001 - Regulations and Policies

Question 1

B-001-001-001
Authority to make regulations governing radiocommunications is derived from:

(a) the Radiocommunication Act
(b) the Radiocommunication Regulations
(c) the Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service
(d) the ITU Radio Regulations

Answer 1

B-001-001-001
Authority to make regulations governing radiocommunications is derived from:

(a) the Radiocommunication Act

Question 2

B-001-001-002
Authority to make “Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service” is derived from:

(a) the Radiocommunication Act
(b) the Radiocommunication Regulations
(c) the Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service
(d) the ITU Radio Regulations

Answer 2

B-001-001-002
Authority to make “Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service” is derived from:

(a) the Radiocommunication Act

Question 3

B-001-001-003
The Department that is responsible for the administration of the Radiocommunication Act is:

(a) Transport Canada
(b) Communications Canada
(c) Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
(d) National Defence

Answer 3

B-001-001-003
The Department that is responsible for the administration of the Radiocommunication Act is:

(c) Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Question 4

B-001-001-004
The “amateur radio service” is defined in:

(a) the Radiocommunication Act
(b) the Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service
(c) the FCC’s Part 97 rules
(d) the Radiocommunication Regulations

Answer 4

B-001-001-004
The “amateur radio service” is defined in:

(d) the Radiocommunication Regulations

Question 5

B-001-002-001
What must you do to notify your mailing address changes ?

(a) Telephone your local club, and give them your new address
(b) Contact an accredited examiner and provide details of your address change
(c) Write amateur organizations advising them of your new address, enclosing your certificate
(d) Contact Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and provide details of your address change

Answer 5

B-001-002-001
What must you do to notify your mailing address changes ?

(d) Contact Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and provide details of your address change

Question 6

B-001-002-002
An Amateur Radio Operator Certificate is valid for:

(a) five years
(b) three years
(c) life
(d) one year

Answer 6

B-001-002-002
An Amateur Radio Operator Certificate is valid for:

(c) life

Question 7

B-001-002-003
Whenever a change of address is made:

(a) Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada must be notified within 14 days of operation at the new address
(b) Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada must be advised of any change in postal address
(c) the station shall not be operated until a change of address card is forwarded to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
(d) within the same province, there is no need to notify Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Answer 7

B-001-002-003
Whenever a change of address is made:

(b) Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada must be advised of any change in postal address

Question 8

B-001-002-004
The Amateur Radio Operator Certificate:

(a) must be put on file
(b) must be kept in a safe place
(c) must be retained at the station
(d) must be kept on the person to whom it is issued

Answer 8

B-001-002-004
The Amateur Radio Operator Certificate:

(c) must be retained at the station

Question 9

B-001-002-005
The holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate shall, at the request of a duly appointed radio inspector, produce the certificate, or a copy thereof, to the inspector, within ____ hours after the request:

(a) 12
(b) 24
(c) 72
(d) 48

Answer 9

B-001-002-005
The holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate shall, at the request of a duly appointed radio inspector, produce the certificate, or a copy thereof, to the inspector, within ____ hours after the request:

(d) 48

Question 10

B-001-002-006
The fee for an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate is:

(a) $32
(b) $10
(c) $24
(d) free

Answer 10

B-001-002-006
The fee for an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate is:

(d) free

Question 11

B-001-002-007
The Amateur Radio Operator Certificate should be:

(a) retained in a safety deposit box
(b) retained on the radio amateur’s person
(c) retained in the radio amateur’s vehicle
(d) retained at the address provided to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Answer 11

B-001-002-007
The Amateur Radio Operator Certificate should be:

(d) retained at the address provided to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Question 12

B-001-003-001
Out of amateur band transmissions:

(a) must be identified with your call sign
(b) are permitted
(c) are prohibited - penalties could be assessed to the control operator
(d) are permitted for short tests only

Answer 12

B-001-003-001
Out of amateur band transmissions:

(c) are prohibited - penalties could be assessed to the control operator

Question 13

B-001-003-002
If an amateur pretends there is an emergency and transmits the word “MAYDAY,” what is this called?

(a) A traditional greeting in May
(b) An emergency test transmission
(c) Nothing special: “MAYDAY” has no meaning in an emergency
(d) False or deceptive signals

Answer 13

B-001-003-002
If an amateur pretends there is an emergency and transmits the word “MAYDAY,” what is this called?

(d) False or deceptive signals

Question 14

B-001-003-003
A person found guilty of transmitting a false or fraudulent distress signal, or interfering with, or obstructing any radio communication, without lawful cause, may be liable, on summary conviction, to a penalty of:

(a) a fine of $10 000
(b) a prison term of two years
(c) a fine, not exceeding $5 000, or a prison term of one year, or both
(d) a fine of $1 000

Answer 14

B-001-003-003
A person found guilty of transmitting a false or fraudulent distress signal, or interfering with, or obstructing any radio communication, without lawful cause, may be liable, on summary conviction, to a penalty of:

(c) a fine, not exceeding $5 000, or a prison term of one year, or both

Question 15

B-001-003-004
What government document states the offences and penalties for non compliance of the rules governing radiocommunications?

(a) The Radiocommunication Act
(b) The Official Radio Rules of Canada
(c) The Radiocommunications Regulations
(d) The Radiocommunications Law Reform Act of 2002

Answer 15

B-001-003-004
What government document states the offences and penalties for non compliance of the rules governing radiocommunications?

(a) The Radiocommunication Act

Question 16

B-001-003-005
Which of the following is not correct? The Minister may suspend an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate:

(a) Where the holder has contravened the Radiocommunication Act, its Regulations, or the terms and conditions of the certificate
(b) Where the certificate was obtained through misrepresentation
(c) With no notice, or opportunity to make representation thereto
(d) Where the holder has failed to comply with a request to pay fees or interest due

Answer 16

B-001-003-005
Which of the following is not correct? The Minister may suspend an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate:

(c) With no notice, or opportunity to make representation thereto

Question 17

B-001-003-006
Which of the following statements is not correct?

(a) Where entry is refused, and is necessary to perform his duties under the Act, a radio inspector may obtain a warrant
(b) In executing a warrant, a radio inspector shall not use force, unless accompanied by a peace officer, and force is authorized
(c) The person in charge of a place entered by a radio inspector shall give the inspector information that the inspector requests
(d) A radio inspector may enter a dwelling without the consent of the occupant and without a warrant

Answer 17

B-001-003-006
Which of the following statements is not correct?

(d) A radio inspector may enter a dwelling without the consent of the occupant and without a warrant

Question 18

B-001-004-001
What age must you be to hold an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification?

(a) There are no age limits
(b) 70 years or younger
(c) 18 years or older
(d) 14 years or older

Answer 18

B-001-004-001
What age must you be to hold an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification?

(a) There are no age limits

Question 19

B-001-004-002
Which examination must be passed before an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate is issued?

(a) Personality test
(b) Morse code
(c) Advanced
(d) Basic

Answer 19

B-001-004-002
Which examination must be passed before an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate is issued?

(d) Basic

Question 20

B-001-004-003
Holders of which one of the following certificates may be issued an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate?

(a) Canadian Restricted Operator Certificate - Maritime (ROC-M)
(b) Canadian Restricted Operator’s Certificate - Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC)
(c) Canadian Restricted Operator Certificate - Aeronautical (ROC-A)
(d) Canadian Radiocommunication Operator General Certificate Maritime (RGMC)

Answer 20

B-001-004-003
Holders of which one of the following certificates may be issued an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate?

(d) Canadian Radiocommunication Operator General Certificate Maritime (RGMC)

Question 21

B-001-004-004
After an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic qualifications is issued, the holder may be examined for additional qualifications in the following order:

(a) Morse code after passing the Advanced
(b) any order
(c) Morse code after passing the Basic with Honours
(d) Advanced after passing Morse code

Answer 21

B-001-004-004
After an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic qualifications is issued, the holder may be examined for additional qualifications in the following order:

(b) any order

Question 22

B-001-004-005
One Morse code qualification is available for the Amateur Radio Operator Certificate. It is:

(a) 5 w.p.m.
(b) 12 w.p.m.
(c) 7 w.p.m.
(d) 15 w.p.m.

Answer 22

B-001-004-005
One Morse code qualification is available for the Amateur Radio Operator Certificate. It is:

(a) 5 w.p.m.

Question 23

B-001-004-006
The holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with the Basic Qualification is authorized to operate following stations:

(a) a station authorized in the aeronautical service
(b) a station authorized in the amateur service
(c) a station authorized in the maritime service
(d) any authorized station except stations authorized in the amateur, aeronautical or maritime services

Answer 23

B-001-004-006
The holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with the Basic Qualification is authorized to operate following stations:

(b) a station authorized in the amateur service

Question 24

B-001-004-007
What conditions must candidates to amateur radio certification meet?

(a) Be a Canadian citizen
(b) Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
(c) Be at least 14 years of age and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
(d) Have a valid address in Canada

Answer 24

B-001-004-007
What conditions must candidates to amateur radio certification meet?

