Basic Flashcards
Authority to make regulations governing radiocommunications is derived from:
A. the Radiocommunication Regulations
B. the Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service
C. the ITU Radio Regulations
D. the Radiocommunication Act
the Radiocommunication Act
Authority to make “Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service” is derived from:
A. the Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service
B. the ITU Radio Regulations
C. the Radiocommunication Act
D. the Radiocommunication Regulations
the Radiocommunication Act
The Department that is responsible for the administration of the Radiocommunication Act is:
A. Industry Canada
B. Transport Canada
C. Communications Canada
D. National Defence
Industry Canada
The “amateur radio service” is defined in:
A. the Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service
B. the FCC’s Part 97 rules
C. the Radiocommunication Regulations
D. the Radiocommunication Act
the Radiocommunication Regulations
What must you do to notify your mailing address changes?
A. Contact Industry Canada and provide details of your address change
B. Telephone your local club, and give them your new address
C. Contact an accredited examiner and provide details of your address change
D. Write amateur organizations advising them of your new address, enclosing your certificate
Contact Industry Canada and provide details of your address change
An Amateur Radio Operator Certificate is valid for:
A. one year
B. life
C. five years
C. three years
life
Whenever a change of address is made:
A. Industry Canada must be advised of any change in postal address
B. Industry Canada must be notified within 14 days of operation at the new address
C. the station shall not be operated until a change of address card is forwarded to Industry Canada
D. within the same province, there is no need to notify Industry Canada
Industry Canada must be advised of any change in postal address
The Amateur Radio Operator Certificate:
A. must be retained at the station
B. must be put on file
C. must be kept in a safe place
D. must be kept on the person to whom it is issued
must be retained at the station
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. 24
B. 72
C. 48
D. 12
48
The fee for an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate is:
A. $10
B. $24
C. free
D. $32
free
The Amateur Radio Operator Certificate should be:
A. retained in the radio amateur’s vehicle
B. retained at the address provided to Industry Canada
C.retained in a safety deposit box
D. retained on the radio amateur’s person
retained at the address provided to Industry Canada
Out of amateur band transmissions:
A. must be identified with your call sign
B. are permitted
C. are permitted for short tests only
D. are prohibited - penalties could be assessed to the control operator
are prohibited - penalties could be assessed to the control operator
If an amateur pretends there is an emergency and transmits the word “MAYDAY”, what is this called?
A. An emergency test transmissio
B. Nothing special: “MAYDAY” has no meaning in an emergency
C. False or deceptive signals
D. traditional greeting in May
False or deceptive signals
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 of $1 000
D. a fine, not exceeding $5 000, or a prison term of one year, or both
a fine, not exceeding $5000, or a prison term of one year, or both
What government document states the offences and penalties for non compliance of the rules governing radiocommunications?
A. The Official Radio Rules of Canada
B. The Radiocommunications Regulations
C. The Radiocommunications Law Reform Act of 2002
D. The Radiocommunication Act
The Radiocommunication Act
Which of the following is not correct? The Minister may suspend an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate:
A. Where the holder has failed to comply with a request to pay fees or interest due
B. With no notice, or opportunity to make representation thereto
C. Where the holder has contravened the Radiocommunication Act, its Regulations, or the terms and conditions of the certificate
D. Where the certificate was obtained through misrepresentation
With no notice, or opportunity to make representation thereto
Which of the following statements is not correct?
A. In executing a warrant, a radio inspector shall not use force, unless accompanied by a peace officer, and force is authorized
B. The person in charge of a place entered by a radio inspector shall give the inspector information that the inspector requests
C. A radio inspector may enter a dwelling without the consent of the occupant and without a warrant
D. Where entry is refused, and is necessary to perform his duties under the Act, a radio inspector may obtain a warrant
A radio inspector may enter a dwelling without the consent of the occupant and without a warrant
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
There are no age limits
Which examination must be passed before an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate is issued?
A. Basic
B. Personality test
C. Morse code
D. Advanced
Basic
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 (ROCMC)
C. Canadian Restricted Operator Certificate - Aeronautical (ROC-A) Canadian
D. Radiocommunication Operator General Certificate Maritime (RGMC)
Canadian Radiocommunication Operator General Certificate Maritime (RGMC)
After an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with basic qualifications is issued, the holder may be examined for additional qualifications in the following order:
A. any order
B. Morse code after passing the Advanced
C. Morse code after passing the Basic with Honours
D. Advanced after passing Morse code
any order
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.
5 w.p.m.
The holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with the Basic Qualification is authorized to operate the following stations:
A. any authorized station except stations authorized in the amateur, aeronautical or maritime services
B. a station authorized in the amateur service
C. a station authorized in the aeronautical service
D. a station authorized in the maritime service
a station authorized in the amateur service
What conditions must candidates to amateur radio certification meet?
