USPA Category A Quiz
1) For planned deployment initiation at 3,000 feet, approximately how long should an average-sized
jumper fall after exiting at 5,000 feet?
a) 10 seconds
b) 15 seconds
c) 20 seconds - Answer-b) 15 seconds
2) What is the most appropriate response to loss of heading control in freefall?
a) Altitude, arch, legs, relax.
b) Correct by turning in opposite direction.
c) De-arch. - Answer-a) Altitude, arch, legs, relax.
3) What is the best way to avoid a canopy collision when turning?
a) Announce in a loud, clear voice your upcoming turns and/or maneuvers.
b) Always fly a right-hand pattern.
c) Look first in the direction of the turn. - Answer-c) Look first in the direction of the turn.
4) What is the quickest and safest way to change heading immediately after opening?
a) Aggressively use toggle inputs to turn.
b) Rear riser turn with the brakes still set.
, c) Front riser turn with the brakes still set. - Answer-b) Rear riser turn with the brakes still set.
5) How would you steer a parachute that has a broken brake line?
a) Immediately cut away and pull the reserve.
b) Use the rear risers to steer with the brakes still set.
c) If familiar with rear-riser flares on that canopy, release both brakes and use the back risers to steer. -
Answer-c) If familiar with rear-riser flares on that canopy, release both brakes and use the back risers to
steer.
6) How would you prepare to land a canopy using the rear risers to flare?
a) Practice with rear-riser flares at altitude with that canopy during a routine jump.
b) Prepare to PLF.
c) Set the brakes first, then land using rear risers. - Answer-a) Practice with rear-riser flares at altitude
with that canopy during a routine jump.
7) What is the procedure for landing on a building?
a) Cut away 5-10 feet above the building surface, prepare to PLF.
b) Disconnect the RSL (if time), contact the building feet first, PLF, cut away after landing on top of a
building, wait for competent help.
c) Steer away from building so that you land on solid ground. - Answer-b) Disconnect the RSL (if time),
contact the building feet first, PLF, cut away after landing on top of a building, wait for competent help.
8) What is the purpose of the automatic activation device?
1) For planned deployment initiation at 3,000 feet, approximately how long should an average-sized
jumper fall after exiting at 5,000 feet?
a) 10 seconds
b) 15 seconds
c) 20 seconds - Answer-b) 15 seconds
2) What is the most appropriate response to loss of heading control in freefall?
a) Altitude, arch, legs, relax.
b) Correct by turning in opposite direction.
c) De-arch. - Answer-a) Altitude, arch, legs, relax.
3) What is the best way to avoid a canopy collision when turning?
a) Announce in a loud, clear voice your upcoming turns and/or maneuvers.
b) Always fly a right-hand pattern.
c) Look first in the direction of the turn. - Answer-c) Look first in the direction of the turn.
4) What is the quickest and safest way to change heading immediately after opening?
a) Aggressively use toggle inputs to turn.
b) Rear riser turn with the brakes still set.
, c) Front riser turn with the brakes still set. - Answer-b) Rear riser turn with the brakes still set.
5) How would you steer a parachute that has a broken brake line?
a) Immediately cut away and pull the reserve.
b) Use the rear risers to steer with the brakes still set.
c) If familiar with rear-riser flares on that canopy, release both brakes and use the back risers to steer. -
Answer-c) If familiar with rear-riser flares on that canopy, release both brakes and use the back risers to
steer.
6) How would you prepare to land a canopy using the rear risers to flare?
a) Practice with rear-riser flares at altitude with that canopy during a routine jump.
b) Prepare to PLF.
c) Set the brakes first, then land using rear risers. - Answer-a) Practice with rear-riser flares at altitude
with that canopy during a routine jump.
7) What is the procedure for landing on a building?
a) Cut away 5-10 feet above the building surface, prepare to PLF.
b) Disconnect the RSL (if time), contact the building feet first, PLF, cut away after landing on top of a
building, wait for competent help.
c) Steer away from building so that you land on solid ground. - Answer-b) Disconnect the RSL (if time),
contact the building feet first, PLF, cut away after landing on top of a building, wait for competent help.
8) What is the purpose of the automatic activation device?
