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Question A1
Which of the following National Fire Protection Association standards provides a code for high power rocketry?
A. NFPA 1125
B. NFPA 1124
C. NFPA 1127
D. NFPA 1122

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 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. 4.4 ounces (125 grams)
D. 3.3 pounds (1500 grams)

Question A5
Which of the following is a requirement for High Power Rocket Motor User Certification [Note: Excludes NAR Jr. HPR Participation Program]:
A. A minimum of 18 years of age
B. A citizen of the United States of America
C. No felony convictions
D. The ability to understand written English instructions

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 A19
Which of the following are operating limitations for Class 2 High Power Rockets per the FAA's FAR 101 Regulations?
A. At any altitude where clouds or obscuring phenomena of more than five-tenths coverage prevails
B. At any altitude where the horizontal visibility is less than five miles
C. Into any cloud
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 A22
According to NFPA 1127, the definition of a High Power Rocket is a rocket vehicle that:
A. Is propelled by one or more High Power Rocket motors
B. Is propelled by a combination of model rocket motors having an installed total impulse of more than 320 Newton-seconds or a combination of model rocket motors having more than a total of 125 grams (4.4 ounces) of propellant weight
C. Weighs more than 1500 grams (53 ounces or 3.3 pounds) with motor(s) installed
D. All of the above

Question B2
What does the "100" in the motor designation H100-5 stand for?
A. It is the average thrust in Newtons of the rocket motor
B. It is the manufacturer's retail price code
C. It is the rocket motor burn time in seconds
D. It is the peak thrust in pounds of the rocket motor

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

Question B6
Assuming that each motor has the full allowable impulse, how many "H" motors have the same total impulse as a single "J" motor?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 1
D. 4

Question C1
What is the maximum launch angle, measured from vertical, for a high power rocket?
A. 10 degrees
B. 15 degrees
C. 20 degrees
D. 25 degrees

Question C3
The minimum launch site dimension for your field is 1500 feet. Assuming no public highways or occupied buildings in the area, what is the minimum distance between the launch site boundary and the launcher for a 320 Newton-second motor?
A. 750 feet
B. 320 feet
C. The launcher may be located anywhere on the launch site to compensate for wind
D. 100 feet

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. 9000 feet
B. 18,000 feet
C. 4500 feet
D. 1800 feet

Question C13
What is the minimum safe distance from a high power rocket containing two (2) "K" motors?
A. 500 feet
B. 50 feet
C. 300 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. 5 minutes
D. 60 seconds

Question C16
Which of the following is most likely to cause catastrophic failure of a black powder rocket motor?
A. Electromagnetic fields
B. High altitude
C. Vibration
D. Temperature cycling

Question C19
Which of the following is the preferred method for attaching fins to a high power rocket?
A. All fin mounting methods are all equally strong; it does not matter
B. "Though the wall" mounting
C. Tube surface mounting
D. "Wedge" mount

Question C21
Which of the following adhesives is most likely to be weakened under humid or wet weather conditions?
A. Slow-curing epoxy adhesives
B. White "Elmer's" glue
C. Aliphatic resin based glues
D. Cyanoacrylate glues (super glue)

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

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 C29
Petroleum based lubricants should not be used with the oxygen or nitrous oxide systems used in hybrids. Why?
A. There is a risk of spontaneous ignition or explosion
B. They thicken when exposed to oxygen or nitrous oxide
C. They lose their lubricating properties when exposed to oxygen or nitrous oxide
D. The lubricant can promote corrosion of the metal components in the presence oxygen or nitrous oxide

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

Question C31
The range safety officer says that your model is unsafe to fly. Who has the authority to overturn this ruling:
A. The safety monitor's (RSO) decision cannot be overturned by anyone
B. The Launch Control Officer (LCO)
C. The individual who "checked-in" the model
D. Three certified high power fliers who agree the model is safe

Question C32
Parachute ejection systems that sense barometric pressure for activation need a vent to the outside in their compartment because:
A. The hole is used to sample air pressure outside the rocket's airframe
B. This hole allows excessive ejection charge pressures to vent
C. This hole vents internal air pressure as the rocket gains altitude to prevent internal air pressure from prematurely separating the model
D. The hole allows easy verification that the battery is installed

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. 50 feet
C. 75 feet
D. 30 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. 50 feet
C. 30 feet
D. 10 feet

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

Question C44
The kinetic energy of a descending rocket is a function of:
A. Its mass
B. Its mass times the square of its velocity
C. Its mass times its velocity
D. Its velocity

Question C47
What equipment is required at launch sites?
A. Fire suppression devices and First aid kits
B. Fire suppression devices, First aid kits, and a way of communicating with everyone on the launch site
C. First aid kits
D. Fire Suppression devices such as fire extinguishers

Question C48
The Range Safety Officer (RSO) is concerned about your High Power Rocket's stability. Which of the following can be applied to determine the model's stability?
A. Fly a sub-scale, model rocket version of the actual model
B. Perform manual calculations to determine the rocket's Center of Pressure (CP) location and verify the prelaunch Center of Gravity (CG) location
C. Provide simulation data showing the rocket's Center of Pressure (CP) location and prelaunch Center of Gravity (CG) locations
D. All of the above

Question C49
Your high-power rocket lands in a power line. Which of the following is true?
A. You must leave it alone and you must call the power company
B. You can retrieve it if the power line is on a wooden (not metal) pole
C. You can retrieve it if you have a non-conductive tool, such as a "hot-stick"
D. You can retrieve it if part of it is already on the ground

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

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

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 D6
During boost a rocket powered by a solid rocket motor tends to:
A. Become unstable
B. Have no change in stability
C. Become less stable in flight
D. Become more stable in flight

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