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Amateur Radio Question PoolsNew! View the differences between the 2008 Extra question pool and the previous pool. Technician Class Question PoolPrev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NextT8A01 What information is included in an FCC declaration of a temporary state of communication emergency? (97.401(b)) A list of organizations authorized to use radio communications in the affected area A list of amateur frequency bands to be used in the affected area Any special conditions and rules to be observed during the emergency An operating schedule for authorized amateur emergency stations T8A02 Under what conditions are amateur stations allowed to communicate with stations operating in other radio services? (97.111(a)) When communicating with the space shuttle When specially authorized by the FCC, or in an actual emergency When communicating with stations in the Citizens Radio Service When a commercial broadcast station is reporting news during a natural disaster T8A03 What should you do if you are in contact with another station and an emergency call is heard? Tell the calling station that the frequency is in use Direct the calling station to the nearest emergency net frequency Disregard the call and continue with your contact Stop your contact immediately and take the emergency call T8A04 What are the restrictions on amateur radio communications after the FCC has declared a communications emergency? The emergency declaration prohibits all communications There are no restrictions if you have a special emergency certification You must avoid those frequencies dedicated to supporting the emergency unless you are participating in the relief effort Only military stations are allowed to use the amateur radio frequencies during an emergency T8A05 What is one reason for using tactical call signs such as "command post" or "weather center" during an emergency? They help to keep the general public informed They are more efficient and help coordinate public-service communications They are required by the FCC They increase goodwill and sound professional T8A06 What is legally required to restrict a frequency to emergency-only communication? (97.401(b)) An FCC declaration of a communications emergency Determination by the designated net manager for an emergency net Authorization by an ARES/RACES emergency coordinator A Congressional declaration of intent T8A07 Who has the exclusive use of a frequency if the FCC has not declared a communication emergency? Any net station that has traffic The station first occupying the frequency Individuals passing health and welfare communications No station has exclusive use in this circumstance T8A08 What should you do if you hear someone reporting an emergency? Report the station to the FCC immediately Assume the emergency is real and act accordingly Ask the other station to move to a different frequency Tell the station to call the police on the telephone T8A09 What is an appropriate way to initiate an emergency call on amateur radio? Yell as loudly as you can into the microphone Ask if the frequency is in use and wait for someone ogive you permission to go ahead before proceeding Declare a communications emergency Say ''Mayday, Mayday, Mayday'' followed by ''any station come in please'' and identify your station T8A10 What are the penalties for making a false emergency call? You could have your license revoked You could be fined a large sum of money You could be sent to prison All of these answers are correct T8A11 What type of communications has priority at all times in the Amateur Radio Service? (97.101(c)) Repeater communications Emergency communications Simplex communications Third-party communications T8A12 When must priority be given to stations providing emergency communications? (97.101(c)) Only when operating under RACES Only when an emergency has been declared Any time a net control station is on the air At all times and on all frequencies T8B01 What can you do to be prepared for an emergency situation where your assistance might be needed? Check at least twice a year to make sure you have all of your emergency response equipment and know where it is Make sure you have a way to run your equipment if there is a power failure in your area Participate in drills that test your ability to set up and operate in the field All of these answers are correct T8B02 When may you use your amateur station to transmit a "SOS" or ''MAYDAY'' signal? (97.403) Only when you are transmitting from a ship at sea Only at 15 and 30 minutes after the hour When there is immediate threat to human life or property When the National Weather Service has announced a weather warning T8B03 What is the primary function of RACES in relation to emergency activities? RACES organizations are restricted to serving local, state,and federal government emergency management agencies RACES supports agencies like the Red Cross, Salvation Army, and National Weather Service RACES supports the National Traffic System RACES is a part of the National Emergency Warning System T8B04 What is the primary function of ARES in relation to emergency activities? ARES organizations are restricted to serving local, state,and federal government emergency management agencies ARES supports agencies like the Red Cross, Salvation Army, and National Weather