USI Drones Course Practice Test

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• Where is the sensor typically mounted in a remote sensing system?
• Winds aloft around low-pressure systems rotate in which direction?
• Which performance parameter is described as diminished due to overweight?
• Which statement is true about the term 'Unmanned Aircraft System'?
• Which statement correctly distinguishes perception from sensation?
• Telemetry data relate to the UAS's health and status.
• Which term describes sensitivity to emotional well-being and nonverbal communication within a team?
• What are the three broad areas of stress?
• ADM is intended to be introduced early in a UAS pilot's training to support what long-term objective?
• Which term describes UAS operations and flight without humans monitoring or being in control of the aircraft?
• Which airspace extends from the surface to 1,200 feet AGL 5 nautical miles around the airfield and 1,200 to 4,000 feet AGL within 10 NM, represented by solid cranberry colored rings?
• The term used to classify an object based on its ability to reflect electromagnetic radiation (EMR) is ________.
• The strength of mountain and valley breezes depends on the amount of which heating?
• Fixed-wing aircraft relies on forward motion to produce which two outcomes?
• A preprogrammed lost communications flight plan is used for what scenario?
• In near real-time UAV operations, which characteristic is most important?
• Which data is used to change the flight path of a UAS to avoid obstacles and other aircraft?
• During a roll, when one wing dips, what happens to lift on that wing and the opposite wing?
• The leader will maintain authority but should ________ any concerns and ______ their reason for rejecting a challenge. Which option best fills these blanks?
• When you map an area virtually and program it into your UAS, you are ensuring that the air vehicle flies ________.
• Which statement about using binoculars to aid VLOS is consistent with the material?
• What is covered data?
• Which type of air creates lift?
• What term refers to the federal agency that regulates radio and television?
• What are the three technological issues facing UAS' full integration into the airspace?
• Which of the following statements correctly reflects how you should handle unknown visibility or cloud conditions when operating a sUAS?
• Which statement describes Conditional maintenance?
• T or F: A PIC may use prescription glasses to keep the UA within line-of-sight.
• What are the parts of the DECIDE decision-making model?
• Inattentional blindness is a simple lack of attention not associated with any vision defects or deficits.
• To overcome lift-induced drag, you should: Increase the speed at which the airfoil travels through the air.
• True or False: A fixed-wing sUAS should land into the wind.
• What type of flight control system was developed in the 1950s and 60s to relax the stability of an aircraft in an effort to make it more maneuverable?
• CRM training is based on a high degree of which of the following for safe and efficient operations?
• Which portion of the electromagnetic spectrum is used to sense heat energy in UAV imaging?
• Which term describes the property of a body that relates to its emission of electromagnetic radiation?
• Which statement correctly matches a stress type with its description?
• Inspections should be conducted before and after each flight to check for which conditions in parts?
• Best Practices refers to which concept in sUAS operations?
• Which term represents the unit that both transmits and receives signals in one housing?
• In examining UAS, we must look at two distinctive types of systems: ___ and ___.
• Density altitude affects fixed-wing aircraft through which combination?
• In UAV operations, what does 'human in the loop' mean?
• What is an advantage of a DC electric motor in drones?
• Remote pilots must maintain a minimum clearance of how many feet below a cloud and how many feet horizontally from any cloud?
• What is the standard sea-level atmospheric pressure in inches of mercury?
• If the primary UAS is not airworthy, what action should be taken?
• Which instrument flight concept is correctly abbreviated as IFR?
• Property rights allow individuals to own and enjoy property. Which option best represents this concept?
• In Preprogrammed Control, what performs an inspection of parts on a moving conveyor belt?
• What antidote can be applied to the hazardous attitude of machismo?
• What should the remote pilot do if experiencing a UAS flyaway?
• A small unmanned aircraft may be directed through manual manipulation of flight controls or through commands using automation.
• What term is described as radio frequency interference?
• Which principle explains the relationship between speed and pressure on a surface of an aerodynamic body?
• Geo-fencing is mapping a geographical area so you, the remote pilot, can fly the UAS with proper clearances and safety protocols in place.
• Unmanned aircraft displays are based, to a certain extent, on manned aircraft displays.
• In electromagnetic radiation, higher temperature objects emit at shorter wavelengths compared to cooler objects. Which option best describes this statement?
• Which option correctly lists the starting wavelength of the infrared range relevant to heat sensing?
• Which word is not a step in the DECIDE decision-making model?
• What is a key characteristic of a line-of-sight radio link?
• Telemetry data typically includes information about the UAS's health and status, such as altitude and airspeed.
• Which statement correctly defines Ground Control Station (GCS) in UAS operations?
• Most UAS are not certified as ___, so the RPIC is responsible for making an ___ call.
• Which term best describes Regulations, Relevant airspace and its management, Personnel involved in the operation, and the Physical environment that hosts the operation?
• Air density is directly related to the generation of airfoil thrust.
• A sense of what could compromise vigilance and cause remote pilots to overlook issues or minor changes?
• Most remote-pilot decisions are ___ or ___.
• Cargo or agricultural spray payloads are classified as which type?
• Dew point is the approximate temperature to which water vapor must be cooled and can be used in the prediction of cloud formation.
• Which of the following is part of the process of perception?
• Fatigue results in which outcome?
• Which statement best describes the daytime boundary layer near the ground?
• How can lift induced drag be overcome?
• Can a sUAS carry cargo for compensation and be operated from a moving land vehicle as long as the operation area is sparsely populated?
• What term transmits and receives signals in one unit?
• The science of deriving size and distance measurements from a sequence of remote sensing images is called
• Which level is described as beginning to complete tasks in order to achieve a goal or objective?
• How will controllability be affected by being overweight?
• Which satellite program is commonly used to gather imagery of the Earth's land surfaces (e.g., agriculture and geography)?
• Which attitude usually surfaces from people who have non-conformist tendencies?
• Data from which sensor is integrated over time to determine the vehicle's position?
• Thermal emittance observations rely on detecting energy in which region?
• Which option is NOT a POSE element in pre-flight risk management?
• Which device translates electrical signals into mechanical motion to move a surface?
