Javascript Menu by Deluxe-Menu.com

Foundation Licence

About The Foundation Licence

The Foundation Manual

Trial Online Foundation Assessment

Send Me More Info

WIA Amateur Radio
Foundation Level Online Assessment

    Check your knowledge - Instant results

    This online assessment has been made available for prospective amateurs studying for their Foundation level licence.

    For the best outcome we strongly recommend you purchase a copy of "Your Entry Into Amateur Radio" the foundation licence study manual Rev 3, accessible in the Left Hand menu or by clicking this Link.


  1. Each question in this assessment carries equal marks.
  2. Questions must be answered by clicking the button associated with the correct answer for each question.
  3. You have 30 minutes to complete this Amateur Radio Foundation Level online assessment.
  4. The questions are selected at random from a pool of questions.
  5. The order of the answers for each question have been randomised.
  6. Exam questions are © Wireless Institute of Australia (September 2020)
    Copyright in this material is owned by the Wireless Institute of Australia (‘WIA’). All rights reserved. Except as permitted under the Copyrights Act 1968 you must not reproduce, adapt, publish, distribute or commercialise this material without the express written permission of the WIA. This material must not be transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated to any human or computer language without written permission. Requests and enquiries concerning reproduction and rights should be directed to the WIA.

1. It is important that people:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

2. Antennas and antenna fittings most importantly must be kept clear of:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

3. If a 13.8 volt 10 Amp fuse continues to blow when replaced then:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

4. Interference to a neighbours television equipment by amateur transmissions has been identified; mains conducted interference has been dismissed as the problem. The most likely cause is:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

5. The function of the dummy load is to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

6. Amateur radio operators are allocated specific bands so that:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

7. Long distance communications is sometimes possible on VHF and UHF due to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

8. A transmitter that is incorrectly adjusted may:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

9. 2 Kilovolts is equal to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

10. Winding speaker or telephone leads around a ferrite rod or toroid produces:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

11. An amateur must produce their Amateur Licence to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

12. The primary purpose of a good RF Earth at an amateur station is:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

13. EMC problems from an amateur station can most likely be reduced by:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

14. An amateur call sign VK6AZZ would denote:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

15. You notice that a mains extension lead is frayed, you must:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

16. If you hear a MAYDAY message on the radio, you should:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

17. An amateur call sign VK4FZZZ represents a:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

18. A radio amateur is advised by a neighbour that, when they are transmitting, they can be heard in the speakers of the neighbours audio system. This problem is best resolved by:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

19. Using the correct formula, calculate the current in a circuit when a 50 ohm resistance is connected to a 10 volt power source:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

20. The reason why mains operated transmitters are earthed is to:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

21. The strength of ionospheric ionisation and its ability to refract radio signals is dependent on:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

22. A foundation licensee may allow another person to operate their amateur station if the person is supervised and:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

23. Referring to the following block diagram, Block 1 is called the:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

24. When connecting unbalanced line to a balanced antenna the use of a balun:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  

25. A radio call that includes PAN PAN means:-

a)  

b)  

c)  

d)  



© 2026 Wireless Institute of Australia all rights reserved.
The National Association for Amateur Radio in Australia
A member society of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU)