Airspace Classification - FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep

Question 1

What airspace is generally designated from 18,000 feet MSL up to and including FL 600?

Accepted Answer

Class A airspace.

Answer

Class B airspace.

Answer

Class C airspace.

Question 2

If you are flying in an area where the elevation is 4,000 feet MSL, and you fly your drone 400 feet above the ground, what is your MSL altitude?

Accepted Answer

4,400 feet MSL.

Answer

400 feet MSL.

Answer

3,600 feet MSL.

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

Under what condition can you operate a drone in a Restricted Area?

Accepted Answer

If you have permission from the controlling agency.

Answer

It is never allowed under any circumstances.

Answer

If you are flying purely for recreational purposes.

Question 5

What is an Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)?

Accepted Answer

An area of airspace over land or water, extending upward from the surface, within which the ready identification, the location, and the control of aircraft are required in the interest of national security.

Answer

An area over a military base where drones are shot down.

Answer

Airspace designated exclusively for military drone training.

Question 6

In Class C airspace, the altitude limits are typically displayed as a fraction, such as 40 over SFC. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The airspace extends from the surface to 4,000 feet MSL.

Answer

The airspace extends from the surface to 40,000 feet MSL.

Answer

The airspace has a minimum speed limit of 40 knots at the surface.

Question 7

Can an air traffic controller at a local tower give you Part 107 airspace authorization over a VHF radio?

Accepted Answer

No, Part 107 operators must use LAANC or the FAA DroneZone for authorization.

Answer

Yes, verbal authorization is preferred.

Answer

Yes, but only in Class D airspace.

Question 8

Can a Part 107 remote pilot operate an sUAS in Class A airspace?

Accepted Answer

No, sUAS operations are limited to a maximum of 400 feet AGL (or 400 feet above a structure), well below Class A.

Answer

Yes, with ATC authorization.

Answer

Yes, if the drone is IFR equipped.

Question 9

What must a remote pilot obtain before operating a small UAS in Class C airspace?

Accepted Answer

Prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC).

Answer

A waiver from the FAA Administrator.

Answer

A Mode C transponder.

Question 10

Does a remote pilot need ATC authorization to fly a drone at 200 feet AGL in Class E airspace that begins at 1,200 feet AGL?

Accepted Answer

No, because the drone is flying in Class G airspace below the Class E.

Answer

Yes, all Class E airspace requires authorization.

Answer

Yes, because it is within the lateral limits of a federal airway.

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