• Maintenance logging is important because it records which of the following?
• Increasing airfoil speed results in what for lift?
• In a coastal region, a UAS pilot should expect a breeze to commence when?
• Which scenario requires supervision by the remote PIC?
• Knowledge-based Errors occur when actions are intended but do not achieve the desired outcome due to lack of knowledge.
• Workload-related stress exists on a spectrum from under-loads to overloads. What type of stress does this describe?
• How are commands sent from the Ground Control Station to non-piloted aircraft?
• Contingency management is used when?
• Radio etiquette: There should not be another pilot speaking on the radio before making your transmission.
• The recovery method involves the ___ reduction of tasks and hazards, followed by a ___ prioritization of tasks that can be brought back into your cognitive domain, after basic safety and good decisions are made.
• Before flight, what is required regarding firmware and software on the UAS?
• Transferring could also include choosing another day due to poor weather, or selecting another UAS if the primary system is not airworthy.
• Which proficiency level is described as tending to adhere to all rules they learn or formal plans that are made?
• A waypoint in flight planning is described as which of the following?
• Which term describes the process of proposing and evaluating multiple solutions with a shared goal?
• Created by wind shear, an abrupt change in the speed or direction of the flow.
• Which performance parameter is described as increased due to overweight?
• Which mechanism extends a UAS data link range by using satellites or relay stations?
• Uplink refers to data transmitted from the Ground Control Station to the UAS.
• Which level is associated with 30 days of experience?
• The technology ________, patented by Nikola Tesla, birthed the idea of controlling vehicles remotely.
• Which statement best describes the interface used by the pilot to interact with the unmanned aircraft system?
• Information is described as being ______ during perception.
• Which term best describes Buys Ballot's Law in meteorology, the relationship between wind direction and pressure in the Northern Hemisphere?
• What is the upper limit of Class D airspace?
• Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) are robotic watercraft designed for underwater exploration.
• Which fog forms when air near the surface is cooled by contact with the ground, often overnight in valleys?
• Cargo or agricultural spray payloads are classified as what type of payload?
• What is the role of the platform in a remote sensing system?
• A thermogram is best described as which kind of image?
• Downlink refers to data transmitted from the unmanned aircraft to the ground control station.
• The purpose of the ground station is to 'keep the pilot out of the plane,' at least in a physical sense.
• Place the following cold front events in the correct order: As the warm, moist air ascends, cold air wedges under, cumuliform clouds form and precipitation may occur.
• Which airspace requires a 2-way radio and an altitude reporting transponder, has a 30 NM Mode C veil, and entry requires ATC clearance with UAS operations prohibited?
• Which of the following is the best stress-coping technique?
• Which of the following is explicitly listed as a type of hazardous material under the definition?
• Which airspace extends from the surface to 2,500 feet AGL, may have a unique shape for approaches to the airfield, and requires 2-way radio contact; sUAS may not enter without FAA authorization?
• The ___ is the business end of the UAS and the operational purpose for the aircraft being airborne.
• Precipitation static can cause complete loss of communications.
• What is the main reason to validate the control link prior to flight?
• An air-ground communication facility operated by a non-ATC private agency advisory service is called what?
• What effect does narrowing the air path have on airspeed?
• To study thermal emittance, which electromagnetic band is most appropriate?
• Is it permissible to operate a sUAS from a moving car if the operation area is sparsely populated?
• Which atmospheric force retards forward motion?
• Which sensor acts as a compass by measuring the magnetic field around the aircraft?
• Which type of flight control system was developed to relax stability constraints in mid-20th century aircraft to make them more maneuverable?
• Which statement best describes infrared radiation in the context of thermal sensing?
• How will the battery be affected if the temperature drops below the UA's optimal operational temperature range?
• What term describes the view from an aircraft directed straight downward toward the Earth's surface?
• Which phenomenon is a unique characteristic of the Atmospheric Boundary Layer, described as eddies and abrupt changes in speed and direction?
• During a UAS mission, what is the primary role of the Ground Control Station?
• Which category best describes RPM, position, altitude, airspeed, video images, and GPS data transmitted from the UAV to the GCS?
• Which service is described as an air-ground communication facility operated by a non-ATC private agency advisory service?
• Forms in stable air and may produce a light mist or drizzle.
• What is the distance between one wave top to the next wave top called?
• In BVLOS operations, which technology is essential for long-range communications?
• As a remote pilot, your goal should be achieving a ___ and uneventful flight where very few time-critical decisions are necessary.
• Which statement best describes whether there are two acceptable reasons to lose visual line of sight (VLOS) momentarily?
• This type of information is transmitted through the downlink.
• What type of resolution improves by imagery captured successively over time to detect changes in the landscape?
• T or F: Frequency is how many radio waves are generated per second.
• In Supervisory Control, who programs a UAS flight path and then supervises and makes updates during the robot's movements?
• What is the primary cause of valley breezes?
• Pitch is rotation about which axis?
• Which term describes silicone that has impurities added to modify its properties?
• What does the study of ethics do for a professional?
• An individual's general knowledge about the world, independent of the individual's past experiences, is called what?
• The control link has sub-components to transmit commands and telemetry between the control station and unmanned aircraft. Which of the following statements is true?
• Which term describes converting perceived information into a memory representation?
• Digital imagery can be transmitted from a remote sensing platform to a ground station using the ________?
• Which level emphasizes making judgments based on understanding rather than relying on standard operating procedure guidelines?
• What does ethics primarily distinguish in behavior?
• Which launch method allows aircraft to take off straight up on its own power?
• Which description BEST defines Physical/Mental Limitation?
• What type of resolution determines whether fine detail can be distinguished in an image and the degree of detailed features of the object can be seen?
• Which level is associated with 90 days of experience and reduces reliance on SOP guidelines?
• Valley breezes are most prevalent during the daytime.
• Glide ratio is maximized when parasite drag equals induced drag.
• Do UAS follow the same aerodynamic principles as manned aircraft?
• Angle of Attack (AOA) is defined as the angle between which two lines?
• True or False: Higher frequency waves can carry more information because there are more cycles per second and the waves are closer together.
