USI SAFETY CERTIFICATION LEVEL 1
PRACTICE EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS 2026 CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ 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? Answer: Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC)
⩥ When is a Certificate of Waiver needed? Answer: 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) Answer: 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? Answer: Multispectral
⩥ The two-station mission control element (MCE) usually works
rotating shifts and enables the aircraft to loiter longer on station. (T/F)
Answer: 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. Answer: Flight path
⩥ What is the primary function of the Ground Control Station (GCS)?
Answer: 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? Answer: Infrared
⩥ A small unmanned aircraft must be operated in accordance with
limitations , including: Answer: Minimum visibility requirements
⩥ As technology advanced, the development of Inertial Navigation
System (INS) gave way to what technology that is used today? Answer:
Global Positioning System (GPS)
⩥ What is the term used to classify an object based on its ability to
reflect Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR)? Answer: 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? Answer: Mission requirements;
Aircraft size
,⩥ When recording maintenance on UAS, be sure to document all part
numbers, service time and date, and ______________. Answer: remote
pilot's comments and suggestions
⩥ The point at which all the weight of the aircraft is concentrated is
known as the ______________________. Answer: 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 _______________. Answer: aircraft is
subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight
⩥ What are the three degrees of motion that illustrate rotation around
axes? Answer: Pitch, roll, and yaw.
⩥ A _______________ datalink allows information to flow back and
forth simultaneously. Answer: duplex
⩥ Pilots should be alert for icing anytime the temperature approaches
_____ and _____ is present. Answer: 32*F; visible moisture
⩥ When using a GPS, the flight control system has very accurate
___________. Answer: navigational data
, ⩥ Robotic watercraft designed for underwater exploration are referred to
as Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV). (T/F) Answer: 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? Answer: Automated
Surface Observing Systems (ASOS)
⩥ What is the definition of "ceiling"? Answer: 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) Answer: True
⩥ What is a requirement for operating an unmanned aircraft in Class C
or D airspace? Answer: Prior authorization from Air Traffic Control
(ATC)
⩥ What was the first full-scale remotely piloted aircraft? Answer:
Sopwith Aerial Target
⩥ System components of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) include
___________, actuators, GPS sensor, and a control system. Answer:
power supply
PRACTICE EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS 2026 CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ 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? Answer: Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC)
⩥ When is a Certificate of Waiver needed? Answer: 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) Answer: 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? Answer: Multispectral
⩥ The two-station mission control element (MCE) usually works
rotating shifts and enables the aircraft to loiter longer on station. (T/F)
Answer: 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. Answer: Flight path
⩥ What is the primary function of the Ground Control Station (GCS)?
Answer: 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? Answer: Infrared
⩥ A small unmanned aircraft must be operated in accordance with
limitations , including: Answer: Minimum visibility requirements
⩥ As technology advanced, the development of Inertial Navigation
System (INS) gave way to what technology that is used today? Answer:
Global Positioning System (GPS)
⩥ What is the term used to classify an object based on its ability to
reflect Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR)? Answer: 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? Answer: Mission requirements;
Aircraft size
,⩥ When recording maintenance on UAS, be sure to document all part
numbers, service time and date, and ______________. Answer: remote
pilot's comments and suggestions
⩥ The point at which all the weight of the aircraft is concentrated is
known as the ______________________. Answer: 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 _______________. Answer: aircraft is
subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight
⩥ What are the three degrees of motion that illustrate rotation around
axes? Answer: Pitch, roll, and yaw.
⩥ A _______________ datalink allows information to flow back and
forth simultaneously. Answer: duplex
⩥ Pilots should be alert for icing anytime the temperature approaches
_____ and _____ is present. Answer: 32*F; visible moisture
⩥ When using a GPS, the flight control system has very accurate
___________. Answer: navigational data
, ⩥ Robotic watercraft designed for underwater exploration are referred to
as Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV). (T/F) Answer: 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? Answer: Automated
Surface Observing Systems (ASOS)
⩥ What is the definition of "ceiling"? Answer: 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) Answer: True
⩥ What is a requirement for operating an unmanned aircraft in Class C
or D airspace? Answer: Prior authorization from Air Traffic Control
(ATC)
⩥ What was the first full-scale remotely piloted aircraft? Answer:
Sopwith Aerial Target
⩥ System components of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) include
___________, actuators, GPS sensor, and a control system. Answer:
power supply
