L2 HPR Safety Quiz

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#1. What is the purpose of the Tripoli Unified Safety Code?

a.Establish guidelines for reasonably safe operation of rockets at a Tripoli launch

a.Establish guidelines for reasonably safe operation of rockets at a Tripoli launch

b.Establish guidelines for building of rockets at a Tripoli launch

b.Establish guidelines for building of rockets at a Tripoli launch

c.Establish guidelines for the building of motors at a Tripoli launch

c.Establish guidelines for the building of motors at a Tripoli launch

#2. Although Tripoli launches involve several layers of safety rules intended to increase safety, _____ is ultimately responsible for the rocket and flight?

a.The Range safety officer

a.The Range safety officer

b.The launch Director

b.The launch Director

c.The flier

c.The flier

#3. The flier shall document the location of the center of ____ and be able to demonstrate the center of _____? (Answer in order of blanks)

a.Gravity, Pressure

a.Gravity, Pressure

b.Pressure, Gravity

b.Pressure, Gravity

c.Pressure, Thrust

c.Pressure, Thrust

#4. Which of the following motor types are not allowed to be made and flown by a Level 2 flier as a research motor?

a.Research Black Powder Motor

a.Research Black Powder Motor

b.Liquid rocket motors (except nitrous oxide hybrids)

b.Liquid rocket motors (except nitrous oxide hybrids)

c.Both a. and b.

c.Both a. and b.

#5. Rockets flown at Tripoli launches may carry:

a.Vertebrate Animals

a.Vertebrate Animals

b.Hazardous payloads including those which are poisonous, flammable, incendiary, or explosive

b.Hazardous payloads including those which are poisonous, flammable, incendiary, or explosive

c.Neither a. nor b.

c.Neither a. nor b.

#6. What is the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)?

a.The organization, office or individual responsible for enforcing requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, an installation or a procedure

a.The organization, office or individual responsible for enforcing requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, an installation or a procedure

b.A court proceeding that rule on high power rocketry activities

b.A court proceeding that rule on high power rocketry activities

c.The individual preparing a high-power rocket for flight

c.The individual preparing a high-power rocket for flight

#7. What is a complex high-power rocket?

a. A rocket having more than one stage

a. A rocket having more than one stage

b. A rocket having a cluster of rocket motors

b. A rocket having a cluster of rocket motors

c. Either a. or b.

c. Either a. or b.

#8. What are the minimum criteria that define a high-power rocket?

a.A rocket with a single motor with more than 160 Newton-seconds total impulse or an installed impulse of 320 Newton-seconds and no more than 40,960 Newton-seconds

a.A rocket with a single motor with more than 160 Newton-seconds total impulse or an installed impulse of 320 Newton-seconds and no more than 40,960 Newton-seconds

b.A rocket with a single motor having an average thrust in excess of 80 Newtons or any sparky rocket motor (usually using titanium pieces)

b.A rocket with a single motor having an average thrust in excess of 80 Newtons or any sparky rocket motor (usually using titanium pieces)

c.Either a. or b.

c.Either a. or b.

#9. What is the maximum weight of a model rocket with motors installed?

a.53 oz. (1500 g)

a.53 oz. (1500 g)

b.1 lb. (453.6 g)

b.1 lb. (453.6 g)

c.There is no maximum weight limit to a model rocket

c.There is no maximum weight limit to a model rocket

#10. When is an active recovery device not necessary in a high-power rocket?

a.When the high-power rocket is intended for ballistic flight

a.When the high-power rocket is intended for ballistic flight

b.When the rocket has a bursting charge

b.When the rocket has a bursting charge

c.When the rocket employs a passive recovery system (e.g.: tumble recovery, aero-braking)

c.When the rocket employs a passive recovery system (e.g.: tumble recovery, aero-braking)

#11. Range activity shall cease whenever a thunderstorm has been detected within ____ miles (kilometers) of the launch site?

a.5 (8 kilometers)

a.5 (8 kilometers)

b.10 (16 kilometers)

b.10 (16 kilometers)

c.20 (32 kilometers)

c.20 (32 kilometers)

#12. At what total impulse and/or average thrust does a motor become high power?

a.A rocket motor with more than 80 Newton-seconds of total impulse and 80 Newtons average thrust

a.A rocket motor with more than 80 Newton-seconds of total impulse and 80 Newtons average thrust

b.A rocket motor with more than 160 Newton-seconds of total impulse or 80 Newtons average thrust

b.A rocket motor with more than 160 Newton-seconds of total impulse or 80 Newtons average thrust

c.A rocket motor with more than 160 Newton-seconds of total impulse and 160 Newtons average thrust

c.A rocket motor with more than 160 Newton-seconds of total impulse and 160 Newtons average thrust

