Technician Class
Entry-level amateur radio license exam covering basic regulations, operating practices, and electronics fundamentals. 35 questions, 26 needed to pass.
Which of the following types of feed line has the lowest loss at VHF and UHF?
What is standing wave ratio (SWR)?
Which of the following is a safety hazard of a 12-volt storage battery?
What health hazard is presented by electrical current flowing through the body?
In the United States, what circuit does black wire insulation indicate in a three-wire 120 V cable?
What is the purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit?
Why should a 5-ampere fuse never be replaced with a 20-ampere fuse?
What is a good way to guard against electrical shock at your station?
Where should a lightning arrester be installed in a coaxial feed line?
Where should a fuse or circuit breaker be installed in a 120V AC power circuit?
What should be done to all external ground rods or earth connections?
What hazard is caused by charging or discharging a battery too quickly?
What hazard exists in a power supply immediately after turning it off?
Which of the following precautions should be taken when measuring high voltages with a voltmeter?
Which of the following is good practice when installing ground wires on a tower for lightning protection?
What is required when climbing an antenna tower?
Under what circumstances is it safe to climb a tower without a helper or observer?
Which of the following is an important safety precaution to observe when putting up an antenna tower?
What is the purpose of a safety wire through a turnbuckle used to tension guy lines?
What is the minimum safe distance from a power line to allow when installing an antenna?
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Content for Technician Class exam questions is based on official FCC Part 97 regulations and the NCVEC question pool.