E C I T C A R P Amateur Radio Operator Certificate Examination Basic Qualification 2017-08-20
To pass this exam, you must correctly answer 70 out of 100 questions
Exam Number: 156570
1.
(B-003-011-010) The input power to the final stage of your transmitter is 200 watts and the output is 125 watts. What has happened to the remaining power?
2.
A.
It has been used to provide positive feedback
B.
It has been dissipated TEST as heat loss
C.
It has been used to provide greater efficiency
D.
It has been used to provide negative feedback
(B-005-012-008)
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A coil and an air-spaced capacitor are arranged to form a resonant circuit. The resonant frequency will remain the same if we:
3.
A.
add a resistor to the circuit
B.
wind more turns on the coil
C.
insert Mylar sheets between the plates of the capacitor
D.
increase the area of plates in the capacitor
(B-006-010-008) Which of the following transmission lines will give the best match to the base of a quarter-wave ground-plane antenna?
4.
A.
300 ohms balanced transmission line
B.
300 ohms coaxial cable
C.
75 ohms balanced transmission line
D.
50 ohms coaxial cable
(B-006-013-002) What is a delta loop antenna?
A.
An antenna system made of three vertical antennas, arranged in a triangular shape
B.
A large copper ring or wire loop, used in direction finding
C.
An antenna made from several triangular coils of wire on an insulating form
D.
An antenna whose elements are each a three sided loop whose total length is approximately one electrical wavelength
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5.
(B-006-006-008) To obtain efficient transfer of power from a transmitter to an antenna, it is important that there is a:
6.
A.
proper method of balance
B.
high load impedance
C.
low load resistance
D.
matching of impedance
(B-007-003-007)
TEST
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The distance from the transmitter to the nearest point where the sky wave returns to the Earth is called the:
7.
A.
angle of radiation
B.
maximum usable frequency
C.
skip zone
D.
skip distance
(B-004-001-006) Which of the following is not amplified by an amplifier?
8.
A.
Voltage
B.
Resistance
C.
Current
D.
Power
(B-003-020-009) Why should you make sure that no one can touch an open wire transmission line while you are transmitting with it?
A.
Because contact might cause a short circuit and damage the transmitter
B.
Because contact might cause spurious emissions
C.
Because contact might break the transmission line
D.
Because high-voltage radio energy might burn the person
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9.
(B-001-009-003) What is your responsibility as a station owner?
10.
A.
You are responsible for the proper operation of the station in accordance with the regulations
B.
You must be present whenever the station is operated
C.
TEST You must allow another amateur to operate your station upon request
D.
You must notify Industry Canada if another amateur acts as the control operator
(B-001-003-005)
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Which of the following is not correct? The Minister may suspend an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate:
11.
A.
Where the certificate was obtained through misrepresentation
B.
Where the holder has contravened the Radiocommunication Act, its Regulations, or the terms and conditions of the certificate
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
(B-004-003-003) The three leads from a PNP transistor are named:
12.
A.
collector, source and drain
B.
gate, source and drain
C.
drain, base and source
D.
collector, emitter and base
(B-003-021-009) If you operate your amateur station with indoor antennas, what precautions should you take when you install them?
A.
Locate the antennas as far away as possible from living spaces that will be occupied while you are operating
B.
Position the antennas parallel to electrical power wires to take advantage of parasitic effects
C.
Locate the antennas close to your operating position to minimize transmission line length
D.
Position the antennas along the edge of a wall where it meets the floor or ceiling to reduce parasitic radiation
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13.
(B-001-021-002) A Canadian radio amateur, operating his station in the state of Florida, is subject to which frequency band limits?
14.
A.
Those applicable to US radio amateurs
B.
ITU Region 3
C.
ITU Region 2
D.
ITU Region 1
(B-001-019-006)
TEST
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The maximum percentage of modulation permitted in the use of radiotelephony by an amateur station is:
15.
A.
90 percent
B.
50 percent
C.
100 percent
D.
75 percent
(B-002-006-009) What does "RST 579" mean in a Morse code contact?
16.
A.
Your signal is perfectly readable, moderately strong, and with perfect tone
B.
Your signal is perfectly readable, weak strength, and with perfect tone
C.
Your signal is barely readable, moderately strong, and with faint ripple
D.
Your signal is fairly readable, fair strength, and with perfect tone
(B-003-006-006) In a single sideband transmitter, the output of the variable frequency oscillator is connected to the __________.
