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To fly a drone under the FAA's Small UAS Rule (Part 107), you need a Remote Pilot Certificate. If you are a first-time applicant, that means passing the FAA's initial aeronautical knowledge test, officially called Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG). It has 60 multiple-choice questions, you get up to two hours, and you need a score of 70% or better to pass.
ExamCleared is an independent practice test. We are not affiliated with the FAA or PSI. Our bank has 200 original questions written from 14 CFR Part 107, the Remote Pilot Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-10B) and other FAA materials. Every question comes with an explanation and a citation to the regulation or official source, along with the date we last verified it. You can take a timed, full-length exam in the same format as the real test, and you can try 10 questions for free without creating an account. Access is a one-time payment with no subscription: $14.99 for 30 days or $19.99 for 90 days. If it isn't working for you, there's a 7-day money-back guarantee.
- Questions
- 60 multiple-choice questions
- Time
- Up to 2 hours (120 minutes)
- To pass
- 70% or better (42 of 60 if all 60 count; the FAA does not say whether any items are unscored)
- Exam fee
- Set by PSI, the FAA's testing vendor, and paid when you book (check the current price at checkout)
- Required course
- None required (Part 61 pilots with a current flight review can take the free ALC-451 course instead of the test)
Free Part 107 practice test questions
Five sample questions from the bank — open each answer to see the explanation and the legal source. Take the free 10-question test to practice with a timer and a score.
1. A Convective SIGMET is issued for severe thunderstorms that produce surface hail of at least what diameter?
- 1/4 inch
- 1/2 inch
- 3/4 inch
- 1 inch
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Answer: C. 3/4 inch
Convective SIGMETs cover severe thunderstorms with surface winds over 50 knots, surface hail of 3/4 inch or larger, or tornadoes, plus certain embedded or line thunderstorms.
Source: Remote Pilot Study Guide FAA-G-8082-22, Ch. 3a, Convective SIGMET (WST) · verified 2026-11-07
2. A new runway's centerline has a magnetic azimuth of 247 degrees. What runway number will be painted on the end that faces this direction?
- 24
- 25
- 247
- 7
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Answer: B. 25
The runway number is the nearest 10-degree increment of the magnetic azimuth: 247 degrees rounds to 250, so the runway is 25. The opposite end, at about 067 degrees, would be Runway 7.
Source: AIM 4-3-6 · verified 2026-11-07
3. A crewmember finishes her last alcoholic drink at 11:30 p.m. Assuming she is no longer under the influence, what is the earliest time she may act as a visual observer the next morning?
- 5:30 a.m.
- 6:30 a.m.
- 7:30 a.m.
- 11:30 a.m.
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Answer: C. 7:30 a.m.
A person may not serve as a remote PIC, VO or other crewmember if they had any alcoholic beverage within the preceding 8 hours. 11:30 p.m. + 8 hours = 7:30 a.m.
Source: AC 107-2A, para. 5.16 (referencing 14 CFR 107.27 and 91.17) · verified 2026-11-07
4. At night, a remote pilot loses sight of a dim object when she looks straight at it. How far off center should she look to see it more clearly?
- 5° to 10°
- 20° to 30°
- 1° to 2°
- About 45°
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Answer: A. 5° to 10°
The center of the eye has mostly cones, which lose sensitivity in the dark and create a night blind spot. Looking 5°–10° off center puts the image on the rods, which handle night vision.
Source: FAA-H-8083-25C (PHAK), Ch. 17, Night Blind Spot · verified 2026-11-07
5. What is the purpose of a military operations area (MOA)?
- To prohibit all civil flight for national security reasons
- To mark low-level routes flown at more than 250 knots
- To warn of high volumes of civilian flight training
- To separate certain military training activities from IFR traffic
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Answer: D. To separate certain military training activities from IFR traffic
MOAs are set up to separate military training such as air combat tactics and aerobatics from IFR traffic. VFR flight is not prohibited, but pilots should use extreme caution when a MOA is active.
Source: AIM 3-4-5(a) · verified 2026-11-07
What the Part 107 remote pilot knowledge test is and who takes it
The UAG test is the FAA's initial aeronautical knowledge test for a Remote Pilot Certificate with a small UAS rating under 14 CFR Part 107. According to the FAA, anyone who wants to fly a drone under the Small UAS Rule must get a Remote Pilot Certificate, and that certificate shows you understand the regulations, operating requirements and procedures for flying drones safely.
- First-time pilots must pass the UAG knowledge test at an FAA-approved Knowledge Testing Center.
- Existing Part 61 certificate holders who have completed a flight review in the previous 24 months can take the free online course Part 107 Small UAS Initial (ALC-451) instead of the test.
Part 107 exam format: questions, time limit and passing score
Here is the format according to the Remote Pilot – Small UAS Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-10B):
- 60 questions, all objective multiple-choice, each with a single correct answer. The questions are independent, so getting one right or wrong does not affect any other.
- Time: up to two hours.
- Passing score: 70% or better. The ACS does not say whether any of the 60 questions are unscored, so 42 correct is our calculation, not an FAA-published number.
- Closed book: the proctor gives you the testing supplement book with charts and figures. You may bring approved aids such as aviation calculators or small calculators that only do arithmetic, plus plotters, protractors and straightedges. Handwritten, printed or electronic notes are not allowed.
Our timed full-length mode uses the same setup: 60 questions in 2 hours, with chart-style questions that refer to the FAA testing supplement.
