Practice Exam

T0C13

1. Who is responsible for ensuring that no person is exposed to RF energy above the FCC exposure limits?

• A. Anyone who is near an antenna
• B. The FCC
• C. The station licensee
• D. The local zoning board

T8C10

2. What is required before using the EchoLink system?

• A. All these choices are correct
• B. Purchase a license to use the EchoLink software
• C. Complete the required EchoLink training
• D. Register your call sign and provide proof of license

T1B12

3. Except for some specific restrictions, what is the maximum peak envelope power output for Technician class operators using frequencies above 30 MHz?

• A. 1500 watts
• B. 50 watts
• C. 100 watts
• D. 500 watts

T6C10

4. What is component 3 in figure T-3?

• A. Connector
• B. Variable inductor
• C. Variable capacitor
• D. Meter

T3B07

5. In addition to frequency, which of the following is used to identify amateur radio bands?

• A. Channel numbers
• B. Traditional letter/number designators
• C. The approximate wavelength in meters
• D. All these choices are correct

T3C03

6. What is a characteristic of VHF signals received via auroral backscatter?

• A. They are generally strongest when your antenna is aimed west
• B. They occur only during winter nighttime hours
• C. They are distorted and signal strength varies considerably
• D. They are often received from 10,000 miles or more

T8B01

7. What telemetry information is typically transmitted by satellite beacons?

• A. Health and status of the satellite
• B. Time of day accurate to plus or minus 1/10 second
• C. All these choices are correct
• D. The signal strength of received signals

T7C11

8. What is a disadvantage of air core coaxial cable when compared to foam or solid dielectric types?

• A. It cannot be used for VHF or UHF antennas
• B. It has more loss per foot
• C. It requires special techniques to prevent moisture in the cable
• D. It cannot be used at below freezing temperatures

T0A02

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

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

T9A11

10. What is antenna gain?

• A. The additional power that is added to the transmitter power
• B. The increase in signal strength in a specified direction compared to a reference antenna
• C. The additional power that is required in the antenna when transmitting on a higher frequency
• D. The increase in impedance on receive or transmit compared to a reference antenna

T1D06

11. What, if any, are the restrictions concerning transmission of language that may be considered indecent or obscene?

• A. Any such language is prohibited
• B. The FCC maintains a list of words that are not permitted to be used on amateur frequencies
• C. The ITU maintains a list of words that are not permitted to be used on amateur frequencies
• D. There is no such prohibition

T7A03

12. Which of the following is used to convert a signal from one frequency to another?

• A. Amplifier
• B. Mixer
• C. Phase splitter
• D. Inverter

T5C10

13. How much power is delivered by a voltage of 12 volts DC and a current of 2.5 amperes?

• A. 4.8 watts
• B. 30 watts
• C. 14.5 watts
• D. 0.208 watts

T6B03

14. Which of these components can be used as an electronic switch?

• A. Varistor
• B. Thermistor
• C. Potentiometer
• D. Transistor

T4A07

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

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

T6D10

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

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

T2B03

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

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

T0B11

18. Which of the following establishes grounding requirements for an amateur radio tower or antenna?

• A. UL recommended practices
• B. Local electrical codes
• C. FCC Part 97 rules
• D. FAA tower lighting regulations

T8D08

19. Which of the following is included in packet radio transmissions?

• A. A check sum that permits error detection
• B. Automatic repeat request in case of error
• C. All these choices are correct
• D. A header that contains the call sign of the station to which the information is being sent

T1F05

20. What method of call sign identification is required for a station transmitting phone signals?

• A. Send the call sign using only a phone emission
• B. Send the call sign followed by the indicator RPT
• C. Send the call sign followed by the indicator R
• D. Send the call sign using a CW or phone emission

T7D08

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

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

T4B06

22. Which of the following controls could be used if the voice pitch of a single-sideband signal returning to your CQ call seems too high or low?

• A. The AGC or limiter
• B. The bandwidth selection
• C. The tone squelch
• D. The RIT or Clarifier

T7B05

23. How can fundamental overload of a non-amateur radio or TV receiver by an amateur signal be reduced or eliminated?

• A. Block the interfering signal with a filter on the amateur transmitter
• B. Switch the transmitter to a narrow-band mode
• C. Block the amateur signal with a filter at the antenna input of the affected receiver
• D. Switch the transmitter from FM to SSB

T5A08

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

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

T2C02

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

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

T2A08

26. What is the meaning of the procedural signal "CQ"?

• A. Only the called station should transmit
• B. Call on the quarter hour
• C. Test transmission, no reply expected
• D. Calling any station

T6A04

27. What electrical component stores energy in an electric field?

• A. Varistor
• B. Capacitor
• C. Inductor
• D. Diode

T3A02

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

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

T5B05

29. Which is equal to 500 milliwatts?

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

T1A01

30. Which of the following is part of the Basis and Purpose of the Amateur Radio Service?

• A. All these choices are correct
• B. Providing personal radio communications for as many citizens as possible
• C. Providing communications for international non-profit organizations
• D. Advancing skills in the technical and communication phases of the radio art

T1E09

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

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

T9B09

32. What can cause erratic changes in SWR?

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

T5D11

33. What is the voltage across a 10-ohm resistor if a current of 1 ampere flows through it?

• A. 10 volts
• B. 1 volt
• C. 9 volts
• D. 11 volts

T8A10

34. What is the approximate bandwidth of AM fast-scan TV transmissions?

• A. About 1 MHz
• B. More than 10 MHz
• C. About 3 MHz
• D. About 6 MHz

T1C02

35. Who may select a desired call sign under the vanity call sign rules?

• A. Only a licensed amateur who has been licensed continuously for more than 10 years
• B. Only a licensed amateur with a General or Amateur Extra Class license
• C. Only a licensed amateur with an Amateur Extra Class license
• D. Any licensed amateur