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

Anonymous User

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

Logging in (or registering) will help the system to select questions that you need to focus on.

1. - T0A12

Which of the following precautions should be taken when measuring high voltages with a voltmeter?

Select	Answer
A	Ensure that the voltmeter and leads are rated for use at the voltages to be measured
B	Ensure that the circuit is grounded through the voltmeter
C	Ensure that the voltmeter has very low impedance
D	Ensure that the voltmeter is set to the correct frequency

2. - T0B09

Why should you avoid attaching an antenna to a utility pole?

Select	Answer
A	The 60 Hz radiations from the feed line may increase the SWR
B	The antenna will not work properly because of induced voltages
C	All these choices are correct
D	The antenna could contact high-voltage power lines

3. - T0C02

At which of the following frequencies does maximum permissible exposure have the lowest value?

Select	Answer
A	440 MHz
B	50 MHz
C	1296 MHz
D	3.5 MHz

4. - T1A03

What do the FCC rules state regarding the use of a phonetic alphabet for station identification in the Amateur Radio Service?

Select	Answer
A	All these choices are correct
B	It is required when in contact with foreign stations
C	It is required when transmitting emergency messages
D	It is encouraged

5. - T1B02

Which amateurs may contact the International Space Station (ISS) on VHF bands?

Select	Answer
A	Any amateur holding a General class or higher license
B	Any amateur holding a Technician class or higher license who has applied for and received approval from NASA
C	Any amateur holding a General class or higher license who has applied for and received approval from NASA
D	Any amateur holding a Technician class or higher license

6. - T1C01

For which license classes are new licenses currently available from the FCC?

Select	Answer
A	Novice, Technician, General, Amateur Extra
B	Technician, Technician Plus, General, Amateur Extra
C	Novice, Technician Plus, General, Advanced
D	Technician, General, Amateur Extra

7. - T1D11

When may an amateur station transmit without identifying on the air?

Select	Answer
A	When the transmissions are unmodulated
B	When the transmitted power level is below 1 watt
C	When transmitting signals to control model craft
D	When the transmissions are of a brief nature to make station adjustments

8. - T1E09

Which of the following are required for remote control operation?

Select	Answer
A	A control operator is required at all times
B	The control operator must be at the control point
C	All these choices are correct
D	The control operator must indirectly manipulate the controls

9. - T1F04

What language may you use for identification when operating in a phone sub-band?

Select	Answer
A	Any language recognized by the ITU
B	English, French, or Spanish
C	English
D	Any language recognized by the United Nations

10. - T2A05

How should you respond to a station calling CQ?

Select	Answer
A	Transmit "CQ" followed by the other station’s call sign
B	Transmit your call sign followed by the other station’s call sign
C	Transmit a signal report followed by your call sign
D	Transmit the other station’s call sign followed by your call sign

11. - T2B06

What type of signaling uses pairs of audio tones?

Select	Answer
A	DTMF
B	D-STAR
C	CTCSS
D	GPRS

12. - T2C09

Are amateur station control operators ever permitted to operate outside the frequency privileges of their license class?

Select	Answer
A	Yes, but only when part of a FEMA emergency plan
B	Yes, but only in situations involving the immediate safety of human life or protection of property
C	Yes, but only when part of a RACES emergency plan
D	No

13. - T3A12

What is the effect of fog and rain on signals in the 10 meter and 6 meter bands?

Select	Answer
A	Range increase
B	Deflection
C	Absorption
D	There is little effect

14. - T3B06

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

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

15. - T3C09

What is generally the best time for long-distance 10 meter band propagation via the F region?

Select	Answer
A	From shortly after sunset to dawn during periods of high sunspot activity
B	From dawn to shortly after sunset during periods of low sunspot activity
C	From shortly after sunset to dawn during periods of low sunspot activity
D	From dawn to shortly after sunset during periods of high sunspot activity

16. - T4A06

What signals are used in a computer-radio interface for digital mode operation?

Select	Answer
A	Receive audio, transmit audio, and transmitter keying
B	Receive and transmit mode, status, and location
C	Antenna and RF power
D	NMEA GPS location and DC power

17. - T4B03

How is squelch adjusted so that a weak FM signal can be heard?

