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FCC Question ID

G1A03

On which of the following bands is image transmission prohibited?

Choose A

160 meters

Choose B

30 meters

Choose C

20 meters

Choose D

12 meters

G1B10

What is the power limit for beacon stations?

Choose A

10 watts PEP output

Choose B

20 watts PEP output

Choose C

100 watts PEP output

Choose D

200 watts PEP output

G1C02

What is the maximum transmitting power an amateur station may use on the 12-meter band?

Choose A

50 watts PEP output

Choose B

200 watts PEP output

Choose C

1500 watts PEP output

Choose D

An effective radiated power equivalent to 100 watts from a half-wave dipole

G1D01

Who may receive partial credit for the elements represented by an expired Amateur Radio license?

Choose A

Any person who can demonstrate that they once held an FCC-issued General, Advanced, or Amateur Extra class license that was not revoked by the FCC

Choose B

Anyone who held an FCC-issued Amateur Radio license that has been expired for not less than 5 years and not more than 15 years

Choose C

Any person who previously held an amateur license issued by another country, but only if that country has a current reciprocal licensing agreement with the FCC

Choose D

Only persons who once held an FCC issued Novice, Technician, or Technician Plus license

G1E01

Which of the following would disqualify a third party from participating in stating a message over an amateur station?

Choose A

The third party’s amateur license has been revoked and not reinstated

Choose B

The third party is not a U.S. citizen

Choose C

The third party is a licensed amateur

Choose D

The third party is speaking in a language other than English

G2A04

Which mode is most commonly used for voice communications on the 17-meter and 12-meter bands?

Choose A

Upper sideband

Choose B

Lower sideband

Choose C

Vestigial sideband

Choose D

Double sideband

G2B03

What is good amateur practice if propagation changes during a contact and you notice interference from other stations on the frequency?

Choose A

Tell the interfering stations to change frequency

Choose B

Report the interference to your local Amateur Auxiliary Coordinator

Choose C

Attempt to resolve the interference problem with the other stations in a mutually acceptable manner

Choose D

Increase power to overcome interference

G2C08

What prosign is sent to indicate the end of a formal message when using CW?

Choose A

Choose B

Choose C

Choose D

G2D02

Which of the following are objectives of the Volunteer Monitoring Program?

Choose A

To conduct efficient and orderly amateur licensing examinations

Choose B

To encourage amateur radio operators to self-regulate and comply with the rules

Choose C

To coordinate repeaters for efficient and orderly spectrum usage

Choose D

To provide emergency and public safety communications

G2E10

Which of the following is a way to establish contact with a digital messaging system gateway station?

Choose A

Send an email to the system control operator

Choose B

Send QRL in Morse code

Choose C

Respond when the station broadcasts its SSID

Choose D

Transmit a connect message on the station’s published frequency

G3A04

Which of the following are least reliable for long-distance communications during periods of low solar activity?

Choose A

80 meters and 160 meters

Choose B

60 meters and 40 meters

Choose C

30 meters and 20 meters

Choose D

15 meters, 12 meters, and 10 meters

G3B10

What is the approximate maximum distance along the Earth’s surface that is normally covered in one hop using the E region?

Choose A

180 miles

Choose B

1,200 miles

Choose C

2,500 miles

Choose D

12,000 miles

G3C02

Where on Earth do ionospheric layers reach their maximum height?

Choose A

Where the sun is overhead

Choose B

Where the sun is on the opposite side of Earth

Choose C

Where the sun is rising

Choose D

Where the sun has just set

G4A11

Which of the following is a use for the IF shift control on a receiver?

Choose A

To avoid interference from stations very close to the receive frequency

Choose B

To change frequency rapidly

Choose C

To permit listening on a different frequency from that on which you are transmitting

Choose D

To tune in stations that are slightly off frequency without changing your transmit frequency

G4B09

Which of the following can be determined with a field strength meter?

Choose A

The radiation resistance of an antenna

Choose B

The radiation pattern of an antenna

Choose C

The presence and amount of phase distortion of a transmitter

Choose D

The presence and amount of amplitude distortion of a transmitter

G4C03

What sound is heard from an audio device or telephone if there is interference from a nearby single sideband phone transmitter?

Choose A

A steady hum whenever the transmitter is on the air

Choose B

On-and-off humming or clicking

Choose C

Distorted speech

Choose D

Clearly audible speech

G4D10

How close to the lower edge of the phone segment should your displayed carrier frequency be when using 3 kHz wide LSB?

