Drone Advanced Exam (RPAS) Mock Exam 3

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1. Who is pilot-in-command during a flight review?

   1. A Transport Canada inspector
   2. The flight school owner
   3. The candidate
   4. The flight reviewer

2. In which airspace may an advanced pilot conduct EVLOS operations?

   1. Any class, with ATC permission
   2. Controlled airspace only
   3. Class F restricted airspace
   4. Uncontrolled airspace only

3. In a TAF, what does TEMPO 2818/2901 1 1/2SM -SN mean?

   1. A 30% chance of snow between those two times only
   2. Temporary drops to 1½ SM in light snow then
   3. Visibility will slowly improve to 1½ SM by 0100Z
   4. A permanent change to 1½ SM from 1800Z on the 28th

4. Your drone flies away near an uncontrolled aerodrome. What should a radio advisory include?

   1. The drone's last known position, altitude and direction
   2. Your full home address and your personal phone number
   3. The camera settings and lens you used during the flight
   4. The drone's purchase price and the brand of its battery

5. Your drone is declared to 922.06. Can you fly over spectators at a public sporting event without other permission?

   1. No, an advertised event still needs an SFOC—RPAS
   2. Yes, a 922.06 declaration covers flights over any crowd
   3. Yes, if the event organizer approves the flight in writing
   4. Yes, as long as you stay above 100 ft over the spectators

6. Is liability insurance mandatory for advanced operations without an SFOC?

   1. No, but it is recommended
   2. Yes, at least $100,000
   3. Only for drones over 1 kg
   4. Yes, at least $1 million

7. Which issue does TP 15263 flag as a key planning concern for EVLOS?

   1. The need for a transponder on every EVLOS flight
   2. The drone's camera colour balance at long range
   3. Noise complaints from people beneath the flight path
   4. Extra stress on the C2 link and aircraft endurance

8. Who authorizes drone flights in controlled airspace around a military aerodrome?

   1. The provincial ministry of transportation for that area
   2. NAV CANADA, through its NAV Drone tool, in every case
   3. The Department of National Defence aerodrome authority
   4. The manager of the nearest civilian airport in the region

9. What is a blind broadcast?

   1. A call made with the radio volume turned off
   2. A recorded weather report on a set frequency
   3. A message sent only to the control tower
   4. A transmission made without expecting a reply

10. What distance from people does TC suggest as best practice for a tethered drone?

    1. Half the tether's length
    2. The tether length minus 5 m
    3. The tether length plus at least 5 m
    4. Exactly 30 m in every case

11. Which operation still requires an SFOC—RPAS for an advanced pilot?

    1. Flying a small drone 10 m from bystanders
    2. Flying near a building as a sheltered operation
    3. Flying six drones at once from a single station
    4. Flying a declared drone in a Class D zone

12. Under TC's generic established procedure, whom should you contact before flying near an aerodrome?

    1. The local member of Parliament
    2. The nearest drone retailer
    3. The aerodrome operator
    4. The Transportation Safety Board

13. You add a declared parachute kit that allows over-people flight. What should you update?

    1. Your flight school affiliation in the Drone Management Portal
    2. The drone's registration to reflect the parachute setup
    3. Your pilot certificate, to add a parachute rating to it
    4. Nothing at all, since parachute kits are never recorded

14. You fly from a control station inside a van with the engine running. What hazard should you watch for?

    1. Static from the van blocking your GPS signal
    2. Heat from the van shortening drone battery life
    3. Engine noise breaking the drone's compass
    4. Carbon monoxide causing headache and drowsiness

15. Which flight fits the definition of a sheltered operation?

    1. Within 500 ft of a structure and up to 400 ft above it
    2. Under a bridge at any distance from the structure
    3. Within 200 ft of a structure and no more than 100 ft above it
    4. Inside a building, with doors and windows closed

16. What defines an extended visual line-of-sight (EVLOS) operation?

    1. The pilot uses binoculars to keep a distant drone in sight
    2. The drone flies only at night, with bright position lights
    3. The drone is out of sight, but a VO watches the airspace
    4. The pilot watches the drone through an FPV headset only