(d) Have a valid address in Canada

Question 25

B-001-005-001
Radio apparatus may be installed, placed in operation, repaired or maintained by the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Advanced Qualification on behalf of another person:

(a) pending the granting of a radio authorization, if the apparatus covers the amateur and commercial frequency bands
(b) pending the granting of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate if the apparatus covers the amateur frequency bands only
(c) if the transmitter of a station, for which a radio authorization is to be applied for, is type approved and crystal controlled
(d) if the other person is the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate to operate in the amateur radio service

Answer 25

B-001-005-001
Radio apparatus may be installed, placed in operation, repaired or maintained by the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Advanced Qualification on behalf of another person:

(d) if the other person is the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate to operate in the amateur radio service

Question 26

B-001-005-002
The holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate may design and build from scratch transmitting equipment for use in the amateur radio service provided that person has the:

(a) Basic and Morse code qualification
(b) Advanced qualification
(c) Morse code with Honours qualification
(d) Basic qualification

Answer 26

B-001-005-002
The holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate may design and build from scratch transmitting equipment for use in the amateur radio service provided that person has the:

(b) Advanced qualification

Question 27

B-001-005-003
Where a friend is not the holder of any type of radio operator certificate, you, as a holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification, may, on behalf of your friend:

(a) install an amateur station, but not operate or permit the operation of the apparatus
(b) install and operate the radio apparatus, using your own call sign
(c) modify and repair the radio apparatus but not install it
(d) not install, place in operation, modify, repair, maintain, or permit the operation of the radio apparatus

Answer 27

B-001-005-003
Where a friend is not the holder of any type of radio operator certificate, you, as a holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification, may, on behalf of your friend:

(d) not install, place in operation, modify, repair, maintain, or permit the operation of the radio apparatus

Question 28

B-001-005-004
A radio amateur with Basic and Morse code qualifications may install an amateur station for another person:

(a) only if the final power input does not exceed 100 watts
(b) only if the station is for use on one of the VHF bands
(c) only if the DC power input to the final stage does not exceed 200 watts
(d) only if the other person is the holder of a valid Amateur Radio Operator Certificate

Answer 28

B-001-005-004
A radio amateur with Basic and Morse code qualifications may install an amateur station for another person:

(d) only if the other person is the holder of a valid Amateur Radio Operator Certificate

Question 29

B-001-006-001
An amateur radio station with a maximum input power to the final stage of 2 watts:

(a) must be licensed by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
(b) need not be licensed in isolated areas only
(c) is exempt from regulatory control by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
(d) must be operated by a person with an Amateur Certificate and call sign

Answer 29

B-001-006-001
An amateur radio station with a maximum input power to the final stage of 2 watts:

(d) must be operated by a person with an Amateur Certificate and call sign

Question 30

B-001-006-002
An amateur station may be used to communicate with:

(a) any stations which are identified for special contests
(b) stations operated under similar authorizations
(c) armed forces stations during special contests and training exercises
(d) any station transmitting in the amateur bands

Answer 30

B-001-006-002
An amateur station may be used to communicate with:

(b) stations operated under similar authorizations

Question 31

B-001-006-003
Which of the following statements is not correct?

(a) A considerate operator does not transmit unnecessary signals
(b) A courteous operator refrains from using offensive language
(c) A radio amateur may use a linear amplifier to amplify the output of a licence-exempt transmitter outside any amateur radio allocations
(d) A radio amateur may not operate, or permit to be operated, a radio apparatus which he knows is not performing to the Radiocommunication Regulations

Answer 31

B-001-006-003
Which of the following statements is not correct?

(c) A radio amateur may use a linear amplifier to amplify the output of a licence-exempt transmitter outside any amateur radio allocations

Question 32

B-001-006-004
Which of the following statements is not correct?

(a) Except for a certified radio amateur operating within authorized amateur radio allocations, no person shall possess or operate any device for the purpose of amplifying the output power of a licence-exempt radio apparatus
(b) A person may operate or permit the operation of radio apparatus only where the apparatus is maintained to the Radiocommunication Regulations tolerances
(c) An amateur radio operator transmitting unnecessary or offensive signals does not violate accepted practice
(d) A person may operate an amateur radio station when the person complies with the Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service

Answer 32

B-001-006-004
Which of the following statements is not correct?

(c) An amateur radio operator transmitting unnecessary or offensive signals does not violate accepted practice

Question 33

B-001-006-005
Which of the following statements is not correct? A person may operate radio apparatus, authorized in the amateur service:

(a) only where the person complies with the Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service
(b) only where the apparatus is maintained within the performance standards set by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada regulations and policies
(c) except for the amplification of the output power of licence-exempt radio apparatus operating outside authorized amateur radio service allocations
(d) on aeronautical, marine or land mobile frequencies

Answer 33

B-001-006-005
Which of the following statements is not correct? A person may operate radio apparatus, authorized in the amateur service:

(d) on aeronautical, marine or land mobile frequencies

Question 34

B-001-006-006
Some VHF and UHF FM radios purchased for use in the amateur service can also be programmed to communicate on frequencies used for the land mobile service. Under what conditions is this permissible?

(a) The radio operator has a Restricted Operator’s Certificate
(b) The equipment has a RF power output of 2 watts or less
(c) The equipment is used in remote areas north of 60 degrees latitude
(d) The radio is certified under the proper Radio Standard Specification for use in Canada and licensed by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada on the specified frequencies

Answer 34

B-001-006-006
Some VHF and UHF FM radios purchased for use in the amateur service can also be programmed to communicate on frequencies used for the land mobile service. Under what conditions is this permissible?

(d) The radio is certified under the proper Radio Standard Specification for use in Canada and licensed by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada on the specified frequencies

Question 35

B-001-007-001
Which of the following cannot be discussed on an amateur club net?

(a) Recreation planning
(b) Code practice planning
(c) Emergency planning
(d) Business planning

Answer 35

B-001-007-001
Which of the following cannot be discussed on an amateur club net?

(d) Business planning

Question 36

B-001-007-002
When is a radio amateur allowed to broadcast information to the general public?

(a) Only when the operator is being paid
(b) Only when broadcasts last less than 1 hour
(c) Never
(d) Only when broadcasts last longer than 15 minutes

Answer 36

B-001-007-002
When is a radio amateur allowed to broadcast information to the general public?

(c) Never

Question 37

B-001-007-003
When may false or deceptive amateur signals or communications be transmitted?

(a) When operating a beacon transmitter in a “fox hunt” exercise
(b) When playing a harmless “practical joke
(c) When you need to hide the meaning of a message for secrecy
(d) Never

Answer 37

B-001-007-003
When may false or deceptive amateur signals or communications be transmitted?

(d) Never

Question 38

B-001-007-004
Which of the following one-way communications may not be transmitted in the amateur service?

(a) Radio control commands to model craft
(b) Brief transmissions to make adjustments to the station
(c) Morse code practice
(d) Broadcasts intended for the general public

Answer 38

B-001-007-004
Which of the following one-way communications may not be transmitted in the amateur service?

(d) Broadcasts intended for the general public

Question 39

B-001-007-005
You wish to develop and use a new digital encoding technique to transmit data over amateur radio spectrum. Under what conditions is this permissible?

(a) When it is used for music streaming content
(b) When it is used for commercial traffic
(c) When it includes sending the amateur station’s call sign
(d) When the encoding technique is published in the public domain

Answer 39

B-001-007-005
You wish to develop and use a new digital encoding technique to transmit data over amateur radio spectrum. Under what conditions is this permissible?

(d) When the encoding technique is published in the public domain

Question 40

B-001-007-006
When may an amateur station in two-way communication transmit an encoded message?

(a) During a declared communications emergency
(b) During contests
(c) Only when the encoding or cipher is not secret
(d) When transmitting above 450 MHz

Answer 40

B-001-007-006
When may an amateur station in two-way communication transmit an encoded message?

(c) Only when the encoding or cipher is not secret

Question 41

B-001-007-007
What are the restrictions on the use of abbreviations or procedural signals in the amateur service?

(a) There are no restrictions
(b) They are not permitted because they obscure the meaning of a message to government monitoring stations
(c) Only “10 codes” are permitted
(d) They may be used if the signals or codes are not secret

Answer 41

B-001-007-007
What are the restrictions on the use of abbreviations or procedural signals in the amateur service?

(d) They may be used if the signals or codes are not secret

Question 42

B-001-007-008
What should you do to keep you station from retransmitting music or signals from a non-amateur station?

(a) Turn up the volume of your transmitter
(b) Speak closer to the microphone to increase your signal strength
(c) Adjust your transceiver noise blanker
(d) Turn down the volume of background audio

Answer 42

B-001-007-008
What should you do to keep you station from retransmitting music or signals from a non-amateur station?

(d) Turn down the volume of background audio

Question 43

B-001-007-009
The transmission of a secret code by the operator of an amateur station:

(a) is permitted for contests
(b) must be approved by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
(c) is not permitted
(d) is permitted for third-party traffic

Answer 43

B-001-007-009
The transmission of a secret code by the operator of an amateur station:

(c) is not permitted

Question 44

B-001-007-010
A radio amateur may be engaged in communication which include the transmission of:

(a) programming that originates from a broadcasting undertaking
(b) radiocommunication in support of industrial, business, or professional activities
(c) commercially recorded material
(d) Q signals

Answer 44

B-001-007-010
A radio amateur may be engaged in communication which include the transmission of:

(d) Q signals

Question 45

B-001-007-011
In the amateur radio service, business communications:

(a) are not permitted under any circumstance
(b) are permitted on some bands
(c) are only permitted if they are for the safety of life or immediate protection of property
(d) are not prohibited by regulation

Answer 45

B-001-007-011
In the amateur radio service, business communications:

(a) are not permitted under any circumstance

Question 46

B-001-008-001
Where may the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate operate an amateur radio station in Canada?

(a) Anywhere in Canada during times of emergency
(b) Only at the address shown on Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada records
(c) Anywhere in Canada
(d) Anywhere in your call sign prefix area

Answer 46

B-001-008-001
Where may the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate operate an amateur radio station in Canada?

(c) Anywhere in Canada

Question 47

B-001-008-002
Which type of station may transmit one-way communications?

(a) Repeater station
(b) HF station
(c) Beacon station
(d) VHF station

Answer 47

B-001-008-002
Which type of station may transmit one-way communications?

(c) Beacon station

Question 48

B-001-008-003
Amateur radio operators may install or operate radio apparatus:

(a) at any location in Canada
(b) only at the address which is on record at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
(c) at the address which is on record at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and at one other location
(d) at the address which is on record at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and in two mobiles

Answer 48

B-001-008-003
Amateur radio operators may install or operate radio apparatus:

(a) at any location in Canada

Question 49

B-001-008-004
In order to install any radio apparatus, to be used specifically for receiving and automatically retransmitting radiotelephone communications within the same frequency band, a radio amateur must hold an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate, with a minimum of:

(a) Basic and Morse code qualifications
(b) Basic qualification
(c) Basic with Honours qualification
(d) Basic and Advanced qualifications

Answer 49

B-001-008-004
In order to install any radio apparatus, to be used specifically for receiving and automatically retransmitting radiotelephone communications within the same frequency band, a radio amateur must hold an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate, with a minimum of:

(d) Basic and Advanced qualifications

Question 50

B-001-008-005
In order to install any radio apparatus, to be used specifically for an amateur radio club station, the radio amateur must hold an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate, with a minimum of the following qualifications:

(a) Basic, Advanced and Morse code
(b) Basic
(c) Basic with Honours
(d) Basic and Advanced

Answer 50

B-001-008-005
In order to install any radio apparatus, to be used specifically for an amateur radio club station, the radio amateur must hold an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate, with a minimum of the following qualifications:

(d) Basic and Advanced

Question 51

B-001-008-006
In order to install or operate a transmitter or RF amplifier that is neither professionally designed nor commercially manufactured for use in the amateur service, a radio amateur must hold an Amateur Operator’s Certificate, with a minimum of which qualifications?

