Exam quiz FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep

Question 1

In weight and balance terminology, what is an 'arm'?

Accepted Answer

The horizontal distance in inches from the reference datum line to the center of gravity of an item.

Answer

The structural boom holding the motor.

Answer

The total lifting force of one propeller.

Question 2

When using a small UAS in a commercial operation, who is responsible for briefing the participants about emergency procedures?

Accepted Answer

The remote Pilot in Command (PIC).

Answer

The visual observer.

Answer

The FAA inspector.

Question 3

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 4

In a TAF, what does the code 'WS010/31050KT' mean?

Accepted Answer

Non-convective low-level wind shear at 1,000 feet, wind from 310 degrees at 50 knots.

Answer

Weather system at 1,000 feet moving 310 degrees at 50 knots.

Answer

Wind storm warning: 10 miles visibility, winds 310 at 50 knots.

Question 5

How does extreme cold weather affect a lithium polymer (LiPo) battery?

Accepted Answer

It increases internal resistance, resulting in a significant reduction in capacity and shorter flight times.

Answer

It increases the battery's capacity and extends flight time.

Answer

It has no effect on the battery's performance.

Question 6

You are operating a drone weighing 4 pounds. It accidentally hits a person on a bicycle, causing a concussion and requiring them to stay overnight in the hospital. Must you report this?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because it resulted in a serious injury.

Answer

No, because the drone weighs less than 5 pounds.

Answer

No, only property damage is reported.

Question 7

If you are flying a drone in an area with a high density altitude, you can expect your drone's propellers to:

Accepted Answer

Be less efficient because the air is 'thinner' and provides less bite.

Answer

Be more efficient because there is less air friction.

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Generate exactly the same amount of thrust as at sea level.

Question 8

What is the primary consequence of operating a small UAS with the Center of Gravity (CG) too far aft?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft will become less stable at all speeds and recovery from a stall may be impossible.

Answer

The aircraft will experience increased airspeed and stability.

Answer

The aircraft will tend to pitch nose down automatically.

Question 9

Katabatic winds are characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Cold, dense air flowing downhill into a valley, typically at night.

Answer

Warm air rising up a mountain slope during the day.

Answer

High-altitude jet streams dipping into the lower atmosphere.

Question 10

If you are operating near an uncontrolled airport, what frequency should you monitor to listen to manned aircraft traffic?

Accepted Answer

The CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) listed for that airport.

Answer

The regional ATC approach frequency.

Answer

121.5 MHz (the emergency frequency).

Question 11

Which of the following describes the 'Person Manipulating the Controls' under Part 107?

Accepted Answer

A person controlling the flight of an sUAS under the direct supervision of the Remote PIC.

Answer

They must always hold a Part 107 certificate.

Answer

The visual observer when they hold the radio.

Question 12

The purpose of calculating weight and balance before flight is to ensure:

Accepted Answer

The aircraft remains within its structural and aerodynamic limits for safe control.

Answer

The drone looks aesthetically balanced for photography.

Answer

The payload is heavy enough to resist strong winds.

Question 13

Which of the following is a key element of effective Crew Resource Management (CRM)?

Accepted Answer

Clear communication and encouraging team members to speak up about safety concerns.

Answer

The Remote PIC making all decisions without consulting the crew.

Answer

Relying entirely on the automated systems of the drone.

Question 14

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 15

Use the acronym IMSAFE before operating your sUAS to

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

preflight your sUAS.

Answer

make sure you meet all regulatory requirements.

Question 16

You are hired to take real estate photos. The property is located directly under the approach path of a nearby airport. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Check the airspace classification and obtain authorization if it is controlled airspace.

Answer

Fly quickly to avoid incoming aircraft.

Answer

Fly only on weekends when traffic is lighter.

Question 17

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 18

What does the latitude line at point 4 measure?

Accepted Answer

The degrees of latitude north and south from the equator.

Answer

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

Answer

The degrees of latitude east and west of the Prime Meridian.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

is usable for taxiing, takeoff, and landing.

Answer

may be used only for taxiing.

Question 20

If the temperature increases from 60°F to 90°F at your flying site, what happens to the density altitude and your drone's performance?

Accepted Answer

Density altitude increases, and drone performance decreases.

Answer

Density altitude decreases, and drone performance increases.

Answer

Density altitude increases, and drone performance increases.

