Checkpoint: T1A — HAM Trainer

T1A01 Which of the following is part of the Basis and Purpose of the Amateur Radio Service?

A Providing personal radio communications for as many citizens as possible B Providing communications for international contesting C Advancing skills in the technical and communication phases of the radio art D All these choices are correct

T1A02 Which agency regulates and enforces the rules for the Amateur Radio Service in the United States?

A ARRL B Homeland Security C The FCC D All these choices are correct

T1A03 What do the FCC rules state regarding the use of a phonetic alphabet for station identification in the Amateur Radio Service?

A It is required when transmitting emergency messages B It is encouraged when using phone emissions C It is required when in contact with foreign stations D All these choices are correct

T1A04 How do you receive official notification of your new license and call sign after passing the exam?

A Email from the FCC with a link to download the license grant B USPS First-Class Mail from the FCC C Email from the lead volunteer examiner D USPS First-Class Mail from the lead volunteer examiner

T1A05 What proves that the FCC has issued an operator/primary license grant?

A A printed copy of the certificate of successful completion of examination B An email notification from the NCVEC granting the license C The license appears in the FCC ULS database D All these choices are correct

T1A06 On which of the following HF frequencies can automatically controlled amateur propagation beacons be found?

A Anywhere in the Technician portion of 10 meters B Anywhere, if they are registered with the FCC C In a specific portion of each of the HF Technician bands D On ten meters, between 28.200 MHz and 28.300 MHz

T1A07 What is the FCC Part 97 definition of a space station?

A Any satellite orbiting Earth B A manned satellite orbiting Earth C An amateur station located more than 50 km above Earth's surface D An amateur station using amateur radio satellites for relay of signals

T1A08 Who recommends transmit/receive channels for repeater and auxiliary stations?

A A Frequency Spectrum Manager appointed by the FCC B A Volunteer Frequency Coordinator recognized by local amateurs C An FCC Regional Field Office D The International Telecommunication Union

T1A09 Who selects a Frequency Coordinator?

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

T1A10 Besides an FCC-issued amateur operator license, what is required to be the control operator of a Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) Station?

A A written recommendation by the local ARRL Emergency Coordinator B Membership in the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) C Certification of current enrollment by a civil defense organization D Nothing

T1A11 Which of the following is prohibited?

A International communications on VHF bands and higher frequencies B Willful or malicious interference C Third-party traffic using digital modes D All these choices are correct