Practice Exam

T2B03

1. Which of the following describes a linked repeater network?

• A. A single repeater with more than one receiver
• B. A system of repeaters linked by APRS
• C. A network of repeaters in which signals received by one repeater are transmitted by all the repeaters in the network
• D. Multiple repeaters with the same control operator

T1C01

2. For which license classes are new licenses currently available from the FCC?

• A. Novice, Technician Plus, General, Advanced
• B. Novice, Technician, General, Amateur Extra
• C. Technician, Technician Plus, General, Amateur Extra
• D. Technician, General, Amateur Extra

T6A12

3. What type of switch is represented by component 3 in figure T-2?

• A. Single-pole double-throw
• B. Double-pole single-throw
• C. Single-pole single-throw
• D. Double-pole double-throw

T7A09

4. What is the function of the SSB/CW-FM switch on a VHF power amplifier?

• A. Set the amplifier for proper operation in the selected mode
• B. Change the mode of the transmitted signal
• C. Reduce the received signal noise
• D. Change the frequency range of the amplifier to operate in the proper segment of the band

T0C04

5. What factors affect the RF exposure of people near an amateur station antenna?

• A. Frequency and power level of the RF field
• B. Distance from the antenna to a person
• C. All these choices are correct
• D. Radiation pattern of the antenna

T7B08

6. What should you do if something in a neighbor's home is causing harmful interference to your amateur station?

• A. Politely inform your neighbor that FCC rules prohibit the use of devices that cause interference
• B. Make sure your station meets the standards of good amateur practice
• C. All these choices are correct
• D. Work with your neighbor to identify the offending device

T4A07

7. Which of the following connections is made between a computer and a transceiver to use computer software when operating digital modes?

• A. Computer "line out" to transceiver push-to-talk
• B. Computer "line in" to transceiver push-to-talk
• C. Computer "line out" to transceiver speaker connector
• D. Computer "line in" to transceiver speaker connector

T3A11

8. Which region of the atmosphere can refract or bend HF and VHF radio waves?

• A. The stratosphere
• B. The mesosphere
• C. The ionosphere
• D. The troposphere

T9A01

9. What is a beam antenna?

• A. An antenna built from aluminum I-beams
• B. An antenna that concentrates signals in one direction
• C. An antenna that reverses the phase of received signals
• D. An omnidirectional antenna invented by Clarence Beam

T7D04

10. Which instrument is used to measure electric current?

• A. An ammeter
• B. A voltmeter
• C. An electrometer
• D. An ohmmeter

T1B03

11. Which frequency is in the 6 meter amateur band?

• A. 222.15 MHz
• B. 28.50 MHz
• C. 49.00 MHz
• D. 52.525 MHz

T5B05

12. Which is equal to 500 milliwatts?

• A. 0.5 watts
• B. 50 watts
• C. 5 watts
• D. 0.02 watts

T6B08

13. What does the abbreviation FET stand for?

• A. Field Effect Transistor
• B. Frequency Emission Transmitter
• C. Free Electron Transmitter
• D. Fast Electron Transistor

T8C07

14. What is Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP)?

• A. A technique for measuring the modulation quality of a transmitter using remote sites monitored via the internet
• B. A method of delivering voice communications over the internet using digital techniques
• C. A set of rules specifying how to identify your station when linked over the internet to another station
• D. A technique employed to "spot" DX stations via the internet

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15. Who is accountable if a repeater inadvertently retransmits communications that violate the FCC rules?

