Exam quiz EASA Drone License A2

Question 1

Continuous observation of the surroundings serves in particular to:

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detect uninvolved persons arriving and adapt the mission accordingly

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replace the need to check the UAS geographical zones

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automatically extend the battery endurance

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allow flight above 120 m

Question 2

If a pilot incorrectly sets the altimeter to a higher QNH than the actual local pressure, how will this affect the drone's perceived altitude?

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The altimeter will indicate a higher altitude than the drone's actual height above sea level

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The altimeter will show zero at all times

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The drone will automatically switch to GPS altitude only

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The altimeter will indicate a lower altitude than the actual height

Question 3

What happens if you fly from an area of high atmospheric pressure into an area of low pressure without updating your barometric altimeter?

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The altimeter will read higher than your true altitude, meaning the drone is physically lower to the ground than the pilot thinks (High to Low, look out below)

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The altimeter will read lower than your true altitude

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The drone's motors will automatically shut down

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The drone will experience a sudden loss of radio signal

Question 4

In A2, the minimum horizontal distance may be reduced to as little as 5 m only when:

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the low-speed mode is active and the situation remains compatible with safety.

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the remote pilot is flying above 120 m.

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the UAS has no class marking.

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the area is busier than expected.

Question 5

The emergency motor cut-off should only be used when:

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it reduces the overall risk compared with continuing the flight

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the video image is not stable enough

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the remote pilot wants to save battery

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the UAS is positioned over an assembly of people

Question 6

A flight near a busy road must be prepared so that:

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a loss of control would not endanger the road users

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the airflow from the vehicles can be used to advantage

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a better mobile network connection is obtained

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overflying the vehicles is made easier

Question 7

If a METAR reports '+RA', the pilot should expect:

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Heavy Rain, which can degrade visibility, overwhelm the drone's weather sealing, and add water weight to the airframe

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Light Rain

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No Rain

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Freezing Rain

Question 8

What is the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)?

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A belt of low pressure near the equator where the trade winds of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres meet, characterized by intense convective activity and thunderstorms

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The magnetic boundary between the North and South poles

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The layer of ozone protecting the Earth

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A high-altitude jet stream over Europe

Question 9

What is the primary function of the drone's IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit)?

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It measures specific force, angular rate, and magnetic fields to keep the flight controller informed of the drone's attitude and acceleration

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It connects the remote controller to the GPS satellites

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It regulates the voltage flowing from the battery to the motors

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It records the video feed from the camera

Question 10

What does 'MSL' stand for in aviation altimetry?

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Mean Sea Level

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Maximum Safe Limit

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Minimum Sector Level

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Meteorological Standard Level

Question 11

In aviation meteorology, 'Wind Shear' is defined as:

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A sudden, drastic change in wind speed and/or direction over a very short vertical or horizontal distance

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A gradual change in wind direction over several days

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The friction caused by wind hitting the drone's propellers

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A constant, steady breeze from the ocean

Question 12

How does 'Advection Fog' typically form?

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When moist, warm air is blown horizontally over a colder surface (like cold water or snow) and cools to its dew point

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When a thunderstorm collapses

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By the rapid heating of a concrete runway

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Only at altitudes above 10,000 feet

Question 13

What is a 'Squall Line'?

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A narrow band of high winds and severe thunderstorms, often forming just ahead of a fast-moving cold front

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The line marking the boundary of a restricted airspace

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A line of calm weather directly behind a warm front

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The path a drone takes when performing an automatic grid survey

Question 14

If you are operating a drone near a large steel bridge or a high-voltage power line, what component is most likely to experience severe interference?

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The magnetometer (compass), potentially causing the drone to lose orientation or initiate a 'toilet-bowl' effect

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The barometer (altitude sensor)

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The optical obstacle avoidance cameras

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The propeller blades

Question 15

Why is knowing the 'Freezing Level' altitude critical for winter drone operations?

