Exam quiz Meteorology - FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep

Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

122.7.

Answer

122.4.

Answer

119.425.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

122.8 MHz.

Answer

123.6 MHz.

Answer

122.0 MHz.

Question 3

What does the latitude line at point 4 measure?

Accepted Answer

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 4

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.

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

Question 5

What does the abbreviation 'WS' indicate in a TAF?

Accepted Answer

Non-convective low-level wind shear.

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Widespread smoke.

Answer

Water spouts.

Question 6

When flying near a large body of water during the day, how does the wind typically blow?

Accepted Answer

From the cooler water toward the warmer land (Sea Breeze).

Answer

From the warmer land toward the cooler water (Land Breeze).

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Parallel to the shoreline at all times.

Question 7

How often are standard TAFs generally issued?

Accepted Answer

Four times a day (every 6 hours).

Answer

Every hour.

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Twice a day (every 12 hours).

Question 8

A client has hired you to inspect a tower on Tuesday. The tower to be inspected is the lighted tower 6 NM SW of Savannah/Hilton Head Intl (SAV). At the highest allowable flight altitude above the tower, what airspace would you be in?

Accepted Answer

Class C.

Answer

Class E.

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Class G.

Question 9

How are cloud bases reported in METARs and TAFs?

Accepted Answer

In hundreds of feet AGL.

Answer

In thousands of feet MSL.

Answer

In tens of feet MSL.

Question 10

When flying over Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge, a pilot should fly no lower than

Accepted Answer

2,000 feet AGL.

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3,000 feet AGL.

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2,500 feet AGL.

Question 11

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 12

What is a Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)?

Accepted Answer

A concise statement of the expected meteorological conditions at an airport during a specified period.

Answer

A report of current weather conditions at an airport.

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A warning of severe weather en route.

Question 13

The Coriolis force is created by:

Accepted Answer

The rotation of the Earth.

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The unequal heating of the Earth's surface.

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The gravitational pull of the moon.

Question 14

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.

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The leading edge of a microburst.

Question 15

What is a microburst?

Accepted Answer

A localized, severe downdraft of air that spreads outward in all directions when it hits the ground.

Answer

A small tornado.

Answer

A sudden drop in barometric pressure.

Question 16

In the TAF from KOKC, the "FM (FROM) Group" is forecast for the hours from 1600Z to 2200Z with the wind from

Accepted Answer

180° at 10 knots.

Answer

160° at 10 knots.

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180° at 10 knots, becoming 200° at 13 knots.

Question 17

In a TAF, what does 'PROB30' mean?

Accepted Answer

There is a 30 percent probability of the forecasted weather conditions occurring.

Answer

Visibility will be limited to 30 miles.

Answer

Winds will increase by 30 knots.

Question 18

Standard sea level pressure is:

Accepted Answer

29.92 inches of mercury (Hg).

Answer

28.92 inches of mercury (Hg).

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30.00 inches of mercury (Hg).

Question 19

In a METAR, what does the sky cover code 'OVC015' indicate?

Accepted Answer

Overcast sky at 1,500 feet AGL.

Answer

Overcast sky at 15,000 feet MSL.

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Overcast sky at 150 feet AGL.

Question 20

Identify the airspace over Tomlinson Airport (8J7)

Accepted Answer

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.

Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Haze.

Answer

Hail.

Answer

Heavy rain.

Question 22

What weather chart provides a graphical overview of surface weather systems such as fronts, high and low-pressure centers?

Accepted Answer

Surface Analysis Chart.

Answer

Weather Depiction Chart.

Answer

Radar Summary Chart.

Question 23

In a TAF, what does the 'FM' (From) group indicate?

Accepted Answer

A rapid and significant change in weather expected within less than an hour.

Answer

A gradual change in weather taking place over several hours.

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Temporary fluctuations in weather.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Wind source from the south-southwest, 12 knots.

Answer

Wind source from the northwest, 20 knots.

Answer

Wind source from southeast, 8 knots.

Question 25

In a METAR report, temperature and dew point are reported in which scale?

Accepted Answer

Celsius.

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Fahrenheit.

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Kelvin.

Question 26

What does the abbreviation 'CB' mean when appended to a cloud layer in a METAR?

Accepted Answer

Cumulonimbus.

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Clear below.

Answer

Cirrostratus broken.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

A Standard briefing.

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An Abbreviated briefing.

Answer

An Outlook briefing.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

Visibility of 16 statute miles, wind speed of 5 knots.

Answer

Scattered clouds at 700 feet, temperature of 16 °C.

Answer

Wind coming from NE, visibility obscured by fog.

Question 29

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?

Accepted Answer

No, your entire flight is in Class G airspace.

Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 30

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 31

Fog that forms when cold, dry air moves over relatively warm water is called:

Accepted Answer

Steam fog.

Answer

Radiation fog.

Answer

Upslope fog.