Service ARES groups work only with local school districts ARES supports local National Guard units T8B05 What organization must you register with before you can participate in RACES activities? (97.407(a)) A local amateur radio club A local racing organization The responsible civil defense organization The Federal Communications Commission T8B06 What is necessary before you can join an ARES group? You are required to join the ARRL You must have an amateur radio license You must have an amateur radio license and have Red Cross CPR training You must register with a civil defense organization T8B07 What could be used as an alternate source of power to operate radio equipment during emergencies? The battery in a car or truck A bicycle generator A portable solar panel All of these answers are correct T8B08 When can you use non-amateur frequencies or equipment to call for help in a situation involving immediate danger to life or property? (97.403, 97) Never; your license only allows you to use the frequencies authorized to your class of license In a genuine emergency you may use any means at your disposal to call for help on any frequency When you have permission from the owner of the set When you have permission from a police officer on the scene T8B09 Why should casual conversation between stations during a public service event be avoided? Such chatter is often interesting to bystanders Other listeners might overhear personal information Idle chatter may interfere with important traffic You might have to change batteries more often T8B10 What should you do if a reporter asks to use your amateur radio transceiver to make a news report? Allow the use but give your call sign every 10 minutes Advise them that the FCC prohibits such use Tell them it is OK as long as you do not receive compensation Tell the reporter that you must approve the material beforehand T8B11 When can you use a modified amateur radio transceiver to transmit on the local fire department frequency? (97.403, 97) When you are helping the Fire Department raise money Only when the Fire Department is short of regular equipment In a genuine emergency you may use any means at your disposal to call for help on any frequency When the local Fire Chief has given written permission T8C01 Which type of traffic has the highest priority? Emergency traffic Priority traffic Health and welfare traffic Routine traffic T8C02 What type of messages should not be transmitted over amateur radio frequencies during emergencies? Requests for supplies Personal information concerning victims A schedule of relief operators Estimates of how much longer the emergency will last T8C03 What should you do to minimize disruptions to an emergency traffic net once you have checked in? Whenever the net frequency is quiet, announce your call sign and location Move 5 kHz away from the net's frequency and use high power to ask other hams to keep clear of the net frequency Do not transmit on the net frequency until asked to do so by the net control station Wait until the net frequency is quiet, then ask for any emergency traffic for your area T8C04 What is one thing that must be included when passing emergency messages? The call signs of all the stations passing the message The name of the person originating the message A status report The message title T8C05 What is one way to reduce the chances of casual listeners overhearing sensitive emergency traffic? Pass messages using a non-voice mode such as packet radio or Morse code Speak as rapidly as possible to reduce your on-air time Spell out every word using phonetics Restrict transmission of messages to the hours between midnight and 4:00 AM T8C06 What is of primary importance for a net control station? A dual-band transceiver A network card A strong and clear signal The ability to speak several languages T8C07 What should the net control station do if someone breaks in with emergency traffic? Ask them to wait until the roll has been called Stop all net activity until the emergency has been handled Ask the station to call the local police and then resume normal net activities Ask them to move off your net frequency immediately T8C08 What should you do if a large scale emergency has just occurred and no net control station is available? Wait until the assigned net control station comes on the air and pass your traffic when called Transmit a call for help and hope someone will hear you Open the emergency net immediately and ask for check-ins Listen to the local NOAA weather broadcast to find out how long the emergency will last T8C09 What is the preamble of a message? The first paragraph of the message text The message number The priority handling indicator for the message The information needed to track the message as it passes through the amateur radio traffic handling system T8C10 What is meant by the term "check" in reference to a message? The check is a count of the number of words in the message The check is the value of a money order attached to the message The check is a list of stations that have relayed the message The check is a box on the message form that tells you themes sage was received T8C11 What is the recommended guideline for the maximum number of words to be included in the text of an emergency message? 10 words 25 words 50 words 75 words |
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