A. Be at least 14 years of age and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
B. Have a valid address in Canada
C. Be a Canadian citizen
D. Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Have a valid address in Canada
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. if the transmitter of a station, for which a radio authorization is to be applied for, is type approved and crystal controlled
B. if the other person is the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate to operate in the amateur radio service
C. pending the granting of a radio authorization, if the apparatus covers the amateur and commercial frequency bands
D. pending the granting of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate if the apparatus covers the amateur frequency bands only
if the other person is the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificateto operate in the amateur radio service
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. Morse code with Honours qualification
C. Basic qualification
D. Advanced qualification
Advanced qualification
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
not install, place in operation, modify, repair, maintain, or permit the operation of the radio apparatus
A radio amateur with Basic and Morse code qualifications may install an amateur station for another person:
A. only if the station is for use on one of the VHF bands
B. only if the DC power input to the final stage does not exceed 200 watts
C. only if the other person is the holder of a valid Amateur Radio Operator Certificate
D. only if the final power input does not exceed 100 watts
only if the other person is the holder of a valid Amateur Radio Operator Certificate
An amateur radio station with a maximum input power to the final stage of 2 watts:
A. must be operated by a person with an Amateur Certificate and call sign
B. must be licensed by Industry Canada
C. need not be licensed in isolated areas only
D. is exempt from regulatory control by Industry Canada
must be operated by a person with an Amateur Certificate and call sign
An amateur station may be used to communicate with:
A. any stations which are identified for special contests
B. armed forces stations during special contests and training exercises
C. any station transmitting in the amateur bands
D. stations operated under similar authorizations
stations operated under similar authorizations
Which of the following statements is not correct?
A. A radio amateur may not operate, or permit to be operated, a radio apparatus which he knows is not performing to the Radiocommunication Regulations
B. A radio amateur may use a linear amplifier to amplify the output of a licence-exempt transmitter outside any amateur radio allocations
C. A considerate operator does not transmit unnecessary signals
D. A courteous operator refrains from using offensive language
A radio amateur may use a linear amplifier to amplify the output of a licence-exempt transmitter outside any amateur radio allocations
Which of the following statements is not correct? A person may operate radio apparatus, authorized in the amateur service:
A. on aeronautical, marine or land mobile frequencies
B. only where the person complies with the Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service
C. only where the apparatus is maintained within the performance standards set by Industry Canada regulations and policies
D. except for the amplification of the output power of licence-exempt radio apparatus operating outside authorized amateur radio service allocations
on aeronautical, marine or land mobile frequencies
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 equipment has a RF power output of 2 watts or less
B. The equipment is used in remote areas north of 60 degrees latitude
C. The radio is certified under the proper Radio Standard Specification for use in Canada and licensed by Industry Canada on the specified frequencies
D. The radio operator has a Restricted Operator’s Certificate
The radio is certified under the proper Radio Standard Specification for use in Canada and licensed by Industry Canada on the specified frequencies
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
Business planning
When is a radio amateur allowed to broadcast information to the general public?
A. Only when broadcasts last longer than 15 minutes
B. Never
C. Only when the operator is being paid
D. Only when broadcasts last less than 1 hour
Never
When may false or deceptive amateur signals or communications be transmitted?
A. When you need to hide the meaning of a message for secrecy
B. Never
C. When operating a beacon transmitter in a “fox hunt” exercise
D. When playing a harmless “practical joke”
Never
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
Broadcasts intended for the general public
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 the encoding technique is published in the public domain
B. When it is used for music streaming content
C. When it is used for commercial traffic
D. When it includes sending the amateur station’s call sign
When the encoding technique is published in the public domain
When may an amateur station in two-way communication transmit an encoded message?
A. When transmitting above 450 MHz
B. Only when the encoding or cipher is not secret
C. During a declared communications emergency
D. During contests
Only when the encoding or cipher is not secret
What are the restrictions on the use of abbreviations or procedural signals in the amateur service?
A. Only “10 codes” are permitted
B. They may be used if the signals or codes are not secret
C. There are no restrictions
D. They are not permitted because they obscure the meaning of a message to government monitoring stations
They may be used if the signals or codes are not secret
What should you do to keep you station from retransmitting music or signals from a non-amateur station?
A. Speak closer to the microphone to increase your signal strength
B. Adjust your transceiver noise blanker
C. Turn down the volume of background audio
D. Turn up the volume of your transmitter
Turn down the volume of background audio
The transmission of a secret code by the operator of an amateur station:
A. is not permitted
B. is permitted for contests
C. must be approved by Industry Canada
D. is permitted for third-party traffic
is not permitted
A radio amateur may be engaged in communication which include the transmission of:
A. radiocommunication in support of industrial, business, or professional activities
B. commercially recorded material
C. Q signals
D. programming that originates from a broadcasting undertaking
Q signals
In the amateur radio service, business communications:
A. are permitted on some bands
B. are only permitted if they are for the safety of life or immediate protection of property
C. are not prohibited by regulation
D. are not permitted under any circumstance
are not permitted under any circumstance
Where may the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate operate an amateur radio station in Canada?
