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SUBELEMENT T0 – Electrical safety: AC and DC power circuits; antenna installation; RF hazards – [3 Exam Questions - 3 Groups]

 

T0A – Power circuits and hazards: hazardous voltages; fuses and circuit breakers; grounding; lightning protection; battery safety; electrical code compliance 

 

 

T0A01 

Which of the following is a safety hazard of a 12-volt storage battery? 

A. Touching both terminals with the hands can cause electrical shock 

B. Shorting the terminals can cause burns, fire, or an explosion 

C. RF emissions from the battery 

D. All of these choices are correct 

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T0A02 

What health hazard is presented by electrical current flowing through the body? 

A. It may cause injury by heating tissue 

B. It may disrupt the electrical functions of cells 

C. It may cause involuntary muscle contractions 

D. All of these choices are correct 

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T0A03 

In the United States, what is connected to the green wire in a three-wire electrical AC plug? 

A. Neutral 

B. Hot 

C. Equipment ground 

D. The white wire 

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T0A04 

What is the purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit? 

A. To prevent power supply ripple from damaging a circuit 

B. To interrupt power in case of overload 

C. To limit current to prevent shocks 

D. All of these choices are correct 

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T0A05 

Why is it unwise to install a 20-ampere fuse in the place of a 5-ampere fuse? 

A. The larger fuse would be likely to blow because it is rated for higher current 

B. The power supply ripple would greatly increase 

C. Excessive current could cause a fire 

D. All of these choices are correct 

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T0A06 

What is a good way to guard against electrical shock at your station? 

A. Use three-wire cords and plugs for all AC powered equipment 

B. Connect all AC powered station equipment to a common safety ground 

C. Use a circuit protected by a ground-fault interrupter 

D. All of these choices are correct 

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T0A07 

Which of these precautions should be taken when installing devices for lightning protection in a coaxial cable feed line? 

A. Include a parallel bypass switch for each protector so that it can be switched out of the circuit when running high power 

B. Include a series switch in the ground line of each protector to prevent RF overload from inadvertently damaging the protector 

C. Keep the ground wires from each protector separate and connected to station ground 

D. Mount all of the protectors on a metal plate that is in turn connected to an external ground rod 

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T0A08 

What safety equipment should always be included in home-built equipment that is powered from 120V AC power circuits? 

A. A fuse or circuit breaker in series with the AC hot conductor 

B. An AC voltmeter across the incoming power source 

C. An inductor in parallel with the AC power source 

D. A capacitor in series with the AC power source 

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T0A09

What should be done to all external ground rods or earth connections?

A. Waterproof them with silicone caulk or electrical tape

B. Keep them as far apart as possible

C. Bond them together with heavy wire or conductive strap 

D. Tune them for resonance on the lowest frequency of operation 

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T0A10

What can happen if a lead-acid storage battery is charged or discharged too quickly? 

A. The battery could overheat, give off flammable gas, or explode 

B. The voltage can become reversed 

C. The memory effect will reduce the capacity of the battery 

D. All of these choices are correct 

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T0A11 

What kind of hazard might exist in a power supply when it is turned off and disconnected? 

A. Static electricity could damage the grounding system 

B. Circulating currents inside the transformer might cause damage 

C. The fuse might blow if you remove the cover 

D. You might receive an electric shock from the charge stored in large capacitors 

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T0B – Antenna safety: tower safety and grounding; erecting an antenna support; safely installing an antenna

 

 

T0B01 

When should members of a tower work team wear a hard hat and safety glasses? 

A. At all times except when climbing the tower 

B. At all times except when belted firmly to the tower 

C. At all times when any work is being done on the tower 

D. Only when the tower exceeds 30 feet in height 

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T0B02 

What is a good precaution to observe before climbing an antenna tower? 

A. Make sure that you wear a grounded wrist strap 

B. Remove all tower grounding connections 

C. Put on a carefully inspected climbing harness (fall arrester) and safety glasses 

D. All of the these choices are correct 

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T0B03 

Under what circumstances is it safe to climb a tower without a helper or observer? 

A. When no electrical work is being performed 

B. When no mechanical work is being performed 

C. When the work being done is not more than 20 feet above the ground 

D. Never 

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T0B04 

Which of the following is an important safety precaution to observe when putting up an antenna tower? 

A. Wear a ground strap connected to your wrist at all times 

B. Insulate the base of the tower to avoid lightning strikes 

C. Look for and stay clear of any overhead electrical wires 

D. All of these choices are correct 

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T0B05 

What is the purpose of a gin pole? 

A. To temporarily replace guy wires 

B. To be used in place of a safety harness 

C. To lift tower sections or antennas 

D. To provide a temporary ground 

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T0B06 

What is the minimum safe distance from a power line to allow when installing an antenna? 

A. Half the width of your property 

B. The height of the power line above ground 

C. 1/2 wavelength at the operating frequency 

D. Enough so that if the antenna falls unexpectedly, no part of it can come closer than 10 feet to the power wires 

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T0B07 

Which of the following is an important safety rule to remember when using a crank-up tower? 

A. This type of tower must never be painted 

B. This type of tower must never be grounded 

C. This type of tower must not be climbed unless retracted or mechanical safety locking devices have been installed 

D. All of these choices are correct 

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T0B08

What is considered to be a proper grounding method for a tower? 