#13. While a 3:1 average thrust to weight ratio is the absolute minimum established in the Tripoli Unified Safety Code, what is the typical initial minimum thrust to weight ratio for a rocket?

a.4:1

a.4:1

b.5:1

b.5:1

c.12:1

c.12:1

#14. Who may operate a high-power rocket?

a. Any member of a nationally recognized rocketry organization

a. Any member of a nationally recognized rocketry organization

b.Only those licensed by the federal government

b.Only those licensed by the federal government

c.A certified user as defined in the Tripoli Unified Safety Code

c.A certified user as defined in the Tripoli Unified Safety Code

#15. What operating clearances must be complied with for flying high power rockets?

a.The Tripoli Unified Safety Code

a.The Tripoli Unified Safety Code

b.The Tripoli Unified Safety Code, Regulations controlling airspace for country of launch and any other applicable federal, state and local regulations

b.The Tripoli Unified Safety Code, Regulations controlling airspace for country of launch and any other applicable federal, state and local regulations

c.NFPA and the FAA

c.NFPA and the FAA

#16. What criteria apply to the construction of a high-power rocket?

a.Use suitable materials to withstand operating stresses and retain structural integrity in flight

a.Use suitable materials to withstand operating stresses and retain structural integrity in flight

b.Use only the lightest weight materials for the construction of high-power rockets

b.Use only the lightest weight materials for the construction of high-power rockets

c.Use materials that allow minimal flex of the rocket in flight

c.Use materials that allow minimal flex of the rocket in flight

#17. When must the stability of a rocket be determined?

a.If the safety monitor requests it

a.If the safety monitor requests it

b.During the design of the rocket

b.During the design of the rocket

c.When the rocket is prepared for flight

c.When the rocket is prepared for flight

#18. Who can override an RSO decision pertaining to safety?

a.RSO decisions pertaining to safety are final and may not be overridden by any other range personnel including the launch director

a.RSO decisions pertaining to safety are final and may not be overridden by any other range personnel including the launch director

b.The Launch Director

b.The Launch Director

c.A Tripoli BOD member, prefect, or TAP

c.A Tripoli BOD member, prefect, or TAP

#19. When is it permissible to catch a high-power rocket?

a.If the rocket weighs less than 2.2 pounds or 1 kg

a.If the rocket weighs less than 2.2 pounds or 1 kg

b.It is never permissible to catch a high-power rocket

b.It is never permissible to catch a high-power rocket

c.If the rocket is falling slowly enough that it is deemed not to be a hazard

c.If the rocket is falling slowly enough that it is deemed not to be a hazard

#20. Except for pertaining to safety, who may override a launch directors’ decision?

a.The LCO

a.The LCO

b.A Tripoli BOD member, prefect or TAP

b.A Tripoli BOD member, prefect or TAP

c.Except for pertaining to safety, the launch director’s decision is final and cannot be overridden

c.Except for pertaining to safety, the launch director’s decision is final and cannot be overridden

#21. When must a high power rocket launching device incorporate a blast deflector?

a.When necessary to prevent damage or reduce risk of fire

a.When necessary to prevent damage or reduce risk of fire

b.All launch systems must incorporate a blast deflector

b.All launch systems must incorporate a blast deflector

c. When the design of the launch device requires it

c. When the design of the launch device requires it

#22. What is the maximum launch angle from vertical for a high-power rocket?

a.30o

a.30o

b.20o

b.20o

c.There is no maximum launch angle

c.There is no maximum launch angle

#23. What are the elements of an ignition system?

a.Wireless controlled, electrically operated, a launch switch that returns to OFF when released

a.Wireless controlled, electrically operated, a launch switch that returns to OFF when released

b.Wireless controlled, electrically operated and a removable safety interlock in series with the launch switch

b.Wireless controlled, electrically operated and a removable safety interlock in series with the launch switch

c.Includes an arming switch with a removable key or interlock, which disables the entire launch control system when removed and uses a momentary switch to command the rocket motor ignition ignition

c.Includes an arming switch with a removable key or interlock, which disables the entire launch control system when removed and uses a momentary switch to command the rocket motor ignition ignition

#24. When shall the motor ignitor(s) be installed in a high-power rocket motor?

a.At the launcher or a designated prep area

a.At the launcher or a designated prep area

b.When the motor is installed in the rocket

b.When the motor is installed in the rocket

c.Neither a. nor b.

c.Neither a. nor b.

#25. When may the physical disconnects that inhibit energetics be connected to power?

a.In the flier Prep area

a.In the flier Prep area

b.At the pad or other designated range area as indicated by the launch director

b.At the pad or other designated range area as indicated by the launch director

c.Both a. and b.

c.Both a. and b.

