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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

3. Referring to the following block diagram, Block 1 is called the:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

4. 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)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

6. EMC problems can be minimised by:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

8. Electromagnetic radiation can be dangerous to people, the danger is directly related to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

10. A foundation licensee may allow another person to operate their amateur station if the person is supervised and:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

11. A message to a third party through the amateur radio service is subject to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

12. To improve the effective power radiated from an antenna, an antenna:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

17. The RF immunity of domestic entertainment equipment can be improved by fitting:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

19. Radio waves in free space tend to travel:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

20. A radio wave that reaches the ionosphere may be:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

21. Amateur radio operators must operate:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

22. The compliance with Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) is a Licence Condition that:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

23. If you hear a MAYDAY message on the radio, you should:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

24. When a voltage is applied to a closed circuit, the current in the circuit is the:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  



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