| 1 |
The Amateur Service may be briefly defined as:
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| A | A private radio service for personal gain and public benefit |
| B | A public radio service used for public service communications |
| C | A radiocommunications service for the purpose of self-training, inter-communication and technical investigation |
| D | A private radio service intended only for emergency communications |
| 2 |
The organisation responsible for the International Radio Regulations is the:
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| A | European Radiocommunications Office |
| B | United Nations |
| C | International Telecommunication Union |
| D | European Telecommunication Standards Institute |
| 3 |
For regulatory purposes the world is divided into regions each with different radio spectrum allocations. Malaysia is located in:
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| A | Region 1 |
| B | Region 2 |
| C | Region 3 |
| D | Region 4 |
| 4 |
Which agency regulates and enforces the rules for the Amateur Radio Service Malaysia?
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| A | MCMC |
| B | ITU |
| C | FCC |
| D | IARU |
| 5 |
An Amateur Station is a station:
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| A | In the public radio service |
| B | Using radiocommunications for a commercial purpose |
| C | Using equipment for training new radiocommunications operators |
| D | In the Amateur Service and Amateur-satellite Service |
| 6 |
The fundamental regulations controlling the Amateur Service are to be found in:
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| A | The International Radio Regulations from the ITU |
| B | The Radio Amateur's Handbook |
| C | The callsign book |
| D | On the radio bulletin-board |
| 7 |
You must keep the following document at your amateur station:
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| A | Your Amateur Operator Apparatus Assignment |
| B | A copy of the Rules and Regulations for the Amateur Service |
| C | A copy of the Radio Amateur's Handbook for instant reference |
| D | A chart showing the amateur radio band |
| 8 |
If the qualified operator of an amateur radio station is absent overseas, the home station may be used by:
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| A | Any member of the immediate family to maintain contact with only the qualified operator |
| B | Any person with an appropriate Amateur Radio Apparatus Assignment |
| C | The immediate family to communicate with any amateur radio operator |
| D | The immediate family if a separate callsign for mobile use has been obtained by the absent operator |
| 9 |
An Amateur Station is one which is:
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| A | Operated by the holder of an Amateur Radio Apparatus Assignment on the amateur radio bands |
| B | Owned and operated by a person who is not engaged professionally in radio communications |
| C | Used exclusively to provide two-way communication in connection with activities of amateur sporting organisations |
| D | Used primarily for emergency communications during floods, earthquakes and similar disasters. |
| 10 |
An amateur station may transmit unidentified signals:
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| A | When making a brief test not intended for reception by anyone else |
| B | When conducted on a clear frequency when no interference will be caused |
| C | When the meaning of transmitted information must be obscured to preserve secrecy |
| D | Never, such transmissions are not permitted |
| 11 |
Before operating an amateur station in a motor vehicle, you must:
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| A | Give the Land Transport Authority the vehicle's licence plate number |
| B | Inform the Ministry of Communication & Multimedia |
| C | Hold a current amateur radio apparatus assignment |
| D | Obtain an additional callsign |
| 12 |
If you transmit from another amateur's station, the person responsible for its proper operation is:
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| A | Both of you |
| B | The other amateur (the station’s owner) |
| C | You, the operator |
| D | The station owner, unless the station records show that you were the operator at the time |
| 13 |
An amateur station must have a qualified operator:
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| A | Only when training another amateur |
| B | Whenever the station receiver is operated |
| C | Whenever the station is used for transmitting |
| D | When transmitting and receiving |
| 14 |
A logbook for recording stations worked:
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| A | Is compulsory for every amateur radio operator |
| B | Is recommended for all amateur radio operators |
| C | Must list all messages sent |
| D | Must record time in UTC |
| 15 |
Unqualified persons in your family cannot transmit using your amateur station if they are alone with your equipment because they must:
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| A | Not use your equipment without your permission |
| B | Hold a valid Amateur Radio Apparatus Assignment before they are allowed to operate an amateur radio station |
| C | First know how to use the right abbreviations and Q signals |
| D | First know the right frequencies and emissions for transmitting |
| 16 |
The minimum age for a person to hold a Class C is:
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| A | 12 years |
| B | 16 years |
| C | 21 years |
| D | there is no age limit |
| 17 |
The maximum power output permitted from an class C amateur station is:
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| A | Amount that needed to overcome interference from other stations |
| B | 25watt PEP |
| C | As per radio maximum power |
| D | 500 watt PEP |
| 18 |
You identify your amateur station by transmitting your:
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| A | "handle" |
| B | Callsign |
| C | First name and your location |
| D | Full name |
| 19 |
These letters are generally used for the prefix in Malaysian amateur radio callsigns:
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| A | 9M |
| B | ZL |
| C | VK |
| D | LZ |
| 20 |
If you hear distress traffic and are unable to render assistance, you should:
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| A | Maintain watch until you are certain that assistance is forthcoming |
