Basic Communications and Electronics Course

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Radio Operation (Communications)

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1. The process of conveying information from one a. Frequency spectrum

point to another by means of radio waves. b. Magnetic spectrum
a. Radio Communications c. Waves spectrum
b. Radio Waves d. None of the above
c. Radio Wave Propagation
d. None of the above 10.UHF – Ultra High Frequency range.
a. 3 – 30 MHz
2. An electromagnetic wave that is generated by the b. 30 – 300 MHz
antenna of a transmitter. c. 300 MHz – 3GHz
a. Radio Communications d. None of the above
b. Radio Waves
c. Radio Wave Propagation 11.VHF – Very High Frequency range.
d. None of the above a. 3 – 30 MHz
b. 30 – 300 MHz
3. The movement of radio waves through the earth’s c. 300 MHz – 3GHz
atmosphere; the behavior of electromagnetic d. None of the above
waves.
a. Radio Communications 12.HF – High Frequency range.
b. Radio Waves a. 3 – 30 MHz
c. Radio Wave Propagation b. 30 – 300 MHz
d. None of the above c. 300 MHz – 3GHz
d. None of the above
4. Transmission of a radio signal along or near the
surface of the earth. 13.A rugged type medium power transceiver
a. Sky Wave Propagation designed to operate over temperature ranging
b. Ground Wave Propagation from -30 degree Celsius to 60 degree Celsius. It
c. Direct Wave may be used for fixed, man packed or mobile
d. None of the above operation. Best for long range patrol and combat
operation.
5. Transmission of radio signal using line of sight or a. Handheld radio
direct path b. Base radio
a. Sky Wave Propagation c. Mobile radio
b. Ground Wave Propagation d. Tactical radio
c. Direct Wave
d. None of the above 14. A High-Power Radio Transceiver It is usually
installed on the top of a mountain or a high rise
6. The bending of the radio signal by a region of the building to enable long distance transmission
atmosphere called the ionosphere. It is commonly and reception of signals. (100 watts)
known for long range communication. a. Handheld radio
a. Sky Wave Propagation b. Repeater radio
b. Ground Wave Propagation c. Mobile radio
c. Direct Wave d. Tactical radio
d. None of the above
15. The antenna is mounted on the top of the
7. Direct wave propagation is also known as vehicle and powered by the car’s battery. (25
a. Line Of Sight watts)
b. Line Out Sight a. Handheld radio
c. Line Outside Sight b. Base radio
d. None of the above c. Mobile radio
d. Repeater radio
8. The layer of the earth's atmosphere that contains
a high concentration of ions and 16. A radio transceiver usually installed at Police
free electrons and is able to reflect radio waves. Stations/Headquarters.
a. Ionization sphere a. Handheld radio
b. Ionosphere b. Base radio
c. Ionize sphere c. Mobile radio
d. None of the above d. Repeater radio

9. Known as the range of electromagnetic waves.

17. A light weight and portable transceiver radio with a. You are ready to receive the transmission
antenna and battery pack in a single package. b. What is my signal strength? Can you hear
(5watts) me?
a. Handheld radio c. Your message is finished.
b. Base radio d. You understand what was said.
c. Mobile radio
d. Repeater radio 26. Prowords “Go ahead” means?
a. You are ready to receive the transmission
18. A type of radio system operate on fixed b. What is my signal strength? Can you hear
channels and each user group is permanently me?
assigned a fixed frequency or a set of c. Your message is finished.
frequencies. d. You understand what was said.
a. Trunked radio system
b. Conventional radio system 27. Prowords “Break! Break! Break!” means?
c. Communication system a. You are ready to receive the transmission
d. None of the above b. You are interrupting in the middle of
communication because you have an
19. A type of radio system that uses a control emergency.
channel to automatically direct traffic. c. Your message is finished.
a. Trunked radio system d. You understand what was said.
b. Conventional radio system
c. Communication system 28. Prowords “Over!” means?
d. None of the above a. You are ready to receive the transmission
b. You are interrupting in the middle of
20. Rules of Radio Communication: Your voice communication because you have an
should be clear. Speak a little slower than emergency.
normal. Speak in a normal tone, do not shout. c. Your message is finished.
a. Clarity d. You understand what was said.
b. Simplicity
c. Brevity 29. APCO Ten-Codes (10-20) means?
d. Security a. Acknowledgement
b. Signal is good
21. Rules of Radio Communication: Keep your c. Emergency
message simple enough for intended listeners to d. Location
understand.
a. Clarity 30. APCO Ten-Codes (10-4) means?
b. Simplicity a. Acknowledgement
c. Brevity b. Signal is good
d. Security c. Emergency
d. Location
22. Rules of Radio Communication: Do not transmit
confidential information unless you know the 31. APCO Ten-Codes (10-33) means?
proper security technology is in place. a. Acknowledgement
Remember, always practice communication b. Fire alarm
security and the usage of coded words. c. Emergency
a. Clarity d. Location
b. Simplicity
c. Brevity 32. APCO Ten-Codes (10-2) means?
d. Security a. Acknowledgement
b. Signal is good
23. Be precise and to the point. c. Emergency
a. Clarity d. Location
b. Simplicity
c. Brevity 33. APCO Ten-Codes (10-12) means?
d. Security a. Standby
b. Signal is good
24. Words or phrases limited to radio telephone c. Emergency
procedure used to facilitate communication by d. Location
conveying information in a condensed standard
verbal format 34. APCO Ten-Codes (10-70) means?
a. Procedural words a. Repeat
b. Procedure words b. Fire alarm
c. Precedence words c. Emergency
d. None of the above d. Location

25. Prowords “Radio Check” means? 35. APCO Ten-Codes (10-9) means?
a. Repeat
b. Fire alarm
c. Emergency
d. Location