IASD Drone Operations Practice Test

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• What is the best way to mitigate risk?
• Name common sensors used for mapping, inspection, or search tasks.
• What is the purpose of Remote Identification (Remote ID) for drones?
• ATIS provides continuous broadcast of information concerning:
• Which tool is commonly recommended to monitor frequency usage in order to minimize RF interference during sUAS operations?
• What antidotal phrase is used to counter anti-authority attitudes?
• During a sUAS flyaway event, what action should the remote PIC take?
• What does a 'return-to-home' function generally do in a GNSS-failure scenario?
• What safety distances should be maintained from people and property during UAS operations?
• What is the typical maximum altitude limit for many UAS operations, and why?
• What is the recommended communications procedure when operating near Cooperstown Airport?
• In BVLOS operations, why is detect-and-avoid capability important?
• Which practice reflects privacy by design in data handling for drones?
• What is the overall objective when applying CRM to UAS operations?
• Which topic should be covered in a collective UAS operation's preflight briefing regarding contingencies?
• Which of the following describes a common cause of propeller failure and a recommended mitigation?
• During a GPS outage, which statement describes how the drone should be operated?
• Which of the following best describes how to mitigate risk effectively in UAS operations?
• Which frequency should be used as a CTAF to monitor airport traffic at Coeur D'Alene?
• For the first flight of the day, how should an sUAS preflight inspection be accomplished?
• What is the primary purpose of regular maintenance inspections for drones?
• Which statement about weather and preflight checks is most accurate?
• The effective use of all available resources—human, hardware, and information—prior to and during flight to ensure the successful outcome of the operation is called.
• In drone operations, what does privacy by design require?
• Which are core hardware components of a UAS platform?
• Which statement about ATIS broadcasts is correct?
• Absence of the sky condition and visibility on an ATIS broadcast indicates that
• Which practice best minimizes privacy concerns when capturing aerial imagery?
• Which statement best reflects privacy considerations when capturing aerial imagery?
• What is a NOTAM and how does it affect drone operations?
• Explain the typical triggers and action of a Return-to-Home (RTH) procedure.
• Which term describes the accurate perception and understanding of all risk element factors and conditions?
• What is the purpose of post-flight reviews?
• If weather deteriorates beyond permitted limits during a UAS flight, what action should be taken?
• If a propeller blade has a nick, what action should you take?
• What action should the remote PIC take upon GPS signal loss?
• Why is logging software versions important in flight records?
• Why is center of gravity (CG) and payload placement critical for drone stability?
• Which hazardous attitude is described as attempting to impress others by taking risks?
• What is recommended when conducting operations near critical infrastructure?
• After landing, what is a primary focus of the post-flight procedure?
• Which lithium battery should not be used?
• A common cause of sUAS flyaway events is
• Which combination of sensors is typically used for precise georeferenced mapping?
• What antidotal phrase can help reverse the hazardous attitude of impulsivity?
• Which statement best describes the role of CRM in unmanned aircraft operations?
• Risk management, as part of the aeronautical decision making (ADM) process, relies on which features to reduce the risks associated with each flight?
• How do weight and balance influence drone performance and safety?
• What action should the remote PIC take during a sUAS flyaway event?
• What is the purpose of following the manufacturer's recommendations for safe battery handling?
• What is RTK and PPK and why are they used in drone operations?
• What is the function of a visual observer in required UAS operations?
• Which frequency should be monitored for Cooperstown area CTAF/MULTICOM?
• Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) is the continuous broadcast of recorded information concerning
• Which phrase best identifies a UAS operating five nautical miles south of the airport in a traffic advisory?
• Identify the hazardous attitude or characteristic a remote pilot-in-command displays while taking risks in order to impress others?
• Differentiate between Visual Line of Sight operations and autonomous BVLOS operations.
• Which statement describes the position of the unmanned aircraft in relation to the airport?
• What call could the remote PIC/visual observer make on CTAF to alert the manned pilot when a manned aircraft is approaching near the operation area?
• What antidotal phrase can help reverse the hazardous attitude of anti-authority?
• What is the primary purpose of standard operating procedures in unmanned aircraft operations?
• During a lost link, which entities should be notified?
• What safety and compliance considerations are needed for BVLOS operations?
