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!

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

T5C14:

What is the proper abbreviation for megahertz?

mHz
mhZ
Mhz
MHz

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

T7C11:

What is a disadvantage of air core coaxial cable when compared to foam or solid dielectric types?

It has more loss per foot
It cannot be used for VHF or UHF antennas
It requires special techniques to prevent water absorption
It cannot be used at below freezing temperatures

T7A06:

What device converts the RF input and output of a transceiver to another band?

High-pass filter
Low-pass filter
Transverter
Phase converter

T5D14:

What happens to current at the junction of two components in parallel?

It divides between them dependent on the value of the components
It is the same in both components
Its value doubles
Its value is halved

T0C04:

What factors affect the RF exposure of people near an amateur station antenna?

Frequency and power level of the RF field
Distance from the antenna to a person
Radiation pattern of the antenna
All of these choices are correct

T7D06:

Which of the following might damage a multimeter?

Measuring a voltage too small for the chosen scale
Leaving the meter in the milliamps position overnight
Attempting to measure voltage when using the resistance setting
Not allowing it to warm up properly

T5B11:

What is the amount of change, measured in decibels (dB), of a power increase from 20 watts to 200 watts?

10 dB
12 dB
18 dB
28 dB

T5A13:

In which type of circuit is current the same through all components?

Series
Parallel
Resonant
Branch

T6C06:

What is component 6 in figure T2?

Resistor
Capacitor
Regulator IC
Transistor

T1F05:

What method of call sign identification is required for a station transmitting phone signals?

Send the call sign followed by the indicator RPT
Send the call sign using a CW or phone emission
Send the call sign followed by the indicator R
Send the call sign using only a phone emission

T6D06:

What component is commonly used to change 120V AC house current to a lower AC voltage for other uses?

Variable capacitor
Transformer
Transistor
Diode

T8C06:

How is access to some IRLP nodes accomplished?

By obtaining a password that is sent via voice to the node
By using DTMF signals
By entering the proper internet password
By using CTCSS tone codes

T1C01:

For which license classes are new licenses currently available from the FCC?

Novice, Technician, General, Advanced
Technician, Technician Plus, General, Advanced
Novice, Technician Plus, General, Advanced
Technician, General, Amateur Extra

T0B04:

Which of the following is an important safety precaution to observe when putting up an antenna tower?

Wear a ground strap connected to your wrist at all times
Insulate the base of the tower to avoid lightning strikes
Look for and stay clear of any overhead electrical wires
All of these choices are correct

T0A10:

What can happen if a lead-acid storage battery is charged or discharged too quickly?

The battery could overheat, give off flammable gas, or explode
The voltage can become reversed
The memory effect will reduce the capacity of the battery
All of these choices are correct

T2A08:

What is the meaning of the procedural signal "CQ"?

Call on the quarter hour
A new antenna is being tested (no station should answer)
Only the called station should transmit
Calling any station

T2C09:

Are amateur station control operators ever permitted to operate outside the frequency privileges of their license class?

No
Yes, but only when part of a FEMA emergency plan
Yes, but only when part of a RACES emergency plan
Yes, but only if necessary in situations involving the immediate safety of human life or protection of property

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

T1E03:

Who must designate the station control operator?

The station licensee
The FCC
The frequency coordinator
The ITU

T6A08:

What electrical component is used to connect or disconnect electrical circuits?

Magnetron
Switch
Thermistor
All of these choices are correct

T7B01:

What can you do if you are told your FM handheld or mobile transceiver is over-deviating?

Talk louder into the microphone
Let the transceiver cool off
Change to a higher power level
Talk farther away from the microphone

T2B11:

Which Q signal indicates that you are changing frequency?

QRU
QSY
QSL
QRZ

T8D03:

Which of the following devices is used to provide data to the transmitter when sending automatic position reports from a mobile amateur radio station?

The vehicle speedometer
A WWV receiver
A connection to a broadcast FM sub-carrier receiver
A Global Positioning System receiver

T8A04:

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

AM
SSB
PSK
FM

T4B07:

What does the term "RIT" mean?

Receiver Input Tone
Receiver Incremental Tuning
Rectifier Inverter Test
Remote Input Transmitter

T3B08:

What are the frequency limits of the VHF spectrum?

30 to 300 kHz
30 to 300 MHz
300 to 3000 kHz
300 to 3000 MHz

T3C08:

What causes tropospheric ducting?

Discharges of lightning during electrical storms
Sunspots and solar flares
Updrafts from hurricanes and tornadoes
Temperature inversions in the atmosphere

T1A09:

Who selects a Frequency Coordinator?

The FCC Office of Spectrum Management and Coordination Policy
The local chapter of the Office of National Council of Independent Frequency Coordinators
Amateur operators in a local or regional area whose stations are eligible to be repeater or auxiliary stations
FCC Regional Field Office

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

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

T1B04:

Which amateur band are you using when your station is transmitting on 146.52 MHz?

2 meter band
20 meter band
14 meter band
6 meter band

T8B04:

What mode of transmission is commonly used by amateur radio satellites?

SSB
FM
CW/data
All of these choices are correct

T6B01:

What class of electronic components uses a voltage or current signal to control current flow?

Capacitors
Inductors
Resistors
Transistors