RIC-7 - Basic Qualification Question Bank for Amateur Radio Operator Certificate Examinations

B-001-01-01 (1)
Authority to make "Radiocommunication Regulations" is derived from:

• the Radiocommunication Act
• the General Radio Regulations
• the Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service
• the ITU Radio Regulations

B-001-01-02 (2)
Authority to make "Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service" is derived from:

• the General Radio Regulations
• the Radiocommunication Act
• the Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service
• the ITU Radio Regulations

B-001-01-03 (2)
The Department that is responsible for the administration of the Radiocommunication Act is:

• Transport Canada
• Industry Canada
• Communications Canada
• National Defense

B-001-01-04 (4)
The "amateur radio service" is defined in:

• the Radiocommunication Act
• the Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service
• the General Radio Regulations
• the Radiocommunication Regulations

B-001-02-01 (3)
What must you do to notify your mailing address changes?

• Telephone your local club, and give them your new address
• Contact an accredited examiner and provide details of your address change
• Contact Industry Canada and provide details of your address change
• Write amateur organizations advising them of your new address, enclosing your licence

B-001-02-02 (4)
An Amateur Radio Operator Certificate is valid for:

• five years
• three years
• one year
• for life

B-001-02-03 (3)
Whenever a change of address is made:

• Industry Canada must be notified within 14 days of operation at the new address
• the station shall not be operated until a change of address card is forwarded to Industry Canada
• Industry Canada must be advised of any change in postal address within the same province,
• there is no need to notify Industry Canada

B-001-02-04 (3)
The Amateur Radio Operator Certificate:

• must be put on file
• must be kept in a safe place
• must be retained at the station
• must be kept on the person to whom it is issued

B-001-02-05 (1)
The holder of a radio authorization shall, at the request of a duly appointed radio inspector, show the radio authorization, or a copy thereof, to the inspector, within _______ hours after the request:

• 48
• 12
• 24
• 72

B-001-02-06 (1)
The fee for an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate is:

• free
• $32
• $10
• $24

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B-001-02-07 (4)
The Amateur Radio Operator Certificate should be:

• retained in a safety deposit box
• retained on the radio amateur's person
• retained in the radio amateur's vehicle
• retained at the address notified to Industry Canada

B-001-03-01 (3)
Out of amateur band transmissions:

• must be identified with your call sign
• are permitted
• are prohibited — penalties could be assessed to the control operator
• are permitted for short tests only

B-001-03-02 (4)
If an amateur pretends there is an emergency and transmits the word "Mayday," what is this called?

• A traditional greeting in May
• An emergency test transmission
• Nothing special: "Mayday" has no meaning in an emergency
• False or deceptive signals

B-001-03-03 (1)
A person found guilty of transmitting a false or fraudulent distress signal, or interfering with, or obstructing any radio communication, without lawful cause, may be liable, on summary conviction, to a penalty of:

• a fine, not exceeding $5 000, or a prison term of one year, or both
• a fine of $10 000
• a prison term of two years
• a fine of $1 000

B-001-03-04 (3)
Which of the following statements is not correct?

• No person shall decode an encrypted subscription programming signal without permission of the lawful distributor
• No person shall, without lawful excuse, interfere with or obstruct any radiocommunication
• A person may decode an encrypted subscription programming signal, and retransmit it to the public
• No person shall send, transmit, or cause to be transmitted, any false or fraudulent distress signal

B-001-03-05 (3)
Which of the following is not correct? The Minister may suspend a radio authorization:

• where the holder has contravened the Act, the Regulations, or the terms and conditions of the authorization
• where the radio authorization was obtained through misrepresentation
• with no notice, or opportunity to make representation thereto
• where the holder has failed to comply with a request to pay fees or interest due

B-001-03-06 (2)
Which of the following statements is not correct?

• Where entry is refused, and is necessary to perform his duties under the Act, a radio inspector may obtain a warrant
• A radio inspector may enter a dwelling without the consent of the occupant and without a warrant
• In executing a warrant, a radio inspector shall not use force, unless accompanied by a peace officer, and force is authorized
• The person in charge of a place entered by a radio inspector shall give the inspector information that the inspector requests

B-001-03-07 (4)
The Minister may suspend or revoke a radio authorization without notice:

• where the radio authorization was obtained through misrepresentation
• where the holder has contravened the Act or Regulations
• where the holder has contravened the terms and conditions of the authorization
• where the holder has failed to comply with a request to pay fees or interest due

B-001-04-01 (3)
What age must you be to hold an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification?

• 70 years or younger
• 18 years or older
• There are no age limits
• 14 years or older

B-001-04-02 (1)
Which examinations must be passed before an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate is issued?

• Basic
• 12 w.p.m.
• 5 w.p.m.
• Advanced

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B-001-04-03 (2)
The holder of an Amateur Digital Radio Operator's Certificate:

• has equivalency for the Basic qualification
• has equivalency for the Basic and Advanced qualifications
• has equivalency for the Basic and 12 w.p.m.qualifications
• has equivalency for the Basic, Advanced and 12 w.p.m. qualifications

B-001-04-04 (4)
After an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic qualifications is issued, the holder may be examined for additional qualifications in the following order:

• 12 w.p.m. after passing the Advanced
• 5 w.p.m. after passing the 12 w.p.m.
• Advanced after the 5 w.p.m.
• any order

B-001-04-05 (4)
Two Morse code qualifications are available for the Amateur Radio Operator Certificate. They are:

• 5 and 10 w.p.m.
• 7 and 12 w.p.m.
• 7 and 15 w.p.m.
• 5 and 12 w.p.m.