Question 32

If you see '+SN' in a METAR, what weather condition is occurring?

Accepted Answer

Heavy snow.

Answer

Light snow.

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Blowing snow.

Question 33

Which type of front is typically associated with a narrow band of active weather, such as heavy rain or thunderstorms, because it acts like a snowplow pushing warm air violently upward?

Accepted Answer

A cold front.

Answer

A warm front.

Answer

An occluded front.

Question 34

You've been asked to inspect a railroad beginning at the town of Onawa and ending to the south, in Blencoe. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A remote PIC would NOT need to receive prior airspace authorization from the FAA, since the proposed route would not take place in controlled airspace.

Answer

A remote PIC would need to receive prior airspace authorization from the FAA, since the proposed route takes place within 5 miles of an airport.

Answer

A remote PIC would need to receive prior airspace authorization from the FAA, since the proposed route is in Class G airspace.

Question 35

What are the three stages of a thunderstorm?

Accepted Answer

Cumulus, mature, and dissipating.

Answer

Formation, precipitation, and dissipation.

Answer

Updraft, downdraft, and static.

Question 36

How long are standard TAFs usually valid?

Accepted Answer

24 or 30 hours.

Answer

12 hours.

Answer

48 hours.

Question 37

In a METAR, 'SHRA' indicates:

Accepted Answer

Rain showers.

Answer

Shallow radiation fog.

Answer

Snow and hail.

Question 38

You are planning to fly a drone at a spot around 4 miles north of Cochran Airport. Based on the sectional chart, what is the height of the nearest obstacle in the area?

Accepted Answer

1568 feet MSL.

Answer

1568 feet AGL.

Answer

1169 feet MSL.

Question 39

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 40

What condition is necessary for structural icing to occur in flight?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft must be flying through visible moisture (like rain or clouds) and the temperature must be at or below freezing.

Answer

Clear skies and a temperature inversion.

Answer

Flight through cirrus clouds.

Question 41

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 42

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 43

The elevation of the Chesapeake Regional Airport is

Accepted Answer

19 feet.

Answer

36 feet.

Answer

360 feet.

Question 44

What indicates the beginning of the dissipating stage of a thunderstorm?

Accepted Answer

Downdrafts spread throughout the cloud and cut off the updrafts.

Answer

Precipitation begins to fall.

Answer

The cloud develops an anvil top.

Question 45

At Coeur D'Alene which frequency should be used as a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to monitor airport traffic?

Accepted Answer

122.8 MHz.

Answer

122.05 MHz.

Answer

135.075 MHz.

Question 46

Over what geographical area is a TAF typically valid?

Accepted Answer

Within a 5 statute mile radius from the center of an airport runway complex.

Answer

Within a 10 nautical mile radius of the airport.

Answer

Across an entire state or region.

Question 47

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 48

Standard sea level temperature is:

Accepted Answer

15°C (59°F).

Answer

10°C (50°F).

Answer

20°C (68°F).

Question 49

What does 'VRB' mean in the wind group of a METAR report (e.g., VRB03KT)?

Accepted Answer

The wind direction is variable.

Answer

Visibility is reduced by blowing wind.

Answer

Visual flight rules are required.

Question 50

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 51

How tall is the tallest tower in the group of towers approximately 15 statute miles south of Minot International Airport?

Accepted Answer

1,081' AGL.

Answer

2,772' AGL.

Answer

3,149' MSL.

Question 52

Fog that forms when warm, moist air is blown horizontally over a cold surface is called:

Accepted Answer

Advection fog.

Answer

Radiation fog.

Answer

Steam fog.

Question 53

What is a METAR?

Accepted Answer

A routine aviation surface weather observation.

Answer

A forecast of weather conditions expected at an airport.

Answer

A warning of severe weather in a specific area.

Question 54

Wind directions broadcasted over an AWOS, ASOS, or ATIS frequency are given in reference to:

Accepted Answer

Magnetic North.

Answer

True North.

Answer

Grid North.

Question 55

When the air temperature and dew point converge and are within 3°C (5°F) of each other, what weather condition is highly likely to form?

Accepted Answer

Fog or low clouds.

Answer

Thunderstorms.

Answer

High winds and severe clear skies.

Question 56

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 57

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

Accepted Answer

Mist.

Answer

Broken clouds.

Answer

Blowing rain.

Question 58

Wind is primarily caused by:

Accepted Answer

Differences in atmospheric pressure, which are rooted in the uneven heating of the Earth's surface.

Answer

The rotation of the Earth alone.

Answer

The movement of aircraft through the atmosphere.

Question 59

Wind direction reported in a METAR is provided in reference to:

Accepted Answer

True North.

Answer

Magnetic North.

Answer

The aircraft's heading.

Question 60

What is the floor of the Class E airspace surrounding the Garrison Municipal Airport?

Accepted Answer

2637 feet MSL.

Answer

700 feet MSL.

Answer

1937 feet MSL.

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