NAR L2 Exam Question Pool (Section A: Applicable
Regulations - 10 questions out of 22 Section B: Storage - 1
question out of 3 Section C: Range and Safety Practices -
20 questions out of 55 Section D: Rocket Stability - 3
questions out of 8 Section E: Roc
A1) 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
The answer is "D". NFPA 1127 is the Code for High Power Rocketry. NFPA 1122 is the
Code for Model Rocketry; NFPA 1124 is the Code for the Manufacture, Transportation,
and Storage of Fireworks; NFPA 1125 is the Code for the Manufacture of Model Rocket
and High Power Rocket Motors.
A2) What part of the Federal Aviation Regulations govern rocket activity?
A) Part 95
B) Part 97
C) Part 101
D) Part 125
The answer is "C". Rocket activity is codified in Part 101, Moored Balloons, Kites,
Unmanned Rockets, and Unmanned Free Balloons.
A3) What is the maximum launch weight allowable for a rocket which does not
require FAA waiver?
A) 4 ounces (113 grams)
B) 4.4 ounces (125 grams)
C) 1 pound (453 grams)
D) 3.3 pounds (1500 grams)
The answer is "D". Part 101 no longer requires a waiver for the operation of model
rockets (class 1 rockets) weighing less than 3.3 pounds (1500 grams).
A4) What is the maximum propellant weight allowable for a rocket which does not
require an FAA waiver?
A) 4 ounces (113 grams)
B) 4.4 ounces (125 grams)
C) 1 pound (453 grams)
D) 3.3 pounds (1500 grams)
The answer is "B". Part 101 does not govern the operation of model rockets (class 1
rockets) using less than 125 grams of propellant.
A5) What is the maximum total impulse allowable for a rocket which does not
require an FAA waiver?
A) 80 Newton-seconds
B) 160 Newton-seconds
,C) 320 Newton-seconds
D) There is no impulse limit
The answer is "D". Part 101 does not specify any impulse limits.
A6) What is the maximum launch weight allowable for a rocket when complying
with the FAR 101 regulations for no waiver required?
A) 4 ounces (113 grams)
B) 4.4 ounces (125 grams)
C) 1 pound (453 grams)
D) 3.3 pounds (1500 grams)
The answer is "D". Part 101 allows operation of class 1 model rockets weighing no more
than 3.3 pounds (1500 grams) without a waiver.
A7) What is the maximum propellant weight allowable for a rocket without
needing an FAA waiver?
A) 4 ounces (113 grams)
B) 4.4 ounces (125 grams)
C) 1 pound (453 grams)
D) 3.3 pounds (1500 grams)
The answer is "B". Part 101 allows operation of class 1 model rockets using not more
than 4.4 ounces (125 grams) of propellant without an FAA waiver.
A8) Which of the following is a requirement for high power certification [Note:
Excludes NAR Jr. HPR 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
The answer is "B". Refer to paragraph 5.4.1 of NFPA 1127.
A9) What is the maximum total impulse permitted in a high power rocket per
NFPA 1127?
A) 81,920 Newton-seconds
B) 40,960 Newton-seconds
C) 20,480 Newton-seconds
D) There is no limit provided the FAA altitude waiver requirements are not
exceeded
The answer is "B". Refer to paragraph 4.9.2 of NFPA 1127.
A10) 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
The answer is "D". Refer to NFPA 1127 paragraph 4.9.1.
A11) What is the minimum age for user certification? [Note: Excludes NAR Jr.
HPR program]
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
, C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
The answer is "B". Refer to NFPA 1127, paragraph 5.4.1.
A12) Which of the following characteristics does NOT meet the definition of a
High PowerRocket 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
The answer is "B". Refer to NFPA 1127, paragraph 3.3.15.1.
A13) Which of the following is (are) true of a complex high power rocket per NFPA
1127?
A) The rocket is multi-staged or propelled by a cluster of rocket motors
B) The rocket contains electrical or electronic devices intended for control of the
rockets functions, e.g. staging, recovery initiation
C) The rocket uses other than parachute or streamer recovery, e.g. helicopter or
glide recovery
D) Both "A" and "B" above
The answer is "A". Refer to NFPA 1127, paragraph 3.3.13.1.1.
A14) 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
The answer is "D". Refer to NFPA 1127, paragraph 3.3.9.
A15) 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
The answer is "D". Refer to NFPA 1127, paragraph 4.3.
A16) Which of the following statements is always true concerning the definition of
a hybrid rocket motor?
A) The fuel component is composed of either paper or plastic
B) The fuel is in a different physical state (solid, liquid, or gaseous) than the
oxidizer
C) The oxidizer component is nitrous oxide
D) Both "A" and "C" above"
The answer is "B". Refer to NFPA 1127, paragraph 3.3.15.2, for the definition of a
hybrid rocket motor.
A17) Per the ATF-Explosives Law and Regulation (Orange Book) what kind of
explosive material is black powder?
