US Amateur Radio - Technician (Element 2, 2022-2026) Practice Test

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US Amateur Radio - Technician (Element 2, 2022-2026) Practice Test

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1. - T0A03

In the United States, what circuit does black wire insulation indicate in a three-wire 120 V cable?

Select	Answer
A	Hot
B	Neutral
C	Equipment ground
D	Black insulation is never used

2. - T0B07

Which of the following is an important safety rule to remember when using a crank-up tower?

Select	Answer
A	This type of tower must never be painted
B	This type of tower must never be grounded
C	This type of tower must not be climbed unless it is retracted, or mechanical safety locking devices have been installed
D	All these choices are correct

3. - T0C13

Who is responsible for ensuring that no person is exposed to RF energy above the FCC exposure limits?

Select	Answer
A	The FCC
B	The station licensee
C	Anyone who is near an antenna
D	The local zoning board

4. - T1A01

Which of the following is part of the Basis and Purpose of the Amateur Radio Service?

Select	Answer
A	Providing personal radio communications for as many citizens as possible
B	Providing communications for international non-profit organizations
C	All these choices are correct
D	Advancing skills in the technical and communication phases of the radio art

5. - T1B05

How may amateurs use the 219 to 220 MHz segment of 1.25 meter band?

Select	Answer
A	Spread spectrum only
B	Emergency traffic only
C	Fixed digital message forwarding systems only
D	Fast-scan television only

6. - T1C08

What is the normal term for an FCC-issued amateur radio license?

Select	Answer
A	Life
B	Eight years
C	Five years
D	Ten years

7. - T1D03

When is it permissible to transmit messages encoded to obscure their meaning?

Select	Answer
A	Never
B	Only during contests
C	Only when transmitting certain approved digital codes
D	Only when transmitting control commands to space stations or radio control craft

8. - T1E08

Which of the following is an example of automatic control?

Select	Answer
A	Controlling a station over the internet
B	Using a computer or other device to identify automatically
C	Using a computer or other device to send CW automatically
D	Repeater operation

9. - T1F05

What method of call sign identification is required for a station transmitting phone signals?

Select	Answer
A	Send the call sign using only a phone emission
B	Send the call sign followed by the indicator R
C	Send the call sign followed by the indicator RPT
D	Send the call sign using a CW or phone emission

10. - T2A06

Which of the following is required when making on-the-air test transmissions?

Select	Answer
A	All these choices are correct
B	Notify the FCC of the transmissions
C	Conduct tests only between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. local time
D	Identify the transmitting station

11. - T2B09

Why are simplex channels designated in the VHF/UHF band plans?

Select	Answer
A	So stations within range of each other can communicate without tying up a repeater
B	For working DX only
C	So stations with simple transmitters can access the repeater without automated offset
D	For contest operation

12. - T2C07

Which of the following is standard practice when you participate in a net?

Select	Answer
A	Unless you are reporting an emergency, transmit only when directed by the net control station
B	Record the time of each of your transmissions
C	When first responding to the net control station, transmit your call sign, name, and address as in the FCC database
D	All these choices are correct

13. - T3A05

When using a directional antenna, how might your station be able to communicate with a distant repeater if buildings or obstructions are blocking the direct line of sight path?

Select	Answer
A	Try the long path
B	Try to find a path that reflects signals to the repeater
C	Increase the antenna SWR
D	Change from vertical to horizontal polarization

14. - T3B06

What is the formula for converting frequency to approximate wavelength in meters?

Select	Answer
A	Wavelength in meters equals frequency in hertz multiplied by 300
B	Wavelength in meters equals 300 divided by frequency in megahertz
C	Wavelength in meters equals frequency in megahertz divided by 300
D	Wavelength in meters equals frequency in hertz divided by 300

15. - T3C04

Which of the following types of propagation is most commonly associated with occasional strong signals on the 10, 6, and 2 meter bands from beyond the radio horizon?

Select	Answer
A	D region absorption
B	Gray-line propagation
C	Sporadic E
D	Backscatter

16. - T4A12

What is an electronic keyer?

Select	Answer
A	A device for switching antennas from transmit to receive
B	A device for voice activated switching from receive to transmit
C	A device that assists in manual sending of Morse code
D	An interlock to prevent unauthorized use of a radio

17. - T4B06

Which of the following controls could be used if the voice pitch of a single-sideband signal returning to your CQ call seems too high or low?