| B | Enter the details in the logbook and take no further action |
| C | Take no action |
| D | Tell all other stations to cease transmitting |
| 21 |
You hear a station using the callsign “AF8DEN stroke 9M2” on your local VHF repeater. This is:
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| A | A callsign not authorised for use in Malaysia |
| B | A confused illegal operator |
| C | The station of an amateur visitor |
| D | Probably an unlicensed person using stolen equipment |
| 22 |
A Malaysian Amateur Radio Operator Certificate allows you to operate:
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| A | Anywhere in the world |
| B | Anywhere in Malaysia and in any other country that recognises the Certificate |
| C | Within 50 km of your home station location |
| D | Only at your home address |
| 23 |
With a Malaysian Amateur Radio Operator Certificate you may operate transmitters in your station:
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| A | One at a time |
| B | One at a time, except for emergency communications |
| C | Any number at one time |
| D | Any number, so long as they are transmitting on different bands |
| 24 |
You must keep the following document at your amateur station:
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| A | Your Apparatus Assignment |
| B | A copy of the Rules and Regulations for the Amateur Service |
| C | A copy of the Radio Amateur's Handbook for instant reference |
| D | A chart showing the amateur radio bands |
| 25 |
An Amateur Station is a station:
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| A | Operated by the holder of an amateur radio apparatus assignment on the amateur radio bands |
| B | Owned and operated by a person who is not engaged professionally in radio communications |
| C | Used exclusively to provide two-way communication in connection with activities of amateur sporting organisations |
| D | Used primarily for emergency communications during floods, earthquakes and similar disasters. |
| 26 |
All amateur stations, regardless of the mode of transmission used, must be equipped with:
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| A | A reliable means for determining the operating radio frequency |
| B | A dummy antenna |
| C | An overmodulation indicating device |
| D | A DC power meter |
| 27 |
If you transmit from another amateur's station, the person responsible for its proper operation is:
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| A | Both of you |
| B | The other amateur (the station’s owner) |
| C | You, the operator |
| D | The station owner, unless the station records show that you were the operator at the time |
| 28 |
Your responsibility as a station operator is that you must:
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| A | Allow another amateur to operate your station upon request |
| B | Be present whenever the station is operated |
| C | Be responsible for the proper operation of the station in accordance with the Radiocommunications Regulations |
| D | Notify the MCMC another amateur acts as the operator |
| 29 |
The minimum age for a person to hold a Class B licence is
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| A | 14 years |
| B | 16 years |
| C | 21 years |
| D | There is no age limit |
| 30 |
The minimum age for a person to hold a Class A licence is
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| A | 12 years |
| B | 15 years |
| C | 21 years |
| D | There is no age limit |
| 31 |
If you contact another station and your signal is strong and perfectly readable, you should:
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| A | Turn on your speech processor |
| B | Reduce your SWR |
| C | Not make any changes, otherwise you may lose contact |
| D | Reduce your transmitter power output to the minimum needed to maintain contact |
| 32 |
The age when an amateur radio operator is required to surrender the apparatus assignment is.
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| A | 65 years |
| B | 70 years |
| C | 75 years |
| D | There is no age limit |
| 33 |
The frequency limits of the “2 meter band” are:
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| A | 144 to 149 MHz |
| B | 144 to 148 MHz |
| C | 146 to 148 MHz |
| D | 144 to 150 MHz |
| 34 |
The frequency limits of the “70 centimeter band” are:
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| A | 430 to 440 MHz |
| B | 430 to 450 MHz |
| C | 435 to 438 MHz |
| D | 430 to 460 MHz |
| 35 |
Two bands where amateur satellites may operate are
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| A | 28.0 to 29.7 MHz and 144.0 to 146.0 MHz |
| B | 21.0 to 21.1 MHz and 146.0 to 148.0 MHz |
| C | 3.5 to 3.8 MHz and 7.0 to 7.1 MHz |
| D | 7.1 to 7.3 MHz and 10.1 to 10.15 MHz |
| 36 |
The published Malaysia amateur radio band plans are:
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| A | Obligatory for all amateur radio operators to observe |
| B | Recommended, and all amateur radio operators should follow them |
| C | To show where distant stations can be worked |
| D | For tests and experimental purposes only |
| 37 |
When the Amateur Service is a secondary user of a band and another service is the primary user, this means:
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| A | Nothing at all, all users have equal rights to operate |
| B | Amateurs may only use the band during emergencies |
| C | The band may be used by amateurs provided they do not cause harmful interference to primary users |
| D | You may increase transmitter power to overcome any interference caused by primary users |
| 38 |
You hear a member of the radio club you belong to being abused on air. Another amateur has joined in to protect the abused person, you
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| A | Can also join in the protection to add weight of numbers |
| B | Should press the PTT switch to try to block out the abuser |
| C | Inform the abuser that such language is not really acceptable |
| D | Are best advised to stay out of the matter and chat later. |
| 39 |
An amateur station may be used to communicate with:
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| A | Any stations which are identified for special contests |
| B | Armed forces stations during special contests and training exercises |
| C | Similar licensed stations |
| D | Any station transmitting in the amateur bands |
| 40 |
Which of the following CANNOT be discussed on an amateur club net?
