"Aw c'mon, where's your sense of adventure?" -MacGyver (The Human
Factor)
~The Quiz~
Q-A. What is a commonly accepted value for the lowest voltage that
can cause a dangerous electric shock?
a.12 volts (0)
b.30 volts (1)
c.120 volts (2)
d.300 volts (3)
Q-B. What type of radiation are VHF and UHF radio signals?
a.Gamma radiation (1)
b.Ionizing radiation (3)
c.Alpha radiation (5)
d.Non-ionizing radiation (7)
Q-C. What must you transmit to identify your amateur
station?
a.Your tactical ID (7)
b.You Call Sign (8)
c.Your first name and your location (9)
d.Your full name (0)
Q-D. Electrical current is measured in which of the following
units?
a.Volts (4)
b.Watts (5)
c.Ohms (2)
d.Amperes (9)
Q-E. What is the name for the distance a radio wave travels
during one complete cycle?
a.Wave Speed (3)
b.Waveform (9)
c.Wavelength (6)
d.Wave spread (1)
Q-F. What is used to convert radio signals into sounds we can
hear?
a.Transmitter (1)
b.Receiver (3)
c.Microphone (5)
d.Antenna (7)
Q-G. What formula is used to calculate current in a
circuit?
a.Current (I) equals voltage (E) multiplied by resistance (R)
(1)
b.Current (I) equals voltage (E) divided by resistance (R)
(8)
c.Current (I) equals voltage (E) added to resistance (R) (2)
d.Current (I) equals voltage (E) minus resistance (R) (9)
Q-H. What does a microphone connect to in a basic amateur radio
station?
a.The receiver (3)
b.The transmitter (5)
c.The SWR Bridge (7)
d.The Balun (9)
Q-I. What unit is used to describe electrical power?
a.Ohm (9)
b.Farad (4)
c.Volt (2)
d.Watt (6)
Q-J. What is one purpose of a repeater?
a.To cut your power bill by using someone else's higher power
system (9)
b.To extend the usable range of mobile and low-power stations
(0)
c.To transmit signals for observing propagation and reception
(8)
d.To communicate with stations in services other than amateur
(1)
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