SCARS Live Questions

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QUESTIONS FOR FEB 1 AND FEB 2 SUPPLIED BY K2HA

1, When studying for the (USA) General or Extra Amateur exams it is best to:

A: Memorize the order of the answers..

B: Study only the sections that you find difficult.

C: Study only the correct answers and ignore the other choices..

D: Rely on your memory instead of studying each topic..

2, What effect does a sudden ionospheric disturbance have on the daytime ionospheric propagation?

A: It enhances propagation on all HF frequencies

B: It disrupts signals on lower frequencies more than those on higher frequencies

C: It disrupts communications via satellite more than direct communications

D: None, because only areas on the night side of the Earth are affected

3, In 2024 how much did it cost the US Mint to produce and distribute a single penny?

A. 1.69 cents

B: 2.69 cents

C: 3.07 cents

D: 3.69 cents

4, All of the following have an effect, but what is the PRIMARY factor that determines the orbital period of a satellite?

A: The mass of the satellite

B: The maximum velocity of the satellite during launch

C: The satellite's altitude after reaching orbit

D: The satellite's surface area that interacts with solar wind

ANSWERS FOR ABOVE 1C, 2B, 3D, AND 4C.

QUESTIONS FOR FEB 8 AND FEB 9 SUPPLIED BY K2HA

1, Which is the worst tip to prevent clogs in household plumbing?

A: Use sink strainers to catch food scraps and solids

B: Scrape food and grease into a trash container

C: Never pour grease into the sink or toilet

D: Use the garbage disposal to process all kitchen waste

2, What Ham Radio Band is sometimes called the "Gentleman's Band"?

A: 10 Meter Band

B: 20 Meter Band

C: 40 Meter Band

D: 160 Meter Band

3, What is Down-detector?

A. An advanced SDR detector algorithm

B: A tool for checking the functioning of an internet site or repeater

C: A divining rod for detecting underground water

D: A new antenna design for receiving celestial radio signals

4, What is meant by the term “critical frequency” at a given incidence angle?

A: The highest frequency which is refracted back to Earth

B: The lowest frequency which is refracted back to Earth

C: The frequency at which the signal-to-noise ratio approaches unity

D: The frequency at which the signal-to-noise ratio is 6 dB

ANSWERS FOR ABOVE WILL BE POSTED AT THE END OF THE WEEK.