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Foundation Licence


WIA Amateur Radio
Foundation Level Online Assessment

    Check your knowledge - Instant results

    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. A radio wave that reaches the ionosphere may:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  


2. Antennas and antenna fittings most importantly must be kept clear of:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  


3. Amateur radio, broadcast radio, and TV reception can suffer interference from:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  


4. Using the correct formula, calculate the current flow through a resistor of 25 ohms that has a voltage of 125 volts across it:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  


5. The Amateur radio service:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  


6. Interference to a neighbours television equipment by amateur transmissions has been identified; pick up by the equipment through the antenna has been eliminated as the problem. The most likely cause is:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  


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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  


8. A radio wave that strikes the earth is likely to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  


9. An amateur must produce their Amateur Licence to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  


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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  


11. The amateur licence authorises an amateur to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  


12. An amateur transceiver that is being over modulated may result in:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  


13. A SWR reading on a coaxial cable of 1.5:1 that is terminated at an antenna would indicate:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  


14. Referring to the following block diagram, Block 1 is called the:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  


15. An amateur transceiver that has the transmitter incorrectly tuned may cause :-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  


16. The reason why mains operated transmitters are earthed is to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  


17. Comparing a directional antenna and a non-directional type, the directional antenna is said to have:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  


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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  


19. Amateur radio operators must operate:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  


20. The unit of frequency is the:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  


21. EMC problems can be minimised by:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  


22. It is good safety practice at an amateur radio station to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  


23. The reason the transmitter should be matched to the transmission line and antenna is:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  


24. EMR requirements pertain to a frequency range of:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  


25. All equipment connected to the mains supply should have:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  




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