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| A | Recreation planning |
| B | Code practice planning |
| C | Emergency planning |
| D | Business planning |
| 41 |
When is a radio amateur allowed to broadcast information to the general public?
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| A | Never |
| B | Only when the operator is being paid |
| C | Only when broadcasts last less than 1 hour |
| D | Only when broadcasts last longer than 15 minutes |
| 42 |
When may false or deceptive amateur signals or communications be transmitted?
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| A | Never |
| B | When operating a beacon transmitter in a "fox hunt" exercise |
| C | When playing a harmless "practical joke" |
| D | When you need to hide the meaning of a message for secrecy |
| 43 |
Which of the following one-way communications may not be transmitted in the amateur service?
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| A | Broadcasts intended for the general public |
| B | Telecommands to model craft |
| C | Brief transmissions to make adjustments to the station |
| D | Morse code practice |
| 44 |
When may you send indecent or profane words from your amateur station?
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| A | Never |
| B | Only when they do not cause interference to other communications |
| C | Only when they are not retransmitted through a repeater |
| D | Any time, but there is an unwritten rule among amateurs that they should not be used on the air |
| 45 |
When may an amateur station in two-way communication transmit a message in a secret code in order to obscure the meaning of the communication?
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| A | During a declared communications emergency |
| B | During contests |
| C | Never |
| D | When transmitting above 450 MHz |
| 46 |
What are the restrictions on the use of abbreviations or procedural signals in the amateur service?
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| A | There are no restrictions |
| B | They are not permitted because they obscure the meaning of a message to government monitoring stations |
| C | Only "10 codes" are permitted |
| D | They may be used if they do not obscure the meaning of a message |
| 47 |
What should you do to keep your station from retransmitting music or signals from a non-amateur station?
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| A | Turn up the volume of your transmitter |
| B | Speak closer to the microphone to increase your signal strength |
| C | Adjust your transceiver noise blanker |
| D | Turn down the volume of background audio |
| 48 |
The transmission of a secret code by the operator of an amateur station:
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| A | Is permitted for contests |
| B | Must be approved by MCMC |
| C | Is not permitted |
| D | Is permitted for third-party traffic |
| 49 |
A radio amateur may be engaged in communication which includes the transmission of:
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| A | Programming that originates from a broadcasting undertaking |
| B | Q signals |
| C | Radiocommunication in support of industrial, business, or professional activities |
| D | Commercially recorded material |
| 50 |
An amateur station may transmit:
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| A | Profane or obscene words or language |
| B | Music |
| C | Secret codes or ciphers |
| D | Signals which are not superfluous |
| 51 |
Where may the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate operate an amateur radio station in Malaysia?
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| A | Anywhere in Malaysia |
| B | Anywhere in Malaysia during times of emergency |
| C | Only at the address shown on MCMC records |
| D | Anywhere in your call sign prefix area |
| 52 |
Which type of station may transmit one-way communications?
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| A | Beacon station |
| B | Repeater station |
| C | HF station |
| D | VHF station |
| 53 |
Amateur radio operators may install or operate radio apparatus:
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| A | At any location in Malaysia |
| B | Only at the address which is on record at MCMC |
| C | At the address which is on record at MCMC and at one other location |
| D | At the address which is on record at MCMC and in two mobiles |
| 54 |
What is your responsibility as a station owner?
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| A | You must allow another amateur to operate your station upon request |
| B | You must be present whenever the station is operated |
| C | You must notify MCMC if another amateur acts as the control operator |
| D | You are responsible for the proper operation of the station in accordance with the regulations |
| 55 |
When must an amateur station have a control operator?
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| A | Whenever the station is operating |
| B | Whenever the station receiver is operated |
| C | Whenever the station is transmitting |
| D | Only when training another amateur |
| 56 |
When a station is transmitting, where must its control operator be?
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| A | Anywhere in the same building as the transmitter |
| B | At the station’s entrance, to control entry to the room |
| C | Anywhere within 50 km of the station location |
| D | At the station’s control point |
| 57 |
Why can’t family members without qualifications transmit using your amateur station if they are alone with your equipment?
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| A | They must not use your equipment without your permission |
| B | They must first know how to use the right abbreviations and Q signals |
| C | They must first know the right frequencies and emissions for transmitting |
| D | They must hold an amateur radio apparatus assignment before they are allowed to be control operators. |
| 58 |
The owner of an amateur station may:
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| A | Permit anyone to take part in communications only if prior written permission is received from MCMC |
| B | Permit anyone to use the station without restrictions |
| C | Permit any person to operate the station under the supervision and in the presence of the holder of the amateur operator certificate |
| D | Permit anyone to use the station and take part in communications |
| 59 |
What is a transmission called that disturbs other communications?
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| A | Harmful interference |
| B | Interrupted CW |
| C | Transponder signals |
| D | Unidentified transmissions |
| 60 |
When may you deliberately interfere with another station’s communications?