• Airworthiness is a measure of what?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of professional ethics?
• In remote sensing terminology, the platform refers to what?
• Which airspace has UAS operations prohibited?
• Which term refers to having multiple backup systems to prevent a lost link?
• Which statement correctly describes perception and sensation?
• Absorption occurs when radio waves are consumed by an object.
• Which statement about the IMU is true?
• Change blindness is a perceptual phenomenon that occurs when a change in a visual stimulus is introduced and the observer does not notice it.
• The retention of information about the 'where and when' of life's events is called which memory type?
• Inconsistent ______ readouts.
• What is the definition of a small unmanned aircraft (UA)?
• Name the greatest advantage of a directional antenna over an omni antenna.
• Margin of Safety is defined as:
• Which component is responsible for providing the data and commands between the unmanned aircraft and its control station?
• How is angle of climb affected if too much weight is added to the aircraft?
• At a towered airport, pilots must contact the control tower and maintain two-way communication approximately how many nautical miles out from the airport?
• What sign could indicate the presence of a valley breeze?
• A prolonged level of stress that exceeds the individual's ability to cope.
• Which term refers to air movement resulting from horizontal pressure differences, commonly described simply as wind?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of the CARE model in risk assessment?
• The hazardous materials definition includes hazardous pollutants as a category. Which option best represents that category?
• What term describes the approximate temperature to which water vapor in the air must be cooled to reach saturation and predict cloud formation?
• Which type of permission is required prior to conducting sUAS operations on property that belongs to someone else?
• What device handles both transmitting and receiving radio signals?
• Which of the following is NOT part of a service building?
• If you realize you are operating in the wrong airspace, what should you do?
• When using a transmitter/receiver combination, how many antennas must be mounted on the UAS and on the GCS?
• In UAS communications, which term describes the data that is transmitted from the ground to issue commands?
• Name the stages in order of a thunder storm.
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a basic component of unmanned aircraft?
• Which of the following capabilities is associated with the ground control station regarding payload?
• Which condition demonstrates an airworthy aircraft according to standard airworthiness principles for RPIC judgment?
• What term is an electromagnetic wave modulated to convey a signal?
• Is it permissible to operate a sUAS from a moving boat as long as the boat is far away from the shoreline?
• The FAA certificate, FAA Part 107 establishes operating limits for commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
• How will rate of climb be affected by being overweight?
• Which statement best describes a preprogrammed lost communications flight plan?
• Which data defines 'covered data'?
• What action should a RPIC take if the aircraft appears to be out of its certified condition before flight?
• Which condition is a classic example of Adverse Physiological State?
• How do you measure wavelength?
• What is the minimum age to obtain a Part 107 remote pilot certificate?
• Which item is not a basic component of a Ground Data Terminal?
• Distraction is defined as which of the following?
• Which list contains the CARE model components?
• Which phenomenon occurs when radio waves hit a mass of small particles and scatter in many directions?
• The type of electronic sensor used to collect imagery in an electro-optical camera is ________.
• Runway numbers are derived from the compass bearing to the nearest ten degrees.
• Which cloud type is developed in an unstable environment aloft and can extend to vast altitude?
• What does sense and avoid mean in UAS operations?
• What term refers to an increase in wave amplitude?
• Can anyone other than a RPIC manipulate the controls of a UAS?
• When evaluating yourself as a part of the ADM process, for how many hours prior to flight does the FAA require you to avoid alcohol?
• Which type of UAS image highlights differences in temperature most clearly?
• Density altitude inputs include which parameter?
• The Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge is a guide to enhance the knowledge and training of airmen.
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four forces acting on an aircraft?
• What term describes mapping a geographical area to enforce flight restrictions and safety for UAS operations?
• T or F: A PIC may use binoculars to keep the UA within line-of-sight.
• Who is responsible for making an airworthiness call for a UAS?
• In unmanned aircraft system operations, what is sent from the aerial vehicle back to the ground control?
• What types of medication should UAS remote pilots avoid when actively flying?
• Which regulatory source lists materials designated as hazardous?
• What type of network allows information sharing to only the crew in the GCS?
• Which term best describes a radio link that operates via line-of-sight without satellites?
• Many UAS are assembled ___, and it is important to ensure a properly working link prior to flight.
• What is the main safety benefit of maintaining two-way communication at towered airports?
• In addition to adhering to a code of ethics, professional remote pilots will need to commit to a culture of ___.
• What does VFR stand for in aviation terminology?
• What form of energy is used in the remote-sensing process to detect, measure, and collect energy reflected, emitted, or absorbed by objects?
• Sustained Attention is the ability to focus on a specific stimulus for a long period of time.
• When assessing the ___ of an operation, you need to evaluate the flight path, complexity, scale, and duration of the flight.
• How will maximum altitude capability be affected by being overweight?
• What is the standard sea-level temperature?
• Which option lists a valid combination of platforms used for remote sensing data collection?
• Which statement about the Atmospheric Boundary Layer is true?
• Which statement correctly lists the three primary elements of a UAS?
• Which sensor primarily serves as a compass by measuring the Earth's magnetic field?
• Receiving information critical to the operation of an aircraft is a function of______________.
• Which term describes a set of standards guiding appropriate conduct in professional settings?
• Which type of radio signal allows data to be transmitted simultaneously back and forth, like a phone?
• Which concept includes open and positive communication, mutual agreement of priorities, and actively working together to complete tasks?
• Which performance parameter is described as lower due to overweight?
• What mnemonic can help remote pilots choose the correct course of action?
• The primary function of a Ground Control Station (GCS) is to _______.
• Which concept involves a systematic approach to determining the best response to a change?
• Which statement describes Schedule maintenance?
• In addition to FAR, what other rules should remote pilots learn?
• Which device on a UAS provides attitude information such as roll, pitch, and yaw?
• Which option best completes the sentence: Leaders should ______ goals and ____________ tasks that match individual team members' abilities with requirements?
• Which level has 90 days of experience and is described as prioritizing tasks and workloads?
• The technology that enables unmanned aircraft systems to sense other aircraft and obstacles is known as 'Global Positioning'.