A.
linear amplifier
B.
antenna
C.
mixer
D.
balanced modulator
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17.
(B-001-004-003) Holders of which one of the following certificates may be issued an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate?
18.
A.
Canadian Restricted Operator Certificate - Maritime (ROC-M)
B.
Canadian Restricted Operator Certificate - Aeronautical (ROC-A)
C.
TEST Canadian Radiocommunication Operator General Certificate Maritime (RGMC)
D.
Canadian Restricted Operator's Certificate - Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC)
(B-007-006-005)
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What is one way to determine if the maximum usable frequency (MUF) is high enough to support 28 MHz propagation between your station and western Europe?
19.
A.
Listen for signals from 20-metre beacon stations
B.
Listen for signals from 10-metre beacon stations
C.
Listen for WWVH time signals on 20 MHz
D.
Listen for signals from 39-metre broadcast stations
(B-003-015-006) How would you modulate a 2 meter FM transceiver to produce packet-radio emissions?
20.
A.
Connect a keyboard to the transceiver's microphone input
B.
Connect a terminal-node controller to the transceiver's microphone input
C.
Connect a DTMF key pad to the transceiver's microphone input
D.
Connect a terminal-node controller to interrupt the transceiver's carrier wave
(B-001-024-001) What organization has published safety guidelines for the maximum limits of RF energy near the human body?
A.
Health Canada
B.
Transport Canada
C.
Canadian Standards Association
D.
Environment Canada
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21.
(B-003-014-010) An antenna changeover switch in a transmitter-receiver combination is necessary:
22.
A.
to prevent RF currents entering the receiver circuits
B.
to allow more than one transmitter to be used
C.
TEST so that one antenna can be used for transmitter and receiver
D.
to change antennas for operation on other frequencies
(B-006-007-004)
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What electromagnetic wave polarization does a half-wavelength antenna have when it is perpendicular to the Earth's surface?
23.
A.
Circular
B.
Horizontal
C.
Parabolical
D.
Vertical
(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?
24.
A.
Basic with Honours
B.
Basic and Morse code
C.
Basic and Advanced
D.
Basic, Advanced and Morse code
(B-005-003-004) Which electrical circuit will have no current?
A.
A closed circuit
B.
A short circuit
C.
An open circuit
D.
A complete circuit
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25.
(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:
26.
A.
at the transmitting location is above the radio amateur's maximum allowable transmitter power
B.
on the neighbour's premises TEST is above Industry Canada's specified immunity criteria
C.
near the TV is below Industry Canada's specified immunity criteria
D.
at the transmitting location is below the radio amateur's maximum allowable transmitter power
(B-006-005-011)
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The type of transmission line best suited to operating at a high standing wave ratio is:
27.
A.
300 ohm twin-lead
B.
75 ohm twin-lead
C.
600 ohm open wire line
D.
coaxial line
(B-003-009-002) In a Yagi 3 element directional antenna, the ________ is the longest radiating element.
28.
A.
reflector
B.
driven element
C.
boom
D.
director
(B-003-003-008) In a frequency modulation receiver, the __________ is located between the limiter and the audio frequency amplifier.
A.
speaker or headphones
B.
local oscillator
C.
intermediate frequency amplifier
D.
frequency discriminator
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29.
(B-003-001-001) A low pass filter in an HF station is most effective when connected:
30.
A.
as close as possible to the antenna tuner output
B.
midway between the transceiver and antenna
C.
as close as possible toTEST the antenna
D.
as close as possible to the transceiver output
(B-001-002-007)
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The Amateur Radio Operator Certificate should be:
31.
A.
retained at the address provided to Industry Canada
B.
retained in a safety deposit box
C.
retained in the radio amateur's vehicle
D.
retained on the radio amateur's person
(B-007-002-002) What type of solar radiation is most responsible for ionization in the outer atmosphere?
32.
A.
Ultraviolet
B.
Ionized particles
C.
Thermal
D.
Microwave
(B-002-001-011) FM repeater operation on the 2 metre band uses one frequency for transmission and one for reception. The difference in frequency between the transmit and receive frequency is normally:
A.
600 kHz
B.
800 kHz
C.
1 000 kHz
D.
400 kHz
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33.
(B-006-003-003) What are some reasons not to use parallel-conductor transmission line?
34.
A.
You must use an impedance-matching device with your transceiver, and it does not work very well with a high SWR
B.