A. A single four-foot ground rod, driven into the ground no more than 12 inches from the base 

B. A ferrite-core RF choke connected between the tower and ground 

C. Separate eight-foot long ground rods for each tower leg, bonded to the tower and each other 

D. A connection between the tower base and a cold water pipe 

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T0B09 

Why should you avoid attaching an antenna to a utility pole? 

A. The antenna will not work properly because of induced voltages 

B. The utility company will charge you an extra monthly fee 

C. The antenna could contact high-voltage power lines 

D. All of these choices are correct 

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T0B10 

Which of the following is true when installing grounding conductors used for lightning protection? 

A. Only non-insulated wire must be used 

B. Wires must be carefully routed with precise right-angle bends 

C. Sharp bends must be avoided 

D. Common grounds must be avoided 

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T0B11 

Which of the following establishes grounding requirements for an amateur radio tower or antenna? 

A. FCC Part 97 Rules 

B. Local electrical codes 

C. FAA tower lighting regulations 

D. UL recommended practices 

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T0B12 

Which of the following is good practice when installing ground wires on a tower for lightning protection? 

A. Put a loop in the ground connection to prevent water damage to the ground system 

B. Make sure that all bends in the ground wires are clean, right-angle bends 

C. Ensure that connections are short and direct 

D. All of these choices are correct 

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T0B13 

What is the purpose of a safety wire through a turnbuckle used to tension guy lines?

A. Secure the guy if the turnbuckle breaks 

B. Prevent loosening of the guy line from vibration

C. Prevent theft or vandalism

D. Deter unauthorized climbing of the tower 

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T0C - RF hazards: radiation exposure; proximity to antennas; recognized safe power levels; exposure to others; radiation types; duty cycle 

 

 

 

T0C01 

What type of radiation are VHF and UHF radio signals? 

A. Gamma radiation 

B. Ionizing radiation 

C. Alpha radiation 

D. Non-ionizing radiation 

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T0C02 

Which of the following frequencies has the lowest value for Maximum Permissible Exposure limit? 

A. 3.5 MHz 

B. 50 MHz 

C. 440 MHz 

D. 1296 MHz 

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T0C03

What is the maximum power level that an amateur radio station may use at VHF frequencies before an RF exposure evaluation is required? 

A. 1500 watts PEP transmitter output 

B. 1 watt forward power 

C. 50 watts PEP at the antenna 

D. 50 watts PEP reflected power 

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T0C04 

What factors affect the RF exposure of people near an amateur station antenna? 

A. Frequency and power level of the RF field 

B. Distance from the antenna to a person 

C. Radiation pattern of the antenna 

D. All of these choices are correct 

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T0C05 

Why do exposure limits vary with frequency? 

A. Lower frequency RF fields have more energy than higher frequency fields 

B. Lower frequency RF fields do not penetrate the human body 

C. Higher frequency RF fields are transient in nature 

D. The human body absorbs more RF energy at some frequencies than at others 

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T0C06 

Which of the following is an acceptable method to determine that your station complies with FCC RF exposure regulations? 

A. By calculation based on FCC OET Bulletin 65 

B. By calculation based on computer modeling 

C. By measurement of field strength using calibrated equipment 

D. All of these choices are correct 

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T0C07 

What could happen if a person accidentally touched your antenna while you were transmitting? 

A. Touching the antenna could cause television interference 

B. They might receive a painful RF burn 

C. They might develop radiation poisoning 

D. All of these choices are correct 

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T0C08 

Which of the following actions might amateur operators take to prevent exposure to RF radiation in excess of FCC-supplied limits? 

A. Relocate antennas 

B. Relocate the transmitter 

C. Increase the duty cycle 

D. All of these choices are correct 

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T0C09 

How can you make sure your station stays in compliance with RF safety regulations? 

A. By informing the FCC of any changes made in your station 

B. By re-evaluating the station whenever an item of equipment is changed 

C. By making sure your antennas have low SWR 

D. All of these choices are correct 

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T0C10 

Why is duty cycle one of the factors used to determine safe RF radiation exposure levels? 

A. It affects the average exposure of people to radiation 

B. It affects the peak exposure of people to radiation 

C. It takes into account the antenna feed line loss 

D. It takes into account the thermal effects of the final amplifier 

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T0C11 

What is the definition of duty cycle during the averaging time for RF exposure? 

A. The difference between the lowest power output and the highest power output of a transmitter 

B. The difference between the PEP and average power output of a transmitter 

C. The percentage of time that a transmitter is transmitting 

D. The percentage of time that a transmitter is not transmitting 

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T0C12 

How does RF radiation differ from ionizing radiation (radioactivity)? 

A. RF radiation does not have sufficient energy to cause genetic damage 

B. RF radiation can only be detected with an RF dosimeter 

C. RF radiation is limited in range to a few feet 

D. RF radiation is perfectly safe 

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T0C13 

If the averaging time for exposure is 6 minutes, how much power density is permitted if the signal is present for 3 minutes and absent for 3 minutes rather than being present for the entire 6 minutes? 

A. 3 times as much 

B. 1/2 as much 

C. 2 times as much 

D. There is no adjustment allowed for shorter exposure times 

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