OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS

1 Malaysian Amateur Station Apparatus Assignment (Class A) holder is allowed to operate:

A Anywhere in the world when travelling on a Malaysian passport
B Anywhere in Malaysia and in any other country with which a reciprocal licensing arrangement exists
C Within 50 km of operator home station location
D Anywhere in Malaysia only

2 A Class (A) licensee may operate in the following bands:

A 28.000 MHz – 29.800 MHz
B 14 MHz – 14.350 MHz
C 18.068 MHz- 18.178 MHz
D All of the above answers

3 A person operating a Malaysian amateur radio station is forbidden to communicate with amateur stations of another country:

A When that country has notified the International Telecommunication Union that it objects to such communications
B Without written permission from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission
C Until they have properly identified their stations
D Unless they are passing third party traffic

4 The National club that represents Malaysia in International Amateur Radio Union (IARU)

A Malaysian Amateur Radio Transmitter’s Society - MARTS
B Singapore Amateur Radio Transmitting Society – SARTS
C Radio Amateur Society of Thailand - RAST
D Japan Amateur Radio League – JARL

5 A station that is operated from the address specified in the apparatus assignment:

A A specified amateur radio station.
B A base station.
C A mobile station.
D A portable station.

6 A station that is operating while it is in motion or while it is stationary at an unspecified place is called:

A A removable radio station.
B An amateur radio station.
C A mobile station.
D A portable station.

7 The Amateur Service in Malaysia is administered by:

A The Minister of Energy, Communication and Multimedia.
B The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission
C The Ministry of Home Affairs
D The Local Councils

8 All of the followings are the national policy objective for the communications and multimedia industry as mentioned in the Communications and Multimedia Act EXCEPT:

A To establish Malaysia as a major global centre and hub for the communications and multimedia information and content services.
B To promote a civil society where information based services will provide the basis of continuing enhancements to the quality of work and life.
C To punish those who did not use the spectrum efficiently or misuse the spectrum for it own personal gain.
D To ensure information security and network reliability and integrity

9 An amateur radio station is one which is:

A Licensed by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to operate on the amateur frequency 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 radio station may transmit unidentified signals when:

A Making a brief test not intended for reception by anyone else
B Conducted on a clear frequency when no interference
C The meaning of transmitted information must be obscured to preserve secrecy
D Not allowed

11 An amateur radio station must have a licensed operator:

A Only when training another amateur
B Whenever the station receiver operated
C Whenever the station used for transmitting
D At all times when operating

12 Based on Communications and Multimedia (Spectrum) Regulations 2000, what is the fee amount (per year) for Amateur Station (Class A) Apparatus Assignment?

A RM 60.00
B RM 24.00
C RM 36.00
D RM 120.00

13 Based on Communications and Multimedia (Spectrum) Regulations 2000, what is the processing fee amount (per applications) for Amateur Station (Class Apparatus Assignment?

A RM 60.00
B RM 24.00
C RM 36.00
D RM 120.00

14 Based on Communications and Multimedia (Spectrum) Regulations 2000, what is the fee amount for application to vary an assignment (request to amend the apparatus assignment)?

A RM 10.00
B RM 20.00
C RM 30.00
D RM 40.00

15 Based on Communications and Multimedia (Spectrum) Regulations 2000, what is the fee amount (per year) for Amateur Radio Repeater Station?

A RM 60.00
B RM 24.00
C RM 36.00
D RM 120.00

16 For regulatory purposes, the world is divided by the ITU into regions each with different radio spectrum allocations. Malaysia is located in:

A Region 1
B Region 2
C Region 3
D Region 4

17 For the international contest management, Malaysia gazette in the CQ zone number?

A 53
B 28
C 73
D 51

18 If radio apparatus found in a person possession in contravention of the Radio Regulations (licensing) of 2000, the licensing authority, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), may:

A Destroy the equipment.
B Seize and Detain or in his discretion seal such radio apparatus.
C Allow the equipment to be used illegally.
D Return the equipment to the supplier.

