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FAA PART 107 PREP EXAM


Question 1

Multiple choice (one answer)

You are operating a 1,280g (2.8 lb.) quadcopter for your own enjoyment. What FAA

regulation is this sUAS operation subject to?


A-     14 CFR Part 48

B-     14 CFR Part 107

C-     This operation is not subject to FAA regulations


Question 2

Multiple choice (one answer)

You have accepted football tickets in exchange for using your sUAS to videotape a future

construction zone. What FAA regulation is this sUAS operation subject to?


A-     This operation is not subject to FAA regulations

B-     14 CFR Part 107

C-     14 CFR Part 101


Question 3

Multiple choice (one answer)

You plan to operate a 33 lb. sUAS to capture aerial imagery over real estate for use in sales

listings. What FAA regulation is this sUAS operation subject to?


A-     14 CFR Part 101

B-     14 CFR Part 107

C-     This operation is not subject to FAA regulations


Question 4

Multiple choice (one answer)

Which of the following types of operations are excluded from the requirements in 14 CFR Part 107?


A-     UAS used for motion picture filming

B-     Model aircraft for hobby use

C-     Quadcopter capturing aerial imagery for crop monitoring


Question 5

Multiple choice (one answer)

Which of the following is operations would be regulated by 14 CFR Part 107?


A- Conducting public operations during a search mission

B- Flying for enjoyment with family and friends

C- Operating your sUAS for an imagery company

 

Question 6

Multiple choice (one answer)

As a remote pilot with a sUAS rating, under which situation can you deviate from 14 CFR Part 107?


A- In response to an in-flight emergency

B- Flying for enjoyment with family and friends

C- When conducting public operations during a search mission

 

Question 7

Multiple choice (one answer)

What action, if any, is appropriate if the remote pilot deviates from Part 107 during an emergency?


A- File a detailed report to the FAA Administrator, upon request

B- Take no special action since you are pilot-in-command

C- File a report to the FAA Administrator, as soon as possible

 

Question 8

Multiple choice (one answer)

Which of these operations must comply with 14 CFR Part 107?


A- Public and military operations

B- Civil and public operations

C- Civil operations

 

Question 9

Multiple choice (one answer)

To avoid possible collision with a manned aircraft, you estimate that your sUAS climbed to an altitude greater than 600 feet AGL. To whom must you report the deviation?


A-     the NTSB

B-     Air Traffic Control

C-     Upon request of the FAA

 

Question 10

Multiple choice (one answer)

When an ATC clearance has been obtained, no remote PIC may deviate from that clearance, unless that pilot obtains an amended clearance. The one exception to this regulation is when the clearance states "at pilot's discretion"


A-     an emergency

B-     if the clearance contains a restriction

C-     if asked for by the client

 

Question 11

Multiple choice (one answer)

FAA 14 CFR Part 107 applies to

 

A-     Public sUAS

B-     civil sUAS

C-     all sUAS

 

Question 12

Multiple choice (one answer)

To satisfy medical requirements, all sUAS crew members must


A-     hold a valid Third-Class Medical Certificate

B-     complete a physical with an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)

C-      be free of any physical or mental condition that would interfere with the safe operation of the small, unmanned aircraft system


Question 13

Multiple choice (one answer)

Who is responsible for ensuring there are enough crew members for a sUAS operation?


A- Person manipulating the controls

B- Remote pilot-in-command

C- Visual Observer

 

Question 14

Multiple choice (one answer)

Who is ultimately responsible for preventing a hazardous situation before an accident occurs?


A- Remote pilot-in-command

B- Person manipulating the controls

C- Visual Observer

 

Question 15

Multiple choice (one answer)

Which crewmember must hold a remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating?


A- Remote pilot-in-command

B- Visual Observer

C- Person manipulating the controls

 

Question 16

Multiple choice (one answer)

When using a sUAS in a commercial operation, who is responsible for briefing the participants about emergency procedures?


A- The lead VO

B- The FAA Inspector in charge

C- The remote pilot-in-command

 

Question 17

Multiple choice (one answer)

The remote PIC may operate how many sUAS at a time?


A-     5

B-     1

C-     No more than 2


Question 18

Multiple choice (one answer)

Which crewmember is required to be under direct supervision of the remote PIC when operating an sUAS?


A-     Remote pilot-in-command

B-     Visual Observer

C-     Person manipulating the controls

 

Question 19

Multiple choice (one answer)

A person without a Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate may operate an sUAS for commercial operations


A-     alone, if operating during daylight hours

B-     only when visual observers participate in the operation

C-     under the direct supervision of a remote PIC

 

Question 20

Multiple choice (one answer)

Whose sole task during an sUAS operation is to watch the sUAS and report potential hazards to the rest of the crew?


