Ham Radio General Class Test FREE Ham Radio General Class Test FCC Rules and Regulations Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the maximum transmitting power permitted for a General class amateur station on the 20-meter band?

Accepted Answer

1500 watts PEP

Answer

1000 watts PEP

Answer

500 watts PEP

Answer

200 watts PEP

Question 2

Under FCC rules, how long is the grace period during which you may continue to operate after your amateur radio license expires?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

6 months

Answer

90 days

Question 3

Which of the following is required when transmitting on amateur frequencies?

Accepted Answer

Station identification every 10 minutes and at the end of a communication

Answer

Continuous identification throughout the contact

Answer

Identification only at the beginning of a contact

Answer

Identification every 30 minutes

Question 4

What must a General class licensee do when operating within a frequency segment shared with Extra class licensees?

Accepted Answer

Follow the same rules and band plan that apply to all licensees on that segment

Answer

Reduce power to 200 watts maximum

Answer

Only operate in USB mode

Answer

Yield to Extra class stations at all times

Question 5

Under FCC Part 97, which type of communication is prohibited on amateur radio frequencies?

Accepted Answer

Broadcasting intended for the general public

Answer

Emergency communications

Answer

Third-party traffic with permitted countries

Answer

Auxiliary station operation

Question 6

What is the FCC requirement for a control operator at an amateur station?

Accepted Answer

A control operator must be designated whenever a station is transmitting

Answer

A control operator is only needed for repeater stations

Answer

A control operator is only required during contests

Answer

A control operator is only needed when transmitting above 50 watts