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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 Foundation Amateur Radio Licence is subject to conditions in:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

2. A 10 watt transmitter with an antenna that has gain of 10 times, would have an effective radiated power of:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

3. Referring to the following block diagram, the name of Block 1 is called the:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

4. Electromagnetic radiation can be dangerous to people, the danger is directly related to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

5. 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)  

6. From the spectrum chart supplied, the HF band is:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

7. As the licensed operator of your station it is your responsibility to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

8. Cables and leads left lying around the station are potential:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

9. Modern electronic equipment in the home is rated in terms of radio frequency immunity, which is the:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

10. A SWR reading on a coaxial cable of 3:1 would indicate:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

12. Long distance radio communication in the range 3-30 MHz mostly relies on:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

13. EMC problems can be minimised by:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

14. If you suspect someone has received an electric shock, the first action is to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

15. When installing an antenna it is good practice to also install:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

16. A frequency of 146.75 MHz is considered to be in the band called:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

17. Amateur radio is primarily:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

20. EMC problems can be minimised by:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

21. The primary intent of Amateur radio is to facilitate:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

22. Interference to a neighbours television is occurring when you are transmitting. Interference via the TV antenna and power leads have been eliminated. The most likely cause is:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

24. Referring to the following block diagram, the name of Block 1 is called the:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

25. The transmitter power allowed by a foundation station using AM is:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  



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