2A-2.1 What is an amateur radio operator? A. A person who has not received any training in radio operations B. Someone who performs communications in the Amateur Radio Service C. A person who performs private radio communications for hire D. A trainee in a commercial radio station 2A-9.3 What are the Novice control operator frequency privileges in the 15 meter band? A. 21.100 - 21.200 MHz B. 21.000 - 21.450 MHz C. 28.000 - 29.700 MHz D. 28.100 - 28.200 MHz 2A-10.2 What does the term 'A1A emission' mean? A. Extremely strong, copyable signals B. A very low Atmospheric Noise Count C. CW Morse code without audio modulation of the carrier D. Amplitude modulated radio telephony with only one sideband 2A-10.12 What emission types are Novice control operators permitted to use on frequencies from 28.1 to 28.3 MHz A. All authorized amateur emission privileges B. A1A and J3E C. A1A and F1B D. A1A and J3E 2A-11.2 What is the meaning of the term unidentified radiocommunications or signals? A. Radiocommunications in which the transmitting station's call sign is transmitted in modes other than CW and voice B. Radiocommunications approaching a receiving station from as unknown direction C. Radiocommunications in which the operator fails to transmit his or her name and QTH D. Radiocommunications in which the transmitting station's call sign is not transmitted 2A-16.1 Call signs of amateur stations licensed to Novices are from which call sign group? A. Group A B. Group B C. Group C D. Group D. 2A-18.2 If you were an amateur operator, how would you correctly identify your amateur station communications? A. With the name and location of the control operator B. With the call sign of the station licensee in all cases C. With the call of the control operator, even when he/she is visiting another radio amateur's station D. With the name and location of the station licensee, followed by the two-letter designation of the nearest FCC Field Office 2A-19.3 What is the amount of transmitting power that an amateur station must never exceed when transmitting on 3725-kHz? A. 75 watts PEP output B. 100 watts PEP output C. 200 watts PEP output D. 1500 watts PEP output 2A-22.1 What does the term "digital communications" refer to? A. Amateur communications that are designed to be received and printed automatically B. Amateur communications sent in binary-coded decimal format C. A "hands-on" communications system requiring manual control D. A computer-controlled communications system, requiring no operator control 2B-2.1 At what telegraphy speed should a CQ message be transmitted? A. Only speeds below five wpm B. The highest speed your keyer will operate C. The speed at which you can reliably receive D. The highest speed at which you can control the keyer 2B-8.5 What is the term used to describe an automatic RTTY system used to store messages from amateurs for later retrieval by other amateurs? A. A message delivery system B. An automatic teleprinting system C. A digipeater D. A RTTY mailbox 2C-1.2 What is the meaning of the term 'skip propagation'? A. Signals reflected from the moon B. Signals refracted by the ionosphere C. Signals refracted by water-dense cloud formations D. Signals retransmitted by a repeater 2C-3.2 Why can the direction that a VHF or UHF radio signal is traveling be changed if there is a tall building in the way? A. You can never tell what direction a radio wave is traveling B. These radio signals are easily reflected by objects in their path C. These radio signals are easily bent by the ionosphere D. These radio signals are sometimes scattered in the ectosphere 2D-2.1 Why should all antenna and rotor cables be grounded when an amateur station is not in use? A. To lock the antenna system in one position B. To avoid radio frequency interference C. To save electricity D. To protect the station and building from damage due to a nearby lightning strike 2D-5.2 What is the likely problem when radio frequency interference occurs to a receiver regardless of frequency, while an amateur station is transmitting? A. Inadequate transmitter harmonic suppression B. Receiver VR tube discharge C. Receiver overload D. Incorrect antenna length 2D-7.2 What is the term for the measurement of the impedance match between a