Exam quiz Regulations - FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep

Question 1

What is the minimum horizontal distance a small unmanned aircraft must maintain from a cloud?

Accepted Answer

2,000 feet.

Answer

500 feet.

Answer

1,000 feet.

Question 2

How long is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sUAS Certificate of Registration valid?

Accepted Answer

36 months.

Answer

12 months.

Answer

24 months.

Question 3

If you are inspecting a 200-foot-tall communications tower, what is the maximum altitude you can legally fly above the top of the tower?

Accepted Answer

400 feet above the tower's uppermost limit.

Answer

200 feet above the tower's uppermost limit.

Answer

You cannot fly above 400 feet AGL regardless of the structure.

Question 4

You are flying a drone that weighs 54 pounds. The payload you want to add weighs 2 pounds. Can you fly this drone under Part 107?

Accepted Answer

No, the total takeoff weight must be less than 55 pounds.

Answer

Yes, as long as the payload is securely attached.

Answer

Yes, Part 107 covers drones up to 100 pounds.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Chart Supplements/Airport Facilities Directory.

Answer

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge.

Answer

Local county website.

Question 6

Part 107 applies to:

Accepted Answer

Civil small UAS operations.

Answer

Civil and public small UAS operations.

Answer

Public UAS operations.

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 8

Remote ID regulations require drones to broadcast identification and location information. Who is exempt from this rule?

Accepted Answer

Drones flown exclusively within FAA-Recognized Identification Areas (FRIAs).

Answer

Commercial pilots operating under Part 107.

Answer

Drones flown exclusively over private property.

Question 9

Which of the following would be considered a 'sparsely populated' area for the purpose of flying from a moving vehicle?

Accepted Answer

An empty stretch of agricultural farmland.

Answer

A suburban residential neighborhood.

Answer

A public park during a sports event.

Question 10

Civil twilight in the contiguous United States is defined as:

Accepted Answer

30 minutes before official sunrise and 30 minutes after official sunset.

Answer

60 minutes before official sunrise and 60 minutes after official sunset.

Answer

The time between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

Question 11

What is the legal status of recreational drone flying under the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations?

Accepted Answer

It requires taking the TRUST test, but does not require a Part 107 certificate.

Answer

It is completely unregulated.

Answer

It requires a Part 107 certificate.

Question 12

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 13

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 14

Within how many days must a remote pilot report an sUAS accident to the FAA if it results in serious injury?

Accepted Answer

10 days.

Answer

5 days.

Answer

30 days.

Question 15

If a remote PIC decides to deviate from a Part 107 rule to respond to an emergency, they must:

Accepted Answer

Send a written report to the FAA only if requested.

Answer

Submit a written report to the FAA within 24 hours.

Answer

Call the nearest air traffic control tower immediately.

Question 16

According to 14 CFR part 107, what is the maximum groundspeed for a small UA?

Accepted Answer

87 knots.

Answer

100 knots.

Answer

87 mph.

Question 17

If you are flying your drone using FPV (First Person View) goggles, what is required by Part 107?

Accepted Answer

You must have a visual observer keeping an unaided visual line of sight on the aircraft.

Answer

You must fly under 100 feet AGL.

Answer

FPV is completely prohibited for commercial operations.

Question 18

What is the primary purpose of a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR)?

Accepted Answer

To protect persons or property on the surface or in the air from a specific hazard or situation.

Answer

To mark military training routes.

Answer

To reserve airspace for commercial airliners.

Question 19

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 20

You have been hired to drop promotional flyers from your drone during a festival. Under Part 107, dropping items from an sUAS is:

Accepted Answer

Allowed, provided the items do not create a hazard to persons or property.

Answer

Prohibited under all circumstances.

Answer

Allowed only if the flyers weigh less than 1 ounce.

Question 21

What is the minimum visibility where drone operations are permitted?

Accepted Answer

3 statute miles.

Answer

4 statute miles.

Answer

2 statute miles.

Question 22

Is it legal to fly an sUAS while riding as a passenger in a moving automobile?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only over sparsely populated areas.

Answer

Yes, under all circumstances.

Answer

No, it is strictly prohibited.

Question 23

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 24

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 25

According to 14 CFR Part 107, what is the maximum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) allowable to operate an sUAS?

Accepted Answer

0.04 percent.

Answer

0.08 percent.

Answer

0.00 percent.

Question 26

If an employer asks a remote PIC to fly a mission that violates Part 107 rules, who is ultimately held responsible by the FAA?

Accepted Answer

The remote PIC.

Answer

The employer.

Answer

Both the employer and the visual observer.

Question 27

Can a person who does not hold a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate operate a drone for commercial purposes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if they are under the direct supervision of a certified Remote PIC who can take immediate control.

Answer

Yes, as long as they pass a background check.

Answer

No, it is strictly prohibited.

Question 28

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 29

It is 7:00 am. Official sunrise is at 7:40 am. Your UAV does not have any anti-collision lighting. How long do you need to wait before you can fly under Part 107?

Accepted Answer

40 minutes.

Answer

10 minutes.

Answer

70 minutes.

Question 30

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 31

When you submit a LAANC request, you can submit it

Accepted Answer

through any of the approved LAANC UAS Service Suppliers (USS's).

Answer

over the phone with the control tower.

Answer

through the FAA's DroneZone website.

Question 32

According to Part 107, who is responsible for ensuring that all persons directly participating in the operation are informed about the operating conditions and emergency procedures?

Accepted Answer

The Remote PIC.

Answer

The person who hired the drone pilot.

Answer

The visual observer.

Question 33

Before conducting any flight operation, the Remote PIC must:

Accepted Answer

Assess the operating environment and ensure the sUAS is safe for flight.