(a) Basic with Honours
(b) Basic and Advanced
(c) Basic and Morse code
(d) Basic, Advanced and Morse code

Answer 51

B-001-008-006
In order to install or operate a transmitter or RF amplifier that is neither professionally designed nor commercially manufactured for use in the amateur service, a radio amateur must hold an Amateur Operator’s Certificate, with a minimum of which qualifications?

(b) Basic and Advanced

Question 52

B-001-009-001
Who is responsible for the proper operation of an amateur station?

(a) Only the station owner who is the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate
(b) The person who owns the station equipment
(c) Both the control operator and the station owner
(d) Only the control operator

Answer 52

B-001-009-001
Who is responsible for the proper operation of an amateur station?

(c) Both the control operator and the station owner

Question 53

B-001-009-002
If you transmit from another amateur’s station, who is responsible for its proper operation?

(a) You
(b) The station owner, unless the station records show that you were the control operator at the time
(c) Both of you
(d) The station owner

Answer 53

B-001-009-002
If you transmit from another amateur’s station, who is responsible for its proper operation?

(c) Both of you

Question 54

B-001-009-003
What is your responsibility as a station owner?

(a) You are responsible for the proper operation of the station in accordance with the regulations
(b) You must allow another amateur to operate your station upon request
(c) You must be present whenever the station is operated
(d) You must notify Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada if another amateur acts as the control operator

Answer 54

B-001-009-003
What is your responsibility as a station owner?

(a) You are responsible for the proper operation of the station in accordance with the regulations

Question 55

B-001-009-004
Who may be the control operator of an amateur station?

(a) Any qualified amateur chosen by the station owner
(b) Any person over 21 years of age with a Basic Qualification
(c) Any person over 21 years of age with Basic and Morse code qualifications
(d) Any person over 21 years of age

Answer 55

B-001-009-004
Who may be the control operator of an amateur station?

(a) Any qualified amateur chosen by the station owner

Question 56

B-001-009-005
When must an amateur station have a control operator?

(a) A control operator is not needed
(b) Whenever the station is transmitting
(c) Whenever the station receiver is operated
(d) Only when training another amateur

Answer 56

B-001-009-005
When must an amateur station have a control operator?

(b) Whenever the station is transmitting

Question 57

B-001-009-006
When an amateur station is transmitting, where must its control operator be?

(a) Anywhere in the same building as the transmitter
(b) At the station’s entrance, to control entry to the room
(c) At the station’s control point
(d) Anywhere within 50 km of the station location

Answer 57

B-001-009-006
When an amateur station is transmitting, where must its control operator be?

(c) At the station’s control point

Question 58

B-001-009-007
Why can’t family members without qualifications transmit using your amateur station if they are alone with your equipment?

(a) They must hold suitable amateur radio qualifications before they are allowed to be control operators
(b) They must not use your equipment without your permission
(c) They must first know how to use the right abbreviations and Q signals
(d) They must first know the right frequencies and emission modes for transmitting

Answer 58

B-001-009-007
Why can’t family members without qualifications transmit using your amateur station if they are alone with your equipment?

(a) They must hold suitable amateur radio qualifications before they are allowed to be control operators

Question 59

B-001-009-008
The owner of an amateur station may:

(a) permit any person to operate the station under the supervision and in the presence of the holder of the amateur operator certificate
(b) permit anyone to take part in communications only if prior written permission is received from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
(c) permit anyone to use the station without restrictions
(d) permit anyone to use the station and take part in communications

Answer 59

B-001-009-008
The owner of an amateur station may:

(a) permit any person to operate the station under the supervision and in the presence of the holder of the amateur operator certificate

Question 60

B-001-009-009
Which of the following statements is correct?

(a) A person, holding only Basic Qualification, may operate another station on 14.2 MHz
(b) Any person may operate an amateur station under supervision, and in the presence of, a person holding appropriate qualifications
(c) Radio amateurs may permit any person to operate the station without supervision
(d) Any person may operate a station in the amateur radio service

Answer 60

B-001-009-009
Which of the following statements is correct?

(b) Any person may operate an amateur station under supervision, and in the presence of, a person holding appropriate qualifications

Question 61

B-001-010-001
What is a transmission called that disturbs other communications?

(a) Harmful interference
(b) Interrupted CW
(c) Transponder signals
(d) Unidentified transmissions

Answer 61

B-001-010-001
What is a transmission called that disturbs other communications?

(a) Harmful interference

Question 62

B-001-010-002
When may you deliberately interfere with another station’s communications?

(a) Only if the station is operating illegally
(b) Only if the station begins transmitting on a frequency you are using
(c) You may expect, and cause, deliberate interference because it can’t be helped during crowded band conditions
(d) Never

Answer 62

B-001-010-002
When may you deliberately interfere with another station’s communications?

(d) Never

Question 63

B-001-010-003
If the regulations say that the amateur service is a secondary user of a frequency band, and another service is a primary user, what does this mean?

(a) Amateurs are allowed to use the frequency band only if they do not cause interference to primary users
(b) Nothing special: all users of a frequency band have equal rights to operate
(c) Amateurs are only allowed to use the frequency band during emergencies
(d) Amateurs must increase transmitter power to overcome any interference caused by primary users

Answer 63

B-001-010-003
If the regulations say that the amateur service is a secondary user of a frequency band, and another service is a primary user, what does this mean?

(a) Amateurs are allowed to use the frequency band only if they do not cause interference to primary users

Question 64

B-001-010-004
What rule applies if two amateurs want to use the same frequency?

(a) Both station operators have an equal right to operate on the frequency
(b) The station operator with a lesser qualification must yield the frequency to an operator of higher qualification
(c) The station operator with a lower power output must yield the frequency to the station with a higher power output
(d) Station operators in ITU Regions 1 and 3 must yield the frequency to stations in ITU Region 2

Answer 64

B-001-010-004
What rule applies if two amateurs want to use the same frequency?

(a) Both station operators have an equal right to operate on the frequency

Question 65

B-001-010-005
What name is given to a form of interference that seriously degrades, obstructs or repeatedly interrupts a radiocommunication service?

(a) Intentional interference
(b) Adjacent interference
(c) Harmful interference
(d) Disruptive interference

Answer 65

B-001-010-005
What name is given to a form of interference that seriously degrades, obstructs or repeatedly interrupts a radiocommunication service?

(c) Harmful interference

Question 66

B-001-010-006
Where interference to the reception of radiocommunications is caused by the operation of an amateur station:

(a) the amateur station operator is not obligated to take any action
(b) the amateur station operator may continue to operate without restrictions
(c) the Minister may require that the necessary steps for the prevention of the interference be taken by the radio amateur
(d) the amateur station operator may continue to operate and the necessary steps can be taken when the amateur operator can afford it

Answer 66

B-001-010-006
Where interference to the reception of radiocommunications is caused by the operation of an amateur station:

(c) the Minister may require that the necessary steps for the prevention of the interference be taken by the radio amateur

Question 67

B-001-010-007
Radio amateur operation must not cause interference to other radio services operating in which of the following bands?

(a) 7.0 to 7.1 MHz
(b) 144.0 to 148.0 MHz
(c) 430.0 to 450.0 MHz
(d) 14.0 to 14.2 MHz

Answer 67

B-001-010-007
Radio amateur operation must not cause interference to other radio services operating in which of the following bands?

(c) 430.0 to 450.0 MHz

Question 68

B-001-010-008
Radio amateur operations ARE NOT protected from interference caused by another service operating in which of the following frequency bands?

(a) 144 to 148 MHz
(b) 222 to 225 MHz
(c) 902 to 928 MHz
(d) 50 to 54 MHz

Answer 68

B-001-010-008
Radio amateur operations ARE NOT protected from interference caused by another service operating in which of the following frequency bands?

(c) 902 to 928 MHz

Question 69

B-001-010-009
Which of the following is not correct? The operator of an amateur station:

(a) shall not cause harmful interference to a station in another service which has primary use of that band
(b) may make trials or tests, even though there is a possibility of interfering with other stations
(c) may conduct technical experiments using the station apparatus
(d) may make trials or tests, except if there is a possibility of interference to other stations

Answer 69

B-001-010-009
Which of the following is not correct? The operator of an amateur station:

(b) may make trials or tests, even though there is a possibility of interfering with other stations

Question 70

B-001-010-010
Which of these amateur bands may be heavily occupied by licence exempt devices?

(a) 3.5 to 4.0 MHz
(b) 430 to 450 MHz
(c) 902 to 928 MHz
(d) 135.7 to 137.8 kHz

Answer 70

B-001-010-010
Which of these amateur bands may be heavily occupied by licence exempt devices?

(c) 902 to 928 MHz

Question 71

B-001-010-011
The amateur radio service is authorized to share a portion of what Industrial Scientific Medical (ISM) band that is heavily used by licence exempt devices?

(a) 430 to 450 MHz
(b) 144 to 148 MHz
(c) 2300 to 2450 MHz
(d) 1240 to 1300 MHz

Answer 71

B-001-010-011
The amateur radio service is authorized to share a portion of what Industrial Scientific Medical (ISM) band that is heavily used by licence exempt devices?

(c) 2300 to 2450 MHz

Question 72

B-001-011-001
Amateur radio stations may communicate:

(a) with anyone who uses international Morse code
(b) with non amateur stations
(c) with any station involved in a real or simulated emergency
(d) only with other amateur stations

Answer 72

B-001-011-001
Amateur radio stations may communicate:

(d) only with other amateur stations

Question 73

B-001-011-002
During relief operations in the days following a disaster, when may an amateur use his equipment to communicate on frequencies outside amateur bands?

(a) When relaying messages on behalf of government agencies
(b) When messages are destined to agencies without amateur radio support
(c) When normal communication systems are overloaded, damaged or disrupted
(d) Never

Answer 73

B-001-011-002
During relief operations in the days following a disaster, when may an amateur use his equipment to communicate on frequencies outside amateur bands?

