FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot Test

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1. How would high density altitude affect the performance of a small unmanned aircraft?

A. Increased performance. B. Decreased performance. C. No change in performance.

2. What are the standard temperature and pressure values for sea level?

A. 15 °C and 29.92 inches Hg. B. 59 °C and 1013.2 millibars. C. 59 °F and 29.92 millibars.

3. (Refer to Figure 21.) You have been hired by a farmer to use your small UA to inspect his crops. The area that you are to survey is in the Devil's Lake West MOA, east of area 2. How would you find out if the MOA is active?

A. Refer to the legend for special use airspace phone number. B. This information is available in the Small UAS database. C. In the Military Operations Directory.

Figure 21

4. A flight control failure causes your UAS to collide with the ground without damage to any other property. A report

A. must be made immediately to the NTSB. B. must be made within 10 days to the FAA. C. is not required.

5. What causes variations in altimeter settings between weather reporting points?

A. Unequal heating of the Earth's surface. B. Variation of terrain elevation. C. Coriolis force.

6. Operating outside of the weight and balance limits of an unmanned aircraft

A. can result in loss of control of the aircraft. B. increases performance. C. is not possible per aircraft design.

7. The airspace system designations used throughout the United States

A. makes our airspace system more complex than it is in other countries. B. standardizes airspace classifications with other countries. C. separates all IFR and VFR operations.

8. You can use the IMSAFE checklist to

A. evaluate your condition as the remote pilot before a flight. B. preflight your sUAS. C. check for weather conditions.

9. (Refer to Figure 19.) How are Significant Weather Prognostic Charts best used by a pilot?

A. For overall planning at all altitudes. B. For determining areas to avoid (freezing levels and turbulence). C. For analyzing current frontal activity and cloud coverage.

Figure 19

10. (Refer to Figure 26, area 2.) What is the recommended communication procedure when inbound to land at Cooperstown Airport?

A. Broadcast intentions when 10 miles out on the CTAF/MULTICOM frequency, 122.9 MHz. B. Contact UNICOM when 10 miles out on 122.8 MHz. C. Circle the airport in a left turn prior to entering traffic.

Figure 26

11. The angle between the chord line of an airfoil and the relative wind is known as the angle of

A. lift. B. attack. C. incidence.

12. (Refer to Figure 15.) In the TAF from KOKC, the "FM (FROM) Group" is forecast for the hours from 1600Z to 2200Z with the wind from

A. 180° at 10 knots. B. 180° at 10 knots, becoming 200° at 13 knots. C. 160° at 10 knots.

Figure 15

13. Rapid or extra deep breathing while using oxygen can cause a condition known as

A. hyperventilation. B. aerosinusitis. C. aerotitis.

14. (Refer to Figure 78.) You have been hired to use your small UAS to inspect the railroad tracks from Blencoe (SE of Sioux City) to Onawa. Will ATC authorization be required?

A. Yes, Onawa is in Class D airspace that is designated for an airport. B. No, your entire flight is in Class G airspace. C. Yes, you must contact the Onawa control tower to operate within 5 miles of the airport.

Figure 78

15. (Refer to Figure 15.) What is the forecast wind for KMEM from 1600Z until the end of the forecast?

A. Variable in direction at 4 knots. B. No significant wind. C. Variable in direction at 6 knots.

Figure 15

16. (Refer to Figure 50.) The segmented circle indicates that a landing on Runway 27 will be with a

A. right-quartering headwind. B. left-quartering headwind. C. right-quartering tailwind.

Figure 50

17. Under what condition is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value?

A. At sea level, when the temperature is 0 °F. B. When the altimeter has no installation error. C. At standard temperature.

18. Unmanned aircraft means an aircraft operated:

A. During search and rescue operations other than public. B. Without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft. C. For hobby and recreational use when not certificated.

19. In which environment is aircraft structural ice most likely to have the highest accumulation rate?

A. Cumulus clouds with below freezing temperatures. B. Freezing drizzle. C. Freezing rain.

20. (Refer to Figure 12.) Which of the reporting stations have VFR weather?

A. All. B. KINK, KBOI, and KJFK. C. KINK, KBOI, and KLAX.

Figure 12

21. The "runway hold position" sign denotes

A. intersecting runways. B. an entrance to runway from a taxiway. C. an area protected for an aircraft approaching a runway.