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| A | Never |
| B | Only if the station is operating illegally |
| C | Only if the station begins transmitting on a frequency you are using |
| D | You may expect, and cause, deliberate interference because it can’t be helped during crowded band conditions |
| 61 |
If the regulations say that the amateur service is a secondary user of a frequency band, and another service is a primary user, what does this mean?
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| A | Amateurs are allowed to use the frequency band only if they do not cause interference to primary users |
| B | Nothing special: all users of a frequency band have equal rights to operate |
| C | Amateurs are only allowed to use the frequency band during emergencies |
| D | Amateurs must increase transmitter power to overcome any interference caused by primary users |
| 62 |
What rule applies if two amateur stations want to use the same frequency?
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| A | Both station operators have an equal right to operate on the frequency |
| B | The station operator with a lesser class of license must yield the frequency to a higher-class licensee |
| C | The station operator with a lower power output must yield the frequency to the station with a higher power output |
| D | Station operators in ITU Regions 1 and 3 must yield the frequency to stations in ITU Region 2 |
| 63 |
What name is given to a form of interference that seriously degrades, obstructs or repeatedly interrupts a radiocommunication service?
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| A | Intentional interference |
| B | Adjacent interference |
| C | Disruptive interference |
| D | Harmful interference |
| 64 |
Where interference to the reception of radiocommunications is caused by the operation of an amateur station:
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| A | The amateur station operator is not obligated to take any action |
| B | The amateur station operator may continue to operate without restrictions |
| C | MCMC may require that the necessary steps for the prevention of the interference be taken by the radio amateur |
| D | The amateur station operator may continue to operate and the necessary steps can be taken when the amateur operator can afford it |
| 65 |
Amateur radio stations may communicate:
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| A | With anyone who uses international Morse code |
| B | With non-amateur stations |
| C | With any station involved in a real or simulated emergency |
| D | Only with other amateur stations |
| 66 |
If you hear an unanswered distress signal on a amateur band where you do not have privileges to communicate:
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| A | You may offer assistance using international Morse code only |
| B | You may offer assistance after contacting MCMC for permission to do so |
| C | You should offer assistance |
| D | You may not offer assistance |
| 67 |
In the amateur radio service, it is permissible to broadcast:
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|---|---|
| A | Music |
| B | Commercially recorded material |
| C | Programming that originates from a broadcast undertaking |
| D | Radio communications required for the immediate safety of life of individuals or the immediate protection of property |
| 68 |
An amateur radio station in distress may:
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| A | Only use radiocommunication bands for which the operator is qualified to use |
| B | Use any means of radiocommunication, but only on internationally recognized emergency channels |
| C | Any means of radiocommunication |
| D | Only Morse code communications on internationally recognized emergency channels |
| 69 |
During a disaster, when may an amateur station make transmissions necessary to meet essential communication needs and assist relief operations?
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| A | Never: only official emergency stations may transmit in a disaster |
| B | When normal communication systems are overloaded, damaged or disrupted |
| C | When normal communication systems are working but are not convenient |
| D | Only when the local emergency net is activated |
| 70 |
How often must an amateur station be identified during simplex operation?
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| A | At least every ten minutes, and at the beginning and at the end of a contact |
| B | At the beginning of a contact and at least every three minutes after that |
| C | At least once during each transmission |
| D | At the beginning and end of each transmission |
| 71 |
What do you transmit to identify your amateur station?
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| A | Your "handle" |
| B | Your first name and your location |
| C | Your full name |
| D | Your call sign |
| 72 |
What identification, if any, is required when two amateur stations begin communications?
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| A | No identification is required |
| B | Each station must transmit its own call sign |
| C | Both stations must transmit both call signs |
| D | One of the stations must give both stations’ call signs |
| 73 |
What identification, if any, is required when two amateur stations end communications?
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| A | Each station must transmit its own call sign |
| B | No identification is required |
| C | One of the stations must transmit both stations’ call signs |
| D | Both stations must transmit both call signs |
| 74 |
When may an amateur transmit unidentified communications?
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|---|---|
| A | Only for brief tests not meant as messages |
| B | Only if it does not interfere with others |
| C | Only for two-way or third-party communications |
| D | Never |
| 75 |
What language may you use when identifying your station?
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| A | English |
| B | Any language being used for a contact |
| C | Any language being used for a contact, providing Malaysia has a third-party communications agreement with that country |
| D | Any language of a country which is a member of the International Telecommunication Union |
| 76 |
Radio amateurs may use their stations to transmit international communications on behalf of a third party only if:
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|---|---|
| A | The amateur station has received written authorization from MCMC to pass third party traffic |
| B | The communication is transmitted by secret code |
| C | Such communications have been authorized by the countries concerned |
| D | Prior remuneration has been received |
| 77 |
Amateur third-party communications is:
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|---|---|
| A | The transmission of commercial or secret messages |
| B | A simultaneous communication between three operators |
| C | None of these answers |
| D | The transmission of non-commercial or personal messages to or on behalf of a third party |
| 78 |
Third-party traffic is:
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|---|---|
| A | Any message passed by an amateur station |
| B | Coded communications of any type |
| C | A message sent to a non-amateur via an amateur station |
| D | Any communication between two amateur operators |
| 79 |
If you let another amateur with additional qualifications than yours control your station, what operating privileges are allowed?