It is difficult to make atTEST home, and it does not work very well with a high SWR
C.
It does not work well when tied down to metal objects, and it cannot operate under high power
D.
It does not work well when tied down to metal objects, and you should use a balun and may have to use an impedance-matching device with your transceiver
(B-005-008-009)
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You add a 9 dB gain amplifier to your 2 watt handheld. What is the power output of the combination?
35.
A.
20 watts
B.
18 watts
C.
11 watts
D.
16 watts
(B-001-015-008) In Canada, the 20 meter amateur band corresponds in frequency to:
36.
A.
14.000 to 14.350 MHz
B.
15.000 to 15.750 MHz
C.
16.350 to 16.830 MHz
D.
13.500 to 14.000 MHz
(B-006-008-008) At the end of suspended antenna wire, insulators are used. These act to:
A.
prevent any loss of radio waves by the antenna
B.
allow the antenna to be more easily held vertically
C.
increase the effective antenna length
D.
limit the electrical length of the antenna
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37.
(B-007-005-001) How do sunspots change the ionization of the atmosphere?
38.
A.
They have no effect
B.
The more sunspots there are, the greater the ionization
C.
TEST Unless there are sunspots, the ionization is zero
D.
The more sunspots there are, the less the ionization
(B-001-007-005)
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You wish to develop and use a new digital encoding technique to transmit data over amateur radio spectrum. Under what conditions is this permissible?
39.
A.
When it includes sending the amateur station's call sign
B.
When it is used for commercial traffic
C.
When it is used for music streaming content
D.
When the encoding technique is published in the public domain
(B-001-006-003) Which of the following statements is not correct?
40.
A.
A radio amateur may use a linear amplifier to amplify the output of a licence-exempt transmitter outside any amateur radio allocations
B.
A considerate operator does not transmit unnecessary signals
C.
A radio amateur may not operate, or permit to be operated, a radio apparatus which he knows is not performing to the Radiocommunication Regulations
D.
A courteous operator refrains from using offensive language
(B-006-009-007) What is meant by antenna gain?
A.
The numerical ratio of the signal in the forward direction to the signal in the back direction
B.
The power amplifier gain minus the transmission line losses
C.
The numerical ratio relating the radiated signal strength of an antenna to that of another antenna
D.
The numerical ratio of the amount of power radiated by an antenna compared to the transmitter output power
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41.
(B-003-016-001) How much voltage does a standard automobile battery usually supply?
42.
A.
About 12 volts
B.
About 9 volts
C.
About 120 volts
D.
About 240 volts
(B-006-002-003)
TEST
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What kind of antenna transmission line is made of two conductors held apart by insulated rods?
43.
A.
Twin lead in a plastic ribbon
B.
Twisted pair
C.
Coaxial cable
D.
Open wire line
(B-001-013-009) The call sign of an amateur station must be transmitted:
44.
A.
at intervals not greater than three minutes when using voice communications
B.
when requested to do so by the station being called
C.
at intervals not greater than ten minutes when using Morse code
D.
at the beginning and at the end of each exchange of communications and at intervals not greater than 30 minutes
(B-003-010-009) A communications receiver has four filters installed in it, respectively designated as 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 2.4 kHz, and 6 kHz. If you were listening to single sideband, which filter would you utilize?
A.
2.4 kHz
B.
6 kHz
C.
500 Hz
D.
250 Hz
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45.
(B-001-010-001) What is a transmission called that disturbs other communications?
46.
A.
Unidentified transmissions
B.
Transponder signals
C.
Interrupted CW
D.
Harmful interference
(B-003-008-003)
TEST
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In a regulated power supply, the _______________ is between the transformer and the filter.
47.
A.
output
B.
regulator
C.
input
D.
rectifier
(B-001-016-003) Except for one band, the maximum bandwidth of an amateur station's transmission allowed between 7 and 28 MHz is:
48.
A.
20 kHz
B.
15 kHz
C.
6 kHz
D.
30 kHz
(B-001-001-001) Authority to make regulations governing radiocommunications is derived from:
A.
the Radiocommunication Act
B.
the ITU Radio Regulations
C.
the Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service
D.
the Radiocommunication Regulations
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49.
(B-007-008-008) Which of the following is not a scatter mode?
50.
A.
Meteor scatter
B.
Tropospheric scatter
C.
Absorption scatter
D.
