USI CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026/2027 | LATEST
UPDATE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS & COMPREHENSIVE EXAM REVIEW
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) - ANS ✔✔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? - ANS ✔✔Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC)
When is a Certificate of Waiver needed? - ANS ✔✔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) - ANS ✔✔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? - ANS ✔✔Multispectral
The two-station mission control element (MCE) usually works rotating shifts and enables the aircraft to
loiter longer on station. (T/F) - ANS ✔✔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. - ANS ✔✔Flight path
What is the primary function of the Ground Control Station (GCS)? - ANS ✔✔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? - ANS ✔✔Infrared
A small unmanned aircraft must be operated in accordance with limitations , including: - ANS
✔✔Minimum visibility requirements
As technology advanced, the development of Inertial Navigation System (INS) gave way to what
technology that is used today? - ANS ✔✔Global Positioning System (GPS)
What is the term used to classify an object based on its ability to reflect Electromagnetic Radiation
(EMR)? - ANS ✔✔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? - ANS ✔✔Mission requirements; Aircraft size
When recording maintenance on UAS, be sure to document all part numbers, service time and date, and
______________. - ANS ✔✔remote pilot's comments and suggestions
, The point at which all the weight of the aircraft is concentrated is known as the
______________________. - ANS ✔✔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 _______________. - ANS
✔✔aircraft is subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight
What are the three degrees of motion that illustrate rotation around axes? - ANS ✔✔Pitch, roll, and yaw.
A _______________ datalink allows information to flow back and forth simultaneously. - ANS ✔✔duplex
Pilots should be alert for icing anytime the temperature approaches _____ and _____ is present. - ANS
✔✔32*F; visible moisture
When using a GPS, the flight control system has very accurate ___________. - ANS ✔✔navigational data
Robotic watercraft designed for underwater exploration are referred to as Unmanned Surface Vehicles
(USV). (T/F) - ANS ✔✔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? - ANS ✔✔Automated
Surface Observing Systems (ASOS)
What is the definition of "ceiling"? - ANS ✔✔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) - ANS ✔✔True
What is a requirement for operating an unmanned aircraft in Class C or D airspace? - ANS ✔✔Prior
authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC)
What was the first full-scale remotely piloted aircraft? - ANS ✔✔Sopwith Aerial Target
System components of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) include ___________, actuators, GPS sensor,
and a control system. - ANS ✔✔power supply
What Electromagnetic (EM) bands are used in precision agriculture applications? - ANS ✔✔Visible and
near infrared
An aircraft's primary propulsion system is referred to as the __________. - ANS ✔✔powerplant
When adapting Crew Resource Management (CRM) concepts to the operation of a small unmanned
aircraft, CRM must be integrated into _____________. - ANS ✔✔all phases of the operation
What areas are used by military aircraft to perform tactical flying? - ANS ✔✔Military Training Routes
(MTR)
UPDATE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS & COMPREHENSIVE EXAM REVIEW
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) - ANS ✔✔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? - ANS ✔✔Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC)
When is a Certificate of Waiver needed? - ANS ✔✔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) - ANS ✔✔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? - ANS ✔✔Multispectral
The two-station mission control element (MCE) usually works rotating shifts and enables the aircraft to
loiter longer on station. (T/F) - ANS ✔✔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. - ANS ✔✔Flight path
What is the primary function of the Ground Control Station (GCS)? - ANS ✔✔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? - ANS ✔✔Infrared
A small unmanned aircraft must be operated in accordance with limitations , including: - ANS
✔✔Minimum visibility requirements
As technology advanced, the development of Inertial Navigation System (INS) gave way to what
technology that is used today? - ANS ✔✔Global Positioning System (GPS)
What is the term used to classify an object based on its ability to reflect Electromagnetic Radiation
(EMR)? - ANS ✔✔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? - ANS ✔✔Mission requirements; Aircraft size
When recording maintenance on UAS, be sure to document all part numbers, service time and date, and
______________. - ANS ✔✔remote pilot's comments and suggestions
, The point at which all the weight of the aircraft is concentrated is known as the
______________________. - ANS ✔✔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 _______________. - ANS
✔✔aircraft is subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight
What are the three degrees of motion that illustrate rotation around axes? - ANS ✔✔Pitch, roll, and yaw.
A _______________ datalink allows information to flow back and forth simultaneously. - ANS ✔✔duplex
Pilots should be alert for icing anytime the temperature approaches _____ and _____ is present. - ANS
✔✔32*F; visible moisture
When using a GPS, the flight control system has very accurate ___________. - ANS ✔✔navigational data
Robotic watercraft designed for underwater exploration are referred to as Unmanned Surface Vehicles
(USV). (T/F) - ANS ✔✔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? - ANS ✔✔Automated
Surface Observing Systems (ASOS)
What is the definition of "ceiling"? - ANS ✔✔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) - ANS ✔✔True
What is a requirement for operating an unmanned aircraft in Class C or D airspace? - ANS ✔✔Prior
authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC)
What was the first full-scale remotely piloted aircraft? - ANS ✔✔Sopwith Aerial Target
System components of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) include ___________, actuators, GPS sensor,
and a control system. - ANS ✔✔power supply
What Electromagnetic (EM) bands are used in precision agriculture applications? - ANS ✔✔Visible and
near infrared
An aircraft's primary propulsion system is referred to as the __________. - ANS ✔✔powerplant
When adapting Crew Resource Management (CRM) concepts to the operation of a small unmanned
aircraft, CRM must be integrated into _____________. - ANS ✔✔all phases of the operation
What areas are used by military aircraft to perform tactical flying? - ANS ✔✔Military Training Routes
(MTR)
