Exam quiz EASA Drone License A2

Question 1

If you are forced to operate your drone under the A3 subcategory rules, what is the minimum required distance from residential, commercial, industrial, or recreational areas?

Accepted Answer

At least 150 metres

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30 metres

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500 metres

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1000 metres

Question 2

What does 'Altitude' typically mean when referenced in EASA Open category regulations (e.g., the 120 m limit)?

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Height Above Ground Level (AGL), measured from the closest point of the Earth's surface directly beneath the drone

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Altitude above mean sea level (AMSL)

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The distance from the pilot's remote controller

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The altitude recorded by the drone's internal barometer at take-off

Question 3

What is the purpose of the Barometer in a drone's flight controller?

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It measures atmospheric pressure to determine and maintain the drone's altitude

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It senses humidity to avoid flying in rain

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It detects the direction of magnetic north

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It records the ambient noise of the motors

Question 4

The presence of a prohibited or restricted zone should lead the remote pilot to:

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comply with the published conditions, or refrain from flying if they cannot be met

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simply fly lower without any further checks

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switch off geo-awareness

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rely only on an outdated screenshot

Question 5

A 'Maritime Polar' (mP) air mass is characterized by being:

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Cool and moist, often bringing cloudy, damp weather

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Hot and dry

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Bitterly cold and extremely dry

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Warm and moist

Question 6

According to EASA, how is an 'assembly of people' defined?

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A gathering where people are so closely packed that their possibility to freely escape the drone is limited

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Any group of 10 or more people

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People walking in a public park

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Only people attending a ticketed or organized commercial event

Question 7

If uninvolved persons enter the intended operational volume, the remote pilot must:

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adjust or abort the flight to re-establish a safe distance

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continue unchanged, provided the battery is sufficient

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descend over them in order to finish the mission faster

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disable the automatic return-to-home function

Question 8

What is the primary factor you must evaluate to determine the 'Ground Risk' of your operation?

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The density of uninvolved people in the overflown area and the potential for the drone to impact them in case of a failure

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The presence of other drones in the same airspace

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The softness of the grass in the landing zone

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The radio frequency used by the remote controller

Question 9

A limitation of optical obstacle avoidance sensors is that they:

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Struggle to detect thin objects (like power lines or bare branches), transparent surfaces (like glass or water), and require adequate ambient light to function

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Only work at night

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Drain the battery in less than 5 minutes

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Automatically report the pilot to the authorities if disabled

Question 10

Which component in the drone's flight controller uses the Earth's magnetic field to determine the aircraft's heading?

Accepted Answer

The Magnetometer (Compass)

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The Barometer

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The Gyroscope

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The Accelerometer

Question 11

How does 'Steam Fog' differ from 'Advection Fog'?

Accepted Answer

Steam fog forms when very cold air moves over warmer water; Advection fog forms when warm, moist air moves over a colder surface

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Steam fog only happens in the desert; Advection fog only happens in cities

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Steam fog is caused by pollution; Advection fog is pure water vapour

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There is no difference; they are two names for the same phenomenon

Question 12

When flying in high winds, the battery consumption will:

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Increase significantly as the flight controller draws more power to the motors to maintain stability and position against the wind

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Decrease due to wind cooling

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Remain exactly the same as in calm conditions

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Stop entirely if the drone enters a glide

Question 13

In a METAR report, what does the wind indication 'VRB03KT' mean?

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Wind direction is Variable, blowing at a speed of 3 knots

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Very Rough Breezes at 30 knots

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Visibility Reduced Below 3 Kilometers

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Vertical wind blowing down at 3 knots

Question 14

In the event of a lost radio control link, what parameter must a remote pilot verify is set correctly BEFORE taking off?

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The Failsafe/Return to Home (RTH) altitude and the accurately recorded Home Point

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The color balance of the camera

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The volume of the controller's speaker

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The formatting of the SD card

Question 15

The operation's documentation must, as a minimum, include:

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the intended operating areas, the identified risks and the chosen mitigation measures

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only the commercial name of the UAS

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only the number of photos expected

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a general authorisation valid everywhere

Question 16

Choosing a time of day when fewer people are around is best described as:

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An operational measure that reduces the exposure of uninvolved persons

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A requirement that applies only to class C0 UAS

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Of no value in the A2 subcategory

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A way to operate without a class identification label

Question 17

How does the wind gradient affect a drone descending to land in windy conditions?

