Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a VLOS operation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Real estate mapping 
B)  Corridor mapping 
C)  Building inspections 
D)  Agricultural mapping 
E)  B & C 
A)  Real estate mapping 
B)  Corridor mapping 
C)  Building inspections 
D)  Agricultural mapping 
E)  B & C B

Question 2

The combination of a remotely piloted aircraft, a remote pilot station and a command and control link is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  RAPS 
B)  PARS 
C)  ARPS 
D)  RPAS 
E)  SARP 
A)  RAPS 
B)  PARS 
C)  ARPS 
D)  RPAS 
E)  SARP D

Question 3

In terms of dealing with RPA, which of the following has ICAO NOT done?

Accepted Answer

A)  Published a manual on RPAS 
B)  Determined that a regulatory framework and performance standards are needed 
C)  Developed technical standards 
D)  A, B, & C 
E)  None of these 
A)  Published a manual on RPAS 
B)  Determined that a regulatory framework and performance standards are needed 
C)  Developed technical standards 
D)  A, B, & C 
E)  None of these E

Question 4

Generally, with drones

Accepted Answer

A)  The term 'international' will take on new meaning 
B)  There are no new challenges with the concept of what makes a drone flight international 
C)  Flying requires its own airspace 
D)  A & C 
E)  None of these 
A)  The term 'international' will take on new meaning 
B)  There are no new challenges with the concept of what makes a drone flight international 
C)  Flying requires its own airspace 
D)  A & C 
E)  None of these

Question 5

Currently,

Accepted Answer

A)  ICAO has not released an Annex to deal specifically with RPAs 
B)  ICAO has released a unified Annex to deal specifically with RPAs 
C)  Most CAA have exactly the same rules for dealing with drones 
D)  Annex 20 deals with RPA 
E)  A & C are correct 
A)  ICAO has not released an Annex to deal specifically with RPAs 
B)  ICAO has released a unified Annex to deal specifically with RPAs 
C)  Most CAA have exactly the same rules for dealing with drones 
D)  Annex 20 deals with RPA 
E)  A & C are correct

Question 6

Which of the following presents a challenge to the traditional aviation system?

Accepted Answer

A)  The training and licensing of drone pilots 
B)  The regulation of drone technology 
C)  The maintenance and airworthiness of drones 
D)  These are all challenges in aviation today 
E)  None of these 
A)  The training and licensing of drone pilots 
B)  The regulation of drone technology 
C)  The maintenance and airworthiness of drones 
D)  These are all challenges in aviation today 
E)  None of these

Question 7

The equipment required to pilot an , which can range in complexity from a single handheld device to a station with multiple consoles. An can be permanent/stationary or mobile (such as within a vehicle) and can be either inside or outside. In general, the functions the same way a cockpit of a traditionally piloted aircraft would, and therefore must incorporate equivalent capability to control and manage a flight. Which of these fits the blanks?

Accepted Answer

A)  RPS/RPA/RPA 
B)  RPA/RPS/RPS 
C)  RPA/RPS/RPA 
D)  RPS/RPS/RPS 
E)  RPA/RPA/RPS 
A)  RPS/RPA/RPA 
B)  RPA/RPS/RPS 
C)  RPA/RPS/RPA 
D)  RPS/RPS/RPS 
E)  RPA/RPA/RPS

Question 8

To enhance detection, what may RPAs incorporate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transponder 
B)  Strobe 
C)  Anti-collision light 
D)  A, B & C 
E)  None of these 
A)  Transponder 
B)  Strobe 
C)  Anti-collision light 
D)  A, B & C 
E)  None of these

Question 9

Configuration and protection of the C2 link is crucial, as its loss results in a critical situation for an RPA with a high likelihood of an accident. The C2 link can be lost for many reasons. Which of the following is NOT a possible reason for losing link with RPA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ground clutter or terrain 
B)  Meteorological conditions 
C)  Equipment failure 
D)  Human error 
E)  None of these 
A)  Ground clutter or terrain 
B)  Meteorological conditions 
C)  Equipment failure 
D)  Human error 
E)  None of these

Question 10

Who is responsible for investigating RPAS accidents?

