Drone Basic Exam (RPAS) Mock Exam 2

All 35 questions in this test

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1. For how long must you keep a record of the recurrent activity you used for recency?

   1. At least 6 months after completing it
   2. Only until the next flight is finished
   3. At least 12 months after completing it
   4. At least 24 months after completing it

2. Connecting two identical LiPo battery packs in series does what?

   1. Halves both the voltage and the capacity
   2. Leaves both the voltage and capacity the same
   3. Doubles the capacity while voltage stays the same
   4. Doubles the voltage while capacity stays the same

3. When must a site survey be done?

   1. Only when flying for a paying client
   2. Only once a year for each site
   3. Only for flights near an airport
   4. Before every drone operation

4. When working out a drone's operating weight, what is left out?

   1. The handheld controller
   2. Stickers and propeller guards
   3. The camera that came with it
   4. Any lights added for night flight

5. On a chart you see an area labelled CYR 204. What is it?

   1. Class F restricted airspace, closed without the user agency's approval
   2. A control zone around a certified airport with a tower
   3. A parachute landing area that is active only on weekends
   4. Class F advisory airspace you may enter after a radio call

6. Which publication gives the official limits of each airspace class in Canada?

   1. The Designated Airspace Handbook (DAH)
   2. The drone's manufacturer flight manual
   3. The Canada Flight Supplement (CFS)
   4. The Canadian Aviation Regulations, Part IX

7. On a helicopter, what is the job of the tail rotor?

   1. To counter the torque of the main rotor and control yaw
   2. To provide most of the lift during the take-off phase
   3. To tilt the main rotor disc forward to gain speed
   4. To cool the engine while hovering in hot weather

8. What is the purpose of an aviation safety investigation by the TSB?

   1. To decide what fine the drone pilot should receive
   2. To decide whether the pilot keeps the drone certificate
   3. To decide who must pay for the damage that was caused
   4. To prevent the same kind of occurrence happening again

9. Which is an example of a flight termination method for a small drone?

   1. Switching the camera from photo to video mode
   2. An automatic return-to-home (RTH) function
   3. Turning on the drone's navigation lights
   4. Reducing the camera gimbal angle to zero

10. Near a forest fire, which airspace is closed to all aircraft, drones included?

    1. Below 3,000 ft AGL within 5 NM of the fire area
    2. Below 400 ft AGL within 3 NM of the fire area
    3. Only the airspace directly above the flames
    4. Below 1,000 ft AGL within 1 NM of the fire area

11. In dry air, about how much does the temperature drop as you climb 1,000 ft?

    1. About 0.5 °C
    2. It always rises with height
    3. About 10 °C
    4. About 3 °C

12. Who can enforce Part IX of the Canadian Aviation Regulations?

    1. Only the owner of the land below the drone's flight
    2. TC inspectors and delegated peace officers
    3. Only NAV CANADA air traffic controllers on duty
    4. Only the manufacturer of that particular drone model

13. In attitude (ATTI) mode with no GPS hold, what will a multirotor do in a steady wind?

    1. Fly back to the take-off point on its own
    2. Hold its exact position over the ground
    3. Land immediately and shut down its motors
    4. Stay level but drift with the wind

14. What is the maximum individual fine for putting aircraft and people at risk with a drone?

    1. $3,000
    2. $25,000
    3. $1,000
    4. $500

15. Light fog is drifting in, but your drone has bright lights. What applies?

    1. Fly, as long as the GPS still shows a strong signal
    2. Don't fly if the fog stops you seeing the drone
    3. Fly, but only below 100 ft above the ground in fog
    4. Fly, because lights make the drone legal in any fog

16. Your drone briefly touches a spectator's shoulder without injuring them. What must you do?

    1. Stop for 24 hours, then resume without changes
    2. Land, change the battery and carry on with care
    3. Stop flying until the cause is analysed and fixed
    4. Keep flying if the person says they are fine

17. After how long missing must an owner report a lost drone to Transport Canada?

    1. After 30 days or more
    2. After 60 days or more
    3. After 7 days or more
    4. After 14 days or more

18. Which source gives official same-day aviation forecasts and reports for planning?

    1. The drone manufacturer's page in the mobile app store
    2. NAV CANADA's Collaborative Flight Planning Services
    3. A local radio station's morning weather report
    4. The Canadian Climate Normals with their 30-year averages