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|---|---|
| A | Only the privileges allowed by your qualifications |
| B | Any privileges allowed by the additional qualifications |
| C | All the emission privileges of the additional qualifications, but only the frequency privileges of your qualifications |
| D | All the frequency privileges of the additional qualifications, but only the emission privileges of your qualifications |
| 80 |
If you are the control operator at the station of another amateur who has additional qualifications to yours, what operating privileges are you allowed?
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|---|---|
| A | Any privileges allowed by the additional qualifications |
| B | All the emission privileges of the additional qualifications, but only the frequency privileges of your qualifications |
| C | All the frequency privileges of the additional qualifications, but only the emission privileges of your qualifications |
| D | Only the privileges allowed by your qualifications |
| 81 |
What is a good way to make contact on a repeater?
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|---|---|
| A | Say the other operator’s name, then your call sign three times |
| B | Say the call sign of the station you want to contact, then your call sign |
| C | Say, "Breaker, breaker," then your call sign |
| D | Say the call sign of the station you want to contact three times |
| 82 |
How do you call another station on a repeater if you know the station’s call sign?
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| A | Say the station’s call sign, then identify your own station |
| B | Say "break, break 79," then say the station’s call sign |
| C | Say "CQ" three times, then say the station’s call sign |
| D | Wait for the station to call "CQ", then answer it |
| 83 |
Why should you pause briefly between transmissions when using a repeater?
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|---|---|
| A | To check the SWR of the repeater |
| B | To reach for pencil and paper for third-party communications |
| C | To dial up the repeater’s autopatch |
| D | To listen for anyone else wanting to use the repeater |
| 84 |
Why should you keep transmissions short when using a repeater?
|
|---|---|
| A | To keep long-distance charges down |
| B | To give any listening non-hams a chance to respond |
| C | A long transmission may prevent someone with an emergency from using the repeater |
| D | To see if the receiving station operator is still awake |
| 85 |
What is the proper way to break into a conversation on a repeater?
|
|---|---|
| A | Wait for the end of a transmission and start calling the desired party |
| B | Shout, "break, break!" to show that you’re eager to join the conversation |
| C | Turn on an amplifier and override whoever is talking |
| D | Say your call sign during a break between transmissions |
| 86 |
Administration of the amateur service in Malaysia is by:
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|---|---|
| A | Malaysian Amateur Radio Transmitters Society |
| B | Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) |
| C | Jabatan Telekom Malaysia |
| D | International Amateur Radio Union |
| 87 |
The callsign of an amateur radio class A licensee who address is in Sarawak must use the prefix:
|
|---|---|
| A | 9M8 |
| B | 9M3 |
| C | 9M6 |
| D | 9M2 |
| 88 |
The prime document for the administration of the amateur service in Malaysia is the:
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|---|---|
| A | Radio Regulations, 1985 |
| B | Broadcasting Act |
| C | Radio Amateur’s Handbook |
| D | The Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 |
| 89 |
Amateur radio repeater frequencies in Malaysia are coordinated by:
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|---|---|
| A | The Malaysian Frequency Spectrum Advisory Group |
| B | Malaysian Amateur Radio Transmitters Society |
| C | Repeater working group committee |
| D | Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) |
| 90 |
The regulatory authority in Malaysia on amateur radio is the:
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|---|---|
| A | Malaysian Amateur Radio Transmitters Society |
| B | Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) |
| C | International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) |
| D | Putrajaya Administrative |
| 91 |
Based on Communications and Multimedia (Spectrum) Regulations 2000, how much is the per year fee amount for Amateur Radio Repeater Station?
|
|---|---|
| A | RM 60.00 |
| B | RM 24.00 |
| C | RM 36.00 |
| D | RM 120.00 |
| 92 |
Regulation 27(1) of the Communications and Multimedia (Technical Standard) Regulation 2000 stated that:
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|---|---|
| A | No person shall transmit any part of the frequency spectrum unless that person is licensed |
| B | No person shall undertake or conduct any activity in designated skill area unless that person is certified |
| C | No person is allowed to operate any Amateur Radio equipment unless the equipment is certified by SIRIM |
| D | No person shall undertake or conduct any activity in Amateur Radio Services unless that person is able to operate an amateur radio station correctly |
| 93 |
The correct order for callsigns exchange at the start and end of a transmission is:
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|---|---|
| A | The other callsign followed by your own Callsign |
| B | Your callsign followed by the other callsign |
| C | Your own callsign, repeated twice |
| D | The other callsign, repeated twice |
| 94 |
When conversing via a VHF or UHF repeater you should pause between "over" to allow for:
|
|---|---|
| A | Urgent message and emergency traffic |
| B | Other stations to join in the QSO |
| C | To cool down the repeater |
| D | answer A and B above |
| 95 |
When making a CQ call, it is good practice to:
|
|---|---|
| A | Use a frequency occupied by a weak station |
| B | Always use friend callsign |
| C | Only call DX stations |
| D | Ensure that the frequency is clear before starting |
| 96 |
What you should do when you hear two stations are in QSO?
