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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

2. EMC problems from an amateur station are dependent on the:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

4. The ionosphere is:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

5. The unit of frequency is the:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

6. Referring to the following diagram (waveforms), which diagram represents a normal FM signal:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

8. A transmitter should be matched to its load to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

9. 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)  

10. What is electromagnetic radiation (EMR)?

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

11. EMC problems can be minimised by:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

12. The Foundation Amateur Radio Licence is subject to conditions in:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

13. Working on antennas at heights can be dangerous because of:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

14. The ionosphere layers are ionised primarily due to the:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

17. If an amateur is causing harmful interference to other radio services, the amateur must:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

18. Amateur radio is intended to facilitate:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

23. Amateur radio operators must operate:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  



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