Accepted Answer

A)  ICAO 
B)  Aviation insurance providers 
C)  Manufacturer of RPAS 
D)  State of Occurrence 
E)  RPAS accidents do not need to be investigated 
A)  ICAO 
B)  Aviation insurance providers 
C)  Manufacturer of RPAS 
D)  State of Occurrence 
E)  RPAS accidents do not need to be investigated

Question 11

Controllers working sectors with RPA activities should become familiar with the characteristics of these aircraft. Which of the following is among these characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Speed 
B)  Manoeuvring capabilities 
C)  Wake turbulence 
D)  Endurance 
E)  All of these 
A)  Speed 
B)  Manoeuvring capabilities 
C)  Wake turbulence 
D)  Endurance 
E)  All of these

Question 12

When a RPAS is used to fly beyond where the pilot can visually identify the drone, the operations category is initialized as:

Accepted Answer

A)  VLOS 
B)  BLOS 
C)  BVLOS 
D)  WEAZEL 
E)  WEEZER 
A)  VLOS 
B)  BLOS 
C)  BVLOS 
D)  WEAZEL 
E)  WEEZER

Question 13

Which is an example of a 'human factor' associated with flying an RPA?

Accepted Answer

A)  RPA pilots can't feel their aircraft's movement 
B)  RPA pilots can't turn their head to check their wings for icing 
C)  RPA pilots can't smell smoke 
D)  RPA pilots can't hear changes in engine sounds 
E)  All of the above 
A)  RPA pilots can't feel their aircraft's movement 
B)  RPA pilots can't turn their head to check their wings for icing 
C)  RPA pilots can't smell smoke 
D)  RPA pilots can't hear changes in engine sounds 
E)  All of the above

Question 14

Which of these is not a term used to describe drones?

Accepted Answer

A)  UASs 
B)  UAVs 
C)  RPA 
D)  Unmanned aircraft 
E)  They are all used to describe drones 
A)  UASs 
B)  UAVs 
C)  RPA 
D)  Unmanned aircraft 
E)  They are all used to describe drones

Question 15

Which of these describes the category of RPA operation within which a pilot must maintain visual contact with their aircraft?

Accepted Answer

A)  RPS 
B)  VLOS 
C)  BVLOS 
D)  ALOS 
E)  All of the these 
A)  RPS 
B)  VLOS 
C)  BVLOS 
D)  ALOS 
E)  All of the these

Question 16

The difference between an autonomous aircraft and an RPA is:

Accepted Answer

A)  RPAs exist, autonomous aircrafts are fictional (so far) 
B)  RPAs are generally much more expensive than autonomous aircraft 
C)  RPAs are controlled by a human pilot, autonomous aircraft independent of direct human control 
D)  RPAs must be within visual sight of the operator, autonomous aircraft do not 
E)  None of these 
A)  RPAs exist, autonomous aircrafts are fictional (so far) 
B)  RPAs are generally much more expensive than autonomous aircraft 
C)  RPAs are controlled by a human pilot, autonomous aircraft independent of direct human control 
D)  RPAs must be within visual sight of the operator, autonomous aircraft do not 
E)  None of these

Question 17

RPA types have been categorized by CAAs based on their:

Accepted Answer

A)  Size 
B)  Weight 
C)  Number of rotors 
D)  Operation type 
E)  All of these factors are used in categorizing RPAs 
A)  Size 
B)  Weight 
C)  Number of rotors 
D)  Operation type 
E)  All of these factors are used in categorizing RPAs

