Ham Radio Technician Test Safety Procedures & Risk Management 2

Question 1

What is the minimum safe distance you should maintain from a lightning rod or metal mast during a thunderstorm?

Accepted Answer

Several feet, staying indoors is best

Answer

1 foot

Answer

3 feet

Answer

10 feet outdoors is sufficient

Question 2

When climbing a tower, what should you do with your tools while working at height?

Accepted Answer

Use a tool bag or belt to keep them secured to your body

Answer

Hold them in one hand while climbing

Answer

Leave them on the ground and make multiple trips

Answer

Toss them up to a helper already at the top

Question 3

What hazard is presented by a resonant antenna that is connected to a transmitter operating on that antenna's frequency?

Accepted Answer

High RF voltages can appear at the feedpoint and along the antenna

Answer

The antenna may overheat and melt

Answer

The coax will absorb all power before it reaches the antenna

Answer

SWR will automatically drop to 1:1

Question 4

What is the purpose of a safety wire or safety clip when working on a tower?

Accepted Answer

To provide a backup connection that arrests a fall if the primary harness fails

Answer

To keep the antenna aimed correctly

Answer

To prevent tools from vibrating loose

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To ground the tower structure

Question 5

Which of the following best describes proper first aid for a person who has received a severe RF burn?

Accepted Answer

Cool with cold running water, cover loosely, and seek medical attention

Answer

Apply butter or oil to the burn and leave it alone

Answer

Pop any blisters and apply adhesive bandages

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Rub the burn vigorously to restore circulation

Question 6

Why should you never operate a gasoline-powered generator inside a vehicle or enclosed shelter?

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide buildup can be rapidly fatal

Answer

Fuel vapors may condense on electronics

Answer

The generator will overheat without outdoor airflow within minutes

Answer

FCC regulations prohibit indoor generator use

Question 7

What is the main reason amateur radio operators are advised to use a dummy load when testing a new transmitter?

Accepted Answer

It prevents RF from being radiated and interfering with others or posing a nearby RF exposure hazard

Answer

A dummy load provides better audio quality for testing

Answer

It increases the transmitter's output power during tests

Answer

It prevents the transmitter from overheating