Foundation Licence

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.

Each question in this assessment carries equal marks.
Questions must be answered by clicking the button associated with the correct answer for each question.
You have 30 minutes to complete this Amateur Radio Foundation Level online assessment.
The questions are selected at random from a pool of questions.
The order of the answers for each question have been randomised.
Exam questions are © Wireless Institute of Australia (September 2020)
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1. EMC problems from an amateur station are dependent on the:-

a) transmitter power, frequency, and distance from affected equipment

b) grade of amateur licence held by the operator

c) date, time, and person operating

d) sun spot cycle, time of day and weather

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

a) be the cause of electric shock to others if the person is touched

b) twitch a lot

c) survive if the supply voltage is reduced slowly

d) be pushed on to a protective rubber mat

3. An AM transmitter is likely to over modulate if the:-

a) RF gain control is set too high

b) microphone gain control is set too high

c) LF gain control is set too high

d) IF gain control is set too high

4. It is a condition of the Foundation Licence that, if you change your postal address, you must:-

a) notify the ACMA

b) broadcast your new address on the bands before you move

c) notify the WIA

d) advise the local council that you are removing your antennas

5. In the diagram below, the highest ionospheric layer during daylight is:-

a) D

b) E

c) F2

d) F1

6. In Australia, radio activities of radio amateurs are authorised under:-

a) a citizens band licence

b) a broadcasting licence

c) a land mobile licence

d) an amateur station licence

7. A radio amateur is advised by a neighbour that, when they are transmitting, they can be heard in the speakers of the neighbours audio system. This problem is best resolved by:-

a) a technical solution

b) ignoring the neighbours complaint

c) buying the neighbour a new audio system

d) never transmitting before 12 midnight

8. The ionosphere is:-

a) ionised layers created by the jet stream

b) ionised bands of gas in the earth's troposphere

c) three or more distinct ionised layers in the earth's atmosphere

d) layers of ionised ozone in the upper atmosphere

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

a) transmit only when the affected service is not transmitting

b) stop transmission until the problem is resolved

c) provide the licensee of the other service contact details of the ACMA

d) advise the other service that you have a licence to transmit and they should contact the ACMA

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

a) improved signal reports

b) interference to other services

c) a reduction of power output

d) an increase in the feedline loss

11. Referring to the following diagram (waveforms), the diagram which represents an unmodulated carrier signal is:-

a) diagram 1

b) diagram 2

c) diagram 3

d) diagram 4

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

a) The Foundation Licence Operators Handbook

b) The Radiocommunications Act 1992 and the Licence Conditions (Amateur Licence) Determination

c) The Radiocommunications Act 1992 only

d) The Licence Conditions (Amateur Licence) Determinations only

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

a) switch off your radio

b) not allow anyone else to communicate with the station calling MAYDAY

c) record MAYDAY details, render all possible assistance, and report to appropriate authorities

d) switch to another band

14. The easiest way to avoid dangerous exposure to electromagnetic radiation is to:-

a) keep a safe distance between people and the antennas

b) keep an earth strap connected to your wrist when transmitting

c) wear a special suit called a faraday suit

d) stand behind a metal shield when transmitting

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

a) participating in emergency services or training exercises related to emergency services.

b) when engaging in secret technical experiments

c) normal language may be upsetting to some listeners

d) privacy is a high priority

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

a) 2 metres

b) 1 metre

c) 144-146 MHz

d) 70 centimetres

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

a) when 3 or more persons are present

b) only on clear sky days

c) by persons with an antenna riggers certificate

d) by suitably experienced persons

18. The most important factors governing selection of an antenna for a HF amateur station are:-

a) modulation type and frequency

b) modulation type and available space

c) frequency, power and proximity to people

d) brand of transmitter and height above ground

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

a) power poles and lines

b) trees and shrubs

c) neighbours fences

d) the roof of the house

20. Amateur radio is intended to facilitate:-

a) commercial gain in radio communications

b) a way of saving on phone bills

c) a way of getting rid of unwanted radio communications equipment

d) a hobby in radiocommunications

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

a) 15 watts

b) 20 watts

c) 10 watts

d) 5 watts

22. 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) direct pickup by the electronics inside the TV

b) ghosting

c) the neighbours electrical mains acting as an antenna

d) harmonic interference

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

a) self-modified transmitting equipment

b) all the given answers are correct

c) an approved brand or purchased from an approved supplier

d) equipment which has been commercially manufactured

24. Documentation that contains the latest statutory rules pertaining to the operation of an Amateur radio station is:-

a) The WIA callbook.

b) The Australian Radio Amateurs Band plan (ARABP)

c) The Radiocommunications Act 1992 and the Licence Conditions (Amateur Licence) Determination

d) The Foundation Licence Manual

25. Using the correct formula, calculate the current in a circuit when the power is 100 watts and the voltage is 25 volts:-

a) 4 Amperes

b) 0.25 Amperes

c) 0.4 Amperes

d) 2500 Amperes