Ionospheric scatter
(B-002-003-003)
TEST
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What is simplex operation?
51.
A.
Transmitting one-way communications
B.
Transmitting on one frequency and receiving on another
C.
Transmitting and receiving over a wide area
D.
Transmitting and receiving on the same frequency
(B-005-011-003) A transformer has a 240 volt primary that draws a current of 250 milliamperes from the mains supply. Assuming no losses and only one secondary, what current would be available from the 12 volt secondary?
52.
A.
5 amperes
B.
50 amperes
C.
25 amperes
D.
215 amperes
(B-003-019-003) To protect you against electrical shock, the chassis of each piece of your station equipment should be connected to:
A.
a dummy load
B.
the antenna
C.
insulated shock mounts
D.
a good ground connection
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53.
(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:
54.
A.
250 watts
B.
500 watts
C.
1000 watts
D.
750 watts
(B-004-005-007)
TEST
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In a vacuum tube, the electrode that emits electrons is the __________.
55.
A.
cathode
B.
collector
C.
grid
D.
plate
(B-002-007-005) What is the meaning of the Q signal "QSB"?
56.
A.
A contact is confirmed
B.
Your signal is fading
C.
I have no message
D.
I am busy
(B-001-018-001) What kind of amateur station automatically retransmits the signals of other stations?
A.
Beacon station
B.
Remote-control station
C.
Repeater station
D.
Space station control and telemetry link
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57.
(B-003-012-009) The purpose of a balanced modulator in an SSB transmitter is to:
58.
A.
ensure that the percentage of modulation is kept constant
B.
make sure that the carrier and both sidebands are 180 degrees out of phase
C.
TEST make sure that the carrier and both sidebands are in phase
D.
suppress the carrier and pass on the two sidebands
(B-006-001-010)
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What factors determine the characteristic impedance of a parallel-conductor antenna transmission li ne?
59.
A.
The radius of the conductors and the frequency of the signal
B.
The distance between the centres of the conductors and the radius of the conductors
C.
The distance between the centres of the conductors and the length of the line
D.
The frequency of the signal and the length of the line
(B-003-005-003) In a single sideband and CW receiver, the __________ is connected to the radio frequency amplifier and the local oscillator.
60.
A.
beat frequency oscillator
B.
mixer
C.
filter
D.
product detector
(B-005-001-005) If you have a hand-held transceiver which puts out 500 milliwatts, how many watts would this be?
A.
0.02
B.
0.5
C.
50
D.
5
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61.
(B-002-004-008) If propagation changes during your contact and you notice increasing interference from other activity on the same frequency, what should you do?
62.
A.
Report the interference to your local Amateur Auxiliary Coordinator
B.
Move your contact to another TEST frequency
C.
Tell the interfering stations to change frequency, since you were there first
D.
Increase the output power of your transmitter to overcome the interference
(B-004-002-010)
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In order for a diode to conduct, it must be:
63.
A.
close coupled
B.
forward-biased
C.
reverse-biased
D.
enhanced
(B-006-004-003) If your transmitter and antenna are 15 metres (50 ft) apart, but are connected by 60 metres (200 ft) of RG-58 coaxial cable, what should be done to reduce transmission line loss?
64.
A.
Shorten the excess cable so the transmission line is an odd number of wavelengths long
B.
Shorten the excess cable
C.
Roll the excess cable into a coil which is as small as possible
D.
Shorten the excess cable so the transmission line is an even number of wavelengths long
(B-006-011-011) If the forward gain of a six-element Yagi is about 10 dBi, what would the gain of two of these antennas be if they were "stacked"?
A.
7 dBi
B.
20 dBi
C.
13 dBi
D.
10 dBi
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65.
(B-005-009-009) Three 15 microfarad capacitors are wired in series. The total capacitance of this arrangement is:
66.
A.
45 microfarads
B.
12 microfarads
C.
5 microfarads
D.
18 microfarads
(B-005-004-007)
TEST
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The voltage required to force a current of 4.4 amperes through a resistance of 50 ohms is:
67.
A.
0.220 volt
B.
220 volts
C.
2220 volts
D.
22.0 volts
(B-003-018-005) How little electrical current flowing through the human body can be fatal?
68.
A.
As little as 20 milliamperes
B.
More than 20 amperes
C.
Approximately 10 amperes
D.
Current flow through the human body is never fatal
(B-007-007-001) Which ionospheric region most affects sky-wave propagation on the 6 metre band?