Select	Answer
A	Set the squelch threshold so that receiver output audio is on all the time
B	Enable squelch enhancement
C	Turn up the audio level until it overcomes the squelch threshold
D	Turn on the anti-squelch function

18. - T5A04

What are the units of electrical resistance?

Select	Answer
A	Coulombs
B	Ohms
C	Mhos
D	Siemens

19. - T5B11

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

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

20. - T5C06

What does the abbreviation “RF” mean?

Select	Answer
A	Reflective force in antenna transmission lines
B	The resonant frequency of a tuned circuit
C	The real frequency transmitted as opposed to the apparent frequency
D	Radio frequency signals of all types

21. - T5D08

What is the current through a 100-ohm resistor connected across 200 volts?

Select	Answer
A	2 amperes
B	0.5 amperes
C	20,000 amperes
D	100 amperes

22. - T6A10

Which of the following battery chemistries is rechargeable?

Select	Answer
A	Lithium-ion
B	All these choices are correct
C	Nickel-metal hydride
D	Lead-acid

23. - T6B09

What are the names for the electrodes of a diode?

Select	Answer
A	Gate and base
B	Plus and minus
C	Source and drain
D	Anode and cathode

24. - T6C02

What is component 1 in figure T-1?

Select	Answer
A	Connector
B	Transistor
C	Resistor
D	Battery

25. - T6D06

What component changes 120 V AC power to a lower AC voltage for other uses?

Select	Answer
A	Diode
B	Transformer
C	Variable capacitor
D	Transistor

26. - T7A06

What device converts the RF input and output of a transceiver to another band?

Select	Answer
A	Transverter
B	Low-pass filter
C	High-pass filter
D	Phase converter

27. - T7B06

Which of the following actions should you take if a neighbor tells you that your station’s transmissions are interfering with their radio or TV reception?

Select	Answer
A	Install a harmonic doubler on the output of your transmitter and tune it until the interference is eliminated
B	Immediately turn off your transmitter and contact the nearest FCC office for assistance
C	All these choices are correct
D	Make sure that your station is functioning properly and that it does not cause interference to your own radio or television when it is tuned to the same channel

28. - T7C11

What is a disadvantage of air core coaxial cable when compared to foam or solid dielectric types?

Select	Answer
A	It cannot be used for VHF or UHF antennas
B	It has more loss per foot
C	It requires special techniques to prevent moisture in the cable
D	It cannot be used at below freezing temperatures

29. - T7D11

Which of the following precautions should be taken when measuring in-circuit resistance with an ohmmeter?

Select	Answer
A	Ensure that the applied voltages are correct
B	Ensure that the circuit is operating at the correct frequency
C	Ensure that the circuit is grounded
D	Ensure that the circuit is not powered

30. - T8A03

Which type of voice mode is often used for long-distance (weak signal) contacts on the VHF and UHF bands?

Select	Answer
A	FM
B	SSB
C	PM
D	DRM

31. - T8B06

Which of the following are inputs to a satellite tracking program?

Select	Answer
A	All these choices are correct
B	The satellite transmitted power
C	The Keplerian elements
D	The last observed time of zero Doppler shift

32. - T8C08

What is the Internet Radio Linking Project (IRLP)?

Select	Answer
A	A technique for measuring signal strength of an amateur transmitter via the internet
B	A system for providing access to websites via amateur radio
C	A technique to connect amateur radio systems, such as repeaters, via the internet using Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
D	A system for informing amateurs in real time of the frequency of active DX stations

33. - T8D05

Which of the following is an application of APRS?

Select	Answer
A	Showing automatically the number of packets transmitted via PACTOR during a specific time interval
B	Providing information on the number of stations signed into a repeater
C	Providing real-time tactical digital communications in conjunction with a map showing the locations of stations
D	Providing voice over internet connection between repeaters

34. - T9A07

What is a disadvantage of using a handheld VHF transceiver with a flexible antenna inside a vehicle?

Select	Answer
A	Signal strength is reduced due to the shielding effect of the vehicle
B	The bandwidth of the antenna will decrease, increasing SWR
C	All these choices are correct
D	The SWR might decrease, decreasing the signal strength

35. - T9B06

Which of the following RF connector types is most suitable for frequencies above 400 MHz?

Select	Answer
A	RS-213
B	Type N
C	DB-25
D	UHF (PL-259/SO-239)

Figure T-1