(d) Never

Question 74

B-001-011-003
If you hear an unanswered distress signal on an amateur band where you do not have privileges to communicate:

(a) you may offer assistance using international Morse code only
(b) you may offer assistance after contacting Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada for permission to do so
(c) you should offer assistance
(d) you may not offer assistance

Answer 74

B-001-011-003
If you hear an unanswered distress signal on an amateur band where you do not have privileges to communicate:

(c) you should offer assistance

Question 75

B-001-011-004
In the amateur radio service, it is permissible to broadcast:

(a) music
(b) commercially recorded material
(c) programming that originates from a broadcast undertaking
(d) radio communications required for the immediate safety of life of individuals or the immediate protection of property

Answer 75

B-001-011-004
In the amateur radio service, it is permissible to broadcast:

(d) radio communications required for the immediate safety of life of individuals or the immediate protection of property

Question 76

B-001-011-005
An amateur radio station in distress may:

(a) only use radiocommunication bands for which the operator is qualified to use
(b) use any means of radiocommunication, but only on internationally recognized emergency channels
(c) only Morse code communications on internationally recognized emergency channels
(d) any means of radiocommunication

Answer 76

B-001-011-005
An amateur radio station in distress may:

(d) any means of radiocommunication

Question 77

B-001-011-006
During a disaster, when may an amateur station make transmissions necessary to meet essential communication needs and assist relief operations?

(a) Never: only official emergency stations may transmit in a disaster
(b) When normal communication systems are overloaded, damaged or disrupted
(c) When normal communication systems are working but are not convenient
(d) Only when the local emergency net is activated

Answer 77

B-001-011-006
During a disaster, when may an amateur station make transmissions necessary to meet essential communication needs and assist relief operations?

(b) When normal communication systems are overloaded, damaged or disrupted

Question 78

B-001-011-007
During an emergency, what power output limitations must be observed by a station in distress?

(a) There are no limitations for a station in distress
(b) 1000 watts PEP during daylight hours, reduced to 200 watts PEP during the night
(c) 1500 watts PEP
(d) 200 watts PEP

Answer 78

B-001-011-007
During an emergency, what power output limitations must be observed by a station in distress?

(a) There are no limitations for a station in distress

Question 79

B-001-011-008
During a disaster:

(a) use only frequencies in the 80 metre band
(b) most communications are handled by nets using predetermined frequencies in amateur bands. Operators not directly involved with disaster communications are requested to avoid making unnecessary transmissions on or near frequencies being used for disaster communications
(c) use only frequencies in the 40 metre band
(d) use any United Nations approved frequency

Answer 79

B-001-011-008
During a disaster:

(b) most communications are handled by nets using predetermined frequencies in amateur bands. Operators not directly involved with disaster communications are requested to avoid making unnecessary transmissions on or near frequencies being used for disaster communications

Question 80

B-001-011-009
Messages from recognized public service agencies may be handled by amateur radio stations:

(a) using Morse code only
(b) during peace time and civil emergencies and exercises
(c) when Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has issued a special authorization
(d) only on the 7 and 14 MHz bands

Answer 80

B-001-011-009
Messages from recognized public service agencies may be handled by amateur radio stations:

(b) during peace time and civil emergencies and exercises

Question 81

B-001-011-010
It is permissible to interfere with the working of another station if:

(a) the other station is not operating according to the Radiocommunication Regulations
(b) your station is directly involved with a distress situation
(c) you both wish to contact the same station
(d) the other station is interfering with your transmission

Answer 81

B-001-011-010
It is permissible to interfere with the working of another station if:

(b) your station is directly involved with a distress situation

Question 82

B-001-012-001
What kind of payment is allowed for third-party messages sent by an amateur station?

(a) No payment of any kind is allowed
(b) Donation of amateur equipment
(c) Donation of equipment repairs
(d) Any amount agreed upon in advance

Answer 82

B-001-012-001
What kind of payment is allowed for third-party messages sent by an amateur station?

(a) No payment of any kind is allowed

Question 83

B-001-012-002
Radiocommunications transmitted by stations other than a broadcasting station may be divulged or used:

(a) if it is transmitted by an amateur station
(b) if transmitted by any station using the international Morse code
(c) if transmitted in English or French
(d) during peacetime civil emergencies

Answer 83

B-001-012-002
Radiocommunications transmitted by stations other than a broadcasting station may be divulged or used:

(a) if it is transmitted by an amateur station

Question 84

B-001-012-003
The operator of an amateur station:

(a) shall charge no less than $10 for each message that the person transmits or receives
(b) shall charge no more than $10 for each message that the person transmits or receives
(c) shall not demand or accept remuneration in any form, in respect of a radiocommunication that the person transmits or receives
(d) may accept a gift or gratuity in lieu of remuneration for any message that the person transmits or receives

Answer 84

B-001-012-003
The operator of an amateur station:

(c) shall not demand or accept remuneration in any form, in respect of a radiocommunication that the person transmits or receives

Question 85

B-001-012-004
Which of the following is not an exception from the penalties under the Act, for divulging, intercepting or using information obtained through radiocommunication, other than broadcasting?

(a) Where it is for the purpose of preserving or protecting property, or for the prevention of harm to a person
(b) Where it is for the purpose of giving evidence in a criminal or civil proceeding in which persons are required to give evidence
(c) Where it is to provide information for a journalist
(d) Where it is on behalf of Canada, for the purpose of international or national defence or security

Answer 85

B-001-012-004
Which of the following is not an exception from the penalties under the Act, for divulging, intercepting or using information obtained through radiocommunication, other than broadcasting?

(c) Where it is to provide information for a journalist

Question 86

B-001-013-001
Which of the following call signs is a valid Canadian amateur radio call sign?

(a) VA3XYZ
(b) SM2CAN
(c) BY7HY
(d) KA9OLS

Answer 86

B-001-013-001
Which of the following call signs is a valid Canadian amateur radio call sign?

(a) VA3XYZ

Question 87

B-001-013-002
How often must an amateur station be identified?

(a) At the beginning of a contact and at least every thirty minutes after that
(b) At least once during each transmission
(c) At the beginning and end of each transmission
(d) At least every thirty minutes, and at the beginning and at the end of a contact

Answer 87

B-001-013-002
How often must an amateur station be identified?

(d) At least every thirty minutes, and at the beginning and at the end of a contact

Question 88

B-001-013-003
What do you transmit to identify your amateur station?

(a) Your “handle
(b) Your first name and your location
(c) Your call sign
(d) Your full name

Answer 88

B-001-013-003
What do you transmit to identify your amateur station?

(c) Your call sign

Question 89

B-001-013-004
What identification, if any, is required when two amateur stations begin communications?

(a) Each station must transmit its own call sign
(b) No identification is required
(c) Both stations must transmit both call signs
(d) One of the stations must give both stations’ call signs

Answer 89

B-001-013-004
What identification, if any, is required when two amateur stations begin communications?

(a) Each station must transmit its own call sign

Question 90

B-001-013-005
What identification, if any, is required when two amateur stations end communications?

(a) No identification is required
(b) One of the stations must transmit both stations’ call signs
(c) Both stations must transmit both call signs
(d) Each station must transmit its own call sign

Answer 90

B-001-013-005
What identification, if any, is required when two amateur stations end communications?

(d) Each station must transmit its own call sign

Question 91

B-001-013-006
What is the longest period of time an amateur station can transmit, without identifying by call sign?

(a) 20 minutes
(b) 30 minutes
(c) 15 minutes
(d) 10 minutes

Answer 91

B-001-013-006
What is the longest period of time an amateur station can transmit, without identifying by call sign?

(b) 30 minutes

Question 92

B-001-013-007
When may an amateur transmit unidentified communications?

(a) Never, except to control a model craft
(b) Only for brief tests not meant as messages
(c) Only if it does not interfere with others
(d) Only for two-way or third-party communications

Answer 92

B-001-013-007
When may an amateur transmit unidentified communications?

(a) Never, except to control a model craft

Question 93

B-001-013-008
What language may you use when identifying your station?

(a) Any language being used for a contact
(b) Any language being used for a contact, providing Canada has a third-party communications agreement with that country
(c) English or French
(d) Any language of a country which is a member of the International Telecommunication Union

Answer 93

B-001-013-008
What language may you use when identifying your station?

(c) English or French

Question 94

B-001-013-009
The call sign of an amateur station must be transmitted:

(a) at intervals not greater than three minutes when using voice communications
(b) at intervals not greater than ten minutes when using Morse code
(c) at the beginning and at the end of each exchange of communications and at intervals not greater than 30 minutes
(d) when requested to do so by the station being called

Answer 94

B-001-013-009
The call sign of an amateur station must be transmitted:

(c) at the beginning and at the end of each exchange of communications and at intervals not greater than 30 minutes

Question 95

B-001-013-010
The call sign of an amateur station must be sent:

(a) at the beginning and end of each exchange of communications, and at least every 30 minutes, while in communications
(b) every minute
(c) every 15 minutes
(d) once after initial contact

Answer 95

B-001-013-010
The call sign of an amateur station must be sent:

(a) at the beginning and end of each exchange of communications, and at least every 30 minutes, while in communications

Question 96

B-001-013-011
The call sign of a Canadian amateur radio station would normally start with the letters:

(a) GA, GE, MO or VQ
(b) A, K, N or W
(c) EA, EI, RO or UY
(d) VA, VE, VO or VY

Answer 96

B-001-013-011
The call sign of a Canadian amateur radio station would normally start with the letters:

(d) VA, VE, VO or VY

Question 97

B-001-014-001
If a non-amateur friend is using your station to talk to someone in Canada, and a foreign station breaks in to talk to your friend, what should you do?

(a) Since you can talk to foreign amateurs, your friend may keep talking as long as you are the control operator
(b) Have your friend wait until you determine from the foreign station if their administration permits third-party traffic
(c) Report the incident to the foreign amateur’s government
(d) Stop all discussions and quickly sign off

Answer 97

B-001-014-001
If a non-amateur friend is using your station to talk to someone in Canada, and a foreign station breaks in to talk to your friend, what should you do?

(b) Have your friend wait until you determine from the foreign station if their administration permits third-party traffic

Question 98

B-001-014-002
If you let an unqualified third party use your amateur station, what must you do at your station’s control point?

(a) You must continuously monitor and supervise the third party’s participation
(b) You must key the transmitter and make the station identification
(c) You must monitor and supervise the communication only if contacts are made on frequencies below 30 MHz
(d) You must monitor and supervise the communication only if contacts are made in countries which have no third party communications

Answer 98

B-001-014-002
If you let an unqualified third party use your amateur station, what must you do at your station’s control point?

