Sample Exam 3

Licensing Conditions, Operating Practices and Procedures sample paper-3

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The Radio Society of Sri Lanka

The copy right of the information contained in this sample exam are with the Radio Society of Sri Lanka (RSSL).

These questions are mainly targeting the Radio Amateur exam for Novice and General class. The recommended time duration is 1 hour. For more information please contact Mr. Jayasiri Wijeratne (4S7VJ) 4s7vj@rssl.lk

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Question 1

In amateur transmission it is permissible to use

A	Phone patched traffic
B	Secret codes
C	None of these
D	The words of a third party publicly spoken

Question 2

The band plan should be observed because

A	they are governed by international regulation.
B	they are mandatory.
C	they are only for novices.
D	they are intended to aid operating.

Question 3

When using voice transmission

A	Switch off the transmitter
B	Use secret cipher
C	Communicate in Q- code
D	Reduce the power on the transmitter

Question 4

The meaning of the abbreviation “VA“ is

A	stop transmission
B	end of work.
C	closing station.
D	waiting period

Question 5

The call sign prefix for SINGAPORE is

A	9M2
B	9K2
C	9Q7
D	9V1

Question 5 Explanation:

You can refer the country list for check the corresponding prefix for any country.

Question 6

Class of emission designated by F3E is

A	Frequency Modulated, single channel containing Analog information Telephony.
B	Amplitude Modulated, Double sideband, a single channel.
C	Frequency Modulated, single channel containing digital information without the use of a modulating sub-carrier – Morse telegraphy.
D	Frequency Modulated, single channel containing digital information Morse telegraphy.

Question 7

When operating via a Satellite, a station should

A	be a member of AMSAT.
B	always use voice.
C	use the minimum power needed to maintain contact.
D	never call CQ.

Question 8

A test signal transmitted by an amateur whose call sign is 4S7XX using the Morse code would be

A	V V V de 4S7XX 4S7XX 4S7XX
B	V V V V V V de 4S7XX
C	V V de 4S7XX
D	V de 4S7XX 4S7XX 4S7XX

Question 9

The meaning of the Q Code “QSP” is

A	can you acknowledge receipt ?
B	will you relay to ?
C	shall I repeat the call on the calling frequency?
D	can communicate with ?

Question 10

Amateur station log book should contain only the following most important information.

A	frequency band used, class of emission and power used, and the location.
B	Day month year, call sign of the called station, location and signature of radio amateur only.
C	day month year, frequency band used, location and signature of amateur operator.
D	day month year, the beginning and end of radio communication in UTC, call sign of the called station, frequency band used, class of emission.

Question 11

A signal readable with no difficulty , signal strength fairly good, of musically modulated tone is designated in RST code as

A	545
B	544
C	546
D	455

Question 12

What is meant by the term flattopping in a SSB phone transmission.

A	The transmitter ALC is properly adjusted.
B	The transmitter’s carrier is properly suppressed.
C	Signal distortion caused by insufficient collector current.
D	Signal distortion caused by excessive drive.

Question 13

An amateur holding a valid amateur radio operator’s licence may communicate with

A	any amateur station in any country.
B	any broadcasting station or radio station.
C	only with amateurs designated in the licence.
D	licenced amateur stations only.

Question 14

Which uses the correct phonetic alphabet for the word “SYNC” ?

A	SARAH YORK NELLIE CHAARLIE
B	SERRA YANKEE NOVEMBER CHARLIE
C	SIERRA YANKEE NOVEMBER CHARLIE
D	SARAH YANKEE NOVEMBER CHARLIE

Question 15

A directional antenna is pointed in the long path direction. How many degrees should you rotate your antenna to point it towards short path.

A	45 degrees.
B	180 degrees.
C	270 degr45 degrees.
D	45 degrees.

Question 16

A “FIXED STATION” means

A	an amateur station licenced to operate from a fixed location specified in the licence.
B	a station licenced to operate within a certain area.
C	a station fixed or installed in a radio direction finding station.
D	a station so designed to transmit in a fixed direction.

Question 17

Correct definition of “DUPLEX OPERATION” is

A	an operating method in which transmission is possible simultaneously in both directions.
B	a transmission method using two different frequencies
C	double side band transmission
D	transmission using encoded signals.

Question 18

A transmitter operates on a frequency of 145 MHz. Interference is cause to a receiver on the VHF broadcast band (88 – 108 MHz) due to close proximity of the transmitting antenna and the relative weak signal strength of broadcasting station. The type of filter that may be used to eliminate the interference is a

A	high pass filter in the receiver antenna feeder.
B	filter in the main supply lead to the transmitter.
C	low pass filter in the transmitter antenna feeder.
D	low pass filter in the Receiver antenna feeder.

Question 19

If “X” appears after the report on a CW contact, it is indicates

A	A clean tone on the signal.
B	A crystal controlled signal.
C	A chirp on the signal.
D	A rough note on the signal.

