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Chapter 1
1 The appropriate license, certificate or authority is required:
a.* For the transmission or reception by radio of certain sound,
image or radio signals.
b. Before enrolling for the RAE Examination.
c. By all persons above the age of 12 years.
d. Before learning the Morse Code.
2 No person shall have in his possession any radio apparatus
unless:
a.* That person is in possession of the appropriate permit
license, certificate or authority.
b. The equipment is fully tested.
c. The equipment is suitable for the amateur bands.
d. That person he is the owner of the radio equipment.
3 If radio apparatus is found in a persons possession in
contravention of the Radio Act of 1996, the licensing authority,
ICASA, may :
a. Destroy the equipment.
b.* Seize and detain or in his discretion seal such radio
apparatus.
c. Allow the equipment to be used illegally.
d. Return the equipment to the supplier.
4 Radio Apparatus may be seized by the ICASA if a person:
a. Is over the age of 60 years.
b. Uses the equipment for public broadcasts.
c.* Possesses such equipment in contravention of the Radio Act of
1996.
d. Never uses the equipment in his possession.
5 Radio Apparatus may be sealed by ICASA if a person:
a. Never uses the equipment.
b. Accidentally causes interference.
c. Changes his station address.
d.* Possesses such equipment in contravention of the Radio Act of
1996.
6 A person who is required to possess a radio license or
certificate shall produce this on demand to:
a.* An inspector solely employed by ICASA.
b. Another Radio License holder.
c. Any person who asks.
d. A public officer.
7 Regulations relating to the use and licensing of radio stations
may be made by:
a.* ICASA, in terms of the Radio act of 1996.
b. A Public Officer.
c. Radio Amateurs.
d. Police Officers.
8 Which of the following are not defined by ICASA in terms of the
Radio act of 1996:
a. The required licenses, certificates or authorities.
b. The fees payable for the licenses.
c. The control and prevention of interference from radio stations.
d.* The height of the Radio Station antenna above ground.
9 Regulations applicable to the control and prevention of
electrical or other interference with radio reception are made by:
a. The Minister for Post, Telecommunication and Broadcasting.
b. The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS).
c.* ICASA.
d. The International Telecommunications Union.
10 ICASA may in terms of the Radio Act of 1996 make regulations :
a. Which influence the propagation of Radio signals.
b.* Relating to the fees payable for licenses and certificates.
c. Which control the costs of Radio equipment.
d. Which allow interference to be radiated.
11 In terms of the Radio Act of 1996 a person who contravenes or
fails to comply with any of the provisions of any regulation :
a.* Shall be guilty of an offence.
b. Shall be allowed to continue with such activities.
c. Shall be entitled to carry out tests on his equipment.
d. Shall not be guilty of an offence.
12 In terms of the Radio Act a person is guilty of an offence if
such person :
a. Never uses any radio equipment.
b.* Contravenes or fails to comply with any of the provisions of
any regulation of the Act.
c. Records public radio broadcasts.
d. Uses radio equipment according to the license conditions.
13 If a person contravenes the Radio Act or its provisions, that
person shall be liable on conviction to :
a. A fine without the option of imprisonment.
b. Six months rehabilitation.
c.* A fine not exceeding R2 000 or imprisonment for a period not
exceeding six months.
d. A fine of R5 000 or imprisonment for 1 year.
14 Any person who transmits by radio in contravention of the Radio
Act, shall be liable on conviction to :
a. Deportation from South Africa.
b. Confirm that all transmitting equipment has been tested.
c.* A fine not exceeding R10 000 or to imprisonment for a period
not exceeding three years or to both.
d. A fine not exceeding R500 or to imprisonment for a period of 1
month.
15 Someone who is interested in the radio technique solely for a
private purpose and not for financial gain and to whom ICASA has
granted an amateur station license is :
a.* A Radio Amateur.
b. A Novice Operator.
c. An Experimenter.
d. A candidate for the radio amateur examination.
16 Amateur Radio Station means:
a. A Station for financial gain and operated by a radio amateur.
b.* A station for a service of self-tuition, intercommunication
and technical investigation that is operated by an amateur.
c. A station that uses radio waves and is erected by an amateur.
d. A station of self tuition that is erected for use from an
aircraft or a public vehicle.
