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Chapter 2
1 The term CQ is used to:
a.* Call for a contact with another amateur station.
b. Terminate a conversation.
c. Interrupt a conversation.
d. Make a test transmission.
2 Prior to transmitting a licensed operator should always:
a. Check ear thing.
b. Check antennas.
c. Check power supplies.
d.* Listen to check whether the frequency is clear.
3 To ensure the calling stations call sign is clearly identified
when inviting a contact, the
caller should :
a.* Repeat his call sign several times.
b. Speak very quickly.
c. Use maximum speech compression.
d. Use the highest frequency.
4 A signal report of 5 9 9 is given when a received signal has:
a. A poor signal strength with a good CW tone.
b. A good signal strength but a poor CW tone.
c. Totally unreadable CW.
d.* A perfectly readable, strong and clear tone signal.
5 In the RST code the T is for:
a. Temperature.
b.* Tone.
c. Time of transmission.
d. Transmitter type.
6 A readability report of 2 would indicate:
a. Unreadable.
b.* Only readable with considerable difficulty.
c. Readable with only slight difficulty.
d. Perfectly readable.
7 The S report in the RST code is obtained from:
a. The power level of the transmitted signal.
b. The speed at which CW is sent.
c. The level of interference on the band.
d.* The indication on the receivers S-meter reading.
8 A 59 report is commonly given to stations who:
a. Generate poorly readable signals.
b. Are unreadable.
c.* Put in good strong well understood signals.
d. Send poor CW.
9 The term "5 and 9" used to describe a signal, is in which code?
a. Q code.
b.* RST code.
c. Morse code.
d. Color code.
10 The Q code for "standby" is:
a. QRN.
b. QRM.
c. QRS.
d.* QRX.
11 QRP means:
a. Close down.
b. Address is.
c. High Power.
d.* Low Power.
12 QRT means:
a.* Close down.
b. Stand By.
c. Fading.
d. Low Power.
13 Shall I decrease power may be transmitted as:
a. QRT.
b. QSP.
c.* QRP.
d. QTR.
14 Will you tell me my exact frequency may be transmitted as:
a. QSL.
b.* QRG.
c. QRI.
d. QRU.
15 The use of the Q code is primarily to:
a. Stop unlicensed users understanding transmissions.
b. Save transmitting power.
c.* Ensure effective communication.
d. Utilize sidebands.
16 The correct Q Code for "change frequency to" is:
a. QSR.
b. QSX.
c.* QSY.
d. QTH.
17 What is the correct Q Code for "what is your location?"
a. QSY.
b. QSP.
c. QRP.
d.* QTH.
18 QRM could relate to:
a. I am inundated with static.
b.* I am being interfered with by another station.
c. I am going to do a musical transmission.
d. I need more modulation.
19 QRT is defined as:
a. I am going to send now.
b. I am going to stand-by.
c.* I intend ending this transmission.
d. Are you going to send now?
20 Which is the correct Q-Code for "shall I stop sending?"
a. QRL.
b. QRK.
c. QRV.
d.* QRT.
21 Which is the correct Q-Code for "when will you call me again?"
a. QSD.
b. QSB.
c.* QRX.
d. QRH.
22 Which is the correct Q-Code for "are my signals fading?"
a. QSD.
b.* QSB.
c. QRN.
d. QRH.
23 Which is the correct Q-code for ":Are you ready?"
a. QRL.
b. QRK.
c.* QRV.
d. QRG.
24 Which is the correct Q-Code for "can you acknowledge receipt?"
a. QRL.
b. QRK.
c. QRV.
d.* QSL.
25 Which is the correct Q-Code for "shall I send more slowly?"
a.* QRS.
b. QRK.
c. QRV.
d. QRP.
26 You switch your radio set on and all you hear is a station's
call sign in telephony. Do
you call:
a. QRA.
b. QRZ.
c.* "Who is the station on this frequency"?
d. "Who is calling me"?
27 You are a new amateur and you hear all sorts of phrases being
used by other
amateurs. Do you?
a. Follow suit and use these expressions.
b. Accept them as correct and acceptable.
c. Add to the vocabulary new words that you make up.
d.* Use plain language with normal meanings.
