FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot Exam
Crew Resource Management Practice Questions
15 practice questions with detailed explanations — aligned to the FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot Exam.
Q1.Crew Resource Management (CRM) is defined as:
A.The effective use of all available resources—human, hardware, and information—prior to and during flight to ensure the safety of the operationB.The process of hiring crew membersC.The maintenance of the aircraft hardwareD.The scheduling of flight operationsA. The effective use of all available resources—human, hardware, and information—prior to and during flight to ensure the safety of the operationExplanation: CRM focuses on using all resources (people, equipment, data) effectively to mitigate risk and ensure safety.
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Q2.Which phase of flight requires a 'Sterile Cockpit' where non-essential conversation is prohibited?
A.Critical phases of flight, such as takeoff and landingB.Cruise flight above 300 feetC.While setting up the drone on the groundD.During battery chargingA. Critical phases of flight, such as takeoff and landingExplanation: The 'Sterile Cockpit' rule (borrowed from Part 121) advises refraining from non-essential activities during critical phases of flight like takeoff and landing to minimize distractions.
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Q3.Who is responsible for integrating Crew Resource Management into the flight operation?
A.The Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC)B.The Visual ObserverC.The FAAD.The owner of the droneA. The Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC)Explanation: The Remote PIC holds the final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of the flight, including CRM implementation.
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Q4.An effective way to scan the sky for traffic during daylight is to:
A.Systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervalsB.Continuously sweep your eyes from side to side without stoppingC.Focus only on the horizonD.Stare at the drone to ensure it is stableA. Systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervalsExplanation: Effective scanning involves a series of short, regularly spaced eye movements (saccades) that bring successive areas of the sky into the central visual field.
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Q5.You are the Remote PIC. Your Visual Observer (VO) warns you of an approaching Cessna. You do not see it yet. What should you do?
A.Immediately yield right of way based on the VO's informationB.Wait until you see it yourself before reactingC.Ask the VO to take a pictureD.Tell the VO to be quietA. Immediately yield right of way based on the VO's informationExplanation: Effective CRM relies on trusting crew input. Since the remote pilot must yield to manned aircraft, immediate action based on the VO's warning is required to ensure safety.
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Q6.What is a common barrier to effective communication?
A.The use of non-standard terminology or slangB.Using the phonetic alphabetC.Repeating back instructionsD.Using headsetsA. The use of non-standard terminology or slangExplanation: Using slang or ambiguous terms can lead to misunderstandings. Standard aviation phraseology ensures clarity.
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Q7.When assigning tasks to a Visual Observer, the Remote PIC should ensure that:
A.The VO understands their role and how to communicate hazardsB.The VO is a licensed pilotC.The VO is providing the drone equipmentD.The VO stands at least 100 feet awayA. The VO understands their role and how to communicate hazardsExplanation: The PIC must brief crew members on their roles, responsibilities, and communication procedures before flight.
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Q8.The 'Error Chain' refers to:
A.A series of seemingly minor events that link together to result in an accidentB.A mechanical failure in the motorC.A loss of GPS satellitesD.A breakdown in radio frequencyA. A series of seemingly minor events that link together to result in an accidentExplanation: Accidents are rarely caused by a single failure but rather a chain of errors (poor judgment, distraction, lack of communication). Breaking one link can prevent the accident.
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Q9.To prevent 'expectation bias' during a flight, a remote pilot should:
A.Actively scan for hazards rather than assuming the airspace is clearB.Assume the controller will tell them if traffic is nearC.Rely solely on the automated obstacle avoidanceD.Focus only on the mission objectiveA. Actively scan for hazards rather than assuming the airspace is clearExplanation: Expectation bias is seeing what you expect to see. Pilots must actively look for the unexpected (like a helicopter appearing suddenly) rather than assuming safety.
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Q10.During a flight, the VO seems distracted by their phone. What is the appropriate CRM action for the PIC?
A.Remind the VO of their duty to scan the airspace ('Sterile Cockpit')B.Ignore it and scan harder yourselfC.Land immediately and fire themD.Take the phone awayA. Remind the VO of their duty to scan the airspace ('Sterile Cockpit')Explanation: Corrective action involves re-establishing focus and adherence to the briefed roles. Reminding the VO of the sterile cockpit rule mitigates the immediate risk.
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Q11.Effective workload management includes:
A.Prioritizing tasks and delegating when appropriateB.Doing everything yourself to ensure it's rightC.Ignoring low-battery warnings to finish the jobD.Flying faster to reduce total timeA. Prioritizing tasks and delegating when appropriateExplanation: Overload leads to errors. Prioritizing 'Aviate, Navigate, Communicate' and delegating tasks (like spotting) helps manage workload.
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Q12.Which of the following is an example of good situational awareness?
A.Knowing the battery voltage, distance to home, and location of nearby obstacles simultaneouslyB.Staring intently at the video screenC.Focusing entirely on framing the perfect shotD.Knowing the price of the droneA. Knowing the battery voltage, distance to home, and location of nearby obstacles simultaneouslyExplanation: Situational awareness is the accurate perception of the operational environment, aircraft state, and potential threats.
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Q13.A 'safety culture' in a drone organization means:
A.Safety is the primary priority in all decisions and actionsB.Safety is considered only when the FAA is watchingC.Safety gear is worn, but rules are bent for speedD.Safety meetings are held once a yearA. Safety is the primary priority in all decisions and actionsExplanation: A positive safety culture values safety over commercial pressure or convenience at all levels of operation.
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Q14.When handing over control between two remote pilots (daisy-chaining), the briefing must cover:
A.The specific method and positive transfer of control ('I have the controls')B.The cost of the droneC.The time of dayD.The pilot's favorite maneuversA. The specific method and positive transfer of control ('I have the controls')Explanation: A positive exchange of flight controls (e.g., 'You have control', 'I have control') is critical to ensure someone is always flying the aircraft.
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Q15.Why should a remote pilot check the battery status of the controller/transmitter?
A.Loss of controller power leads to lost linkB.It affects the video qualityC.It determines the speed of the droneD.It is required by the FCCA. Loss of controller power leads to lost linkExplanation: While aircraft battery is obvious, controller battery failure results in a lost link scenario, which is an emergency.
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