E1 Questions
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Answer: D
When using a transceiver that displays the carrier frequency of phone signals, which of the following displayed frequencies represents the lowest frequency at which a properly adjusted LSB emission will be totally within the band?
AThe exact lower band edge
B300 Hz above the lower band edge
C1 kHz above the lower band edge
D3 kHz above the lower band edge
Answer: C
What is the highest legal carrier frequency on the 20-meter band for transmitting a 2.8 kHz wide USB data signal?
A14.0708 MHz
B14.1002 MHz
C14.1472 MHz
D14.3490 MHz
Answer: C
May an Extra class operator answer the CQ of a station on 3.601 MHz LSB phone?
AYes, the entire signal will be inside the SSB allocation for Extra class operators
BYes, the displayed frequency is within the 75-meter phone band segment
CNo, the sideband components will extend beyond the edge of the phone band segment
DNo, US stations are not permitted to use phone emissions below 3.610 MHz
E1A05Rule 97.5
Answer: CWho must be in physical control of the station apparatus of an amateur station aboard any vessel or craft that is documented or registered in the United States?
AOnly a person with an FCC Marine Radio license grant
BOnly a person named in an amateur station license grant
CAny person holding an FCC issued amateur license or who is authorized for alien reciprocal operation
DAny person named in an amateur station license grant or a person holding an unrestricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
Answer: B
What is the required transmit frequency of a CW signal for channelized 60 meter operation?
AAt the lowest frequency of the channel
BAt the center frequency of the channel
CAt the highest frequency of the channel
DOn any frequency where the signal’s sidebands are within the channel
Answer: C
What is the maximum power permitted on the 2200-meter band?
A50 watts PEP (peak envelope power)
B100 watts PEP (peak envelope power)
C1 watt EIRP (equivalent isotropic radiated power)
D5 watts EIRP (equivalent isotropic radiated power)
E1A08Rule 97.219
Answer: BIf a station in a message forwarding system inadvertently forwards a message that is in violation of FCC rules, who is primarily accountable for the rules violation?
AThe control operator of the packet bulletin board station
BThe control operator of the originating station
CThe control operators of all the stations in the system
DThe control operators of all the stations in the system not authenticating the source from which they accept communications
Answer: D
Except in some parts of Alaska, what is the maximum power permitted on the 630-meter band?
A50 watts PEP (peak envelope power)
B100 watts PEP (peak envelope power)
C1 watt EIRP (equivalent isotropic radiated power)
D5 watts EIRP (equivalent isotropic radiated power)
E1A10Rule 97.11
Answer: AIf an amateur station is installed aboard a ship or aircraft, what condition must be met before the station is operated?
AIts operation must be approved by the master of the ship or the pilot in command of the aircraft
BThe amateur station operator must agree not to transmit when the main radio of the ship or aircraft is in use
CThe amateur station must have a power supply that is completely independent of the main ship or aircraft power supply
DThe amateur station must operate only in specific segments of the amateur service HF and VHF bands
E1A11Rule 97.5
Answer: BWhat licensing is required when operating an amateur station aboard a US-registered vessel in international waters?
AAny amateur license with an FCC Marine or Aircraft endorsement
BAny FCC-issued amateur license
COnly General class or higher amateur licenses
DAn unrestricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
Answer: A
Which of the following is an acceptable bandwidth for digital voice or slow-scan TV transmissions made on the HF amateur bands?
A3 kHz
B10 kHz
C15 kHz
D20 kHz
E1B03Rule 97.13
Answer: AWithin what distance must an amateur station protect an FCC monitoring facility from harmful interference?
A1 mile
B3 miles
C10 miles
D30 miles
Answer: C
What must the control operator of a repeater operating in the 70-centimeter band do if a radiolocation system experiences interference from that repeater?
AReduce the repeater antenna HAAT (Height Above Average Terrain)
BFile an FAA NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) with the repeater system's ERP, call sign, and six- character grid locator
CCease operation or make changes to the repeater that mitigate the interference
DAll these choices are correct
E1B05Rule 97.3
Answer: CWhat is the National Radio Quiet Zone?
AAn area surrounding the FCC monitoring station in Laurel, Maryland
BAn area in New Mexico surrounding the White Sands Test Area
CAn area surrounding the National Radio Astronomy Observatory
DAn area in Florida surrounding Cape Canaveral
E1B06Rule 97.15
Answer: AWhich of the following additional rules apply if you are erecting an amateur station antenna structure at a site at or near a public use airport?
AYou may have to notify the Federal Aviation Administration and register it with the FCC as required by Part 17 of the FCC rules
BYou may have to enter the height above ground in meters, and the latitude and longitude in degrees, minutes, and seconds on the FAA website
CYou must file an Environmental Impact Statement with the EPA before construction begins
DYou must obtain a construction permit from the airport zoning authority per Part 119 of the FAA regulations
E1B07Rule 97.15
Answer: CTo what type of regulations does PRB-1 apply?