28 Which is the correct phonetic spelling of the word PLUG?
a. Peter Lima Union Golf.
b.* Papa Lima Uniform Golf.
c. Pope Lima Uniform Golf.
d. Power Lima Uniform Golf.
29 Which of the following is incorrect usage of the phonetic
alphabet?
a. Bravo.
b. Sierra.
c.* America.
d. India.
30 Which of the following is the correct phonetic spelling for the
word SHIP?
a. Sugar Hotel Item Papa.
b. Santiago Honolulu India Papa.
c. South Hotel India Papa.
d.* Sierra Hotel India Papa.
31 Call signs using phonetics can be given:
a. On every transmission.
b.* On the first contact with a station.
c. At the end of each transmission.
d. Regularly.
32 COIL, using the international phonetic alphabet, would be
announced as:
a. Charlie, Ocean, Italy, Lima.
b.* Charlie, Oscar, India, Lima.
c. Colin, Oscar, Indonesia, London.
d. Colin, Oscar, India, London.
33 Which of the following uses the International Phonetic
alphabet?
a. Boston, Uniform, Golf.
b. Bravo, Union, Gold.
c. Berlin, Uncle, Golf.
d.* Bravo, Uniform, Golf.
34 Repeaters only normally operate on which mode:
a. AM.
b.* FM.
c. SSB.
d. CW.
35 Repeaters are generally operated in the RSA by :
a. a tone burst.
b.* a signal on the input frequency.
c. a signal on the output frequency.
d. remote control.
36 Continuous operation of a repeater by one station is:
a. Desirable.
b. Impossible.
c. Dangerous.
d.* Inconsiderate.
37 Satellite frequencies change while monitoring the satellite’s
signals during its bypass. This is due to the:
a. Height of the satellite.
b.* Doppler frequency shift.
c. Drift.
d. The circular orbit shape.
38 Both Azimuth and Elevation refer to:
a.* Satellite ground station antenna positions.
b. Mobile communications.
c. Maritime communication.
d. Doppler direction finding.
39 Satellites contain transponders which relay:
a. Only CW signals.
b. Only FM signals.
c.* All modes of modulation.
d. Digital signals only.
40 Where should the green wire in an ac line cord be attached in a
power supply?
a. To the fuse.
b. To the "hot" side of the power switch.
c.* To the chassis.
d. To the meter.
41 What safety feature is provided by a bleeder resistor in a
power supply?
a. It improves voltage regulation.
b.* It discharges the filter capacitors.
c. It removes shock hazards from the induction coils.
d. It eliminates ground-loop current.
42 For safety in any radio installation it is good practice:
a. To only use plastic piping for earthing.
b. To use unearthed metal piping.
c. Unearth all metal cases.
d.* Install a master safety switch known to all in the house.
43 For safety reasons, all exposed metal work in an amateur
station should be:
a. Connected to the mains neutral.
b. Free of earth connections.
c. Left completely floating.
d.* Connected to a good earth.
44 When wiring up equipment:
a. Any wire available will do.
b. All plastic or insulated wires are suitable.
c.* Insulated wires, suitable for the voltages, must be used.
d. Uninsulated wires are suitable.
45 Switches for breaking mains current should be:
a. Single poled and the live leads only broken.
b. Single pole low amperage switches.
c.* Double poled and both live and neutral leads broken.
d. Knife switches without covers for easy access.
46 When plugs are used to connect transmitting equipment requiring
high current to the mains:
a. Two pin 5 amp plugs without an earth pin are suitable.
b. 10 amp three pin plugs can be used.
c. Wires can be put directly into the female plug.
d.* A 16 amp three pin plug should be used.
47 Radio Frequencies are used in micro-wave ovens for cooking
purposes. In a radio station care must be taken:
a. To ensure that the power is on by touching RF points with wet
fingers to feel for voltage.
b. To Work on RF equipment with the covers off.
c. To adjust antennas whilst full power is applied to the antenna.
d.* To screen off all RF source from facial and bodily contact.
48 High capacitance capacitors left on work benches or other
available places should be:
a. Passed to another person whose bodily contact can cause a
reaction.
b. Should be stored away whilst under load.
c. Should be left lying around with impunity.
d.* Should be discharged and stored.
49 When tuning up a transmitter prevent annoying or jamming other
users on the band, by tuning, initially:
a. On a harmonic outside the band.
b. Directly into an antenna.
c.* Into a dummy load.
d. Directly into a dipole.
