Exam quiz Meteorology - FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Steam fog.

Answer

Radiation fog.

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Upslope fog.

Question 2

In a TAF, what does 'BECMG' indicate?

Accepted Answer

A gradual change in conditions occurring over a specified time period (usually 2 hours).

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A probability of certain conditions occurring.

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Becoming clear skies.

Question 3

How are cloud bases reported in METARs and TAFs?

Accepted Answer

In hundreds of feet AGL.

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In thousands of feet MSL.

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In tens of feet MSL.

Question 4

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.

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Clear skies and a temperature inversion.

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Flight through cirrus clouds.

Question 5

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.

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Within a 10 nautical mile radius of the airport.

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Across an entire state or region.

Question 6

How long are standard TAFs usually valid?

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24 or 30 hours.

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12 hours.

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48 hours.

Question 7

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

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Haze.

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Hail.

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Heavy rain.

Question 8

When should a remote pilot request an 'Abbreviated Briefing'?

Accepted Answer

When they need to update specific information from a previous standard briefing.

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When they have no prior weather information.

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When their flight is more than 24 hours away.

Question 9

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).

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

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Parallel to the shoreline at all times.

Question 10

Where would you go to obtain more information about restricted airspace R-2531?

Accepted Answer

Notes to Sectional Charts.

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Chart Supplements/Airport Facilities Directory.

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Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).

Question 11

Which of the following describes an 'Outlook Briefing' from a Flight Service Station?

Accepted Answer

A briefing provided when the planned departure is 6 or more hours away.

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A brief update of weather information from a previous briefing.

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The most complete and comprehensive weather briefing available.

Question 12

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

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Mist.

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Broken clouds.

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Blowing rain.

Question 13

What are the three stages of a thunderstorm?

Accepted Answer

Cumulus, mature, and dissipating.

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Formation, precipitation, and dissipation.

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Updraft, downdraft, and static.

Question 14

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

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1,081' AGL.

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2,772' AGL.

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3,149' MSL.

Question 15

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

2,900' MSL.

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2,311' MSL.

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2,900' AGL.

Question 17

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."

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indicates "B" holding area is ahead.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Overcast sky at 1,500 feet AGL.

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Overcast sky at 15,000 feet MSL.

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Overcast sky at 150 feet AGL.

Question 19

How long does a typical microburst usually last?

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Seldom longer than 15 minutes.

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Up to 1 hour.

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Between 1 and 3 hours.

Question 20

In a TAF, what does 'PROB30' mean?

Accepted Answer

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

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Visibility will be limited to 30 miles.

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Winds will increase by 30 knots.

Question 21

Standard sea level pressure is:

Accepted Answer

29.92 inches of mercury (Hg).

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28.92 inches of mercury (Hg).

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30.00 inches of mercury (Hg).

Question 22

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.

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122.4.

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119.425.

Question 23

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.

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160° at 10 knots.

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

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

The wind direction is variable.

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Visibility is reduced by blowing wind.

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Visual flight rules are required.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

Non-convective low-level wind shear.

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Widespread smoke.

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Water spouts.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

3 statute miles.

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1 statute mile.

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5 statute miles.

Question 27

Of what value is the Weather Depiction Chart to the pilot?

Accepted Answer

For determining general weather conditions on which to base flight planning.

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For determining frontal trends and air mass characteristics.

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For a forecast of cloud coverage, visibilities, and frontal activity.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

Magnetic North.

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True North.

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Grid North.

Question 29

What is the floor of the Class E airspace surrounding Mercer Co Rgnl (HZE)?

Accepted Answer

2,514' MSL.

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700' MSL.

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750' AGL.

Question 30

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.

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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 31

What is AWOS?

Accepted Answer

Automated Weather Observing System.

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Aviation Weather Outlook Service.

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Automated Wind and Overcast System.

Question 32

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 33

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.

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Class E.

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Class G.

Question 34

What type of weather is generally associated with a high-pressure system?

Accepted Answer

Descending air, clear skies, and generally good weather.

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Continuous rain and low ceilings.

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Tornadoes and microbursts.

Question 35

If you read 'VCTS' in a METAR, what should you expect?

Accepted Answer

Thunderstorms in the vicinity of the airport.

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Visibility is clear to the surface.

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Variable cloud layers.

Question 36

What is the CTAF frequency at Garrison (D05)?

Accepted Answer

122.9.

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118.675.

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193.7.

Question 37

Standard sea level temperature is:

Accepted Answer

15°C (59°F).

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10°C (50°F).

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20°C (68°F).

Question 38

Louisville Airport is an uncontrolled airport surrounded by a magenta-shaded circle in the sectional charts. What does this magenta circle indicate?

Accepted Answer

Class E airspace from 700 feet.

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Class G airspace up to 400 feet.

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Class E airspace from the surface up to 700 feet.

Question 39

What type of airspace surrounds Elizabeth City Rgnl (ECG)?

Accepted Answer

Class D.

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Class G.

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Class B.

Question 40

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

Accepted Answer

True North.

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Magnetic North.

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The aircraft's heading.

Question 41

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 42

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 43

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?

Accepted Answer

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 44

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

Accepted Answer

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

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700 feet MSL to 12,500 feet MSL.

Answer

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

Question 45

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

Accepted Answer

Heavy snow.

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Light snow.

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Blowing snow.

Question 46

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 47

What characterizes a temperature inversion?

Accepted Answer

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

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Air temperature drops rapidly as altitude increases.

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Air pressure increases with altitude.

Question 48

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

Accepted Answer

2637 feet MSL.

Answer

700 feet MSL.

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1937 feet MSL.

Question 49

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 50

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 51

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 52

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.

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

Question 53

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

Accepted Answer

Celsius.

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Fahrenheit.

Answer

Kelvin.

Question 54

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 55

While monitoring the Cooperstown CTAF you hear an aircraft announce that they are midfield left downwind to RWY 13. Where would the aircraft be relative to the runway?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft is East.

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The aircraft is South.

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The aircraft is West.

Question 56

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.

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Winds that only occur above 10,000 feet MSL.

Question 57

What kind of weather conditions are typically expected under a low-level temperature inversion when relative humidity is high?

Accepted Answer

Smooth air, poor visibility, fog, haze, or low clouds.

Answer

Turbulent air, excellent visibility, and thunderstorms.

Answer

High winds and heavy snow showers.

Question 58

During which stage of a thunderstorm is the most severe weather, such as heavy rain, wind shear, and hail, generally encountered?

Accepted Answer

The mature stage.

Answer

The cumulus stage.

Answer

The dissipating stage.

Question 59

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 60

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.

Exam simulation Meteorology - FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep

Exam simulation FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep Meteorology 60 questions on 120 minutes

Exam simulation Meteorology - FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep

Exam simulation FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep Meteorology 60 questions on 120 minutes

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