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Question A2
What part of the Federal Aviation Regulations govern rocket activity?
A. Part 97
B. Part 125
C. Part 101
D. Part 95

Question A3
What is the maximum launch weight allowable for a rocket which does not require a FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA)?
A. 4 ounces (113 grams)
B. 1 pound (453 grams)
C. 3.3 pounds (1500 grams)
D. 4.4 ounces (125 grams)

Question A4
What is the maximum propellant weight allowable for a rocket which does not require a FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA)?
A. 4 ounces (113 grams)
B. 1 pound (453 grams)
C. 3.3 pounds (1500 grams)
D. 4.4 ounces (125 grams)

Question A8
What is the minimum age for user certification? [Note: Excludes NAR Jr. HPR program]
A. 21 years old
B. 18 years old
C. 25 years old
D. 16 years old

Question A9
Which of the following characteristics does NOT meet the definition of a High Power Rocket Motor?
A. Average thrust greater than 80 Newtons
B. Total impulse is more than 160 Newton-seconds
C. Propellant weight greater than 125 grams
D. The motor uses a "composite" propellant

Question A11
A launch site is defined as containing areas for which of the following activities?
A. Launching
B. Recovery
C. Parking
D. All of the above

Question A15
You are attending a launch where the sky is almost completely obscured by clouds at 5,000 feet except for a ~1,000 foot wide "hole" directly over the launch pads. Is it okay to launch a High Power Rocket to 6,000 feet if there’s a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) granting Class 2 flights up to 8,000 feet?
A. Yes, as long as the High Power Rocket stays within the cloud opening
B. No, the five-tenths coverage and horizontal visibility limitations apply
C. Yes, as long as the RSO approves the launch and the COA is active
D. Both "A" and "B" above.

Question A17
Which of the following (hypothetical) rocket motors is NOT a High Power Rocket Motor?
A. An F90 with 40 grams of propellant
B. An H60 with 62 grams of propellant
C. A G35 with 66 grams of propellant
D. All of the above are High Power Rocket Motors

Question A18
What information does FAA FAR 101.29(a) require you to provide when filing for FAA Launch Authorization?
A. Estimated number of rockets and type of propulsion (liquid or solid), fuel(s) and oxidizer(s)
B. Description of the launcher(s) planned to be used, including any airborne platform(s) and description of recovery system
C. Highest altitude, above ground level, expected to be reached, launch site latitude, longitude, and elevation, and any additional safety procedures that will be followed
D. All of the above

Question A20
According to NFPA 1127, a High Power Rocket shall only be launched if:
A. It contains any combination of motors having 40,960 Newton-secondsof total impulse or less
B. It contains a recovery system that is designed to return all parts to the ground intact and at a landing speed which the rocket does not present a hazard
C. It utilizes an electronically actuated recovery system as either a primary or backup deployment method if the installed total impulse is greater than 2560 Newton-seconds
D. All of the above

Question B3
What does the "5" in the motor designation H100-5 stand for?
A. It is the peak thrust (in kilograms) of the rocket motor
B. It is the rocket motor burn time
C. It is the ejection charge delay time
D. It is the average thrust of the rocket motor

Question B4
What are the units of measurement for the "100" in the motor designation H100-5?
A. Newtons
B. feet per second
C. Newton-seconds
D. Newtons per second

Question B5
What is the maximum total impulse for a "J" rocket motor?
A. 320.00 Newton-seconds
B. 640.00 Newton-seconds
C. 1280.00 Newton-seconds
D. 2560.00 Newton-seconds

Question C5
The FAA has granted a waiver for high power rocket flight to 18000 feet for your event. Flights up to that altitude are expected. What is the minimum launch site dimension?
A. 18,000 feet
B. 9000 feet
C. 4500 feet
D. 1800 feet

Question C6
The FAA has granted a waiver for high power rocket flight to 2500 feet for your 2xN clusterpowered rocket. What are the minimum launch site dimensions?
A. 1250 feet
B. 4000 feet
C. 1500 feet
D. 500 feet

Question C7
Except as provided in NFPA 1127 Paragraph 4.14.2(3), in no case shall the minimum launch site dimension be less than __________ the estimated altitude of the high power rocket or __________.
A. 1/4, 2500 feet
B. 1/4, 1500 feet
C. 1/2, 2500 feet
D. 1/2, 1500 feet

Question C9
A farm owner offers you his farm for a launch site. His house is located in the middle of the farm, which is two (2) miles square. What is the minimum distance allowable for location of a high power launch pad from the owner's house, assuming it is occupied?
A. 750 feet
B. You cannot launch unless the house is empty
C. 1500 feet
D. 3000 feet

Question C10
A farm owner offers you his farm for a launch site. His house is located in the middle of the farm, which is one quarter (1/4) mile by one quarter (1/4) mile square. Assuming you can get an FAA waiver for 2500 feet, can you conduct a high power launch from this farm?
A. B) Yes, but the pads have to be the minimum personnel distance from the edge of the field.
B. A) Yes
C. D) No
D. C) Yes, but the house has to be empty

Question C11
What is the minimum safe distance from a high power rocket containing a single "I" motor?
A. 75 feet
B. 50 feet
C. 200 feet
D. 100 feet

Question C15
In the event of a misfire how long should you wait before approaching the launch pad?
A. 15 seconds
B. As soon as signs of smoke are gone
C. 60 seconds
D. 5 minutes

Question C18
When should igniters installed in rocket motors be checked for continuity?
A. Only in an enclosed shelter
B. Any time
C. Igniters should never be checked for continuity while installed in a rocket motor
D. Only on the launch pad when ready for launch

