USPA Category G Quiz

2) What is the minimum break-off altitude for freefall in groups of five or fewer? a) 1,500 feet above planned deployment altitude b) 2,000 feet above planned deployment altitude c) 1,000 feet above planned deployment altitude

a) 1,500 feet above planned deployment altitude

5) What are the three biggest dangers of a hard toggle turn near the ground? a) 1: line twist; 2: collision with jumpers; 3: collision with the ground b) 1: stall; 2:collision with jumpers; 3: collision with the ground c) 1: line twist; 2: loss of control; 3: stall

a) 1: line twist; 2: collision with jumpers; 3: collision with the ground

6) What are the first things to do in the event of a collision and entanglement with another jumper? a) Check altitude, establish communication. b) Clear entanglement, check condition of other jumper. c) Cut away and deploy reserve.

a) Check altitude, establish communication.

16) What may result if recovering altitude (floating up) under a freefall formation? a) Collision with formation, funnel. b) Premature AAD fire. c) Formation will re-form quicker.

a) Collision with formation, funnel.

15) Who publishes and enforces rules regarding parachute packing and parachute maintenance? a) FAA b) USPA c) Parachute manufacturers

a) FAA

21) Describe your procedure for landing in trees.? a) Face into the wind, prepare for PLF, flare to half brakes, protect face and under arms, wait for help. b) Cut away 5-10 feet above top of trees, PLF. c) Use any maneuver necessary to avoid landing in trees.

a) Face into the wind, prepare for PLF, flare to half brakes, protect face and under arms, wait for help.

9) When velcro is used on the brake system, why is it a good idea to place your toggles back on the velcro after you land? a) It covers the hook velcro, which can damage other components, and prevents tangles. b) It regenerates the velcro mechanism. c) It will prevent future brake fires.

a) It covers the hook velcro, which can damage other components, and prevents tangles.

13) What happens to velcro touch fastener when it is used frequently? a) It loses tackiness. b) Its durability increases. c) Nothing.

a) It loses tackiness.

23) What is the most dangerous part of an incoming front for aircraft and skydivers? a) Thunderstorms in the gust front; rapid and significant changes in winds. b) Colder temperatures. c) Higher barometric pressure can damage altimeters and AADs.

a) Thunderstorms in the gust front; rapid and significant changes in winds.

19) Why is it important to maintain an automatic activation device to the manufacturer's standards? a) To improve their chances for correct operation, to help prevent premature AAD activations, to comply with the law. b) To ensure warranty coverage from the manufacturer. c) It will not function otherwise.

a) To improve their chances for correct operation, to help prevent premature AAD activations, to comply with the law.

11) Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? a) Ultraviolet rays degrade nylon. b) Nylon overheats easily. c) The colors will fade prematurely.

a) Ultraviolet rays degrade nylon.

14) What happens to stiffened tuck flaps that are frequently used? a) distortion b) strengthening c) nothing

a) distortion

7) What is the most critical aspect of closing the main container equipped with a hand-deployed pilot chute? a) Closing pin loop is as far up the closing pin as possible. b) Bridle routing and placement. c) Orientation of closing pin.

b) Bridle routing and placement.

8) Why is it a bad idea to drag the harness and container system when stowing the lines? a) Foreign objects could get caught in the lines. b) It causes unnecessary wear on the three-ring release webbing and loops. c) Harness and container fabric colors will fade faster.

b) It causes unnecessary wear on the three-ring release webbing and loops.

22) What does a tall cumulus cloud indicate? a) Calm weather. b) Thunderstorms in the area. c) High temperatures.

b) Thunderstorms in the area.

18) Why is it important to remain clear of the area directly above and below other jumpers in freefall? a) To comply with FAA regulations. b) To minimize outcome of possible AAD activation or other accidental or unplanned pack opening. c) To maintain clear line of sight with the ground at all times.

b) To minimize outcome of possible AAD activation or other accidental or unplanned pack opening.

1) What is the primary directional control when moving forward to dock in freefall? a) arms b) legs c) shoulders

b) legs

3) What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly? a) stall b) line twist c) lineover

b) line twist

17) What extra consideration is required when wearing an AAD near the open door of an aircraft or when climbing out? a) Aircraft's magnetic field could damage the AAD. b) No extra consideration is required. c) AAD activation near the open door of an aircraft presents a dangerous situation.

c) AAD activation near the open door of an aircraft presents a dangerous situation.

10) Who may maintain a main parachute system? a) The owner of the system. b) The main parachute manufacturer. c) An FAA rigger.

c) An FAA rigger.

20) What is the correct response to a canopy entanglement with another jumper below 1,000 feet if it appears the two canopies cannot be separated in time for a safe landing? a) Cut away and prepare to PLF. b) Cut away and deploy the reserve. c) Deploy the reserve (may not be a safe option with an SOS system).

c) Deploy the reserve (may not be a safe option with an SOS system).

4) What does a canopy do after completing a maximum input toggle turn? a) It stalls. b) It planes out. c) It dives.

c) It dives.

12) What damage could occur from storing a parachute for prolonged periods in a car during the summer? a) Car exhaust fumes degrade materials. b) Nylon retains folds and will not open properly. c) Shorter life for AAD batteries, stow band degradation.

c) Shorter life for AAD batteries, stow band degradation.