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Air density is one of the most important factors affecting aircraft
performance, because it is directly related to the generation of airfoil
thrust. (T/F) Ans: False
Based on Part 107, who is required to perform sUAS checks prior to
each flight to determine if the system is in a condition for safe
operation? Ans: Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC)
When is a Certificate of Waiver needed? Ans: For operational limits
specifically not listed in Part 107.
Remote sensing is the acquisition of information about an object when
not in direct physical contact with the object. (T/F) Ans: True
You are a remote pilot working for a company whose product is used
in agricultural environment. What type of imagers do you recommend
for detection of crop distress? Ans: Multispectral
The two-station mission control element (MCE) usually works rotating
shifts and enables the aircraft to loiter longer on station. (T/F) Ans:
True
A ground control station is defined by the FAA as an interface used by
the remote pilot to control the _______________ of the small
unmanned aircraft. Ans: Flight path
What is the primary function of the Ground Control Station (GCS)?
Ans: Means by which the remote pilot controls an unmanned aircraft.
What bandwidth of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) is useful for
looking at the thermal emittance of an object? Ans: Infrared
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A small unmanned aircraft must be operated in accordance with
limitations , including: Ans: Minimum visibility requirements
As technology advanced, the development of Inertial Navigation
System (INS) gave way to what technology that is used today? Ans:
Global Positioning System (GPS)
What is the term used to classify an object based on its ability to
reflect Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR)? Ans: Emittance
As an unmanned aircraft pilot, you have studied about datalink
hardware and manufacturers. What two factors affect the type of
datalink hardware you purchase? Ans: Mission requirements; Aircraft
size
When recording maintenance on UAS, be sure to document all part
numbers, service time and date, and ______________. Ans: remote
pilot's comments and suggestions
The point at which all the weight of the aircraft is concentrated is
known as the ______________________. Ans: center of gravity
When operating an unmanned aircraft, the Remote Pilot in Command
(RPIC) should consider load factor and the stress on the wings or
rotors which may be increased when the _______________. Ans:
aircraft is subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight
What are the three degrees of motion that illustrate rotation around
axes? Ans: Pitch, roll, and yaw.
A _______________ datalink allows information to flow back and forth
simultaneously. Ans: duplex
Pilots should be alert for icing anytime the temperature approaches
_____ and _____ is present. Ans: 32*F; visible moisture
When using a GPS, the flight control system has very accurate
___________. Ans: navigational data
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Robotic watercraft designed for underwater exploration are referred
to as Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV). (T/F) Ans: True
Which provides weather conditions including temperature, pressure,
wind, precipitation, and visibility as well as obstructions to visibility,
sky condition, and significant changes to weather? Ans: Automated
Surface Observing Systems (ASOS)
What is the definition of "ceiling"? Ans: Height, above ground level, of
the lowest layer of clouds
The payload operator uses ground control station controls to
manipulate the camera to zoom, pan left/right/up/down, and switch
from video to infrared. (T/F) Ans: True
What is a requirement for operating an unmanned aircraft in Class C
or D airspace? Ans: Prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC)
What was the first full-scale remotely piloted aircraft? Ans: Sopwith
Aerial Target
System components of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) include
___________, actuators, GPS sensor, and a control system. Ans: power
supply
What Electromagnetic (EM) bands are used in precision agriculture
applications? Ans: Visible and near infrared
An aircraft's primary propulsion system is referred to as the
__________. Ans: powerplant
When adapting Crew Resource Management (CRM) concepts to the
operation of a small unmanned aircraft, CRM must be integrated into
_____________. Ans: all phases of the operation
What areas are used by military aircraft to perform tactical flying?
Ans: Military Training Routes (MTR)
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USI Certification Exam Questions
and Answers|Latest Update|
Verified
Air density is one of the most important factors affecting aircraft
performance, because it is directly related to the generation of airfoil
thrust. (T/F) Ans: False
Based on Part 107, who is required to perform sUAS checks prior to
each flight to determine if the system is in a condition for safe
operation? Ans: Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC)
When is a Certificate of Waiver needed? Ans: For operational limits
specifically not listed in Part 107.
Remote sensing is the acquisition of information about an object when
not in direct physical contact with the object. (T/F) Ans: True
You are a remote pilot working for a company whose product is used
in agricultural environment. What type of imagers do you recommend
for detection of crop distress? Ans: Multispectral
The two-station mission control element (MCE) usually works rotating
shifts and enables the aircraft to loiter longer on station. (T/F) Ans:
True
A ground control station is defined by the FAA as an interface used by
the remote pilot to control the _______________ of the small
unmanned aircraft. Ans: Flight path
What is the primary function of the Ground Control Station (GCS)?
Ans: Means by which the remote pilot controls an unmanned aircraft.
What bandwidth of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) is useful for
looking at the thermal emittance of an object? Ans: Infrared
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A small unmanned aircraft must be operated in accordance with
limitations , including: Ans: Minimum visibility requirements
As technology advanced, the development of Inertial Navigation
System (INS) gave way to what technology that is used today? Ans:
Global Positioning System (GPS)
What is the term used to classify an object based on its ability to
reflect Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR)? Ans: Emittance
As an unmanned aircraft pilot, you have studied about datalink
hardware and manufacturers. What two factors affect the type of
datalink hardware you purchase? Ans: Mission requirements; Aircraft
size
When recording maintenance on UAS, be sure to document all part
numbers, service time and date, and ______________. Ans: remote
pilot's comments and suggestions
The point at which all the weight of the aircraft is concentrated is
known as the ______________________. Ans: center of gravity
When operating an unmanned aircraft, the Remote Pilot in Command
(RPIC) should consider load factor and the stress on the wings or
rotors which may be increased when the _______________. Ans:
aircraft is subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight
What are the three degrees of motion that illustrate rotation around
axes? Ans: Pitch, roll, and yaw.
A _______________ datalink allows information to flow back and forth
simultaneously. Ans: duplex
Pilots should be alert for icing anytime the temperature approaches
_____ and _____ is present. Ans: 32*F; visible moisture
When using a GPS, the flight control system has very accurate
___________. Ans: navigational data
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Robotic watercraft designed for underwater exploration are referred
to as Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV). (T/F) Ans: True
Which provides weather conditions including temperature, pressure,
wind, precipitation, and visibility as well as obstructions to visibility,
sky condition, and significant changes to weather? Ans: Automated
Surface Observing Systems (ASOS)
What is the definition of "ceiling"? Ans: Height, above ground level, of
the lowest layer of clouds
The payload operator uses ground control station controls to
manipulate the camera to zoom, pan left/right/up/down, and switch
from video to infrared. (T/F) Ans: True
What is a requirement for operating an unmanned aircraft in Class C
or D airspace? Ans: Prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC)
What was the first full-scale remotely piloted aircraft? Ans: Sopwith
Aerial Target
System components of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) include
___________, actuators, GPS sensor, and a control system. Ans: power
supply
What Electromagnetic (EM) bands are used in precision agriculture
applications? Ans: Visible and near infrared
An aircraft's primary propulsion system is referred to as the
__________. Ans: powerplant
When adapting Crew Resource Management (CRM) concepts to the
operation of a small unmanned aircraft, CRM must be integrated into
_____________. Ans: all phases of the operation
What areas are used by military aircraft to perform tactical flying?
Ans: Military Training Routes (MTR)