A-     Remote pilot-in-command

B-     Person manipulating the controls

C-      Visual Observer

 

 Question 21

Multiple choice (one answer)

Which of the following crew members must be used during Part 107operations?


A- Remote PIC, VO, and person manipulating the controls

B- Remote pilot-in-command

C- Remote PIC and visual observer

 

Question 22

Multiple choice (one answer)

An autonomous operation requires the following crew members


A- Remote PIC and visual observer

B- Remote PIC, VO, and person manipulating the controls

C- Remote pilot-in-command

 

Question 23

Multiple choice (one answer)

You are part of a news crew, operating on sUAS to cover a breaking story. You experience a Flyaway during landing. The unmanned aircraft strikes a vehicle causing approximately

$800 worth of damage. When must you report the incident to the FAA?


A- Within 10 days

B- Anytime

C- Not to exceed 30 days

 

Question 24

Multiple choice (one answer)

Within how many days must an sUAS accident be reported to the FAA?


A- 90 Days

B- 10 Days

C- 30 Days

 

 Question 25

Multiple choice (one answer)

As you are flying your sUAS, valued at $1,000, over a home to photograph it for real estate sales purposes, the sUAS has a failure causing it to fall onto an awning causing some minor damage. The fair market value of the awning is $800 but it can be repaired for $400. What type of report is required?


A-     An sUAS incident report to the FAA, within 10 days of the operation

B-     An sUAS accident report to the FAA, within 10 days of the operation

C-     No report required

 

Question 26

Multiple choice (one answer)

When must a current remote pilot certificate be in the pilot's personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft?


A-     Only when a payload is carried

B-     When acting as a crew chief during launch and recovery

C-     Anytime when acting as pilot-in-command or as a required crewmember

 

Question 27

Multiple choice (one answer)

Each person who holds a pilot certificate, a US driver's license, or a medical certificate shall present it for inspection upon the request of the Administrator, the National Transportation Safety Board, or any


A-     federal, state, or local law enforcement o􀆯icer

B-     authorized representative of the Administrator of the Department of Transportation

C-     authorized representative of the Department of State

 

Question 28

Multiple choice (one answer)

If requested, to whom must I present my remote pilot certificate?


A-     A person of authority

B-     Authorized representative of the Department of State

C-     FAA Inspector

 

Question 29

Multiple choice (one answer)

Under what conditions would a small, unmanned aircraft not have to be registered before it is operating in the US?


A-     When the aircraft has a takeoff weight that is more than .55 pounds but less than 55 pounds, not including fuel and necessary attachments

B-     When the aircraft weighs less than .55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is onboard or attached to the aircraft

C-     All small, unmanned aircraft need to be registered regardless of the weight of the aircraft before, during, and after the flight

 

Question 30

Multiple choice (one answer)

A civil small, unmanned aircraft operating under Part 107 is permitted to


A-     operate only if possessing a US registration certificate

B-     operate if possessing either a US registration or foreign registration certificate

C-     have dual registration in both the US and a foreign country

 

Question 31

Multiple choice (one answer)

Where must a small, unmanned aircraft's serial number be listed when using either a standard remote ID or a broadcast module?


A-     The manufacturer's Method of Compliance

B-     The Certificate of Aircraft Registration

C-     The aircraft's Document of Compliance

 

Question 32

Multiple choice (one answer)

Does an sUAS equipped with ADS-B meet the requirements for remote identification?


A-     Always

B-     No

C-     Yes

 

Question 33

Multiple choice (one answer)

Which preflight action is specifically required of the pilot prior to each flight?


A-     Visually inspect the pilot certificates of all crew members

B-     Check the aircraft logbooks for appropriate entries

C-     Assess the operating environment including local weather conditions, local airspace and any flight restrictions, the location of persons and property on the surface, and other ground hazards

 

Question 34

Multiple choice (one answer)

You intend to conduct an unmanned aircraft operation 60 minutes past the end of evening

civil twilight to inspect a flashing beacon atop a radio tower. To conduct this operation, you will be required to


A-   obtain a certificate of waiver

B- have functioning anti-collision lighting which is visible for at least 3 statute miles

C- contact the nearest air traffic control facility to advise them of your operation


Question 35

Multiple choice (one answer)

What should you do if there are high intensity pulsating lights in the area during a night flight?


A-     Ask them to be turned off

B-     Use the first-person view (FPV)

C-     Determine if they are turned on full strength

 

Question 36

Multiple choice (one answer)

How should the control station backlighting be set for night flights?