B-001-05-04 (1)
A radio amateur with Basic and 12 w.p.m. Morse qualifications may install an amateur station for another person:

• only if the other person is the holder of a valid Amateur Radio Operator Certificate
• only if the final power input does not exceed 100 watts
• only if the station is for use on one of the VHF bands
• only if the DC power input to the final stage does not exceed 200 watts

B-001-06-01 (1)
An amateur station with a maximum input to the final stage of 2 watts:

• must be licensed at all locations
• must be licensed in built-up areas only
• must be licensed in isolated areas only
• is exempt from licensing

B-001-06-02 (3)
An amateur station may be used to communicate with:

• any stations which are identified for special contests
• armed forces stations during special contests and training exercises
• similarly licensed stations
• any station transmitting in the amateur bands

B-001-06-03 (4)
Which of the following statements is not correct?

• A radio amateur may not transmit superfluous signals
• A radio amateur may not transmit profane or obscene language or messages
• A radio amateur may not operate, or permit to be operated, a radio apparatus which he knows is not performing to the Radiocommunication Regulations
• A radio amateur may use his linear amplifier to amplify the output of a licence-exempt transmitter

B-001-06-04 (3)
Which of the following statements is not correct?

• No person shall possess or operate any device, for the purpose of amplifying the output power of a licence-exempt radio apparatus
• A person may operate or permit the operation of radio apparatus only where the apparatus is maintained to the Radiocommunication Regulations tolerances
• A person may operate radio apparatus on the amateur radio bands only to transmit superfluous signals
• A person may operate an amateur radio station when the person complies with the Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service

B-001-06-05 (1)
Which of the following statements is not correct? A person may operate radio apparatus, licensed in the amateur service:

• on aeronautical, marine or land mobile frequencies
• only where the person complies with the Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service
• only where the apparatus is maintained within the performance standards set by Industry Canada regulations and policies
• but not for the amplification of the output power of licence-exempt radio apparatus

B-001-07-01 (4)
Which of the following cannot be discussed on an amateur club net?

• Recreation planning
• Code practice planning
• Emergency planning
• Business planning

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B-001-07-02 (1)
When is a radio amateur allowed to broadcast information to the general public?

• Never
• Only when the operator is being paid
• Only when broadcasts last less than 1 hour
• Only when broadcasts last longer than 15 minutes

B-001-07-03 (1)
When may false or deceptive amateur signals or communications be transmitted?

• Never
• When operating a beacon transmitter in a "fox hunt" exercise
• When playing a harmless "practical joke"
• When you need to hide the meaning of a message for secrecy

B-001-07-04 (1)
Which of the following one-way communications may not be transmitted in the amateur service?

• Broadcasts intended for the general public
• Telecommands to model craft
• Brief transmissions to make adjustments to the station
• Morse code practice

B-001-07-05 (1)
When may you send indecent or profane words from your amateur station?

• Never
• Only when they do not cause interference to other communications
• Only when they are not retransmitted through a repeater
• Any time, but there is an unwritten rule among amateurs that they should not be used on the air

B-001-07-06 (3)
When may an amateur station in two-way communication transmit a message in a secret code in order to obscure the meaning of the communication?

• During a declared communications emergency
• During contests
• Never
• When transmitting above 450 MHz

B-001-07-07 (4)
What are the restrictions on the use of abbreviations or procedural signals in the amateur service?

• There are no restrictions
• They are not permitted because they obscure the meaning of a message to government monitoring stations
• Only "10 codes" are permitted
• They may be used if they do not obscure the meaning of a message

B-001-07-08 (4)
What should you do to keep you station from retransmitting music or signals from a non- amateur station?

• Turn up the volume of your transmitter
• Speak closer to the microphone to increase your signal strength
• Adjust your transceiver noise blanker
• Turn down the volume of background audio

B-001-07-09 (3)
The transmission of a secret code by the operator of an amateur station:

• is permitted for contests
• must be approved by Industr Canada
• is not permitted
• is permitted for third-part traffic

B-001-07-10 (2)
A radio amateur may be engaged in communication which include the transmission of:

• programming that originates from a broadcasting undertakin
• Q signals
• radiocommunication in support of industrial, business, or professional activities
• commercially recorded material

B-001-07-11 (4)
An amateur station may transmit:

• profane or obscene words or language
• music
• secret codes or ciphers
• signals which are not superfluous

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B-001-08-01 (1)
Where may the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate operate an amateur radio station in Canada?

• anywhere in Canada
• anywhere in Canada during times of emergency
• only at the address shown o Industry Canada records
• anywhere in your call sign prefix area

B-001-08-02 (1)
Which type of station may transmit oneway communications?

• Beacon station
• Repeater station
• HF station
• VHF station

B-001-08-03 (1)
Amateur radio operators may install or operate radio apparatus:

• at any location in Canada
• only at the address which is on record at Industry Canada
• at the address which is on record at Industry Canada and at one other location
• at the address which is on record at Industry Canada and in two mobiles

B-001-08-04 (2)
In order to install any radio apparatus, to be used specifically for receiving and automatically retransmitting radiotelephone communications within the same frequency band, a radio amateur must hold an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate, with a minimum of these qualifications:

• Basic and 12 w.p.m. Morse qualifications
• Basic and Advanced qualifications
• Basic Qualification
• Basic and 5 w.p.m. Morse qualifications

B-001-08-05 (1)
In order to install any radio apparatus, to be used specifically for an amateur radio club station, the radio amateur must hold an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate, with a minimum of the following qualifications:

• Basic and Advanced
• Basic, Advanced and 5 w.p.m.
• Basic
• Basic, Advanced, and 12 w.p.m.

B-001-08-06 (4)
In order to install or operate a transmitter or RF amplifier that is not commercially manufactured for use in the amateur service, a radio amateur must hold an Amateur Operator's Certificate, with a minimum of which qualifications?

• Basic, Advanced and 12 w.p.m.
• Basic, and 12 w.p.m.
• Basic, Advanced and 5 w.p.m.
• Basic and Advanced

B-001-09-01 (2)
Who is responsible for the proper operation of an amateur station?

• Only the station owner who is the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate
• Both the control operator and the station licensee
• The person who owns the station equipment
• Only the control operator

B-001-09-02 (2)
If you transmit from another amateur's station, who is responsible for its proper operation?

