Practice Exam

T7A06

1. What device converts the RF input and output of a transceiver to another band?

• A. Transverter
• B. Phase converter
• C. Low-pass filter
• D. High-pass filter

T0A05

2. Why should a 5-ampere fuse never be replaced with a 20-ampere fuse?

• A. Voltage drop in the higher current fuse could result in excessively low voltage to the device
• B. The power supply ripple would greatly increase
• C. Excessive current could cause a fire
• D. The larger fuse would be likely to blow because it is rated for higher current

T5D10

3. What is the voltage across a 2-ohm resistor if a current of 0.5 amperes flows through it?

• A. 1 volt
• B. 1.5 volts
• C. 0.25 volts
• D. 2.5 volts

T0B11

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

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

T2C12

5. Which of the following requires certification by a civil defense agency?

• A. SKYWARN
• B. MARS
• C. ARES
• D. RACES

T6D09

6. What is the name of a device that combines several semiconductors and other components into one package?

• A. Transformer
• B. Integrated circuit
• C. Transducer
• D. Multi-pole relay

T5C11

7. How much current is required to deliver 120 watts at a voltage of 12 volts DC?

• A. 12 amperes
• B. 0.1 amperes
• C. 132 amperes
• D. 10 amperes

T6C03

8. What is component 2 in figure T-1?

• A. Connector
• B. Indicator lamp
• C. Transistor
• D. Resistor

T1E09

9. Which amateur stations may be remotely controlled?

• A. Any station
• B. Only repeater stations
• C. Only digital stations
• D. Only automatically controlled stations

T5A09

10. Which of the following describes alternating current?

• A. Current that alternates between positive and negative directions
• B. Current that alternates between a positive direction and zero
• C. All these answers are correct
• D. Current that alternates between a negative direction and zero

T4B04

11. What does an FM signal sound like when received slightly off frequency?

• A. The audio increases in pitch
• B. The audio decrease in pitch
• C. The audio becomes distorted
• D. There is no effect except for reduction in amplitude

T8B01

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

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

T1D02

13. Under which of the following circumstances are one-way transmissions by an amateur station prohibited?

• A. Announcements of upcoming ham radio operating events
• B. International Morse Code Practice
• C. Broadcasting
• D. Telecommand or transmissions of telemetry

T6B05

14. What type of transistor has a gate, drain, and source?

• A. Bipolar junction
• B. Varistor
• C. Hall-effect
• D. Field-effect

T1A04

15. How do you receive official notification of your new license and call sign after passing the exam?

• A. Email from the lead volunteer examiner
• B. USPS First-Class Mail from the FCC
• C. USPS First-Class Mail from the lead volunteer examiner
• D. Email from the FCC with a link to download the license grant

T7B06

16. Which of the following actions should you take if a neighbor tells you that your station's transmissions are interfering with their radio or TV reception?

• A. Make sure that your station is functioning properly and that it does not cause interference to your own radio or television when it is tuned to the same channel
• B. Immediately turn off your transmitter and contact the nearest FCC office for assistance
• C. Install a harmonic doubler on the output of your transmitter and tune it until the interference is eliminated
• D. All these choices are correct

T9B04

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

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

T8A05

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

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

T8C08

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

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

T1F07

20. Which of the following restrictions apply when a non-licensed person speaks to a foreign amateur radio station via a station under the control of an FCC-licensed amateur radio operator?

• A. The licensed control operator must do the station identification
• B. The foreign station must be in a country with which the U.S. has a third-party agreement
• C. All these choices are correct
• D. The person must be a U.S. citizen

T2B11

21. Which Q signal indicates that you are changing frequency?

• A. QSL
• B. QRZ
• C. QRU
• D. QSY

T9A01

22. What is a beam antenna?

• A. An antenna that focuses the signal into two intense rays
• B. An antenna built from square aluminum beams
• C. An omnidirectional antenna invented by Clarence Beam
• D. An antenna that concentrates signals in one direction

T3A08

23. What is a likely cause of irregular fading of signals propagated by the ionosphere?

• A. Random combining of signals arriving via different paths
• B. Interference from thunderstorms
• C. Frequency shift due to Faraday rotation
• D. Intermodulation distortion

T7C02

24. Which of the following is used to determine if an antenna is resonant at the desired operating frequency?

• A. An antenna analyzer
• B. A frequency counter
• C. A VTVM
• D. A Q meter

T4A11

25. Where should the negative power return of a mobile transceiver be connected in a vehicle?

• A. To any metal part of the vehicle
• B. Through the transceiver's mounting bracket
• C. At the 12-volt battery chassis ground
• D. To the shell of the power connector

T7D05

26. How does an ohmmeter measure the resistance of a circuit or component?

• A. By applying a small current and measuring the resulting voltage
• B. By applying a variable voltage and measuring the resulting current change
• C. By placing a variable resistor in series with the circuit
• D. By placing a variable resistor in parallel with the circuit

T1C11

27. If your license has expired and is still within the allowable grace period, may you continue to transmit on the amateur radio bands?

• A. Yes, for up to one year
• B. Yes, for up to two years
• C. No, you must wait until the license has been renewed
• D. Yes, as soon as you apply for renewal

T0C10

28. Why is duty cycle one of the factors used to determine safe RF radiation exposure levels?

• A. It affects the average exposure to radiation
• B. It takes into account the thermal effects of the final amplifier
• C. It takes into account the antenna feed line loss
• D. It affects the peak exposure to radiation

T5B13

29. Which is equal to 2425 MHz?

• A. 24.25 GHz
• B. 0.002425 GHz
• C. 2.425 GHz
• D. 242.5 GHz

T6A08

30. What is the function of an SPDT switch?

• A. Two circuits are opened or closed
• B. Two circuits are each switched between one of two other circuits
• C. A single circuit is switched between one of two other circuits
• D. A single circuit is opened or closed

T3C08

31. What causes tropospheric ducting?

• A. Sunspots and solar flares
• B. Discharges of lightning during electrical storms
• C. Updrafts from hurricanes and tornadoes
• D. Temperature inversions in the atmosphere

T3B01

32. What is the relationship between the electric and magnetic fields of an electromagnetic wave?

• A. They are in parallel
• B. They travel at different speeds
• C. They revolve in opposite directions
• D. They are at right angles

T8D06

33. What does the abbreviation "PSK" mean?

• A. Phase Shift Keying
• B. Power Sampled Keying
• C. Pulse Shift Keying
• D. Packet Sampled Keying

T1B12

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

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

T2A04

35. What is an appropriate way to call another station on a repeater if you know the other station's call sign?

• A. Say "CQ" three times, then the other station's call sign, followed by your call sign
• B. Say the station's call sign, then identify with your call sign
• C. Say "break, break," then the other station's call sign, followed by your call sign
• D. Wait for the station to call CQ, then answer with your call sign