Exam quiz FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep

Question 1

At what altitude does wind shear occur?

Accepted Answer

At any altitude.

Answer

Below 5,000 feet AGL.

Answer

Above 20,000 feet MSL.

Question 2

What characterizes a temperature inversion?

Accepted Answer

Air temperature increases as altitude increases, acting like a lid on the atmosphere below.

Answer

Air temperature drops rapidly as altitude increases.

Answer

Air pressure increases with altitude.

Question 3

If a small UAS does not have a manufacturer's published weight and balance manual, what should the remote PIC do?

Accepted Answer

Develop their own process or use industry best practices to ensure the aircraft is safely loaded and balanced.

Answer

Assume the aircraft can carry any payload as long as it takes off.

Answer

The remote PIC is prohibited from flying the aircraft without a published manual.

Question 4

What is the CTAF/UNICOM frequency at Barnes County Airport?

Accepted Answer

122.8 MHz.

Answer

123.6 MHz.

Answer

122.0 MHz.

Question 5

Which of the following describes a cold front?

Accepted Answer

A mass of cold, dense, and stable air advancing and replacing a body of warmer air.

Answer

A mass of warm air replacing a mass of cold air.

Answer

Two air masses colliding and remaining stationary.

Question 6

The angle of attack is defined as the angle between the chord line of an airfoil and the:

Accepted Answer

Direction of the relative wind.

Answer

Pitch angle of the aircraft.

Answer

Rotor plane of rotation.

Question 7

How can a remote pilot check for Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) before a flight?

Accepted Answer

By checking the FAA's Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system.

Answer

By calling 911.

Answer

By reading the local newspaper.

Question 8

Standard sea level temperature is:

Accepted Answer

15°C (59°F).

Answer

10°C (50°F).

Answer

20°C (68°F).

Question 9

What is the correct UNICOM frequency to be used at Coeur d'Alene to request fuel?

Accepted Answer

122.8 MHz.

Answer

122.1/108.8 MHz.

Answer

135.075 MHz.

Question 10

A systematic approach to preflight planning should always include:

Accepted Answer

Checking weather, airspace, terrain, crew fitness, and performing a thorough inspection of the aircraft.

Answer

Only checking the weather and the drone's battery level.

Answer

Applying for a waiver for every flight.

Question 11

In a TAF, a 'TEMPO' group indicates temporary fluctuations in weather. How long do these fluctuations usually last?

Accepted Answer

Usually less than an hour, and in total less than half the time period specified.

Answer

Exactly two hours.

Answer

More than half of the entire forecast period.

Question 12

As altitude increases, what happens to the true airspeed of a fixed-wing sUAS flying at a constant indicated airspeed?

Accepted Answer

True airspeed increases because the air is less dense.

Answer

True airspeed decreases.

Answer

True airspeed remains the same.

Question 13

Which is true regarding the effect of alcohol on the human body?

Accepted Answer

Any amount of alcohol can affect a person's judgment and decision-making capacity.

Answer

Consuming an equal amount of water will accelerate the metabolization of alcohol and help a person regain their normal senses in less than 8 hours.

Answer

A minimal amount of alcohol will have no effects on a person's situational awareness and ability to make decisions.

Question 14

What does a 'P' followed by a number (e.g., P-40) indicate on a sectional chart?

Accepted Answer

A Prohibited Area.

Answer

A Parachute jump area.

Answer

A Private airport.

Question 15

During a 60-degree banked level turn, what is the approximate load factor (G-force) exerted on the aircraft?

Accepted Answer

2.0 Gs.

Answer

1.5 Gs.

Answer

1.0 G.

Question 16

Unless otherwise specified, Federal Airways include that Class E airspace extending upward from

Accepted Answer

1,200 feet above the surface up to and including 17,999 feet MSL.

Answer

700 feet above the surface up to and including 17,999 feet MSL.

Answer

the surface up to and including 18,000 feet MSL.

Question 17

The term "angle of attack" is defined as the angle between the

Accepted Answer

chord line of the wing and the relative wind.

Answer

airplane's longitudinal axis and that of the air striking the airfoil.

Answer

airplane's centerline and the relative wind.

Question 18

What is the ultimate goal of the Risk Management process?

Accepted Answer

To identify hazards, assess the degree of risk, and determine the best course of action to mitigate those risks to an acceptable level.

Answer

To eliminate all risks, making flying 100% safe.

Answer

To shift the legal liability to the client.

Question 19

During a preflight inspection, you notice your LiPo battery is slightly swollen or puffy. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Do not fly with it, safely discharge it, and dispose of it properly, as it poses a severe fire risk.

Answer

Use it for short flights only.

Answer

Compress it gently to flatten it out before flying.

Question 20

When scanning for traffic, what is the primary danger of fixing your gaze on a single point in the sky for too long?

Accepted Answer

Other aircraft may appear to blend into the background (empty-field myopia) or you may miss traffic in your peripheral vision.

Answer

You will suffer from hyperventilation.