• Do the laws of physics and aerodynamics apply equally to quadcopters and fixed-wing aircraft?
• All airmen, including UAS remote pilots, are supposed to check the ___ for hazards and TFRs.
• Which meteorological phenomenon should you anticipate below cumulus clouds?
• ADM is an important part of any UAS remote pilot's _____ training.
• If a sudden anomaly occurs on a display but attention is elsewhere, this is an example of which phenomenon?
• The elevator's function in fixed-wing aircraft is to.
• Analytical Responses are also known as what?
• Which technology provides global positioning data via satellites?
• Which service provides preflight briefings, flight plan processing, inflight advisory services, search and rescue initiation, and assistance to aircraft in emergencies?
• Which system uses satellites to calculate the aircraft's speed over ground, headings, and rate of climb?
• Which sensor's readings are used to determine altitude and airspeed by measuring atmospheric pressure?
• Which control surface, usually hinged to the tail, induces a pitching moment around the lateral axis by moving up or down?
• Which term describes a data link that allows data to be transmitted in both directions at the same time?
• A waypoint is a geographic location where the Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (UAV) transitions through as part of a flight path.
• Which component provides data by detecting energy in a remote sensing system?
• Which is the sensor's main function in a remote sensing system?
• What term describes a person who is involved in the overall action but is removed from the control loop, allowing autonomous systems to function with infrequent or no human intervention?
• Information processing that occurs automatically when perceiving stimuli is called ______.
• Which of the following is an attribute of professionals?
• Buys Ballot's Law states that in the Northern Hemisphere, with your back to the wind, the low-pressure will be located relative to you on which side?
• A helicopter is a type of which aircraft?
• Which term describes the bouncing back of a radio wave when it hits a surface?
• Stratiform and cirrus clouds can foretell frontal passage several ______ in advance.
• What is a taxiway?
• Which statement is true about night operations under Part 107?
• What are the four basic components of unmanned aircraft?
• Yaw is rotation about which axis?
• Which fog forms when near-surface air is moved horizontally over a cooler underlying surface?
• FAA approval, known as ________ is needed for unmanned aircraft systems to operate in specific airspace for a defined purpose.
• Which device measures angular velocity to help stabilize aircraft?
• What is the purpose of proper anti-collision lighting on a sUAS?
• A pilot control box (PCB) is a what in the drone control setup?
• Which term best describes the combination of Regulations, Relevant airspace and its management, and Personnel involved in the operation?
• To ensure the proper weight and balance of the sUAS you are flying, check_____________
• The way the remote pilot interacts with the machine (sometimes called a ___) is an important part in understanding and controlling the aircraft.
• Which statement about lithium-based batteries is true?
• Warm air advances only when cold air retreats, so a warm front moves toward which air mass?
• Which fixed-wing aircraft control surface can induce a moment around the lateral axis?
• What does IFR stand for in aviation terminology?
• Which statement captures the role of ethics in professional practice?
• Cumulus clouds, in the absence of extensive vertical development, are typically associated with what weather?
• True or False: Increasing frequency can increase data throughput because carriers support more cycles per second.
• Which statement best describes Adverse Physiological State?
• Which factor primarily affects lift at a given airspeed and angle of attack as altitude changes?
• What process manages and improves an aviation-based system?
• How will stall speed be affected by being overweight?
• What is a geographic location programmed in sequence for a route of flight?
• Poor Perception is defined as which of the following?
• Which low, flat cloud may cover the sky and produce drizzle?
• An airport with an operating control tower will have other pilots maintain what to prevent runway incursions and midair collisions?
• Observing the movement of clouds can provide insight into the wind's what at that level?
• What is the primary difference between LOS and BLOS communications?
• What term describes data transmitted by the uplink stream?
• How long does the FAA generally take to review and decide on a waiver application for a drone operation?
• Which statement defines Professionalism?
• Which organization regulates airspace designations such as Prohibited, Restricted, Warning, MOA, and TFRs?
• According to Bernoulli's principle, when the speed of a fluid increases, what happens to its pressure?
• Which fog occurs when a warm and moist underlying surface evaporates additional water vapor into the overlying air and the air mass becomes saturated?
• Which term describes data sharing restricted to the crew within a GCS network?
• Precipitation static can cause inconsistent instrument readouts.
• Which statement best describes the two core components of a remote sensing system?
• Fatigue can be caused by chronic stress, inadequate crew rest, or poor diet. What is the common result?
• Which term describes the mindset that a person is immune to danger due to experience?
• Poor Timing is described as which of the following?
• In flight safety, a remote pilot should fly as what as possible from thermal plumes?
• Why is the term 'Unmanned Aircraft System' used versus terms like UAV or drone?
• What constitutes a reportable accident threshold for sUAS under FAA rules?
• What is the definition of a PIC?
• The payload camera can switch from video to infrared.
• What device provides a remote pilot data from the air vehicle to indicate a dangerous or irregular flight condition?
• What is the standard sea-level density?
• Which memory stores general knowledge about the world independent of personal identity?
• In a canard configuration, where is the canard relative to the nose?
• Which FAA authorization allows operation in restricted airspace for a defined mission?
• To determine roll, pitch, and yaw, which device is used?
• Which component of the UAS contains most of the equipment and acts as a basic structure?
• Line of Sight (LOS) communication describes a path where the signal travels without obstructions.
• Which configuration places the propeller at the rear to keep forward sensors clear?
• What best describes a Flying Wing design?
• Which level is described as able to prioritize tasks and workloads, and can perceive deviations from the normal pattern of work?
• What term describes the way radio waves move from the source antenna to the receiving end?
• Nondeclarative knowledge in the form of skills and cognitive operations cannot be consciously recollected. This describes which memory?
• A manned flight deck and a UAS remote pilot display does not have which of the following?
• Which cloud type is commonly associated with thunderstorms due to instability and tall vertical development?
• Which fog may form in advance of a warm front when warm rain falls into a layer of cold and moist air?
• Which instrument is used to measure angular accelerations around pitch, roll, and yaw axes?
• Which statement best aligns with proper risk management for UAV operations regarding data integrity during telemetry reception?