50 Amateur Band Plans are formulated and should be observed
because:
a. They are mandatory.
b. They are governed by international regulations.
c.* They are intended to aid operating and help to avoid
congestion.
d. They are there for Novice use.
51 Before making a CQ call on any frequency one should:
a. Send a 1750 tone burst.
b. Keep giving your call sign repeatedly.
c.* Listen on the frequency before and if clear, commence to call.
d. Give your call sign three times.
52 The purpose of a terrestrial repeater is to:
a. Increase satellite coverage.
b.* Increase the range of mobile stations.
c. Increase the range of fixed stations.
d. Minimize contacts by pedestrian stations.
53 When calling another station it is accepted practice to:
a. Give your call sign first and then the station being called.
b. Use only your call sign.
c.* Give the call sign of the station being called first followed
by your own call.
d. Use the call sign of the other station once only.
54 When signing off with another station it is accepted practice
at the end of the contact to:
a. Give your call sign first and then the other station.
b. Give the other stations' call sign after your call sign at the
end.
c. Don't use the other stations call sign or yours but say over
and out.
d.* Give the other stations' call sign first and your call sign
last.
55 The RST Code translates to:
a.* Readability, Signal strength, Tone.
b. Radio, Signal, Time.
c. Readability, Signal strength, Time.
d. Reactivity, Speed, Tone.
56 The RST code "S" is for:
a. Signal Strength of side band signal.
b. Strength of transmitted signal.
c. Safety.
d.* Received signal strength.
57 A signal report of "599" means:
a. The signal is of low quality and strength and tone.
b.* The signal is of very high quality, strength and tone.
c. The signal is of low strength but good quality.
d. The signal is not easily readable.
58 When calling another station how often should the call sign of
the station being called be given?
a. Five times.
b.* Three times.
c. Two times.
d. Four times.
59 Once having established contact with another station on a
Calling Frequency, it is good practice to:
a. Continue the contact on the same frequency.
b.* Move to another frequency and have a QSO.
c. Invite others to join you on the same frequency.
d. Be objectionable to all other stations calling.
60 When two stations are in QSO you should:
a. Butt into the conversation without knowing what they are
discussing.
b. Listen first and after finding out the gist of the QSO ask to
join and start talking about something else.
c. Butt in and start an argument about another subject.
d.* Listen first and if you can contribute to the QSO ask to join
and add what you can to stimulate further discussion.
61 Before you come on the air for the first time you should:
a. Know all the procedures used on CB and use them to the full.
b. Use all CB terms even if they do not apply to Amateur Radio.
c.* Learn all amateur radio procedures and terms first and only
then venture on to the air.
d. Learn all commercial radio terms and use them.
62 When you call CQ for the first time and do not get a reply you
should:
a. Move up or down the band and call every few KHz.
b. Call again and again on the same frequency.
c. Change to another band.
d.* Listen around the band to see if there are other stations
active before calling CQ and call a few times before quitting.
63 The subject matter for any discussion on amateur radio, should
include:
a. Politics, religion and sex.
b. Discuss offensive matters.
c. Use indecent language as often as possible.
d.* Matters of mutual interest and of a personal or technical
nature in a relaxed and dignified manner.
64 When working via a Satellite you should:
a. Use the maximum power permissible.
b. Speak Esperanto.
c.* Use sufficient power to maintain reliable communications.
d. Use a speech processor and shout for greater penetration.
65 When using Morse Code initially:
a. Send CQ and your call sign at a very fast speed.
b.* Send your CQ and call sign at the same speed that you can
receive.
c. Send AK first and then the CQ call.
d. Send AR first and then the CQ call.
66 If a station is calling "CQ Europe" you should:
a. Call him anyway.
b. If he does not answer your ZS call, curse him and accuse him of
being anti South African.
c.* Wait and see if he gets replies from Europe and if not wait to
hear what area he calls next, and so on until he calls CQ Africa.
d. Blow a trumpet or musical instrument to attract his attention.
67 A net is taking place on 2m. Should you:
a. Call CQ on that frequency during a break in transmissions.
b. Listen for a while and then butt in even if you cannot
contribute to the discussion.
c.* Wait for a break in transmission, then call in and wait to be
called in.
d. Whistle or use a musical instrument to attract attention.