|
|---|---|
| A | Cut into the conversation without knowing what they are discussing |
| B | Listen first and after finding out the gist, of the QSO ask to join and start Talking about something |
| C | Cut in and start an argument about another subject |
| D | Listen first and if you can contribute to the QSO ask to join and add what you can to stimulate further discussion |
| 97 |
The content "recorded on your station logbook shall be preserved for a period of:
|
|---|---|
| A | At least 6 months |
| B | At least 1 year |
| C | At least 2 years |
| D | Forever |
| 98 |
Repeaters normally operate on which mode:
|
|---|---|
| A | AM |
| B | FM |
| C | SSB |
| D | LSB |
| 99 |
What is the best practice when using a repeater?
|
|---|---|
| A | Keep the "over" short so as to allow other users to access |
| B | Keep the "over" as longs as you like |
| C | Discuss subjects including politics, sex and religion |
| D | Access the repeater without giving your callsign |
| 100 |
Your responsibility as an amateur radio licensee is that you must:
|
|---|---|
| A | Allow another amateur to operate your station upon request |
| B | Be present whenever the station is operated |
| C | Be responsible for the proper operation of the station in accordance with the Radio communications Regulations |
| D | Notify the Ministry of Communications if another amateur acts as the operator of your station |
| 101 |
The abbreviation “VHF” refers to the radio spectrum between:
|
|---|---|
| A | 2 MHz and 10 MHz |
| B | 3 MHz and 30 MHz |
| C | 30 MHz and 300 MHz |
| D | 200 MHz and 2000 MHz |
| 102 |
The signal "QRM" means:
|
|---|---|
| A | Your signals are fading |
| B | I am troubled by static |
| C | Your transmission is being interfered with |
| D | Is my transmission being interfered with? |
| 103 |
The question "Who is calling me?" is asked by:
|
|---|---|
| A | QRT? |
| B | QRM? |
| C | QRP? |
| D | QRZ? |
| 104 |
The "Q" signal "what is your location?" is:
|
|---|---|
| A | QTH? |
| B | QTC? |
| C | QRL? |
| D | QRZ? |
| 105 |
The "Q" signal "are you busy?" is:
|
|---|---|
| A | QRM? |
| B | QRL? |
| C | QRT? |
| D | QRZ? |
| 106 |
The signal "QSY?" means:
|
|---|---|
| A | Shall I change to transmission on another frequency? |
| B | Shall I increase transmitter power? |
| C | Shall I relay to .......... ? |
| D | Is my signal fading? |
| 107 |
In phonetic letter Z is:
|
|---|---|
| A | Zebra |
| B | Zulu |
| C | Zack |
| D | Zero |
| 108 |
In phonetic letter Q is:
|
|---|---|
| A | Quebec |
| B | Quality |
| C | Qantas |
| D | Quack |
| 109 |
In phonetic letter R is:
|
|---|---|
| A | Romeo |
| B | Roger |
| C | Rocky |
| D | Repeat |
| 110 |
Readability of R2 indicate:
|
|---|---|
| A | Perfect readable |
| B | Weak; readable every now and then |
| C | Unreadable |
| D | Readable with difficulty. |
| 111 |
Signal report which is a perfect signal is
|
|---|---|
| A | 59 |
| B | 55 |
| C | 45 |
| D | 56 |
| 112 |
The maximum power output permitted from a Class C amateur station is:
|
|---|---|
| A | That needed to overcome interference from other stations |
| B | 25 watt PEP |
| C | Specified in the amateur radio General User Radio Licence |
| D | 1000 watt mean power or 2000 watt PEP |
| 113 |
The transmitter power output for Class C amateur stations at all times is:
|
|---|---|
| A | 25 watt PEP maximum output |
| B | That needed to overcome interference from other stations |
| C | 1000 watt PEP maximum |
| D | The minimum power necessary to communicate and within the terms of the amateur radio |
| 114 |
You identify your amateur station by transmitting your:
|
|---|---|
| A | "handle" |
| B | Callsign |
| C | First name and your location |
| D | Full name |
| 115 |
This callsign could be allocated to an amateur radio operator in Sarawak is:
|
|---|---|
| A | 9M8AAA |
| B | 9M2SL |
| C | 9M2M |
| D | 9M0S |
| 116 |
These letters are generally used for the first letters in Malaysia amateur radio callsigns:
|
|---|---|
| A | ZS |
| B | 9W |
| C | VK |
| D | LZ |
| 117 |
Before re-issuing, a relinquished callsign is normally kept for:
|
|---|---|
| A | 1 year |
| B | 2 years |
| C | 0 years |
| D | 5 years |
| 118 |
An amateur radio apparatus assignment authorises the use of:
|
|---|---|
| A | All land mobile radio transmitting and receiving apparatus |
| B | A TV receiver |
| C | Amateur radio transmitting apparatus only |
| D | Marine mobile equipment |
| 119 |
If you hear distress traffic and are unable to render assistance, you should:
|
|---|---|
| A | Maintain watch until you are certain that assistance is forthcoming |
| B | Enter the details in the log book and take no further action |
| C | Take no action |
| D | Tell all other stations to cease transmitting |
| 120 |
Band plans showing the transmission modes for Malaysia amateur radio bands are developed and published for the mutual respect and advantage of all operators:
|
|---|---|
| A | To ensure that your operations do not impose problems on other operators and that their operations do not impact on you |
| B | To keep experimental developments contained |
