AMATEUR RADIO MOCK EXAMINATION

(Foundation Class)

NAME: ____________________________________ DATE: ________________________________

SET A

1. In the amateur band, what kind of message should NOT be transmitted?

a. Message regarding experiment with antenna
b. Personal message to another radio operator
c. Commercial and broadcast message
d. Emergency calls ON

2. Baguio City belongs to what amateur radio district?

a. District 2 c. District 4
b. District 3 d. District 5

3. What is not among the frequency band allocated to the amateur radio service?
a. 3.500 - 3.900MHZ c. 14.000 – 14.350MHZ
b. 7.000 – 7.200MHZ d. 25.000 – 27.990MHZ

4. _______________ is a station with one or more transmitter receivers or combinations of transmitters

or receivers including the accessory equipment authorized at a location for carrying on a radio
communication.
a. AM station c. Radio station
b. FM station d. Broadcast station

5. What application should be filed with the NTC when an amateur license has been lost, mutilated,
or destroyed?
a. New license c. Certified true copy of the license
b. Duplicate license d. Certification from the Commissioner

6. A Class C amateur shall be authorized to operate an HF fixed radio station with an output power
not exceeding how much?
a. 50 watts c. 200 watts
b. 100 watts d. 500 watts

7. For a Foundation Class, the minimum age requirement is __________.

a. 13 c. 18
b. 9 d. 15

8. What document issued by the NTC authorizing possession of a radio transmitter or receiver?
a. Permit to Transfer c. Permit to Possess
b. Permit to Own d. Purchase Permit

9. An applicant for an amateur Class D license is eligible if he/she passes what element?
a. Element 2 c. Element 4
b. Element 3 d. Element 1

10. What is the government agency which grants permits for the use of radio frequency, for wireless
telephone and telegraph systems, and radio communication systems including amateur radio
stations and radio/television broadcast system?
a. Department of Information & Communication c. Department of National Defense
b. Department of Transportation d. National Telecommunications Commission

11. What province belongs to amateur radio district 6?

a. Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan c. Camarines Norte, Albay, Sorsogon
b. Iloilo, Negros Occidental, Capiz d. Cavite, Laguna, Batangas

12. ______________ is defined as a radio communication service using space station on earth satellites
for the same purpose as those of the amateur radio service.
a. Amateur Space Service c. Amateur Radio Service
b. Amateur Satellite Service d. Amateur Repeater Service
13. How much shall NTC fine a firm, company, corporation or association found to have illegally
purchased a base /radio transceiver?
a. P2,000 c. P5,000
b. P4,000 d. P10,000

14. What document shall a duly registered amateur club with NTC for the management of the member
for the proper use of amateur frequency bands and prevention of harmful interference?
a. Memorandum of Understanding c. Permanent Agreement
b. Memorandum of Agreement d. Legal Cooperation Agreement

15. Who is eligible to use the amateur frequency band allocated by the rules and regulations governing
the amateur radio service in the Philippines?
a. Any person over the age 12 c. Any person with a registered transceiver
b. Any person who is a Filipino citizen d. Only duly licensed amateurs

16. If an amateur with a DU1XX call sign drives to Baguio City for a day, how should he/she identify
his mobile station when transmitting in radio telephony?
a. DU1XX mobile 4 c. DU1XX mobile 2
b. DU1XX mobile 3 d. DU1XX mobile 1

17. What frequency band on a 40-meter HF can be used by an amateur in the Philippines?
a. 3.500 - 3.900MHZ c. 7.500 – 7.600MHZ
b. 3.000 - 3.900MHZ d. 7.000 – 7.300MHZ

18. When shall an amateur make his station and documents available for NTC inspection?
a. Anytime upon request by an NTC representative or inspector with a written authority
b. 2o days before expiration of license
c. Anytime upon request by an official observer from the amateur community
d. Upon release of the initial station license

19. Which is a valid call sign?

a. DY1QRT c. DV8DOC
b. DU4PAN d. DW8SOS

20. What frequency range on 2 meter VHF can be used by the amateurs in the Philippines?
a. 144.000 – 146.000 c. 140.000 – 146.000
b. 144.000 – 148.000 d. 138.000 – 174.000

21. A radio station in the amateur service installed on board a vehicle or vessel and intended to be
used while in motion or during halts at unspecified points is an _______________.
a. Amateur Fixed Station c. Amateur Portable Station
b. Amateur Mobile Station d. Amateur HT Station

22. What is the federation of national amateur radio societies worldwide which serves as the watchdog
and spokesperson for the world amateur radio community in the international level, wherein the
Philippines is under region 3?
a. ITU c. ARRL
b. FCC d. IARU

23. What size of the call sign characters of the fixed amateur radio station shall be posted at the
entrance of the premises?
a. at least 2 inches high c. at least 5.08cm high
b. at least 10cm high d. at least 0.635cm high

24. DU1XX had transferred his fixed station to Pangasinan and after 4 months had his license
modified. What should his call sign be?
a. DU1XX portable 3 c. DU1XX portable 2
b. DU3XX d. DU2XX

25. What type of modification of the amateur license can be filed with the NTC?
a. Upgrading to a higher class
b. Transfer of location of fixed station
c. Installation of additional or change of transmitter/transceiver
d. All of the above
 AMATEUR RADIO MOCK EXAMINATION
(Foundation Class)