A.
The F2 region
B.
The D region
C.
The F1 region
D.
The E region
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69.
(B-006-012-009) If you were to cut a half wave dipole for 3.75 MHz, what would be its approximate length?
70.
A.
32 meters (105 ft)
B.
45 meters (145 ft)
C.
38 meters (125 ft)
D.
75 meters (245 ft)
(B-008-003-002)
TEST
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If someone tells you that signals from your hand-held transceiver are interfering with other signals on a frequency near yours, what could be the cause?
71.
A.
You need to turn the volume up on your hand-held
B.
You need a power amplifier for your hand-held
C.
Your hand-held is transmitting spurious emissions
D.
Your hand-held has a chirp from weak batteries
(B-003-017-011) You have a very loud low-frequency hum appearing on your transmission. In what part of the transmitter would you first look for the trouble?
72.
A.
The driver circuit
B.
The power supply
C.
The variable-frequency oscillator
D.
The power amplifier circuit
(B-003-004-003) In a CW transmitter, the_________ is between the master oscillator and the power amplifier.
A.
driver/buffer
B.
audio amplifier
C.
power supply
D.
telegraph key
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73.
(B-001-022-005) Which of the following statements is false?
74.
A.
A candidate with insufficient knowledge of English or French may be accompanied by an interpreter
B.
A candidate who fails a written examination for lack of reading skills may be given an oral examination
C.
TEST An examiner may request medical evidence from a practicing medical physician before accommodating testing
D.
A candidate who fails a written examination due to not usually speaking English or French may be given an oral examination
(B-003-007-003)
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In an amateur digital radio system, the transceiver is connected to the ___________.
75.
A.
computer
B.
input/output
C.
scanner
D.
modem
(B-007-001-010) Reception of high frequency (HF) radio waves beyond 4000 km is generally made possible by:
76.
A.
ground wave
B.
ionospheric wave
C.
surface wave
D.
skip wave
(B-002-009-011) To set your station clock accurately to UTC, you could receive the most accurate time off the air from _______?
A.
Your local radio station
B.
Your local television station
C.
CHU, WWV or WWVH
D.
A non-directional beacon station
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77.
(B-005-006-001) Why would a large size resistor be used instead of a smaller one of the same resistance?
78.
A.
For greater power dissipation
B.
For better response time
C.
TEST For a higher current gain
D.
For less impedance in the circuit
(B-001-023-001)
E C I T C A R P
Which of these statements about the installation or modification of an antenna structure is not correct?
79.
A.
A radio amateur must follow Industry Canada's antenna siting procedures.
B.
Prior to an installation, for which community concerns could be raised, radio amateurs may be required to consult with their land-use authority
C.
Industry Canada expects radio amateurs to address community concerns in a responsible manner
D.
A radio amateur may erect any size antenna structure without consulting neighbours or the local land-use authority
(B-008-004-010) An interfering signal from a transmitter is found to have a frequency of 57 MHz (TV Channel 2 is 54 - 60 MHz). This signal could be the:
80.
A.
seventh harmonic of an 80 metre transmission
B.
second harmonic of a 10 metre transmission
C.
third harmonic of a 15 metre transmission
D.
crystal oscillator operating on its fundamental
(B-008-001-007) You have connected your hand-held VHF transceiver to an outside gain antenna. You now hear a mixture of signals together with different modulation on your desired frequency. What is the nature of this interference?
A.
Harmonic interference from other stations
B.
Audio stage overload interference
C.
Receiver intermodulation interference
D.
Audio stage intermodulation interference
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81.
(B-008-002-011) Stereo amplifiers often have long leads which pick up transmitted signals because they act as:
82.
A.
frequency discriminators
B.
RF attenuators
C.
receiving antennas
D.
transmitting antennas
(B-001-005-004)
TEST
E C I T C A R P
A radio amateur with Basic and Morse code qualifications may install an amateur station for another person:
83.
A.
only if the station is for use on one of the VHF bands
B.
only if the other person is the holder of a valid Amateur Radio Operator Certificate
C.
only if the DC power input to the final stage does not exceed 200 watts
D.
only if the final power input does not exceed 100 watts
(B-005-010-010) What property allows an RF choke coil to have little effect on signals meant to flow through the coil?
84.
A.
Low reactance at high frequencies
B.
Low reactance at low frequencies
C.
High reactance at low frequencies
D.