(a) You must continuously monitor and supervise the third party’s participation

Question 99

B-001-014-003
Radio amateurs may use their stations to transmit international communications on behalf of a third party only if:

(a) the amateur station has received written authorization from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to pass third party traffic
(b) the communication is transmitted by secret code
(c) such communications have been authorized by the other country concerned
(d) prior remuneration has been received

Answer 99

B-001-014-003
Radio amateurs may use their stations to transmit international communications on behalf of a third party only if:

(c) such communications have been authorized by the other country concerned

Question 100

B-001-014-004
A person operating a Canadian amateur station is forbidden to communicate with amateur stations of another country:

(a) when that country has notified the International Telecommunication Union that it objects to such communications
(b) without written permission from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
(c) until he has properly identified his station
(d) unless he is passing third-party traffic

Answer 100

B-001-014-004
A person operating a Canadian amateur station is forbidden to communicate with amateur stations of another country:

(a) when that country has notified the International Telecommunication Union that it objects to such communications

Question 101

B-001-014-005
International communications on behalf of third parties may be transmitted by an amateur station only if:

(a) English or French is used to identify the station at the end of each transmission
(b) the countries concerned have authorized such communications
(c) the countries for which the traffic is intended have registered their consent to such communications with the ITU
(d) radiotelegraphy is used

Answer 101

B-001-014-005
International communications on behalf of third parties may be transmitted by an amateur station only if:

(b) the countries concerned have authorized such communications

Question 102

B-001-014-006
Amateur third party communications is:

(a) the transmission of commercial or secret messages
(b) the transmission of non-commercial or personal messages to or on behalf of a third party
(c) a simultaneous communication between three operators
(d) none of these answers

Answer 102

B-001-014-006
Amateur third party communications is:

(b) the transmission of non-commercial or personal messages to or on behalf of a third party

Question 103

B-001-014-007
International third party amateur radio communication in case of emergencies or disaster relief is expressly permitted unless:

(a) satellite communication can be originated in the disaster area
(b) the foreign administration is in a declared state of war
(c) internet service is working well in the foreign country involved
(d) specifically prohibited by the foreign administration concerned

Answer 103

B-001-014-007
International third party amateur radio communication in case of emergencies or disaster relief is expressly permitted unless:

(d) specifically prohibited by the foreign administration concerned

Question 104

B-001-014-008
One of the following is not considered to be communications on behalf of a third party, even though the message is originated by, or addressed to, a non-amateur:

(a) messages that are handled within a local network
(b) messages addressed to points within Canada
(c) messages originated from Canadian Forces Affiliate Radio Service (CFARS)
(d) all messages received from Canadian stations

Answer 104

B-001-014-008
One of the following is not considered to be communications on behalf of a third party, even though the message is originated by, or addressed to, a non-amateur:

(c) messages originated from Canadian Forces Affiliate Radio Service (CFARS)

Question 105

B-001-014-009
One of the following is not considered to be communications on behalf of a third party, even though the message may be originated by, or addressed to, a non-amateur:

(a) all messages originated by Canadian amateur stations
(b) messages that originate from the United States Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS)
(c) messages addressed to points within Canada from the United States
(d) messages that are handled within local networks during a simulated emergency exercise

Answer 105

B-001-014-009
One of the following is not considered to be communications on behalf of a third party, even though the message may be originated by, or addressed to, a non-amateur:

(b) messages that originate from the United States Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS)

Question 106

B-001-014-010
Which of the following is not correct? While operating in Canada a radio amateur licensed by the Government of the United States must:

(a) add to his call sign the Canadian call sign prefix for the geographic location of the station
(b) obtain a Canadian amateur certificate before operating in Canada
(c) qualify his identification when operating phone by adding to the call sign the word “mobile” or “portable” or when operating Morse code by adding a slash “/
(d) identify with the call sign assigned by the FCC

Answer 106

B-001-014-010
Which of the following is not correct? While operating in Canada a radio amateur licensed by the Government of the United States must:

(b) obtain a Canadian amateur certificate before operating in Canada

Question 107

B-001-014-011
Which of the following statements is not correct? A Canadian radio amateur may, on amateur frequencies,:

(a) pass messages originating from or destined to the United States Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS)
(b) pass messages originating from or destined to the Canadian Forces Affiliate Radio Service (CFARS)
(c) pass third-party traffic with all duly licensed amateur stations in any country which is a member of the ITU
(d) communicate with a similar station of a country which has not notified ITU that it objects to such communications

Answer 107

B-001-014-011
Which of the following statements is not correct? A Canadian radio amateur may, on amateur frequencies,:

(c) pass third-party traffic with all duly licensed amateur stations in any country which is a member of the ITU

Question 108

B-001-015-001
If you let another amateur with additional qualifications than yours control your station, what operating privileges are allowed?

(a) Only the privileges allowed by your qualifications
(b) Any privileges allowed by the additional qualifications
(c) All the emission privileges of the additional qualifications, but only the frequency privileges of your qualifications
(d) All the frequency privileges of the additional qualifications, but only the emission privileges of your qualifications

Answer 108

B-001-015-001
If you let another amateur with additional qualifications than yours control your station, what operating privileges are allowed?

(a) Only the privileges allowed by your qualifications

Question 109

B-001-015-002
If you are the control operator at the station of another amateur who has additional qualifications to yours, what operating privileges are you allowed?

(a) Any privileges allowed by the additional qualifications
(b) All the emission privileges of the additional qualifications, but only the frequency privileges of your qualifications
(c) Only the privileges allowed by your qualifications
(d) All the frequency privileges of the additional qualifications, but only the emission privileges of your qualifications

Answer 109

B-001-015-002
If you are the control operator at the station of another amateur who has additional qualifications to yours, what operating privileges are you allowed?

(c) Only the privileges allowed by your qualifications

Question 110

B-001-015-003
In addition to passing the Basic written examination, what must you do before you are allowed to use amateur frequencies below 30 MHz?

(a) You must pass a Morse code or Advanced test or attain a mark of 80% on the Basic exam
(b) You must notify Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada that you intend to operate on the HF bands
(c) You must pass a Morse code test
(d) You must attend a class to learn about HF communications

Answer 110

B-001-015-003
In addition to passing the Basic written examination, what must you do before you are allowed to use amateur frequencies below 30 MHz?

(a) You must pass a Morse code or Advanced test or attain a mark of 80% on the Basic exam

Question 111

B-001-015-004
The holder of an amateur radio certificate may operate radio controlled models:

(a) if the control transmitter does not exceed 15 kHz of occupied bandwidth
(b) on all frequencies above 30 MHz
(c) if the frequency used is below 30 MHz
(d) if only pulse modulation is used

Answer 111

B-001-015-004
The holder of an amateur radio certificate may operate radio controlled models:

(b) on all frequencies above 30 MHz

Question 112

B-001-015-005
In Canada, the 75/80 metre amateur band corresponds in frequency to:

(a) 3.0 to 3.5 MHz
(b) 3.5 to 4.0 MHz
(c) 4.0 to 4.5 MHz
(d) 4.5 to 5.0 MHz

Answer 112

B-001-015-005
In Canada, the 75/80 metre amateur band corresponds in frequency to:

(b) 3.5 to 4.0 MHz

Question 113

B-001-015-006
In Canada, the 160 metre amateur band corresponds in frequency to:

(a) 1.5 to 2.0 MHz
(b) 1.8 to 2.0 MHz
(c) 2.0 to 2.25 MHz
(d) 2.25 to 2.5 MHz

Answer 113

B-001-015-006
In Canada, the 160 metre amateur band corresponds in frequency to:

(b) 1.8 to 2.0 MHz

Question 114

B-001-015-007
In Canada, the 40 metre amateur band corresponds in frequency to:

(a) 7.0 to 7.3 MHz
(b) 6.5 to 6.8 MHz
(c) 6.0 to 6.3 MHz
(d) 7.7 to 8.0 MHz

Answer 114

B-001-015-007
In Canada, the 40 metre amateur band corresponds in frequency to:

(a) 7.0 to 7.3 MHz

Question 115

B-001-015-008
In Canada, the 20 meter amateur band corresponds in frequency to:

(a) 13.500 to 14.000 MHz
(b) 15.000 to 15.750 MHz
(c) 16.350 to 16.830 MHz
(d) 14.000 to 14.350 MHz

Answer 115

B-001-015-008
In Canada, the 20 meter amateur band corresponds in frequency to:

(d) 14.000 to 14.350 MHz

Question 116

B-001-015-009
In Canada, the 15 metre amateur band corresponds in frequency to:

(a) 21.000 to 21.450 MHz
(b) 18.068 to 18.168 MHz
(c) 14.000 to 14.350 MHz
(d) 28.000 to 29.700 MHz

Answer 116

B-001-015-009
In Canada, the 15 metre amateur band corresponds in frequency to:

(a) 21.000 to 21.450 MHz

Question 117

B-001-015-010
In Canada, the 10 metre amateur band corresponds in frequency to:

(a) 24.890 to 24.990 MHz
(b) 21.000 to 21.450 MHz
(c) 28.000 to 29.700 MHz
(d) 50.000 to 54.000 MHz

Answer 117

B-001-015-010
In Canada, the 10 metre amateur band corresponds in frequency to:

(c) 28.000 to 29.700 MHz

Question 118

B-001-015-011
In Canada, radio amateurs may use which of the following for radio control of models:

(a) 50 to 54 MHz only
(b) all amateur frequency bands
(c) all amateur frequency bands above 30 MHz
(d) 50 to 54, 144 to 148, and 222 to 225 MHz only

Answer 118

B-001-015-011
In Canada, radio amateurs may use which of the following for radio control of models:

(c) all amateur frequency bands above 30 MHz

Question 119

B-001-016-001
What is the maximum authorized bandwidth within the frequency range of 50 to 148 MHz?

(a) 20 kHz
(b) The total bandwidth shall not exceed that of a single-sideband phone emission
(c) The total bandwidth shall not exceed 10 times that of a CW emission
(d) 30 kHz

Answer 119

B-001-016-001
What is the maximum authorized bandwidth within the frequency range of 50 to 148 MHz?