• If you crash your sUAS into a powerline causing thousands of dollars' worth of damage, by what date must you report the accident to the FAA?
• Which of the following best describes a data link with reliable signal when viewing telemetry for a drone?
• In the absence of reliable information about visibility, what is the recommended action before operating a sUAS?
• Mechanical Turbulence is produced by wind shear and obstacles.
• What is airworthiness?
• At higher altitudes, to produce the same lift, the lift surfaces must be flown faster or at higher angle of attack. The statement is:
• What is the area called where aircraft are parked or serviced, sometimes referred to as the ramp?
• Which term describes bringing stored information back into conscious awareness?
• In lost communications, what is the term for the UAV's circular pattern used to remain in the air until reacquired?
• Physiological Stress is defined as:
• Which force arises from Earth's rotation and deflects moving air to the right in the Northern Hemisphere?
• Wind shear is commonly associated with passing fronts.
• What combination is most common as power source for SUAS?
• Which option best illustrates transferring to ensure a safer operation when weather is poor?
• Radio etiquette: Before keying your transmitter, you should think about what you want to say.
• Can a sUAS be operated from a plane if the plane is flying more than 400 feet above ground level?
• Which control approach involves a robot making complex decisions and strategizing to complete tasks?
• Runway configurations may include which arrangements?
• What disposable payload device can be dropped in an area of interest and transmit environmental data for long periods?
• Radio etiquette: Make a transmission that is
• What is the name of the 30 nautical mile ring around Class B airspace that requires a transponder to transition in?
• Which of the following is a barrier to communication?
• Which cloud is described as a low, flat layer that covers the sky?
• In a drone operation, monitoring telemetry, wind indicators, and obstacle alerts simultaneously requires which type of attention?
• Which term describes the human aspect of being in the GCS and controlling the UAV?
• The primary responsibility of the launch and recovery crew is to fly the aircraft to a point where it can be handed off to another control element that will take it from there and fly the mission.
• What type of technology is required for BVLOS operations?
• What does BLOS stand for in UAV communications?
• Absorption in radio waves is best described as which phenomenon?
• Which device on a UAS relays information about RPM, position, altitude, airspeed, video images and GPS data?
• Winds aloft around high-pressure systems in the Northern Hemisphere rotate in which direction?
• Which trio of platforms are commonly used for remote sensing data collection?
• Which level is associated with 45 days of experience?
• With warm front passage, winds will shift to a more ______ direction and visibility can become ______.
• What does bps stand for in data transfer rate?
• Which mindset is most common among remote pilots who have transitioned from traditional aircraft or who have a video game background?
• Which type of data is used for obstacle avoidance in flight path planning?
• Which attitude is more common in remote pilots who have transitioned from traditional aircraft or those with video game experience?
• In Remote Control, who evaluates the situation, makes timely decisions, and performs complex and lifesaving tasks?
• What do doctors, lawyers, and engineers have in common in terms of training and credentialing?
• Which term describes the device that increases the amplitude of a signal in a wireless link?
• What is the primary purpose of Aeronautical Decision Making in UAS operations?
• What term explains the aspect of someone being in the Ground Control Station (GCS) and controlling the UAV?
• Which statement about frequency is accurate?
• The status of an aircraft including attitude, airspeed, altitude, and heading is provided through which process?
• What device on a UAS determines the roll, pitch, and yaw of the aircraft?
• Which concept refers to the rights of individuals to own and enjoy property?
• What electro-mechanical device can be used to move a control surface?
• Which sensor provides static and dynamic air pressure data used to determine airspeed and altitude?
• Which four parameters are required to calculate density altitude (true air density)?
• Induced drag is primarily caused by which aerodynamic effect?
• To measure the angular accelerations around the aircraft's pitch, roll, and yaw axes, which instrument is used?
• Pilots have a tendency to show how good they are.
• Where are weight and balance limitations documented?
• What is an advantage of Internal combustion engines?
• Psychological Stress is defined as:
• Name factors that limit datalink strength and range.
• Rule-based Errors are best described as actions that match the human's intentions but fail due to incorrect application of a rule or an inadequate plan.
• Which condition is defined as a prolonged level of stress beyond the individual's ability to cope?
• Which airspace is typically represented by solid cranberry colored rings on aeronautical charts?
• Within how many days must a remote pilot report a sUAS accident to the FAA if there is a reportable injury or property damage?
• As altitude increases, which statement is true about temperature?
• Which cloud type tends to produce continuous precipitation and appears thick and dark?
• Which statement best explains how lift is generated on an aircraft?
• Most remote-pilot decisions are described as?
• The Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) is a network of satellites orbiting the earth.
• The remote sensor pointing straight down from the aircraft in a line perpendicular to Earth's surface is known as what?
• UAS pilots should pay particular attention to ___ NOTAMs for GPS outages and TFRs.
• Which memory type enables performing tasks without conscious thought, often learned through practice?
• Which level is described as demonstrating limited ability to perceive situations outside of operating the system?
• Which factor is not typically used when determining airworthiness of a drone?
• Control stations are classified by ___.
• Which launch method corresponds to a vertical takeoff and landing capability?
• Which publication is a procedural guide to operating in the National Airspace System?
• What are the two most common types of antennas used in UAS communications?
• Which of the following is an example of Adverse Mental State?
• According to Bernoulli's principle, what happens to the pressure above the wing when air moves faster over it?
• Which cloud type is thicker and darker than stratus, yet has a similar form?
• What components comprise the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) in a UAS?
• Which item would NOT typically be a NOTAM hazard affecting UAS flights?
• Which factor is primarily responsible for producing lift on aircraft?
• What is the rudder primarily used to control?
• Which of the following is not among the factors to evaluate when assessing the safety of an operation?
• Name the three types of datalinks.
• Which type of materials is explicitly mentioned as hazardous due to temperature requirements in the hazardous materials definition?
• What is an advantage of rechargeable lithium-based batteries?
• In Class G airspace, are there any special equipment or entry requirements?
• Which of the following is a correct step in the DECIDE decision-making model?
