STS multi-statement questions
Several statements in one question — STS exam format.
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Format
STS exams frequently include multi-statement questions presenting 3–5 statements and asking which are correct. Answer options are typically combinations: 'A and B', 'C only', 'A, B and D', etc.
This question format is more demanding than a simple four-choice question because each statement must be evaluated individually, then the correct combination identified.
Preparation
Multi-statement question strategy: 1) evaluate each statement separately: true or false, 2) eliminate clearly false statements first, 3) for doubtful ones, look for logical contradictions with known rules.
STS study material often contains detailed rule conditions that must be known precisely — for example, STS-01 aircraft technical requirements or specific distance restrictions from assemblies of people.
Exam tip
Mistakes
The most common mistake: selecting an answer that 'generally sounds correct' without checking every statement. In multi-statement questions, checking every statement is non-negotiable.
Another mistake: quickly rejecting an option because one statement seems false — sometimes the question asks which statements are FALSE. Read the question wording precisely.
Mocks
A2STS STS mock exams include multi-statement questions and build familiarity with this format. After STS mock sessions, filter questions by type and specifically practise the complex combination questions.
Recommended: after getting a multi-statement question wrong, read the explanation and identify which specific statement was incorrectly evaluated. That is the concrete learning step.
Frequently asked questions
- Do multi-statement questions make up most of the STS exam?
- They are common — a portion of STS exam questions are multi-statement format. The exact percentage is not published, but prepare with dedicated multi-statement practice sets.
- Do A2 exams also have multi-statement questions?
- Multi-statement style questions can appear in the A2 exam, but their frequency and complexity are generally lower than in STS. In the STS exam this format is significantly more prevalent.
Authority & sources
A2STS Editorial · Reviewed by: EASA UAS syllabus aligned