General Test

Question 1

G1A06
Which of the following applies when the FCC rules designate the amateur service as a secondary user on a band?

Answer 1

Amateur stations must not cause harmful interference to primary users and must accept interference from primary users

Question 2

G1B05
Which of the following one-way transmissions are permitted?

Answer 2

Transmissions to assist with learning the International Morse code

Question 3

G1C08
What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for RTTY or data emission transmitted at frequencies below 28 MHz?

Answer 3

300 baud

Question 4

G1D10
What is the minimum age that one must be to qualify as an accredited Volunteer Examiner?

Answer 4

18 years

Question 5

G1E06
The frequency allocations of which ITU region apply to radio amateurs operating in North and South America?

Answer 5

Region 2

Question 6

G4A10
What is the function of an electronic keyer?

Answer 6

B. Automatic generation of dots and dashes for CW operation

Question 7

G4B06
What is an advantage of a digital multimeter as compared to an analog multimeter?

Answer 7

Higher precision

Question 8

G4C02
Which of the following could be a cause of interference covering a wide range of frequencies?

Answer 8

Arcing at a poor electrical connection

Question 9

G4D04
What does an S meter measure?

Answer 9

Received signal strength

Question 10

G4E05
Which of the following most limits an HF mobile installation?

Answer 10

Efficiency of the electrically short antenna

Question 11

G8A09
What type of modulation is used by FT8?

Answer 11

8-tone frequency shift keying

Question 12

G8B01
Which mixer input is varied or tuned to convert signals of different frequencies to an intermediate frequency (IF)?

Answer 12

Local oscillator

Question 13

G8C09
Which is true of mesh network microwave nodes?

Answer 13

If one node fails, a packet may still reach its target station via an alternate node

Question 14

G7A03
Which type of rectifier circuit uses two diodes and a center-tapped transformer?

Answer 14

Full-wave

Question 15

G7B11
For which of the following modes is a Class C power stage appropriate for amplifying a modulated signal?

Answer 15

FM

Question 16

G7C06
Which of the following is an advantage of a digital signal processing (DSP) filter compared to an analog filter?

Answer 16

A wide range of filter bandwidths and shapes can be created

Question 17

G2A01
Which mode is most commonly used for voice communications on frequencies of 14 MHz or higher?

Answer 17

Upper sideband

Question 18

G2B07
Which of the following complies with commonly accepted amateur practice when choosing a frequency on which to initiate a call?

Answer 18

Follow the voluntary band plan

Question 19

G2C07
When sending CW, what does a “C” mean when added to the RST report?

Answer 19

Chirpy or unstable signal

Question 20

G2D03
What procedure may be used by Volunteer Monitors to localize a station whose continuous carrier is holding a repeater on in their area?

Answer 20

Compare beam headings on the repeater input from their home locations with that of other Volunteer Monitors

Question 21

G2E12
Which of the following describes Winlink?

Answer 21

A. An amateur radio wireless network to send and receive email on the internet
B. A form of Packet Radio
C. A wireless network capable of both VHF and HF band operation
D. All of the above

Question 22

G3A03
Approximately how long does it take the increased ultraviolet and X-ray radiation from a solar flare to affect radio propagation on Earth?

Answer 22

8 minutes

Question 23

G3B05
How does the ionosphere affect radio waves with frequencies below the MUF and above the LUF?

Answer 23

They are refracted back to Earth

Question 24

G3C01
Which ionospheric region is closest to the surface of Earth?

Answer 24

The D region

Question 25

G5A03
Which of the following is opposition to the flow of alternating current in an inductor?

Answer 25

Reactance

Question 26

G5B03
How many watts of electrical power are consumed if 400 VDC is supplied to an 800-ohm load?

Answer 26

200 watts

Question 27

G5C12
What is the capacitance of a 20-microfarad capacitor connected in series with a 50-microfarad capacitor?

Answer 27

14.3 microfarads

Question 28

G6A01
What is the minimum allowable discharge voltage for maximum life of a standard 12-volt lead-acid battery?

Answer 28

10.5 volts

Question 29

G6B11
What is an SMA connector?

Answer 29

A small threaded connector suitable for signals up to several GHz

Question 30

G9A02
What is the relationship between high standing wave ratio (SWR) and transmission line loss?

Answer 30

High SWR increases loss in a lossy transmission line

Question 31

G9B06
Where should the radial wires of a ground-mounted vertical antenna system be placed?

Answer 31

On the surface or buried a few inches below the ground

Question 32

G9C04
How does antenna gain in dBi compare to gain stated in dBd for the same antenna?

Answer 32

Gain in dBi is 2.15 dB higher

Question 33

G9D11
Which of the following is a disadvantage of multiband antennas?

Answer 33

They have poor harmonic rejection

Question 34

G0A03
How can you determine that your station complies with FCC RF exposure regulations?

Answer 34

A. By calculation based on FCC OET Bulletin 65
B. By calculation based on computer modeling
C. By measurement of field strength using calibrated equipment
D. All these choices are correct

Question 35

35 G0B09
Which of the following is true of an emergency generator installation?

Answer 35

A. The generator should be operated in a well-ventilated area