#26. What is a class 1 rocket?

a.A model rocket with a G motor or smaller

a.A model rocket with a G motor or smaller

b.A model rocket with more than 125 g (4.4 oz.) of propellant and more than 1500 g (53 oz.) pad weight

b.A model rocket with more than 125 g (4.4 oz.) of propellant and more than 1500 g (53 oz.) pad weight

c.A model rocket with 125 g (4.4 oz.) or less of propellant and 1500 g (53 oz.) or less pad weight

c.A model rocket with 125 g (4.4 oz.) or less of propellant and 1500 g (53 oz.) or less pad weight

#27. What is the launch site criteria?

a.No less than one-quarter the maximum altitude expected or granted by the FAA

a.No less than one-quarter the maximum altitude expected or granted by the FAA

b.No less than 1500 feet (457 m)

b.No less than 1500 feet (457 m)

c.Both a. and b.

c.Both a. and b.

#28. What is the minimum distance from a launch site to any person or property not associated with the operation?

a.1000 feet (305 m)

a.1000 feet (305 m)

b.1500 feet (457 m)

b.1500 feet (457 m)

c. No minimum distance if the building occupants are informed of the activity.

c. No minimum distance if the building occupants are informed of the activity.

#29. How close can spectators be to a high-power rocket launch?

a.At the distance defined by the Safe Distances Table

a.At the distance defined by the Safe Distances Table

b.Half the distance defined in the Safe Distance Table

b.Half the distance defined in the Safe Distance Table

c.Double the distance defined in the Safe Distance Table

c.Double the distance defined in the Safe Distance Table

#30. What is the maximum altitude allowed for flying high power rockets if there is a cloud ceiling of 3,000 feet (914 m) and an FAA waiver to 15,000 feet (4572 m)?

a.Up to 15,000 feet (4572 m)

a.Up to 15,000 feet (4572 m)

b.Up to 3,500 feet (1067 m)

b.Up to 3,500 feet (1067 m)

c.Up to 3,000 feet (914 m)

c.Up to 3,000 feet (914 m)

#31. What is the limit of surface wind for launching a high-power rocket?

a.30 MPH (48 km/h)

a.30 MPH (48 km/h)

b.20 MPH (32km/h)

b.20 MPH (32km/h)

c.15 MPH (24km/h)

c.15 MPH (24km/h)

#32. When may a high-power rocket be launched?

a.After warning the spectators and after giving a 5 second countdown

a.After warning the spectators and after giving a 5 second countdown

b.When all systems are ready and after giving a 5 second countdown

b.When all systems are ready and after giving a 5 second countdown

c.After announcing the rocket and after giving a 5 second countdown

c.After announcing the rocket and after giving a 5 second countdown

#33. What is a class 2 rocket?

a.A rocket other than a model rocket propelled by motors with greater than a combined total impulse of 640 N-s (143.9 lb-s)

a.A rocket other than a model rocket propelled by motors with greater than a combined total impulse of 640 N-s (143.9 lb-s)

b.A rocket other than a model rocket propelled by motors with greater than a combined total impulse of 40960 N-s (9208 lb-s)

b.A rocket other than a model rocket propelled by motors with greater than a combined total impulse of 40960 N-s (9208 lb-s)

c.A rocket other than a model rocket propelled by motors with less than a combined total impulse of 40960 N-s (9208 lb-s)

c.A rocket other than a model rocket propelled by motors with less than a combined total impulse of 40960 N-s (9208 lb-s)

#34. What is the minimum distance for smoking (or open flames) from high power rocket motors, motor reloading kits and pyrotechnic modules?

a.10 feet (3m)

a.10 feet (3m)

b.25 feet (8m)

b.25 feet (8m)

c.There is no minimum distance

c.There is no minimum distance

#35. When are you allowed to install an igniter or head end ignition module into any motor including a multistage, cluster or air start type rocket?

a. In the flier prep area

a. In the flier prep area

b.At the RSO table

b.At the RSO table

c.At the pad or other designated area as established by the launch director

c.At the pad or other designated area as established by the launch director

#36. An R/C Rocket Boosted Glider (RBG) may be launched in which direction in regard to the flightline?

a.Parallel to or away from

a.Parallel to or away from

b.Parallel to or towards

b.Parallel to or towards

c.There is no direction requirement

c.There is no direction requirement

#37. At what impulse does a class 3 rocket start?

a.Above 5120 N-s (1151 lb-s)

a.Above 5120 N-s (1151 lb-s)

b.Below 40960 N-s (9208 lb-s)

b.Below 40960 N-s (9208 lb-s)

c.Above 40960 N-s (9208 lb-s)

c.Above 40960 N-s (9208 lb-s)