17 A radio amateur station may communicate with:
a. Any licensed radio station.
b.* Any other licensed radio amateur station, using plain language
or Q-code, digital communications, or telegraphy.
c. An amateur radio station outside the RSA, but whose government
has prohibited amateur radio activity.
d Any licensed land-mobile station.
18 An amateur radio station may be used to :
a. Pass on messages on behalf of third parties.
b. Draw attention to the station using sound effects.
c. Book hotel accommodation for the licensee.
d.* Communicate with other amateurs, but restricted to remarks of
a personal nature or reports on radio experiments.
19 A station that is intended to be operated while it is in motion
or while it is stationary at an unspecified place is called:
a. A removable radio station.
b. An amateur radio station.
c.* A mobile station.
d. A portable station.
20 Define the expression Plain Language:
a. Expressions and words used by Amateurs only.
b. Those words as expressed in the Q Code.
c.* Words and expressions that make out an intelligible
communication whereby all words and expressions have the meaning
usually attached to them in the language to which they belong.
d Intelligible expressions attached to the language to which they
usually belong.
21 Define Input Power
a. The average input power supplied to the transmitter.
b. The input power supplied to the amplifier of a transmitter.
c.* The direct-current input (dc input) to the final stage of the
radio frequency stage that immediately precedes the antenna.
d. The input supplied directly to the antenna transmission line by
the transmitter.
22 Define Carrier Wave Power:
a. The maximum power of 400 watts as supplied by the transmitter.
b.* The average power that is supplied by the transmitter to the
antenna transmission line and is measured during one radio
frequency cycle in conditions of no modulation.
c. Suitably filtered direct current that may be used by
transmitting equipment safely.
d. The average dc input power of a radio transmitter at the input
to the final stage preceding the antenna.
23 Define Amateur:
a. Someone who uses communication with others for the purposes of
self interest and gain and to whom an amateur radio station
license has been issued.
b. Someone who wishes to talk to other amateurs for pleasure and
no financial gain.
c.* Someone who is interested in the radio technique solely for a
private reason and not for financial gain and to who an amateur
radio station license has been issued.
d. Someone who wishes to transmit and receive radio signals from
other radio stations and to whom an amateur radio station license
has been issued.
24 Define Amateur Radio Station:
a. A station that uses radio waves for experimental purposes and
which is operated by a radio amateur.
b. A station of self tuition that is operated by an amateur for
use from a public vehicle or an aircraft.
c.* A station for a service of self tuition, intercommunication
and technical investigation that is operated by a radio amateur.
d. A station that is operated solely for the pleasure and
entertainment of a radio amateur.
25 Define Experimental Station:
a. A station that is intended to receive or transmit signals
solely for self tuition purposes.
b.* A station that uses radio waves in experiments for the purpose
of developing the science or technique but is not an amateur radio
station.
c. A station that is intended to receive and transmit radio waves
for experimental purposes.
d. A station that is intended to receive and transmit signals for
experimental purposes but that is not an amateur radio station.
26 Which of the following describe the Radio Act?
a. An Act of Parliament of the Republic of South Africa for the
Post Office.
b. An Act made by the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU).
c.* An Act of Parliament of the Republic of South Africa from
which the Radio Regulations are framed.
d. An Act made by the International Telegraphic Union (ITU).
27 What is the amateur radio License year?
a. 1 February to 31 January.
b. 1 February to 31 December.
c.* 1 January to 31 December.
d. 1 April to 31 March.
28 Define Inspecting Officer:
a. One who is permitted to enter your property at any time to
inspect your radios in terms of the Act.
b. One who is permitted to enter your premises during daytime to
inspect your radios in terms of the Act.
c. One who is appointed by the Post Office to enter premises to
inspect radio licenses.
d.* Someone who has been appointed under Regulation F8 to enter
premises at any reasonable time to inspect any amateur radio
station and who is in possession of proof of such appointment.