(d) 30 kHz

Question 120

B-001-016-002
The maximum bandwidth of an amateur station’s transmission allowed in the band 28 to 29.7 MHz is:

(a) 6 kHz
(b) 20 kHz
(c) 30 kHz
(d) 15 kHz

Answer 120

B-001-016-002
The maximum bandwidth of an amateur station’s transmission allowed in the band 28 to 29.7 MHz is:

(b) 20 kHz

Question 121

B-001-016-003
Except for one band, the maximum bandwidth of an amateur station’s transmission allowed between 7 and 28 MHz is:

(a) 15 kHz
(b) 20 kHz
(c) 30 kHz
(d) 6 kHz

Answer 121

B-001-016-003
Except for one band, the maximum bandwidth of an amateur station’s transmission allowed between 7 and 28 MHz is:

(d) 6 kHz

Question 122

B-001-016-004
The maximum bandwidth of an amateur station’s transmission allowed in the band 144 to 148 MHz is:

(a) 30 kHz
(b) 6 kHz
(c) 20 kHz
(d) 15 kHz

Answer 122

B-001-016-004
The maximum bandwidth of an amateur station’s transmission allowed in the band 144 to 148 MHz is:

(a) 30 kHz

Question 123

B-001-016-005
The maximum bandwidth of an amateur station’s transmission allowed in the band 50 to 54 MHz is:

(a) 20 kHz
(b) 6 kHz
(c) 15 kHz
(d) 30 kHz

Answer 123

B-001-016-005
The maximum bandwidth of an amateur station’s transmission allowed in the band 50 to 54 MHz is:

(d) 30 kHz

Question 124

B-001-016-006
Which of the following bands of amateur frequencies has a maximum allowed bandwidth of less than 6 kHz. That band is:

(a) 18.068 to 18.168 MHz
(b) 24.89 to 24.99 MHz
(c) 1.8 to 2.0 MHz
(d) 10.1 to 10.15 MHz

Answer 124

B-001-016-006
Which of the following bands of amateur frequencies has a maximum allowed bandwidth of less than 6 kHz. That band is:

(d) 10.1 to 10.15 MHz

Question 125

B-001-016-007
Single sideband is not permitted in the band:

(a) 18.068 to 18.168 MHz
(b) 24.89 to 24.99 MHz
(c) 7.0 to 7.3 MHz
(d) 10.1 to 10.15 MHz

Answer 125

B-001-016-007
Single sideband is not permitted in the band:

(d) 10.1 to 10.15 MHz

Question 126

B-001-016-008
What precaution must an amateur radio operator take when transmitting near band edges?

(a) Ensure that the bandwidth required on either side of the carrier frequency does not fall out of band
(b) Restrict operation to telegraphy
(c) Make sure that the emission mode is compatible with agreed band plans
(d) Watch the standing wave ratio so as not to damage the transmitter

Answer 126

B-001-016-008
What precaution must an amateur radio operator take when transmitting near band edges?

(a) Ensure that the bandwidth required on either side of the carrier frequency does not fall out of band

Question 127

B-001-016-009
Which of the following answers is not correct? Based on the bandwidth required, the following modes may be transmitted on these frequencies:

(a) AMTOR on 14.08 MHz
(b) 300 bps packet on 10.145 MHz
(c) fast-scan television (ATV) on 440 MHz
(d) fast-scan television (ATV) on 145 MHz

Answer 127

B-001-016-009
Which of the following answers is not correct? Based on the bandwidth required, the following modes may be transmitted on these frequencies:

(d) fast-scan television (ATV) on 145 MHz

Question 128

B-001-016-010
Which of the following answers is not correct? Based on the bandwidth required, the following modes may be transmitted on these frequencies:

(a) slow-scan television (SSTV) on 14.23 MHz
(b) frequency modulation (FM) on 29.6 MHz
(c) fast-scan television (ATV) on 14.23 MHz
(d) single-sideband (SSB) on 3.76 MHz

Answer 128

B-001-016-010
Which of the following answers is not correct? Based on the bandwidth required, the following modes may be transmitted on these frequencies:

(c) fast-scan television (ATV) on 14.23 MHz

Question 129

B-001-016-011
Which of the following answers is not correct? Based on the bandwidth required, the following modes may be transmitted on these frequencies:

(a) single-sideband (SSB) on 10.12 MHz
(b) frequency modulation (FM) on 29.6 MHz
(c) Morse radiotelegraphy (CW) on 10.11 MHz
(d) 300 bps packet on 10.148 MHz

Answer 129

B-001-016-011
Which of the following answers is not correct? Based on the bandwidth required, the following modes may be transmitted on these frequencies:

(a) single-sideband (SSB) on 10.12 MHz

Question 130

B-001-017-001
What amount of transmitter power should radio amateurs use at all times?

(a) 25 watts PEP output
(b) The minimum legal power necessary to communicate
(c) 250 watts PEP output
(d) 2000 watts PEP output

Answer 130

B-001-017-001
What amount of transmitter power should radio amateurs use at all times?

(b) The minimum legal power necessary to communicate

Question 131

B-001-017-002
What is the most FM transmitter power a holder of only Basic Qualification may use on 147 MHz?

(a) 1000 watts DC input
(b) 200 watts PEP output
(c) 25 watts PEP output
(d) 250 W DC input

Answer 131

B-001-017-002
What is the most FM transmitter power a holder of only Basic Qualification may use on 147 MHz?

(d) 250 W DC input

Question 132

B-001-017-003
Where in your station can you verify that legal power limits are respected?

(a) At the antenna connector of the transmitter or amplifier
(b) At the power amplifier RF input terminals inside the transmitter or amplifier
(c) On the antenna itself, after the transmission line
(d) At the power supply terminals inside the transmitter or amplifier

Answer 132

B-001-017-003
Where in your station can you verify that legal power limits are respected?

(a) At the antenna connector of the transmitter or amplifier

Question 133

B-001-017-004
What is the maximum transmitting output power an amateur station may use on 3750 kHz, if the operator has Basic and Morse code qualifications?

(a) 1000 watts PEP output for SSB operation
(b) 1500 watts PEP output for SSB operation
(c) 560 watts PEP output for SSB operation
(d) 2000 watts PEP output for SSB operation

Answer 133

B-001-017-004
What is the maximum transmitting output power an amateur station may use on 3750 kHz, if the operator has Basic and Morse code qualifications?

(c) 560 watts PEP output for SSB operation

Question 134

B-001-017-005
What is the maximum transmitting power an amateur station may use for SSB operation on 7055 kHz, if the operator has Basic with Honours qualifications?

(a) 1000 watts PEP output
(b) 560 watts PEP output
(c) 2000 watts PEP output
(d) 200 watts PEP output

Answer 134

B-001-017-005
What is the maximum transmitting power an amateur station may use for SSB operation on 7055 kHz, if the operator has Basic with Honours qualifications?

(b) 560 watts PEP output

Question 135

B-001-017-006
The DC power input to the anode or collector circuit of the final RF stage of a transmitter, used by a holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Advanced Qualification, shall not exceed:

(a) 250 watts
(b) 500 watts
(c) 1000 watts
(d) 750 watts

Answer 135

B-001-017-006
The DC power input to the anode or collector circuit of the final RF stage of a transmitter, used by a holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Advanced Qualification, shall not exceed:

(c) 1000 watts

Question 136

B-001-017-007
The maximum DC input to the final stage of an amateur transmitter, when the operator is the holder of both the Basic and Advanced qualifications, is:

(a) 250 watts
(b) 1000 watts
(c) 1500 watts
(d) 500 watts

Answer 136

B-001-017-007
The maximum DC input to the final stage of an amateur transmitter, when the operator is the holder of both the Basic and Advanced qualifications, is:

(b) 1000 watts

Question 137

B-001-017-008
The operator of an amateur station, who is the holder of a Basic Qualification, shall ensure that the station power, when expressed as RF output power measured across an impedance matched load, does not exceed:

(a) 2500 watts peak power
(b) 1000 watts carrier power for transmitters producing other emissions
(c) 560 watts peak-envelope power, for transmitters producing any type of single sideband emission
(d) 150 watts peak power

Answer 137

B-001-017-008
The operator of an amateur station, who is the holder of a Basic Qualification, shall ensure that the station power, when expressed as RF output power measured across an impedance matched load, does not exceed:

(c) 560 watts peak-envelope power, for transmitters producing any type of single sideband emission

Question 138

B-001-017-009
The holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification is limited to a maximum of _______ watts when expressed as direct current input power to the anode or collector circuit of the transmitter stage supplying radio frequency energy to the antenna:

(a) 1000
(b) 750
(c) 250
(d) 100

Answer 138

B-001-017-009
The holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification is limited to a maximum of _______ watts when expressed as direct current input power to the anode or collector circuit of the transmitter stage supplying radio frequency energy to the antenna:

(c) 250

Question 139

B-001-017-010
Which of the following is the most powerful equipment the holder of a Basic with Honours certificate can legally operate at full power?

(a) 100 watts carrier power HF transmitter
(b) 200 watts carrier power HF transceiver
(c) 600 watts PEP HF linear amplifier
(d) 160 watts carrier power VHF amplifier

Answer 139

B-001-017-010
Which of the following is the most powerful equipment the holder of a Basic with Honours certificate can legally operate at full power?

(d) 160 watts carrier power VHF amplifier

Question 140

B-001-018-001
What kind of amateur station automatically retransmits the signals of other stations?

(a) Space station control and telemetry link
(b) Repeater station
(c) Remote-control station
(d) Beacon station

Answer 140

B-001-018-001
What kind of amateur station automatically retransmits the signals of other stations?

(b) Repeater station

Question 141

B-001-018-002
An unmodulated carrier may be transmitted only:

(a) if the output to the final RF amplifier is kept under 5W
(b) for brief tests on frequencies below 30 MHz
(c) when transmitting SSB
(d) in frequency bands below 30 MHz

Answer 141

B-001-018-002
An unmodulated carrier may be transmitted only:

(b) for brief tests on frequencies below 30 MHz

Question 142

B-001-018-003
Radiotelephone signals in a frequency band below ____ MHz cannot be automatically retransmitted, unless these signals are received from a station operated by a person qualified to transmit on frequencies below the above frequency:

(a) 29.7 MHz
(b) 50 MHz
(c) 144 MHz
(d) 29.5 MHz

Answer 142

B-001-018-003
Radiotelephone signals in a frequency band below ____ MHz cannot be automatically retransmitted, unless these signals are received from a station operated by a person qualified to transmit on frequencies below the above frequency:

(d) 29.5 MHz

Question 143

B-001-018-004
Which of the following statements is not correct? Radiotelephone signals may be retransmitted:

(a) in the 29.5-29.7 MHz band, when received in a VHF band, from a station operated by a person with only Basic Qualification
(b) in the 50-54 MHz frequency band, when received from a station operated by a person with only Basic Qualification
(c) in the 21 MHz band, when received in a VHF band, from a station operated by a person with only Basic Qualification
(d) in the 144-148 MHz frequency band, when received from a station operated by a person with only Basic Qualification

Answer 143

B-001-018-004
Which of the following statements is not correct? Radiotelephone signals may be retransmitted:

(c) in the 21 MHz band, when received in a VHF band, from a station operated by a person with only Basic Qualification

Question 144

B-001-019-001
When operating on frequencies below 148 MHz:

(a) the frequency stability must be comparable to crystal control
(b) the bandwidth for any emission must not exceed 3 kHz
(c) the frequency stability of the transmitter must be at least two parts per million over a period of one hour
(d) an overmodulation indicator must be used