Question 21

When flying near communication towers, what invisible hazard must remote pilots be especially vigilant about?

Accepted Answer

Guy wires extending outward from the tower, which are very difficult to see.

Answer

Microbursts.

Answer

High-voltage magnetic fields that instantly fry the drone's battery.

Question 22

Dew point is defined as the:

Accepted Answer

Temperature to which air must be cooled to become fully saturated with moisture.

Answer

Temperature at which water freezes.

Answer

Point at which atmospheric pressure drops below standard.

Question 23

On a sectional chart, how is Class C airspace depicted?

Accepted Answer

By solid magenta lines.

Answer

By dashed magenta lines.

Answer

By solid blue lines.

Question 24

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 25

A pilot experiencing the effects of hyperventilation should be able to restore the proper carbon dioxide level in the body by

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

breathing spontaneously and deeply or gaining mental control of the situation.

Answer

increasing the breathing rate in order to increase lung ventilation.

Question 26

How long are standard TAFs usually valid?

Accepted Answer

24 or 30 hours.

Answer

12 hours.

Answer

48 hours.

Question 27

This sign is a visual clue that

Accepted Answer

warns the pilot of approaching taxiway "B."

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

Answer

indicates "B" holding area is ahead.

Question 28

Federal Airways (Victor Airways) are generally Class E airspace. What are the vertical limits of a Federal Airway?

Accepted Answer

1,200 feet AGL up to, but not including, 18,000 feet MSL.

Answer

From the surface to 10,000 feet MSL.

Answer

700 feet AGL up to 14,500 feet MSL.

Question 29

When an aircraft is in straight-and-level, unaccelerated flight, which forces are equal?

Accepted Answer

Lift equals weight and thrust equals drag.

Answer

Lift equals drag and thrust equals weight.

Answer

Lift equals thrust and weight equals drag.

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

remote pilot-in-command.

Answer

visual observer.

Answer

owner of the small UAS.

Question 31

A drone weighs 0.54 lbs. Is it required to be registered if flown under Part 107?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all drones flown under Part 107 must be registered regardless of weight.

Answer

No, drones under 0.55 lbs do not need registration.

Answer

Only if it is flown in controlled airspace.

Question 32

What is a recommended practice when flying a small UAS in very cold temperatures?

Accepted Answer

Keep the batteries in a warm environment (like a heated car or inside your jacket) until immediately before the flight.

Answer

Pre-chill the batteries outside to acclimate them to the weather.

Answer

Discharge the battery to 50% before flying to prevent freezing.

Question 33

What is the defining characteristic of wind shear?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Continuous, steady winds exceeding 30 knots.

Answer

Winds that only occur above 10,000 feet MSL.

Question 34

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?

Accepted Answer

38 pounds.

Answer

47 pounds.

Answer

34 pounds.

Question 35

What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as "Invulnerability"?

Accepted Answer

It could happen to me.

Answer

It will not happen to me.

Answer

It can not be that bad.

Question 36

What is the primary factor that causes fatigue, affecting a pilot's decision-making ability?

Accepted Answer

Lack of adequate sleep and prolonged periods of cognitive work.

Answer

Eating heavy meals.

Answer

Drinking too much water.

Question 37

When strapping a new, heavy camera to your drone, how should you position it in relation to the aircraft's Center of Gravity (CG)?

Accepted Answer

As close to the original Center of Gravity as possible to maintain balance.

Answer

As far forward as possible to prevent flipping backward.

Answer

As far aft as possible.

Question 38

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 39

What is a characteristic of stable air?

Accepted Answer

Stratiform clouds.

Answer

Unlimited visibility.

Answer

Cumulus clouds.

Question 40

What is the recommended procedure for a remote pilot when a manned aircraft is spotted flying low in the vicinity?

Accepted Answer

Immediately descend and yield the right-of-way.

Answer

Maintain your altitude and turn on anti-collision lights.

Answer

Climb above the manned aircraft to ensure separation.

Question 41

What is the most comprehensive weather briefing a pilot can request before a flight?

Accepted Answer

A Standard briefing.

Answer

An Abbreviated briefing.

Answer

An Outlook briefing.

Question 42

In meteorology, what is a 'front'?

Accepted Answer

The boundary layer between two distinct air masses of different temperatures and densities.

Answer

The center of a high-pressure system.