• How should batteries be stored and transported to preserve health and safety?
• In the event of a flyaway, what steps are recommended to attempt recovery?
• Which event is considered a flyaway?
• Which frequency is used to monitor manned aircraft and ATC communications near MOT?
• What is the primary purpose of maintenance and recordkeeping for unmanned aerial systems?
• Why are flight logs important and what should they record?
• What is the primary purpose of the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) for manned and unmanned aircraft in non-controlled airspace?
• Which practices help maintain proficiency in drone operations?
• Which action is recommended for propeller maintenance and prevention of damage?
• What is the recommended communication procedure when operating in the vicinity of Cooperstown Airport?
• Aeronautical decision making (ADM) is described as the pilot's ability for:
• If ATIS omits sky condition and visibility, which statement is true about ceiling and visibility?
• What does payload risk management encompass for drone operations?
• What antidotal phrase can help reverse the hazardous attitude of impulsivity?
• How should IMU and compass calibration be performed to ensure reliable navigation?
• What is the role of tracking and telemetry in BVLOS operations?
• Which of the following is a safety concern when selecting Li battery?
• Which statement best describes data integrity and security measures in UAS operations?
• Which hazardous attitude is described as attempting to impress others by taking risks?
• Which set of hazardous attitudes is commonly identified in pilot safety training?
• You have been hired as a remote pilot-in-command by a local TV news station to film breaking news with a small unmanned aircraft. You expressed a safety concern and the station manager has instructed you to 'fly first, ask questions later.' What type of hazardous attitude does this attitude represent?
• What should remote pilot do immediately after GPS signal loss?
• Who defines the roles and responsibilities of the remote PIC and a visual observer prior to and during operation?
• What is the role of human factors in UAS operations and what are common errors?
• What are typical Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) requirements for safe drone flight?
• How should the aircraft call sign N169US be spoken phonetically?
• What does BVLOS stand for and when is it relevant?
• In which of the following scenarios is a remote PIC not required to perform a preflight inspection of their sUAS?
• Which scenario best defines a flyaway?
• What measures minimize risk when flying near airports or in restricted zones?
• How can compass calibration be compromised and how do you prevent it?
• What is the standard preflight requirement for sUAS flights?
• Which statement best describes a BVLOS operation?
• Which practice supports airworthiness and regulatory compliance in UAS operations?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of crew resource management?
• What is the example CTAF call used to alert a nearby manned pilot when a UAS is operating near Zephyrhills Airport?
• What should a robust emergency plan for UAS operations near critical infrastructure include?
• During your preflight inspection, you discover that the casing of your sUAS battery has expanded beyond its normal dimensions. What action should you take?
• A local TV station has had multiple near misses and two small unmanned aircraft accidents. What would be a solution for improving operating safety culture?
• Risk management in the aeronautical decision making (ADM) process relies on which features to reduce the risks associated with each flight?
• Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) is the continuous broadcast of information concerning:
• What should a preflight briefing cover in a collective UAS operation?
• A visual observer call to alert pilots near the operation area should resemble which example?
• How often is the remote PIC required to inspect the sUAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe operation?
• If ATC issues 'UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS THREE O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, WESTBOUND', where should the remote PIC look for this traffic relative to the unmanned aircraft?
• Which scenario describes a flyaway?
• Which item is not typically provided by ATIS?
• What is the proper response by the remote PIC if experiencing a lost link situation?
• What precautions should a remote PIC take to prevent possible inflight emergencies when using lithium-based batteries?
• How do you determine a safe takeoff weight and ensure proper balance for a mission?
• Which practice helps ensure all critical steps are performed during a flight?
• Which action is appropriate during an inbound approach to an airport with no tower, FSS, or UNICOM to coordinate with others via MULTICOM?
• Inbound to an airport with no tower, FSS, or UNICOM in operation, a pilot should self-announce on MULTICOM frequency
• What services will a FSS provide?
• What action should the remote PIC take upon GPS signal loss?
• Which sequence best represents basic steps for conducting a risk assessment before flight?
• After ATC authorization to operate near Minot International airport while the control tower is operational, which radio frequency could be used to monitor manned aircraft and ATC communications?
• What is the altitude guideline specified for UAS operations when transmitting position and intentions in the traffic pattern near airports?
