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Without obtaining proper permission, an RPAS operator decides to conduct a mission from privately
owned land. What violation is the RPAS operator in risk of? ✔Correct Answer-Trespassing
Who is responsible for generating an After-Action Report? ✔Correct Answer-Pilot in Command
Which of the following describe a method of examining and evaluating various components to
identify potential issues or problems? ✔Correct Answer-Aerial Inspection
How far are minutes of latitude apart from one another? ✔Correct Answer-A nautical mile
Why is clear and level ground a primary requirement for RPAS launch and recovery? (Select all that
apply) ✔Correct Answer-The air vehicle would have a stable area for takeoff and landing.
The risk of the air vehicle tipping over would be decreased.
Collision with obstacles would be decreased.
As density altitude increases, an aircraft's performance decreases. ✔Correct Answer-True
Which of the following factors may play a role in the decision to proceed with the launch of an
operation? (Select all that apply) ✔Correct Answer-Weather conditions
Aircraft status
Crew health
Payload
Air traffic volume
Communications connectivity
The "D" in N.O.T.E.D. stands for ________. ✔Correct Answer-Distance
What is required for carrying lithium-ion batteries in personal luggage on a plane? (Select all that
apply) ✔Correct Answer-Protecting terminal ends against short circuits
Keeping spare batteries with the passenger in the cabin
_________ is a set of rules or ideas considered the norm for a profession and upheld by one's peers.
✔Correct Answer-Ethics
What is situation awareness? ✔Correct Answer-The ability to perceive, comprehend, and
anticipate relevant changes in the environment, system status, and spatial relations.
Which federal agency issues ground station licenses, allowing remote pilots to transmit on the
aviation spectrum from outside an aircraft? ✔Correct Answer-The FCC
_________ is a set of behaviors, attributes, and characteristics that embody the ideals members
should display when conducting duties of their paid occupation. ✔Correct Answer-Professionalism
What condition occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in, leading in severe cases to
dizziness, confusion, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke? ✔Correct Answer-Dehydration
, What resources can be used to identify common radio frequencies? (Select all that apply)
✔Correct Answer-SkyVector
Airport directories
Aeronautical Charts
What does the 'No-Go' outcome of the Go/No-Go decision-making process denote? ✔Correct
Answer-A mission cannot proceed due to safety or operational reasons.
What primary objective does the term "site survey" play in RPAS mission planning? ✔Correct
Answer-The detailed assessment of the physical environment in which the operator will be flying.
Task-sharing refers to which of the following? ✔Correct Answer-Distributing responsibilities among
team members, preventing undue burden on any single person
Having a large area for wind correction allows the pilot to accomplish a smooth transition during
launch and recovery in which area of an RPAS operation? ✔Correct Answer-FATO
A Meteorological Aerodrome Report or METAR can provide an operator and crew which of the
following information? ✔Correct Answer-Current meteorological conditions within a five-statute-
mile radius of the issuing airport
Why are lithium batteries classified as hazardous materials during transportation? ✔Correct
Answer-Response: They can catch fire if damaged or short-circuited
What does "aviate" mean in the context of the aviate, navigate, and communicate framework?
✔Correct Answer-Response: Fundamental task of maintaining control over the aircraft
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations apply to what aspect of RPAS
operations? ✔Correct Answer-Response: Ground operations
Which of the following factors does not influence air density? ✔Correct Answer-Winds
A Terminal Aerodrome Forecast or TAF can provide an operator and crew which of the following
information? ✔Correct Answer-Response: Anticipated meteorological conditions within a five-
statue-mile radius of the issuing airport
What does the 'Postpone' outcome of the Go/No-Go decision-making process denote? ✔Correct
Answer-Response: A mission can proceed at a later time if specific conditions are addressed and
resolved within a predetermined period.
How can you confirm that the aircraft's heading and altitude are accurately adjusted as commanded?
✔Correct Answer-By using a handheld compass to match the RPAS heading
Which Class Echo airspace is designated as a surface area around an airport with a control tower that
is not in operation or does not provide full-time services? ✔Correct Answer-E2
If a shipping/storage container has a high "Ingress Protection" rating it means that the container....
