Drone Basic Exam (RPAS): Drone categories, certificates and recency

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1. You fly in uncontrolled airspace but pass 15 m from a jogger who is not part of your flight. What kind of operation is that?

   1. A basic operation, as long as you stay above 100 ft
   2. A basic operation, because the airspace is uncontrolled
   3. A microdrone operation, with no distance rule at all
   4. An advanced operation that needs an advanced certificate

2. Which activity in the previous 24 months keeps a basic pilot current?

   1. Completing TC's endorsed self-paced study program
   2. Renewing the drone's registration certificate
   3. Reading the latest edition of the drone safety web page
   4. Logging at least ten hours of flight time in that period

3. 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

4. A 12-year-old wants to fly a 600 g drone in a field far from people and airports. How can they do it legally?

   1. Under the direct supervision of a pilot who holds a valid drone certificate
   2. Alone, provided a parent signs a permission form that stays with the drone
   3. Only after passing the basic exam, which has no minimum age at all
   4. Alone, provided the drone always stays below 100 ft above the ground

5. Which of these breaks the rules for the online drone exam?

   1. Taking the exam at home on your own laptop
   2. Having a friend help you choose answers
   3. Using a pencil and paper to sketch a diagram
   4. Writing the exam in French instead of English

6. You fail the Small Basic exam. When may you try again?

   1. After 7 days
   2. Right away, as often as you like
   3. After 30 days
   4. After 24 hours

7. 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

8. 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

9. Which drones are called microdrones under Canada's drone rules?

   1. Drones with an operating weight under 250 g
   2. Drones sold as toys for children under 14
   3. Drones with an operating weight under 500 g
   4. Drones that fit in the palm of one hand

10. What must be easily accessible to you while flying basic operations?

    1. Your pilot certificate and proof that you meet recency
    2. A paper logbook signed by an approved flight school
    3. Your pilot certificate and a printout of your exam result
    4. Your driver's licence and a proof of liability insurance

11. What is the minimum age to obtain a Pilot Certificate – Basic Operations?

    1. 18 years
    2. 12 years
    3. 16 years
    4. 14 years

12. What operating weight range defines a small drone?

    1. From 1 kg up to and including 150 kg
    2. From 250 g up to and including 25 kg
    3. From 250 g up to and including 50 kg
    4. From 100 g up to and including 10 kg

13. How long is a Pilot Certificate – Basic Operations valid?

    1. Two years, after which the exam must be rewritten
    2. Ten years, then renewable online for a fee
    3. It does not expire, but you must meet recency rules
    4. Five years from the date you passed the online exam

14. Which flight is still a basic operation?

    1. A 2 kg drone in uncontrolled airspace, 40 m from the nearest bystander
    2. A 30 kg drone in uncontrolled airspace, far from any people at all
    3. A 2 kg drone inside a control zone, 40 m from the nearest bystander
    4. A 2 kg drone in uncontrolled airspace, 20 m from a passer-by walking a dog