NAME: ____________________________________ DATE: ________________________________

SET B

1. What is the maximum effectivity period of a license issued by the NTC to a new qualified applicant
of for renewal?
a. 1 year c. 3 years
b. 2 years d. 4 years

2. NTC may grant the authorization to install and operate a repeater to whom?
a. Only to a Class A amateur c. Only to national organization
b. To any licensed amateur d. Only to duly recognized amateur
Organization

3. What size of the call sign characters shall be posted on the windshield of a vehicle or vessel of a
mobile station?
a. At least 2 cm high c. at least 5.08cm high
b. at least 10 cm high d. at least 0.635cm high

4. What is the amateur station so designed that it may conveniently be moved about from place to
place or personally carried and be operated while in motion or during temporary halts?
a. Amateur Fixed Station c. Amateur Portable Station
b. Amateur Mobile Station d. Amateur HT Station

5. What should an amateur without distress do on the emergency frequency on 2 meters to make
sure that no distress traffic is taking place?
a. Just call CQ c. Listen for a reasonable period
b. Check antenna’s VSWR before transmitting d. Transmit anytime

6. How long be a radio logbook be kept?

a. 1 year c. 6 months
b. 2 years d. until the license expires

7. The only recognized National Society of Amateurs in the Philippines is __________.

a. NTC c. PARA
b. IARU d. LTO

8. What are some of the provinces under the Amateur Radio District 4?
a. Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino c. Misamis Oriental, Agusan del Sur, Butuan
b. Eastern Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte d. Camarines Norte, Catanduanes, Sorsogon

9. In how many amateur radio districts is the Philippines is divided?

a. 12 c. 10
b. 11 d. 9

10. What size of the call sign characters shall be posted in the equipment used for a portable station?
a. at least 2 cm high c. at least 5.08 cm high
b. at least 10 cm high d. at least 0.635 cm high

11. If a Class C amateur passes the examination for an upgrade in Class B, how does it affects the
upgrade in the license?
a. New license c. Duplication of license
b. Cancellation of Class C license d. Modification of amateur license

12. Dumaguete City is under what amateur radio district?

a. District 9 c. District 11
b. District 7 d. District 1
13. If an amateur with a DU9XX call sign temporarily operates portable station in Zamboanga for less
than a month, how should he identify his station in radio telephony?
a. DU9XX portable 8 c. DU9XX portable 6
b. DU9XX portable 7 d. DU9XX portable 1

14. Who is the Class A amateur duly appointed by the board of a club or association to supervise and
control the proper use and operation of a fixed station of that association or club?
a. Club President c. Trustee
b. Club technician d. Founder

15. To facilitate the reception of distress calls using the emergency frequency on 2 meters,
transmission should be kept to a minimum and for how long?
a. not exceeding 5 minutes c. not exceeding 3 minutes
b. not exceeding 4 minutes d. not exceeding 1 minute

16. On what month does the expiration of a license duly issued by the NTC fall, except those with
lifetime privileges?
a. December c. Licensee’s birth month
b. January d. Same month when it was first issued

17. What type of modification of the amateur license can be filed with the NTC?
a. Upgrading to a higher class
b. Transfer of location of the fixed station
c. Installation of additional/change of transmitter/transceiver

18. Where should the radio station license be placed in the radio station?
a. Nowhere c. Posted in a conspicuous place
b. Just filed safely d. Posted at the back of the main door

19. What is the combination of letters and numbers to identify a radio station known as?
a. Alphanumeric c. Handle
b. License d. Call sign

20. What frequency range on 15 meter HF can be used by the amateurs in the Philippines?
a. 19.000 – 20.000MHZ c. 24.100 – 24.990MHZ
b. 21.000 – 21.450MHZ d. 24.000 – 24.990MHZ

21. What do you call a radio station in the amateur service installed at a specified location and
operated to communicate with an amateur mobile station, portable station, or either amateur
stations?
a. Amateur Fixed Station c. Hobby Station
b. Broadcast Station d. Emergency Radio Station

22. What is the distress signal for radio telephony?

a. PAN c. BREAK
b. SECURITE d. MAYDAY

23. A Class C amateur shall be authorize to operate an HF fixed radio station with output power not
exceeding how much on single sideband suppressed carrier?
a. 100 watts PEP c. 300 watts PEP
b. 200 watts PEP d. 500 watts PEP

24. _______________ is the general term applied to the use of radio waves?
a. Radio c. Civic
b. Communications d. Commercial

25. On November 11, 1931, the Philippine legislature enacted R.A. 3846 also known as the
_____________________.
a. Ship Control Law c. Amateur Radio Law
b. Radio Control Law d. Antenna Control Law
 AMATEUR RADIO MOCK EXAMINATION
(Foundation Class)

NAME: ____________________________________ DATE: ________________________________

SET B

1. How long should a radio logbook with distress traffic be kept?

a. 5 years c. 10 years
b. 2 years d. until the license expires

2. What is the coverage of Element 4 for Class C examination?

a. Radio Rules and Regulations c. Amateur Radio Practice
b. Electrical and Electronic Principle d. Operating Procedure

3.