• Do UAS use the same aerodynamic principles and design features as manned aircraft?
• How does wind speed typically change when it flows through narrow areas?
• Which factor is NOT part of the IM SAFE checklist?
• Small UAS pilots, especially with backgrounds in traditional aircraft, have a tendency to not see the importance of treating the UAS as an air vehicle, not just a tool or toy.
• Which statement best defines professionalism as used to distinguish professional occupations from others?
• What hazardous attitude can be present in people who are non-conformists?
• Automated responses in sUAS operations include which of the following?
• Commands sent by the pilot from a remote location control a robot by remote control programmed to ________ commands.
• Which term describes variability in packet arrival times in a network?
• Airworthiness is maintained by keeping the aircraft in what condition?
• The primary function of RADAR and LiDAR sensors is to
• When reviewing NOTAMs, what is a UAS remote pilot looking for?
• Short-term stress is your body's immediate reaction to a perceived threat or danger.
• Which term describes clouds formed from unstable air and often follows the diurnal cycle of solar heating?
• Which publication is a guide to enhance the knowledge and training of airmen?
• What kind of silicone is made by mixing silicone crystals and impurities together?
• Which minimums are typically associated with sUAS operations under VFR conditions in terms of altitude, visibility, and cloud clearance?
• Under Part 107, what minimum visibility and cloud clearance must a remote pilot maintain?
• Photogrammetry is used to determine which of the following from imagery?
• What happens to pressure when airspeed over a wing increases?
• Which factor primarily affects lift at a given speed as altitude changes?
• Precipitation static can cause a visible luminous discharge known as St. Elmo's Fire.
• Can a sUAS be flown from a moving aircraft if the operation area is sparsely populated?
• Which level is described as reducing reliance on standard operating procedure support guidelines, and instead make judgements based on their understanding?
• Which statement about Class B airspace entry is true?
• Which control method is described as a fixed sequence of tasks carried out by a robot or UA without real-time human input?
• Which type of information is transmitted through the downlink?
• Density altitude affects fixed-wing aircraft powered by internal combustion engines due to decreased air density and less oxygen for combustion. Which option best describes this effect?
• What is the recommended practice when operating near the highest structure at 400 ft AGL?
• Which of the following describes Poor Coordination?
• Which instrument is found in both a manned cockpit and a UAS remote pilot display?
• Leaders and followers alike should ______ acknowledge mistakes and ______.
• Which document provides information on three design and flight limitations for a UAS OEM?
• Which term describes the body's response to physical demands and strain?
• What mnemonic can help remote pilots with generating risk mitigation alternatives?
• Which of the following is an example of a barrier to communication?
• What type of drag is caused by resistance placed on the aircraft as it moves through the air?
• What are the four factors that elicit a need for the UAS remote pilot to react?
• Which type of fog is formed when cooling occurs near the ground in lower-lying areas?
• Which two elements complete the three primary elements of a UAS alongside the mechanical structure?
• Which publication is intended to enhance the knowledge and training of airmen?
• Roll is rotation about which axis?
• In the context of airworthiness decisions, the RPIC determines whether the aircraft is airworthy or suitable to conduct what type of flight?
• During the birth of unmanned aircraft, systems were designed as offensive weapons and more like cruise missiles rather than unmanned aircraft. Which statement is correct?
• Which airspace is the only airspace described as uncontrolled?
• A remote sensing system has two components. Which option correctly lists both components?
• Energy State: In addition to the planned operation, you should have a reserve of energy. What is the term used?
• What is the purpose of PPE?
• Which region of the electromagnetic spectrum is most useful for observing thermal emittance?
• Which term describes delineating geographic boundaries to enforce safe UAS operations?
• Complete the saying: ______ is what you expect, ______ is what you get.
• Which remote sensing payload can be used for tracking tagged wildlife, lost or wandering adults, or children suffering from cognitive conditions?
• Which statement is true about remote sensing systems?
• Which memory type stores the 'where and when' of life's events?
• Excessive weight on an unmanned aircraft results in which of the following performance changes?
• Which term describes the set of characteristics distinguishing professional occupations from non-professional ones?
• Which fog forms in advance of a warm front when warm rain falls into a layer of cold and moist air?
• To locate missing persons using a UAS, which type of remote sensing payload would be most appropriate?
• The primary responsibility of a launch and recovery crew is to fly the aircraft to a point where it can be handed off to another control element that will take it from there and fly the mission.
• Carrying excessive weight leads to which of the following performance changes?
• What is flight termination?
• Which type of motor is most commonly used in small SUAS propulsion?
• How many degrees of freedom can a UA move through 3-D space?
• Which portion of the electromagnetic spectrum is used to sense heat energy, spanning roughly 700 nanometers to 1 millimeter?
• In a coastal region, mid-afternoon winds can reach as great as 5-10 knots and will cease around sunset. Which statement is correct?
• The lift surfaces must be flown faster or at higher AOA at higher altitudes to produce the same amount of lift. True or False?
• What does omission error describe?
• Which airspace is uncontrolled by Air Traffic Control?
• Which active sensor is used in a remote sensing payload?
• Which fog forms when a warm, moist surface evaporates additional water vapor into the air and saturates it?
• Poor Timing is described as which of the following?
• What are some common names for unmanned, airborne robots?
• Which turbulence is caused by solar heating of the ground that creates rising pockets of air with eddies?
• How do surface winds circulate around a low-pressure system in the Northern Hemisphere?
• How can fatigue affect a remote pilot's ability to perform?
• What technology developed from the Inertial Navigation System (INS) became foundational for modern navigation?
• How far away can lightning strike from a thunderstorm?
• Which multirotor configuration uses vectored thrust to control yaw axis?
• Which term is commonly used to describe the maximum data transfer rate of a link?
• What does CTAF stand for?
• What term describes what you should have to reduce the risk of lost link?
• In a transmitter/receiver pairing, how many antennas are required on the UAS and GCS?
• A service building includes which facilities?
• Which statement best reflects the relationship between physics and aircraft types?
• Photogrammetry is used for which purpose?
• Poor Perception is primarily a deficit in which of the following?