Answer

The leading edge of a microburst.

Question 43

The conditions necessary for the formation of cumulonimbus clouds are a lifting action and

Accepted Answer

unstable, moist air.

Answer

either stable or unstable air.

Answer

unstable air containing an excess of condensation nuclei.

Question 44

You are checking LAANC for authorization to fly in Class C airspace. The grid you want to fly in shows a '0'. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Auto-approval is not available; you must apply for further coordination via DroneZone or a LAANC USS.

Answer

Flight is strictly prohibited and no authorization will ever be granted.

Answer

You can fly up to 400 feet, as the 0 means no manned aircraft are present.

Question 45

What increases the load factor on a fixed wing airplane?

Accepted Answer

Level turn.

Answer

Power off stall.

Answer

Steady state climb.

Question 46

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 47

Why is 'clear ice' generally considered the most dangerous type of structural icing?

Accepted Answer

Because it is heavy, hard to see, alters the shape of the airfoil, and is difficult to remove.

Answer

Because it only forms at extremely high altitudes out of drone range.

Answer

Because it creates an electromagnetic field that disrupts the drone's compass.

Question 48

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?

Accepted Answer

63 pounds.

Answer

72 pounds.

Answer

45 pounds.

Question 49

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

Accepted Answer

For pilots to self-announce their positions and intentions at uncontrolled airports.

Answer

To request ATC clearance into Class B airspace.

Answer

To receive automated weather broadcasts.

Question 50

You see a magenta flag icon on a sectional chart. What does this represent?

Accepted Answer

A Visual Flight Rules (VFR) reporting point.

Answer

A hospital heliport.

Answer

A temporary flight restriction area.

Question 51

When can a remote PIC fly a drone at night?

Accepted Answer

If the drone is equipped with anti-collision lights visible for 3 SM and the PIC has completed updated training/testing.

Answer

If the drone has any type of LED lights.

Answer

Only with a specific nighttime waiver from the FAA.

Question 52

Under what conditions may you fly a drone over an open-air assembly of people?

Accepted Answer

Only if the drone meets specific category requirements (e.g., Category 1, 2, 3) or you have a waiver.

Answer

If you fly higher than 400 feet AGL.

Answer

If you announce your flight using a loudspeaker.

Question 53

What is the floor of controlled airspace around Sandpoint airport?

Accepted Answer

2,831 feet MSL.

Answer

2,131 feet AGL.

Answer

700 feet MSL.

Question 54

Thunderstorms require three elements to form: high moisture, an unstable lapse rate (instability), and:

Accepted Answer

A lifting force (such as heating from below or a frontal boundary).

Answer

High barometric pressure.

Answer

A strong temperature inversion.

Question 55

Why does a drone require more power to hover at 10,000 feet MSL than it does at sea level?

Accepted Answer

Because the air is less dense at high altitudes, requiring the propellers to spin faster to generate the same amount of lift.

Answer

Because the force of gravity is significantly stronger at higher altitudes.

Answer

Because the air is colder, which creates more aerodynamic drag.

Question 56

Which of the following conditions results in the highest density altitude?

Accepted Answer

High temperature, high humidity, and low barometric pressure.

Answer

Low temperature, low humidity, and high barometric pressure.

Answer

High temperature, low humidity, and high barometric pressure.

Question 57

What is ATIS?

Accepted Answer

Automatic Terminal Information Service, a continuous broadcast of recorded non-control information at busy airports.

Answer

Air Traffic Instruction Service.

Answer

Aviation Terminal Icing System.

Question 58

What happens to the stall speed of an aircraft during a banked turn?

Accepted Answer

The stall speed increases as the bank angle increases.

Answer

The stall speed decreases as the bank angle increases.

Answer

The stall speed remains the same regardless of bank angle.

Question 59

If your sUAS weighs 20 pounds and you execute a sudden pull-up maneuver that subjects the drone to a load factor of 3 Gs, what is the effective load the structure is bearing?

Accepted Answer

60 pounds.

Answer

20 pounds.

Answer

3 pounds.

Question 60

If a pilot takes an over-the-counter medication that causes drowsiness, what is the proper action?

Accepted Answer

Do not fly until the medication has completely cleared from the body and the condition has resolved.

Answer

Fly only if the operation is strictly for recreational purposes.

Answer

Fly, but use a visual observer to compensate for the drowsiness.

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