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WorksheetsIntro to Aerospace & Aviation Unit 1 review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which of the following best describes what you must have to fly an unmanned aircraft system professionally?
A remote pilot certificate
A TSA license
Be at least 16 years of age
Understand English
Have at least 40 hours logged
Which best describes aerospace?
The industry involved with the design and manufacturing of aircraft and spacecraft that operate both outside and inside Earth's atmosphere
The flight of unmanned aircraft within Earth's atmosphere
Any structure that can maneuver through the aire
The design, development, production, operations and use of aircraft within Earth's atmoshere
The International Space Station (ISS) _________.
has been orbiting the earth for more than 40 years
has humans living on it for one week a time, maximum
is an orbiting research laboratory
is where satellites are built
What is the difference between a UAV and a UAS? (1.C)
A UAV and a UAS are different names for a drone
A UAV is a drone and a UAS is a research laboratory
A UAV is one component of a UAS
A UAV is a satellite and a UAS is not
An engineer works on the commercial airliner Boeing 787 pilot seat. Which industry does the engineer work for?
Space Industry
Aviation Industry
Glider Industry
Pilot Industry
What are reconnaissance aircraft used for?
Acquiring information about an areas for military purposes
Transporting mail cargo overseas
Launching air-to-ground weaponry to disable enemy forces
Surveying U.S. borders in search of whale migration
How is general aviation's primary purpose described?
Accomplishing every mission involving cargo for compensation on unscheduled routes
Accomplishing every mission not covered by the commercial airlines or military
Accomplishing every mission except unmanned aircraft systems
Accomplishing every mission involving carrying passengers on scheduled notes
The purpose of military aviation is to ________? (1.B)
defend the nation and its interests
transport soldiers and military supplies
protect the U.S. coastline
build effective fighter jets and bombers
A UAS includes which of the following? Select all that apply. (1.c)
Pilot
Human passenger
Controllers and sensors
Unmanned aircraft vehicle
Parachutes
Which of the following statements are true? Select all that apply. (1.A)
Aviation and aerospace deal with all spacecraft outside of Earth's atmosphere
Aviation is part of aerospace
Aviation deals with pilots and aerospace deals with spacecraft
Aviation deals with all aircraft within Earth's atmosphere
Aviation deals with all aircraft and spacecraft
Current space exploration research includes studying Earth
Which of the following are safety guidelines for flying unmanned aircraft systems? Select all that apply. (1.C)
Fly at or below 400 feet
Do not fly over people
Keep within visual line of sight
Fly below 50 mph
Fly over large crowds
Choose the BEST answer: Which type of technology would be best suited for studying and exploring the surface of the planets and moons in our solar system? (1.D)
Rover
Satellite
Space-Based telescope
Drones
Which of these strategies do engineers use to develop solutions to a problem? (1.A)
Assume the outcome will be the same after each test
Conduct only one test
Design new models
Use different measurements in results
What strategies do commercial airlines use to maximize profit? Select all that apply. (1.B)
Provide flights to all major cities
Add more seats on airplanes
Negotiate for better prices on fuel and equipment
Use smaller airplanes on less popular routes
.Lease passenger aircraft to military for secret missions
What is one reason law enforcement uses general aviation aircraft? (1.A)
To transport suspects to jail
To assist law enforcement officers on the ground with suspect apprehension
To escort passenger airliners in an emergency
For aerial spraying during a fire
Which statement is true about the engineering practices? (1.A)
They can be used many times or used only once
They can be used many times, used only once, or not used at all
They must all be used, but not necessarily in order
They must all be used in order
Among other things, space exploration seeks to determine if other planets have ________. (1.D)
water
toxic waste
mountains
oxygen
Engineering practices fit within three spheres of activity -- investigate, evaluate, and _________. (1.A)
articulate
measure
develop solutions
collect data
Fill in the blank. The (a) line represents the boundary between Earth and outer space. (1.D)
Match the space exploration mission and its explanation. (1.D)
launch vehicles for deep space
traveling further into space than ever before
studying Earth
using space to increase our understanding of Earth
living in space
determining if space can be a new habitat for humans
studying the solar system
learning about how the solar system formed
studying the universe
learn about planets beyond our solar system and understanding how the universe was formed
Identify important safety considerations when operating an unmanned aircraft system. Select all that apply. (1.C)
Keeping UAS in visual line of sight
remaining well clear of and not interfering with manned aircraft systems
seeing and avoiding other aircraft and obstacles at all times
not intentionally fly over people
ensuring the operating environment is safe
Passenger airlines redesign seats and cabins to fit more people in each airplane. Match a positive and negative consequence that these changes have on passengers.
positive
lower costs for customer
negative
cabins designed to fit more people, passengers more crowded and uncomfortable
positive
more flight options
negative
easier spread of germs
Identify which of the following engineering practices were discussed in class. Select all that apply. (1.A)
define problems
plan and carry out investigations
use mathematics and computational thinking
engage in argument from evidence
construct explanations and design solutions
Select all possible ways that UAS can contribute to society. (1.C)
surveillance
scientific research
photography
security
fire-fighting