• What are typical maintenance intervals and why do they matter?
• What is the correct spoken form of 4,500 feet MSL when communicating with air traffic control?
• Which CRM practice is essential in sUAS operations?
• What is the recommended communications procedure when approaching Currituck County Airport for landing?
• Which step comes immediately after hazard identification in a basic risk assessment?
• Which statement describes the use of CTAF in airport operations?
• Which statement best describes risk management features within ADM?
• As standard operating practice, all inbound and local traffic approaching or near an airport without a control tower should continuously monitor the appropriate facility from a distance of
• What is a common effect of GNSS interference on a UAV flight, and which mitigation can help?
• Damaged lithium batteries can cause what in flight?
• What operational pitfall is associated with a pilot getting behind the aircraft?
• Which airspace authorization processes are commonly required for UAS operations?
• (Refer to Figure 22 area 2; and Figure 31.) At Coeur D'Alene, which frequency should be used as a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to monitor airport traffic?
• Who is responsible for determining that the aircraft is safe for flight during the preflight inspection?
• Which safety measure is typically required for BVLOS flights but not standard for VLOS?
• What post-flight checks are essential after each mission?
• What distinguishes a visual observer from the remote pilot in UAS operations?
• In the event of a malfunction, what is a controlled descent or landing procedure?
• BVLOS vs VLOS: define and safety considerations for BVLOS.
• In a UAS operation, which statement about the remote pilot in command is true?
• Who should broadcast a CTAF call to alert a nearby manned aircraft during UAS operations?
• Which of the following demonstrates good aeronautical decision making (ADM) risk management during flight?
• The collaboration of the remote pilot-in-command and the visual observer prior to and during operation is best described as which concept?
• Which CRM principle is emphasized as essential in sUAS operations?
• Define a standard 'failsafe' action and provide examples.
• In this scenario, which hazardous attitude is demonstrated by acting before safety concerns are resolved?
• When would a UAS operation typically require a waiver?
• In the context of non-towered airports, inbound and local traffic should monitor the appropriate facility from what distance?
• In aviation traffic advisories, what direction does 'three o'clock' indicate relative to the aircraft?
• What service will a Flight Service Station (FSS) provide?
• An extreme case of a pilot getting behind the aircraft can lead to the operational pitfall of
• In aeronautical decision making, which of the following is a core element of risk management?
• Which preflight risk assessment objective best describes its purpose?
• To minimize the risk of radio frequency interference during SUAS operations, what is the best approach?
• Which of the following is the proper phraseology to contact Whitted ATC Tower for initial entry into Class D airspace for unmanned aircraft operations?
• Which statement best describes GPS/compass preflight checks essential for safe flight?
• Under what conditions should you stop a UAS flight due to risk?
• Hazardous attitudes occur to every pilot to some degree at some time. Which of the following is a correct list of some hazardous attitudes?
• Who is responsible for performing preflight inspections of the sUAS?
• What best describes the capabilities and limits of drone obstacle avoidance systems?
• What actions should you take in a lost-control-link scenario?
• Which statement best describes the handling of GPS loss during sUAS operations?
• Define Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) and explain its importance.
• To avoid missing important steps, always use the.
• What is the role of METARs and forecasts in flight planning?
• How should a drone respond if GNSS (GPS) signal is lost during flight?
• To prevent the final 'link' in the accident chain, a remote pilot must consider which methodology?
• Upon GPS signal loss, the remote pilot should immediately:
• If ATC issues 'UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS NINE O'CLOCK, 2 MILES', where should the remote PIC look for this traffic relative to the unmanned aircraft?
• Which frequency is appropriate to transmit intentions when 10 miles out from Currituck County Airport?
• Why is maintaining situational awareness critical during a flight?
• When should pilots state their position on the airport when calling the tower for takeoff?
• Which of the following constitutes essential preflight checks that should be completed before every flight?
• Which statement best describes crew resource management in sUAS operations?
• What responsibilities must the Remote Pilot in Command assume during a UAS operation?
• What is the purpose of automated clearance systems where available?
• Identify key weather factors that impact UAS flights and how you should respond.
• When adapting crew resource management (CRM) concepts to the operation of a small unmanned aircraft, CRM must be integrated into which phases of the operation?
• Which three elements are emphasized as part of risk management in ADM?