17. A candidate fails one exercise of the flight review. What happens?

    1. The item is skipped if others went well
    2. The candidate gets a provisional pass
    3. The whole review must be redone
    4. Only that one item is redone later

18. During a busy landing near people, what does good workload management involve?

    1. Cutting distractions and noticing your own overload
    2. Answering client calls now to save time later on
    3. Taking on the observer's duties to save on crew
    4. Changing the camera settings during the landing

19. Before an operation with visual observers, what should the crew agree on?

    1. Which observer gets the best view of the main shot
    2. Who will post the photos and video online afterward
    3. Consistent communication language for the mission
    4. How much each observer will be paid for each flight

20. Which declaration lets a small drone fly directly over people not involved?

    1. 922.04, controlled airspace
    2. 922.05, operations near people
    3. 922.06, operations over people
    4. 922.11, control station design

21. What is a METAR?

    1. A warning about volcanic ash in the upper atmosphere
    2. A chart of the winds and temperatures aloft over Canada
    3. A forecast of the weather for the next 30 hours
    4. A routine report of observed weather at an aerodrome

22. Which occurrence will the TSB investigate?

    1. A 40 kg drone accident
    2. A battery fire while charging
    3. A microdrone hitting a fence
    4. A 2 kg drone lost at sea

23. Which frequency range is used for aeronautical VHF voice communications in Canada?

    1. 2.4 to 2.5 GHz
    2. 118 to 137 MHz
    3. 400 to 470 MHz
    4. 88 to 108 MHz

24. An airport's Class C airspace becomes Class E overnight. Does a basic pilot gain access?

    1. Yes, as long as the runway lights are switched off
    2. Yes, if the drone stays below 100 ft above ground
    3. No, Class E is still controlled airspace
    4. Yes, Class E is uncontrolled airspace at night

25. How is the distance to people measured for the near- and over-people rules?

    1. Vertically, from the drone down to the ground
    2. Horizontally, whatever the drone's altitude
    3. In a straight line from the drone to the head
    4. Along the ground from the pilot to the person

26. Which certificate lets you transmit on an aviation VHF radio in Canada?

    1. The ROC-A, issued by ISED
    2. The advanced drone pilot certificate
    3. An amateur radio basic licence
    4. A NAV CANADA flight authorization

27. Which item belongs in a crew briefing for a near-people operation?

    1. Escape manoeuvres and handling public interference
    2. The pilot's flight hours logged in other countries
    3. The make and model of every vehicle in the parking lot
    4. The client's invoice, deposit and payment terms

28. You add a third-party floodlight that changes your declared drone's power system. What follows?

    1. It may no longer qualify unless you show it still meets 922
    2. Nothing changes, because accessories never count as modifications
    3. You must re-register it as a medium drone right away
    4. The drone legally becomes a microdrone for all purposes

29. What qualification must the visual observer hold for an EVLOS flight?

    1. A ROC-A radio certificate only
    2. An advanced certificate with a flight review
    3. At least a basic drone pilot certificate
    4. No qualification, just good eyesight

30. How long a flight must the candidate plan for the flight review?

    1. At least 60 minutes, with three take-offs and three landings
    2. At least 2 hours, covering a route of 10 NM or more
    3. Exactly 5 minutes, hovering in one spot near the reviewer
    4. At least 15 minutes, with one take-off and one full-stop landing

31. A client pushes you to finish a job as winds exceed your drone's limits. What does TP 15263 stress?

    1. Accept smaller margins when the client pays more
    2. Clients may approve flights beyond the drone's limits
    3. Finish quickly to reduce the time spent in the wind
    4. Safety comes before client or employer pressure

32. How far may the drone be from the pilot, control station and visual observer during EVLOS?

    1. No limit in Class G
    2. No more than 5 NM
    3. No more than 2 NM
    4. No more than 0.5 NM

33. A medium drone will fly VLOS in controlled airspace. Which declarations are required?

    1. 922.04 and 922.08
    2. 922.12 only
    3. 922.05 and 922.06
    4. 922.04 only

34. Which requirement applies to the Level 1 Complex certificate but not to the advanced certificate?

    1. At least 20 hours of RPAS ground school
    2. Passing the online Advanced exam
    3. Being at least 16 years of age
    4. Passing a flight review in the last 12 months