#38. Test flights or first flights of R/C RBG shall be launched from the distance specified by the total installed impulse in the Safe Distance Table plus _____ Ft?

a.0

a.0

b.50

b.50

c.100

c.100

#39. What is the maximum angle (in degrees) from vertical a model rocket can be launched from?

a.30

a.30

b.20

b.20

c.10

c.10

#40. The minimum safe distance to any spectator when a model rocket is launched shall be_____Ft?

a.30

a.30

b.50

b.50

c.100

c.100

#41. The minimum distance for all involved rockets shall be the complex distance for the total installed impulse of the motors in all rockets when _____ or more rockets are launched simultaneously?

a.1

a.1

b.2

b.2

c.3

c.3

#42. When can steel nozzles be used in research motors?

a. When the nozzle throat is recessed within the case of a sugar motor

a. When the nozzle throat is recessed within the case of a sugar motor

b.On any research motor

b.On any research motor

c.Never

c.Never

#43. What is the age limit Tripoli recognizes for a certified solid propellant high power rocket motor user?

a.21 years of age

a.21 years of age

b.18 years of age

b.18 years of age

c.There is no age limit

c.There is no age limit

#44. What is the minimum safe distance for a non-complex H, I or J motor?

a.50 ft (15m)

a.50 ft (15m)

b.100 ft (30m)

b.100 ft (30m)

c.200 ft (61m)

c.200 ft (61m)

#45. When may Research Motors that have been sold for a profit be used at a Tripoli Launch?

a.When the motors are not transported outside the state of manufacture

a.When the motors are not transported outside the state of manufacture

b.When the sale of motors is limited to certified users

b.When the sale of motors is limited to certified users

c.It is never permitted

c.It is never permitted

#46. Which of the following materials can be used for research motor cases?

a.Metallic cases made of non-ferrous ductile metals such as 6061 aluminum alloy

a.Metallic cases made of non-ferrous ductile metals such as 6061 aluminum alloy

b.Metallic cases made of ferrous metals such as Steel

b.Metallic cases made of ferrous metals such as Steel

c.Non-metallic cases made of PVC

c.Non-metallic cases made of PVC

#47. When is it permissible to consume alcohol when prepping or launching high power rockets?

a.When the preparation is done the day before the launch

a.When the preparation is done the day before the launch

b.If the blood alcohol level is below the “impaired” level

b.If the blood alcohol level is below the “impaired” level

c.It is never permitted

c.It is never permitted

#48. Organizations that may certify high power rocket motors include:

a.Tripoli Rocketry Association (TRA) and the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) only

a.Tripoli Rocketry Association (TRA) and the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) only

b.The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE)

b.The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE)

c.TRA, NAR, and the Canadian Association of Rocketry (CAR)

c.TRA, NAR, and the Canadian Association of Rocketry (CAR)

#49. When can electronics that control energetics be powered on?

a.Before closing the rocket ebay in your campsite

a.Before closing the rocket ebay in your campsite

b.After you have been through the rocket inspection

b.After you have been through the rocket inspection

c.After the rocket is vertical on the pad but before the motor igniter is installed

c.After the rocket is vertical on the pad but before the motor igniter is installed

#50. The maximum landing speed of a rocket is not to exceed____?

a.50 ft/s (15 m/s)

a.50 ft/s (15 m/s)

b.35 ft/s (11 m/s)

b.35 ft/s (11 m/s)

b.15 ft/s (4 m/s)

b.15 ft/s (4 m/s)

#51. Who in Tripoli may certify a member Level 1 or Level 2?

a.The prefect

a.The prefect

b.A TAP member

b.A TAP member

c.A member of the Tripoli Board of Directors, the prefect, or a TAP member

c.A member of the Tripoli Board of Directors, the prefect, or a TAP member

#52. Who is allowed in the high-power launch area at a Tripoli launch?

a.Any invited person

a.Any invited person

b.Spectators

b.Spectators

c.Tripoli TMP or Jr L1 NAR Members and any Tripoli or NAR member 18 years old or older

c.Tripoli TMP or Jr L1 NAR Members and any Tripoli or NAR member 18 years old or older

#53. When is electronically actuated recovery necessary?

a.There is no requirement, it is up to the flier

a.There is no requirement, it is up to the flier

b.A high-powered rocket launched with an installed impulse greater than 2560 N-sec

b.A high-powered rocket launched with an installed impulse greater than 2560 N-sec

c.A high-powered rocket launched with an installed impulse greater than 5120 N-sec

c.A high-powered rocket launched with an installed impulse greater than 5120 N-sec

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