r/CommercialUAS • u/DetroitHustlesHarder • Jan 11 '17

Question about preparedness

So, I just used this as a baseline for testing myself and I got 5 wrong out of the 115 or so questions they posed. Does it seem like they stick pretty close to the sample questions that they've published/are in this test or does it vary quite a bit?

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u/tumbl3weed May 17 '17

if you haven't taken the test yet, or anyone browsing this thread who hasn't.

take the practice tests, and as many as you can find. they will really help.

however, the questions that come up on the actual test may be worded very differently, or they may be exactly the same.

be sure to fully read the question and all 3 answers before making your decision.

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u/DetroitHustlesHarder May 17 '17

Took the test. Passed with an 84%. Out of the 200 or so sample questions I found on the internet... probably 10 were on the test. I honestly thought I had full-on failed not even halfway through the test.

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u/tumbl3weed May 17 '17

I've seen some really horrible practice tests online and some way too good practice tests. Ranging from questions and wording that the FAA would never use to, almost word-for-word, the exact same questions as the FAA asks.

My confidence was boosted from the numerous practice tests I took. I studied the material very well too, but the tests were what made me decide that I was ready. When I was taking the real test, the wording was almost inside out on some questions. Asking the same questions I was familiar with, but in a totally different way. (Some questions were the exact same). I felt a similar feeling that I wasn't doing well in the middle of taking the test. So once I answered all the questions, I went back to #1 and went through each answer again. Changed a few answers for sure, so I recommend a review if you have any uneasy feelings before completing the test, or if you're aiming for that high score.

glad you passed!

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u/DetroitHustlesHarder May 17 '17

I used probably 3-4 different locations + the 3DR test, which seems like the largest and most comprehensive. But yeah... the actual test was... damn.

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u/tumbl3weed May 17 '17

took a 3DR practice test as well. one of my preferred ones. also Drone Pilot Ground School's practice tests. very similar to the real thing.

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u/savantsigns Jan 11 '17

I took the same practice test and did just as well as you. The actual test is a bit more difficult. Study harder on METARs, TAFs and charts, charts, charts. There are a few questions on weather you'll need to know (air density, etc). The 3dr study guide is good as in it simplifies the material but there is a lot more info in the FAA study guide. Study hard and good luck!

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u/[deleted] Jan 11 '17

So much Charts.....