• Which concept describes when pilots feel the need to do something, anything, immediately?
• What is the primary use of UNICOM at non-towered airports?
• What is the primary flight goal described for remote pilots?
• Which term describes a propeller placement at the front of the aircraft?
• Which atmospheric force is created when temperature differences and moisture cause horizontal variations in air pressure?
• How do surface winds circulate around a high-pressure system in the Northern Hemisphere?
• Which of the following is a common antenna type for flexible UAS coverage?
• Which level is described as beginning to complete tasks in order to achieve a goal or objective?
• An examination of the analytical ADM reveals a ___ approach to decision making.
• Information is used to ______ obstacles and risks.
• Which fog forms when the surface over which cold air flows is sufficiently cold?
• How can Visual Line-of-Sight be maintained if the remote pilot is using first-person view while flying the sUAS?
• What does Pusher configuration mean?
• New and old information is used to ______ a ______.
• Because humans have limits in perception and processing of stimuli, it is important that the UAS remote pilot ___ and correctly identify a problem.
• Articulation of different solutions with an open mind and a common purpose describes which term?
• Which facility provides preflight briefings, flight plan processing, inflight advisory services, search and rescue initiation, and assistance to aircraft in emergencies?
• What does TEAM stand for in risk management for unmanned aircraft operations?
• Why is maintenance recordkeeping recommended?
• Cumuliform clouds are formed from unstable air and are commonly associated with what daily solar cycle?
• Which three-word phrase is commonly used to describe tasks UAS aim to replace?
• Which option represents a contingency planning activity in UAV operations?
• Which three aerial platforms are best suited for remote sensing?
• By far, the best stress-coping technique is ___.
• Which statement defines Ethics?
• Point cloud derivative products can be generated using what type of sensor?
• What is produced by wind flow around obstacles such as terrain or buildings?
• Which statement best describes a typical role of the ground control station display?
• Which component detects radiation and converts it into signals in a remote sensing system?
• Which cloud type possesses characteristics of both stratus and cumulus clouds and often appears as closely spaced clusters or rolls of clouds, with clear sky in between?
• Which level has 30 days of experience as a standalone duration?
• What factor affects the location of the center of gravity?
• Perception can be influenced by the nature and capacity of what cognitive resource?
• A function of the Ground Control Station (GCS) is payload monitoring and control.
• If the temperature approaches 32F and the unmanned aircraft is flying through visible moisture in the air, what can a remote pilot expect to happen?
• Remote pilots should refrain from operating until the effects of dizziness-causing medication have ___.
• Selective Attention is the ability to focus on a specific stimulus despite the presence of distractions.
• Which is not a component of a basic Ground Data Terminal?
• How will landing distance be affected by being overweight?
• What term describes the formal guidelines that support safe and compliant drone operations?
• Which are characteristics of professionals?
• Which parameter can be adjusted to reduce lift-induced drag?
• Which device provides information about the aircraft's orientation in space, including roll, pitch, and yaw?
• Which statement best summarizes workload stress?
• Which statement about early unmanned aircraft development is true?
• One of the first UAS used Inertial Navigation System (INS) for guidance. What updated technology improved the accuracy and capability of UAS?
• What does a servo do in a UAS?
• Which statement best describes the minimum flight visibility for VFR drone operations under standard guidance?
• Remote sensing is the acquisition of information about an object without physically contacting it.
• Which statement best describes the payload in a UAS?
• Compared to objects at cooler temperatures, what EMR wavelengths are emitted from objects at higher temperatures?
• Which sensor uses mini gyroscopes and linear accelerometers to estimate velocity and position?
• The definition of hazardous materials includes materials that meet the defining criteria for hazard classes and divisions in part 173 of the subchapter. Which best describes this inclusion?
• The payload operator uses ground control station controls to manipulate the camera to zoom, pan left/right/up/down, and switch from video to infrared.
• An aircraft carrying instruments used for remote sensing is an example of a
• Which weather phenomenon may accompany precipitation falling from a cumulonimbus cloud?
• Which U.S. satellite series is commonly used to gather images of the Earth's land surface?
• Your body's response to physical demands and strain.
• To capture remote-sensing imagery, use ______ technology.
• When you map a virtual area into the UAS, you are ensuring that the air vehicle flies within what area?
• What does yawing cause the UAS to do?
• After processing sensor data, the flight control system sends adjustments to which two components?
• Which of the following is a lift-generating surface on a UAS?
• Before operating a UAS, a remote pilot should ___ their health and readiness.
• Privacy rights provide individuals with which of the following?
• Which level corresponds to 45 days of experience?
• The hazardous attitude 'Impulsive' is best described as...
• What term describes interference caused by two operators using the same or similar bandwidth?
• Which of the following is a description of the ASOS system?
• Which term describes the process of moving radio waves through space?
• Which term describes slips and lapses, where the action performed is not what was intended because the human performed the action incorrectly or forgot to perform the action?
• In Autonomous Control, what does the system do?
• Which of the following is true about the importance of the control link in UAS operation?
• Before operating a sUAS, what must a remote pilot determine about airspace?
• What is the term for the component in a remote sensing system that physically carries the sensor?
• Which level is associated with 30 days with instructor?
• True or False: A fixed-wing sUAS should be launched away from the wind.
• Which term describes interference in the radio frequency spectrum?
• Which statement best defines Distraction?
• Which performance parameter is described as limited due to overweight?
• A sUAS may transport cargo as long as the materials they carry are not hazardous and they don't cross state boundaries. Is this statement true?
• Which electromagnetic (EM) bands are used in precision agriculture applications?
• The distribution of aircraft weight affects the location of the ________.
• Maintenance scheduling aims to ensure what?
• Which performance parameter is described as poor due to overweight?
• The amount of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) emitted by an object is primarily dependent on which factor?
• UAS remote pilots should always be cautious to ___ changes to the plan.
• Which statement best describes Runways?
• Stratiform and cirrus clouds can extend several hundred miles in advance of a surface front and foretell frontal passage several ______ in advance.
• The areas known as Restricted Areas, Warning Areas, Prohibited Areas, Alert Areas, Temporary Flight Restrictions, and Military Operating Areas are examples of which kind of airspace?
