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

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 C) Blasting Agent D) Non-explosive The answer is "B". Refer to Section 555.202 (b) of Federal Explosives Law and Regulations (Orange Book), 9/2007 revision. A18) The minimum age for an explosive permit application is: A) 16 years or older B) 18 years or older C) 21 years or older D) 25 years or older The answer is "C". Refer to Federal Explosives Law and Regulations (Orange Book), 9/2007 revision, 555.49(b)(1). A19) Which of the following statements are true concerning the definition of a High Power Rocket Motor? A) Total impulse is less than 81,920 Newton-seconds B) The total impulse is more than 160 Newton-seconds C) Both A and B above D) The motor must use either fiberglass or metal case materials The answer is "B". Refer to NFPA 1127, paragraph 13.3.15.1, for the definition of a high power rocket motor. A20) A certified individual wants to purchase a "L" motor reloadable casing at a launch. Which of the following is true? A) He must possess an Explosives User's Permit B) He does not require an Explosives User's Permit C) He must pay in advance for the motor purchase D) He must use the reload kit on the same day as purchase The answer is B, APCP HPR motors are no longer regulated and motor casings were never regulated. A21) Which of the following (hypothetical) rocket motors is NOT a High Power Rocket? A) An F90 with 40 grams of propellant B) An H60 with 62 grams of propellant C) A G35 with 66 grams of propellant D) All of the above are High Power Rocket Motors The answer is "C". A High Power Rocket Motor has more than 160 Newton-seconds of total impulse, or an average thrust greater than 80 Newtons, or more than 125 grams of propellant. "A" has an average thrust greater than 80 Newtons; "B" has more than 160 Newton-seconds of total impulse (it's an H motor); "C" does not have more than 125 grams of propellant. Refer to NFPA 1125, 2010 edition A22) What does FAA FAR 101.29 require you to provide specifications on in filing an FAA waiver? A) Estimated number of rockets B) Type of propulsion (liquid or solid), fuel(s) and oxidizer(s) C) Description of the launcher(s) planned to be used, including any airborne platform(s) D) Description of recovery system E) Highest altitude, above ground level, expected to be reached,