• You, the control operator
• Both of you
• The station owner, unless the station records show that you were the control operator at the time
• The station owner

B-001-09-03 (4)
What is your responsibility as a station owner?

• You must allow another amateur to operate your station upon request
• You must be present whenever the station is operated
• You must notify Industry Canada if another amateur acts as the control operator
• You are responsible for the proper operation of the station in accordance with the regulations

B-001-09-04 (2)
Who may be the control operator of an amateur station?

• Any person over 21 years of age with a Basic Qualification
• Any qualified amateur chosen by the station owner
• Any person over 21 years of age with Basic and 12 w.p.m. qualifications
• Any person over 21 years of age

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B-001-09-05 (3)
When must an amateur station have a control operator?

• A control operator is not needed
• Whenever the station receiver is operated
• Whenever the station is transmitting
• Only when training another amateur

B-001-09-06 (4)
When a station is transmitting, where must its control operator be?

• Anywhere in the same building as the transmitter
• At the station's entrance, to control entry to the room
• Anywhere within 50 km of the station location
• At the station's control point

B-001-09-07 (4)
Why can't family members without qualifications transmit using your amateur station if they are alone with your equipment?

• They must not use your equipment without your permission
• They must first know how to use the right abbreviations and Q signals
• They must first know the right frequencies and emissions for transmitting
• They must hold suitable amateur radio qualifications before they are allowed to be control operators

B-001-09-08 (3)
The owner of an amateur station may:

• permit anyone to take part in communications only if prior written permission is received from Industry Canada
• permit anyone to use the station without restrictions
• permit any person to operate the station under the supervision and in the presence of the holder of the amateur operator certificate
• permit anyone to use the station and take part in communications

B-001-09-09 (3)
Which of the following statements is Correct?

• A person, holding only Basic Qualification, may operate another station on 14.2 MHz
• radio amateur may permit any person to operate the station without supervision
• Any person may operate an amateur station under supervision, and in the presence of, a person holding appropriate qualifications
• Any person may operate a station in the amateur radio service

B-001-10-01 (1)
What is a transmission called that disturbs other communications?

• Harmful interference
• Interrupted CW
• Transponder signals
• Unidentified transmissions

B-001-10-02 (1)
When may you deliberately interfere with another station's communications?

• Never
• Only if the station is operating illegally
• Only if the station begins transmitting on a frequency you are using
• You may expect, and cause, deliberate interference because it can't be helped during crowded band conditions

B-001-10-03 (1)
If the regulations say that the amateur service is a secondary user of a frequency band, and another service is a primary user, what does this mean?

• Amateurs are allowed to use the frequency band only if they do not cause interference to primary users
• Nothing special: all users of a frequency band have equal rights to operate
• Amateurs are only allowed to use the frequency band during emergencies
• Amateurs must increase transmitter power to overcome any interference caused by primary users

B-001-10-04 (1)
What rule applies if two amateur stations want to use the same frequency?

• Both station operators have an equal right to operate on the frequency
• The station operator with a lesser class of licence must yield the frequency to a higher-class licensee
• The station operator with a lower power output must yield the frequency to the station with a higher power output
• Station operators in ITU Regions 1 and 3 must yield the frequency to stations in ITU Region 2

B-001-10-05 (4)
What name is given to a form of interference that seriously degrades, obstructs or repeatedly interrupts a radiocommunication service?

• Intentional interference
• Adjacent interference
• Disruptive interference
• Harmful interference

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B-001-10-06 (3)
Where interference to the reception of radiocommunications is caused by the operation of an amateur station:

• the amateur station operator is not obligated to take any action
• the amateur station operator may continue to operate without restrictions
• the Minister may require that the necessary steps for the prevention of the interference be taken by the radio amateur
• the amateur station operator may continue to operate and the necessary steps can be taken when the amateur operator can afford it

B-001-10-07 (3)
Radio amateur operation must not cause interference to other radio services operating in which of the following bands?

• 7.0 to 7.1 MHz
• 144.0 to 148.0 MHz
• 430.0 to 450.0 MHz
• 14.0 to 14.2 MHz

B-001-10-08 (4)
Radio amateur operations are not protected from interference caused by another service operating in which of the following frequency bands?

• 144 to 148 MHz
• 220 to 225 MHz
• 50 to 54 MHz
• 902 to 928 MHz

B-001-10-09 (3)
Which of the following is not correct? The operator of an amateur station:

• shall not cause harmful interference to a station in another service which has primary use of that band
• may conduct technical experiments using the station apparatus
• may make trials or tests, even though there is a possibility of interfering with other stations
• may make trials or tests, except under circumstances that preclude the possibility of interference with other stations

B-001-11-01 (3)
Amateur radio stations may communicate:

• with anyone who uses international Morse code
• with non amateur stations
• with any station involved in a real or simulated emergency
• only with other amateur stations

B-001-11-02 (2)
In the amateur radio service, business communications:

• Are permitted on some bands
• are not permitted under any circumstance
• are only permitted if they are for the safety of life or immediate protection of property
• are not prohibited by regulation

B-001-11-03 (3)
If you hear an unanswered distress signal on a amateur band where you do not have privileges to communicate:

• you may offer assistance using international Morse code only
• you may offer assistance after contacting Industry Canada for permission to do so
• you should offer assistance
• you may not offer assistance

B-001-11-04 (4)
In the amateur radio service, it is permissible to broadcast:

• music
• commercially recorded material
• programming that originates from a broadcast undertaking
• radio communications required for the immediate safety of life of individuals or the immediate protection of property

B-001-11-05 (3)
An amateur radio station in distress may:

• only use radiocommunication bands for which the operator is qualified to use
• use any means of radiocommunication, but only on internationally recognized emergency channels
• any means of radiocommunication
• only Morse code communications on internationally recognized emergency channels

B-001-11-06 (2)
During a disaster, when may an amateur station make transmissions necessary to meet essential communication needs and assist relief operations?

