USI Certification Questions and Verified Answers
Air density is one of the most important factors affecting aircraft performance,
because it is directly related to the generation of airfoil thrust. (T/F) Correct
Answer: False
Based on Part 107, who is required to perform sUAS checks prior to each flight to
determine if the system is in a condition for safe operation? Correct Answer:
Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC)
When is a Certificate of Waiver needed? Correct Answer: For operational limits
specifically not listed in Part 107.
Remote sensing is the acquisition of information about an object when not in direct
physical contact with the object. (T/F) Correct Answer: True
You are a remote pilot working for a company whose product is used in agricultural
environment. What type of imagers do you recommend for detection of crop
distress? Correct Answer: Multispectral
The two-station mission control element (MCE) usually works rotating shifts and
enables the aircraft to loiter longer on station. (T/F) Correct Answer: True
A ground control station is defined by the FAA as an interface used by the remote
pilot to control the _______________ of the small unmanned aircraft. Correct
Answer: Flight path
What is the primary function of the Ground Control Station (GCS)? Correct
Answer: Means by which the remote pilot controls an unmanned aircraft.
What bandwidth of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) is useful for looking at the
thermal emittance of an object? Correct Answer: Infrared
A small unmanned aircraft must be operated in accordance with limitations ,
including: Correct Answer: Minimum visibility requirements
,As technology advanced, the development of Inertial Navigation System (INS) gave
way to what technology that is used today? Correct Answer: Global Positioning
System (GPS)
What is the term used to classify an object based on its ability to reflect
Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR)? Correct Answer: Emittance
As an unmanned aircraft pilot, you have studied about datalink hardware and
manufacturers. What two factors affect the type of datalink hardware you
purchase? Correct Answer: Mission requirements; Aircraft size
When recording maintenance on UAS, be sure to document all part numbers,
service time and date, and ______________. Correct Answer: remote pilot's
comments and suggestions
The point at which all the weight of the aircraft is concentrated is known as the
______________________. Correct Answer: center of gravity
When operating an unmanned aircraft, the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC)
should consider load factor and the stress on the wings or rotors which may be
increased when the _______________. Correct Answer: aircraft is subjected to
maneuvers other than straight and level flight
What are the three degrees of motion that illustrate rotation around axes? Correct
Answer: Pitch, roll, and yaw.
A _______________ datalink allows information to flow back and forth
simultaneously. Correct Answer: duplex
Pilots should be alert for icing anytime the temperature approaches _____ and
_____ is present. Correct Answer: 32*F; visible moisture
When using a GPS, the flight control system has very accurate ___________.
Correct Answer: navigational data
Robotic watercraft designed for underwater exploration are referred to as
Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV). (T/F) Correct Answer: True
, Which provides weather conditions including temperature, pressure, wind,
precipitation, and visibility as well as obstructions to visibility, sky condition, and
significant changes to weather? Correct Answer: Automated Surface Observing
Systems (ASOS)
What is the definition of "ceiling"? Correct Answer: Height, above ground level, of
the lowest layer of clouds
The payload operator uses ground control station controls to manipulate the camera
to zoom, pan left/right/up/down, and switch from video to infrared. (T/F) Correct
Answer: True
What is a requirement for operating an unmanned aircraft in Class C or D airspace?
Correct Answer: Prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC)
What was the first full-scale remotely piloted aircraft? Correct Answer: Sopwith
Aerial Target
System components of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) include ___________,
actuators, GPS sensor, and a control system. Correct Answer: power supply
What Electromagnetic (EM) bands are used in precision agriculture applications?
Correct Answer: Visible and near infrared
An aircraft's primary propulsion system is referred to as the __________. Correct
Answer: powerplant
When adapting Crew Resource Management (CRM) concepts to the operation of a
small unmanned aircraft, CRM must be integrated into _____________. Correct
Answer: all phases of the operation
What areas are used by military aircraft to perform tactical flying? Correct Answer:
Military Training Routes (MTR)
Characteristics that are typical of an unstable air mass are ___________. Correct
Answer: turbulence and cumuliform clouds
Air density is one of the most important factors affecting aircraft performance,
because it is directly related to the generation of airfoil thrust. (T/F) Correct
Answer: False
Based on Part 107, who is required to perform sUAS checks prior to each flight to
determine if the system is in a condition for safe operation? Correct Answer:
Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC)
When is a Certificate of Waiver needed? Correct Answer: For operational limits
specifically not listed in Part 107.