29 Define Peak Envelope Power:
a. Means power supplied to an antenna by a radio receiver in a
condition of no modulation.
b.* Means the average power supplied to the antenna transmission
lines by a transmitter during one radio-frequency cycle at the
highest crest of the modulation envelope taken under conditions of
normal operation.
c. Means the average power that is supplied to the antenna
transmission lines in a condition of no modulation.
d. Means the average power that is supplied to the antenna in a
condition where such power does not create a danger to life.
30 Define Radio Communication:
a. The art of talking to another station.
b. The art of communication by means of telephones.
c. All communication by radio telephone.
d.* All communication by means of radio waves.
31 What is the minimum age that any person must be before an
Amateur Class A License can be issued to him/her by ICASA?
a. 18 years.
b. 10 years.
c.* 12 years.
d. 16 years.
32 A Class A License can only be issued to any person:
a. Who is in possession of a Radio License.
b. Who is in possession of a Morse Code Certificate.
c. Who can speak English and Afrikaans.
d.* Who is in possession of a Certificate of Proficiency (Amateur
Radio Operators Certificate) issued in terms of the Radio Act.
33 A Class A License can only be issued to a person:
a. Who can speak English.
b. Who can speak Afrikaans.
c. Who can speak English and Afrikaans.
d.* Who can speak English or Afrikaans.
34 A Class B License can only be issued to a person who is over
the age of:
a. 14 years.
b. 16 years.
c. 9 years.
d.* 10 years.
35 A Class B licensee must be able to pass a Morse Code test at:
a. 3 words per minute.
b.* 5 words per minute.
c. 12 words per minute.
d. 10 words per minute.
36 An Amateur Station License may be issued to:
a. An association.
b.* A licensed radio amateur on behalf of a bona fide amateur
radio association.
c. A private company for radio communications.
d. A sporting Club.
37 A Class A License (ZS) may be issued to:
a. Any person who has passed the Morse Code test at 5 words per
minute.
b.* Any person who is in possession of the Amateur Radio Operators
Certificate and has passed the Morse Code test of 12 words per
minute.
c. Any person who is in possession of a Restricted License (ZR)
and has passed the Morse Code test of 5 words per minute.
d. Any person who is in possession of the Amateur Radio Operators
Certificate.
38 A Class A Restricted License may only be issued to a person:
a. Who has passed the 12 words per minute Morse Code test.
b.* Who wishes to use frequencies above 50 MHz.
c. Who wishes to use frequencies below 50 MHz.
d. Who has passed the 5 words per minute Morse Code test.
39 A Class B License may not transmit on which of the following
frequencies?
a. 7 000 - 7 100 kHz.
b. 3 500 - 3 800 kHz.
c.* 14 000 - 14 350 kHz.
d. 144 - 146 MHz.
40 A Class B Licensee may not use telephony on:
a. 3 500 - 3 800 kHz.
b. 144 - 146 MHz.
c.* 7 000 - 7 100 kHz.
d. 28 300 - 28 500 kHz.
41 A Class B Licensee shall not use continuous wave transmissions
on:
a. 1 810 - 1 850 kHz.
b. 3 500 - 3 800 kHz.
c. 28 100 - 28 300 kHz.
d.* 14 000 - 14 350 kHz.
42 A person who is in possession of a Restricted Amateur Radio
License (ZR) can transmit on which of the following frequency
bands?
a. 40m, 80m, 20m, 10m.
b. 40m, 20m, 28mHz, 14mHz.
c.* 50mHz, 430mHz, 144mHz.
d. 20m, 30mHz, 730mHz.
43 A person who holds an Amateur Radio Operators Certificate may:
a. Operate any amateur radio station.
b. Operate another person’s amateur radio station.
c. Operate any radio station under the supervision of an operator
for learning Morse Code.
d.* Operate an amateur radio station under the supervision of the
licensed operator for the purpose of making transmissions in Morse
Code for short periods for training purposes.
44 An Amateur Radio Station may only be operated by:
a. A person who is possession of a Certificate of Competency
issued by ICASA.
b. A person who is in possession of a Broadcasting License issued
in terms of the Radio Act.
c.* A person who is the holder of an amateur radio station license
issued by ICASA.
d. A person who is possession of a license issued by the Post
Office.