| C | To reduce the number of modes in any one band |
| D | To keep overseas stations separate from local stations |
| 121 |
A person in distress:
|
|---|---|
| A | Must use correct communication procedures |
| B | May use any means available to attract attention |
| C | Must give position with a grid reference |
| D | Must use allocated safety frequencies |
| 122 |
This rule applies if two amateur radio stations want to use the same frequency:
|
|---|---|
| A | The operator with the newer licence must yield the frequency to the more experienced licensee |
| B | The station with the lower power output must yield the frequency to the station with the higher power output |
| C | Both stations have an equal right to operate on the frequency, the second- comer courteously giving way after checking that the frequency is in use |
| D | Stations in ITU Regions 1 and 2 must yield the frequency to stations in Region 3 |
| 123 |
You are mobile and talking through a VHF repeater. The other station reports that you keep "dropping out". This means:
|
|---|---|
| A | Your signal is drifting lower in frequency |
| B | Your signal does not have enough strength to operate the repeater |
| C | Your voice is too low-pitched to be understood |
| D | You are not speaking loudly enough |
| 124 |
A repeater operating with a "positive 600 kHz split":
|
|---|---|
| A | Listens on a frequency 600 kHz higher than its designated frequency |
| B | Transmits on a frequency 600 kHz higher than its designated frequency |
| C | Transmits simultaneously on its designated frequency and one 600 kHz higher |
| D | Uses positive modulation with a bandwidth of 600 kHz |
| 125 |
A repeater operating with a "negative 600 kHz split":
|
|---|---|
| A | Listens on a frequency 600 kHz higher than its designated frequency |
| B | Listens on a frequency 600 kHz lower than its designated frequency |
| C | Transmits simultaneously on its designated frequency and one 600 kHz higher |
| D | Uses positive modulation with a bandwidth of 600 kHz |
| 126 |
The standard frequency offset (split) for 70 cm repeaters in Malaysia is plus or minus:
|
|---|---|
| A | 600 kHz |
| B | 1 MHz |
| C | 2 MHZ |
| D | 5 MHz |
| 127 |
The standard frequency offset (split) for 2m repeaters in Malaysia is plus or minus:
|
|---|---|
| A | 600 kHz |
| B | 1 MHz |
| C | 2 MHZ |
| D | 5 MHz |
| 128 |
A call over radio involving safety of life is referred to as:
|
|---|---|
| A | A dire emergency |
| B | A distress call |
| C | An urgency call |
| D | A security call |
| 129 |
An urgent situation not involving the safety of life is called:
|
|---|---|
| A | An emergency call |
| B | An urgency call |
| C | A high priority call |
| D | A sub-distress call |
| 130 |
An amateur radio licence authorises the holder to communicate with:
|
|---|---|
| A | Other amateur radio operators and CB radio operators |
| B | Other amateur radio operators only |
| C | Any two-way radio services on HF (3-30 MHz) |
| D | Land mobile services |
| 131 |
When operating on amateur radio bands it is the operator’s responsibility to ensure that their transmissions:
|
|---|---|
| A | Remain completely inside amateur bands |
| B | Are at least 3KHz from the band edges |
| C | Are within a distance from the band edges as determined by the MCMC |
| D | Are equal to or less then 0dBm outside the amateur band |
| 132 |
Band Plans are published because
|
|---|---|
| A | It is a convenient way of remembering the schedule to the amateur licence |
| B | It allows the different modes and types of transmission to best share the band |
| C | It allocates most of the band to the higher power stations |
| D | It is illegal to operate in contravention of the band plan. |
| 133 |
Calling CQ another station replies in an offensive manner. You should
|
|---|---|
| A | Reply, accepting the contact, as if nothing offensive was said |
| B | Advise the station that they will be reported to the police |
| C | Complain, on-air, about the offensive station |
| D | Ignore the offensive station and make no reference to having heard it. |
| 134 |
Using the Phonetic Alphabet recommended in the licence the word ‘CONTACT’ is
|
|---|---|
| A | Charlie, Oscar, November, Tango, Alpha, Charlie, Tango |
| B | Charlie, Oscar, November, Twin, Alpha, Charlie, Twin |
| C | Charlie, Oscar, Norway, Tango, Alpha, Charlie, Tango |
| D | Charlie, Ontario, November, Tango, Alpha, Charlie, Tango |
| 135 |
Repeaters utilise different transmit and receiver frequencies because
|
|---|---|
| A | If they used a single frequency the listener would receive signals both from the sender and the repeater which could cause interference and distortion |
| B | If they used a single frequency their transmit would overload their receiver and make it impossible to hear any caller |
| C | Users would be unable to check that the repeater was operating correctly by listening on its output frequency |
| D | The licence does not allow repeaters to transmit and receive in the same band |
| 136 |
To make your call sign better understood when using voice transmissions, what should you do?
