Airspace Classification - FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep

Question 1

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 2

You have received a job to survey an area that happens to fall within Class C airspace. Which of the following must you do before starting the operations?

Accepted Answer

Request for airspace authorization via LAANC or the FAA DroneZone.

Answer

Submit a plan for risks and mitigating measures to the FAA.

Answer

Contact the relevant air traffic control (ATC) facility.

Question 3

On a sectional chart, what does a solid blue line indicate?

Accepted Answer

Class B airspace.

Answer

Class C airspace.

Answer

Class D airspace.

Question 4

While inspecting a 500-foot tower in Class G airspace, you fly up to 900 feet AGL (within the 400-foot radius). The Class E airspace at this location begins at 700 feet AGL. Do you need ATC authorization?

Accepted Answer

No, Part 107 authorization is only required for Class B, C, D, and surface-area Class E designated for an airport.

Answer

Yes, because you entered Class E airspace.

Answer

Yes, any flight above 700 feet requires authorization.

Question 5

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 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

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 8

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 9

What does a dashed magenta line on a sectional chart indicate?

Accepted Answer

Class E airspace starting at the surface.

Answer

Class G airspace starting at the surface.

Answer

A Military Operations Area (MOA).

Question 10

Since drones cannot fly above 400 feet AGL (without being near a structure), how does the 2,000-foot AGL requested minimum altitude over National Wildlife Refuges affect drone pilots?

Accepted Answer

Drone pilots should generally avoid operating over these areas to comply with the requested minimum.

Answer

Drone pilots must apply for a waiver to fly at 2,000 feet.

Answer

The rule only applies to manned aircraft; drones are exempt.

Exam questions Airspace Classification - FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep: Airspace Classification 10 Questions no time limit

Exam questions Airspace Classification - FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep: Airspace Classification 10 Questions no time limit

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