Innovation, Science and Innovation, Sciences et Economic Development Canada Développement économique Canada Spectrum Management and Telecommunications 30 October, 2020 Basic Qualification Question Bank for Amateur Radio Operator Certificate Examinations Foreword: This question bank contains the questions that will be used effective the date printed on the title page, for making Basic Qualification examinations for the Amateur Radio Operator Certificate. The correct choice of the four suggested answers appears in brackets following each question identifier. i.e. B-001-001-001 (A) While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure accuracy in this document, no warranty is expressed or implied. Candidates for amateur radio operator certificate examinations are encouraged to contact the following amateur radio organizations for information on study material. Radio Amateurs of Canada 720 Belfast Road, Suite 217 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 0Z5 www.rac.ca Radio Amateur du Québec inc. 4545 Pierre-de-Coubertin Avenue C.P. 1000, Succursale M Montréal, Quebec H1V 3R2 www.raqi.qc.ca Instructions for examiners are contained in Radiocommunication Information Circular RIC-1, Guide for Examiners Accredited to Conduct Examinations for the Amateur Radio Operator Certificate. For additional information, please contact the Amateur Radio Service Centre: B-001-001-001 (C) B-001-002-002 (D) Authority to make regulations governing An Amateur Radio Operator Certificate is radiocommunications is derived from: valid for: A the Standards for the Operation of Radio A five years Stations in the Amateur Radio Service B three years B the ITU Radio Regulations C one year C the Radiocommunication Act D life D the Radiocommunication Regulations B-001-002-003 (A) B-001-001-002 (B) Whenever a change of address is made: Authority to make "Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur A Innovation, Science and Economic Radio Service" is derived from: Development Canada must be advised of any change in postal address A the ITU Radio Regulations B Innovation, Science and Economic B the Radiocommunication Act Development Canada must be notified C the Radiocommunication Regulations within 14 days of operation at the new D the Standards for the Operation of Radio address Stations in the Amateur Radio Service C the station shall not be operated until a change of address card is forwarded to B-001-001-003 (C) Innovation, Science and Economic The Department that is responsible for the Development Canada administration of the Radiocommunication D within the same province, there is no Act is: need to notify Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada A Communications Canada B National Defence B-001-002-004 (D) C Innovation, Science and Economic The Amateur Radio Operator Certificate: Development Canada D Transport Canada A must be put on file B must be kept in a safe place B-001-001-004 (A) C must be kept on the person to whom it is The "amateur radio service" is defined in: issued D must be retained at the station A the Radiocommunication Regulations B the Radiocommunication Act B-001-002-005 (B) C the Standards for the Operation of Radio The holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Stations in the Amateur Radio Service Certificate shall, at the request of a duly D the FCC's Part 97 rules appointed radio inspector, produce the certificate, or a copy thereof, to the B-001-002-001 (C) inspector, within ____ hours after the request: What must you do to notify your mailing address changes ? A 72 B A Contact an accredited examiner and 48 provide details of your address change C 12 B Write amateur organizations advising D 24 them of your new address, enclosing your certificate C Contact Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and provide details of your address change D Telephone your local club, and give them your new address B-001-002-006 (B) B-001-003-004 (C) The fee for an Amateur Radio Operator What government document states the Certificate is: offences and penalties for non compliance of the rules governing radiocommunications? A $24 B free A The Radiocommunications Regulations C $32 B The Radiocommunications Law Reform Act of 2002 D $10 C The Radiocommunication Act D B-001-002-007 (D) The Official Radio Rules of Canada The Amateur Radio Operator Certificate B-001-003-005 (A) should be: Which of the following is not correct? The A retained in a safety deposit box Minister may suspend an Amateur Radio B retained on the radio amateur's person Operator Certificate: C retained in the radio amateur's vehicle A With no notice, or opportunity to make D retained at the address provided to representation thereto Innovation, Science and Economic B Where the holder has contravened the Development Canada Radiocommunication Act, its Regulations, or