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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

4. VHF and UHF transmissions are considered to require an obstacle free path between transmitter and receiver, this is called:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

5. EMC problems can be minimised by:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

7. Amateur band operations and emissions:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

8. Using the following conversion chart, convert 150 MHz to wavelength in metres:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

10. An amateur call sign VK4FZZZ represents a:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

11. The unit of current is the:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

12. 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)  

13. If a 13.8 volt 10 Amp fuse continues to blow when replaced then:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

16. When installing an antenna it is good practice to also install:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

19. A person who has had an electric shock and is still touching the mains may:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

24. Amateur radio operators must operate:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  



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