45 Someone who is only in possession of a Amateur Radio Operators
Certificate may operate a amateur radio station if:
a. He is permitted to do so by the holder of a radio station
license.
b. He is operating a radio club station.
c. He is operating a station for short periods whilst learning
Morse code procedures.
d.* He is operating an amateur radio station using Morse code
under the supervision of a licensed amateur for short periods for
the sole purpose of training.
46 May a licensed radio amateur operate another amateur radio
station if:
a. The licensee of the amateur radio station is overseas?
b. The Licensee of the amateur radio station does not give his
permission for such operation?
c.* The Licensee gives the necessary permission to do so?
d. The licensee is away for short periods only?
47 An amateur radio station may only be used to communicate with:
a. Another radio station.
b. Another broadcasting station.
c.* Another amateur radio station.
d. An illegal radio station.
48 May an amateur radio station in the RSA communicate with:
a. Another radio station in any country?
b. A radio station in a country where such communication is
permitted?
c. A amateur radio station in a country where such communication
is prohibited?
d.* An amateur radio station in any country where such
communication is permitted?
49 Under what circumstances may an amateur radio station transmit
traffic to any other station?
a. Transmit messages on behalf of a sick person.
b. Transmit messages on behalf of a third person.
c.* Transmit emergency messages to save a life.
d. Transmit messages for an overseas friend.
50 Amateur radio stations may communicate by means of:
a. The international 10-10 Code.
b. Using their own radio codes.
c. The K Code.
d.* Plain language and the international Q code.
51 Amateur radio communications may be used for transmitting:
a. Messages on behalf of another radio station.
b. Messages on behalf of a neighbor.
c. Messages on behalf of a third party.
d.* Messages to another amateur radio station.
52 News bulletins may be broadcast by an amateur radio station:
a. For common interest of all listeners.
b.* For the direct interest of all radio amateurs.
c. For the purpose of advertising goods for sale.
d. For the benefit of other radio stations.
53 An amateur radio station may transmit messages:
a. For services for reward.
b. For another radio station.
c. For a non emergency service.
d.* For calling an ambulance to the scene of an accident to save
life.
54 Amateur radio stations do not have to keep a log book:
a. For 20m transmissions.
b. For 10m transmissions.
c.* For 144 MHz transmissions.
d. For 80m transmissions.
55 Amateur radio stations must keep a log book for:
a. All transmissions in the UHF bands.
b. All transmissions in the VHF bands.
c.* All transmissions in the HF bands.
d. All transmissions in the SHF bands.
56 In the amateur radio station log book the following must be
entered:
a. The power of the other station.
b. The name of the other operator.
c. The name of the equipment you are using.
d.* The power of the equipment you are using.
57 The keeping of a station log book is for the purpose of:
a. Recording VHF contacts.
b.* Recording the HF activities of the station.
c. Recording any entertainment programs transmitted.
d. Recording all UHF contacts.
58 A Restricted A Class Licensee shall be restricted to
frequencies:
a. Below 50 MHz.
b. Below 150 MHz.
c. Above 145 MHz.
d.* Above 50 MHz.
59 What are the upper and lower frequencies in the 20m amateur
band?
a. 14450 - 14150 kHz.
b.* 14000 - 14350kHz.
c. 14350 - 14250 kHz.
d. 14300 - 14000 kHz.
60 What are the lower and upper frequencies in the 40m Amateur
band?
a. 7000 - 7350 kHz.
b. 7000 - 7150 kHz.
c.* 7000 - 7100 kHz.
d. 14000 - 14350 kHz.
61 What are the lower and upper frequencies in the 2m amateur
band?
a. 145000 - 145995 kHz.
b. 142000 - 146000 kHz.
c. 144000 - 145000 kHz.
d.* 144000 - 146000 kHz.
62 What are the lower and upper frequencies in the 80m amateur
band?
a. 3000 - 3800 kHz.
b. 3500 - 3600 kHz.
c.* 3500 - 3800 kHz.
d. 3400 - 3700 kHz.
63 What are the lower and upper frequencies of the 15m amateur
band?
a. 21.100 - 21.350 MHz.
b. 21.000 - 21.350 MHz.
c. 21.350 - 21.450 MHz.
d.* 21.000 - 21.450 MHz.