A. Only at the address shown on Industry Canada records
B. Anywhere in your call sign prefix area
C. Anywhere in Canada
D. Anywhere in Canada during times of emergency
Anywhere in Canada
Which type of station may transmit one-way communications?
A. HF station
B. VHF station
C. Beacon station
D. Repeater station
Beacon station
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 Industry Canada
C. at the address which is on record at Industry Canada and at one other location
D. at the address which is on record at Industry Canada and in two mobiles
at any location in Canada
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 qualification
B. Basic with Honours qualification
C. Basic and Advanced qualifications
D. Basic and Morse code qualifications
Basic and Advanced qualifications
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
Basic and Advanced
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 and Morse code
B. Basic, Advanced and Morse code
C. Basic and Advanced
D. Basic with Honours
Basic and Advanced
Who is responsible for the proper operation of an amateur station?
A. Only the control operator
B. Both the control operator and the station owner
C. Only the station owner who is the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate
D. The person who owns the station equipment
Both the control operator and the station owner
If you transmit from another amateur’s station, who is responsible for its proper operation?
A. Both of you
B. You
C. The station owner, unless the station records show that you were the control operator at the time
D. The station owner
Both of you
What is your responsibility as a station owner?
A. You must notify Industry Canada if another amateur acts as the control operator
B. You are responsible for the proper operation of the station in accordance with the regulations
C. You must allow another amateur to operate your station upon request
D. You must be present whenever the station is operated
You are responsible for the proper operation of the station in accordance with the regulations
Who may be the control operator of an amateur station?
A. Any person over 21 years of age with Basic and Morse code qualifications
B. Any person over 21 years of age
C. Any qualified amateur chosen by the station owner
D. Any person over 21 years of age with a Basic Qualification
Any qualified amateur chosen by the station owner
When must an amateur station have a control operator?
A. Only when training another amateur
B. Whenever the station is transmitting
C. A control operator is not needed
D. Whenever the station receiver is operated
Whenever the station is transmitting
Why can’t family members without qualifications transmit using your amateur station if they are alone with your equipment?
A. They must first know how to use the right abbreviations and Q signals
B. They must first know the right frequencies and emission modes for transmitting
C. They must hold suitable amateur radio qualifications before they are allowed to be control operators
D. They must not use your equipment without your permission
They must hold suitable amateur radio qualifications before they are allowed to be control operators
When an amateur station is transmitting, where must its control operator be?
A. At the station’s control point
B. Anywhere in the same building as the transmitter
C. At the station’s entrance, to control entry to the room
D. Anywhere within 50 km of the station location
At the station’s control point
The owner of an amateur station may:
A. permit anyone to use the station without restrictions
B. permit anyone to use the station and take part in communications
C. permit any person to operate the station under the supervision and in the presence of the holder of the amateur operator certificate
D. permit anyone to take part in communications only if prior written permission is received from Industry Canada
permit any person to operate the station under the supervision and in the presence of the holder of the amateur operator certificate
Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Any person may operate a station in the amateur radio service
B. Any person may operate an amateur station under supervision, and in the presence of, a person holding appropriate qualifications
C. A person, holding only Basic Qualification, may operate another station on 14.2 MHz
D. Radio amateurs may permit any person to operate the station without supervision
Any person may operate an amateur station under supervision, and in the presence of, a person holding appropriate qualifications
What is a transmission called that disturbs other communications?
A. Transponder signals
B. Unidentified transmissions
C. Harmful interference
D. Interrupted CW
Harmful interference
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
Never
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 only allowed to use the frequency band during emergencies
B. Amateurs must increase transmitter power to overcome any interference caused by primary users
C. Amateurs are allowed to use the frequency band only if they do not cause interference to primary users
D. Nothing special: all users of a frequency band have equal rights to operate
Amateurs are allowed to use the frequency band only if they do not cause interference to primary users
What rule applies if two amateurs want to use the same frequency?
A. The station operator with a lower power output must yield the frequency to the station with a higher power output
B. Station operators in ITU Regions 1 and 3 must yield the frequency to stations in ITU Region 2
C. Both station operators have an equal right to operate on the frequency
D. The station operator with a lesser qualification must yield the frequency to an operator of higher qualification
Both station operators have an equal right to operate on the frequency
What name is given to a form of interference that seriously degrades, obstructs or repeatedly interrupts a radiocommunication service?
A. Adjacent interference
B. Disruptive interference
C. Harmful interference
D. Intentional interference
Harmful interference
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 amateur station operator may continue to operate and the necessary steps can be taken when the amateur operator can afford it
D. the Minister may require that the necessary steps for the prevention of the interference be taken by the radio amateur
the Minister may require that the necessary steps for the prevention of the interference be taken by the radio amateur