68 When using a repeater on VHF it is good practice to:
a. Use simplex and tell the other stations they are weak and you
don't hear them at all.
b. Use maximum power and call until someone answers.
c.* Use the duplex mode, and call on the input frequency and
listen on the output frequency.
d. Use repeater reverse and hope for the best.
69 When using a repeater you should give:
a. A signal strength reports to other stations.
b. Request a RST signal report on your signal.
c. Give RST signal reports to other stations.
d.* Report that you are copying loud and clear.
70 Which of the following is correct, using telegraphy, to make an
overseas contact?
a. CQ CQ CQ de ZS1XYZ ZS1XYZ Z1XYZ.
b.* CQ DX CQ DX CQ DX de ZS1XYZ ZS1XYZ ZS1XYZ K.
c. CQ DX DX DX de ZS1XYZ AR.
d. CQ DX de ZS1XYZ K.
71 Which one of the following is correct using telephony to make a
S.African contact?
a. CQ CQ CQ. This is Zulu Sierra six Zulu Zulu Zulu calling, Zulu
Sierra Six Zulu Zulu Zulu calling CQ and standing by.
b. CQ CQ. Zulu Sierra Six Zulu Zulu Zulu standing by.
c. CQ DX CQ DX CQ DX this is Zulu Sierra Six Zulu Zulu Zulu.
d.* CQ CQ CQ This is Zulu Sierra Six Zulu Zulu Zulu and Zulu
Sierra Six Zulu Zulu Zulu is standing by.
72 Which one of the following is not correct?
a. It is important to speak clearly and not too fast when the
other person cannot speak the same language as you.
b. The use of CW abbreviations and Q codes should not be used in
telephony contacts.
c.* Ham jargon and slang should be used to confuse non amateurs.
d. Avoid the use of "we" when I is meant.
73 When using a repeater it is correct procedure:
a.* To pause between over to permit another station to break in.
b. To transmit immediately after the station in the contact turned
it over to you to prevent unwanted stations interrupting your
conversation.
c. To pause for a considerable time before replying to the other
station in the contact.
d. To monopolize the repeater to prevent others from using it.
74 It is good practice when using a repeater:
a. To use an inefficient antenna.
b. To use a faulty microphone.
To use a radio set that overdeviates.
d.* To be polite and allow other stations to join into the
conversation.
75 When you wish to pass an urgent message over a repeater that is
in use you should:
a. Press the microphone switch and shout that you are in a hurry.
b. Whistle continuously to draw attention.
c.* Wait until the end of the over, identify yourself, and
announce that you have an urgent message.
d. Press the microphone switch and wait until both stations become
silent and then take over and pass your traffic.
76 When using a repeater you are told that your signal is breaking
up and unreadable. Do you then:
a. Tell the other station that there is nothing wrong with your
set.
b.* Sign clear until you get into a better position and can access
the repeater correctly.
c. Ask someone to relay your unimportant message.
d. Irritate everyone by asking for repeats of messages.
77 When using a repeater one should always:
a. Keep the overs as longs as you feel like.
b. Discuss subjects including politics, sex and religion.
c.* Keep the overs short so as to allow other users access.
d. Access the repeater without giving your call sign.
78 When operating on any Amateur Radio band one should:
a. Operate wherever is convenient and unoccupied.
b. Use Lower Sideband in the Upper Sideband portion.
c.* Follow the accepted Band Plan for the band being used.
d. Use CW in the phone portion if the band is clear.
79 When operating on High Frequency bands it is good practice
after contacting a station initially to:
a. Go straight ahead with the conversation.
b. Exchange signal reports some time during the conversation.
c.* Exchange signal reports and ascertain that signals are
suitable for a contact before proceeding.
d. Move slightly off frequency to enable the other parties to hear
better.
80 When conditions are good and signals are strong operators
should:
a. Increase power to the maximum permissible by regulation.
b. Increase power and use full compressor facility.
c.* Use only sufficient power to make a good contact
d. Increase power to the maximum capability of the equipment.
81 Before commencing to transmit, which of the following
procedures is not correct?
a. Check that the antenna system is in proper order.
b. Check that there is no undue reflected power on the antenna.
c. Check that the correct frequency is to be used.
d.* Assume that the last settings of controls is suitable.
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