AHomeowners associations
BFAA tower height limits
CState and local zoning
DUse of wireless devices in vehicles
E1B08Rule 97.121
Answer: DWhat limitations may the FCC place on an amateur station if its signal causes interference to domestic broadcast reception, assuming that the receivers involved are of good engineering design?
AThe amateur station must cease operation
BThe amateur station must cease operation on all frequencies below 30 MHz
CThe amateur station must cease operation on all frequencies above 30 MHz
DThe amateur station must avoid transmitting during certain hours on frequencies that cause the interference
E1B09Rule 97.407
Answer: CWhich amateur stations may be operated under RACES rules?
AOnly those club stations licensed to Amateur Extra class operators
BAny FCC-licensed amateur station except a Technician class
CAny FCC-licensed amateur station certified by the responsible civil defense organization for the area served
DOnly stations meeting the FCC Part 97 technical standards for operation during an emergency
E1B10Rule 97.407
Answer: AWhat frequencies are authorized to an amateur station operating under RACES rules?
AAll amateur service frequencies authorized to the control operator
BSpecific segments in the amateur service MF, HF, VHF, and UHF bands
CSpecific local government channels
DAll these choices are correct
E1B11Rule 97.15
Answer: BWhat does PRB-1 require of state and local regulations affecting amateur radio antenna size and structures?
ANo limitations may be placed on antenna size or placement
BReasonable accommodations of amateur radio must be made
CSuch structures must be permitted when use for emergency communications can be demonstrated
DSuch structures must be permitted if certified by a registered professional engineer
E1C02Rule 97.117
Answer: CWhich of the following apply to communications transmitted to amateur stations in foreign countries?
AThird party traffic must be limited to that intended for the exclusive use of government and non- Government Organization (NGOs) involved in emergency relief activities
BAll transmissions must be in English
CCommunications must be limited to those incidental to the purpose of the amateur service and remarks of a personal nature
DAll these choices are correct
Answer: B
How long must an operator wait after filing a notification with the Utilities Technology Council (UTC) before operating on the 2200-meter or 630-meter band?
AOperators must not operate until approval is received
BOperators may operate after 30 days, providing they have not been told that their station is within 1 kilometer of PLC systems using those frequencies
COperators may not operate until a test signal has been transmitted in coordination with the local power company
DOperations may commence immediately, and may continue unless interference is reported by the UTC
Answer: A
What is an IARP?
AA permit that allows US amateurs to operate in certain countries of the Americas
BThe internal amateur radio practices policy of the FCC
CAn indication of increased antenna reflected power
DA forecast of intermittent aurora radio propagation
Answer: B
Under what situation may a station transmit third party communications while being automatically controlled?
ANever
BOnly when transmitting RTTY or data emissions
COnly when transmitting SSB or CW
DOn any mode approved by the National Telecommunication and Information Administration
Answer: C
Which of the following is required in order to operate in accordance with CEPT rules in foreign countries where permitted?
AYou must identify in the official language of the country in which you are operating
BThe US embassy must approve of your operation
CYou must have a copy of FCC Public Notice DA 16-1048
DYou must append "/CEPT" to your call sign
Answer: D
What notifications must be given before transmitting on the 630- or 2200-meter bands?
AA special endorsement must be requested from the FCC
BAn environmental impact statement must be filed with the Department of the Interior
COperators must inform the FAA of their intent to operate, giving their call sign and distance to the nearest runway
DOperators must inform the Utilities Technology Council (UTC) of their call sign and coordinates of the station
E1C08Rule 97.213
Answer: BWhat is the maximum permissible duration of a remotely controlled station’s transmissions if its control link malfunctions?
A30 seconds
B3 minutes
C5 minutes
D10 minutes
E1C09Rule 97.307
Answer: BWhat is the highest modulation index permitted at the highest modulation frequency for angle modulation below 29.0 MHz?
A0.5
B1.0
C2.0
D3.0
E1C10Rule 97.307
Answer: AWhat is the maximum mean power level for a spurious emission below 30 MHz with respect to the fundamental emission?
A- 43 dB
B- 53 dB
C- 63 dB
D- 73 dB
E1C11Rule 97.5
Answer: AWhich of the following operating arrangements allows an FCC-licensed US citizen to operate in many European countries, and amateurs from many European countries to operate in the US?
ACEPT
BIARP
CITU reciprocal license
DAll these choices are correct
Answer: D
In what portion of the 630-meter band are phone emissions permitted?
ANone
BOnly the top 3 kHz
COnly the bottom 3 kHz
DThe entire band
Answer: B
Which of the following may transmit encrypted messages?