• Never: only official emergency stations may transmit in a disaster
• When normal communication systems are overloaded, damaged or disrupted
• When normal communication systems are working but are not convenient
• Only when the local emergency net is activated

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B-001-11-07 (3)
During an emergency, what power output limitations must be observed by a station in distress?

• 1000 watts PEP during daylight hours, reduced to 200 watts PEP during the night
• 1500 watts PEP
• There are no limitations during an emergency
• 200 watts PEP

B-001-11-08 (4)
During a disaster:

• use only frequencies in the 80 metre band
• use only frequencies in the 40 metre band
• use any United Nations approved frequency
• most communications are handled by nets using predetermined frequencies in amateur bands. Operators not directly involved with disaster communications are requested to avoid making unnecessary transmissions on or near frequencies being used for disaster communications

B-001-11-09 (4)
Messages from recognized public service agencies may be handled by amateur radio stations:

• using Morse code only
• when Industry Canada has issued a special authorization
• only on the 7 and 14 MHz band
• during peace time and civil emergencies and exercises

B-001-11-10 (4)
It is permissible to interfere with the working of another station if:

• the other station is not operating according to the Radiocommunication Regulations
• you both wish to contact the same station
• the other station is interfering with your transmission
• your station is directly involved with a distress situation

B-001-12-01 (3)
What kind of payment is allowed for third-party messages sent by an amateur station?

• Donation of amateur equipment
• Donation of equipment repairs
• No payment of any kind is allowed
• Any amount agreed upon in advance

B-001-12-02 (2)
Radiocommunications transmitted by stations other than a broadcasting station may be divulged or used:

• if transmitted by any station using the international Morse code
• if it is transmitted by an amateur station
• if transmitted in English or French
• during peacetime civil emergencies

B-001-12-03 (4)
The operator of an amateur station:

• shall charge no less than $10 for each message that the person transmits or receives
• shall charge no more than $10 for each message that the person transmits or receives
• may accept a gift or gratuity in lieu of remuneration for any message that the person transmits or receives
• shall not demand or accept remuneration in any form, in respect of a radiocommunication that the person transmits or receives

B-001-12-04 (1)
Which of the following is not an exception from the penalties under the Act, for divulging, intercepting or using information obtained through radiocommunication, other than broadcasting?

• Where it is to provide information for a journalist
• Where it is for the purpose of preserving or protecting property, or for the prevention of harm to a person
• Where it is for the purpose of giving evidence in a criminal or civil proceeding in which persons are required to give evidence
• Where it is on behalf of Canada, for the purpose of international or national defence or security

B-001-13-01 (2)
Which of the following call signs is a valid Canadian amateur radio callsign?

• SM2CAN
• VA3XYZ
• BY7HY
• KA9OLS

B-001-13-02 (1)
How often must an amateur station be identified?

• At least every thirty minutes, and at the beginning and at the end of a contact
• At the beginning of a contact and at least every thirty minutes after that
• At least once during each transmission
• At the beginning and end of each transmission

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B-001-13-03 (4)
What do you transmit to identify your amateur station?

• Your "handle"
• Your first name and your location
• Your full name
• Your call sign

B-001-13-04 (2)
What identification, if any, is required when two amateur stations begin communications?

• No identification is required
• Each station must transmit its own call sign
• Both stations must transmit both call signs
• One of the stations must give both stations' call signs

B-001-13-05 (1)
What identification, if any, is required when two amateur stations end communications?

• Each station must transmit its own call sign
• No identification is required
• One of the stations must transmit both stations' call signs
• Both stations must transmit both call signs

B-001-13-06 (3)
What is the longest period of time an amateur station can operate, without transmitting its call sign?

• 20 minutes
• 15 minutes
• 30 minutes
• 10 minutes

B-001-13-07 (4)
When may an amateur transmit unidentified communications?

• Only for brief tests not meant as messages
• Only if it does not interfere with others
• Only for two-way or third- party communications
• Never, except to control a model craft

B-001-13-08 (1)
What language may you use when identifying your station?

• English or French
• Any language being used for a contact
• Any language being used for a contact, providing Canada has a third-party communications agreement with that country
• Any language of a country which is a member of the International Telecommunication Union

B-001-13-09 (4)
The call sign of an amateur station must be transmitted:

• at intervals not greater than three minutes when using voice communications
• at intervals not greater than ten minutes when using Morse code
• when requested to do so by the station being called
• at the beginning and at the end of each exchange of communications and at intervals not greater than 30 minutes

B-001-13-10 (3)
The call sign of an amateur station must be sent:

• every minute
• every 15 minutes
• at the beginning and end of each exchange of communications, and at least every 30 minutes, while in communications
• once after initial contact

B-001-13-11 (1)
The call sign of a Canadian amateur radio station would normally start with the letters:

• VA, VE, VO or VY
• GA, GE, MO or VQ
• A, K, N or W
• EA, EI, RO or UY

B-001-14-01 (2)
If a non-amateur friend is using your station to talk to someone in Canada, and a foreign station breaks in to talk to your friend, what should you do?

• Since you can talk to foreign amateurs, your friend may keep talking as long as you are the control operator
• Have your friend wait until you find out if Canada has a third-party agreement with the foreign station's government
• Report the incident to the foreign amateur's government
• Stop all discussions and quickly sign off

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B-001-14-02 (3)
If you let an unqualified third party use your amateur station, what must you do at your station's control point?