Remote sensing is the acquisition of information about an object when not in direct
physical contact with the object. (T/F) Correct Answer: True
You are a remote pilot working for a company whose product is used in agricultural
environment. What type of imagers do you recommend for detection of crop
distress? Correct Answer: Multispectral
The two-station mission control element (MCE) usually works rotating shifts and
enables the aircraft to loiter longer on station. (T/F) Correct Answer: True
A ground control station is defined by the FAA as an interface used by the remote
pilot to control the _______________ of the small unmanned aircraft. Correct
Answer: Flight path
What is the primary function of the Ground Control Station (GCS)? Correct
Answer: Means by which the remote pilot controls an unmanned aircraft.
What bandwidth of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) is useful for looking at the
thermal emittance of an object? Correct Answer: Infrared
A small unmanned aircraft must be operated in accordance with limitations ,
including: Correct Answer: Minimum visibility requirements
,As technology advanced, the development of Inertial Navigation System (INS) gave
way to what technology that is used today? Correct Answer: Global Positioning
System (GPS)
What is the term used to classify an object based on its ability to reflect
Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR)? Correct Answer: Emittance
As an unmanned aircraft pilot, you have studied about datalink hardware and
manufacturers. What two factors affect the type of datalink hardware you
purchase? Correct Answer: Mission requirements; Aircraft size
When recording maintenance on UAS, be sure to document all part numbers,
service time and date, and ______________. Correct Answer: remote pilot's
comments and suggestions
The point at which all the weight of the aircraft is concentrated is known as the
______________________. Correct Answer: center of gravity
When operating an unmanned aircraft, the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC)
should consider load factor and the stress on the wings or rotors which may be
increased when the _______________. Correct Answer: aircraft is subjected to
maneuvers other than straight and level flight
What are the three degrees of motion that illustrate rotation around axes? Correct
Answer: Pitch, roll, and yaw.
A _______________ datalink allows information to flow back and forth
simultaneously. Correct Answer: duplex
Pilots should be alert for icing anytime the temperature approaches _____ and
_____ is present. Correct Answer: 32*F; visible moisture
When using a GPS, the flight control system has very accurate ___________.
Correct Answer: navigational data
Robotic watercraft designed for underwater exploration are referred to as
Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV). (T/F) Correct Answer: True
, Which provides weather conditions including temperature, pressure, wind,
precipitation, and visibility as well as obstructions to visibility, sky condition, and
significant changes to weather? Correct Answer: Automated Surface Observing
Systems (ASOS)
What is the definition of "ceiling"? Correct Answer: Height, above ground level, of
the lowest layer of clouds
The payload operator uses ground control station controls to manipulate the camera
to zoom, pan left/right/up/down, and switch from video to infrared. (T/F) Correct
Answer: True
What is a requirement for operating an unmanned aircraft in Class C or D airspace?
Correct Answer: Prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC)
What was the first full-scale remotely piloted aircraft? Correct Answer: Sopwith
Aerial Target
System components of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) include ___________,
actuators, GPS sensor, and a control system. Correct Answer: power supply
What Electromagnetic (EM) bands are used in precision agriculture applications?
Correct Answer: Visible and near infrared
An aircraft's primary propulsion system is referred to as the __________. Correct
Answer: powerplant
When adapting Crew Resource Management (CRM) concepts to the operation of a
small unmanned aircraft, CRM must be integrated into _____________. Correct
Answer: all phases of the operation
What areas are used by military aircraft to perform tactical flying? Correct Answer:
Military Training Routes (MTR)
Characteristics that are typical of an unstable air mass are ___________. Correct
Answer: turbulence and cumuliform clouds
