FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot Exam
Radio Communications Practice Questions
15 practice questions with detailed explanations — aligned to the FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot Exam.
Q1.What is the recommended frequency to use at a non-towered airport without a specific CTAF listed?
A.MULTICOM 122.9B.121.5C.122.95D.123.0A. MULTICOM 122.9Explanation: If no CTAF is listed, the default MULTICOM frequency for self-announce is 122.9 MHz.
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Q2.What does the phonetic alphabet word 'Lima' represent?
A.LB.MC.ED.AA. LExplanation: In the ICAO phonetic alphabet, L is 'Lima'.
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Q3.When announcing your position on the radio at a non-towered airport, you should:
A.Start and end the transmission with the name of the airportB.Only say your locationC.Use your drone registration number onlyD.Speak as fast as possibleA. Start and end the transmission with the name of the airportExplanation: Traffic patterns may be close to other airports using the same frequency. Stating the airport name at the start and end ensures other pilots know WHICH airport you are at (e.g., 'Frederick Traffic, Drone operation south of runway, Frederick').
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Q4.Identify the correct phonetic for the letter 'N':
A.NovemberB.NancyC.NineD.NorthA. NovemberExplanation: N is 'November'.
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Q5.What is the correct way to say '10,500' feet on the radio?
A.One Zero Thousand Five HundredB.Ten Point FiveC.Ten Thousand Five HundredD.One Zero Five Zero ZeroA. One Zero Thousand Five HundredExplanation: Altitudes are spoken by stating the separate digits of the thousands, followed by the word 'thousand', then the hundreds. 'One Zero Thousand Five Hundred'.
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Q6.ATIS stands for:
A.Automatic Terminal Information ServiceB.Air Traffic Identification SystemC.Airport Traffic Information SourceD.Automated Tower Instruction ServiceA. Automatic Terminal Information ServiceExplanation: ATIS is a continuous broadcast of recorded aeronautical information (weather, active runways) at busy airports.
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Q7.When monitoring traffic at a non-towered airport, you hear a pilot report they are 'Midfield Left Downwind for Runway 18'. Where is the aircraft?
A.Parallel to the runway, opposite direction of landing, on the left sideB.On final approachC.Departing the runwayD.Crossing over the fieldA. Parallel to the runway, opposite direction of landing, on the left sideExplanation: The 'Downwind' leg is parallel to the runway, flown in the opposite direction of landing. 'Left' indicates a standard left-turn pattern.
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Q8.If a tower controller tells you to 'Stand By', you should:
A.Wait and listen; you have established communications but are not yet clearedB.Proceed immediatelyC.Turn off your radioD.Land immediatelyA. Wait and listen; you have established communications but are not yet clearedExplanation: 'Stand By' means the controller has heard you but is too busy to take your request immediately. You should wait.
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Q9.Which frequency is typically used for air-to-air communication between pilots?
A.122.75 MHzB.121.5 MHzC.122.9 MHzD.118.0 MHzA. 122.75 MHzExplanation: 122.75 MHz is a standard fixed-wing air-to-air frequency.
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Q10.What is the UNICOM frequency used for?
A.Non-government communication station (fuel, parking, advisory)B.Air Traffic Control instructionsC.Emergency distress callsD.Military operationsA. Non-government communication station (fuel, parking, advisory)Explanation: UNICOM is a non-government station that provides airport information (fuel availability, wind) but does not control traffic.
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Q11.You are listening to the radio and hear 'Wilco'. This means:
A.I have received your message, understand it, and will complyB.I will call you backC.Where are you?D.Will contactA. I have received your message, understand it, and will complyExplanation: Wilco stands for 'Will Comply'.
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Q12.Identify the correct phonetic for 'C':
A.CharlieB.CocoC.CierraD.ChangoA. CharlieExplanation: C is 'Charlie'.
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Q13.How do you pronounce the frequency '121.5'?
A.One Two One Point FiveB.Twelve One Point FiveC.One Twenty One FiveD.One Two One Decimal FiveA. One Two One Point FiveExplanation: Frequencies are spoken by stating each digit separately. The decimal is spoken as 'Point'.
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Q14.What is the universal emergency frequency monitored by most aircraft?
A.121.5 MHzB.122.9 MHzC.123.45 MHzD.118.1 MHzA. 121.5 MHzExplanation: 121.5 MHz is the international emergency 'Guard' frequency.
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Q15.When announcing your intentions on a CTAF, you should state:
A.Who you are, where you are, and what your intentions areB.Only your altitudeC.Your drone colorD.Your battery percentageA. Who you are, where you are, and what your intentions areExplanation: Standard self-announce format: Callsign (Who), Location (Where), Intentions (What), followed by the Airport Name.
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