Answer

File a flight plan with the nearest ATC facility.

Answer

Notify local law enforcement.

Question 34

When may a remote pilot operate a small UAS from a moving watercraft?

Accepted Answer

When the operation takes place over a sparsely populated area.

Answer

When operating in Class B airspace.

Answer

It is never permitted to operate from a moving watercraft.

Question 35

While operating your sUAS to do aerial photography you have a flyaway that causes $700 worth of property damage. Within how many days must you report this accident?

Accepted Answer

10 days.

Answer

30 days.

Answer

You are not required to report this unless requested.

Question 36

Under Part 107, can a remote PIC operate an sUAS that has an expired registration?

Accepted Answer

No, the sUAS must be currently registered.

Answer

Yes, there is a 30-day grace period.

Answer

Yes, if the drone is only being flown recreationally.

Question 37

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?

Accepted Answer

24 calendar months.

Answer

12 calendar months.

Answer

36 calendar months.

Question 38

Which of the following medical conditions would prevent a remote PIC from conducting an sUAS operation?

Accepted Answer

Any condition that would interfere with the safe operation of the sUAS.

Answer

Only conditions related to eyesight.

Answer

Only conditions requiring hospitalization.

Question 39

You are at dinner with a client and enjoy a glass of wine, after dinner, your client asks you to demonstrate some maneuvers with your small UAS. Under Part 107, would this be allowed?

Accepted Answer

No, remote pilots must wait a minimum of 8 hours after consuming any alcohol before conducting flight operations.

Answer

Yes, one glass of wine is below the minimum threshold for alcohol consumption.

Answer

Yes, as long as the remote PIC determines that his or her judgement or flight abilities are not impaired.

Question 40

Is a visual observer (VO) required for all Part 107 operations?

Accepted Answer

No, a VO is optional, but highly recommended.

Answer

Yes, you must always have a VO.

Answer

No, a VO is only required if flying over people.

Question 41

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

Accepted Answer

At standard temperature.

Answer

When the altimeter has no installation error.

Answer

At sea level, when the temperature is 0 °F.

Question 42

Can you carry hazardous materials on a small UAS under Part 107?

Accepted Answer

No, carrying hazardous materials is explicitly prohibited.

Answer

Yes, if securely fastened.

Answer

Yes, if you have a hazardous materials endorsement.

Question 43

A small UAS must remain close enough to the remote PIC or visual observer to be capable of seeing the aircraft with vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses. This is known as:

Accepted Answer

Visual Line of Sight (VLOS).

Answer

First Person View (FPV).

Answer

Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS).

Question 44

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 45

What documentation must you have in your physical possession or readily accessible while flying commercially?

Accepted Answer

Your Remote Pilot Certificate and a form of photo ID.

Answer

A physical medical certificate.

Answer

The drone's user manual.

Question 46

If you use a visual observer (VO), how must you communicate with them?

Accepted Answer

Through an effective and continuous communication method.

Answer

Via a two-way radio only.

Answer

Through hand signals only.

Question 47

You want to fly your drone in Class D airspace. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Obtain prior authorization from the FAA (e.g., via LAANC).

Answer

Contact the control tower via two-way radio.

Answer

Nothing, drones are exempt from Class D rules if flown under 400 feet.

Question 48

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 49

If requested, to whom must you present your Remote Pilot Certificate?

Accepted Answer

An authorized representative of the FAA Administrator.

Answer

Local police officers only.

Answer

Any member of the public.

Question 50

What is required to operate a small UAS during civil twilight?

Accepted Answer

Anti-collision lights visible for at least 3 statute miles.

Answer

A special waiver from the FAA.

Answer

A visual observer.

Question 51

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 52

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 53

Under Part 107, can you operate multiple small UAS simultaneously from one control station?

Accepted Answer

No, unless you have been granted a specific waiver by the FAA.

Answer

Yes, up to three drones at a time.

Answer

Yes, as long as you have a visual observer for each drone.

Question 54

To avoid a possible collision with a manned airplane, you estimate that your small UA climbed to an altitude greater than 600 feet AGL. To whom must you report the deviation?

Accepted Answer

The Federal Aviation Administration, upon request.

Answer

Air Traffic Control.

Answer

The National Transportation Safety Board.

Question 55

A small UAS must be operated in a manner which does not interfere with and gives way to:

Accepted Answer

Any manned aircraft.

Answer

Other unmanned aircraft.

Answer

Vehicles on the ground.

Question 56

Under 14 CFR Part 107, how must a remote pilot mark a drone weighing 0.65 lbs for commercial operations?

Accepted Answer

The registration number must be visibly displayed on the exterior surface of the drone.

Answer

The registration number must be enclosed in the battery compartment.

Answer

A drone under 1 lb does not need to be registered or marked.

Question 57

During a flight, the drone battery catches fire and destroys the drone, but causes no other damage. Do you need to report this to the FAA?

Accepted Answer

No, damage to the drone itself does not require reporting.

Answer

Yes, all fires must be reported within 10 days.

Answer

Yes, because the cost of the drone exceeds $500.

Question 58

What is the financial threshold for property damage that requires reporting an accident to the FAA?

Accepted Answer

Over $500.

Answer

Over $300.

Answer

Over $1,000.

Question 59

While doing a commercial drone job, your drone gets into an accident and crashes. Which of the following outcomes are you NOT required to report to the FAA?

Accepted Answer

A minor injury to a person that needs to be addressed with first aid.

Answer

Damage to a car that will cost around $750 to repair.

Answer

A serious injury that requires the victim to be hospitalized.

Question 60

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

Accepted Answer

Model aircraft for hobby use.

Answer

UAS used for motion picture filming.

Answer

Quadcopter capturing aerial imagery for crop monitoring.

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