Exam quiz FAA Drone Quiz

Question 1

This methodology or principle is what drone pilots should exercise to anticipate potential hazards and enact preventive or mitigating measures.

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Risk Management

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Safety Management System

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Crew Resource Management

Question 2

What effect does high density altitude, as compared to low density altitude, have on propeller efficiency and why?

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Efficiency is reduced because the propeller exerts less force at high density altitudes than at low density altitudes.

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Efficiency is increased due to less friction on the propeller blades.

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Efficiency is reduced due to the increased force of the propeller in the thinner air.

Question 3

When approaching taxiway holding lines from the side with the continuous lines, the pilot

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may continue taxiing.

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should not cross the lines without ATC clearance.

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should continue taxiing until all parts of the aircraft have crossed the lines.

Question 4

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

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The aircraft will have difficulty recovering from a stalled position

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The aircraft will have increased airspeed

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The aircraft will not be able to maintain a constant turn

Question 5

The "yellow demarcation bar" marking indicates

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runway with a displaced threshold that precedes the runway.

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the beginning of available runway for landing on the approach

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a hold line from a taxiway to a runway.

Question 6

The "runway hold position" sign denotes

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an entrance to runway from a taxiway.

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an area protected for an aircraft approaching a runway.

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intersecting runways.

Question 7

You had several drinks yesterday and are experiencing a hangover today. Even though the last drink was over 8 hours ago, would you still be allowed to conduct commercial drone flight operations today?

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No, a hangover is a form of impairment from alcohol consumption

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Yes, as long as you are not in a drunken state, you are allowed to conduct UAV operations

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Yes, how you feel doesn't matter as much as meeting the 8-hour rule

Question 8

The CAUTION box denotes what hazard to aircraft?

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Unmarked balloon on cable to 3,008 feet MSL

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Unmarked blimp hangars at 300 feet MSL

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Unmarked balloon on cable to 3,008 feet AGL

Question 9

What are typical characteristics of unstable air?

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Good visibility and showery precipitation

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Continuous, steady precipitation

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Fog and haze

Question 10

This sign is a visual clue that

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warns the pilot of approaching taxiway "B."

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confirms the aircraft's location to be on taxiway "B."

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indicates "B" holding area is ahead.

Question 11

What is the CTAF frequency at Garrison (D05)?

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122.9

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118.675

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193.7

Question 12

What are the characteristics of stable air?

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Poor visibility and intermittent precipitation

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Poor visibility and steady precipitation

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Good visibility and steady precipitation

Question 13

What increases the load factor on a fixed wing airplane?

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Level turn

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Power off stall

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Steady state climb

Question 14

When flying near the Mason Jewett Airport, which frequency should be used as the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) when scanning for air traffic activity?

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122.7

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122.4

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119.425

Question 15

The arrows that appear on the end of the north/south runway indicate that the area

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cannot be used for landing, but may be used for taxiing and takeoff.

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is usable for taxiing, takeoff, and landing.

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may be used only for taxiing.

Question 16

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?

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

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Discard battery regardless of condition

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

Question 17

While checking out your planned area of operations on a sectional chart, you notice that gray arrows nearby labeled “VR1667” and “VR1668.” Do these symbols represent a hazard to your operations?

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Yes, these indicate military exercises at below 1500 feet AGL

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No, these only indicate the groundspeed of aircraft passing by the area

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No, these indicate military exercises at above 1500 feet AGL

Question 18

You have received a job to survey an area that happens to fall within Class C airspace. Which of the following must you do before starting the operations?

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Request for airspace authorization via LAANC or the FAA DroneZone

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Submit a plan for risks and mitigating measures to the FAA

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Contact the relevant air traffic control (ATC) facility.

Question 19

What is the effect on the propeller efficiency of low density altitude?

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Propeller efficiency is increased

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There is no effect on propeller efficiency

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Propeller efficiency is decreased

Question 20

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

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55 kg or less.

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Less than 55 lbs.

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55 lbs or less

Question 21

Identify the airspace over Tomlinson Airport (8J7)

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A. Class G airspace - surface up to but not including 1,200 feet AGL, Class E airspace - 1,200 feet AGL up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL.

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Class G airspace - surface up to but not including 700 feet MSL, Class E airspace - 700 feet to 14,500 feet MSL

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Class G airspace - surface up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL

Question 22

If an unmanned aircraft weighs 45 pounds, what approximate weight would the aircraft structure be required to support during a 45° banked turn while maintaining altitude?

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63 pounds.

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72 pounds.

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45 pounds.

Question 23

Which statement about longitude and latitude is true?

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Lines of longitude cross the Equator at right angles.

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The 0° line of latitude passes through Greenwich, England.

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Lines of longitude are parallel to the Equator.

Question 24

The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based on

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the instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established.

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the number of airports that lie within the Class D airspace.

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5 statute miles from the geographical center of the primary airport.

Question 25

Which weather phenomenon is always associated with a thunderstorm?

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Lightning

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Hail

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Heavy rain

Question 26

At what altitude does wind shear occur?

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At any altitude

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Below 5,000 feet AGL

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Above 20,000 feet MSL

Question 27

How are the weather conditions at Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) best described?

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Visibility of 16 statute miles, wind speed of 5 knots

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Scattered clouds at 700 feet, temperature of 16 °C

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Wind coming from NE, visibility obscured by fog

Question 28

If an unmanned airplane weighs 33 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 30° banked turn while maintaining altitude?

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38 pounds.

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47 pounds.

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34 pounds.

Question 29

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

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

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

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

Question 30

A pilot should be able to overcome the symptoms or avoid future occurrences of hyperventilation by

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slowing the breathing rate, breathing into a bag, or talking aloud.