• You must key the transmitter and make the station identification
• You must monitor and supervise the communication only if contacts are made on frequencies below 30 MHz
• You must continuously monitor and supervise the third party's participation
• You must monitor and supervise the communication only if contacts are made in countries which have no third party communications

B-001-14-03 (3)
Radio amateurs may use their stations to transmit international communications on behalf of a third party only if:

• the amateur station has received written authorization from Industry Canada to pass third party traffic
• the communication is transmitted by secret code
• such communications have been authorized by the countries concerned
• prior remuneration has been received

B-001-14-04 (1)
A person operating a Canadian amateur station is forbidden to communicate with amateur stations of another country:

• when that country has notified the International Telecommunication Union that it objects to such communications
• without written permission from Industry Canada
• until he has properly identified his station
• unless he is passing third- party traffic

B-001-14-05 (2)
International communications on behalf of third parties may be transmitted by an amateur station only if:

• English or French is used to identify the station at the end of each transmission
• the countries concerned have authorized such communications
• the countries for which the traffic is intended have registered their consent to such communications with the ITU
• radiotelegraphy is used

B-001-14-06 (4)
Amateur third party communications is:

• the transmission of commercial or secret messages
• a simultaneous communication between three operators
• none of these answers
• the transmission of non- commercial or personal messages to or on behalf of a third party

B-001-14-07 (3)
Third-party traffic is:

• any message passed by an amateur station
• coded communications of any type
• a message sent to a non- amateur via an amateur station
• any communication between two amateur operators

B-001-14-08 (3)
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 nonamateur:

• messages that are handled within a local network
• messages addressed to points within Canada
• messages originated from Canadian Forces Affiliated Radio Service (CFARS)
• all messages received from Canadian stations

B-001-14-09 (1)
One of the following is not considered to be communications on behalf of a third party, even though the message may be originated by, or addressed to, a non-amateur:

• messages that originate from the United States Military Affiliated Radio System (MARS)
• all messages originated by Canadian amateur stations
• messages addressed to points within Canada from the United States
• messages that are handled within local networks during a simulated emergency exercise

B-001-14-10 (3)
Which of the following is not correct? While in Canada, the operator of a station licensed by the Government of the United States, shall identify the station using three of these identifiers:

• by adding to the call sign the Canadian call sign prefix for the geographic location of the station
• by radiotelephone, adding to the call sign the word "mobile" or "portable" or by radiotelegraph adding the oblique character "/"
• US radio amateurs must obtain a Canadian amateur station licence before operating in Canada
• by transmitting the call sign assigned by the FCC

B-001-14-11 (1)
Which of the following statements is not correct? A Canadian radio amateur may:

• pass third-party traffic with all duly licensed amateur stations in any country which is a member of the ITU
• pass messages originating from or destined to the United States Military Affiliated Radio System (MARS)
• pass messages originating from or destined to the Canadian Forces Affiliated Radio Service (CFARS)
• communicate with a similar station of a country which has not notified ITU that it objects to such communications

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B-001-15-01 (1)
If you let another amateur with additional qualifications than yours control your station, what operating privileges are allowed?

• Only the privileges allowed by your qualifications
• Any privileges allowed by the additional qualifications
• All the emission privileges of the additional qualifications, but only the frequency privileges of your qualifications
• All the frequency privileges of the additional qualifications, but only the emission privileges of your qualifications

B-001-15-02 (4)
If you are the control operator at the station of another amateur who has additional qualifications to yours, what operating privileges are you allowed?

• Any privileges allowed by the additional qualifications
• All the emission privileges of the additional qualifications, but only the frequency privileges of your qualifications
• All the frequency privileges of the additional qualifications, but only the emission privileges of your qualifications
• Only the privileges allowed by your qualifications

B-001-15-03 (4)
In addition to passing the Basic written examination, what must you do before you are allowed to use amateur frequencies below 30 MHz?

• You must notify Industry Canada that you intend to operate on the HF bands
• You must pass a Morse code test
• You must attend a class to learn about HF communications
• You must pass a Morse code or Advanced test or attain a mark of 80% on the Basic exam

B-001-15-04 (2)
The licensee of an amateur station may operate radio controlled models:

• if the control transmitter does not exceed 15 kHz of occupied bandwidth
• on all frequencies above 30 MHz
• if the frequency used is below 30 MHz
• if only pulse modulation is used

B-001-15-05 (4)
In Canada, the 75/80 metre amateur band corresponds in frequency to:

• 3.0 to 3.5 MHz
• 4.0 to 4.5 MHz
• 4.5 to 5.0 MHz
• 3.5 to 4.0 MHz

B-001-15-06 (1)
In Canada, the 160 metre amateur band corresponds in frequency to:

• 1.8 to 2.0 MHz
• 1.5 to 2.0 MHz
• 2.0 to 2.25 MHz
• 2.25 to 2.5 MHz

B-001-15-07 (4)
In Canada, the 40 metre amateur band corresponds in frequency to:

• 6.5 to 6.8 MHz
• 6.0 to 6.3 MHz
• 7.7 to 8.0 MHz
• 7.0 to 7.3 MHz

B-001-15-08 (1)
In Canada, the 20 meter amateur band corresponds in frequency to:

• 14.000 to 14.350 MHz
• 13.500 to 14.000 MHz
• 15.000 to 15.750 MHz
• 16.350 to 16.830 MHz

B-001-15-09 (4)
In Canada, the 15 metre amateur band corresponds in frequency to:

• 18.068 to 18.168 MHz
• 14.000 to 14.350 MHz
• 28.000 to 29.700 MHz
• 21.000 to 21.450 MHz

B-001-15-10 (1)
In Canada, the 10 metre amateur band corresponds in frequency to:

• 28.000 to 29.700 MHz
• 24.890 to 24.990 MHz
• 21.000 to 21.450 MHz
• 50.000 to 54.000 MHz

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B-001-15-11 (3)
In Canada, radio amateurs may use which of the following for radio control of models:

• 50 to 54 MHz only
• all amateur frequency bands
• all amateur frequency bands above 30 MHz
• 50 to 54, 144 to 148, and 220 to 225 MHz only

B-001-16-01 (4)
What is the maximum authorized bandwidth within the frequency range of 50 to 148 MHz?

