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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. Third party messages to foreign countries over amateur radio are subject to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

2. Amateur radio is primarily:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

3. To resolve neighbourhood EMC problems caused by an amateur station requires:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

4. During a thunderstorm the amateur station should:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

5. To carry out any 230/240V AC mains related activity, it is necessary to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

6. EMC problems can be minimised by:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

7. EMC problems from an amateur station can most likely be reduced by:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

9. Adjusting the microphone gain of an SSB transmitter to a high level may:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

10. Using the correct formula, calculate the power in a circuit when a 25 ohm resistance has 2 amperes of current going though it:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

11. The ability of a receiver to reject unwanted signals nearby, is called:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

12. An amateur transceiver that is fed into an antenna with an antenna tuning unit that is out of adjustment may cause:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

13. After an electric shock, you have isolated the power and a person is found to have stopped breathing and have no pulse, you should:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

15. A radio call that includes PAN PAN means:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

18. Using the correct formula, calculate the current in a circuit when the power is 100 watts and the voltage is 25 volts:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

19. A 5 watt transmitter with an antenna that has a gain of 2, would have an effective radiated power of:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

20. Foundation licence holders may use transmitting equipment that is:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

22. Amateur radio operators are allocated specific bands so that:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

23. The RF immunity of domestic entertainment equipment can be improved by fitting:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

24. Documentation that contains the latest statutory rules pertaining to the operation of an Amateur radio station is:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

25. Long distance HF communication relies on propagation by:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  



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