Drone Practice Exam Portal


Small RPAS Basic Exam

Chapter: 1


Question 1: 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 2: In Canada Domestic Airspace, how many letter classifications are there?


6
7
8
9

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Question 3: 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 4: 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 5: What age must you be to obtain a basic and advanced license


14, 18
14, 16
14, 17
16, 18

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Question 6: Which class of airspace is uncontrolled


Class D
Class B
Class F
Class G

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


123.4
123.2
123.1
123.5

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Question 8: 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 9: 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 10: 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 11: True or False: Communication between observers and the pilot must be clear, reliable and constant


True
False

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Question 12: True or False: Under normal operations, RPAS are permitted to operate in aerodromes


True
False

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Question 13: 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 14: True or False: No individual is permitted to be the registered owner of an RPAS until they are 14 years of age


True
False

Chapter: 2


Question 15: Which of the following statements is not a system where multiple fail-safes are vital for a UAV


Power Source
Engine
Communication
Observation Recording

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Question 16: Which of the following is not a disadvantage of a return-to-home fail-safe


Highly dependent on GPS, sensors and location positioning
Must have logged the home location
Stores a percentage of battery life to ensure it is able to return
Must determine and process the flight path it will take

Chapter: 3


Question 17: 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

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Question 18: 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: 4


Question 19: What is the source of the weather


The earth’s crust
The moon
The energy from the sun
The earth’s core

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Question 20: 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: 5


Question 21: To calculate the groundspeed of an RPAS, you need to know the:


True airspeed and wind direction.
Ground distance covered and true heading.
Altitude and true heading.
Ground distance covered and time taken.

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Question 22: Which of the following terms refers to the angle between true north and magnetic north?


Latitude
Heading
Variation
Altitude

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Question 23: 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

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Question 24: 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: 6


Question 25: What does AWOS stand for


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

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Question 26: 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

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Question 27: 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

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Question 28: How does an individual issue NOTAMs?


Contact the FIC or FSS
Contact Transport Canada
Contact the FAA
Contact the local ATC through radio

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Question 29: 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: 7


Question 30: True or False: Air is a fluid


True
False

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Question 31: As the angle of attack increases, what is the resulting effect?


More lift is generated indefinitely
More lift is generated until it reaches the stall angle
Less lift is generated indefinitely
Lift is not affected by the angle of attack

Chapter: 8


Question 32: When referring to radio frequencies, what does "MHz" stand for?


Milliseconds
Megahertz
Microseconds
Millivolts

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Question 33: Which electronic component is commonly used as an amplifier in radio frequency circuits?


Transistor
Capacitor
Inductor
Diode

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Question 34: What does the term "VHF" stand for in radio communication?


Very High Frequency
Very High-Altitude Flight
Variable Horizontal Flight
Visual Height Finder

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Question 35: True or False: Horizontal polarization extents transmissions for HF and above


True
False