• 20 kHz
• The total bandwidth shall not exceed that of a single-sideband phone emission
• The total bandwidth shall not exceed 10 times that of a CW emission
• 30 kHz

B-001-16-02 (2)
The maximum bandwidth of an amateur station's transmission allowed in the band 28 to 29.7 MHz is:

• 6 kHz
• 20 kHz
• 30 kHz
• 15 kHz

B-001-16-03 (1)
Except for one band, the maximum bandwidth of an amateur station's transmission allowed below 28 MHz is:

• 6 kHz
• 15 kHz
• 20 kHz
• 30 kHz

B-001-16-04 (3)
The maximum bandwidth of an amateur station's transmission allowed in the band 144 to 148 MHz is:

• 6 kHz
• 20 kHz
• 30 kHz
• 15 kHz

B-001-16-05 (2)
The maximum bandwidth of an amateur station's transmission allowed in the band 50 to 54 MHz is:

• 20 kHz
• 30 kHz
• 6 kHz
• 15 kHz

B-001-16-06 (2)
Only one band of amateur frequencies has a maximum allowed bandwidth of less than 6 kHz. That band is:

• 18.068 to 18.168 MHz
• 10.1 to 10.15 MHz
• 24.89 to 24.99 MHz
• 1.8 to 2.0 MHz

B-001-16-07 (2)
Single sideband is not permitted in the band:

• 18.068 to 18.168 MHz
• 10.1 to 10.15 MHz
• 24.89 to 24.99 MHz
• 7.0 to 7.3 MHz

B-001-16-08 (4)
The bandwidth of an amateur station shall be determined by measuring the frequency band occupied by that signal at a level of _______ dB below the maximum amplitude of that signal:

• 3
• 6
• 36
• 26

B-001-16-09 (3)
Which of the following answers is not correct? Based on the bandwidth required, the following modes may be transmitted on these frequencies:

• AMTOR on 14.08 MHz
• packet on 10.145 MHz
• fast-scan television (ATV) on 145 MHz
• fast-scan television (ATV) on 440 MHz

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B-001-16-10 (1)
Which of the following answers is not correct? Based on the bandwidth required, the following modes may be transmitted on these frequencies:

• fast-scan television (ATV) on 14.23 MHz
• slow-scan television (SSTV) on 14.23 MHz
• frequency modulation (FM) on 29.6 MHz
• single-sideband (SSB) on 3.76 MHz

B-001-16-11 (1)
Which of the following answers is not correct? Based on the bandwidth required, the following modes may be transmitted on these frequencies:

• single-sideband (SSB) on 10.12 MHz
• frequency modulation (FM) on 29.6 MHz
• Morse radiotelegraphy (CW) on 10.11 MHz
• packet on 10.148 MHz

B-001-17-01 (1)
What amount of transmitter power must radio amateurs use at all times?

• The minimum legal power necessary to communicate
• 25 watts PEP output
• 250 watts PEP output
• 2000 watts PEP output

B-001-17-02 (3)
What is the most FM transmitter power a holder of only Basic Qualification may use on 147 MHz?

• 1000 watts DC input
• 200 watts PEP output
• 250 W DC input
• 25 watts PEP output

B-001-17-03 (2)
At what point in your station is transceiver power measured?

• At the final amplifier input terminals inside the transmitter or amplifier
• At the antenna terminals of the transmitter or amplifier
• On the antenna itself, after the feed line
• At the power supply terminals inside the transmitter or amplifier

B-001-17-04 (4)
What is the maximum transmitting output power an amateur station may use on 3750 kHz, if the operator has Basic and 5 w.p.m. qualifications?

• 1000 watts PEP output for SSB operation
• 1500 watts PEP output for SSB operation
• 2000 watts PEP output for SSB operation
• 560 watts PEP output for SSB operation

B-001-17-05 (2)
What is the maximum transmitting power an amateur station may use for SSB operation on 7055 kHz, if the operator has Basic and 12 w.p.m. qualifications?

• 1000 watts PEP output
• 560 watts PEP output
• 2000 watts PEP output
• 200 watts PEP output

B-001-17-06 (3)
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:

• 250 watts
• 500 watts
• 1000 watts
• 750 watts

B-001-17-07 (2)
The maximum DC input to the final stage of an amateur transmitter, when the operator is the holder of both the Basic and Advanced qualifications, is:

• 250 watts
• 1000 watts
• 1500 watts
• 500 watts

B-001-17-08 (3)
The operator of an amateur station, who is the holder of a Basic Qualification, shall ensure that the station power, when expressed as RF output power measured across an impedance matched load, does not exceed:

• 2500 watts peak power
• 1000 watts carrier power for transmitters producing other emissions
• 560 watts peak-envelope power, for transmitters producing any type of single sideband emission
• 150 watts peak power

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B-001-17-09 (3)
The holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification is limited to a maximum of _______ watts when expressed as direct current input power to the anode or collector circuit of the transmitter stage supplying radio frequency energy to the antenna:

• 1000
• 750
• 250
• 100

B-001-18-01 (1)
What kind of amateur station automatically retransmits the signals of other stations?

• Repeater station
• Space station
• Telecommand station
• Beacon station

B-001-18-02 (2)
An unmodulated carrier may be transmitted only:

• if the output to the final RF amplifier is kept under 5W
• for brief tests on frequencies below 30 MHz
• when transmitting SSB
• in frequency bands below 30 MHz

B-001-18-03 (4)
Radiotelephone signals in a frequency band below _______ MHz cannot be automatically retransmitted, unless these signals are received from a station operated by a person qualified to transmit on frequencies below the above frequency:

• 29.7 MHz
• 50 MHz
• 144 MHz
• 29.5 MHz

B-001-18-04 (4)
Which of the following statements is not correct? Radiotelephone signals may be retransmitted:

• in the 29.5-29.7 MHz band, when received in a VHF band, from a station operated by a person with only Basic Qualification.
• in the 50-54 MHz frequency band, when received from a station operated by a person with only Basic Qualification
• in the 144-148 MHz frequency band, when received from a station operated by a person with only Basic Qualification
• in the 21 MHz band, when received in a VHF band, from a station operated by a person with only Basic Qualification

B-001-19-01 (3)
When operating on frequencies below 148 MHz:

