USI CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND
UPDATED)
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
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,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
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
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, 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
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
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND
UPDATED)
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
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,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
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
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, 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
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
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