22. What are characteristics of unstable air?

A. Turbulence and good surface visibility. B. Turbulence and poor surface visibility. C. Nimbostratus clouds and good surface visibility.

23. An unmanned aircraft has been loaded in such a manner that the CG is located aft of the aft CG limit. One undesirable flight characteristic a remote pilot might experience with this aircraft would be

A. a longer takeoff run. B. difficulty in recovering from a stalled condition. C. stalling at higher-than-normal airspeed.

24. An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying on a heading of 360°:

"TRAFFIC 10 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, SOUTHBOUND..."

Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

A. Northwest. B. Northeast. C. Southwest.

25. Which would most likely result in hyperventilation?

A. Emotional tension, anxiety, or fear. B. The excessive consumption of alcohol. C. An extremely slow rate of breathing and insufficient oxygen.

26. When a stressful situation is encountered in flight, an abnormal increase in the volume of air breathed in and out can cause a condition known as

A. hyperventilation. B. aerosinusitis. C. aerotitis.

27. (Refer to Figure 24, area 3.) For information about the parachute operations at Tri-County Airport, refer to

A. notes on the border of the chart. B. Chart Supplements U.S. C. the Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) publication.

Figure 24

28. The numbers 8 and 26 on the approach ends of the runway indicate that the runway is orientated approximately

A. 008° and 026° true. B. 080° and 260° true. C. 080° and 260° magnetic.

29. According to 14 CFR part 107, the responsibility to inspect the small UAS to ensure it is in a safe operating condition rests with the

A. remote pilot-in-command. B. visual observer. C. owner of the small UAS.

30. You have been hired as a remote pilot by a local TV news station to film breaking news with a small UA. You expressed a safety concern and the station manager has instructed you to "fly first, ask questions later." What type of hazardous attitude does this attitude represent?

A. Impulsivity. B. Invulnerability. C. Macho.

31. A nonfrontal, narrow band of active thunderstorms that often develop ahead of a cold front is a known as a

A. prefrontal system. B. squall line. C. dry line.

32. An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot during a local flight:

"TRAFFIC 2 O'CLOCK, 5 MILES, NORTHBOUND..."

Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

A. Between directly ahead and 90° to the left. B. Between directly behind and 90° to the right. C. Between directly ahead and 90° to the right.

33. The "yellow demarcation bar" marking indicates

A. runway with a displaced threshold that precedes the runway. B. a hold line from a taxiway to a runway. C. the beginning of available runway for landing on the approach side.

34. This sign confirms your position on

A. runway 22. B. routing to runway 22. C. taxiway 22.

35. While operating your small UA, it accidentally strikes your crewmember in the head, causing him to lose consciousness. When should this accident be reported?

A. No accidents need to be reported. B. When requested by the UA owner. C. Within 10 days of the accident.

36. The most frequent type of ground or surface-based temperature inversion is that which is produced by

A. terrestrial radiation on a clear, relatively still night. B. warm air being lifted rapidly aloft in the vicinity of mountainous terrain. C. the movement of colder air under warm air, or the movement of warm air over cold air.

37. Upon request by the FAA, the remote pilot-in-command must provide

A. a logbook documenting small UA landing currency. B. a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating. C. any employer issued photo identification.

38. At approximately what altitude above the surface would the pilot expect the base of cumuliform clouds if the surface air temperature is 82 °F and the dewpoint is 38 °F?

A. 9,000 feet AGL. B. 10,000 feet AGL. C. 11,000 feet AGL.

39. Pilots flying over a national wildlife refuge are requested to fly no lower than

A. 1,000 feet AGL. B. 2,000 feet AGL. C. 3,000 feet AGL.

40. During the life cycle of a thunderstorm, which stage is characterized predominately by downdrafts?

A. Cumulus. B. Dissipating. C. Mature.

41. (Refer to Figure 24, area 1.) For information about the parachute jumping at Caddo Mills Airport, refer to

A. notes on the border of the chart. B. the Chart Supplement. C. the Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) publication.