64 The frequency of 21.250 is in the radio amateur:
a. 21 meter band.
b.* 15 meter band.
c. 40 meter band.
d. 30 meter band.
65 The bandwidth used in amateur radio transmissions:
a. Must not exceed the maximum laid down.
b. Must be kept as broad as possible.
c.* Must be kept to a minimum at all times.
d. Must not exceed 5 MHz.
66 Radio Amateurs must share some amateur bands. Which one of
these?
a. 20m.
b.* 80m.
c. 10m.
d. 15m.
67 In the amateur radio bands (a) to (j) the transmitter shall
have:
a. FM control similar to crystal control.
b. Broad band frequency shift control.
c. Crystal control of the final amplifier.
d.* Crystal control or a stability similar to crystal control.
68 The commonly used amateur radio Single Side Band mode is
defined as:
a. F3E.
b.* J3E.
c. A3E.
d. G3E.
69 Define the mode A1A:
a. Telegraphy by means of on/off keying of frequency-modulated
emissions.
b.* Telegraphy without the use of a modulating audio frequency (by
on/off keying) for aural reception.
c. Telegraphy including RTTY and Data transmissions.
d. Telegraphy by use of facsimile transmissions.
70 Define the mode F3E:
a. Phase-modulated telephony.
b. Double-sideband telephony.
c. Single-sideband, suppressed carrier, telephony.
d.* Frequency-modulated telephony.
71 The mode G3E is described as:
a.* haze-modulated telephony.
b. Frequency-modulated telephony.
c. Single-sideband, suppressed carrier, telephony.
d. Double-sideband telephony.
72 The transmitting apparatus of an amateur radio station shall
only transmit on:
a. Frequencies between 3800 kHz and 4500 kHz.
b.* The required frequency in an amateur band.
c. The required frequency on any band.
d. The required frequency and any of its harmonic frequencies.
73 Music shall only be played for:
a. Entertainment purposes.
b. The purpose of calling attention.
c. For experimental purposes in the 20m band.
d.* For experimental purposes in certain amateur bands.
74 Music for experimental purposes may take place on:
a. 144000 - 146000 MHz.
b.* 144 - 146 MHz.
c. 7000 - 7146 kHz.
d. 21100 - 21450 kHz.
75 Music transmissions for experimental purposes may not last
longer than:
a. 6 minutes.
b. 9 minutes.
c. 13 minutes.
d.* 3 minutes.
76 Music shall only be transmitted over the amateur radio station:
a. For entertainment purposes.
b. For a maximum of 25 minutes.
c. For announcing station identification.
d.* For experimental purposes.
77 Television may not be transmitted by:
a. Unauthorized radio stations.
b. Amateur radio stations without authority of ICASA.
c. Amateur radio stations in the broadcast bands.
d.* By radio amateurs who have less than one years experience.
78 How many times must a call sign be transmitted during a short
television transmission?
a.* At least once.
b. At least twice.
c. At least three times.
d. At least every 5 minutes.
79 What experience must a radio amateur operator have before
he/she may be given authority to transmit television?
a. Six months.
b.* Twelve months.
c. After he has passed his Morse Code test at 12 wpm.
d. Three months.
80 Teleprinter operation shall be restricted to what speed in the
HF bands?
a. 3000 Baud.
b. 1200 Baud.
c. 600 Baud.
d.* 300 Baud.
81 Teleprinter operation shall be restricted to what speed in the
VHF bands?
a. 1000 Baud.
b. 300 Baud.
c.* 1200 Baud.
d. 120 Baud.
82 Which of the following statements is correct?
a. Damped waves are allowed.
b.* Damped waves (Class B emission) are not allowed.
c. Damped waves (Class B emission) are allowed.
d. Class B emissions are allowed.
83 Simultaneous re-transmission of signals is only permissible to
an amateur radio station from:
a. Another radio station.
b. Any radio station.
c. Another broadcast station.
d.* Another amateur radio station.
84 An amateur radio station may transmit from:
a. A public vehicle.
b.* A private aircraft.
c. A public transport aircraft.
d. A taxi.
85 What is the permissible output radio frequency peak envelope
power in the case of single sideband transmitters?
a. 200 W.
b. 350 W.
c. 450 W.
d.* 400 W.