High reactance at high frequencies
(B-004-004-008) If you wish to reduce the current flowing in a field effect transistor, you could:
A.
increase the reverse bias voltage
B.
increase the forward bias voltage
C.
increase the forward bias gain
D.
decrease the reverse bias voltage
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85.
(B-003-002-001) In a frequency modulation transmitter, the input to the speech amplifier is connected to the:
86.
A.
microphone
B.
modulator
C.
power amplifier
D.
frequency multiplier
(B-007-004-001)
TEST
E C I T C A R P
What effect does the D region of the ionosphere have on lower frequency HF signals in the daytime?
87.
A.
It refracts the radio waves back to Earth
B.
It absorbs the signals
C.
It bends the radio waves out into space
D.
It has little or no effect on 80-metre radio waves
(B-001-012-002) Radiocommunications transmitted by stations other than a broadcasting station may be divulged or used:
88.
A.
during peacetime civil emergencies
B.
if transmitted in English or French
C.
if transmitted by any station using the international Morse code
D.
if it is transmitted by an amateur station
(B-005-002-004) What is the best conductor among the following materials?
A.
carbon
B.
aluminium
C.
silicon
D.
copper
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89.
(B-005-007-005) What is the name for the distance an AC signal travels during one complete cycle?
90.
A.
Wave spread
B.
Waveform
C.
Wavelength
D.
Wave speed
(B-002-002-005)
TEST
E C I T C A R P
What is the Standard International Phonetic for the letter D?
91.
A.
Delta
B.
David
C.
Denmark
D.
Dog
(B-002-005-002) How should you answer a routine Morse code "CQ" call?
92.
A.
Send your call sign four times
B.
Send the other station's call sign twice, followed by "DE", followed by your call sign twice
C.
Send the other station's call sign once, followed by "DE", followed by your call sign four times
D.
Send your call sign followed by your name, station location and a signal report
(B-002-008-009) If you are communicating with another amateur station and hear a station in distress break in, what should you do?
A.
Change to a different frequency so the station in distress may have a clear channel to call for assistance
B.
Continue your communication because you were on frequency first
C.
Immediately cease all transmissions because stations in distress have emergency rights to the frequency
D.
Acknowledge the station in distress and determine its location and what assistance may be needed
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93.
(B-003-013-004) What kind of emission would your FM transmitter produce if its microphone failed to work?
94.
A.
A phase-modulated carrier
B.
An unmodulated carrier
C.
TEST A frequency-modulated carrier
D.
An amplitude-modulated carrier
(B-001-011-001)
E C I T C A R P
Amateur radio stations may communicate:
95.
A.
with any station involved in a real or simulated emergency
B.
with non amateur stations
C.
only with other amateur stations
D.
with anyone who uses international Morse code
(B-001-020-002) The operator of an amateur station shall ensure that:
96.
A.
charges are properly applied to all third-party communications
B.
communications are exchanged only with commercial stations
C.
communications are limited to messages of a technical or personal nature
D.
all communications are conducted in secret code
(B-004-006-001) How do you find a resistor's tolerance rating?
A.
By reading the resistor's colour code
B.
By using a voltmeter
C.
By reading its Baudot code
D.
By using Thevenin's theorem for resistors
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97.
(B-005-005-002) Three resistors, respectively rated at 10, 15 and 20 ohms are connected in parallel across a 6-volt battery. Which statement is true?
98.
A.
The current flowing through the 10 ohm resistance is less than that flowing through the 20 ohm resistance
B.
The current through the 10 ohms, 15 ohms and 20 ohms separate resistances, when added together, equals TEST the total current drawn from the battery
C.
The voltage drop across the 20 ohm resistance is greater than the voltage across the 10 ohm resistance
D.
The voltage drop across each resistance added together equals 6 volts
(B-008-005-004)
E C I T C A R P
What should be the impedance of a low pass filter as compared to the impedance of the transmission line into which it is inserted?
99.
A.
Substantially higher
B.
Substantially lower
C.
About the same
D.
Twice the transmission line impedance
(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:
100.
A.
messages that are handled within a local network
B.
all messages received from Canadian stations
C.
messages originated from Canadian Forces Affiliate Radio Service (CFARS)
D.
messages addressed to points within Canada
(B-005-013-008) Potential difference is measured by means of:
A.
an ohmmeter
B.
a wattmeter
C.
a voltmeter
D.
an ammeter
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