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RPAS Advanced 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 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 3: In Canada Domestic Airspace, how many letter classifications are there?


6
7
8
9

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Question 4: 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 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: NAV CANADA has … distinct graphic area forecasts (GFA) covering the Canadian domestic airspace


5
6
8
7

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Question 7: 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 8: What is the frequency to use when none are presented


123.4
123.2
123.1
123.5

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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: 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: 2


Question 11: 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 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: Vertical stabilizers and fins aid in?


Pitch control
Directional stability
Longitudinal stability
Altitude stability

Chapter: 2


Question 14: 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 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: 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 17: 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

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Question 18: What is the recommended way to counter the effect of the blindspot in the eye


Fix the field of view, so as to detect small objects
Focus your attention on colour variations
Focus your attention on visual textures
Sweep the visual field from left to right and from right to left

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Question 19: 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

Chapter: 3


Question 20: What does the M stand for in the IM SAFE checklist?


medication
marijuana
meditation
manipulation

Chapter: 3


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

Chapter: 3


Question 22: 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 23: True or false: The I in the IM SAFE checklist stands for Illness


True
False

Chapter: 4


Question 24: 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: 4


Question 25: Which of the formations is an indicator of stable air?


Cumulus clouds
Unlimited visibility
Stratiform clouds
Altocumulus castellanus

Chapter: 4


Question 26: 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 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: State the cloud that can produce hail,


Cumulonimbus
Nimbostratus
Altocumulus
Stratocumulus

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Question 29: What type of clouds indicate rain?


Altocumulus
Nimbostratus
Altostratus
Cirrus

Chapter: 4


Question 30: 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: 5


Question 31: 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 32: 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 33: During a flight, the RPAS receives a wind advisory indicating a headwind. How will this affect the groundspeed and fuel consumption?


Groundspeed will increase, and fuel consumption will decrease.
Groundspeed will increase, and fuel consumption will increase.
Groundspeed will decrease, and fuel consumption will decrease.
Groundspeed will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase.

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Question 34: Choose the name that best describes a clockwise change of wind direction


Port
Veering
Starboard
Right turn

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Question 35: 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: 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: 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 38: 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 39: True or False: Emergency procedures are a critical step in flight planning


True
False

Chapter: 6


Question 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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

Chapter: 7


Question 43: 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 44: 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 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: As a conventional aeroplane slows down in flight, lift can be maintained by


Pitching the nose down
Moving the elevator downwards
Pushing the nose down
Moving the elevator upwards

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: You are operating in a control zone and are in communication with the control tower. Your aircraft is transponder equipped and ATC tells you to “Squawk 3456.” They are asking you to …


Say “three, four, five, six” over the radio for a radio check
Set the altimeter to 34.56 meters for correct altitude readouts
Set your radio to frequency 345.6
Set 3456 are your transponder code

Chapter: 8


Question 50: Which frequency of radio waves is untransmittable through sky waves


Low frequency
Medium frequency
High frequency
Ultrahigh frequency