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

Question A6
What is the maximum total impulse permitted in a high power rocket per NFPA 1127?
A. 20,480 Newton-seconds
B. There is no impulse limit provided the altitude requirements listed in the FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) are not exceeded
C. 81,920 Newton-seconds
D. 40,960 Newton-seconds

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 A12
A person shall fly a high power rocket only in compliance with:
A. NFPA 1127
B. Federal Aviation Administration Regulations, Part 101
C. Federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, statutes, and ordinances
D. All of the above

Question A13
Which of the following statements is always true concerning the definition of a hybrid rocket motor?
A. The fuel component is composed of either paper or plastic
B. The fuel is in a different physical state (solid, liquid, or gaseous) than the oxidizer
C. The oxidizer component is nitrous oxide
D. Both "A" and "C" 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 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 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 peak thrust in pounds of the rocket motor
D. It is the rocket motor burn time in seconds

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

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. 4
B. 2
C. 3
D. 1

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. 3000 feet
B. You cannot launch unless the house is empty
C. 750 feet
D. 1500 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. C) Yes, but the house has to be empty
D. D) No

Question C12
What is the minimum safe distance from a high power rocket containing three (3) "H" motors?
A. 50 feet
B. 75 feet
C. 200 feet
D. 100 feet

Question C13
What is the minimum safe distance from a high power rocket containing two (2) "K" motors?
A. 300 feet
B. 100 feet
C. 50 feet
D. 500 feet

Question C14
Which of the following igniters may be ignited by the continuity test of some launch controllers?
A. Nichrome wire
B. Flashbulbs
C. Very low current electric matches
D. Both "B" and "C" above

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

Question C17
Unless the motor manufacturer instructs otherwise, igniters for clustered rocket motors should be wired together in:
A. Short Circuit
B. Open
C. Series
D. Parallel

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. Tube surface mounting
C. "Wedge" mount
D. "Though the wall" mounting

Question C20
Which of the following adhesives should not be used on rubber (or elastic) shock cord components?
A. Aliphatic resin-based (yellow) glues
B. White "Elmer's" glue
C. Slow-curing epoxy adhesives
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. Aliphatic resin based glues
B. Slow-curing epoxy adhesives
C. Cyanoacrylate glues (super glue)
D. "Hot melt" adhesives

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 vents internal air pressure as the rocket gains altitude to prevent internal air pressure from prematurely separating the model
B. This hole allows excessive ejection charge pressures to vent to reduce shock cord stress
C. The hole is used to give air pressure readings for on board altimeters prematurely separating the model
D. The hole allows easy verification that a parachute is installed

Question C28
What is (are) the advantages of using a "relay" type launch control?
A. It is cheaper than a non-relay launch control
B. The relay allows a better indication of igniter continuity
C. It can deliver more power to the rocket motor igniters
D. Both "B" and "C" above

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. The hole allows easy verification that the battery is installed
D. This hole vents internal air pressure as the rocket gains altitude to prevent internal air pressure from prematurely separating the model

Question C33
Which of the following individuals has the final authority in permitting a high power rocket to fly?
A. The rocket owner
B. The launch control officer (LCO)
C. The range safety officer (RSO)
D. The check-in officer

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 C37
Your payload section, with heavy payload, separated from your model immediately after motor burnout. What might be the cause?
A. The center of pressure at burnout was behind the center of gravity for the model
B. The payload shoulder was too loose in the body tube
C. The rocket motor had a failure of its delay system
D. Both "B" and "C" are correct

Question C42
Consequences of inadequate motor retention can include:
A. The motor being ejected at apogee instead of the parachute, resulting in two falling objects
B. The motor being ejected from a cluster, and flying on its own, under power
C. The motor flying through the rocket, destroying it
D. All of the above

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

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 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 can retrieve it if you have a non-conductive tool, such as a "hot-stick"
B. You can retrieve it if part of it is already on the ground
C. You must leave it alone and you must call the power company
D. You can retrieve it if the power line is on a wooden (not metal) pole

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 at 15 mph, if you have the pads at the upwind edge of the field, tilt into the wind and the rocket flies vertically
B. You are limited only by the HPR maximum wind of 20 miles per hour
C. You can fly in winds up to about 6 miles an hour, if you have the pads at the upwind edge of the field
D. This field can only be used in calm winds for flights to the waiver altitude

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. 25 feet
C. 75 feet
D. 50 feet

Question C60
Which sequence below provides the highest level of range safety when launching a rocket utilizing an onboard electronically actuated recovery system?
A. Arm recovery system electronics, install igniter, touch igniter clips together, connect clips to igniter
B. Install igniter, touch igniter clips together, connect clips to igniter, arm recovery system electronics
C. Install igniter, arm recovery system electronics, touch igniter clips together, connect clips to igniter
D. None of the 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 D8
As a rule of thumb, how far should the center of pressure be from the center of gravity?
A. The center of pressure should be 1.0 body tube diameters ahead of the fin leading edge; the center of gravity does not matter
B. The center of pressure should be at least 1.0 body tube diameters behind the center of gravity
C. The center of pressure should be at least 1.0 body tube diameters ahead of the center of gravity
D. The center of pressure should be at the same location as the center of gravity

Question D9
The definition of Positive Stability in regards to a rocket is:
A. Where the center of gravity (CG) is located ahead (forward) of the center of pressure (CP)
B. Where the center of gravity (CG) and the center of pressure (CP) lie at the same locations
C. Where the center of gravity (CG) is located behind (aft) of the center of pressure (CP)
D. None of the above

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