Technician Class: 2018–2022
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Technician Class Practice Test

Select the most correct answer for each question, then submit your practice test to check your score. This practice test randomly pulls one question from each topic in the Technician pool.

Good Luck!


T9A07:

What is a disadvantage of using a handheld VHF transceiver, with its integral antenna, inside a vehicle?

Signals might not propagate well due to the shielding effect of the vehicle
It might cause the transceiver to overheat
The SWR might decrease, decreasing the signal strength
All of these choices are correct

T6A10:

Which of the following battery types is rechargeable?

Nickel-metal hydride
Lithium-ion
Lead-acid gel-cell
All of these choices are correct

T3A12:

How might fog and light rain affect radio range on the 10 meter and 6 meter bands?

Fog and rain absorb these wavelength bands
Fog and light rain will have little effect on these bands
Fog and rain will deflect these signals
Fog and rain will increase radio range

T1D01:

With which countries are FCC-licensed amateur radio stations prohibited from exchanging communications?

Any country whose administration has notified the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) that it objects to such communications
Any country whose administration has notified the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) that it objects to such communications
Any country engaged in hostilities with another country
Any country in violation of the War Powers Act of 1934

T1A08:

Which of the following entities recommends transmit/receive channels and other parameters for auxiliary and repeater stations?

Frequency Spectrum Manager appointed by the FCC
Volunteer Frequency Coordinator recognized by local amateurs
FCC Regional Field Office
International Telecommunications Union

T6B10:

Which of the following could be the primary gain-producing component in an RF power amplifier?

Transformer
Transistor
Reactor
Resistor

T7D02:

What is the correct way to connect a voltmeter to a circuit?

In series with the circuit
In parallel with the circuit
In quadrature with the circuit
In phase with the circuit

T8C07:

What is meant by Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) as used in amateur radio?

A set of rules specifying how to identify your station when linked over the internet to another station
A set of guidelines for contacting DX stations during contests using internet access
A technique for measuring the modulation quality of a transmitter using remote sites monitored via the internet
A method of delivering voice communications over the internet using digital techniques

T3C10:

Which of the following bands may provide long distance communications during the peak of the sunspot cycle?

6 or 10 meter bands
23 centimeter band
70 centimeter or 1.25 meter bands
All of these choices are correct

T2A07:

What is meant by "repeater offset?"

The difference between a repeater's transmit frequency and its receive frequency
The repeater has a time delay to prevent interference
The repeater station identification is done on a separate frequency
The number of simultaneous transmit frequencies used by a repeater

T9B06:

Which of the following connectors is most suitable for frequencies above 400 MHz?

A UHF (PL-259/SO-239) connector
A Type N connector
An RS-213 connector
A DB-25 connector

T5B07:

If a frequency display calibrated in megahertz shows a reading of 3.525 MHz, what would it show if it were calibrated in kilohertz?

0.003525 kHz
35.25 kHz
3525 kHz
3,525,000 kHz

T0A03:

In the United States, what is connected to the green wire in a three-wire electrical AC plug?

Neutral
Hot
Equipment ground
The white wire

T5A10:

Which term describes the rate at which electrical energy is used?

Resistance
Current
Power
Voltage

T6C09:

What is component 4 in figure T2?

Variable inductor
Double-pole switch
Potentiometer
Transformer
Circuit Diagram

T3B05:

How does the wavelength of a radio wave relate to its frequency?

The wavelength gets longer as the frequency increases
The wavelength gets shorter as the frequency increases
There is no relationship between wavelength and frequency
The wavelength depends on the bandwidth of the signal

T4B05:

Which of the following would reduce ignition interference to a receiver?

Change frequency slightly
Decrease the squelch setting
Turn on the noise blanker
Use the RIT control

T4A10:

What is the source of a high-pitched whine that varies with engine speed in a mobile transceiver's receive audio?

The ignition system
The alternator
The electric fuel pump
Anti-lock braking system controllers

T5D03:

What formula is used to calculate resistance in a circuit?

Resistance (R) equals voltage (E) multiplied by current (I)
Resistance (R) equals voltage (E) divided by current (I)
Resistance (R) equals voltage (E) added to current (I)
Resistance (R) equals voltage (E) minus current (I)

T7C08:

What instrument other than an SWR meter could you use to determine if a feed line and antenna are properly matched?

Voltmeter
Ohmmeter
Iambic pentameter
Directional wattmeter

T2B06:

What type of tones are used to control repeaters linked by the Internet Relay Linking Project (IRLP) protocol?

DTMF
CTCSS
EchoLink
Sub-audible

T0C13:

If the averaging time for exposure is 6 minutes, how much power density is permitted if the signal is present for 3 minutes and absent for 3 minutes rather than being present for the entire 6 minutes?

3 times as much
1/2 as much
2 times as much
There is no adjustment allowed for shorter exposure times

T5C02:

What is the basic unit of capacitance?

The farad
The ohm
The volt
The henry

T6D04:

Which of the following displays an electrical quantity as a numeric value?

Potentiometer
Transistor
Meter
Relay

T1F11:

Which of the following is a requirement for the issuance of a club station license grant?

The trustee must have an Amateur Extra class operator license grant
The club must have at least four members
The club must be registered with the American Radio Relay League
All of these choices are correct

T0B05:

What is the purpose of a gin pole?

To temporarily replace guy wires
To be used in place of a safety harness
To lift tower sections or antennas
To provide a temporary ground

T1E11:

Who does the FCC presume to be the control operator of an amateur station, unless documentation to the contrary is in the station records?

The station custodian
The third-party participant
The person operating the station equipment
The station licensee

T8D14:

What is an electronic keyer?

A device for switching antennas from transmit to receive
A device for voice activated switching from receive to transmit
A device that assists in manual sending of Morse code
An interlock to prevent unauthorized use of a radio

T2C11:

What is meant by the term "check," in reference to a formal traffic message?

The number of words or word equivalents in the text portion of the message
The value of a money order attached to the message
A list of stations that have relayed the message
A box on the message form that indicates that the message was received and/or relayed

T7B10:

What might be a problem if you receive a report that your audio signal through the repeater is distorted or unintelligible?

Your transmitter is slightly off frequency
Your batteries are running low
You are in a bad location
All of these choices are correct

T8B05:

What is a satellite beacon?

The primary transmit antenna on the satellite
An indicator light that shows where to point your antenna
A reflective surface on the satellite
A transmission from a satellite that contains status information

T8A04:

Which type of modulation is most commonly used for VHF and UHF voice repeaters?

AM
SSB
PSK
FM

T7A10:

What device increases the low-power output from a handheld transceiver?

A voltage divider
An RF power amplifier
An impedance network
All of these choices are correct

T1B02:

Which amateur radio stations may make contact with an amateur radio station on the International Space Station (ISS) using 2 meter and 70 cm band frequencies?

Only members of amateur radio clubs at NASA facilities
Any amateur holding a Technician or higher-class license
Only the astronaut's family members who are hams
Contacts with the ISS are not permitted on amateur radio frequencies

T1C02:

Who may select a desired call sign under the vanity call sign rules?

Only a licensed amateur with a General or Amateur Extra class license
Only a licensed amateur with an Amateur Extra class license
Only a licensed amateur who has been licensed continuously for more than 10 years
Any licensed amateur