1.0 Regulations: Core Part 107 Practice Quiz

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Sample Questions

A manufacturer is assessing whether its new aircraft falls under 14 CFR Part 107. The finished aircraft weighs 54.9 pounds including all installed components and payload at the time of operation. Under Part 107, does this aircraft qualify as a small unmanned aircraft?
  • A. Yes, because it weighs less than 55 pounds including payload, meeting the Part 107 definition
  • B. No, because any aircraft exceeding 50 pounds must be operated under Part 61 regulations
  • C. Yes, but only after the payload is detached; Part 107 weight is calculated without attached accessories
  • D. No, because Part 107 applies only to aircraft weighing 0.55 pounds or less

14 CFR 107.1 defines a small unmanned aircraft as one weighing less than 55 pounds, including payload, at the time of the flight, so 54.9 pounds qualifies.

A remote pilot owns a consumer-grade drone produced before 14 CFR Part 89 Remote ID compliance dates took effect, making it a previously manufactured sUAS. This aircraft lacks built-in Remote ID broadcast capability. Under Part 89, where is this aircraft legally permitted to fly?
  • A. Anywhere in Class G airspace at or below 400 ft AGL without restriction
  • B. Only within a designated FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA)
  • C. Within a 5-mile radius of the operator's declared primary operating location
  • D. In any airspace, provided the operator carries documentation proving the aircraft's manufacture date

Under 14 CFR Part 89, sUAS without Remote ID capability, including previously manufactured UAS, may only operate within FAA-Recognized Identification Areas (FRIAs) where Remote ID is not required.

During ground school, an instructor asks students which components together constitute a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) as defined in 14 CFR Part 107. The definition is important because all enumerated elements are subject to Part 107 requirements. Which answer correctly describes an sUAS?
  • A. Only the unmanned aircraft itself along with its onboard battery and fuel source
  • B. The unmanned aircraft, its communication links, and all associated elements required for safe and efficient operation in the NAS
  • C. The unmanned aircraft, its dedicated ground support vehicle, and any radio spectrum licenses held by the operator
  • D. Only the ground control station software and the autopilot module used to program flight paths

14 CFR 107.3 defines a small unmanned aircraft system as the small unmanned aircraft and its associated elements, including communication links and components required for safe and efficient NAS operation.

An sUAS has been declared by its manufacturer to satisfy requirements for both Category 1 and Category 2 under Part 107 Operations Over People rules. A remote pilot intends to fly it over an outdoor concert crowd. Which statement accurately describes how the multiple-category sUAS concept works?
  • A. The aircraft must carry a separate registration number for each applicable operations category before flying over people
  • B. Both categories apply simultaneously, requiring the pilot to satisfy the stricter of the two category-specific requirement sets
  • C. The remote pilot may choose to operate under any category the aircraft satisfies, meeting only that chosen category's requirements
  • D. The manufacturer must submit one unified Declaration of Compliance covering all qualifying categories before any over-people flight

Part 107 allows an sUAS that meets requirements of more than one category to be flown under whichever qualifying category the remote pilot selects, provided all of that category's requirements are satisfied.

A remote pilot takes a prescription sedative for a sleep disorder and has a scheduled sUAS operation the following morning. The medication was taken 6 hours before the planned flight time and the prescribing physician noted the drug causes drowsiness for up to 8 hours. Under Part 107, which course of action is correct?
  • A. Proceed with the flight because prescription medications are permitted under Part 107 when a licensed physician authorized them
  • B. Proceed if a visual observer is positioned to maintain VLOS independently, reducing the impaired pilot's workload
  • C. Conduct only a brief hover test not to exceed 100 feet AGL to assess whether impairment is present before continuing
  • D. Ground the sUAS because the sedative's active drowsiness effect would likely interfere with safe operation

Under 14 CFR 107.17, a remote pilot must not operate an sUAS if they know or have reason to know that a physical or mental condition would interfere with safe operation; an active sedative causing drowsiness qualifies as such a condition.

An FAA investigation reveals that a remote pilot altered a maintenance record to show a propeller inspection was completed when it was not. Under 14 CFR Part 107, which consequence represents the maximum regulatory penalty for this type of falsification?
  • A. A 90-day suspension of the remote pilot certificate with mandatory remedial training
  • B. A civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 combined with a 180-day certificate suspension
  • C. Revocation of any airman certificate or rating held by the individual
  • D. A formal written warning entered into the FAA enforcement records database

Under 14 CFR 107.7, falsification, reproduction, or alteration of any certificate, rating, authorization, record, or report is grounds for revocation of any airman certificate or rating held.

A hobbyist assembles a custom sUAS from commercially available parts. The completed aircraft weighs exactly 0.60 pounds with all installed components. The hobbyist plans to fly it recreationally at a public park. Under 14 CFR Part 48, what registration requirement applies?
  • A. Registration is not required because the aircraft is home-assembled and qualifies for the builder's exemption
  • B. Registration applies only if the aircraft will be flown for compensation or other commercial purposes
  • C. Registration is triggered only when operating within 5 miles of a public-use airport
  • D. Registration is required because the aircraft meets or exceeds 0.55 pounds and must be registered before any outdoor flight

Under 14 CFR Part 48, any unmanned aircraft weighing 0.55 pounds (250 grams) or more must be registered with the FAA before operating outdoors, whether for recreational or commercial use.

During an aerial inspection, a remote pilot loses control of their sUAS and it strikes a parked commercial vehicle, causing $650 in damage. No persons are injured and the sUAS is destroyed. Under 14 CFR Part 107, within how many calendar days must the remote PIC report this accident to the FAA?
  • A. 2 calendar days from the date of the accident
  • B. 5 calendar days from the date of the accident
  • C. 7 calendar days from the date of the accident
  • D. 10 calendar days from the date of the accident

14 CFR 107.9 requires the remote PIC to report to the FAA within 10 calendar days when an accident results in serious injury, loss of consciousness, or property damage exceeding $500 other than to the sUAS itself.

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