Choose A

At least 3 kHz above the edge of the segment

Choose B

At least 3 kHz below the edge of the segment

Choose C

At least 1 kHz below the edge of the segment

Choose D

At least 1 kHz above the edge of the segment

G4E03

Which of the following direct, fused power connections would be the best for a 100 watt HF mobile installation?

Choose A

To the battery using heavy-gauge wire

Choose B

To the alternator or generator using heavy-gauge wire

Choose C

To the battery using resistor wire

Choose D

To the alternator or generator using resistor wire

G5A11

Which of the following describes one method of impedance matching between two AC circuits?

Choose A

Insert an LC network between the two circuits

Choose B

Reduce the power output of the first circuit

Choose C

Increase the power output of the first circuit

Choose D

Insert a circulator between the two circuits

G5B07

What value of an AC signal produces the same power dissipation in a resistor as a DC voltage of the same value?

Choose A

The peak-to-peak value

Choose B

The peak value

Choose C

The RMS value

Choose D

The reciprocal of the RMS value

G5C01

What causes a voltage to appear across the secondary winding of a transformer when an AC voltage source is connected across its primary winding?

Choose A

Capacitive coupling

Choose B

Displacement current coupling

Choose C

Mutual inductance

Choose D

Mutual capacitance

G6A02

What is an advantage of the low internal resistance of nickel-cadmium batteries?

Choose A

Long life

Choose B

High discharge current

Choose C

High voltage

Choose D

Rapid recharge

G6B01

What determines the performance of a ferrite core at different frequencies?

Choose A

Its conductivity

Choose B

Its thickness

Choose C

The composition, or “mix,” of materials used

Choose D

The ratio of outer diameter to inner diameter

G7A01

What useful feature does a power supply bleeder resistor provide?

Choose A

It acts as a fuse for excess voltage

Choose B

It ensures that the filter capacitors are discharged when power is removed

Choose C

It removes shock hazards from the induction coils

Choose D

It eliminates ground loop current

G7B06

What is a shift register?

Choose A

A clocked array of circuits that passes data in steps along the array

Choose B

An array of operational amplifiers used for tri-state arithmetic operations

Choose C

A digital mixer

Choose D

An analog mixer

G7C16

Which of the following is a typical application for a Direct Digital Synthesizer?

Choose A

A high-stability variable frequency oscillator in a transceiver

Choose B

A digital voltmeter

Choose C

A digital mode interface between a computer and a transceiver

Choose D

A high-sensitivity radio direction finder

G8A08

Which of the following is an effect of overmodulation?

Choose A

Insufficient audio

Choose B

Insufficient bandwidth

Choose C

Frequency drift

Choose D

Excessive bandwidth

G8B08

Why is it important to know the duty cycle of the mode you are using when transmitting?

Choose A

To aid in tuning your transmitter

Choose B

Some modes have high duty cycles that could exceed the transmitter’s average power rating

Choose C

To allow time for the other station to break in during a transmission

Choose D

The attenuator will have to be adjusted accordingly

G9A10

What standing wave ratio will result when connecting a 50 ohm feed line to a non-reactive load having 10 ohm impedance?

Choose A

2:1

Choose B

50:1

Choose C

1:5

Choose D

5:1

G9B07

How does the feed-point impedance of a 1/2 wave dipole antenna change as the antenna is lowered below 1/4 wave above ground?

Choose A

It steadily increases

Choose B

It steadily decreases

Choose C

It peaks at about 1/8 wavelength above ground

Choose D

It is unaffected by the height above ground

G9C08

What is meant by the “main lobe” of a directive antenna?

Choose A

The magnitude of the maximum vertical angle of radiation

Choose B

The point of maximum current in a radiating antenna element

Choose C

The maximum voltage standing wave point on a radiating element

Choose D

The direction of maximum radiated field strength from the antenna

G9D06

Which of the following is an advantage of a log periodic antenna?

Choose A

Wide bandwidth

Choose B

Higher gain per element than a Yagi antenna

Choose C

Harmonic suppression

Choose D

Polarization diversity

G0A03

How can you determine that your station complies with FCC RF exposure regulations?

Choose A

By calculation based on FCC OET Bulletin 65

Choose B

By calculation based on computer modeling

Choose C

By measurement of field strength using calibrated equipment

Choose D

All these choices are correct

G0B07

Which of these choices should be observed when climbing a tower using a safety belt or harness?

Choose A

Never lean back and rely on the belt alone to support your weight

Choose B

Confirm that the belt is rated for the weight of the climber and that it is within its allowable service life

Choose C

Ensure that all heavy tools are securely fastened to the belt D-ring

Choose D

All these choices are correct