Select	Answer
A	The tone squelch
B	The AGC or limiter
C	The RIT or Clarifier
D	The bandwidth selection

18. - T5A09

Which of the following describes alternating current?

Select	Answer
A	All these answers are correct
B	Current that alternates between a positive direction and zero
C	Current that alternates between positive and negative directions
D	Current that alternates between a negative direction and zero

19. - T5B11

Which decibel value represents a power increase from 20 watts to 200 watts?

Select	Answer
A	10 dB
B	28 dB
C	18 dB
D	12 dB

20. - T5C13

What is the abbreviation for kilohertz?

Select	Answer
A	khZ
B	khz
C	KHZ
D	kHz

21. - T5D03

What formula is used to calculate resistance in a circuit?

Select	Answer
A	R = E + I
B	R = E x I
C	R = E / I
D	R = E - I

22. - T6A08

What is the function of an SPDT switch?

Select	Answer
A	A single circuit is opened or closed
B	Two circuits are opened or closed
C	A single circuit is switched between one of two other circuits
D	Two circuits are each switched between one of two other circuits

23. - T6B08

What does the abbreviation FET stand for?

Select	Answer
A	Free Electron Transmitter
B	Fast Electron Transistor
C	Frequency Emission Transmitter
D	Field Effect Transistor

24. - T6C02

What is component 1 in figure T-1?

Select	Answer
A	Transistor
B	Resistor
C	Battery
D	Connector

25. - T6D04

Which of the following displays an electrical quantity as a numeric value?

Select	Answer
A	Transistor
B	Relay
C	Meter
D	Potentiometer

26. - T7A09

What is the function of the SSB/CW-FM switch on a VHF power amplifier?

Select	Answer
A	Change the mode of the transmitted signal
B	Reduce the received signal noise
C	Change the frequency range of the amplifier to operate in the proper segment of the band
D	Set the amplifier for proper operation in the selected mode

27. - T7B09

What should be the first step to resolve non-fiber optic cable TV interference caused by your amateur radio transmission?

Select	Answer
A	Be sure all TV feed line coaxial connectors are installed properly
B	Add a high-pass filter to the TV antenna input
C	Add a preamplifier to the TV antenna input
D	Add a low-pass filter to the TV antenna input

28. - T7C06

What does an SWR reading of 4:1 indicate?

Select	Answer
A	Loss of -4 dB
B	Gain of +4 dB
C	Good impedance match
D	Impedance mismatch

29. - T7D06

Which of the following can damage a multimeter?

Select	Answer
A	Failing to connect one of the probes to ground
B	Not allowing it to warm up properly
C	Attempting to measure voltage when using the resistance setting
D	Attempting to measure resistance using the voltage setting

30. - T8A10

What is the approximate bandwidth of AM fast-scan TV transmissions?

Select	Answer
A	About 3 MHz
B	More than 10 MHz
C	About 1 MHz
D	About 6 MHz

31. - T8B04

What mode of transmission is commonly used by amateur radio satellites?

Select	Answer
A	All these choices are correct
B	FM
C	CW/data
D	SSB

32. - T8C10

What is required before using the EchoLink system?

Select	Answer
A	Register your call sign and provide proof of license
B	Purchase a license to use the EchoLink software
C	All these choices are correct
D	Complete the required EchoLink training

33. - T8D12

Which of the following best describes an amateur radio mesh network?

Select	Answer
A	A satellite communications network using modified commercial satellite TV hardware
B	An amateur-radio based data network using commercial Wi-Fi equipment with modified firmware
C	A wide-bandwidth digital voice mode employing DMR protocols
D	An internet linking protocol used to network repeaters

34. - T9A12

What is an advantage of a 5/8 wavelength whip antenna for VHF or UHF mobile service?

Select	Answer
A	It radiates at a very high angle
B	It has 10 times the power gain of a 1/4 wavelength whip
C	It has more gain than a 1/4-wavelength antenna
D	It eliminates distortion caused by reflected signals

35. - T9B08

Which of the following is a source of loss in coaxial feed line?

Select	Answer
A	Water intrusion into coaxial connectors
B	Multiple connectors in the line
C	High SWR
D	All these choices are correct

Figure T-1