19 If the Commission decides to suspend or cancel the assignment (by sending a written notice to the assignment holder), within how many days the assignment holder can reply for an appeal:

A 25 days from the date of the notice issuance
B 10 days from the date of the notice issuance
C 15 days from the date of the notice issuance
D 30 days from the date of the notice issuance

20 The minimum age, eligible for Class A radio operator

A No age limit
B 14 Years old
C 15 Years old
D 21 Years old

21 How long does class B need to wait before sitting for A class exam?

A After confirmation of C class callsign
B After holding a class B Apparatus Assignment for at least one year
C After two years
D After six month

22 The callsign of an amateur radio Class A licensee who address is in Sarawak must use the prefix:

A 9M8
B 9M7
C 9M6
D 9M2

23 The callsign of an amateur radio Class A licensee who address is in Sabah must use the prefix:

A 9M8
B 9M7
C 9M6
D 9M2

24 The callsign of an amateur radio Class A licensee who address is in Semenanjung must use the prefix:

A 9M8
B 9M7
C 9M6
D 9M2

25 When station callsign operated with 9M2/PA0FRI, what does it means?

A Reciprocal licence
B Intruder operator
C That callsign does not exist
D Borrowed licence

26 The maximum power output permitted for a 5.3515 MHz to 5.3665 MHz frequency band:

A 15 watts EIRP
B 400 watts PEP
C 18 watts EIRP
D 2000 watts PEP

27 The maximum power output permitted for a 7.000 MHz to 29.7 MHz frequency band:

A 1000W EIRP
B 400W PEP
C 1KW PEP
D 2000W PEP

28 The maximum power output permitted for a 6M frequency band:

A 1000W EIRP
B 500W PEP
C 1KW PEP
D 2000W PEP

29 The maximum power output permitted for a 2M and 70Cm frequency band:

A 100W PEP
B 5W PEP
C 50W PEP
D 200W PEP

30 If a station is calling "CQ Europe" you should:

A Call him.
B If he does not answer 9M call, curse him and accuse him
C Wait and see if he gets replies from Europe and if not wait to hear what area he calls next, and so on until he calls CQ Malaysia
D Blow a trumpet or musical instrument to attract his attention

31 The frequency spectrum indicated that 2.3GHz to 2.450GHz spectrum alias as the same frequency with wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). When the Amateur Service is a secondary the user of a band whereby another service is the primary user, this means:

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 Operator may increase transmitter power to overcome any interference caused by primary users

32 What is the maximum validity period of an Amateur Station Apparatus Assignment?

A 3 months
B 1 year
C 20 years
D 5 years

33 What is the minimum validity period of an Amateur Station Apparatus Assignment?

A 3 months
B 1 year
C 20 years
D 5 years

34 What is the maximum validity period of an Amateur Station Apparatus Assignment for foreign amateur radio operator under the reciprocal arrangement?

A 3 months
B 6 months
C 1 year
D 3 years

35 What type of assignment shall an amateur radio hobbyist apply to use or operate the amateur radio equipment?

A Spectrum Assignment
B Apparatus Assignment
C Class Assignment
D Amateur Radio Assignment

36 When MCMC has allocated certain Amateur bands to be used on a shared basis, amateur radio stations:

A The person uses the frequency first have the right to use such frequency.
B Shall interfere with those stations to get them to change frequency.
C Shall not cause any interference to such stations.
D Shall request the other station to change frequency.

37 Which of the following types of stations may normally transmit only one-way communications?

A Repeater station
B Beacon station
C HF station
D VHF station

38 If the operator is using a language besides English to make a contact, what language must an operator use when identifying station?

A Any language
B Arabic
C English Only
D Any language of a country that is a member of the International Telecommunication Union

39 What is the activity known as fox hunting?

A Amateurs using receivers and direction-finding techniques attempt to locate a hidden transmitter
B Amateurs using transmitting equipment and direction-finding techniques attempt to locate a hidden receiver
C Amateurs helping the government track radio-transmitter collars attached to animals
D Amateurs assembly stations using generators and portable antennas to test their emergency communications skills

40 What are SIMPLEX communications?

A Transmitting and receiving on the same frequency
B Transmitting and receiving over a wide area
C Transmitting on one frequency and receiving on another
D Transmitting one-way communications

41 What is SIMPLEX frequency?

A Transmitting and receiving on the same frequency
B Transmitting and receiving over a wide area
C Transmitting on one frequency and receiving on another
D Transmitting one-way communications

42 What should operator do before transmitting on any frequency?

A Listen to make sure others are not using the frequency
B Listen to make sure that someone will be able to hear the operator
C Check on antenna for resonance at the selected frequency
D Make sure the SWR on your antenna feed line is high enough

43 When conversing via a VHF or UHF repeater operator should pause between “over” for about:

A Half a second
B 3 seconds
C 30 seconds
D Several minutes

44 A net is taking place on 2 m band. Operator should:

A Call CQ on that frequency during a break in transmissions
B Listen for a while and then butt in even if operator cannot contribute to the discussion
C Wait for a break in transmission, then call in and wait to be called in
D Whistle or use a musical instrument to attract attention