86 In the case of a transmitter in a condition of no modulation,
what is the maximum permissible DC input power to the stage
immediately preceding the antenna?
a. 400 W.
b. 50 W.
c.* 150 W.
d. 500 W.
87 Which statement is correct in respect of an amateur radio
station?
a. The operator may own equipment that produces 1000 W PEP on SSB
.
b. The operator may own equipment that produces 500 W PEP on SSB.
c. The operator may own equipment that produces 1500 W PEP on SSB.
d.* The operator may own equipment that produces 400 W PEP on SSB.
88 If an amateur radio station operator acquires equipment that
can produce 1000 W. He will have to:
a. Use the power very carefully.
b. Have the power output increased.
c. Have the power input decreased.
d.* Have the power output decreased to the allowed maximum output.
89 The power supply to transmitting equipment shall:
a. Have an adequately filtered AC system.
b. Have an unfiltered DC system.
c.* Have an adequately filtered DC system.
d. Have a well filtered AC/DC power supply.
90 The antenna and the transmitter shall be coupled so:
a. As to allow full direct power supply potential to the antenna.
b. In such a manner so as to endanger life.
c. As not to endanger life through full direct potential to any
body.
d.* That no direct potential at power supply voltage, dangerous to
life, exists on the antenna.
91 Every amateur or experimental radio station shall have
frequency measuring equipment with an accuracy of:
a. At least 0,2%.
b. At least 1,0%.
c.* At least 0,1%.
d. At least 0,01%.
92 When a mobile station is used outside the zone in which the
amateur resides, the call sign of the station shall be followed
by:
a. The number of the zone in which the station is being operated.
b. The name of the zone in which the station is being operated.
c. The words "portable" after the call sign.
d.* The word "Mobile" followed by the number of the zone from
where the station is operated.
93 A person whose amateur radio station Class A License (ZS) has
expired and which has not been renewed shall be required to:
a. Rewrite the Radio Amateur Operators Certificate examination.
b. Rewrite the Regulation exam.
c.* Take a Morse Code test at 12 wpm.
d. Take a Morse Code test at 5 wpm.
94 The passing requirement for the Radio Amateur Operators
Certificate are:
a. Obtain 50% in each subject (Regulations & Technical).
b. Obtain 40% in each subject (Regulations & Technical).
c. Obtain 30% in each subject and 40% overall.
d.* Obtain 40% in each subject and a 50% overall mark.
95 A candidate who has passed one section and failed the other may
rewrite that section and pass within:
a. Five times.
b. Four successive attempts.
c. Two times.
d.* Three successive attempts.
96 How often must the call sign of an amateur radio station be
given?
a. At least once every fifteen minutes.
b.* At least once during each separate transmission.
c. At least once every five minutes.
d. At the beginning and end of every transmission.
97 A radio apparatus may:
a.* Only be able to tune into frequencies allocated by ICASA.
b. Have continuous tuning on all bands.
c. Be able to tune in to the Police frequencies.
d. May be able to tune into un-allocated frequencies.
98 The Licensee of a radio station:
a. May cause interference to other communication users .
b. Shall allow harmonic signals to appear on other frequencies.
c.* Shall keep a station in a technically good condition and not
cause any interference to telecommunication services.
d. Shall cause as little interference to telephone lines as
possible.
99 What kinds of language may not be used over the radio
transmissions?
a. Plain language and the international Q Code.
b.* Blasphemous, Insulting, improper, obscene or threatening.
c. Plain language.
d. Plain language in Morse Code.
100 To whom may an amateur radio station Licensee sell radio
equipment?
a. To any person interested in amateur radio.
b.* To any person who is possession of a Radio Dealers License or
to a person who is in possession of a Amateur radio station
license.
c. To any person who is possession of a radio broadcast station
license.
d. To a person who has a Citizen Band License.
101 Any person who sells, gives or in any other manner supplies
any radio equipment shall:
a. Tell the buyer only to use the equipment when he has a License.
b. Tell the buyer to let ICASA know he has acquired the equipment.
c.* Obtain the name and address of the buyer and the date of
acquisition of such equipment.
d. Inform the S.A.Radio League of the acquisition of such
equipment.
