Canada Basic practice test

Question 1

On a chart you see an area labeled CYR followed by three numbers. What is it?

Accepted Answer

Class F restricted airspace; you need the user agency's permission

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Class F advisory airspace; no permission is needed to enter it

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A Class C control zone

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A radio frequency

Question 2

A forest fire is burning nearby. Without permission, where may you NOT fly your drone?

Accepted Answer

Below 3,000 ft AGL within 5 NM of the fire area

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Only directly over the flames

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Within 1 NM of the fire, below 400 ft

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Nowhere; fire restrictions only apply to manned aircraft

Question 3

In a basic operation away from buildings and structures, what is the maximum altitude for a drone in Canada?

Accepted Answer

122 m (400 ft) AGL

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152 m (500 ft) AGL

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90 m (300 ft) AGL

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No fixed limit, as long as the drone stays in visual line of sight

Question 4

What is the minimum age to obtain a pilot certificate for basic operations?

Accepted Answer

14 years

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12 years

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16 years

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18 years

Question 5

To meet the recency requirement, what must a certificated drone pilot have done within the 24 months before a flight?

Accepted Answer

Been issued a certificate, passed an exam or review, or trained

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Logged at least 10 flights

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Renewed the certificate with Transport Canada every 12 months

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Nothing; pilot certificates never require recency

Question 6

Which of these can cause a lithium battery fire?

Accepted Answer

Improper charging or damage from a crash

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Storing the battery at room temperature

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Using the manufacturer's approved charger

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Flying in light winds

Question 7

Which component is often called the 'brain' of a drone, combining sensor data and pilot inputs into commands for the motors?

Accepted Answer

The flight controller

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The battery

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The camera gimbal

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The propeller guard

Question 8

At night, a dim light disappears when you look directly at it. What technique helps you see it?

Accepted Answer

Look about 5–10° off centre from the object

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Stare directly at it for a long time

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Use a bright flashlight to look at the sky

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Close one eye and look straight at it

Question 9

A pilot flies close to a crowd to show off, saying, "Watch this, I can do it." Which hazardous attitude is this?

Accepted Answer

Macho

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Invulnerability

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Impulsivity

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Resignation

Question 10

Under the Canadian Aviation Regulations, how long after consuming an alcoholic beverage must you wait before acting as a crew member of a drone operation?

Accepted Answer

12 hours

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8 hours

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6 hours

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24 hours

Question 11

Which combination of conditions produces the highest density altitude?

Accepted Answer

High elevation, high temperature and high humidity

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Low elevation, low temperature and low humidity

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High elevation, low temperature and low humidity

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Low elevation, high pressure and dry air

Question 12

Which conditions favour radiation fog?

Accepted Answer

A clear night with little or no wind, especially in low areas

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Strong winds blowing over the open ocean during the day

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A hot, sunny afternoon with a light breeze

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Cold air moving over warm water at sea

Question 13

How does a hot, humid day at a high-elevation site affect the performance of a small multirotor UA?

Accepted Answer

Performance decreases because density altitude is high.

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Performance increases because thin air has less drag.

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There is no effect because the UA is battery powered.

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Performance increases because warm batteries deliver more power.

Question 14

Which time standard is used in Canadian aviation operations?

Accepted Answer

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), also called Zulu

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Local time at the pilot's location, with daylight time

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Eastern Time for all of Canada

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The 12-hour clock with a.m. and p.m.

Question 15

Lines of latitude (parallels) are used to measure position

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north or south of the equator.

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east or west of the Prime Meridian.

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above or below sea level.

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from the nearest airport.

Question 16

At night you see an aircraft's red and white lights. Which way is it going?

Accepted Answer

Crossing from right to left, moving away from you

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Coming straight toward you, head-on

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Crossing from left to right and coming toward you

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Hovering in place over one spot

Question 17

A low-flying aircraft is heading toward your drone. What is usually the fastest way to avoid a collision?

Accepted Answer

Rapidly reduce the drone's altitude

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Climb as fast as possible

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Hover and wait for the aircraft to turn

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Fly toward the aircraft to get a better view

Question 18

Which item belongs in a pre-flight crew briefing?

Accepted Answer

Crew roles and the emergency and contingency plans

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The pilot's favourite music for the flight

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The drone's purchase price and warranty

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Nothing; briefings are only for airlines

Question 19

What is the angle of attack?

Accepted Answer

The angle between the chord line and the relative wind

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The angle between the wing chord and the horizon

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The bank angle of the aircraft in a turn

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The angle of the drone's camera

Question 20

What do you need before transmitting on an aviation VHF radio in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A Restricted Operator Certificate – Aeronautical (ROC-A)

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Only a basic RPA pilot certificate from Transport Canada

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Nothing; anyone may transmit on aviation frequencies

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An SFOC-RPAS from Transport Canada