ELEMENT II

(Source; Philippine and International Radio Laws and Regulations 13th & 14th Editions
by Atty Pablo R. Payumo -2006, PARA’s So You Want To Be a Ham-August 2010)

1.On November 11, 1931, what law did the Philippines Legislature enact which is known as
the Radio Control Law of the Philippines? (C)

A. Act No. 3843

B. Act No. 3486
C. Act No. 3846
D. Act. No. 3648

2.What is the government agency which grant permits for the use of radio frequencies for
wireless telephone and telegraph system and radio communication systems including
amateur radio stations and radio television broadcasting systems? (D)

A. Department Transportation and Communication

B. Commission on Information and Communication Technology
C. Department of National Defense
D. National Telecommunication Commission

3.What is the United Nations agency based in Geneva Switzerland which coordinates the
global use of the radio spectrum? (D)

A. IARU
B. FCC
C. NTC
D. ITU

4. The Philippine is under what FTU region? (C)

A. Region I
B. Region II
C. Region III
D. Region IV
5. Who is eligible to use the amateur frequency hands allocated by the rules and regulations
governing the Amateur Radio Service in this country? (D)

A. Any person over the age 12

B. Any person who in a Filipino citizen
C. Any person with a registered transceiver
D. Only duly licensed amateur

6. What is the maximum effectivity period of license NTC may issue to a new qualified
applicant or for renewal of license with appropriate applications submitted? (C)

A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years

7. When should the application of renewal of the amateur license be filled before
expiration? (B)

A. At least 60 days
B. At least 30 days
C. At least 90 days
D At least 15 days

8. An expired license of not less than how many years may be renewed upon filing of
renewal application and payment to NTC of the prescribed fees and surcharges with no
requirement to re-take the examinations and retaining the assigned call sign? (A)

A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years
9.After how many years may an expired license be renewed subject to the payment to fees
and surcharges the assignment of a different call sign from that of the former license
without re-taking the examination? (B)

A. More than 5 years

B. More than 2 years but less than 5 years
C. More than 3 years but less than 5 years
D. More than 4 years but less than 5 years

10. What may an amateur, whose license has expired for more than 5 years do to become
licensed again subject to the assignment of a different call sign? (C)

A. Apply for renewal and pay prescribed fees and surcharges to NTC
B. Pass the appropriate examination and pay surcharges for every years expired to
NTC
C. Pass the appropriate examination and pay prescribed fees for a new licensed to
NTC
D. None of the above

11. What type of modification of the amateur license can be filed with the NTC? (D)

A. Upgrading to a higher class of licensed

B. Transfer of location of the fixed station
C. Installation of additional or change of transmitter/transceiver
D. All of the above

12. What application should be filed with the NTC when an amateur license has been lost,
mutilated or destroyed? (B)

A. New licensed
B. Duplicate licensed
C. Certified True Copy of the licensed
D. Certification from the Commissioner
13. What do you call a requirement before an amateur radio license is renewed to show
proof of his/her involvement in any amateur radio activities? (C)

A. Original radio station licensed

B. Certificate of ownership of transceivers
C. Proof of Amateur Activity
 D. Letter of Request for renewal
14. A Class C amateur shall be authorized to operate on HF fixed radio station with output
power not exceeding how much on single sidehand suppressed carrier? (B)

A. 100 watts PEP

B. 200 watts PEP
C. 300 watts PEP
D. 500 watts PEP

15. What general subject is covered by Element 3 for Class C examination? (C)

A. International Morse Code

B. Rules and Regulations
C. Fundamentals of Electronics and Electricity
D. Amateur Radio Practice

16. A Class C amateur shall be authorized to operate on HF fixed radio station with an
output power not exceeding how much on CW? (B)

A. 50 watts
B. 100 watts
C. 200 watts
D. 500 watts

17. What frequency range on 2 meter VHF can be used by amateur in the Philippines? (A)

A. 144.000 -146.000 MHz

B. 144.000 -148.000 MHz
C. 140.000 -146.000 MHz
D. 138.000 -174.000 MHz

18. What frequency range on 40-meter VHF can be used by amateur in the Philippines? (D)

A. 3.500-3.900 MHz
B. 3.000-3.900 MHz
C. 7.000-7.100 MHz
D. 7.000-7.200 MHz
19. What frequency range on 15-meter HF can be used by amateurs in the Philippines? (B)

A. 21.100 -21.450 MHz

B. 21.000 -21.450 MHz
C. 24.100 -24.990 MHz
D. 24.000 -24.990 MHz

20. A Class C amateur radio license is also known as ? (C)

A. Advanced Class
B. General Class
C. Technician Class
D. Novice Class

21.What rating must a candidate obtain to pass the written examination provided that a
rating of not less than 50% is received for any of the prescribed elements? (A)

A. 70%
B. 75%
C. 80%
D. 85%

22. What is the distinctive identification carried by all transmissions in the amateur radio
service consisting of numbers and letters assigned by NTC? (C)

A. Prefix
B. Suffix
C. Call sign
D. Call area

23. A Class B amateur B amateur license is also known as ? (B)

A. Advanced Class
B. General Class
C. Technician Class
D. Novice Class
24. On what month does the expiration of a license issued by NTC fall, except those with
lifetime privileges? (C)

A. December
B. January
C. License’s birth month
D. Same month when it was first issued

25. A Class A amateur license is also known as ? (A)

A. Advanced Class
B. General Class
C. Technician Class
D. Extra Class

26. How many classes of amateur are there in the Philippines? (C)

A.5
B.4
C.3
D.2

27. The Technician Class is also known as ? (C)

A. Class A
B. Class C
C. Class B
D. Class D

28. If a Class C amateur passes the examination for an upgrade to Class B, how does he
effect the upgrade in his license?(D)

A. Renewal of licensed
B. Cancellation of Class C
C. Duplicate license
D. Modification of amateur license
29. How should frequency hands allocated to a particular class of amateurs be used by duly
authorized amateur? (D)

A. First come first serve d basis

B. Non-sharing basis
C. Anybody transmits anytime
D. Non-interference basis

30. To facilitate the reception of distress calls using the emergency frequency on 2 meters,
transmission should be kept to a minimum and for how long? (D)

A. Not exceeding 5 minutes

B. Not exceeding 4 minutes
C. Not exceeding 3 minute
D. Not exceeding 1 minutes

31. What should an amateur without distress traffic do on the emergency on 2 meters to
make sure no distress traffic is taking place? (C)

A. Just call CQ
B. Check antenna’s VSWR before transmitting
C. Listen for a reasonable period before transmitting
D. Transmit anytime

32. When is a citizen of another country qualified to take the examination and apply for an
amateur license here? (C)

A. After he has attended a seminar and submitted the requirements

B. After submission of his passport