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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. A frequency of 432 MHz is considered to be in the band called:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

3. The ionosphere is:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

5. A radio wave that reaches the ionosphere may:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

6. Interference from an amateur station that disrupts a commercial radiocommunication service is called:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

7. The transmitter should be matched to the transmission line and antenna:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

9. Referring to the following conversion chart, the approximate size of a half wavelength antenna to be used at 452 MHz is:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

11. Amateur radio is primarily:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

12. When erecting antennas and climbing on structures:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

13. A radio amateur can transmit secret coded messages when:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

14. When you leave your amateur station, you must have a procedure in place to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

16. If a person has had an electric shock and is unconscious, you must first:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

21. The SWR meter in an amateur station is usually located:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

22. Modern electronic equipment in the home is rated in terms of electromagnetic compatibility, which is the:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

24. If a battery is burnt or punctured, it may:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

25. In electricity AC stands for:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  



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