sUAS Safety Certification Practice Exam
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Why should an operator wear safety goggles when testing an sUAS indoors?
✔✔ To protect eyes from debris or unexpected propeller movement
How does altitude affect sUAS battery life?
✔✔ Higher altitudes require more power, reducing battery efficiency
What is the safest way to transport an sUAS?
✔✔ In a protective case with batteries stored separately
Why should an sUAS pilot avoid flying in foggy conditions?
✔✔ Reduced visibility can make it difficult to track the aircraft
What should an operator do if an sUAS motor suddenly stops mid-air?
✔✔ Attempt an emergency landing in a safe area
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,Why is checking local regulations important before an sUAS flight?
✔✔ Some areas have restrictions that could result in fines or penalties
What is a warning sign that an sUAS is experiencing connection issues?
✔✔ Delayed response to controller inputs or erratic movement
How can an operator minimize risk when flying over uneven terrain?
✔✔ Maintain a higher altitude and use terrain-following features if available
Why should an sUAS be inspected after a hard landing?
✔✔ Hidden damage could affect future flight safety
How can an sUAS pilot reduce interference from nearby Wi-Fi signals?
✔✔ Switch to a less congested frequency band
What should an operator do if an sUAS flight control system malfunctions?
✔✔ Switch to manual control and land as soon as possible
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, Why is it important to have an emergency procedure in place before flying?
✔✔ Quick action can prevent accidents and damage in critical situations
What is the first step before conducting any sUAS flight?
✔✔ Perform a pre-flight inspection of the aircraft and surroundings
Why should an sUAS operator check weather conditions before a flight?
✔✔ Wind, rain, and visibility can affect flight safety and control
What is the safest way to handle a damaged propeller on an sUAS?
✔✔ Replace it before flying to avoid instability or failure mid-air
Why is it important to check battery levels before takeoff?
✔✔ A low battery could cause an unexpected loss of power and crash
What should an sUAS pilot do if the aircraft starts losing connection with the controller?
✔✔ Activate the return-to-home function or attempt to regain signal by repositioning
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Questions and Answers Already Graded
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Why should an operator wear safety goggles when testing an sUAS indoors?
✔✔ To protect eyes from debris or unexpected propeller movement
How does altitude affect sUAS battery life?
✔✔ Higher altitudes require more power, reducing battery efficiency
What is the safest way to transport an sUAS?
✔✔ In a protective case with batteries stored separately
Why should an sUAS pilot avoid flying in foggy conditions?
✔✔ Reduced visibility can make it difficult to track the aircraft
What should an operator do if an sUAS motor suddenly stops mid-air?
✔✔ Attempt an emergency landing in a safe area
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,Why is checking local regulations important before an sUAS flight?
✔✔ Some areas have restrictions that could result in fines or penalties
What is a warning sign that an sUAS is experiencing connection issues?
✔✔ Delayed response to controller inputs or erratic movement
How can an operator minimize risk when flying over uneven terrain?
✔✔ Maintain a higher altitude and use terrain-following features if available
Why should an sUAS be inspected after a hard landing?
✔✔ Hidden damage could affect future flight safety
How can an sUAS pilot reduce interference from nearby Wi-Fi signals?
✔✔ Switch to a less congested frequency band
What should an operator do if an sUAS flight control system malfunctions?
✔✔ Switch to manual control and land as soon as possible
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, Why is it important to have an emergency procedure in place before flying?
✔✔ Quick action can prevent accidents and damage in critical situations
What is the first step before conducting any sUAS flight?
✔✔ Perform a pre-flight inspection of the aircraft and surroundings
Why should an sUAS operator check weather conditions before a flight?
✔✔ Wind, rain, and visibility can affect flight safety and control
What is the safest way to handle a damaged propeller on an sUAS?
✔✔ Replace it before flying to avoid instability or failure mid-air
Why is it important to check battery levels before takeoff?
✔✔ A low battery could cause an unexpected loss of power and crash
What should an sUAS pilot do if the aircraft starts losing connection with the controller?
✔✔ Activate the return-to-home function or attempt to regain signal by repositioning
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