ATelecommand signals to terrestrial repeaters
BTelecommand signals from a space telecommand station
CAuxiliary relay links carrying repeater audio
DMesh network backbone nodes
Answer: B
What is a space telecommand station?
AAn amateur station located on the surface of the Earth for communication with other Earth stations by means of Earth satellites
BAn amateur station that transmits communications to initiate, modify, or terminate functions of a space station
CAn amateur station located in a satellite or a balloon more than 50 kilometers above the surface of the Earth
DAn amateur station that receives telemetry from a satellite or balloon more than 50 kilometers above the surface of the Earth
Answer: A
Which of the following is required in the identification transmissions from a balloon-borne telemetry station?
ACall sign
BThe output power of the balloon transmitter
CThe station's six-character Maidenhead grid locator
DAll these choices are correct
Answer: D
What must be posted at the location of a station being operated by telecommand on or within 50 kilometers of the Earth’s surface?
AA photocopy of the station license
BA label with the name, address, and telephone number of the station licensee
CA label with the name, address, and telephone number of the control operator
DAll these choices are correct
Answer: A
What is the maximum permitted transmitter output power when operating a model craft by telecommand?
A1 watt
B2 watts
C5 watts
D100 watts
E1D07Rule 97.207
Answer: AWhich of the following HF amateur bands include allocations for space stations?
A40 meters, 20 meters, 15 meters, and 10 meters
B30 meters, 17 meters, and 10 meters
COnly 10 meters
DSatellite operation is permitted on all HF bands
E1D08Rule 97.207
Answer: DWhich VHF amateur bands have frequencies authorized for space stations?
A6 meters and 2 meters
B6 meters, 2 meters, and 1.25 meters
C2 meters and 1.25 meters
D2 meters
E1D09Rule 97.207
Answer: BWhich UHF amateur bands have frequencies authorized for space stations?
A70 centimeters only
B70 centimeters and 13 centimeters
C70 centimeters and 33 centimeters
D33 centimeters and 13 centimeters
E1D10Rule 97.211
Answer: BWhich amateur stations are eligible to be telecommand stations of space stations, subject to the privileges of the class of operator license held by the control operator of the station?
AAny amateur station approved by AMSAT
BAny amateur station so designated by the space station licensee
CAny amateur station so designated by the ITU
DAll these choices are correct
E1D11Rule 97.209
Answer: DWhich amateur stations are eligible to operate as Earth stations?
AAny amateur licensee who has successfully completed the AMSAT space communications course
BOnly those of General, Advanced or Amateur Extra class operators
COnly those of Amateur Extra class operators
DAny amateur station, subject to the privileges of the class of operator license held by the control operator
Answer: A
Which of the following amateur stations may transmit one-way communications?
AA space station, beacon station, or telecommand station
BA local repeater or linked repeater station
CA message forwarding station or automatically controlled digital station
DAll these choices are correct
E1E02Rule 97.523
Answer: CWho is tasked by Part 97 with maintaining the pools of questions for all US amateur license examinations?
AThe VEs
BThe FCC
CThe VECs
DThe ARRL
E1E03Rule 97.521
Answer: CWhat is a Volunteer Examiner Coordinator?
AA person who has volunteered to administer amateur operator license examinations
BAn organization paid by the volunteer examiner team to publicize and schedule examinations
CAn organization that has entered into an agreement with the FCC to coordinate, prepare, and administer amateur operator license examinations
DThe person who has entered into an agreement with the FCC to be the VE session manager
Answer: D
What is required to be accredited as a Volunteer Examiner?
AEach General, Advanced and Amateur Extra class operator is automatically accredited as a VE when the license is granted
BThe amateur operator applying must pass a VE examination administered by the FCC Enforcement Bureau
CThe prospective VE must obtain accreditation from the FCC
DA VEC must confirm that the VE applicant meets FCC requirements to serve as an examiner
Answer: B
What must the VE team do with the application form if the examinee does not pass the exam?
AMaintain the application form with the VEC’s records
BReturn the application document to the examinee
CSend the application form to the FCC and inform the FCC of the grade
DDestroy the application form
E1E06Rule 97.509
Answer: CWho is responsible for the proper conduct and necessary supervision during an amateur operator license examination session?
AThe VEC coordinating the session
BThe designated monitoring VE
CEach administering VE
DOnly the VE session manager
Answer: B
What should a VE do if a candidate fails to comply with the examiner’s instructions during an amateur operator license examination?
AWarn the candidate that continued failure to comply will result in termination of the examination
BImmediately terminate the candidate’s examination
CAllow the candidate to complete the examination, but invalidate the results
DImmediately terminate everyone’s examination and close the session
E1E08Rule 97.509
Answer: CTo which of the following examinees may a VE not administer an examination?