Answer

The drone will lose its GPS signal.

Question 21

What is the minimum distance a small unmanned aircraft must remain below a cloud?

Accepted Answer

500 feet.

Answer

1,000 feet.

Answer

2,000 feet.

Question 22

During a crash, the lithium battery in your UAV is dislodged from its compartment and is found on the ground, 5 feet from the aircraft. You notice a dent in the battery, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Discard battery regardless of condition.

Answer

Assess the condition of the battery and cautiously proceed, following manufacturer's recommendations.

Answer

Perform a test flight to ensure that all items are working properly.

Question 23

What signals the beginning of the mature stage of a thunderstorm?

Accepted Answer

Precipitation falling to the surface.

Answer

The formation of an anvil cloud top.

Answer

The cessation of lightning.

Question 24

Why are surface winds generally slower and cross the isobars at an angle compared to winds aloft?

Accepted Answer

Because of surface friction from terrain, trees, and buildings.

Answer

Because the Coriolis force is stronger at the surface.

Answer

Because the air is warmer at the surface.

Question 25

How does high density altitude affect the performance of a small UAS?

Accepted Answer

It decreases performance due to reduced propeller efficiency and reduced aerodynamic lift.

Answer

It improves performance because the air is less dense.

Answer

It increases the efficiency of the battery.

Question 26

Which phase of flight is statistically the most dangerous and requires the highest level of vigilance?

Accepted Answer

Takeoff and landing.

Answer

Cruising at 400 feet.

Answer

Hovering in place.

Question 27

According to 14 CFR part 107, an sUAS is a unmanned aircraft system weighing:

Accepted Answer

Less than 55 lbs.

Answer

55 kg or less.

Answer

55 lbs or less.

Question 28

You are hired to film a major league baseball game at a stadium seating 35,000 people. Are you allowed to fly your drone over the stadium during the game?

Accepted Answer

No, a stadium TFR prohibits flights starting 1 hour before the event until 1 hour after.

Answer

Yes, as long as you stay 400 feet above the stadium.

Answer

Yes, if you obtain written permission from the stadium manager.

Question 29

Every physical process of weather is accompanied by, or is the result of, a:

Accepted Answer

Heat exchange.

Answer

Movement of air.

Answer

Pressure differential.

Question 30

On a sectional chart, you see a number like [25] inside a dashed blue box. What does this represent?

Accepted Answer

The ceiling of the Class D airspace is 2,500 feet MSL.

Answer

The length of the runway is 2,500 feet.

Answer

The minimum safe altitude is 2,500 feet AGL.

Question 31

The acronym IMSAFE is a personal checklist designed to help pilots:

Accepted Answer

Assess their own physical and mental fitness for flight.

Answer

Determine if the aircraft is airworthy.

Answer

Review emergency procedures before takeoff.

Question 32

When a control tower located on an airport within Class D airspace ceases operation for the day, what happens to the airspace?

Accepted Answer

The airspace reverts to Class E or a combination of Class E and G airspace.

Answer

The airspace remains Class D airspace.

Answer

The airspace becomes a Restricted Area.

Question 33

If your drone loses communication link with the control station, this is known as a:

Accepted Answer

Lost link.

Answer

Flyaway.

Answer

System failure.

Question 34

In the sectional chart below, what kind of airspace is enclosed by the hash-marked magenta border?

Accepted Answer

Military Operations Area.

Answer

Restricted Area.

Answer

Temporary Flight Restriction.

Question 35

Who is responsible for determining the appropriate maintenance schedule for a small UAS?

Accepted Answer

The manufacturer, or the Remote PIC if no manufacturer schedule exists.

Answer

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Answer

A certified aviation mechanic.

Question 36

Which of the following operations requires a special waiver from the FAA?

Accepted Answer

Operating a small UAS simultaneously with another small UAS from a single control station.

Answer

Flying a small UAS during daylight hours.

Answer

Flying a small UAS over a sparsely populated area from a moving vehicle.

Question 37

The visual observer (VO) must:

Accepted Answer

Be able to see the aircraft with their own eyes without the use of binoculars or cameras.

Answer

Hold a Part 107 certificate.

Answer

Stand exactly next to the Remote PIC at all times.

Question 38

Which weather conditions should a remote pilot consider primarily because they severely degrade lithium battery performance?

Accepted Answer

Sub-freezing temperatures.

Answer

High humidity.

Answer

High temperatures.

Question 39

If you see a faded magenta band on a sectional chart, what does it indicate about the Class E airspace?

Accepted Answer

Class E airspace begins at 700 feet AGL.

Answer

Class E airspace begins at the surface.

Answer

Class E airspace begins at 1,200 feet AGL.

Question 40

Which of the following is a characteristic of an unstable air mass?

Accepted Answer

Good surface visibility and turbulence.

Answer

Poor surface visibility and smooth air.

Answer

Continuous, steady precipitation.

Question 41

A small UA must be operated in a manner which

Accepted Answer

does not endanger the life or property of another.

