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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. Referring to the following diagram (waveforms), which diagram represents an AM signal:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

3. The reason why mains operated transmitters are earthed is to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

4. The diagram below that closely represents output of a sinewave oscillator is:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

8. If a person has had an electric shock and is unconscious, you must first:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

10. Modern electronic equipment in the home is rated in terms of radio frequency immunity, which is the:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

13. Amateur radio, broadcast radio, and TV reception can suffer interference from:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

15. An amateur call sign VK4FZZZ represents a:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

16. EMC problems can be minimised by:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

17. When making the first of a series of transmissions, a radio amateur:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

18. From the spectrum chart supplied, the HF band is:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

19. When connecting unbalanced line to a balanced antenna the use of a balun:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

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

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

25. When a receiver can receive weak signals it is said to be:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  



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