AEmployees of the VE
BFriends of the VE
CRelatives of the VE as listed in the FCC rules
DAll these choices are correct
E1E09Rule 97.509
Answer: AWhat may be the penalty for a VE who fraudulently administers or certifies an examination?
ARevocation of the VE’s amateur station license grant and the suspension of the VE’s amateur operator license grant
BA fine of up to $1,000 per occurrence
CA sentence of up to one year in prison
DAll these choices are correct
Answer: C
What must the administering VEs do after the administration of a successful examination for an amateur operator license?
AThey must collect and send the documents directly to the FCC
BThey must collect and submit the documents to the coordinating VEC for grading
CThey must submit the application document to the coordinating VEC according to the coordinating VEC instructions
DThey must return the documents to the applicant for submission to the FCC according to the FCC instructions
Answer: B
What must the VE team do if an examinee scores a passing grade on all examination elements needed for an upgrade or new license?
APhotocopy all examination documents and forward them to the FCC for processing
BThree VEs must certify that the examinee is qualified for the license grant and that they have complied with the administering VE requirements
CIssue the examinee the new or upgrade license
DAll these choices are correct
E1F02Rule 97.107
Answer: CWhat privileges are authorized in the US to persons holding an amateur service license granted by the government of Canada?
ANone, they must obtain a US license
BFull privileges of the General class license on the 80-, 40-, 20-, 15-, and 10-meter bands
CThe operating terms and conditions of the Canadian amateur service license, not to exceed US Amateur Extra class license privileges
DFull privileges, up to and including those of the Amateur Extra class license, on the 80-, 40-, 20-, 15-, and 10-meter bands
E1F03Rule 97.315
Answer: DUnder what circumstances may a dealer sell an external RF power amplifier capable of operation below 144 MHz if it has not been granted FCC certification?
AGain is less than 23 dB when driven by power of 10 watts or less
BThe equipment dealer assembled it from a kit
CIt was manufactured and certificated in a country which has a reciprocal certification agreement with the FCC
DThe amplifier is constructed or modified by an amateur radio operator for use at an amateur station
E1F04Rule 97.3
Answer: AWhich of the following geographic descriptions approximately describes "Line A"?
AA line roughly parallel to and south of the border between the US and Canada
BA line roughly parallel to and west of the US Atlantic coastline
CA line roughly parallel to and north of the border between the US and Mexico
DA line roughly parallel to and east of the US Pacific coastline
E1F05Rule 97.303
Answer: DAmateur stations may not transmit in which of the following frequency segments if they are located in the contiguous 48 states and north of Line A?
A440 MHz - 450 MHz
B53 MHz - 54 MHz
C222 MHz - 223 MHz
D420 MHz - 430 MHz
E1F06Rule 1.931
Answer: AUnder what circumstances might the FCC issue a Special Temporary Authority (STA) to an amateur station?
ATo provide for experimental amateur communications
BTo allow use of a special event call sign
CTo allow a VE group with less than three VEs to administer examinations in a remote, sparsely populated area
DTo allow a licensee who has passed an upgrade exam to operate with upgraded privileges while waiting for posting on the FCC database
E1F07Rule 97.113
Answer: DWhen may an amateur station send a message to a business?
AWhen the pecuniary interest of the amateur or his or her employer is less than $25
BWhen the pecuniary interest of the amateur or his or her employer is less than $50
CAt no time
DWhen neither the amateur nor their employer has a pecuniary interest in the communications
Answer: A
Which of the following types of amateur station communications are prohibited?
ACommunications transmitted for hire or material compensation, except as otherwise provided in the rules
BCommunications that have political content, except as allowed by the Fairness Doctrine
CCommunications that have religious content
DCommunications in a language other than English
Answer: C
Which of the following cannot be transmitted over an amateur radio mesh network?
AThird party traffic
BEmail
CMessages encoded to obscure their meaning
DAll these choices are correct
E1F10Rule 97.201
Answer: BWho may be the control operator of an auxiliary station?
AAny licensed amateur operator
BOnly Technician, General, Advanced, or Amateur Extra class operators
COnly General, Advanced, or Amateur Extra class operators
DOnly Amateur Extra class operators
E1F11Rule 97.317
Answer: DWhich of the following best describes one of the standards that must be met by an external RF power amplifier if it is to qualify for a grant of FCC certification?
AIt must produce full legal output when driven by not more than 5 watts of mean RF input power
BIt must have received an Underwriters Laboratory certification for electrical safety as well as having met IEEE standard 14.101(B)
CIt must exhibit a gain of less than 23 dB when driven by 10 watts or less
DIt must satisfy the FCC’s spurious emission standards when operated at the lesser of 1500 watts or its full output power