transmitter final-amplifier circuit and the antenna or feed line? A.Voltage flyback ratio B. Impedance sine ratio C. Standing wave ratio D. Current over-feed ratio 2D-9.3 What precautions should you take before removing the shielding on a VHF or UHF power amplifier? A. Make sure all RF screens are in place at the antenna B. Make sure the feed line is properly grounded C. Make sure the amplifier cannot be accidently energized D. Make sure that the RF leakage filters are connected 2E-1.2 The pressure in a water pipe is comparable to what force in an electrical circuit? A. Current B. Resistive C. Gravitational D. Voltage 2E-4.1 What is the term for a failure in an electrical circuit that causes excessively high current? A. Open circuit B. Dead circuit C. Closed circuit D. Short circuit 2E-7.2 What type of frequency is 3,500,000 Hertz? A. An audio frequency B. A microwave frequency C. An intermediate frequency D. A radio frequency 2E-12.2 What is another popular term for hertz? A. Cycles per second B. Frequency per wavelength C. Wavelength per cycle D. Meters per frequency 2F-1.1 What is the general relationship between the thickness of a quartz crystal and its fundamental operating frequency? A. The thickness of a crystal does not affect operating frequency B. Thinner crystals oscillate at lower frequency C. Thinner crystals oscillate at higher frequencies D. Thicker crystals oscillate at higher frequencies 2F-4.1 What device should be included in electronic equipment to protect it from damage resulting from a short circuit? A. Fuse B. Tube C. Transformer D. Filter 2G-1.2 \ | / \ | / What type of transmitter does this block diagram represent? \|/ ____________ ______________ ______________ | | | | | | | | | XTAL |___\_| DRIVER |_____\_| PA |________\__| | OSC | / | | / | | / |____________| |______________| |______________| | | | ________ | | | | | |_______| KEY |______| |________| A. A simple crystal-controlled receiver B. A simple crystal-controlled transmitter C. A simple sideband transmitter D. A VFO controlled transmitter 2G-4.1 In an Amateur Radio station designed for radiotelephone operation, what station accessory will you need to go with your transmitter? A. A splatter filter B. A terminal voice controller C. A microphone D. A receiver audio filter 2H-3.1 What does the term key click mean? A. The mechanical noise caused by a straight key B. An excessively square CW keyed waveform C. An excessively fast CW signal D. The sound of a CW signal being copied on an AM receiver 2H-11.2 What precaution should you take before working near a high-gain UHF or microwave antenna (such as a parabolic, or dish antenna)? A. Be certain the antenna is FCC type approved B. Be certain the antenna and transmitter are properly grounded C. Be certain the transmitter cannot be operated D. Be certain the antenna safety interlocks are in place 2I-1.2 What is the approximate length of a half-wave dipole antenna for 7125-kHz? A. 84 ft B. 42 ft C. 33 ft D. 66 ft 2I-2.7 Why do many amateurs use a 5/8-wavelength vertical antenna rather than a 1/4-wavelength vertical antenna for their VHF or UHF mobile stations? A. A 5/8-wavelength antenna can handle more power than a 1/4-wavelength antenna B. A 5/8 wavelength antenna has more gain than a 1/4-wavelength antenna C. A 5/8-wavelength antenna exhibits less corona loss than an 1/4-wavelength antenna D. A 5/8-wavelength antenna looks more like a CB antenna, so it does not attract as much attention as a 1/4-wavelength antenna 2I-4.2 How can TV-type twin lead be used as a feed line? A. By carefully running the feed line line parallel to a metal post to ensure self resonance B. TV-type twin lead cannot be used in an Amateur Radio Station C. By installing an impedance-matching network between the transmitter and feed line D. By using a high power amplifier and installing a power attenuator between the transmitter and feed line 1 2A-2.1 B 2 2A-9.3 A 3 2A-10.2 C 4 2A-10.12 C 5 2A-11.2 D 6 2A-16.1 D 7 2A-18.2 B 8 2A-19.3 C 9 2A-22.1 A 10 2B-2.1 C 11 2B-8.5 D 12 2C-1.2 B 13 2C-3.2 B 14 2D-2.1 D 15 2D-5.2 C 16 2D-7.2 C 17 2D-9.3 C 18 2E-1.2 D 19 2E-4.1 D 20 2E-7.2 D 21 2E-12.2 A 22 2F-1.1 C 23 2F-4.1 A 24 2G-1.2 B 25 2G-4.1 C 26 2H-3.1 B 27 2H-11.2 C 28 2I-1.2 D 29 2I-2.7 B 30 2I-4.2 C