kept by the owner of an RPAS, A. The time of each flight or series of flights B. The cumulative total air time C. Where applicable, the number of operating cycles or landings since the date of manufacture D. Particulars of any maintenance action, modification or repair


A, A, B, C
B, A, B, C, D
C, A, D
D, A, B

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Question 10: What is the frequency to use when none are presented


123.4
123.2
123.1
123.5

Chapter: 2


Question 11: Vertical stabilizers and fins aid in?


Pitch control
Directional stability
Longitudinal stability
Altitude stability

Chapter: 2


Question 12: The ailerons on a small fixed-wing RPA are responsible for


Elevation control
Horizontal control
Longitudinal control
Lateral control

Chapter: 2


Question 13: An autopilot system will react to … changes to keep the small RPA in proper trim.


Vertical force
Wind shear
Centrifugal force
Longitudinal force

Chapter: 2


Question 14: 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 15: Which component is not part of an RPAS ground control system


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

Chapter: 3


Question 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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

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Question 19: What does the M stand for in the IM SAFE checklist?


medication
marijuana
meditation
manipulation

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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

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Question 21: When assessing human factors in RPAS operations, what is the significance of individual differences among Remote Pilots?


Individual differences have no impact on RPAS operations
Individual differences can affect the compatibility of RPAS with different control systems
Individual differences can influence how Remote Pilots respond to stress and make decisions
Individual differences are only relevant during long-range RPAS flights

Chapter: 3


Question 22: 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 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: State the cloud that can produce hail,


Cumulonimbus
Nimbostratus
Altocumulus
Stratocumulus

Chapter: 4


Question 25: An abrupt change in wind direction and wind speed is known as …


Eddie Current
Wind shear
Katabatic lift
Venturi effect

Chapter: 4


Question 26: During the night, from which way does the land breeze blow?


From the land to the ocean
From the ocean to the land
From top to bottom
From bottom to top

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Question 27: 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 28: Air mass thunderstorms form as a result of


Convection or orographic lift
Katabatic winds
Anabatic winds
Eddie currents

Chapter: 4


Question 29: What is the term that best describes high pressure?


Anticyclone
Depression
Cyclone
Eddie Current

Chapter: 4


Question 30: 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 31: 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 32: True or False: Longitude measures the horizontal, east to west axis


True
False

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Question 33: 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 34: What does the acronym "NOTAM" stand for in aviation?


Notice to Aircrew and Traffic
Notice to Aircraft and Transport
Notice to Airmen
Notice of Aviation Traffic and Meteorology

Chapter: 5


Question 35: Choose the name that best describes a clockwise change of wind direction


Port
Veering
Starboard
Right turn

Chapter: 6


Question 36: What does AWOS stand for


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

Chapter: 6


Question 37: How would the ALPHA taxiway be represented on an aerodrome?


Using the ground marking of the letter “A”
Using a sign that says “taxiway A”
Using a panel displaying the letter “A”
Using a sign with an arrow

Chapter: 6


Question 38: 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

Chapter: 6


Question 39: 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

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Question 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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: 7


Question 43: How can you reduce induced drag?


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

Chapter: 7


Question 44: How is lift generated?


It is generated only due to Newton’s third law
It is generated only due to Bernoulli’s Theorem
It is generated through a combination of Bernoulli’s and Newton’s
It is generated through a separate process

Chapter: 7


Question 45: 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 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: In electronic theory, what does the term "resistance" refer to?


The rate at which an electrical component consumes power.
The ability of an electrical component to store energy in a magnetic field.
The opposition offered by a material to the flow of electric current.
The process of converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC).

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: In the following weather observation “METAR CYOW 241000Z 29018G27KT SCT 023 BKN030 M10/M14 A2985 RMK SC4SC3 SLP118=” determine the height of the cloud ceiling


2985 feet above sea level
2901 feet above sea level
3000 feet above ground level
2410 feet above ground level

Chapter: 8


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


True
False