Question 18

Looking ahead to 2020, a number of predictions about the RPA market have been made. Which one is NOT true about these predictions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Growth in the market will be driven primarily by recreational sales 
B)  The military sector, an early adopter of RPAs, is anticipated to show slower growth 
C)  Public service use of RPAs is expected to slow down 
D)  The civilian sector is anticipated to grow 
E)  None of these 
A)  Growth in the market will be driven primarily by recreational sales 
B)  The military sector, an early adopter of RPAs, is anticipated to show slower growth 
C)  Public service use of RPAs is expected to slow down 
D)  The civilian sector is anticipated to grow 
E)  None of these

Question 19

Which of these civilian industries benefits from RPA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Police services 
B)  Agriculture & environment 
C)  Real estate 
D)  A, B & C 
E)  A & B 
A)  Police services 
B)  Agriculture & environment 
C)  Real estate 
D)  A, B & C 
E)  A & B

Question 20

What safeguard measures have been considered to ensure that only qualified professionals can access the station to control the RPA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fingerprint scanners 
B)  Security guards 
C)  Identification cards 
D)  Microchip implants 
E)  Perimeter intrusion detection 
A)  Fingerprint scanners 
B)  Security guards 
C)  Identification cards 
D)  Microchip implants 
E)  Perimeter intrusion detection

Which of the following is NOT a VLOS operation?

The combination of a remotely piloted aircraft, a remote pilot station and a command and control link is called a(n)

In terms of dealing with RPA, which of the following has ICAO NOT done?

Generally, with drones

Currently,

Which of the following presents a challenge to the traditional aviation system?

To enhance detection, what may RPAs incorporate?

Configuration and protection of the C2 link is crucial, as its loss results in a critical situation for an RPA with a high likelihood of an accident. The C2 link can be lost for many reasons. Which of the following is NOT a possible reason for losing link with RPA?

Who is responsible for investigating RPAS accidents?

Controllers working sectors with RPA activities should become familiar with the characteristics of these aircraft. Which of the following is among these characteristics?

When a RPAS is used to fly beyond where the pilot can visually identify the drone, the operations category is initialized as:

Which is an example of a 'human factor' associated with flying an RPA?

Which of these is not a term used to describe drones?

Which of these describes the category of RPA operation within which a pilot must maintain visual contact with their aircraft?

The difference between an autonomous aircraft and an RPA is:

RPA types have been categorized by CAAs based on their:

Looking ahead to 2020, a number of predictions about the RPA market have been made. Which one is NOT true about these predictions?

Which of these civilian industries benefits from RPA?

What safeguard measures have been considered to ensure that only qualified professionals can access the station to control the RPA?

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Exam 11: Remotely Piloted Aircraft

Which of the following is NOT a VLOS operation?

The combination of a remotely piloted aircraft, a remote pilot station and a command and control link is called a(n)

In terms of dealing with RPA, which of the following has ICAO NOT done?

Generally, with drones

Currently,

Which of the following presents a challenge to the traditional aviation system?

To enhance detection, what may RPAs incorporate?

Configuration and protection of the C2 link is crucial, as its loss results in a critical situation for an RPA with a high likelihood of an accident. The C2 link can be lost for many reasons. Which of the following is NOT a possible reason for losing link with RPA?

Who is responsible for investigating RPAS accidents?

Controllers working sectors with RPA activities should become familiar with the characteristics of these aircraft. Which of the following is among these characteristics?

When a RPAS is used to fly beyond where the pilot can visually identify the drone, the operations category is initialized as:

Which is an example of a 'human factor' associated with flying an RPA?

Which of these is not a term used to describe drones?

Which of these describes the category of RPA operation within which a pilot must maintain visual contact with their aircraft?

The difference between an autonomous aircraft and an RPA is:

RPA types have been categorized by CAAs based on their:

Looking ahead to 2020, a number of predictions about the RPA market have been made. Which one is NOT true about these predictions?

Which of these civilian industries benefits from RPA?

What safeguard measures have been considered to ensure that only qualified professionals can access the station to control the RPA?

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Aircraft

Airlines

General Aviation

Navigation

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Security

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