A) High Explosive
B) Low Explosive
Regulations - 10 questions out of 22 Section B: Storage - 1
question out of 3 Section C: Range and Safety Practices -
20 questions out of 55 Section D: Rocket Stability - 3
questions out of 8 Section E: Roc
A1) 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
The answer is "D". NFPA 1127 is the Code for High Power Rocketry. NFPA 1122 is the
Code for Model Rocketry; NFPA 1124 is the Code for the Manufacture, Transportation,
and Storage of Fireworks; NFPA 1125 is the Code for the Manufacture of Model Rocket
and High Power Rocket Motors.
A2) What part of the Federal Aviation Regulations govern rocket activity?
A) Part 95
B) Part 97
C) Part 101
D) Part 125
The answer is "C". Rocket activity is codified in Part 101, Moored Balloons, Kites,
Unmanned Rockets, and Unmanned Free Balloons.
A3) What is the maximum launch weight allowable for a rocket which does not
require FAA waiver?
A) 4 ounces (113 grams)
B) 4.4 ounces (125 grams)
C) 1 pound (453 grams)
D) 3.3 pounds (1500 grams)
The answer is "D". Part 101 no longer requires a waiver for the operation of model
rockets (class 1 rockets) weighing less than 3.3 pounds (1500 grams).
A4) What is the maximum propellant weight allowable for a rocket which does not
require an FAA waiver?
A) 4 ounces (113 grams)
B) 4.4 ounces (125 grams)
C) 1 pound (453 grams)
D) 3.3 pounds (1500 grams)
The answer is "B". Part 101 does not govern the operation of model rockets (class 1
rockets) using less than 125 grams of propellant.
A5) What is the maximum total impulse allowable for a rocket which does not
require an FAA waiver?
A) 80 Newton-seconds
B) 160 Newton-seconds
,C) 320 Newton-seconds
D) There is no impulse limit
The answer is "D". Part 101 does not specify any impulse limits.
A6) What is the maximum launch weight allowable for a rocket when complying
with the FAR 101 regulations for no waiver required?
A) 4 ounces (113 grams)
B) 4.4 ounces (125 grams)
C) 1 pound (453 grams)
D) 3.3 pounds (1500 grams)
The answer is "D". Part 101 allows operation of class 1 model rockets weighing no more
than 3.3 pounds (1500 grams) without a waiver.
A7) What is the maximum propellant weight allowable for a rocket without
needing an FAA waiver?
A) 4 ounces (113 grams)
B) 4.4 ounces (125 grams)
C) 1 pound (453 grams)
D) 3.3 pounds (1500 grams)
The answer is "B". Part 101 allows operation of class 1 model rockets using not more
than 4.4 ounces (125 grams) of propellant without an FAA waiver.
A8) Which of the following is a requirement for high power certification [Note:
Excludes NAR Jr. HPR 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
The answer is "B". Refer to paragraph 5.4.1 of NFPA 1127.
A9) What is the maximum total impulse permitted in a high power rocket per
NFPA 1127?
A) 81,920 Newton-seconds
B) 40,960 Newton-seconds
C) 20,480 Newton-seconds
D) There is no limit provided the FAA altitude waiver requirements are not
exceeded
The answer is "B". Refer to paragraph 4.9.2 of NFPA 1127.
A10) 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
The answer is "D". Refer to NFPA 1127 paragraph 4.9.1.
A11) What is the minimum age for user certification? [Note: Excludes NAR Jr.
HPR program]
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
, C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
The answer is "B". Refer to NFPA 1127, paragraph 5.4.1.
A12) Which of the following characteristics does NOT meet the definition of a
High PowerRocket 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
The answer is "B". Refer to NFPA 1127, paragraph 3.3.15.1.
A13) Which of the following is (are) true of a complex high power rocket per NFPA
1127?
A) The rocket is multi-staged or propelled by a cluster of rocket motors
B) The rocket contains electrical or electronic devices intended for control of the
rockets functions, e.g. staging, recovery initiation
C) The rocket uses other than parachute or streamer recovery, e.g. helicopter or
glide recovery
D) Both "A" and "B" above
The answer is "A". Refer to NFPA 1127, paragraph 3.3.13.1.1.
A14) 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
The answer is "D". Refer to NFPA 1127, paragraph 3.3.9.
A15) 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
The answer is "D". Refer to NFPA 1127, paragraph 4.3.
A16) Which of the following statements is always true concerning the definition of
a hybrid rocket motor?
A) The fuel component is composed of either paper or plastic
B) The fuel is in a different physical state (solid, liquid, or gaseous) than the
oxidizer
C) The oxidizer component is nitrous oxide
D) Both "A" and "C" above"
The answer is "B". Refer to NFPA 1127, paragraph 3.3.15.2, for the definition of a
hybrid rocket motor.
A17) Per the ATF-Explosives Law and Regulation (Orange Book) what kind of
explosive material is black powder?
A) High Explosive
B) Low Explosive