• the bandwidth for any emission must not exceed 3 kHz
• the frequency stability of the transmitter must be at least two parts per million over a period of one hour
• the frequency stability must be comparable to crystal control
• an overmodulation indicator must be used

B-001-19-02 (1)
A reliable means to prevent or indicate overmodulation must be employed at an amateur station if:

• radiotelephony is used
• DC input power to the anode or collector circuit of the final RF stage is in excess of 250 watts
• radiotelegraphy is used
• persons other than the licensee use the station

B-001-19-03 (4)
An amateur station using radiotelephony must install a device for indicating or preventing:

• resonance
• antenna
• power plate
• voltage overmodulation

B-001-19-04 (2)
The maximum percentage of modulation permitted in the use of radiotelephony by an amateur station is:

• 75 percent
• 100 percent
• 50 percent
• 90 percent

B-001-19-05 (3)
All amateur stations, regardless of the mode of transmission used, must be equipped with:

• a DC power meter
• an overmodulation indicating device
• a reliable means of determining the operating radio frequency
• a dummy antenna

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B-001-19-06 (4)
The maximum percentage of modulation permitted in the use of radiotelephony by an amateur station is:

• 90 percent
• 75 percent
• 50 percent
• 100 percent

B-001-20-01 (3)
What type of messages may be transmitted to an amateur station in a foreign country?

• Messages of any type, if the foreign country allows third-party communications with Canada
• Messages that are not religious, political, or patriotic in nature
• Messages of a technical nature or personal remarks of relative unimportance
• Messages of any type

B-001-20-02 (4)
The operator of an amateur station shall ensure that:

• communications are exchanged only with commercial stations
• all communications are conducted in secret code
• charges are properly applied to all third-party communications
• communications are limited to messages of a technical or personal nature

B-001-20-03 (3)
Which of the following is not a provision of the ITU Radio Regulations which apply to Canadian radio amateurs?

• It is forbidden to transmit international messages on behalf of third parties, unless those countries make special arrangements
• Radiocommunications between countries shall be forbidden, if the administration of one of the countries objects
• Transmissions between countries shall not include any messages of a technical nature, or remarks of a personal character
• Administrations shall take such measures as they judge necessary to verify the operational and technical qualifications of amateurs

B-001-20-04 (4)
The ITU Radio Regulations limit those radio amateurs, who have not demonstrated proficiency in Morse code, to frequencies above:

• 1.8 MHz
• 3.5 MHz
• 28 MHz
• none of the above

B-001-20-05 (2)
In addition to complying with the Act and Radiocommunication Regulations, Canadian radio amateurs must also comply with the regulations of the:

• American Radio Relay League
• International Telecommunication Union
• Radio Amateurs of Canada Inc.
• International Amateur Radio Union

B-001-21-01 (3)
In which International Telecommunication Union Region is Canada?

• Region 4
• Region 3
• Region 2
• Region 1

B-001-21-02 (1)
A Canadian radio amateur, operating his station in the state of Florida, is subject to which frequency band limits?

• Those applicable to US radio amateurs
• ITU Region 2
• ITU Region 3
• ITU Region 1

B-001-21-03 (3)
A Canadian radio amateur, operating his station 7 kilometres (4 miles) offshore from the coast of Florida, is subject to which frequency band limits?

• Those applicable to Canadian radio amateurs
• ITU Region 1
• Those applicable to US radio amateurs
• ITU Region 2

B-001-21-04 (3)
Australia, Japan, and Southeast Asia are in which ITU Region?

• Region 4
• Region 2
• Region 3
• Region 1

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B-001-21-05 (2)
Canada is location in ITU Region:

• region 1
• region 2
• region 3
• region 4

B-001-21-06 (1)
Which of the following answers is not correct? Canadian radio amateurs may apply for a CEPT international radio amateur licence for operation in any of the 32 CEPT countries, and:

• foreign radio amateurs, holding CEPT Class 2 licences, receive the same privileges in Canada as Canadians with Basic and 12 WPM qualifications
• Canadian radio amateurs, holding Basic and 12 w.p.m. qualifications, will be granted CEPT Class 1 recognition
• Canadian radio amateurs, holding Basic Qualification only, will be granted CEPT Class 2 recognition (operation only above 30 MHz)
• foreign radio amateurs, holding CEPT Class 1 licences, receive the same privileges in Canada as Canadians with Basic and 12 w.p.m. qualifications

B-001-21-07 (3)
Which of the following answers is not correct? Canadian radio Canadian CEPT international radio licences for operation in any of the 32 CEPT member amateurs may apply for countries, and:

• foreign radio amateurs, holding CEPT Class 1 licences, will receive recognition in Canada equal to Basic and 12 w.p.m.
• Canadian radio amateurs, holding Basic Qualification only, will be granted CEPT Class 2 recognition (operation above 30 MHz)
• foreign radio amateurs, holding CEPT Class 1 licences, will receive recognition in Canada equal to Basic Qualification only
• Canadian radio amateurs, holding Basic and 12 w.p.m. qualifications, will be granted CEPT Class 1 recognition

B-001-22-01 (2)
Which of these statements is not correct?

• The fee for taking an examination for an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate by an accredited volunteer examiner is to be negotiated
• The fee for taking an examination for an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate at an Industry Canada office is $5 per qualification
• An accredited volunteer examiner must hold an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic, Advanced, and 12 w.p.m. qualifications
• The fee for taking an examination for an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate at an Industry Canada office is $20 per qualification

B-001-22-02 (3)
Which of the following statements is not correct?

• A disabled candidate, taking a Morse code sending test, may be allowed to recite the examination text in Morse code sounds
• Examinations for disabled candidates may be given orally, or tailored to the candidate's ability to complete the examination
• A disabled candidate must pass a normal amateur radio certificate examination before being granted any qualification
• The fee for taking an amateur radio certificate examination from an accredited volunteer examiner is to be negotiated

B-001-22-03 (1)
The fee for taking examinations for amateur radio operator certificates by an accredited volunteer examiner is:

• to be negotiated between examiner and candidate
• always $20 per qualification
• always free of charge
• always $20 per visit regardless of the number of examinations

B-001-22-04 (4)
The fee for taking amateur radio certificate examinations at an Industry Canada office is:

• $20 per visit, regardless of the number of qualification examinations
• no charge for qualification examinations
• $5 per qualification examination
• $20 per qualification

B-001-23-01 (2)
Which of these statements about erection of an antenna structure is not correct?