Answer 144

B-001-019-001
When operating on frequencies below 148 MHz:

(a) the frequency stability must be comparable to crystal control

Question 145

B-001-019-002
A reliable means to prevent or indicate overmodulation must be employed at an amateur station if:

(a) radiotelephony is used
(b) DC input power to the anode or collector circuit of the final RF stage is in excess of 250 watts
(c) radiotelegraphy is used
(d) persons other than the holder of the authorization use the station

Answer 145

B-001-019-002
A reliable means to prevent or indicate overmodulation must be employed at an amateur station if:

(a) radiotelephony is used

Question 146

B-001-019-003
An amateur station using radiotelephony must install a device for indicating or preventing:

(a) overmodulation
(b) resonance
(c) antenna power
(d) plate voltage

Answer 146

B-001-019-003
An amateur station using radiotelephony must install a device for indicating or preventing:

(a) overmodulation

Question 147

B-001-019-004
The maximum percentage of modulation permitted in the use of radiotelephony by an amateur station is:

(a) 75 percent
(b) 50 percent
(c) 100 percent
(d) 90 percent

Answer 147

B-001-019-004
The maximum percentage of modulation permitted in the use of radiotelephony by an amateur station is:

(c) 100 percent

Question 148

B-001-019-005
All amateur stations, regardless of the mode of transmission used, must be equipped with:

(a) a DC power meter
(b) an overmodulation indicating device
(c) a reliable means of determining the operating radio frequency
(d) a dummy antenna

Answer 148

B-001-019-005
All amateur stations, regardless of the mode of transmission used, must be equipped with:

(c) a reliable means of determining the operating radio frequency

Question 149

B-001-019-006
The maximum percentage of modulation permitted in the use of radiotelephony by an amateur station is:

(a) 90 percent
(b) 75 percent
(c) 100 percent
(d) 50 percent

Answer 149

B-001-019-006
The maximum percentage of modulation permitted in the use of radiotelephony by an amateur station is:

(c) 100 percent

Question 150

B-001-020-001
What type of messages may be transmitted to an amateur station in a foreign country?

(a) Messages of any type, if the foreign country allows third-party communications with Canada
(b) Messages that are not religious, political, or patriotic in nature
(c) Messages of a technical nature or personal remarks of relative unimportance
(d) Messages of any type

Answer 150

B-001-020-001
What type of messages may be transmitted to an amateur station in a foreign country?

(c) Messages of a technical nature or personal remarks of relative unimportance

Question 151

B-001-020-002
The operator of an amateur station shall ensure that:

(a) communications are exchanged only with commercial stations
(b) all communications are conducted in secret code
(c) communications are limited to messages of a technical or personal nature
(d) charges are properly applied to all third-party communications

Answer 151

B-001-020-002
The operator of an amateur station shall ensure that:

(c) communications are limited to messages of a technical or personal nature

Question 152

B-001-020-003
Which of the following is not a provision of the ITU Radio Regulations which apply to Canadian radio amateurs?

(a) It is forbidden to transmit international messages on behalf of third parties, unless those countries make special arrangements
(b) Radiocommunications between countries shall be forbidden, if the administration of one of the countries objects
(c) Transmissions between countries shall not include any messages of a technical nature, or remarks of a personal character
(d) Administrations shall take such measures as they judge necessary to verify the operational and technical qualifications of amateurs

Answer 152

B-001-020-003
Which of the following is not a provision of the ITU Radio Regulations which apply to Canadian radio amateurs?

(c) Transmissions between countries shall not include any messages of a technical nature, or remarks of a personal character

Question 153

B-001-020-004
The ITU Radio Regulations limit those radio amateurs, who have not demonstrated proficiency in Morse code, to frequencies above:

(a) 1.8 MHz
(b) 3.5MHz
(c) none of the other answers
(d) 28 MHz

Answer 153

B-001-020-004
The ITU Radio Regulations limit those radio amateurs, who have not demonstrated proficiency in Morse code, to frequencies above:

(c) none of the other answers

Question 154

B-001-020-005
In addition to complying with the Radiocommunication Act and Regulations, Canadian radio amateurs must also comply with the regulations of the:

(a) American Radio Relay League
(b) Radio Amateurs of Canada Inc.
(c) International Telecommunication Union
(d) International Amateur Radio Union

Answer 154

B-001-020-005
In addition to complying with the Radiocommunication Act and Regulations, Canadian radio amateurs must also comply with the regulations of the:

(c) International Telecommunication Union

Question 155

B-001-021-001
In which International Telecommunication Union Region is Canada?

(a) Region 4
(b) Region 3
(c) Region 1
(d) Region 2

Answer 155

B-001-021-001
In which International Telecommunication Union Region is Canada?

(d) Region 2

Question 156

B-001-021-002
A Canadian radio amateur, operating his station in the state of Florida, is subject to which frequency band limits?

(a) ITU Region 2
(b) Those applicable to US radio amateurs
(c) ITU Region 3
(d) ITU Region 1

Answer 156

B-001-021-002
A Canadian radio amateur, operating his station in the state of Florida, is subject to which frequency band limits?

(b) Those applicable to US radio amateurs

Question 157

B-001-021-003
A Canadian radio amateur, operating his station 7 kilometres (4 miles) offshore from the coast of Florida, is subject to which frequency band limits?

(a) Those applicable to Canadian radio amateurs
(b) Those applicable to US radio amateurs
(c) ITU Region 1
(d) ITU Region 2

Answer 157

B-001-021-003
A Canadian radio amateur, operating his station 7 kilometres (4 miles) offshore from the coast of Florida, is subject to which frequency band limits?

(b) Those applicable to US radio amateurs

Question 158

B-001-021-004
Australia, Japan, and Southeast Asia are in which ITU Region?

(a) Region 1
(b) Region 2
(c) Region 4
(d) Region 3

Answer 158

B-001-021-004
Australia, Japan, and Southeast Asia are in which ITU Region?

(d) Region 3

Question 159

B-001-021-005
Canada is located in ITU Region:

(a) Region 1
(b) Region 3
(c) Region 2
(d) Region 4

Answer 159

B-001-021-005
Canada is located in ITU Region:

(c) Region 2

Question 160

B-001-022-001
Which of these statements is not correct?

(a) An accredited examiner may recover the cost of administering an examination
(b) The fee for taking an examination for an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate at an Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada office is $5 per qualification
(c) An accredited volunteer examiner must hold an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic, Advanced, and Morse code qualifications
(d) The fee for taking an examination for an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate at an Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada office is $20 per qualification

Answer 160

B-001-022-001
Which of these statements is not correct?

(b) The fee for taking an examination for an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate at an Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada office is $5 per qualification

Question 161

B-001-022-002
Which of the following statements is not correct?

(a) A disabled candidate, taking a Morse code sending test, may be allowed to recite the examination text in Morse code sounds
(b) Examinations for disabled candidates may be given orally, or tailored to the candidate’s ability to complete the examination
(c) An accredited examiner may recover the cost of administering an examination.
(d) A disabled candidate must pass a normal amateur radio certificate examination before being granted any qualification

Answer 161

B-001-022-002
Which of the following statements is not correct?

(d) A disabled candidate must pass a normal amateur radio certificate examination before being granted any qualification

Question 162

B-001-022-003
The fee for taking examinations for amateur radio operator certificates by an accredited volunteer examiner is:

(a) always $20 per qualification
(b) to be negotiated between examiner and candidate
(c) always free of charge
(d) always $20 per visit regardless of the number of examinations

Answer 162

B-001-022-003
The fee for taking examinations for amateur radio operator certificates by an accredited volunteer examiner is:

(b) to be negotiated between examiner and candidate

Question 163

B-001-022-004
The fee for taking amateur radio certificate examinations at an Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada office is:

(a) $20 per visit, regardless of the number of qualification examinations
(b) no charge for qualification examinations
(c) $5 per qualification examination
(d) $20 per qualification

Answer 163

B-001-022-004
The fee for taking amateur radio certificate examinations at an Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada office is:

(d) $20 per qualification

Question 164

B-001-022-005
Which of the following statements is false?

(a) A candidate who fails a written examination for lack of reading skills may be given an oral examination
(b) A candidate who fails a written examination due to not usually speaking English or French may be given an oral examination
(c) A candidate with insufficient knowledge of English or French may be accompanied by an interpreter
(d) An examiner may request medical evidence from a practicing medical physician before accommodating testing

Answer 164

B-001-022-005
Which of the following statements is false?

(c) A candidate with insufficient knowledge of English or French may be accompanied by an interpreter

Question 165

B-001-023-001
Which of these statements about the installation or modification of an antenna structure is not correct?

(a) A radio amateur must follow Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s antenna siting procedures.
(b) Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada expects radio amateurs to address community concerns in a responsible manner
(c) A radio amateur may erect any size antenna structure without consulting neighbours or the local land-use authority
(d) Prior to an installation, for which community concerns could be raised, radio amateurs may be required to consult with their land-use authority

Answer 165

B-001-023-001
Which of these statements about the installation or modification of an antenna structure is not correct?

(c) A radio amateur may erect any size antenna structure without consulting neighbours or the local land-use authority

Question 166

B-001-023-002
Who has authority over antenna installations including antenna masts and towers?

(a) The person planning to use the tower or their spouse
(b) The Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
(c) The local municipal government
(d) The majority of neighbours residing within a distance of three times the proposed antenna structure height

Answer 166

B-001-023-002
Who has authority over antenna installations including antenna masts and towers?

(b) The Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development

Question 167

B-001-023-003
If you are planning to install or modify an antenna system under what conditions may you not be required to contact land use authorities to determine public consultation requirements?

(a) In a rural area
(b) When the structure is part of an amateur radio antenna
(c) When an exclusion criterion defined by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada applies
(d) When transmitting will only be done at low power

Answer 167

B-001-023-003
If you are planning to install or modify an antenna system under what conditions may you not be required to contact land use authorities to determine public consultation requirements?

(c) When an exclusion criterion defined by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada applies

Question 168

B-001-023-004
The land use authority has not established a process for public consultation for antenna systems. The radio amateur planning to install or modify an antenna system:

(a) can proceed with their project without public consultation
(b) must implement a public consultation process of their own design
(c) must wait for the land use authority to develop a public consultation process
(d) must fulfill the public consultation requirements set out in Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s Default Public Consultation Process unless the land use authority excludes their type of proposal from consultation or it is excluded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s process

Answer 168

B-001-023-004
The land use authority has not established a process for public consultation for antenna systems. The radio amateur planning to install or modify an antenna system:

(d) must fulfill the public consultation requirements set out in Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s Default Public Consultation Process unless the land use authority excludes their type of proposal from consultation or it is excluded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s process

Question 169

B-001-023-005
Which is not an element of the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Public Consultation Process for antenna systems?

