USI PRACTICE CERTIFICATION TEST 2026/2027 | PRACTICE QUESTIONS,
ANSWERS & COMPREHENSIVE EXAM REVIEW
Class G airspace __________. - correct answer ✔✔is uncontrolled
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. - correct answer ✔✔True
The laws of physics and aerodynamics are the same for quadcopters and fixed-wing aircraft. - correct
answer ✔✔True
Light mist or drizzle is typical of what type of cloud? - correct answer ✔✔Stratus
For future UAS beyond-line-of-sight operations, ________ technology is essential. - correct answer
✔✔detect and avoid (DAA)
Select two factors that influence your decision about the type of datalink hardware you purchase. (Select
all that apply) - correct answer ✔✔mission requirements , aircraft size
To transmit environmental information for long periods of time, drop a ________ in an area of interest. -
correct answer ✔✔sonde transmitter
Radio interference can be the result of ________ - correct answer ✔✔another user operating on the
same or similar band as the drone being flown
One of the most frequent cause factors for aviation accidents is ________. - correct answer ✔✔human
error
A datalink's strength or range can be limited by ________. - correct answer ✔✔environmental factors,
towers, distance, power, and antenna type
The study of the forces and the resulting motion of objects moving through the air is known as
____________. - correct answer ✔✔aerodynamics
Prior to each flight, lithium batteries should be inspected for damage because damaged batteries can
________. - correct answer ✔✔self-ignite
In the agricultural environment, ________ imagers are used for detection of crop distress. - correct
answer ✔✔multispectral
To reduce the risk of lost-link situations and to maintain communications integrity, ________. - correct
answer ✔✔have many redundant and backup systems
The process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing hazards and their potential impact is known as
________. - correct answer ✔✔Risk Management
, What technology developed as a result of Inertial Navigation System (INS) led to technology used today?
- correct answer ✔✔Global Positioning System (GPS)
There are two advances in technology that helped drive the growth of unmanned aircraft. What are
they?(Select all that apply) - correct answer ✔✔Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation , Closed loop
stabilized flight control systems
How are load factors applied to an aircraft measured? - correct answer ✔✔G's - acceleration of gravity
The hazardous attitude ________, is an example of a person believing that accidents only happen to
other people. - correct answer ✔✔invulnerability
During UAS flight operations, who should communicate externally with guests, FAA, first responders, the
customer, and/or the company while the aircraft is airborne? - correct answer ✔✔Any member of the
UAS crew, besides the remote pilot in command
To ensure a safe flight, a UAS pre-flight inspection should evaluate which of the following items? (Select
all that apply) - correct answer ✔✔Propellers are free of debris and imperfections , Registration
markings are visible and legible
When flying your sUAS, which direction do you launch your vehicle? - correct answer ✔✔Into the wind
In order to get a Remote Pilot Certificate, there are three requirements that must be met. What are
they? (Select all that apply) - correct answer ✔✔16 years of age , Pass an aeronautical knowledge exam ,
Complete a TSA background check
The science of making size and distance measurements from a series of remote sensing images is known
as ________. - correct answer ✔✔photogrammetry
A __________ type of sUAS functions best when powered by an internal combustion engine. - correct
answer ✔✔fixed wing
In the National Airspace System (NAS), which two events cause the issuance of a Temporary Flight
Restriction (TFR)? (Select all that apply) - correct answer ✔✔Movement of the President , Sporting
events
According to federal aviation regulations, does a First-Person View (FPV) camera satisfy the "see and
avoid" requirement? - correct answer ✔✔Yes, with a Visual Observer keeping eyes on the aircraft while
the remote pilot uses the FPV camera
While flying a sUAS a pilot must make sure that the unmanned aircraft _______. - correct answer
✔✔does not interfere with manned aircraft
What term defines the temperature at which water vapor in the air must be cooled for condensation to
occur? - correct answer ✔✔Dew point
ANSWERS & COMPREHENSIVE EXAM REVIEW
Class G airspace __________. - correct answer ✔✔is uncontrolled
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. - correct answer ✔✔True
The laws of physics and aerodynamics are the same for quadcopters and fixed-wing aircraft. - correct
answer ✔✔True
Light mist or drizzle is typical of what type of cloud? - correct answer ✔✔Stratus
For future UAS beyond-line-of-sight operations, ________ technology is essential. - correct answer
✔✔detect and avoid (DAA)
Select two factors that influence your decision about the type of datalink hardware you purchase. (Select
all that apply) - correct answer ✔✔mission requirements , aircraft size
To transmit environmental information for long periods of time, drop a ________ in an area of interest. -
correct answer ✔✔sonde transmitter
Radio interference can be the result of ________ - correct answer ✔✔another user operating on the
same or similar band as the drone being flown
One of the most frequent cause factors for aviation accidents is ________. - correct answer ✔✔human
error
A datalink's strength or range can be limited by ________. - correct answer ✔✔environmental factors,
towers, distance, power, and antenna type
The study of the forces and the resulting motion of objects moving through the air is known as
____________. - correct answer ✔✔aerodynamics
Prior to each flight, lithium batteries should be inspected for damage because damaged batteries can
________. - correct answer ✔✔self-ignite
In the agricultural environment, ________ imagers are used for detection of crop distress. - correct
answer ✔✔multispectral
To reduce the risk of lost-link situations and to maintain communications integrity, ________. - correct
answer ✔✔have many redundant and backup systems
The process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing hazards and their potential impact is known as
________. - correct answer ✔✔Risk Management
, What technology developed as a result of Inertial Navigation System (INS) led to technology used today?
- correct answer ✔✔Global Positioning System (GPS)
There are two advances in technology that helped drive the growth of unmanned aircraft. What are
they?(Select all that apply) - correct answer ✔✔Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation , Closed loop
stabilized flight control systems
How are load factors applied to an aircraft measured? - correct answer ✔✔G's - acceleration of gravity
The hazardous attitude ________, is an example of a person believing that accidents only happen to
other people. - correct answer ✔✔invulnerability
During UAS flight operations, who should communicate externally with guests, FAA, first responders, the
customer, and/or the company while the aircraft is airborne? - correct answer ✔✔Any member of the
UAS crew, besides the remote pilot in command
To ensure a safe flight, a UAS pre-flight inspection should evaluate which of the following items? (Select
all that apply) - correct answer ✔✔Propellers are free of debris and imperfections , Registration
markings are visible and legible
When flying your sUAS, which direction do you launch your vehicle? - correct answer ✔✔Into the wind
In order to get a Remote Pilot Certificate, there are three requirements that must be met. What are
they? (Select all that apply) - correct answer ✔✔16 years of age , Pass an aeronautical knowledge exam ,
Complete a TSA background check
The science of making size and distance measurements from a series of remote sensing images is known
as ________. - correct answer ✔✔photogrammetry
A __________ type of sUAS functions best when powered by an internal combustion engine. - correct
answer ✔✔fixed wing
In the National Airspace System (NAS), which two events cause the issuance of a Temporary Flight
Restriction (TFR)? (Select all that apply) - correct answer ✔✔Movement of the President , Sporting
events
According to federal aviation regulations, does a First-Person View (FPV) camera satisfy the "see and
avoid" requirement? - correct answer ✔✔Yes, with a Visual Observer keeping eyes on the aircraft while
the remote pilot uses the FPV camera
While flying a sUAS a pilot must make sure that the unmanned aircraft _______. - correct answer
✔✔does not interfere with manned aircraft
What term defines the temperature at which water vapor in the air must be cooled for condensation to
occur? - correct answer ✔✔Dew point
