Rocketry Exam UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following National Fire Protection Association standards provides a Code for
High Power Rocketry?
A) NFPA 1122
B) NFPA 1124
C) NFPA 1125
D) NFPA 1127 - CORRECT ANSWER D) NFPA 1127
What part of the Federal Aviation Regulations govern rocket activity?
A) Part 95
B) Part 97
C) Part 101
D) Part 125 - CORRECT ANSWER C) Part 101
What is the maximum launch (flight-ready) weight allowable for a rocket which does not
require an FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA)?
A) 113 grams (4 ounces)
B) 125 grams (4.4 ounces)
C) 453 grams (1 pound)
D) 1500 grams (53 ounces or 3.3 pounds) - CORRECT ANSWER D) 1500 grams (53
ounces or 3.3 pounds)
What is the maximum propellant weight allowable for a rocket which does not require an
FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA)?
A) 113 grams (4 ounces)
B) 125 grams (4.4 ounces)
C) 453 grams (1 pound)
D) 1500 grams (53 ounces or 3.3 pounds) - CORRECT ANSWER B) 125 grams (4.4
ounces)
,Which of the following is a requirement for High Power Rocket Motor User Certification
(excludes NAR Jr. HPR Participation Program)?
A) The ability to understand written English instructions
B) A minimum of 18 years of age
C) A citizen of the United States of America
D) No felony convictions - CORRECT ANSWER B) A minimum of 18 years of age
What is the maximum total impulse permitted in a High Power Rocket per NFPA 1127?
A) 20,480 Newton-seconds
B) 40,960 Newton-seconds
C) 81,920 Newton-seconds
D) There is no impulse limit provided the altitude requirements listed in the FAA COA are
not exceeded - CORRECT ANSWER B) 40,960 Newton-seconds
What is the maximum allowable weight for a High Power Rocket permitted per NFPA 1127?
A) 100 pounds
B) 400 pounds
C) 3069 pounds
D) There is no limit provided the rocket weighs less than 1/3 of the average certified thrust of
the motors intended to be ignited at launch - CORRECT ANSWER D) There is no limit
provided the rocket weighs less than 1/3 of the average certified thrust of the motors intended
to be ignited at launch
What is the minimum age for User Certification (excluded NAR Jr. HPR Participation
Program)?
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old - CORRECT ANSWER B) 18 years old
, Which of the following characteristics does NOT meet the definition of a High Power Rocket
motor?
A) Total impulse is more than 160 Newton-seconds
B) The motor uses a "composite" propellant
C) Average thrust greater than 80 Newtons
D) Propellant weight greater than 125 grams - CORRECT ANSWER B) The motor
uses a "composite" propellant
Which of the following is (are) true of a complex High Power Rocket per NFPA 1127?
A) The rocket is multi-staged or propelles by a cluster of rocket motors
B) The rocket contains electrical or electronic devices intended for control of the rocket's
functions (eg, staging, recovery initiation, etc.)
C) The rocket uses other than parachute or streamer recovery (eg. helicopter, glide recovery,
etc.)
D) Both "A" and "B" above - CORRECT ANSWER A) The rocket is multi-staged or
propelles by a cluster of rocket motors
According to NFPA 1127, a launch site is defined as containing areas for which of the
following activities?
A) Launching
B) Recovery
C) Parking
D) All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D) All of the above
A person shall fly a High Power Rocket only in compliance with:
A) NFPA 1127
B) Federal Aviation Administration Regulations, Part 101
C) Federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, statutes, and ordinances
D) All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D) All of the above
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following National Fire Protection Association standards provides a Code for
High Power Rocketry?
A) NFPA 1122
B) NFPA 1124
C) NFPA 1125
D) NFPA 1127 - CORRECT ANSWER D) NFPA 1127
What part of the Federal Aviation Regulations govern rocket activity?
A) Part 95
B) Part 97
C) Part 101
D) Part 125 - CORRECT ANSWER C) Part 101
What is the maximum launch (flight-ready) weight allowable for a rocket which does not
require an FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA)?
A) 113 grams (4 ounces)
B) 125 grams (4.4 ounces)
C) 453 grams (1 pound)
D) 1500 grams (53 ounces or 3.3 pounds) - CORRECT ANSWER D) 1500 grams (53
ounces or 3.3 pounds)
What is the maximum propellant weight allowable for a rocket which does not require an
FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA)?
A) 113 grams (4 ounces)
B) 125 grams (4.4 ounces)
C) 453 grams (1 pound)
D) 1500 grams (53 ounces or 3.3 pounds) - CORRECT ANSWER B) 125 grams (4.4
ounces)
,Which of the following is a requirement for High Power Rocket Motor User Certification
(excludes NAR Jr. HPR Participation Program)?
A) The ability to understand written English instructions
B) A minimum of 18 years of age
C) A citizen of the United States of America
D) No felony convictions - CORRECT ANSWER B) A minimum of 18 years of age
What is the maximum total impulse permitted in a High Power Rocket per NFPA 1127?
A) 20,480 Newton-seconds
B) 40,960 Newton-seconds
C) 81,920 Newton-seconds
D) There is no impulse limit provided the altitude requirements listed in the FAA COA are
not exceeded - CORRECT ANSWER B) 40,960 Newton-seconds
What is the maximum allowable weight for a High Power Rocket permitted per NFPA 1127?
A) 100 pounds
B) 400 pounds
C) 3069 pounds
D) There is no limit provided the rocket weighs less than 1/3 of the average certified thrust of
the motors intended to be ignited at launch - CORRECT ANSWER D) There is no limit
provided the rocket weighs less than 1/3 of the average certified thrust of the motors intended
to be ignited at launch
What is the minimum age for User Certification (excluded NAR Jr. HPR Participation
Program)?
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old - CORRECT ANSWER B) 18 years old
, Which of the following characteristics does NOT meet the definition of a High Power Rocket
motor?
A) Total impulse is more than 160 Newton-seconds
B) The motor uses a "composite" propellant
C) Average thrust greater than 80 Newtons
D) Propellant weight greater than 125 grams - CORRECT ANSWER B) The motor
uses a "composite" propellant
Which of the following is (are) true of a complex High Power Rocket per NFPA 1127?
A) The rocket is multi-staged or propelles by a cluster of rocket motors
B) The rocket contains electrical or electronic devices intended for control of the rocket's
functions (eg, staging, recovery initiation, etc.)
C) The rocket uses other than parachute or streamer recovery (eg. helicopter, glide recovery,
etc.)
D) Both "A" and "B" above - CORRECT ANSWER A) The rocket is multi-staged or
propelles by a cluster of rocket motors
According to NFPA 1127, a launch site is defined as containing areas for which of the
following activities?
A) Launching
B) Recovery
C) Parking
D) All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D) All of the above
A person shall fly a High Power Rocket only in compliance with:
A) NFPA 1127
B) Federal Aviation Administration Regulations, Part 101
C) Federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, statutes, and ordinances
D) All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D) All of the above
