Area I of 5
Regulations
15-25% of the Part 107 test, about 9 to 15 of the 60 questions. The FAA's test standard lists 6 tasks and 77 knowledge elements for this area. Here is every one, plus sample questions to try.
What the FAA tests
From the Remote Pilot test standard, FAA-S-ACS-10B.
Task A. General
- UA.I.A.K1Applicability of 14 CFR part 107 to small unmanned aircraft operations.
- UA.I.A.K2Definitions used in 14 CFR part 107.
- UA.I.A.K3The ramifications of falsification, reproduction, or alteration of a certificate, rating, authorization, record, or report.
- UA.I.A.K4Accident reporting.
- UA.I.A.K5Inspection, testing, and demonstration of compliance.
- UA.I.A.K6Multiple category sUAS.
- UA.I.A.K7Record retention.
- UA.I.A.K8Previously manufactured sUAS.
Task B. Operating Rules
- UA.I.B.K1Registration requirements for sUAS.
- UA.I.B.K2Requirement for the sUAS to be in a condition for safe operation.
- UA.I.B.K3Medical condition(s) that would interfere with safe operation of an sUAS.
- UA.I.B.K4Responsibility and authority of the remote PIC.
- UA.I.B.K4aAllowing a person other than the remote PIC to manipulate the flight controls
- UA.I.B.K5Regulatory deviation and reporting requirements for in-flight emergencies.
- UA.I.B.K6Hazardous operations.
- UA.I.B.K6aCareless or reckless
- UA.I.B.K6bDropping an object
- UA.I.B.K7Operating from a moving aircraft or moving land- or water-borne vehicle.
- UA.I.B.K8Alcohol or drugs and the provisions on prohibition of use.
- UA.I.B.K9Daylight operations.
- UA.I.B.K10Visual line of sight (VLOS) aircraft operations.
- UA.I.B.K11Requirements when a visual observer is used.
- UA.I.B.K12Prohibition of operating multiple sUAS.
- UA.I.B.K13Prohibition of carrying hazardous material.
- UA.I.B.K14Staying safely away from other aircraft and right-of-way rules.
- UA.I.B.K14aSee and avoid other aircraft and other potential hazard considerations of the remote PIC
- UA.I.B.K15Operations over human beings (Refer to Area of Operation I, Task E).
- UA.I.B.K16Prior authorization required for operation in certain airspace.
- UA.I.B.K17Operating in the vicinity of airports.
- UA.I.B.K18Operating in prohibited or restricted areas.
- UA.I.B.K19Flight restrictions in the proximity of certain areas designated by notice to airmen (NOTAM).
- UA.I.B.K20Preflight familiarization, inspection, and actions for aircraft operations.
- UA.I.B.K21Operating limitations for sUAS.
- UA.I.B.K21aMaximum groundspeed
- UA.I.B.K21bAltitude limitations
- UA.I.B.K21cMinimum visibility
- UA.I.B.K21dCloud clearance requirements
- UA.I.B.K22Requirements for a Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS rating.
- UA.I.B.K23Automated operations.
- UA.I.B.K24Civil twilight operations.
- UA.I.B.K25Night operations.
- UA.I.B.K26Transportation of property.
- UA.I.B.K27ATC transponder equipment prohibition.
- UA.I.B.K28ADS-B Out prohibition.
Task C. Remote Pilot Certification with an sUAS Rating
- UA.I.C.K1Offenses involving alcohol or drugs.
- UA.I.C.K2The consequences of refusing to submit to a drug or alcohol test or to furnish test results.
- UA.I.C.K3The eligibility requirements for a Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS rating.
- UA.I.C.K4Aeronautical knowledge recency.
Task D. Waivers
- UA.I.D.K1Waiver policy and requirements.
Task E. Operations Over People
- UA.I.E.K1Remote pilot responsibilities when operating over people.
- UA.I.E.K2Operations over people at night.
- UA.I.E.K3Category of operations, including:
- UA.I.E.K3aCategory 1
- UA.I.E.K3bCategory 2
- UA.I.E.K3cCategory 3
- UA.I.E.K3dCategory 4
- UA.I.E.K4Selecting an operational area.
- UA.I.E.K5Minimum distances from a person.
- UA.I.E.K6Operations over moving vehicles.
- UA.I.E.K7Modifications to an sUAS.
- UA.I.E.K8Closed and restricted access sites.
- UA.I.E.K9Remote Pilot operating instructions.
- UA.I.E.K10Required components and Category declaration.
- UA.I.E.K11Optional components.
- UA.I.E.K12Applicant produced, designed, or modified sUAS for operations over people.
- UA.I.E.K13Declaration of Compliance (DoC).
- UA.I.E.K14Maintenance of an sUAS that is eligible for operations over people.
- UA.I.E.K15Means of Compliance (MoC).
- UA.I.E.K16Impact kinetic energy.
- UA.I.E.K17Exposed rotating parts.
Task F. Remote Identification (RID)
- UA.I.F.K1Standard remote identification.
- UA.I.F.K2Alternative remote identification.
- UA.I.F.K3Operations for aeronautical research.
- UA.I.F.K4ADS-B Out.
- UA.I.F.K5Confirmation of identification.
- UA.I.F.K6Minimum message elements broadcast for remote identification.
- UA.I.F.K7Product labeling.
Try 2 sample questions
Regulations · UA.I.B.K21b
You are hired to inspect a radio tower that is 600 feet AGL. While you stay within a 400-foot radius of the tower, what is the highest altitude you may fly?
Regulations · UA.I.A.K4
Which of these events must the remote pilot in command report to the FAA within 10 calendar days?
Practice all of regulations
The full course has questions on every element listed here, with an explanation and FAA source for each.