102 Any person found guilty of contravening Sections 5,6 or 12 of
the Radio Act shall be liable on conviction to a fine of:
a. R1000.00 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 months.
b.* R2000.00 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 months.
c. R3000.00 or imprisonment not exceeding 9 months.
d. R2000.00 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months.
103 A Court, on convicting a person found guilty of contravening
Sections 5,6 or 12, may order:
a. The person to re apply for an amateur radio station License.
b. The person to re take the Morse Code Test of 12 wpm.
c.* The confiscation of any equipment used in the commission of
the offence, cancellation of the relevant License, Certificate or
Permit or Authority held by such person.
d. Allow the person to use such equipment whilst under suspension.
104 A Court on convicting a person found guilty of contravening
Section 6(i) of the Act may impose a fine of:
a. R15000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 months.
b. R20000 or imprisonment for exceeding 12 months or both.
c.* R35000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both.
d. R10000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both.
105 In terms of Section 6(i) of the Radio Act a person shall:
a. Not have in his possession any receiving apparatus.
b.* b Not transmit by radio, or have in his possession radio
apparatus without the necessary License, Certificate, Permit or
Authority.
c. Not necessarily have filtered power supply.
d. Not have in his possession a paddle type Morse keyer.
106 Every Licensee who changes his address shall notify ICASA of
such change within:
a. 24 days.
b. 21 days.
c.* 14 days.
d. 7 days.
107 ICASA allocates a call sign to a radio station. Such call sign
shall be displayed:
a. On the building where the station is located.
b.* On the relevant radio set.
c. On a framed copy of the relevant License.
d. On the vehicle in which the equipment is installed.
108 ICASA may order a Licensee to:
a. Effect any modification to his equipment at the cost of the
ICASA.
b.* To effect, at his own cost, any modification to his radio
communication system.
c. Effect any modification to his equipment at the cost of the
supplier of such equipment.
d. Effect any modification to his equipment and ICASA shall be
liable for any damage to such equipment.
109 Any antenna system erected shall comply with:
a. The requirements of ICASA.
b. The requirements of the Telecommunication Authority.
c. The requirements of the relevant Local Radio Inspector.
d.* The requirements of the relevant Local Authority.
110 The distress call "SOS" may be used in:
a. Radio telephony.
b.* Radio Telegraphy.
c. Digital communication only.
d. In speech communication between stations.
111 The distress call "MAYDAY" may only be used in:
a. Radio telegraphy only.
b. In digital communication only.
c.* In radio telephony.
d. In continuous wave transmissions between stations.
112 Where ICASA has allocated certain Amateur bands to be used on
a shared basis, amateur radio stations:
a. Who use the frequency first have the right to use such
frequency.
b. Shall interfere with those stations to get them to change
frequency.
c.* Shall not cause any interference to such stations.
d. Shall request the other station to change frequency.
113 When band conditions are poor, which is the correct procedure?
a. Use a musical tune to call the attention of certain other
stations.
b. A continuous signal may be transmitted to attract attention.
c. Whistling is permitted to attract attention.
d.* no sounds or effects for the purpose of attracting attention
is permitted.
114 No person shall have in his possession receiving apparatus:
a. Capable of being tuned to police frequencies.
b. Capable of being tuned to frequencies above 50 MHz.
c. Capable of being tuned to frequencies above 30 MHz.
d.* Capable of being tuned to frequencies above 30 MHz other than
the international broadcasting and amateur bands except where the
prior approval of the ICASA has been obtained.
115 When a SSB transmitter is in operation it is essential that:
a. The signal shall fluctuate evenly.
b.* Linearity of signal amplification shall be maintained at all
times.
c. Polarity of the signal be maintained at all times.
d. The signal amplification should not be linear at all times.
116 Define the expression Plain Language.
a. Expressions and words used by Amateurs only.
b. Those words as expressed in the Q Code.
c.* Words and expressions that make out an intelligible
communication whereby all words and expressions have the meaning
usually attached to them in the language to which they belong.
d. Intelligible expressions attached to the language to which they
usually belong.