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As the drone descends into slower air near the ground, its aerodynamic lift may suddenly decrease, requiring the pilot to apply more throttle to prevent a hard landing

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The drone will experience a sudden increase in wind speed near the ground

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The wind gradient will push the drone upwards

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It causes the drone's compass to spin

Question 18

What is a 'Rotor Cloud'?

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A turbulent, rolling cloud found at the lower levels of a mountain wave system, indicating extreme, hazardous turbulence

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A cloud created by the spinning rotors of a heavy drone

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A harmless, flat cloud found over the ocean

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A cloud formed strictly by industrial pollution

Question 19

What is the purpose of 'cell balancing' when charging a multi-cell LiPo battery?

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To ensure that all individual cells within the pack reach and maintain the exact same voltage, preventing overcharging and extending battery life

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To physically balance the weight of the battery inside the drone

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To distribute the power evenly between the drone's motors

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To convert direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC)

Question 20

A UAS-zone map or app should be used:

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with up-to-date data and complemented by actual observation of the site

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only once, when the drone is purchased

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only after an incident has occurred

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as a substitute for all A2 'open' subcategory rules

Question 21

What is the key difference between an 'automatic' flight and an 'autonomous' flight under EASA definitions?

Accepted Answer

In an automatic flight, the pilot can intervene at any time; in an autonomous flight, the drone operates without the possibility of pilot intervention

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Automatic flights are illegal, while autonomous flights are permitted

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There is no difference; the terms are completely interchangeable

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Autonomous flights require a C1 drone, while automatic flights require a C2 drone

Question 22

In Human Factors, what defines a pilot's 'Situational Awareness'?

Accepted Answer

The accurate perception of the flight environment, understanding its meaning, and projecting its status into the near future

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The ability to manually solder broken electronics in the field

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Knowing the exact serial number of the drone's motors

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The process of memorizing the user manual

Question 23

When flying a drone over large bodies of water, what visual illusion is a pilot most susceptible to?

Accepted Answer

Loss of depth perception and altitude estimation due to the lack of distinct visual references on the surface

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The drone appearing to spin backwards

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The sun appearing to set faster than normal

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Color blindness causing red and green lights to merge

Question 24

An unexpected gust near obstacles should lead the remote pilot to:

Accepted Answer

increase the safety distances or abort the mission if control becomes uncertain

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move closer to the facades for shelter

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fly closer to people to see better

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switch off the wind warnings

Question 25

In Human Factors, what does the 'IMSAFE' checklist stand for?

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Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Emotion - a self-assessment to ensure the pilot is fit to fly

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Internal Motors, Sensors, Altitude, Frequencies, ESCs

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Immediate Safety Measures And Flight Emergencies

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It is a standard checklist for formatting the SD card

Question 26

What is the 'KV rating' of a brushless multirotor motor?

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A constant representing the Motor Velocity; it dictates how many Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) the motor will turn per 1 Volt applied with no load

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The Kilovolt capacity of the motor

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The maximum weight the motor can lift in kilograms

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The kinetic variance of the propeller

Question 27

When working with a Visual Observer (VO), 'closed-loop communication' means:

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The VO sends a message, and the pilot verbally repeats or confirms it to ensure it was understood correctly

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Using a secret code to speak

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Only communicating via text message

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Talking while standing in a circle

Question 28

How can a legacy UAS without a class identification label and weighing 900 g operate today under EASA Open category rules?

Accepted Answer

It must operate in the A3 subcategory, far from people and at least 150 metres from residential, commercial, industrial or recreational areas

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It can fly freely in the A1 subcategory over isolated people

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It is permanently banned from flying in the Open category

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It requires a Specific category authorisation for every flight

Question 29

To operate in the Open A2 subcategory, what training must the remote pilot complete?

Accepted Answer

The A1/A3 certificate, plus practical self-training, and an additional A2 theoretical exam

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Only a practical flight test with a certified instructor

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A 10-hour simulator course

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No training is required if the drone weighs less than 4 kg

Question 30

A drone operator wants to conduct a flight right next to a busy highway. What is the primary risk?

Accepted Answer

A drone malfunction could cause it to fall into high-speed traffic, potentially causing a major traffic accident and severe injuries

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The cars will block the GPS signal

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The exhaust from the cars will melt the drone's propellers

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The drone will be pulled into the highway by magnetism

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