AS220 Block 1 Test Review (CH 9-13)

Multi-rotor UAS has VTOL flight, so it can hover, metter agility, but at the expense of all of the following except.

What type of error checking method is more advanced than a simple checksum?

What is the purpose of RTK GPS in unmanned aircraft systems?

_____ is the ability of a battery to deliver a constant current over a given period of time, to a given voltage level.

According to Raymer's design wheel, what is the iterative nature of the design process?

An ___ is a matched resistor that dissipates a portion of the RF of power, and can help perform a reduced power check.

What is the main benefit of spread-spectrum technology in radio communication?

Which characteristic is NOT an advantage of electric motors in UAS applications?

What is the primary function of the command and control (C2) functionality in unmanned aircraft systems?

What component of larger UAS systems typically contributes the most to total cost?

Which of the following is a method for multiple users may operate in the same band without causing interference?

Most small UAS use pressure transducer to measure which of the following: (choose all that apply)

What is the primary reason for using twin-boom construction in UAS design?

What is the primary factor that should influence the design or selection of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS)?

The dielectric quality of wire insulation primarily serves to:

UAS airframes are sized according to __ and do not meet a threshold requirement necessary to safely carry a human pilot.

Traditional UAS missions are often described as being too:

What type of testing is widely used for verification of aircraft control systems?

In small UAS, what is a BEC primarily used for?

What type of engines typically provides the greatest capability for UAS propulsion systems?

What is the primary function of the electrical system in unmanned aircraft?

What is the primary advantage of heavy fuel engines (HFEs) in UAS applications?

The electromagnetic interference (EMI) in circuits:

Which statement best describes the relationship between form and function in UAS design?

The flow of electrons that constitutes the electrical current is measured in which unit?

The PD-100 (Black Hornet Nano) micro-aerial vehicle is capable of:

According to the text, why has the cost comparison between UAS and manned aircraft remained ambiguous?

Which of the following tail designs provides better low speed responsiveness but at the cost of increased parasite drag

What was significant about the Curtiss-Sperry Aerial Torpedo flight on March 6, 1918?

What was the primary driver for UAS development in the early twentieth through early twenty-first century?

UAS platform should designed according to the rule of __________, the subsystems and components maximize mission goals.

What is the typical frequency range for unlicensed frequencies commonly used in sUAS?

Why are canard UAS designs relatively rare?

How does scale reduction affect UAS wing loading compared to manned aircraft?

Which of the following organizations are not working on engineering standards for UASdesign?

In a brushless DC motor, where are the permanent magnets always installed?

A ____________ is basically a switch allowing a choice of selection between multiple sets ofinputs

What is the main advantage of a switch-mode regulator compared to a linear regulator?

Why are multi-rotor UAS designs primarily limited to small unmanned aircraft?

What percentage of existing manned aircraft regulations would apply directly to UASs without changes?

What is a key requirement for UAS operation in compliance with manned aircraft regulations?

In large UAS electrical systems, circuit protection devices should be installed:

What role does a visual observer (VO) play in UAS operations?

What technology is used to measure static pressure changes in UAS?

What happens when battery voltage becomes higher than generator output?

According to Ohm's law, current flow (I) equals:

What is a key consideration when designing RATO/JATO launch systems for UAS?

The GPS receiver must have a lock on at least ______ satellites to obtain a three-dimensional position.

What is the primary advantage of open-source systems in UAS development?

The electrical efficiency of linear regulators is typically around:

Navigation method identifying geo. features by comparing previously acquired terrain images with images take in flight

What is a key advantage of flying wing UAS designs?

Data link: The ____ is attached to autopilot to transmit telemetry to ground station, and receive C2 information.

In modern UAS operations, what is typically true about small UAS operating within close visual range?

What material is commonly used for permanent magnets in modern BLDC motors?

In flight control systems, if the proportional gain is excessive, the pilot can expect to observe _____ during flight.

In UAS turbofan engines, why are bypass ratios often kept low?

What is the primary purpose of an Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) in a UAS?

Which of the following is not a common propulsion system in high endurance UAS?

How does the Bernoulli principle affect UAS rotor blade design?

What is a significant disadvantage of two-stroke engines in UAS applications?

From the operator’s perspective, life-cycle costs derive from ______________.

What recent development has significantly impacted public perception of "drones"?

The resistance of a conductor increases with:

What advantage does the absence of humans aboard UAS provide in terms of design?

What challenge does dissymmetry of lift present in rotary-wing UAS design?

Batteries on all electric UAS, are typically the heaviest component onboard an sUAS, and battery weight can limit _____.

What occurs when an aircraft doesn't receive transmission from the ground control station for a preset time?

_______ testing is widely used for the verification the control system, sensor/payload integration, and Control Station

What is the primary reason for using twin-boom construction in UAS design?

Which type of control helps reduce overshoot in a PID controller?

UAS like the DASH and K-Max use a dual rotor to ____________.

Which factor most significantly affects the efficiency of UAS propeller design?

What is the primary consideration in current UAS design for safe operations in the National Airspace System?

What has enabled some mission capabilities to be scaled to smaller UAS?

What is the primary navigation system relied upon by most unmanned aircraft systems?

The resistance that is present in all conductors and components is measured in which unit?