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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

2. When a frequency modulation (FM) signal is transmitted, the voice signal causes the:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

3. Amateur band operations and emissions:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

4. 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)  

5. A fuse is designed to blow when excessive current is in a circuit. The fuse blowing will prevent:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

6. A receiver that can detect weak signals is said to be:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

7. 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)  

8. A Foundation Licence will allow you to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

11. A radio amateur's transmission can be heard in a nearby neighbour's television receiver. These problems are best solved by:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

12. The unit of current is the:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

15. An amateur call sign VK6AZZ would denote:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

16. The strength of ionospheric ionisation and its ability to refract radio signals is dependent on:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

17. One reason why the transmission line impedance is matched to the antenna impedance is to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

21. The type of radiation that is produced by an amateur transmitter is:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

23. 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)  

24. To receive weak VHF/UHF signals the receiver must be:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

25. Foundation stations may use:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  



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