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Five Part 107 practice questions, with the FAA text behind each answer.

These are five of Certbound’s 635 questions for the FAA remote pilot knowledge test. Pick an answer, then open the source. The full set, the FAA’s own 46 sample questions and 60-question mock exams are in the app.

1 · Airspace
A remote pilot's planned Part 107 operation lies inside a charted restricted area. What is required before operating there?
A
Prior authorization from Air Traffic Control
B
Nothing, provided the small unmanned aircraft remains below 400 feet AGL
Permission from the using or controlling agency, as appropriate
Why C, and where it says so

Section 107.45 allows a small unmanned aircraft in prohibited or restricted areas when the person has permission from the using or controlling agency, which is option C. The regulation quoted names no ATC authorization path (option A) and no altitude exception (option B).

Source14 CFR 107.45107.45 Operation in prohibited or restricted areas.
No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft in prohibited or restricted areas unless that person has permission from the using or controlling agency, as appropriate.
2 · Airspace
In the usual Class C configuration, what is the radius and lower limit of the outer shelf area?
A
A 10 NM radius shelf that extends no lower than 1,200 feet
B
A 5 NM radius shelf that extends from the surface
C
A 20 NM radius shelf that extends no lower than 700 feet
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The passage describes a 10 NM radius shelf area that extends no lower than 1,200 feet, so option A is correct. Option B describes the core surface area rather than the shelf, and option C uses figures the passage does not give.

SourceAIM 3-2-4Class C Airspace
Although the configuration of each Class C airspace area is individually tailored, the airspace usually consists of a 5 NM radius core surface area that extends from the surface up to 4,000 feet above the airport elevation, and a 10 NM radius shelf area that extends no lower than 1,200 feet
3 · Airspace
Which controlled airspace classes are identified as the ones of concern to the remote pilot?
A
Class A, Class B, Class C, and Class D
B
Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E
C
Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class G
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The passage lists Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E as the controlled airspace of concern to the remote pilot, matching option B. Option A substitutes Class A for Class E, and option C substitutes Class G, which is uncontrolled airspace and is not in the list.

SourceFAA-G-8082-22Remote Pilot Study Guide · Controlled Airspace
Controlled airspace that is of concern to the remote pilot is: • Class B • Class C • Class D • Class E
4 · Airspace
Class B airspace generally extends from the surface up to what altitude?
A
14,500 feet MSL
B
10,000 feet MSL
C
4,000 feet above the airport elevation
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The cited definition states that Class B airspace generally extends from the surface to 10,000 feet MSL, so option B is correct. Option C states the Class C ceiling and option A states an altitude the passage does not associate with Class B.

SourceAIM 3-2-3Class B Airspace
Definition. Generally, that airspace from the surface to 10,000 feet MSL surrounding the nation's busiest airports in terms of IFR operations or passenger enplanements.
5 · Airspace
How does static electricity affect an aircraft's radio receivers, what causes it, and where is it often encountered?
A
A complete loss of receiver audio, caused by rapid pressure changes at a gust front, encountered in clear air
B
A steady, high level of noise in radio receivers, caused by intense corona discharges from sharp metallic points and edges of the flying aircraft, encountered often in the vicinity of thunderstorms
C
Intermittent squelch breaks, caused by the aircraft's own transponder replies, encountered near radar facilities
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The passage describes a steady, high level of noise in radio receivers caused by intense corona discharges from sharp metallic points and edges of flying aircraft, often encountered near thunderstorms, which is option B. Options A and C give effects and causes the passage does not state.

SourceAC 00-6B 19.6.8Aviation Weather · Static Electricity
Static Electricity. Static electricity, a steady, high level of noise in radio receivers, is caused by intense corona discharges from sharp metallic points and edges of flying aircraft. It is encountered often in the vicinity of thunderstorms.

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