35. A METAR reports 06/05. What should a drone pilot expect?

    1. Very dry air, with no chance of cloud or fog forming soon
    2. Fog or low cloud is likely, as the air is nearly saturated
    3. Freezing rain, because the dew point is above freezing
    4. Strong gusts, because temperature and dew point are close together

36. Which document must you provide to the school for your flight review?

    1. The certificate of registration for the drone you will use
    2. A letter of reference from a previous drone employer
    3. Proof of liability insurance of at least one million dollars
    4. A medical certificate from a civil aviation medical examiner

37. Which is a recommended post-flight action after a near-people job?

    1. Update the firmware right away from any website you find
    2. Leave the batteries in the drone to keep them warm
    3. Inspect for damage, remove batteries, log the flight
    4. Skip the logbook entry if nothing went wrong today

38. What is required to fly within 3 NM of an aerodrome operated by the Minister of National Defence?

    1. Only a call to NAV CANADA's flight information centre
    2. Only an advanced certificate and a 922.04 drone
    3. Nothing, as long as the base is closed that day
    4. Authorization from the Department of National Defence

39. What communication capability must you have during a controlled-airspace operation?

    1. A satellite phone registered with Transport Canada
    2. A way to contact and be contacted by the airspace authority
    3. A live video link shared with NAV CANADA in real time
    4. A VHF radio permanently tuned to 121.5 MHz

40. Why should you program the return-to-home altitude carefully for a sheltered operation?

    1. Buildings can block the link; a low RTH could hit them
    2. Sheltered flights never lose the C2 link near buildings
    3. A high RTH altitude always breaks the 400 ft limit
    4. Return-to-home is banned within 200 ft of any structure

41. An advanced pilot wants to fly 2 NM from a certified airport in Class G. What must the operation follow?

    1. A NOTAM that the pilot files personally for the flight
    2. The airport's noise bylaw for aircraft operations
    3. The established procedure for that airport
    4. The procedure for the nearest military aerodrome

42. Can the flight reviewer act as your visual observer during the review?

    1. Yes, if you ask before the flight starts
    2. No, the reviewer is not a crew member
    3. Yes, but only for take-off and landing
    4. Yes, reviewers are trained as observers

43. What is the maximum individual fine for flying an advanced operation without the required safety declaration?

    1. $25,000
    2. $1,000
    3. $250
    4. $5,000

44. A wedding couple and their guests were briefed on the drone and can step away. How are they treated?

    1. As bystanders only while they are seated
    2. As crew who must hold a basic certificate
    3. As bystanders who must stay 30 m away at all times
    4. As people involved in the operation, not bystanders

45. An SFOC application includes two medium-complexity operations. How is it treated?

    1. As a single medium-complexity application
    2. As two separate low-complexity applications
    3. As a high-complexity application
    4. As very-low complexity because they repeat

46. Your drone briefly flies outside its planned operating area. What must happen before you resume?

    1. Report it only if a police officer happened to see it
    2. Analyse the cause and take corrective action
    3. Nothing, as long as nobody was injured by the drone
    4. Wait one hour, then continue as originally planned

47. Your drone carries a Class 3B laser scanner. What must you do before flying?

    1. Only tell the landowner where the laser will be used
    2. Only check NOTAMs on the morning of the flight
    3. Notify TC of the proposed outdoor laser operation
    4. Nothing, since lasers on drones are always exempt

48. A small drone has no Standard 922 declaration. Which advanced operation can it still do?

    1. A VLOS flight directly over a crowd at a park
    2. An EVLOS flight in Class G, 100 ft from people
    3. A VLOS flight 10 m from a group of spectators
    4. A VLOS flight inside a Class D control zone

49. How far ahead must a low-complexity SFOC—RPAS application be submitted?

    1. At least 5 working days before the operation
    2. At least 10 working days before the operation
    3. At least 30 working days before the operation
    4. At least 6 months before the operation

50. When is an SFOC for a special aviation event needed for a drone?

    1. Only when the event has more than 50,000 spectators
    2. Whenever a drone is flown within 5 NM of any airshow
    3. Only if the drone flies higher than 400 ft above ground
    4. When the drone performs in the event, as in a drone show