117 In RST signal reporting, what does R4 stand for?
a. Unreadable.
b.* Readable with practically no difficulty.
c. Perfectly readable.
d. Barely readable, occasional words distinguishable.
118 In RST signal reporting, what does S6 stand for?
a. Good signals.
b. Strong signals.
c. Very weak signals.
d.* Moderately strong signals.
119 Identify the correct Q-code for "your signals are fading"”
a. QSL.
b. QRN.
c.* QSB.
d. QRO.
120 Identify the correct Q-code for "are you being interfered
with?"
a. QRN.
b. QSL.
c.* QRM.
d. QRX.
121 Identify the correct meaning of QTH.
a. The home address of a mobile station .
b. The position of the other station .
c. The position of a repeater.
d.* The actual position of a station.
122 Identify the correct Q-code for "Send slower"
a. QSP.
b.* QRS.
c. QRO.
d. QRQ.
123 Define an amateur radio station.
a. A station of self-tuition that is erected for use from a
vehicle .
b. A station in the land mobile service for personal and business
operations that is operated by a radio amateur.
c.* A station for a service of self-tuition, intercommunication
and technical investigation that is operated by a radio amateur .
d. A station that is used to provide entertainment for friends and
acquaintances.
124 Who may operate an amateur radio station?
a. Any person under the supervision of the licensed owner.
b. Family members of the radio amateur .
c. Persons who are licensed to operate aircraft radio stations.
d.* Any other licensed radio amateur, who is entitled to operate
on the specific mode or frequency.
125 When intending to transmit a signal for the purpose of calling
any other radio amateur who might be available, do you:.
a. Switch on your transmitter without first listening on the
frequency and call.
b.* Carefully listen to make sure that you will not interfere with
another station.
c. Listen on the desired frequency and, when you hear other
stations operating, you transmit a general call for a contact.
d. Tune up your transmitter on any frequency .
126 After being issued with a restricted radio amateur station
license, the holder:
a. Shall use only CW telegraphy on frequencies below 50 MHz.
b. May immediately operate radiotelephony on frequencies above 50
MHz.
c. May immediately operate CW telegraphy on frequencies above 50
MHz.
d.* May operate both as per b. and c. above.
127 Identify the correct VHF band that may be used by an
unrestricted class-A licensee:
a. 144 - 148 MHz.
b. 150 - 154 MHz.
c. 140 - 150 MHz.
d.* 144 - 146 MHz.
128 Identify the correct VHF band that may be used by a restricted
class-A radio licensee (ZR) :
a.* 144 - 146 MHz.
b. 143 - 148 MHz.
c. 150 - 154 MHz.
d. 132 - 174 MHz.
129 Define Input power:
a. The average input power supplied to the transmitter.
b. The power supplied to the antenna transmission line.
c.* The direct current input power to the final stage of the
transmitter immediately preceding the antenna.
d. The input power supplied to the amplifier stage of a
transmitter.
130 Which one of the following does not apply ?
a. Music transmissions for experimental purposes may be allowed on
special conditions.
b.* Music transmissions may last longer than 3 minutes.
c. At least 5 minutes must elapse between music transmissions.
d. When music recordings are transmitted, the name, make or title
may not be mentioned.
131 Which one of the following does not apply to the use of
amateur transmitting apparatus?
a. The equipment shall be maintained so that no appreciable energy
is radiated on frequencies other then those allocated to amateurs.
b. The bandwidth of emissions on bands allocated to radio amateurs
shall be restricted to the minimum.
c.* Transmission for entertainment is allowed on frequencies
allocated to radio-amateurs.
d. Emergency communication is permissible to prevent the loss of
life.
132 Fees for the renewal of a radio amateur station license must
be paid each year:
a. Before 31 January.
b.* Before 31 December.
c. Before 31 March.
d. Within 6 months of receipt of account.
133 When a radio amateur changes his/her address he/she must
advise ICASA thereof:
a. Within 4 weeks.
b. Within 2 months.
c. Within 6 weeks.
d.* Within 14 days.
134 The call sign of a station must:
a. Be conspicuously be displayed on the radio set.
b. Be transmitted at least once every half hour.
c. Be transmitted at least once during each separate transmission.
d.* Both a. and c. are applicable.
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