Answer

requires more than one visual observer.

Answer

never exceeds 200 feet AGL.

Question 42

One weather phenomenon which will always occur when flying across a front is a change in the

Accepted Answer

wind direction.

Answer

stability of the air mass.

Answer

type of precipitation.

Question 43

What action should a remote PIC take to maintain the safety of the airspace if they spot a manned aircraft approaching their operating area?

Accepted Answer

Yield the right-of-way and safely maneuver the sUAS away from the manned aircraft.

Answer

Maintain altitude and speed, as manned aircraft must avoid drones.

Answer

Turn on anti-collision lights to warn the manned aircraft.

Question 44

What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms?

Accepted Answer

High humidity, lifting force, and unstable conditions.

Answer

Lifting force, moist air, and extensive cloud cover.

Answer

High humidity, high temperature, and cumulus clouds.

Question 45

Runway numbers are determined by:

Accepted Answer

The magnetic heading of the runway, rounded to the nearest 10 degrees and dropping the last zero.

Answer

The length of the runway in hundreds of feet.

Answer

The true heading of the runway.

Question 46

Low-level turbulence can occur and icing can become hazardous in which type of fog?

Accepted Answer

Steam fog.

Answer

Upslope fog.

Answer

Rain-induced fog.

Question 47

The CAUTION box denotes what hazard to aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Unmarked balloon on cable to 3,008 feet MSL.

Answer

Unmarked blimp hangars at 300 feet MSL.

Answer

Unmarked balloon on cable to 3,008 feet AGL.

Question 48

What visual cue can a remote pilot use to anticipate the presence of a microburst?

Accepted Answer

A rain shaft descending from a thunderstorm, especially if the rain evaporates before hitting the ground (virga), combined with a ring of blowing dust at the surface.

Answer

A perfectly clear, blue sky.

Answer

A layer of flat, low-lying stratus clouds.

Question 49

Are remote pilots allowed to fly a small UAS in a Prohibited Area?

Accepted Answer

No, flights are prohibited for national security or other reasons.

Answer

Yes, with ATC authorization.

Answer

Yes, if flying under 400 feet AGL.

Question 50

What is the required flight visibility for a remote pilot operating an unmanned aircraft near the Plantation Airport (JYL)?

Accepted Answer

3 statute miles.

Answer

1 statute mile.

Answer

5 statute miles.

Question 51

If the Center of Gravity (CG) is too far forward, how does it affect the flight characteristics of an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

It makes the aircraft nose-heavy, requiring more back-pressure or elevator trim to maintain level flight.

Answer

It increases the maximum flight time.

Answer

It decreases the stalling speed.

Question 52

If you are flying your sUAS and observe a sudden wind shift from a steady southerly breeze to a gusty northwest wind, accompanied by a drop in temperature, what has likely passed?

Accepted Answer

A cold front.

Answer

A warm front.

Answer

A high-pressure center.

Question 53

When an aircraft's center of gravity is located forward of the forward CG limit, the aircraft:

Accepted Answer

Will be highly stable, but will require more elevator pressure to raise the nose, decreasing performance.

Answer

Is highly unstable and difficult to control.

Answer

Will stall at a lower airspeed.

Question 54

Sea breezes are caused by:

Accepted Answer

The fact that land heats faster than water during the day, causing air to rise over the land and cooler air from the water to flow in.

Answer

The rotation of the Earth pulling ocean currents inland.

Answer

The fact that water heats faster than land during the day.

Question 55

What does a 'broken' (BKN) cloud layer mean in a METAR report?

Accepted Answer

5/8 to 7/8 of the sky is covered by clouds, which constitutes a ceiling.

Answer

1/8 to 2/8 of the sky is covered by clouds.

Answer

3/8 to 4/8 of the sky is covered by clouds.

Question 56

If the center of gravity on your aircraft is too far aft (rearward), what is the likely result?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft will have difficulty recovering from a stalled position.

Answer

The aircraft will have increased airspeed.

Answer

The aircraft will not be able to maintain a constant turn.

Question 57

What is an Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)?

Accepted Answer

An area of airspace over land or water, extending upward from the surface, within which the ready identification, the location, and the control of aircraft are required in the interest of national security.

Answer

An area over a military base where drones are shot down.

Answer

Airspace designated exclusively for military drone training.

Question 58

To ensure that the unmanned aircraft center of gravity (CG) limits are not exceeded, follow the aircraft loading instructions specified in the:

Accepted Answer

Pilot's Operating Handbook or UAS Flight Manual.

Answer

Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).

Answer

Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook.

Question 59

Which airspace is generally designated from the surface to 10,000 feet MSL surrounding the nation's busiest airports?

Accepted Answer

Class B airspace.

Answer

Class C airspace.

Answer

Class D airspace.

Question 60

What are the characteristics of stable air?

Accepted Answer

Poor visibility and steady precipitation.

Answer

Poor visibility and intermittent precipitation.

Answer

Good visibility and steady precipitation.

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