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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 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. Propellant weight greater than 125 grams
C. The motor uses a "composite" propellant
D. Total impulse is more than 160 Newton-seconds

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 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 B1
What does the "H" in the motor designation H100-5 stand for?
A. It indicates the total power range or impulse range of the rocket motor
B. It is the first letter in the manufacturer's name
C. It indicates that the motor uses black powder as a propellant
D. It indicates the total 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. Newton-seconds
C. Newtons per second
D. feet per second

Question B9
The manufacturer's test data shows an average thrust of 100 Newtons for 6 seconds for your motor. What impulse class does your motor represent?
A. "K"
B. "J"
C. "I"
D. "H"

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. 100 feet
D. The launcher may be located anywhere on the launch site to compensate for wind

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. 1/2, 2500 feet
B. 1/4, 1500 feet
C. 1/2, 1500 feet
D. 1/4, 2500 feet

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

Question C13
What is the minimum safe distance from a high power rocket containing two (2) "K" motors?
A. 50 feet
B. 500 feet
C. 100 feet
D. 300 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. 15 seconds
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. High altitude
B. Vibration
C. Temperature cycling
D. Electromagnetic fields

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. This field can only be used in calm winds for flights to the waiver altitude
D. You can fly in winds up to about 6 miles an hour, if you have the pads at the upwind edge of the field

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. 25 feet
D. 75 feet

Question C56
An electronically actuated recovery system, as either a primary or backup deployment method, is required if the installed total impulse exceeds:
A. 1280 N-sec
B. 2560 N-sec
C. 5120 N-sec
D. 10240 N-sec

Question C58
Black powder charges for recovery systems can be unintentionally fired by:
A. Electrostatic discharge (static electricity)
B. Electromagnetic fields, e.g. nearby radios
C. Control electronics malfunction
D. All of the above

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 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. Mach 1
B. African or European?
C. c
D. 1 furlong per fortnight