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Flying into visible moisture (clouds/fog) at or above this altitude will result in rapid structural icing, which destroys lift and causes crashes

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It tells the pilot when the battery will shut down

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It determines how fast the drone can fly

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It is where the airspace automatically becomes Class A

Question 16

The remote pilot must avoid abrupt manoeuvres near people because they:

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can increase speed, drift and the difficulty of keeping the aircraft under control

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always reduce the kinetic energy of an impact

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are mandatory in the A2 subcategory

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make the flight more visible to the authorities

Question 17

What does 'mAh' stand for on a drone's Lithium Polymer (LiPo) battery?

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Milliampere-hour, which indicates the battery's energy storage capacity

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Maximum Aerodynamic Hover

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Motor Ampere Hertz, defining the motor rotation speed

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Minimum Altitude Height

Question 18

If an altimeter is set to 'QFE', what will it read when the aircraft is sitting on the runway?

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Zero; QFE provides height above that specific airfield or ground level

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The elevation of the airport above mean sea level

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1013 feet

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The density altitude

Question 19

During which stage of a thunderstorm is the iconic 'anvil' top most likely to form?

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The Mature stage, when the updraft hits the tropopause and spreads out horizontally

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The Cumulus stage

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The Dissipating stage

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Before the cloud even begins to form

Question 20

An 'Absolutely Stable' atmosphere is characterized by:

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A temperature lapse rate that is less than the moist adiabatic lapse rate, meaning any displaced air parcel will tend to return to its original position (resists upward motion)

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Continuous, severe thunderstorms

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Winds exceeding 50 knots

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A complete absence of clouds forever

Question 21

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

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The Magnetometer (Compass)

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The Barometer

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The Gyroscope

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The Accelerometer

Question 22

What is the function of the Direct Remote Identification (Remote ID) system on a drone?

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It locally broadcasts the drone's serial number, position, altitude, and the pilot's location to authorities and the public

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It allows the manufacturer to remotely control the drone during an emergency

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It is a sensor used strictly to avoid mid-air collisions with birds

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It records high-definition video onto an encrypted cloud server

Question 23

If your drone operation causes a serious injury to a person, you are legally required to:

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Immediately report the incident to the relevant national aviation safety authority and emergency services

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Delete all flight logs

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Offer them financial compensation directly

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Confiscate their mobile phone if they recorded it

Question 24

In a METAR report, what does the cloud abbreviation 'TCU' stand for?

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Towering Cumulus; a cloud of significant vertical development that often precedes a cumulonimbus (CB) and indicates strong updrafts

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Thick Cloud Underlayer

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Total Cloud Umbrella

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Thin Cirrus Uplift

Question 25

What is the maximum take-off mass (MTOM) allowed for a UAS operating in the Open A2 subcategory with a C2 class identification label?

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Up to 4 kg

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Less than 250 g

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Up to 900 g

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Up to 25 kg

Question 26

Taking off from an unstable or dusty surface can:

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promote a loss of control or damage the propellers and sensors

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improve the GNSS accuracy

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remove the need for a clear take-off area

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automatically reduce the A2 safety distance

Question 27

Which of these is a correct step in a pre-flight physical inspection?

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Spinning the motors by hand while unpowered to check for grit, resistance, or damaged bearings

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Bending the propellers as hard as possible to test flexibility

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Washing the drone's flight controller with soap and water

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Short-circuiting the battery to ensure the failsafe works

Question 28

Where on Earth is the 'Coriolis Effect' (which deflects moving air) at its strongest?

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At the North and South Poles

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At the Equator

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At 45 degrees latitude

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Over the Pacific Ocean exclusively

Question 29

Insurance for drone operations is:

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Mandatory in most EASA member states to cover third-party liability (damages to people or property)

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Completely optional for all recreational flights

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Only required if the drone weighs more than 25 kg

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Provided for free by the drone manufacturer upon registration

Question 30

Following an impact or a hard landing, the correct action is to:

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Inspect the UAS before any further flight

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Take off again immediately if the camera still works

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Switch off the flight logs

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Disregard the event if no public is present

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