• There is no requirement to receive the prior approval from Industry Canada to construct an antenna or its structure
• A radio amateur may erect any size antenna structure without consulting neighbours or the local land-use authority
• Industry Canada expects radio amateurs to address community concerns in a responsible manner
• Prior to an installation, for which community concerns could be raised, radio amateurs must consult with their land-use authority

B-001-23-02 (3)
Which of these statements is not correct?

• If a radio amateur erects an antenna structure without consulting the land-use authority, he must accept any consequences
• For the purposes of environmental filing, amateur stations are considered to be Type 2 (non-site-specific)
• For the purposes of environmental filing, amateur stations are considered to be Type 1 (site-specific)
• Before installing an antenna structure which could raise community concerns, radio amateurs must consult with the land-use authority

B-001-23-03 (2)
Which of the following statements is not correct?

• Prior to installing an antenna structure, for which concerns could be raised, radio amateurs must consult their land-use authority
• Radio amateurs must secure written permission of Industry Canada before installing an antenna structure
• Should an antenna structure be installed without consulting the land-use authority, it must be with the acceptance of consequences
• Industry Canada expects radio amateurs to responsibly address any community concerns, and to consider land-use authority requests

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B-001-23-04 (2)
Before erecting an antenna structure, for which community concerns could be raised, a radio amateur must consult with:

• Industry Canada only
• the land-use authority, and possibly the neighbours
• Industry Canada and Transport Canada
• Industry Canada and the neighbours

B-001-24-01 (4)
What organization has published safety guidelines for the maximum limits of RF energy near the human body?

• Canadian Standards Association
• Environment Canada
• Transport Canada
• Health Canada

B-001-24-02 (1)
What is the purpose of the Safety Code 6?

• It gives RF exposure limits for the human body
• It lists all RF frequency allocations for interference protection
• It sets transmitter power limits for interference protection
• It sets antenna height limits for aircraft protection

B-001-24-03 (2)
According to Safety Code 6, what frequencies cause us the greatest risk from RF energy?

• 300 to 3000 MHz
• 30 to 300 MHz
• Above 1500 MHz
• 3 to 30 MHz

B-001-24-04 (4)
Why is the limit of exposure to RF the lowest in the frequency range of 30 MHz to 300 MHz, according to Safety Code 6?

• There are more transmitters operating in this range
• There are fewer transmitters operating in this range
• Most transmissions in this range are for a longer time
• The human body absorbs RF energy the most in this range

B-001-24-05 (2)
According to Safety Code 6, what is the maximum safe power output to the antenna of a hand-held VHF or UHF radio?

• 10 watts
• not specified — the exemption for portable equipment was withdrawn in 1999
• 25 watts
• 125 milliwatts

B-001-24-06 (4)
Which of the following statements is not correct?

• Maximum exposure levels of RF fields to the general population, in the frequency range 10 to 300 MHz, is 28 VRMS/metre (E-field)
• Permissible exposure levels of RF fields increases as frequency is increased above 300 MHz
• Permissible exposure levels of RF fields increases as frequency is decreased below 10 MHz
• Permissible exposure levels of RF fields decreases as frequency is decreased below 10 MHz

B-001-24-07 (2)
The permissible exposure levels of RF fields:

• decreases, as frequency is decreased below 10 MHz
• increases, as frequency is increased above 300 MHz
• increases, as frequency is increased from 10 MHz to 300 MHz
• decreases, as frequency is increased above 300 MHz

B-001-24-08 (2)
Which statement is not correct:

• maximum exposure level of RF fields for general population, in the range 10 to 300 MHz, is 28 V RMS per metre (Efield)
• portable transmitters, operating below 1 GHz with a power output up to 7 watts, are excluded from Safety Code 6 requirements
• maximum exposure level of RF fields for general population, in the range 30 to 300 Mhz, is .073 A RMS per metre (Hfield)
• the exemption of portable transmitters, operating below 1 GHz with a power output up to 7 watts was removed from Safety Code 6 in 1999

B-001-24-09 (4)
Which statement is correct?

• Safety Code 6 regulates the operation of receivers only
• the operation of portable transmitting equipment is of no concern in Safety Code 6
• portable transmitters, operating below 1 GHz, with an output power equal to, or less than 7 watts, are exempt from the requirements of Safety Code 6
• the exemption for portable transmitters was eliminated in Safety Code 6 in 1999

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B-001-24-10 (4)
The maximum exposure level of RF fields for general population, in the frequency range 10 to 300 MHz is _______ V RMS per metre (E-field):

• 7
• 37
• 0.073
• 28

B-001-25-01 (3)
In the event of interference to a neighbour's FM receiver and stereo system, if the field strength of the amateur station signal is below _______ volts per metre, it will be deemed that the affected equipment's lack of immunity is the cause:

• 2.8
• 7.9
• 1.83
• 3.16

B-001-25-02 (2)
In the event of interference to a neighbour's television receiver, if the field strength of the amateur station signal exceeds _______ volts per metre, it will be deemed that the transmission is the cause of the problem:

• 14.2
• 1.83
• 28
• 3.75

B-001-25-03 (3)
Which of the following is defined as "any device, machinery or equipment, other than radio apparatus, the use or functioning of which is, or can be, adversely affected by radiocommunication emissions"?

• cable television converters
• audio and video recorders
• radio-sensitive equipment
• broadcast receivers

B-001-25-04 (1)
Which of the following types of equipment is not included in the list of field strength criteria for resolution of immunity complaints?

• broadcast transmitters
• broadcast receivers
• associated equipment
• radio-sensitive equipment