10 Foundation Level Exam Quiz

Mock UK Foundation Ham Radio Exam Questions:

1) What is the maximum power output allowed for Foundation license holders?
A. 50 watts
B. 10 watts
C. 200 watts
D. 400 watts

2) What is the most common type of feedline used in amateur radio?
A. Coaxial cable
B. Twin-lead
C. Ethernet cable
D. USB cable

3) What is the purpose of an SWR meter?
A. To measure the impedance of an antenna
B. To measure the frequency of an RF signal
C. To measure the power output of a transmitter
D. To measure the standing wave ratio of an antenna system

4) Which of the following types of modulation is commonly used in VHF and UHF transmissions?
A. AM
B. SSB
C. FM
D. CW

5) Which frequency band is most commonly used for satellite communications?
A. 40 meters
B. 20 meters
C. 2 meters
D. 70 centimetres

6) Which amateur radio bands are available to Foundation license holders?
A. All amateur radio bands
B. All amateur radio bands except the 60 meter band
C. A limited selection of amateur radio bands
D. None of the amateur radio bands

7) What is the function of a repeater in amateur radio?
A. To receive and retransmit signals over a greater distance
B. To generate a carrier signal for transmission
C. To modulate a carrier signal for transmission
D. To convert analogue signals to digital signals

8) What is the difference between a vertical and a horizontal polarized antenna?
A. The orientation of the antenna elements
B. The impedance of the antenna
C. The gain of the antenna
D. The frequency of the antenna

9) What is the most common type of mobile antenna?
A. Vertical
B. Dipole
C. Yagi
D. Loop

10) What is the purpose of a balun?
A. To balance the impedance of an antenna system
B. To increase the power output of a transmitter
C. To convert analogue signals to digital signals
D. To generate a carrier signal for transmission

Answers:

1 B
2 A
3 D
4 C
5 C
6 C
7 A
8 A
9 A
10 A