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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

2. You notice that a mains extension lead is frayed, you must:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

3. Amateur radio is intended to facilitate:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

4. The specified bands, emission types, and modes for foundation licence holders are specified in the:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

5. An omnidirectional antenna will cause electromagnetic fields to be radiated:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

6. Interference to a telephone or audio entertainment system can be cured by:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

8. An amateur call sign VK4FZZZ represents a:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

9. The unit of current is the:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

10. The degree of interference to household equipment may be decreased or improved by:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

13. The primary intent of Amateur radio is to facilitate:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

14. The reason the transmitter should be matched to the transmission line and antenna is:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

16. The primary purpose of a good RF Earth at an amateur station is:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

18. During a thunderstorm the amateur station should:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

19. If the antenna elements are vertical with respect to the ground the antenna would normally be considered to be:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

20. The effect of over modulation causes:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

22. What is electromagnetic radiation (EMR)?

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

23. As a radio wave travels outward from an antenna it will become:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

24. Long distance communications is sometimes possible on VHF and UHF due to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  



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