the terms and conditions B-001-003-001 (A) of the certificate Out of amateur band transmissions: C Where the certificate was obtained through misrepresentation A are prohibited - penalties could be D Where the holder has failed to comply assessed to the control operator with a request to pay fees or interest due B must be identified with your call sign C are permitted B-001-003-006 (C) D are permitted for short tests only Which of the following statements is not correct? B-001-003-002 (A) A In executing a warrant, a radio inspector If an amateur pretends there is an shall not use force, unless accompanied emergency and transmits the word by a peace officer, and force is "MAYDAY," what is this called? authorized B A False or deceptive signals The person in charge of a place entered by a radio inspector shall give the B A traditional greeting in May inspector information that the inspector C An emergency test transmission requests D Nothing special: "MAYDAY" has no C A radio inspector may enter a dwelling meaning in an emergency without the consent of the occupant and without a warrant B-001-003-003 (B) D Where entry is refused, and is necessary A person found guilty of transmitting a false to perform his duties under the Act, a or fraudulent distress signal, or interfering radio inspector may obtain a warrant with, or obstructing any radio communication, without lawful cause, may B-001-004-001 (D) be liable, on summary conviction, to a What age must you be to hold an Amateur penalty of: Radio Operator Certificate with Basic A a fine of $1 000 Qualification? B a fine, not exceeding $5 000, or a prison A 70 years or younger term of one year, or both B 18 years or older C a fine of $10 000 C 14 years or older D a prison term of two years D There are no age limits B-001-004-002 (D) B-001-004-006 (A) Which examination must be passed before The holder of an Amateur Radio Operator an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate is Certificate with the Basic Qualification is issued? authorized to operate following stations: A Personality test A a station authorized in the amateur B Morse code service C Advanced B a station authorized in the aeronautical service D Basic C a station authorized in the maritime service B-001-004-003 (A) D any authorized station except stations Holders of which one of the following authorized in the amateur, aeronautical or certificates may be issued an Amateur maritime services Radio Operator Certificate? A Canadian Radiocommunication Operator B-001-004-007 (B) General Certificate Maritime (RGMC) What conditions must candidates to B Canadian Restricted Operator Certificate amateur radio certification meet? - Maritime (ROC-M) A Be at least 14 years of age and a C Canadian Restricted Operator's Canadian citizen or permanent resident Certificate - Maritime Commercial (ROC- B MC) Have a valid address in Canada D Canadian Restricted Operator Certificate C Be a Canadian citizen - Aeronautical (ROC-A) D Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident B-001-004-004 (B) B-001-005-001 (A) After an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic qualifications is issued, the Radio apparatus may be installed, placed in holder may be examined for additional operation, repaired or maintained by the qualifications in the following order: holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Advanced Qualification on A Advanced after passing Morse code behalf of another person: B any order A if the other person is the holder of an C Morse code after passing the Advanced Amateur Radio Operator Certificate to D Morse code after passing the Basic with operate in the amateur radio service Honours B pending the granting of a radio authorization, if the apparatus covers the B-001-004-005 (C) amateur and commercial frequency One Morse code qualification is available for bands the Amateur Radio Operator Certificate. It is: C pending the granting of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate if the apparatus A 7 w.p.m. covers the amateur frequency bands only B 15 w.p.m. D if the transmitter of a station, for which a C 5 w.p.m. radio authorization is to be applied for, is D 12 w.p.m. type approved and crystal controlled B-001-005-002 (A) B-001-006-002 (A) The holder of an Amateur Radio Operator An amateur station may be used to Certificate may design and build from communicate with: scratch transmitting equipment for use in the A stations operated under similar amateur radio service provided that person authorizations has the: B any stations which are identified for A Advanced qualification special contests B Basic and Morse code qualification C armed forces stations during special C Morse code with Honours qualification contests and training exercises D Basic qualification D any station transmitting in the amateur bands B-001-005-003