• Which of the following statements about data link robustness is most accurate?
• Which consequence is most likely from neglected maintenance records?
• What antidote can be applied to the hazardous attitude of resignation?
• Under Part 107, which equipment is required for night operations?
• To operate in controlled airspace, a remote pilot must obtain what?
• Privacy rights provide individuals with what kind of expectation?
• Precipitation static can cause flawed magnetic compass readings.
• Which term describes the acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable?
• Which statement best describes a Flying Wing?
• Which airspace is indicated by thick faded magenta lines indicating transitional airspace that extends down to 700 feet AGL?
• The density of air _____ as an aircraft climbs and altitude ______.
• Which option best describes the concept of open and positive communication that aligns priorities and promotes teamwork?
• What is a geographic location programmed in sequence for a flight route, identified by latitude, longitude, and altitude?
• Sensitivity to the emotional well-being of crewmembers, awareness of nonverbal communication, and acceptance of others describe which term?
• What are the four forces that act on an aircraft?
• During pre-flight preparations, you must anticipate the event of a lost link due to radio frequency communications failure. To be ready, you can program the communication to automatically switch to ________.
• What is the gap between a remote pilot's abilities and the task requirements for controlling and monitoring the UAS?
• Which term best matches the concept of giving help when needed?
• What term establishes a communication between the GCS and the UAS?
• How is take off speed affected by being overweight?
• What type of stress is the body's immediate reaction to a perceived threat or danger?
• An example of contingency planning is a ________.
• How much vertical margin should be maintained when overflying an object?
• What is the role of a RPIC whose aircraft is pre-programmed to execute commands?
• Which term refers to the main body of a UAS that houses most equipment?
• What does a display system in a ground control station provide the remote pilot?
• Rotary-wing aircraft take off and land primarily in which two ways?
• The distance between two consecutive wave crests is called what?
• What is the maximum altitude allowed for a sUAS under Part 107?
• What document demonstrates authority to operate a sUAS commercially under Part 107?
• Induced drag is primarily associated with which aerodynamic phenomenon?
• Divided Attention is the ability or attempt to focus on multiple stimuli at the same time.
• Perception is the organization, identification, and interpretation of sensory information.
• This occurs when an object causes a wave to change direction and bend around it.
• Which option correctly lists the four core components of a UAS?
• Which statement describes a tractor configuration?
• Which sequence correctly represents the DECIDE model?
• Which type of SUAS functions best when powered by an internal combustion engine?
• Which statement about the use of prescription glasses to maintain VLOS is accurate?
• What term describes wind named for the direction or place from which it is blowing?
• Which term describes the initial registering of sensory input before interpretation?
• POSE stands for which set of elements in pre-flight risk management?
• What is a commission error?
• As a remote pilot planning an upcoming flight you use METARS for imagery-centric maps to conduct a terrain analysis.
• Which camera is an example of a passive sensor?
• The payload operator and RPIC work together to achieve what?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four factors that trigger a need for piloting reaction?
• What term describes how often imagery is captured over a given area, enabling change detection?
• Which airspace is controlled by ATC but traditional aircraft do not need ATC clearances?
• What phrase describes the three types of operations that UAS are known to improve?
• Which airspace begins above Class G and extends to 18,000 feet, unless a transitional airspace descends to 700 feet AGL, as depicted by a thick faded magenta line?
• Which frequency is used to transmit intentions to other pilots and notify position at airports without an operating control tower?
• Which memory type is best described as 'know-how' and cannot be easily verbalized?
• Which system uses sensors, computers and communication systems to automatically record and disseminate atmospheric conditions continuously at one-minute intervals?
• Repairs or Modifications: How should the work be handled?
• Which statement is true about data links used in UAS communications?
• Which force influences how the UA takes off and maintains flight?
• IM SAFE stands for which of the following statements?
• Wind shear is commonly associated with passing fronts, temperature inversions, and which cloud type?
• What term should be taken into account when choosing datalink hardware?
• Under federal hazardous materials regulations, which of the following is explicitly included in the term hazardous material?
• The device that helps keep an aircraft flying straight and level is ________.
• The person who patented the use of radio waves to remotely control vehicles is ________.
• Which phenomenon explains the apparent turning of moving air due to Earth's rotation?
• Which statement describes a disadvantage of fixed-wing UAS?
• Two factors that influence the type of datalink hardware used are:
• Today's unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are equipped with ________ that continuously monitor the aircraft's altitude, attitude, location, and speed.
• Unmanned aircraft can move through 3-D space with how many degrees of freedom?
• What term is synonymous with the apron area?
• Radio etiquette: You should listen to what the controller is saying.
• Which term refers to the real-time data stream that conveys an aircraft's current state to operators?
• How will operational range be affected by being overweight?
• Is operating a sUAS from a moving vehicle allowed under Part 107?
• In the event of lost communications, an orbit is when a UAV flies a circular pattern until reacquired.
• Where is the canard arrangement's horizontal tail located?
• Heavy drinking in as little as how many hours prior may not leave sufficient time for the remote pilot to be free from the effects?
• As altitude increases, what happens to air temperature and density?
• Which two terms describe the common meteorological saying about climate and weather?
• Which statement best describes Adverse Mental State?
• Which data types does GPS provide?
• Which four elements does the flight control system monitor?
• Which of the following is an advantage of fixed-wing UAS?
• What is used to measure the angular accelerations around the pitch, roll, and yaw axis?
• What does UNICOM stand for?
• What are the four core components of a UAS?
• Which control surface on the wing creates rolling moments?
• During UAS flight operations, who should communicate externally with guests, FAA, first responders, the customer, and/or the company while the aircraft is airborne?
• Which component is located on the back of the tail and controls yaw?
• What type of active sensor is used in a remote sensing payload?
• Which level is described as prioritizing tasks and workloads, and perceiving deviations from the normal pattern of work, and has 90 days of experience?
• The major contributing factor to lift is the tilt or angle of the airfoil. Which option identifies this factor?
• Which inventor is credited with an early remote control patent for vehicles using radio waves?