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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 radio wave that reaches the ionosphere may be:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

2. When operating on an amateur band, you must announce your call sign:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

3. The unit of power is the:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

4. If interference to other radio services is being generated by a Foundation station, the Foundation station licensee must:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

5. The most likely locations for filters used to reduce interference are in the:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

6. A SWR reading on a coaxial cable of 2.6:1 that is terminated at an antenna would indicate:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

7. When a transceiver changes slowly in frequency of its own accord it is said to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

11. When erecting antennas and climbing on structures:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

12. If a radio amateur hears a distress call, on a non-amateur frequency, that is not acknowledged the radio amateur;

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

13. Objectionable interference from an amateur station to radio and television reception can vary with:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

14. Electric cables and leads left lying around the station and coiled up:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

16. Amateur radio is primarily:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

17. 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)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

21. When a thunder storm is approaching, it is wise to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

25. A radio wavelength of 20 metres is approximately equal to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  



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