(a) Providing written notice
(b) Addressing relevant questions comments and concerns
(c) Providing an opportunity for the public to respond regarding measures to address reasonable and relevant concerns
(d) Participating in public meetings on the project

Answer 169

B-001-023-005
Which is not an element of the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Public Consultation Process for antenna systems?

(d) Participating in public meetings on the project

Question 170

B-001-023-006
The Default Public Consultation Process for antenna systems requires proponents to address:

(a) all questions, comments and concerns raised
(b) comments reported in media reporting on the proposal
(c) reasonable and relevant concerns provided in writing within the 30 day public comment period
(d) opposition to the project

Answer 170

B-001-023-006
The Default Public Consultation Process for antenna systems requires proponents to address:

(c) reasonable and relevant concerns provided in writing within the 30 day public comment period

Question 171

B-001-023-007
Where a municipality has developed a public consultation process which of the following options best describes all circumstances when public consultation may not be required?

(a) Exclusions listed in the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Client Procedures Circular on Radiocommunications and Broadcasting Antenna Systems CPC-2-0-03
(b) Exclusions listed in either CPC-2-0-03 or the Local land use authority process
(c) Exclusions defined in the Local land use authority process
(d) Exclusions listed in both CPC-2-0-03 and the Local land use authority process

Answer 171

B-001-023-007
Where a municipality has developed a public consultation process which of the following options best describes all circumstances when public consultation may not be required?

(b) Exclusions listed in either CPC-2-0-03 or the Local land use authority process

Question 172

B-001-023-008
Where the proponent and a stakeholder other than the general public reach an impasse over a proposed antenna system the final decision will:

(a) be made by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
(b) be postponed until those in dispute reach an agreement
(c) be made by the municipality in which the antenna is to be built
(d) be made by a majority vote of those residing within a radius of three times the antenna structure height

Answer 172

B-001-023-008
Where the proponent and a stakeholder other than the general public reach an impasse over a proposed antenna system the final decision will:

(a) be made by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Question 173

B-001-023-009
In general, what is the tallest amateur radio antenna system excluded from the requirement to consult with the land use authority and the public where there is a land use authority defined public consultation process?

(a) 10m
(b) the taller of the height exclusion in the land use authority public consultation process and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s antenna siting procedures
(c) 15m
(d) 21m

Answer 173

B-001-023-009
In general, what is the tallest amateur radio antenna system excluded from the requirement to consult with the land use authority and the public where there is a land use authority defined public consultation process?

(b) the taller of the height exclusion in the land use authority public consultation process and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s antenna siting procedures

Question 174

B-001-023-010
Where a land use authority or municipality has established a public consultation process for antenna systems, who determines how public consultation should take place?

(a) Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
(b) The person planning to erect an antenna structure
(c) The provincial government
(d) The municipality or local land use authority

Answer 174

B-001-023-010
Where a land use authority or municipality has established a public consultation process for antenna systems, who determines how public consultation should take place?

(d) The municipality or local land use authority

Question 175

B-001-024-001
What organization has published safety guidelines for the maximum limits of RF energy near the human body?

(a) Canadian Standards Association
(b) Environment Canada
(c) Health Canada
(d) Transport Canada

Answer 175

B-001-024-001
What organization has published safety guidelines for the maximum limits of RF energy near the human body?

(c) Health Canada

Question 176

B-001-024-002
What is the purpose of the Safety Code 6?

(a) It gives RF exposure limits for the human body
(b) It lists all RF frequency allocations for interference protection
(c) It sets transmitter power limits for interference protection
(d) It sets antenna height limits for aircraft protection

Answer 176

B-001-024-002
What is the purpose of the Safety Code 6?

(a) It gives RF exposure limits for the human body

Question 177

B-001-024-003
According to Safety Code 6, what frequencies cause us the greatest risk from RF energy?

(a) 30 to 300 MHz
(b) 300 to 3000 MHz
(c) Above 1500 MHz
(d) 3 to 30 MHz

Answer 177

B-001-024-003
According to Safety Code 6, what frequencies cause us the greatest risk from RF energy?

(a) 30 to 300 MHz

Question 178

B-001-024-004
Why is the limit of exposure to RF the lowest in the frequency range of 30 MHz to 300 MHz, according to Safety Code 6?

(a) There are more transmitters operating in this range
(b) The human body absorbs RF energy the most in this range
(c) There are fewer transmitters operating in this range
(d) Most transmissions in this range are for a longer time

Answer 178

B-001-024-004
Why is the limit of exposure to RF the lowest in the frequency range of 30 MHz to 300 MHz, according to Safety Code 6?

(b) The human body absorbs RF energy the most in this range

Question 179

B-001-024-005
According to Safety Code 6, what is the maximum safe power output to the antenna of a hand-held VHF or UHF radio?

(a) 10 watts
(b) Not specified
(c) 25 watts
(d) 125 milliwatts

Answer 179

B-001-024-005
According to Safety Code 6, what is the maximum safe power output to the antenna of a hand-held VHF or UHF radio?

(b) Not specified

Question 180

B-001-024-006
Which of the following statements is not correct?

(a) Maximum exposure levels of RF fields to the general population, in the frequency range 10 to 300 MHz, is 28 V/m RMS (E-field)
(b) Permissible exposure levels of RF fields decreases as frequency is decreased below 10 MHz
(c) Permissible exposure levels of RF fields increases as frequency is increased from 300 MHz to 1.5 GHz
(d) Permissible exposure levels of RF fields increases as frequency is decreased from 10 MHz to 1 MHz

Answer 180

B-001-024-006
Which of the following statements is not correct?

(b) Permissible exposure levels of RF fields decreases as frequency is decreased below 10 MHz

Question 181

B-001-024-007
The permissible exposure levels of RF fields:

(a) decreases, as frequency is decreased below 10 MHz
(b) increases, as frequency is increased from 10 MHz to 300 MHz
(c) decreases, as frequency is increased above 300 MHz
(d) increases, as frequency is increased from 300 MHz to 1.5 GHz

Answer 181

B-001-024-007
The permissible exposure levels of RF fields:

(d) increases, as frequency is increased from 300 MHz to 1.5 GHz

Question 182

B-001-024-008
Which statement is not correct?

(a) Antenna gain, distance, transmitter power and frequency are all factors which influence the electric field strength and a person’s exposure to radio energy.
(b) Safety Code 6 uses different units for the magnetic field strength and the electric field strength when stating limits
(c) Safety Code 6 specifies lower exposure limits for the general public in uncontrolled areas than it does for people in controlled areas
(d) hand held transmitters are excluded from Safety Code 6 requirements

Answer 182

B-001-024-008
Which statement is not correct?

(d) hand held transmitters are excluded from Safety Code 6 requirements

Question 183

B-001-024-009
Which statement is correct?

(a) Safety Code 6 regulates the operation of receivers only
(b) Safety Code 6 sets limits for RF exposure from all radio transmitters regardless of power output
(c) The operation of portable transmitting equipment is of no concern in Safety Code 6
(d) Portable transmitters, operating below 1 GHz, with an output power equal to, or less than 7 watts, are exempt from the requirements of Safety Code 6

Answer 183

B-001-024-009
Which statement is correct?

(b) Safety Code 6 sets limits for RF exposure from all radio transmitters regardless of power output

Question 184

B-001-024-010
Which of these statements about Safety Code 6 is false?

(a) Safety Code 6 sets limits for contact currents that could be drawn from ungrounded or poorly grounded objects
(b) Safety Code 6 sets limits in terms of power levels fed into antennas
(c) Safety Code 6 sets limits for induced currents, electrical field strength and magnetic field strength from electromagnetic radiation
(d) Safety Code 6 sets limits for allowable rates at which RF energy is absorbed in the body (Specific Absorption Rate)

Answer 184

B-001-024-010
Which of these statements about Safety Code 6 is false?

(b) Safety Code 6 sets limits in terms of power levels fed into antennas

Question 185

B-001-025-001
In the event of the malfunctioning of a neighbour’s broadcast FM receiver and stereo system, it will be deemed that the affected equipment’s lack of immunity is the cause if the field strength:

(a) at the transmitting location is below the radio amateur’s maximum allowable transmitter power
(b) at the transmitting location is above 100 watts
(c) on the premises of the affected equipment is below Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s specified immunity criteria
(d) near the affected equipment is above Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s specified immunity criteria

Answer 185

B-001-025-001
In the event of the malfunctioning of a neighbour’s broadcast FM receiver and stereo system, it will be deemed that the affected equipment’s lack of immunity is the cause if the field strength:

(c) on the premises of the affected equipment is below Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s specified immunity criteria

Question 186

B-001-025-002
In the event of interference to a neighbour’s television receiver, according to EMCAB-2 it will be deemed that a radio amateur’s transmission is the cause of the problem if the field strength:

(a) near the TV is below Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s specified immunity criteria
(b) at the transmitting location is below the radio amateur’s maximum allowable transmitter power
(c) at the transmitting location is above the radio amateur’s maximum allowable transmitter power
(d) on the neighbour’s premises is above Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s specified immunity criteria

Answer 186

B-001-025-002
In the event of interference to a neighbour’s television receiver, according to EMCAB-2 it will be deemed that a radio amateur’s transmission is the cause of the problem if the field strength:

(d) on the neighbour’s premises is above Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s specified immunity criteria

Question 187

B-001-025-003
Which of the following is defined in EMCAB-2 as “any device, machinery or equipment, other than radio apparatus, the use or functioning of which is, or can be, adversely affected by radiocommunication emissions”?

(a) Cable television converters
(b) Audio and video recorders
(c) Radio-sensitive equipment
(d) Broadcast receivers

Answer 187

B-001-025-003
Which of the following is defined in EMCAB-2 as “any device, machinery or equipment, other than radio apparatus, the use or functioning of which is, or can be, adversely affected by radiocommunication emissions”?

(c) Radio-sensitive equipment

Question 188

B-001-025-004
According to EMCAB-2 which of the following types of equipment is not included in the list of field strength criteria for resolution of immunity complaints?

(a) Broadcast receivers
(b) Broadcast transmitters
(c) Associated equipment
(d) Radio-sensitive equipment

Answer 188

B-001-025-004
According to EMCAB-2 which of the following types of equipment is not included in the list of field strength criteria for resolution of immunity complaints?

(b) Broadcast transmitters