A-     Set to pulsating mode

B-     As low as possible to maintain night vision

C-     As bright as possible

 

Question 37

Multiple choice (one answer)

A crew conducting surveillance anticipates losing visual sight with the sUAS within a small segment of the flight plan. The flight


A-     may be conducted if the visual line of sight can be maintained for 50% of the route

B-     must be rerouted to maintain visual line of sight

C-     may be conducted using binoculars

 

Question 38

Multiple choice (one answer)

Unless otherwise authorized, what is the maximum air speed at which a person may operate an sUAS below 400ft?


A-    200 knots

B-    80 mph

C-   100 mph

 

Question 39

Multiple choice (one answer)

According to 14 CFR Part 107, what is the maximum ground speed for a small UA?


A-     87 mph

B-     87 knots

C-    100 knots

 

Question 40

Multiple choice (one answer)

In accordance with 14 CFR Part 107, at what maximum altitude can you operate a sUAS when inspecting a tower with a top at 1,000 feet AGL at close proximity (within 100ft)?


A-     1,400 feet MSL

B-     400 feet AGL

C-     1,400 feet AGL

 

 Question 41

Multiple choice (one answer)

What may be used to assist compliance with sUAS see-and-avoid requirements?


A-     Binoculars

B-     remote pilot diligence

C-     First-person view cameras

 

Question 42

Multiple choice (one answer)

During a flight of your small, unmanned aircraft, you observe a hot air balloon entering the area. You should


A-     ensure the unmanned aircraft passes below, above, or ahead of the balloon

B-     yield the right-of-way to the hot air balloon

C-     expect the hot air balloon to climb above your altitude

 

Question 43

Multiple choice (one answer)

A professional wildlife photographer operates an sUAS from a moving truck to capture aerial images of migrating birds in remote wetlands. The driver of the truck does not serve any crew member role in the operation. Is this sUAS operation in compliance with 14 CFR Part 107?


A-     Compliant with Part 107

B-     Not compliant with state and local traffic laws

C-     Not compliant with Part 107

 

Question 44

Multiple choice (one answer)

Which of the following operations is compliant with 14 CFR Part 107?


A-    Remote PIC is a passenger on an aircraft in flight while operating a sUAS

B-    Remote PIC is a passenger in a moving boat while operating an sUAS in an unpopulated area

C- Remote PIC is driving a moving vehicle while operating an sUAS in a sparsely populated area

 

Question 45

Multiple choice (one answer)

Which categories of operation require an FAA accepted current DOC?


A-     Categories 1 and 4

B-     Categories 1 and 2

C-     Categories 2 and 3

 

Question 46

Multiple choice (one answer)

Personnel at an outdoor concert venue use a sUAS to drop promotional T-shirts and CDs over the audience. Is this sUAS operation in compliance with 14 CFR 107?


A-     Not compliant with Part 107

B-     Yes, compliant with Part 107

C-     No, unless authorized by the venue

 

Question 47

Multiple choice (one answer)

Under what conditions may objects be dropped from the sUAS?


A-     If precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property on the surface

B-     If prior permission is received from the FAA

C-     When a release system is available

 

Question 48

Multiple choice (one answer)

You plan to release golf balls from your small, unmanned aircraft at an altitude of 100 feet AGL. You must ensure the objects being dropped will


A-     not cause property damage in excess of $300

B-     not create an undue hazard to persons or property

C-     land within 10 feet of the expected landing zone

 

Question 49

Multiple choice (one answer)

You wish to start a local delivery business using an sUAS to drop small packages at the front door of a customer. The customer's residence is not always within visual lone of sight (VLOS) of the remote PIC located at the delivery facility. Under which circumstance would this be authorized?


A-     There is currently no way to do this in compliance with AC 107-2

B-     By utilizing a vehicle to follow the sUAS while enroute to maintain VLOS

C-     With a waiver from the FAA

 

Question 50

Multiple choice (one answer)

After having dinner and wine, your client asks you to go outside to demonstrate the small

unmanned aircraft's capabilities. You must


A- not operate a small, unmanned aircraft within 8 hours of consuming any alcoholic beverage

B- ensure that your visual observer has not consumed any alcoholic beverages in the previous 12 hours

C- pass a self-administered sobriety test before operating the small, unmanned aircraft

 

Question 51

Multiple choice (one answer)

No person may attempt to act as a crewmember of a sUAS with


A-     .004% by weight or more alcohol in the blood

B-     .04% by weight or more alcohol in the blood

C-     .4% by weight or more alcohol in the blood

 

Question 52

Multiple choice (one answer)

A law enforcement officer witnesses careless or reckless behavior while observing sUAS operations and requests the operator submit to a drug or alcohol test. What are the consequences if this request is denied?


A-     The operator may be denied an application for a Remote Pilot Certificate for up to 30 days

B-     The operator may have their Remote Pilot Certificate with sUAS rating suspended or revoked

C-     The operator may have to pay a fine, but their Remote Pilot Certificate will not be affected.