19. What should you consider when choosing a take-off and landing site?

    1. Only how close it is to where you parked the car
    2. Only whether the ground surface is grass or pavement
    3. Obstacles, interference and keeping the public away
    4. Only whether the site has good cell phone coverage

20. Why should you check NOTAMs during your site survey?

    1. They can show temporary restrictions or hazards
    2. They list the batteries approved for use at your site
    3. They are required only for flights above 400 ft AGL
    4. They give the landowner's phone number for the site

21. How close to the centre of a certified airport may a basic pilot fly?

    1. No closer than 1 NM (1.9 km)
    2. No closer than 5 NM (9.3 km)
    3. No closer than 10 NM (18.5 km)
    4. No closer than 3 NM (5.6 km)

22. A 240 g drone is fitted with propeller guards that bring it to 262 g. What applies?

    1. It is now a small drone that must be registered and flown by a certified pilot
    2. It needs registration only if it is flown for paid work
    3. It stays a microdrone as long as the guards are removed before landing
    4. It stays a microdrone because guards are safety equipment and are not counted

23. What is often the first sign of approaching traffic for a drone pilot?

    1. The sound of an engine or rotor
    2. A warning from the drone's camera
    3. A text message from NAV CANADA
    4. A vibration in the drone controller

24. Which class is uncontrolled airspace, the normal place for basic drone operations?

    1. Class E
    2. Class C
    3. Class D
    4. Class G

25. On a map with a scale of 1:20,000, what does 1 cm represent on the ground?

    1. 20 kilometres
    2. 200 metres
    3. 20 metres
    4. 2 kilometres

26. What is the maximum fine for an individual flying an unregistered or unmarked drone?

    1. $1,000
    2. $500
    3. $25,000
    4. $5,000

27. Who counts as involved in the operation, so the 30 m rule does not apply to them?

    1. People watching from a public sidewalk next to the property line
    2. Workers briefed on the drone hazard who can choose to leave the site
    3. Any adult who has seen the drone and has not asked you to stop
    4. Anyone standing at least 15 m behind the pilot and the controller

28. Your drone is flying almost directly in line with the sun. What does TC advise?

    1. Stare at the drone until your eyes have adjusted
    2. Put on polarized sunglasses to cut the glare
    3. Climb higher so the drone is easier to see against the sky
    4. Look slightly to the side of the drone and the sun

29. Who can be the registered owner of a drone in Canada?

    1. Any adult visiting Canada with a valid passport and a visa
    2. Any person of any age living in Canada, with a parent's consent
    3. A foreign company with a sales office somewhere in Canada
    4. A Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is at least 14

30. How long after drinking alcohol must you wait before acting as a drone crew member?

    1. At least 8 hours
    2. At least 12 hours
    3. Until you feel sober
    4. At least 4 hours

31. A lithium polymer battery looks slightly swollen. What is the right decision?

    1. Use it only in cold weather
    2. Use it but land at 50% charge
    3. Do not use it for the flight
    4. Use it if the voltage reads normal

32. Your registered drone crashed into a lake and cannot be recovered. What must you do?

    1. Notify Transport Canada within 7 days
    2. Notify Transport Canada within 30 days
    3. Notify Transport Canada within 60 days
    4. Nothing, the registration simply expires after a year

33. Which drone event will the Transportation Safety Board of Canada investigate?

    1. A pilot climbing 10 m above the 400 ft altitude limit
    2. A microdrone crashing on a deserted beach at dawn
    3. A 2 kg drone lost in a lake with nobody hurt at all
    4. A collision between any drone and a manned aircraft

34. Frost has formed overnight on your drone's propellers. What must you do before take-off?

    1. Fly, since frost on propellers is too thin to matter
    2. Fly only in hover mode for the first five minutes
    3. Remove it; no frost may stick to critical surfaces
    4. Fly at full power so the frost blows off on its own

35. You want to fly 2 NM from a military aerodrome in uncontrolled airspace. What do you need?

    1. Nothing, since the 3 NM rule covers civil airports only
    2. Authorization from the Department of National Defence
    3. A phone call to the closest civilian airport
    4. Only a basic certificate and a check of the NOTAMs