Fees and how to register for the drone license test
You book and pay for the test through PSI, the FAA's testing vendor. The FAA does not publish the fee in the ACS, and PSI's published figures have not always matched, so check the current price at PSI checkout. The FAA lists these steps:
- Create an IACRA profile to get an FAA Tracking Number (FTN). You need it before you can register for any knowledge test.
- Schedule an appointment at an FAA-approved Knowledge Testing Center through PSI, and bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Pass the UAG test.
- Fill out FAA Form 8710-13 in IACRA using the 17-digit Knowledge Test Exam ID. It can take up to 48 hours from your test date for the result to show up in IACRA.
Prerequisites
- You can take the knowledge test from age 14 (14 CFR 107.67). Bring identification that shows your photograph, signature and date of birth.
- To be issued the certificate, you must be at least 16 years old, able to read, speak, write and understand English, and in a physical and mental condition to fly a drone safely.
- First-time applicants do not need a course or an instructor endorsement before the test. This practice test is an optional study tool.
What topics the FAA Part 107 test questions cover
The ACS gives an official range for the share of questions in each area:
- Regulations: 15–25%. Covers Part 107 operating rules, remote pilot certification, waivers, operations over people and Remote ID.
- Airspace and requirements: 15–25%. Covers airspace classes, reading sectional charts, authorizations and flight restrictions.
- Weather: 11–16%. Covers weather sources such as METARs and TAFs, and how weather affects performance.
- Loading and performance: 7–11%
- Operations: 35–45%. Covers radio procedures, airport operations, emergency procedures, aeronautical decision-making, crew resource management, physiology, and maintenance and preflight inspection.
The FAA's own topic list also includes operation at night.
Study tips for the remote pilot knowledge test
- Read the rule itself. Many questions depend on exact limits in 14 CFR Part 107, such as altitude, visibility, cloud clearance, accident reporting and retest timing. Learn the numbers from the current eCFR text, not from memory or old notes.
- Practice with the testing supplement. Chart and METAR questions refer to figures in the Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement (FAA-CT-8080-2H). Get comfortable finding airspace boundaries, airport data and obstacle heights in it.
- Watch MSL vs. AGL. Sectional charts show most altitudes in MSL, but Part 107 altitude limits are in AGL. Mixing them up is a common mistake.
- Use the ACS as your checklist. The ACS lists every knowledge and risk-management element the test can cover. The Remote Pilot Study Guide and AC 107-2A explain the material.
- Don't skip Operations. It is the largest area (35–45%), and it includes topics that are easy to overlook, such as radio calls, traffic patterns and hazardous attitudes.
- Time yourself. Two hours for 60 questions is about two minutes per question. Chart questions take longer, so practice under time pressure.
After you pass: getting your Remote Pilot Certificate
- Submit FAA Form 8710-13 in IACRA with your Knowledge Test Exam ID.
- After you clear the TSA security background check, you'll get a confirmation email with instructions for printing your temporary remote pilot certificate from IACRA.
- Your permanent certificate arrives by mail once the FAA finishes processing.
- Keep your certificate easily accessible whenever you fly.
- Complete the FAA's free online recurrent training every 24 calendar months to keep your aeronautical knowledge current.
A passing knowledge test report is valid for 24 calendar months when you apply for the certificate.
Pricing
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Part 107 test, and how long do I have?
There are 60 multiple-choice questions, and you have up to two hours to finish.
What score do I need to pass the remote pilot knowledge test?
You need 70% or better. If all 60 questions count, that is 42 correct. The FAA does not say whether any questions are unscored.
Is the Part 107 test open book?
No. The proctor gives you the testing supplement book with charts and figures, and you may use approved aids such as simple or aviation calculators and plotters. Personal notes are not allowed.
Do I have to take a course before the drone license test?
No. First-time applicants need an FTN from IACRA and a government-issued photo ID, but no course or instructor endorsement. Part 61 pilots with a current flight review can take the free ALC-451 online course instead of the test.
How old do I have to be?
You can take the knowledge test at 14. You must be at least 16 to get the Remote Pilot Certificate.
If I fail, when can I retake it?
You must wait 14 calendar days from the date of the failed attempt, and you need to bring the failed test report to the testing center. You don't need an instructor endorsement to retest.
Are these the actual FAA Part 107 test questions?
No. ExamCleared writes its own practice questions from Part 107, the ACS and other FAA materials, and each one cites its source. We are not affiliated with the FAA or PSI.
How do I keep my certificate current?
Complete the FAA's free online recurrent training every 24 calendar months.
Is there a free Part 107 practice test?
Yes. The first 10 questions are free, with no account or email needed. Full access to all 200 questions, practice by topic and the timed full-length exam starts at $14.99 as a one-time payment.
Is the Part 107 test hard?
It depends on your preparation. To pass you need 70% or better (42 of 60 if all 60 count; the FAA does not say whether any items are unscored). The most reliable way to check is a timed full-length practice exam: ours has 60 questions and is scored against the official passing standard, and your results by topic show which areas still need work.
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Sources
- https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/become_a_drone_pilot — A Remote Pilot Certificate is required to fly under Part 107
- https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/training_testing/testing/acs/uas_acs.pdf — Test format: multiple choice with a single correct answer
ExamCleared is independent and not affiliated with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); test administered by PSI Services LLC at FAA-approved Airman Knowledge Testing Centers. Our questions are original practice questions written from public law and official materials — not actual exam questions. Confirm current requirements with the official agency before you register.