 

Question 53

Multiple choice (one answer)

When can someone with a marijuana conviction apply for a Remote Pilot Certificate?


A-     Never

B-     1 year

C-     18 months

 

Question 54

Multiple choice (one answer)

If you are caught smoking marijuana the FAA will issue an immediate suspension or revocation of your pilot certificate


A-     deny all future pilot applications

B-     Send you to a drug treatment center

C-     issue an immediate suspension or revocation of your pilot certificate

 

Question 55

Multiple choice (one answer)

What FAA resource can pilot reference to learn more about the impact of drugs and alcohol on flight?


A-     The Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

B-     The Pilot operating Handbook

C-     NOTAMs

 

Question 56

Multiple choice (one answer)

If a certified pilot changes permanent mailing address and fails to notify the FAA Airmen Certification Branch of the new address, the pilot is entitled to exercise the privilege of the pilot certificate for a period of only


A-     60 days after the date of the move

B-     30 days after the date of the move

C-     90 days after the date of the move

 

 Question 57

Multiple choice (one answer)

Flight Data Center (FDC) NOTAMs are issued by the National Flight Data Center and contain regulatory information such as


A-     makings and signs used at airports

B-     standard communication procedures at uncontrolled airports

C-     temporary flight restrictions

 

Question 58

Multiple choice (one answer)

Time-critical information on airports and changes that affect the national airspace system (NAS) are provided by


A-     Advisory Circulars (AC)

B-     The Chart Supplement

C-     Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs)

 

Question 59

Multiple choice (one answer)

One of the purposes for issuing a temporary flight restriction (TFR) is to


A-     announce Parachute Jump Areas

B-     identify Airport Advisory Areas

C-     protect public figures

 

Question 60

Multiple choice (one answer)

Public figures are protected by


A-     prohibited areas

B-     special use airspace

C-     temporary flight restrictions

 

 Question 61

Multiple choice (one answer)

Your surveying company is a title sponsor for a race team at the Indy 500. To promote your new aerial surveying department, you decide to video part of the race using a small, unmanned aircraft. The FAA has issued a TFR for the race in the area you plan to fly. In this situation


A-     flying your drone is allowed if you notify all non-participating people of the closed course of the small, unmanned aircraft operation

B-     you may fly your drone in the TFR since your company is sponsoring a team in the race

C-     the TRF applies to all aircraft; you may not fly in the area without a Certificate of Waiver of Authorization

 

Question 62

Multiple choice (one answer)

Refer to Figure 31. Within what airspace is Coeur D'Alene Pappy Boyington Field located?


A-     Class E

B-     Class B

C-     Class D

 

Question 63

Multiple choice (one answer)

What special conditions do remote pilots need to be on the lookout for while operating near Lincoln Airport?


A-     Dallas College Football Game

B-     Birds in the vicinity

C-     Deer near the runway

 

Question 64

Multiple choice (one answer)

Checking the NOTAMs confirms the Blue Angels are scheduled to perform at the local airport. When can UAS operations resume relative to this NOTAM?


A-     Once the Blue Angels have landed

B-     With ATC authorization

C-     Immediately, so long as a 1NM distance is maintained

 

Question 65

Multiple choice (one answer)

According to 14 CFR Part 107, the remote PIC of a small, unmanned aircraft planning to operate within Class C airspace


A-     must use a visual observer

B-     is required to file a flight plan

C-     is required to receive ATC authorization

 

Question 66

Multiple choice (one answer)

According to 14 CFR Part 107, how may a remote PIC operate an unmanned aircraft in Class C airspace?


A-     The remote PIC must monitor the ATC frequency from launch to recovery

B-     The remote PIC must have prior authorization from the ATC facility having jurisdiction over that airspace

C-     The remote PIC must contact the ATC facility after launching the unmanned aircraft

 

Question 67

Multiple choice (one answer)

The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based on


A-     the number of airports that lie within the Class D airspace

B-     the instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established

C-     5 SM from the geographical center of the primary airport

 

Question 68

Multiple choice (one answer)

The typical outer radius limits of Class C airspace are


A-     10 NM

B-     30 NM

C-     20 NM


  Question 69

Multiple choice (one answer)

Responsibility for collision avoidance in an alert area rest with


A-     air traffic control

B-     all pilots

C-     the controlling agency

 

Question 70

Multiple choice (one answer)

Under what condition, if any, may remote pilots fly through a Restricted Area?


A-     When flying on airways with an ATC clearance

B-     Regulations do not allow this

C-     With the controlling agency's authorization



THE ANSWERS ARE AVAILABLE IN A SEPARATE DOCUMENT

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