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WIA Amateur Radio
Foundation Level Online Assessment

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    This online assessment has been made available for prospective amateurs studying for their Foundation level licence.

    For the best outcome we strongly recommend you purchase a copy of "Your Entry Into Amateur Radio" the foundation licence study manual Rev 3, accessible in the Left Hand menu or by clicking this Link.


  1. Each question in this assessment carries equal marks.
  2. Questions must be answered by clicking the button associated with the correct answer for each question.
  3. You have 30 minutes to complete this Amateur Radio Foundation Level online assessment.
  4. The questions are selected at random from a pool of questions.
  5. The order of the answers for each question have been randomised.
  6. Exam questions are © Wireless Institute of Australia (September 2020)
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1. The unit of voltage is the:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

2. An amateur transceiver that is being over modulated by an excessive audio signal may result in:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

3. Interference to a neighbours television equipment by amateur transmissions has been identified; mains conducted interference has been dismissed as the problem. The most likely cause is:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

4. The purpose of the amateur radio service is primarily:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

5. The degree of interference to household equipment may be decreased or improved by:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

6. Long distance communications is sometimes possible on VHF and UHF due to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

7. One function of the ATU is to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

8. The compliance with Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) is a Licence Condition that:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

9. If harmful interference is being generated by an amateur station:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

10. Antenna erection and rigging should only be carried out:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

11. Potentially high voltages and currents as well as EMR are present around antennas, so it is important that:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

12. Winding speaker or telephone leads around a ferrite rod or toroid produces:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

13. If you respond to a MAYDAY message, you must:-

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b)  

c)  

d)  

14. You have developed a secret code and wish to transmit this on an amateur band:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

15. Another name for voltage is:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

16. EMC problems can be minimised by:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

17. After an electric shock, and the power has been isolated, a person is found to have stopped breathing and to have no pulse, you should apply CPR and call emergency services, but first:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

18. A foundation licensee may allow another person to operate their amateur station if the person is supervised and:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

19. The function of the dummy load is to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

20. Batteries contain chemicals that:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

21. If you hear a MAYDAY message on the radio, you should:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

22. A transmitter that is improperly adjusted may:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

23. As a radio wave travels outward from an antenna it will become:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

24. The specified bands, emission types, and modes for foundation licence holders are specified in the:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

25. When a transceiver changes slowly in frequency of its own accord it is said to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  



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