✔Correct Answer-Is equipped with effective seals to prevent the entry of dust and moisture
Remote pilots must familiarize themselves with and strictly adhere to all applicable laws, regulations,
and guidelines governing the operation of RPAS in their operating area. ✔Correct Answer-True
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Without obtaining proper permission, an RPAS operator decides to conduct a mission from privately
owned land. What violation is the RPAS operator in risk of? ✔Correct Answer-Trespassing
Who is responsible for generating an After-Action Report? ✔Correct Answer-Pilot in Command
Which of the following describe a method of examining and evaluating various components to
identify potential issues or problems? ✔Correct Answer-Aerial Inspection
How far are minutes of latitude apart from one another? ✔Correct Answer-A nautical mile
Why is clear and level ground a primary requirement for RPAS launch and recovery? (Select all that
apply) ✔Correct Answer-The air vehicle would have a stable area for takeoff and landing.
The risk of the air vehicle tipping over would be decreased.
Collision with obstacles would be decreased.
As density altitude increases, an aircraft's performance decreases. ✔Correct Answer-True
Which of the following factors may play a role in the decision to proceed with the launch of an
operation? (Select all that apply) ✔Correct Answer-Weather conditions
Aircraft status
Crew health
Payload
Air traffic volume
Communications connectivity
The "D" in N.O.T.E.D. stands for ________. ✔Correct Answer-Distance
What is required for carrying lithium-ion batteries in personal luggage on a plane? (Select all that
apply) ✔Correct Answer-Protecting terminal ends against short circuits
Keeping spare batteries with the passenger in the cabin
_________ is a set of rules or ideas considered the norm for a profession and upheld by one's peers.
✔Correct Answer-Ethics
What is situation awareness? ✔Correct Answer-The ability to perceive, comprehend, and
anticipate relevant changes in the environment, system status, and spatial relations.
Which federal agency issues ground station licenses, allowing remote pilots to transmit on the
aviation spectrum from outside an aircraft? ✔Correct Answer-The FCC
_________ is a set of behaviors, attributes, and characteristics that embody the ideals members
should display when conducting duties of their paid occupation. ✔Correct Answer-Professionalism
What condition occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in, leading in severe cases to
dizziness, confusion, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke? ✔Correct Answer-Dehydration
, What resources can be used to identify common radio frequencies? (Select all that apply)
✔Correct Answer-SkyVector
Airport directories
Aeronautical Charts
What does the 'No-Go' outcome of the Go/No-Go decision-making process denote? ✔Correct
Answer-A mission cannot proceed due to safety or operational reasons.
What primary objective does the term "site survey" play in RPAS mission planning? ✔Correct
Answer-The detailed assessment of the physical environment in which the operator will be flying.
Task-sharing refers to which of the following? ✔Correct Answer-Distributing responsibilities among
team members, preventing undue burden on any single person
Having a large area for wind correction allows the pilot to accomplish a smooth transition during
launch and recovery in which area of an RPAS operation? ✔Correct Answer-FATO
A Meteorological Aerodrome Report or METAR can provide an operator and crew which of the
following information? ✔Correct Answer-Current meteorological conditions within a five-statute-
mile radius of the issuing airport
Why are lithium batteries classified as hazardous materials during transportation? ✔Correct
Answer-Response: They can catch fire if damaged or short-circuited
What does "aviate" mean in the context of the aviate, navigate, and communicate framework?
✔Correct Answer-Response: Fundamental task of maintaining control over the aircraft
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations apply to what aspect of RPAS
operations? ✔Correct Answer-Response: Ground operations
Which of the following factors does not influence air density? ✔Correct Answer-Winds
A Terminal Aerodrome Forecast or TAF can provide an operator and crew which of the following
information? ✔Correct Answer-Response: Anticipated meteorological conditions within a five-
statue-mile radius of the issuing airport
What does the 'Postpone' outcome of the Go/No-Go decision-making process denote? ✔Correct
Answer-Response: A mission can proceed at a later time if specific conditions are addressed and
resolved within a predetermined period.
How can you confirm that the aircraft's heading and altitude are accurately adjusted as commanded?
✔Correct Answer-By using a handheld compass to match the RPAS heading
Which Class Echo airspace is designated as a surface area around an airport with a control tower that
is not in operation or does not provide full-time services? ✔Correct Answer-E2
If a shipping/storage container has a high "Ingress Protection" rating it means that the container....
✔Correct Answer-Is equipped with effective seals to prevent the entry of dust and moisture
Remote pilots must familiarize themselves with and strictly adhere to all applicable laws, regulations,
and guidelines governing the operation of RPAS in their operating area. ✔Correct Answer-True