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increasing the breathing rate in order to increase lung ventilation.

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closely monitoring the flight instruments to control the airplane.

Question 31

Use the acronym IMSAFE before operating your sUAS to

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make sure you as the remote pilot are fit for the flight

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preflight your sUAS

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A. make sure you meet all regulatory requirements

Question 32

According to 14 CFR part 107, the responsibility to inspect the small UAS to ensure it is in a safe operating condition rests with the

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remote pilot-in-command.

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visual observer.

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owner of the small UAS.

Question 33

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

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5 statute miles

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1 statute mile.

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3 statute miles

Question 34

Responsibility for collision avoidance in an alert area rests with

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Air Traffic Control

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all pilots

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the controlling agency

Question 35

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

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airplanes longitudinal axis and that of the air striking the airfoil.

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airplane's centerline and the relative wind.

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chord line of the wing and the relative wind

Question 36

What does the outbound destination sign identify?

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Identifies entrance to the runway from a taxiway

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Identifies runway on which an aircraft is located

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Identifies direction to take-off runways.

Question 37

Which factor would tend to increase the density altitude at a given airport?

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An increase in ambient temperature.

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An increase in barometric pressure.

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A decrease in relative humidity.

Question 38

What does the latitude line at point 4 measure?

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The degrees of latitude north and south from the equator

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The degrees of latitude east and west of the line that passes through Greenwich, England

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The degrees of latitude east and west of the Prime Meridian

Question 39

A temperature inversion would most likely result in which weather condition?

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An increase in temperature as altitude is increased.

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Clouds with extensive vertical development above an inversion aloft.

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Good visibility in the lower levels of the atmosphere and poor visibility above an inversion aloft.

Question 40

A small UA must be operated in a manner which

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requires more than one visual observer.

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does not endanger the life or property of another

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never exceeds 200 feet AGL

Question 41

What is the purpose of a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF)?

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For manned aircraft pilots to self-announce their positions in and around non-towered airports

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For remote PICs to communicate with one another during flight operations

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For ATC to monitor all uncontrolled airspace

Question 42

How often does the drone pilot need to inspect their drone to ensure that it is in good working condition?

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Daily

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Monthly

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Before each flight

Question 43

A resource you can use to find out detailed information about the effects of alcohol and legal and illegal drugs is

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a Pilot's Operating Handbook

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NOTAMs

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the PHAK (Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge).

Question 44

Under what condition is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value?

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At sea level, when the temperature is 0 °F

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When the altimeter has no installation error

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At standard temperature

Question 45

After receiving the Part 107 remote pilot certificate, for how long does your privileges as a licensed pilot last until you need to go through recurrent training?

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24 calendar months

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12 calendar months

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36 calendar months

Question 46

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

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wind direction.

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stability of the air mass.

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type of precipitation.

Question 47

What is the wind speed and direction indicated in the TAF for Memphis International Airport (KMEM) reported at 1720Z?

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Wind source from the south-southwest, 12 knots

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Wind source from the northwest, 20 knots

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Wind source from southeast, 8 knots

Question 48

What effect does haze have on the ability to see traffic or terrain features during flight?

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All traffic or terrain features appear to be farther away than their actual distance.

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Haze causes the eyes to focus at infinity.

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The eyes tend to overwork in haze and do not detect relative movement easily.

Question 49

What is a characteristic of stable air?

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Cumulus clouds

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Unlimited visibility

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Stratiform clouds

Question 50

To find out more information about parachute operations in the vicinity of an airport, what would you look at?

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Chart Supplements/Airport Facilities Directory

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

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Local county website

Question 51

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

Accepted Answer

122.8 MHz.

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123.6 MHz.

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122.0 MHz.

Question 52

Which combination of atmospheric conditions will result in the most optimal propeller efficiency?

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High temperature, high relative humidity, low density altitude

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Low temperature, low relative humidity, low density altitude

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High temperature, low relative humidity, high density altitude

Question 53

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

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

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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

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

Question 54

In a sectional chart, two airports are enclosed by blue broken lines, as pointed out by the blue arrows in the figure. What do these blue broken lines indicate?

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Class D airspace starting at the surface

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Class E airspace starting at 400 feet

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Class D airspace starting at 1200 feet

Question 55

The vertical limits of that portion of Class E airspace designated as a Federal Airway over Magee Airport are

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1,200 feet AGL to 17,999 feet MSL.

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700 feet MSL to 12,500 feet MSL.

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7,500 feet MSL to 17,999 feet MSL.

Question 56

What is the ceiling of controlled airspace at Collin Co Rgnl McKinney (TKI)?

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2,900' MSL

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2,311' MSL

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2,900' AGL

Question 57

What are characteristics of unstable air?

Accepted Answer

Turbulence and good surface visibility.

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Turbulence and poor surface visibility.

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Nimbostratus clouds and good surface visibility.

Question 58

You have been hired to use your small UAS to inspect the railroad tracks from Blencoe (SE of Sioux City) to Onawa. Will ATC authorization be required?

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No, your entire flight is in Class G airspace.

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Yes, Onawa is in Class D airspace that is designated for an airport.

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Yes, you must contact the Onawa control tower to operate within 5 miles of the airport.

Question 59

In the aeronautical decision making (ADM) process, what is the first step in neutralizing a hazardous attitude?

Accepted Answer

Making a rational judgment

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Recognizing the invulnerability of the situation.

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Recognizing hazardous thoughts

Question 60

Which of the following types of operations are excluded from the requirements in part 107?

Accepted Answer

UAS used for motion picture filming.

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Quadcopter capturing aerial imagery for crop monitoring

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Model aircraft for hobby use.

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