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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. 1 pound (453 grams)
B. 4.4 ounces (125 grams)
C. 4 ounces (113 grams)
D. 3.3 pounds (1500 grams)

Question A6
What is the maximum total impulse permitted in a high power rocket per NFPA 1127?
A. 40,960 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. 20,480 Newton-seconds

Question A7
What is the maximum allowable weight for a High Power Rocket permitted per NFPA 1127?
A. 100 pounds
B. 3069 pounds
C. There is no limit provided the rocket weighs less than 1/3 of the average certified thrust of the motors intended to be ignited at launch
D. 400 pounds

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

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 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 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 that the motor uses black powder as a propellant
B. It is the first letter in the manufacturer's name
C. It indicates the total thrust of the rocket motor
D. It indicates the total power range or impulse range 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 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. "I"
C. "J"
D. "H"

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 C2
What is the maximum wind velocity allowable for launch operations?
A. 15 miles per hour
B. 30 miles per hour
C. 20 miles per hour
D. 25 miles per hour

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 C4
You plan to break the altitude record for H motors with a flight to 10,900 feet. You have a field that is 6000 feet by 6000 feet. You have an FAA waiver up to 12,000 feet. Assuming no public highways or occupied buildings are in the area, what is the minimum distance between the launch site boundary and the launcher for an H-powered altitude record attempt?
A. The launcher may be located anywhere on the launch site to compensate for wind.
B. 100 feet
C. 1500 feet
D. 3000 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. 18,000 feet
B. 4500 feet
C. 9000 feet
D. 1800 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. 1/2, 2500 feet
B. 1/4, 1500 feet
C. 1/2, 1500 feet
D. 1/4, 2500 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 C13
What is the minimum safe distance from a high power rocket containing two (2) "K" motors?
A. 300 feet
B. 100 feet
C. 500 feet
D. 50 feet

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

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. "Though the wall" mounting
D. "Wedge" mount

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. Slow-curing epoxy adhesives
D. "Hot melt" 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. Aliphatic resin based glues
B. Cyanoacrylate glues (super glue)
C. Slow-curing epoxy adhesives
D. "Hot melt" adhesives

Question C27
If individual igniters are used for igniting a clustered model's motors, which of the following statements is typically true:
A. The launch control must provide higher voltage to ignite the additional igniters
B. The launch control must use a car battery as a power source
C. The launch control must provide additional current to ignite the additional igniters
D. The launch control must have an audible as well as visual indication of igniter continuity.

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 check-in officer
D. The range safety officer (RSO)

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

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 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 velocity
D. Its mass times its velocity

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 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 C55
What is a common safety practice to follow just before hooking up the igniter leads to a rocket?
A. Stand next to the rocket for a photograph
B. Run an additional simulation to ensure the rocket and motor are a safe combination
C. Touch the igniter clips together to test for sparks in case the launch system is still accidentally energized
D. Check the skies to ensure no aircraft are in the area

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 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. "Cardboard cutout" method
D. Center of pressure "Barrowman" equations

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

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