• A. The control operator of the originating station
• B. The owner of the repeater
• C. The control operator of the repeater
• D. Both the originating station and the repeater owner

T0A02

16. What health hazard is presented by electrical current flowing through the body?

• A. All these choices are correct
• B. It may disrupt the electrical functions of cells
• C. It may cause injury by heating tissue
• D. It may cause involuntary muscle contractions

T2A05

17. How should you respond to a station calling CQ?

• A. Transmit the other station's call sign followed by your call sign
• B. Transmit "CQ" followed by the other station's call sign
• C. Transmit your call sign followed by the other station's call sign
• D. Transmit a signal report followed by your call sign

T5C07

18. What is the abbreviation for megahertz?

• A. Mhz
• B. mh
• C. MH
• D. MHz

T3C11

19. Why is the radio horizon for VHF and UHF signals more distant than the visual horizon?

• A. Radio signals move somewhat faster than the speed of light
• B. The atmosphere refracts radio waves slightly
• C. Radio waves are blocked by dust particles
• D. Radio waves are not blocked by dust particles

T2C01

20. When do FCC rules NOT apply to the operation of an amateur station?

• A. FCC rules always apply
• B. When operating under special ARES rules
• C. When operating under special FEMA rules
• D. When operating a RACES station

T9B04

21. What is the major function of an antenna tuner (antenna coupler)?

• A. It matches the antenna system impedance to the transceiver's output impedance
• B. It helps a receiver automatically tune in weak stations
• C. It automatically selects the proper antenna for the frequency band being used
• D. It allows an antenna to be used on both transmit and receive

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22. What frequency range is referred to as HF?

• A. 3 to 30 MHz
• B. 300 to 3000 kHz
• C. 30 to 300 MHz
• D. 300 to 3000 MHz

T1D10

23. How does the FCC define broadcasting for the Amateur Radio Service?

• A. Two-way transmissions by amateur stations
• B. Transmission of messages directed only to amateur operators
• C. Any transmission made by the licensed station
• D. Transmissions intended for reception by the general public

T8B11

24. Who may receive telemetry from a space station?

• A. Anyone
• B. A licensed radio amateur who has registered for an access code from AMSAT
• C. A licensed radio amateur with a transmitter equipped for interrogating the satellite
• D. A licensed radio amateur who has been certified by the protocol developer

T8A05

25. Which of the following types of signal has the narrowest bandwidth?

• A. Slow-scan TV
• B. FM voice
• C. CW
• D. SSB voice

T7C08

26. Which instrument can be used to determine SWR?

• A. Directional wattmeter
• B. Ohmmeter
• C. Iambic pentameter
• D. Voltmeter

T6D10

27. What is the function of component 2 in figure T-1?

• A. Give off light when current flows through it
• B. Supply electrical energy
• C. Control the flow of current
• D. Convert electrical energy into radio waves

T4B02

28. Which of the following can be used to enter a transceiver's operating frequency?

• A. The keypad or VFO knob
• B. The CTCSS or DTMF encoder
• C. All these choices are correct
• D. The Automatic Frequency Control

T1A04

29. How many operator/primary station license grants may be held by any one person?

• A. No more than two
• B. One
• C. One for each band on which the person plans to operate
• D. One for each permanent station location from which the person plans to operate

T5D01

30. What formula is used to calculate current in a circuit?

• A. I = E + R
• B. I = E * R
• C. I = E - R
• D. I = E / R

T8D04

31. What type of transmission is indicated by the term "NTSC?"

• A. A special mode for satellite uplink
• B. A Normal Transmission mode in Static Circuit
• C. An analog fast-scan color TV signal
• D. A frame compression scheme for TV signals

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32. What is the minimum safe distance from a power line to allow when installing an antenna?

• A. The height of the power line above ground
• B. 1/2 wavelength at the operating frequency
• C. Enough so that if the antenna falls, no part of it can come closer than 10 feet to the power wires
• D. Add the height of the antenna to the height of the power line and multiply by a factor of 1.5

T6C02

33. What is component 1 in figure T-1?

• A. Battery
• B. Transistor
• C. Connector
• D. Resistor

T1E02

34. Who may be the control operator of a station communicating through an amateur satellite or space station?

• A. Any amateur allowed to transmit on the satellite uplink frequency
• B. Only an Amateur Extra Class operator who is also an AMSAT member
• C. A General class or higher licensee with a satellite operator certification
• D. Only an Amateur Extra Class operator

T5A08

35. Which of the following is a good electrical insulator?

• A. Glass
• B. Copper
• C. Mercury
• D. Aluminum