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Small RPAS Basic Exam

Chapter: 1


Question 1: What is the designation for CYR-XXX


Restricted Airspace
Advisory Airspace
Uncontrolled Airspace
Controlled Airspace

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Question 2: Which class of airspace is uncontrolled


Class D
Class B
Class F
Class G

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Question 3: 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 4: In Canada Domestic Airspace, how many letter classifications are there?


6
7
8
9

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


True
False

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Question 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 9: What is the standard traffic pattern at airports?


Left Hand Route
Right-Hand Circle
Left Hand Circuit
Right Hand Circuit

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


123.4
123.2
123.1
123.5

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Question 11: 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 12: True or False: No pilot shall operate an RPA that transports or carries a living creature


True
False

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Question 13: True or False: Under normal operations, RPAS are permitted to operate in aerodromes


True
False

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Question 14: Within an advisory Airspace, what is the symbol designated for aircraft flight testing


A
T
F
H

Chapter: 2


Question 15: True or False: UAVs have two main components, airborne systems and vehicle systems


True
False

Chapter: 2


Question 16: Which of the following statements is not a system where multiple fail-safes are vital for a UAV


Power Source
Engine
Communication
Observation Recording

Chapter: 3


Question 17: 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 18: 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

Chapter: 4


Question 19: What type of clouds indicate rain?


Altocumulus
Nimbostratus
Altostratus
Cirrus

Chapter: 4


Question 20: 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

Chapter: 5


Question 21: 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.

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Question 22: 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 23: 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.

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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 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: What does TAF stand for


Terminal alert failure
Terminal area forecast
Testing alert failure
Testing area forecast

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Question 29: 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: 7


Question 30: 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: 7


Question 31: 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: 8


Question 32: What are the three components of a normal AM signal


Upper sideband, Lower Sideband, Carrier
Left sideband, Right Sideband, Carrier
Left sideband, Right Sideband, Center Band
Upper sideband, Lower Sideband, Center Band

Chapter: 8


Question 33: In RPAS operations, what is the function of a "telemetry system"?


To transmit real-time video from the RPAS to the pilot.
To provide voice communication between the pilot and air traffic control.
To monitor and transmit data on the RPAS's performance and status.
To communicate with other RPAS operators in the vicinity.

Chapter: 8


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


Milliseconds
Megahertz
Microseconds
Millivolts