Figure 24

42. The suffix "nimbus," used in naming clouds, means

A. a cloud with extensive vertical development. B. a rain cloud. C. a middle cloud containing ice pellets.

43. In the aeronautical decision making (ADM) process, what is the first step in neutralizing a hazardous attitude?

A. Making a rational judgment. B. Recognizing hazardous thoughts. C. Recognizing the invulnerability of the situation.

44. For aviation purposes, ceiling is defined as the height above the Earth's surface of the

A. lowest reported obscuration and the highest layer of clouds reported as overcast. B. lowest broken or overcast layer or vertical visibility into an obscuration. C. lowest layer of clouds reported as scattered, broken, or thin.

45. A person without a part 107 remote pilot certificate may operate an sUAS for commercial operations:

A. Under the direct supervision of a Remote PIC. B. Only when visual observers participate in the operation. C. Alone, if operating during daylight hours.

46. What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as "Impulsivity"?

A. It could happen to me. B. Do it quickly to get it over with. C. Not so fast, think first.

47. Crests of standing mountain waves may be marked by stationary, lens-shaped clouds known as

A. mammatocumulus clouds. B. standing lenticular clouds. C. roll clouds.

48. While operating your sUAS to do aerial photography you have a flyaway that causes $700 worth of property damage. Within how many days must you report this accident?

A. You are not required to report this unless requested. B. 10 days. C. 30 days.

49. (Refer to Figure 12.) The wind direction and velocity at KJFK is from

A. 180° true at 4 knots. B. 180° magnetic at 4 knots. C. 040° true at 18 knots.

Figure 12

50. (Refer to Figure 20, area 5.) The CAUTION box denotes what hazard to aircraft?

A. Unmarked balloon on cable to 3,008 feet MSL. B. Unmarked balloon on cable to 3,008 feet AGL. C. Unmarked blimp hangars at 300 feet MSL.

Figure 20

51. After receiving a part 107 remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating, how often must you satisfy recurrent training requirements?

A. Every 6 months. B. Every 12 months. C. Every 24 months.

52. A local TV station has hired a remote pilot to operate their small UA to cover breaking news stories. The remote pilot has had multiple near misses with obstacles on the ground and two small UAS accidents. What would be a solution for the news station to improve their operating safety culture?

A. The news station should implement a policy of no more than five crashes/incidents within 6 months. B. The news station does not need to make any changes; there are times that an accident is unavoidable. C. The news station should recognize hazardous attitudes and situations and develop standard operating procedures that emphasize safety.

53. (Refer to Figure 26, area 4.) The CTAF/UNICOM frequency at Jamestown Airport is

A. 122.0 MHz. B. 123.0 MHz. C. 123.6 MHz.

Figure 26

54. Unless otherwise authorized, two-way radio communications with Air Traffic Control are required for landings or takeoffs at all towered airports

A. regardless of weather conditions. B. only when weather conditions are less than VFR. C. within Class D airspace only when weather conditions are less than VFR.

55. To ensure that the unmanned aircraft center of gravity (CG) limits are not exceeded, follow the aircraft loading instructions specified in the

A. Pilot's Operating Handbook or UAS Flight Manual. B. Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). C. Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook.

56. (Refer to Figure 23, area 4.) What is the required flight visibility for a remote pilot operating an unmanned aircraft near the Plantation Airport (JYL)?

A. 5 statute miles. B. 1 statute mile. C. 3 statute miles.

Figure 23

57. Which conditions result in the formation of frost?

A. The temperature of the collecting surface is at or below freezing when small droplets of moisture fall on the surface. B. The temperature of the collecting surface is at or below the dewpoint of the adjacent air and the dewpoint is below freezing. C. The temperature of the surrounding air is at or below freezing when small drops of moisture fall on the collecting surface.

58. What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms?

A. High humidity, lifting force, and unstable conditions. B. High humidity, high temperature, and cumulus clouds. C. Lifting force, moist air, and extensive cloud cover.

59. "Runway hold position" markings on the taxiway

A. identifies where aircraft hold short of the runway. B. identifies area where aircraft are prohibited. C. allows an aircraft permission onto the runway.

60. In the event of a near midair collision with an airplane, the UAS PIC

A. is urged to make a report to ATC. B. is required to make a written report to the NTSB. C. is required to make a written or online report to the FAA.