Question 20

In what segment of the 20 meter band do most RTTY transmission takes place

A	between 14.150 MHz to 14.225 MHz.
B	between 14.275 MHz to 14.350 MHz.
C	between 14.075 MHz to 14.100 MHz.
D	between 14.000 MHz to 14.050 MHz.

Question 21

You heard your own call sign, 4S7XX but was unable to read the call sign of the calling station. Your reply in radio telephony would be

A	QRZ QRZ QRZ QRZ this is 4S7XX 4S7XX 4S7XX
B	QRZ QRZ QRZ
C	QRZ this is 4S7XX 4S7XX
D	4S7XX 4S7XX 4S7XX QRZ

Question 22

An amateur radio station shall be used to

A	communicate massages for payment or other compensation.
B	send distress signals, calls and messages.
C	transmit communications on behalf of third parties.
D	carry out radio traffic in plain language.

Question 23

Regarding the keeping of a log book of an amateur radio station following NEED NOT BE OBSERVED.

A	It must repeat the entries regarding day month year, frequency band used, Signature of the amateur radio operator for every entry made.
B	Log book shall be kept with consequently numbered pages.
C	Entry must be made in indelible ink.
D	Shall be kept at least one year from the date of the last entry.

Question 24

When wearing a headphone it is not advisable to

A	Be switching off.
B	To do any writing.
C	Have hands on inside live equipment.
D	Call CQ

Question 25

Proper definition of “ AMATEUR SERVICE” is

A	a service dedicated for the advancement of amateurs.
B	a service dedicated for the Radio Amateurs carried out by professional broadcast stations.
C	a broadcasting service carried out by untrained personal.
D	a service of self-training, intercommunications had technical investigations carried on by amateurs solely with a personal aim and without monetary gain or interest.

Question 26

The classification R3E is

A	AM using double sideband.
B	SSB with full carrier.
C	SSB with reduced carrier.
D	SSB with no carrier.

Question 27

“AMATEUR SATELLITE STATION” means

A	a linking station in a chain of transmitting stations.
B	an amateur station moved from place to place.
C	a radio communication service using space stations on earth satellites for the same purpose as those of the amateur service.
D	a temporarily installed amateur station linked to the permanent stations.

Question 28

The abbreviation for fading is

A	QSB
B	QSA
C	QSO
D	QSL

Question 29

“HARMFUL INTERFERENCE” means

A	key clicks and chirping.
B	noise generated by electrical disturbances.
C	any emission, radiation or induction which endangers the functioning of radio navigation service or other safety service.
D	emissions on a frequency or frequencies which are outside the necessary bandwidth which may be reduced without affecting the corresponding transmission of information.

Question 30

Which uses the correct phonetic alphabet for the word “ POUR” ?

A	PETER OSCAR UNCLE ROBERT
B	PAPA OSCAAR UNIFORM ROMEO
C	PETER OLIVER UNIFORM ROMEO
D	PAPA OLIVER UNCLE ROBERT

Question 31

To prevent interference to other users of an amateur band, a transmitter should do any test or adjustment into a

A	Dummy load
B	Antenna
C	None of these
D	Real load

Question 32

RST code 466 denotes a signal readable with

A	practically no difficulty, moderately strong signal, musically modulated tone.
B	practically no difficuly, near d.c. note, smooth ripple.
C	practically no difficulty, fairly good signal, moderately musical
D	practically no difficulty, good signal, modulated note, slight trace of whistle.

Question 33

Over modulation causes

A	generation of spurious.
B	the power amplifier is exceed its maximum ratings.
C	to reduce output power of transmitter.
D	the signal to be less easily readable.

Question 34

If a readability of a signal is given as 5 this indicates that the signal is

A	readable with practically no difficulty.
B	perfectly readable.
C	readable with considerable difficulty.
D	unreadable.

Question 35

CQ should only be made

A	after listening on a frequency which is not in use.
B	When band conditions are hopeless.
C	When contests are on.
D	On frequencies that are in use.

Question 36

Directional CQ calls should

A	not be acknowledged
B	be acknowledge
C	be made
D	not be made

Question 37

The meaning of the Q Code “QRT” is

A	are you busy ?
B	Shall I decrease transmitter power ?
C	shall I stop sending ?
D	Shall I send more slowly ?

Question 38

Which uses the correct phonetic alphabet for the word “ HARD” ?

A	HARRY ARTHUR ROBERT DAVID
B	HOTEL ALFA ROMEO DELTA
C	HOTEL ARTHUR ROMEO DELTA
D	HOTEL ALFA ROMEO DAVID

Question 39

The purpose of a terrestrial repeater is to

A	increase the range of mobile stations.
B	increase satellite coverage.
C	increase the range of fixed stations
D	increase the range of fixed stations

Question 40

A neighbour has logged a complaint of interference from an Amateur transmitter. What should be the first action the Amateur should take to establish the likely cause?

A	Reduce transmitter power on all amateur bands.
B	Fit filters to the neighbour’s equipment
C	request the DGT’s office to investigate.
D	Compare the Amateur log with that of the complaint for any likely correlation.

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