Practice Exam

T8A05

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

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

T9B09

2. What can cause erratic changes in SWR?

• A. Local thunderstorm
• B. Loose connection in the antenna or feed line
• C. Overload from a strong local station
• D. Over-modulation

T3B02

3. What property of a radio wave defines its polarization?

• A. The ratio of the energy in the magnetic field to the energy in the electric field
• B. The orientation of the magnetic field
• C. The orientation of the electric field
• D. The ratio of the velocity to the wavelength

T7B10

4. What might be a problem if you receive a report that your audio signal through an FM repeater is distorted or unintelligible?

• A. Your batteries are running low
• B. You are in a bad location
• C. All these choices are correct
• D. Your transmitter is slightly off frequency

T8B02

5. What is the impact of using excessive effective radiated power on a satellite uplink?

• A. Possibility of commanding the satellite to an improper mode
• B. Possibility of rebooting the satellite control computer
• C. Overloading the satellite batteries
• D. Blocking access by other users

T3C02

6. What is a characteristic of HF communication compared with communications on VHF and higher frequencies?

• A. HF accommodates wider bandwidth signals
• B. Long-distance ionospheric propagation is far more common on HF
• C. There is less atmospheric interference (static) on HF
• D. HF antennas are generally smaller

T7C04

7. What reading on an SWR meter indicates a perfect impedance match between the antenna and the feed line?

• A. 50:50
• B. Zero
• C. 1:1
• D. Full Scale

T2C02

8. Which of the following are typical duties of a Net Control Station?

• A. Choose the regular net meeting time and frequency
• B. Ensure that all stations checking into the net are properly licensed for operation on the net frequency
• C. Call the net to order and direct communications between stations checking in
• D. All these choices are correct

T3A02

9. What is the effect of vegetation on UHF and microwave signals?

• A. Absorption
• B. Polarization rotation
• C. Knife-edge diffraction
• D. Amplification

T7D08

10. Which of the following types of solder should not be used for radio and electronic applications?

• A. Rosin-core solder
• B. Lead-tin solder
• C. Tin-copper solder
• D. Acid-core solder

T9A06

11. Which of the following types of antenna offers the greatest gain?

• A. Isotropic
• B. J pole
• C. Yagi
• D. 5/8 wave vertical

T0A10

12. What hazard is caused by charging or discharging a battery too quickly?

• A. Excess output ripple
• B. Inverse memory effect
• C. Overheating or out-gassing
• D. Half-wave rectification

T2B08

13. Which of the following applies when two stations transmitting on the same frequency interfere with each other?

• A. Both stations should choose another frequency to avoid conflict
• B. Use subaudible tones so both stations can share the frequency
• C. Interference is inevitable, so no action is required
• D. The stations should negotiate continued use of the frequency

T1E09

14. Which of the following are required for remote control operation?

• A. A control operator is required at all times
• B. The control operator must indirectly manipulate the controls
• C. All these choices are correct
• D. The control operator must be at the control point

T8C08

15. What is the Internet Radio Linking Project (IRLP)?

• A. A system for informing amateurs in real time of the frequency of active DX stations
• B. A technique for measuring signal strength of an amateur transmitter via the internet
• C. A system for providing access to websites via amateur radio
• D. A technique to connect amateur radio systems, such as repeaters, via the internet using Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

T0C01

16. What type of radiation are radio signals?

• A. Alpha radiation
• B. Gamma radiation
• C. Non-ionizing radiation
• D. Ionizing radiation

T1A05

17. What proves that the FCC has issued an operator/primary license grant?

• A. All these choices are correct
• B. The license appears in the FCC ULS database
• C. A printed copy of the certificate of successful completion of examination
• D. An email notification from the NCVEC granting the license

T1B11

18. What is the maximum peak envelope power output for Technician class operators in their HF band segments?

• A. 10 watts
• B. 100 watts
• C. 50 watts
• D. 200 watts

T5C06

19. What does the abbreviation "RF" mean?

• A. The real frequency transmitted as opposed to the apparent frequency
• B. Reflective force in antenna transmission lines
• C. Radio frequency signals of all types
• D. The resonant frequency of a tuned circuit

T6A09

20. What electrical component is used to protect other circuit components from current overloads?

• A. Thyratron
• B. Varactor
• C. All these choices are correct
• D. Fuse

T6D10

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

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

T5D07

22. What is the current in a circuit with an applied voltage of 120 volts and a resistance of 80 ohms?

• A. 200 amperes
• B. 1.5 amperes
• C. 9600 amperes
• D. 0.667 amperes

T1C10

23. How soon after passing the examination for your first amateur radio license may you transmit on the amateur radio bands?

• A. As soon as your operator/station license grant appears in the FCC's license database
• B. Immediately on receiving your Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE)
• C. As soon as your operator/station license grant appears on the ARRL website
• D. As soon as you receive your license in the mail from the FCC

T8D05

24. Which of the following is an application of APRS?

• A. Providing real-time tactical digital communications in conjunction with a map showing the locations of stations
• B. Providing voice over internet connection between repeaters
• C. Showing automatically the number of packets transmitted via PACTOR during a specific time interval
• D. Providing information on the number of stations signed into a repeater

T6B08

25. What does the abbreviation FET stand for?

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

T4A02

26. Which of the following should be considered when selecting an accessory SWR meter?

• A. The distance that the meter will be located from the antenna
• B. All these choices are correct
• C. The frequency and power level at which the measurements will be made
• D. The types of modulation being used at the station

T7A05

27. What is the name of a circuit that generates a signal at a specific frequency?

• A. Oscillator
• B. Reactance modulator
• C. Low-pass filter
• D. Phase modulator

T5A04

28. What are the units of electrical resistance?

• A. Coulombs
• B. Mhos
• C. Siemens
• D. Ohms

T1D08

29. In which of the following circumstances may the control operator of an amateur station receive compensation for operating that station?

• A. All these choices are correct
• B. When the communication is related to the sale of amateur equipment by the control operator's employer
• C. When the communication is made to obtain emergency information for a local broadcast station
• D. When the communication is incidental to classroom instruction at an educational institution

T2A10

30. What is a band plan, beyond the privileges established by the FCC?

• A. A plan devised by a club to indicate frequency band usage
• B. A list of operating schedules
• C. A voluntary guideline for using different modes or activities within an amateur band
• D. A list of available net frequencies

T6C09

31. What is component 4 in figure T-2?

• A. Potentiometer
• B. Variable inductor
• C. Transformer
• D. Double-pole switch

T0B10

32. Which of the following is true when installing grounding conductors used for lightning protection?

• A. Common grounds must be avoided
• B. Wires must be carefully routed with precise right-angle bends
• C. Use only non-insulated wire
• D. Sharp bends must be avoided

T5B10

33. Which decibel value most closely represents a power decrease from 12 watts to 3 watts?

• A. -1 dB
• B. -9 dB
• C. -3 dB
• D. -6 dB

T4B04

34. What is a way to enable quick access to a favorite frequency or channel on your transceiver?

• A. Store it in a memory channel
• B. Use the scan mode to select the desired frequency
• C. Enable the VOX
• D. Enable the frequency offset

T1F09

35. What type of amateur station simultaneously retransmits the signal of another amateur station on a different channel or channels?

• A. Beacon station
• B. Repeater station
• C. Earth station
• D. Message forwarding station