Question C22
Which of the following adhesives is the best choice for motor mount construction using phenolic motor tubes?
A. Aliphatic resin based glues
B. Cyanoacrylate glues (super glue)
C. "Hot melt" adhesives
D. Slow-curing epoxy adhesives

Question C23
The centering rings provided with your high power kit are a loose fit around the phenolic motor tube. Which of the following adhesives is the best choice for a strong joint?
A. Slow-curing epoxy adhesives
B. Aliphatic resin based glues
C. "Hot melt" adhesives
D. Cyanoacrylate glues (super glue)

Question C24
A small hole is typically recommended near the top, but below the nosecone or payload section shoulder, of a high power rocket's booster section. Why?
A. The hole allows easy verification that a parachute is installed
B. The hole vents internal air pressure as the rocket gains altitude to prevent internal air pressure from prematurely separating the model
C. The hole is used to give air pressure readings for on board altimeters prematurely separating the model
D. This hole allows excessive ejection charge pressures to vent to reduce shock cord stress

Question C30
Which of the following safety hazards may be associated with hybrid rocket motors?
A. High pressure gas, low temperatures (frostbite)
B. High pressure gas
C. Corrosive materials
D. Low temperatures (frostbite)

Question C34
Which of the following individuals has the ultimate responsibility to ensure that the rocket was built in a safe manner?
A. The launch control officer (LCO)
B. The safety monitor (range safety officer or RSO)
C. The rocket owner/builder
D. All of the above

Question C36
Your rocket was returned from its flight with "zipper" damage where the shock cord tore through the model. What is the most likely cause:
A. Parachute ejection occurred too soon after motor burnout
B. Parachute ejection occurred too late after apogee
C. Parachute ejection occurred at apogee on a vertical flight
D. Both "A" and "B"

Question C38
What is the distance around a launcher for a "J" powered model that must be cleared of easy to burn material, assuming the motor isn't "sparky?"
A. 10 feet
B. 30 feet
C. 75 feet
D. 50 feet

Question C39
What is the distance around a launcher for a rocket using a 3-motor cluster of J motors that must be cleared of easy to burn material, assuming the motors aren't "sparky?"
A. 75 feet
B. 30 feet
C. 10 feet
D. 50 feet

Question C40
What is the distance around a launcher to clear of all combustible and burnable materials for a rocket using a single J motor that burns a titanium sponge to emit sparks?
A. 30 feet
B. 150 feet
C. 50 feet
D. 75 feet

Question C41
What is "titanium sponge?"
A. A lightweight material used in nose cones on supersonic rockets
B. An ingredient used in some rocket motors that causes them to eject sparks in the exhaust
C. An effective cleaning tool for high power rocket motor casings
D. A substitute for ejection wadding

Question C43
According to NAR studies, the vast majority of unsuccessful flights fail because of:
A. Rockets that are structurally unsound
B. Rocket designs that are unstable
C. Recovery system failures
D. Rocket motor malfunctions

Question C45
You have an excellent flying field, except that when the winds are from the northwest at over 10 mph, rockets often drift into neighboring fields where you don't have permission to fly. Your alternatives include:
A. Limit flights to lower altitudes so rockets stay on the field
B. Move the launch pad closer to the NW edge of the field, provided there are no roads or houses within 1500 feet
C. Don't fly on days with problematic winds
D. All of the above

Question C50
Your field is 1500 x 1500 feet, and your FAA waiver is 3000 feet AGL. If you use parachutes sized to bring your rocket down at 20 feet per second, what is the maximum wind you can fly in for rockets that fly to the waiver altitude?
A. You can fly in winds up to about 6 miles an hour, if you have the pads at the upwind edge of the field
B. You can fly at 15 mph, if you have the pads at the upwind edge of the field, tilt into the wind and the rocket flies vertically
C. You are limited only by the HPR maximum wind of 20 miles per hour
D. This field can only be used in calm winds for flights to the waiver altitude

Question C52
According to NFPA 1127, which of the following are prohibited activities for participants prepping or launching high power rockets and for spectators in the prepping areas?
A. Consumption of alcohol
B. Use of medication that could affect judgment, movement, or stability
C. Both "A" and "B" above
D. None of the above

Question C53
According to NFPA 1127, High Power Rocket motors, motor reloading kits, and pyrotechnic modules shall be stored at least __________ away from smoking, open flames, and other sources of heat.
A. 10 feet
B. 50 feet
C. 75 feet
D. 25 feet

Question C57
Twisted wire pairs in rocket wiring are considered good practice because:
A. It improves the routing of wire bundles
B. It reduces resistance in wire bundles
C. It resists electromagnetic interference from internal and external sources
D. It reduces strain on solder joints

Question D3
Rocket stability can be estimated by:
A. Stability cannot be estimated before a test flight.
B. "Cardboard cutout" method
C. Center of pressure "Barrowman" equations
D. Determining the relative positions of the center of pressure and center of gravity

Question D4
A rocket's center of pressure can be estimated by:
A. The "Barrowman" method
B. Finding the point where the model balances
C. "Cardboard cutout" method
D. Both "A" and "C" above

Question D5
An unstable rocket can usually be made more stable by:
A. Using a larger, heavier rocket motor
B. Increasing the size of the aft fins
C. Using a shorter nosecone
D. Increasing the rocket diameter

Question E1
What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
A. Mach 1
B. African or European?
C. 1 furlong per fortnight
D. c