|
|---|---|
| A | Use any words which start with the same letters as your call sign for each letter of your call |
| B | Talk louder |
| C | Turn up your microphone gain |
| D | Use Standard International Phonetics for each letter of your call sign |
| 137 |
What can you use as an aid for correct station identification when using phone?
|
|---|---|
| A | Q signals |
| B | The Standard International Phonetic Alphabet |
| C | Unique words of your choice |
| D | A speech compressor |
| 138 |
What is the Standard International Phonetic for the letter P?
|
|---|---|
| A | Portugal |
| B | Papa |
| C | Paris |
| D | Peter |
| 139 |
What is the Standard International Phonetic for the letter I?
|
|---|---|
| A | Iran |
| B | Italy |
| C | India |
| D | Item |
| 140 |
What is the Standard International Phonetic for the letter L?
|
|---|---|
| A | Love |
| B | London |
| C | Luxembourg |
| D | Lima |
| 141 |
What are "RST" signal reports?
|
|---|---|
| A | A short way to describe transmitter power |
| B | A short way to describe signal reception |
| C | A short way to describe sunspot activity |
| D | A short way to describe ionospheric conditions |
| 142 |
What does "RST" mean in a signal report?
|
|---|---|
| A | Recovery, signal strength, tempo |
| B | Recovery, signal speed, tone |
| C | Readability, signal speed, tempo |
| D | Readability, signal strength, tone |
| 143 |
What is the meaning of: "Your signal report is 5 7"?
|
|---|---|
| A | Your signal is readable with considerable difficulty |
| B | Your signal is perfectly readable and moderately strong |
| C | Your signal is perfectly readable with near pure tone |
| D | Your signal is perfectly readable, but weak |
| 144 |
What is the meaning of: "Your signal report is 3 3 "?
|
|---|---|
| A | Your signal is unreadable, very weak in strength |
| B | The station is located at latitude 33 degrees |
| C | Your signal is readable with considerable difficulty and weak in strength |
| D | The contact is serial number 33 |
| 145 |
What is used to measure relative signal strength in a receiver?
|
|---|---|
| A | An SSB meter |
| B | A signal deviation meter |
| C | An S meter |
| D | An RST meter |
| 146 |
What is the meaning of "Your signal report is 1 1"?
|
|---|---|
| A | Your signal is unreadable, and barely perceptible |
| B | Your signal is 11 dB over S9 |
| C | Your signal is first class in readability and first class in strength |
| D | Your signal is very readable and very strong |
| 147 |
What is one meaning of the Q signal "QSY"?
|
|---|---|
| A | Use more power |
| B | Send faster |
| C | Change frequency |
| D | Send more slowly |
| 148 |
What is the meaning of the Q signal "QSO"?
|
|---|---|
| A | A contact is ending |
| B | Contact is in progress |
| C | A conversation is desired |
| D | A contact is confirmed |
| 149 |
The signal "QRM" signifies:
|
|---|---|
| A | I am troubled by static |
| B | Your signals are fading |
| C | Is my transmission being interfered with |
| D | I am being interfered with |
| 150 |
The signal "QRN" means:
|
|---|---|
| A | I am busy |
| B | Are you troubled by static |
| C | I am being interfered with |
| D | I am troubled by static |
| 151 |
"Who is calling me" is denoted by the "Q signal":
|
|---|---|
| A | QRK? |
| B | QRP? |
| C | QRZ? |
| D | QRM? |
| 152 |
The "Q signal" which signifies "I will call you again" is:
|
|---|---|
| A | QRX |
| B | QRZ |
| C | QRS |
| D | QRT |
| 153 |
The speed of a radio wave:
|
|---|---|
| A | Is infinite in space |
| B | Is the same as the speed of light |
| C | Is always less than half speed of light |
| D | Varies directly with frequency |
| 154 |
The "Q signal" which signifies "Nothing from me" is:
|
|---|---|
| A | QRU |
| B | QRZ |
| C | QRS |
| D | QRT |
| 155 |
The "Q signal" which signifies "How are you?" is:
|
|---|---|
| A | QRU |
| B | QRZ |
| C | QRS |
| D | Non of the above |
| 156 |
Which of the following is the highest priority of emergency calls:
|
|---|---|
| A | Pan Pan |
| B | Mayday |
| C | Break |
| D | CQ |