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G0A-2011: RF safety principles, rules and guidelines; routine station evaluation

G0A01-2011: What is one way that RF energy can affect human body tissue?

It heats body tissue

It causes radiation poisoning

It causes the blood count to reach a dangerously low level

It cools body tissue



G0A02-2011: Which of the following properties is important in estimating whether an RF signal exceeds the maximum permissible exposure (MPE)?

All of these choices are correct

Its duty cycle

Its frequency

Its power density



G0A03-2011: How can you determine that your station complies with FCC RF exposure regulations?

All of these choices are correct

By calculation based on FCC OET Bulletin 65

By calculation based on computer modeling

By measurement of field strength using calibrated equipment



G0A04-2011: What does "time averaging" mean in reference to RF radiation exposure?

The total RF exposure averaged over a certain time

The average time of day when the exposure occurs

The average time it takes RF radiation to have any long-term effect on the body

The total time of the exposure



G0A05-2011: What must you do if an evaluation of your station shows RF energy radiated from your station exceeds permissible limits?

Take action to prevent human exposure to the excessive RF fields

File an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS-97) with the FCC

Secure written permission from your neighbors to operate above the controlled MPE limits

All of these choices are correct



G0A07-2011: What effect does transmitter duty cycle have when evaluating RF exposure?

A lower transmitter duty cycle permits greater short-term exposure levels

A higher transmitter duty cycle permits greater short-term exposure levels

Low duty cycle transmitters are exempt from RF exposure evaluation requirements

High duty cycle transmitters are exempt from RF exposure requirements



G0A08-2011: Which of the following steps must an amateur operator take to ensure compliance with RF safety regulations when transmitter power exceeds levels specified in part 97.13?

Perform a routine RF exposure evaluation

Post a copy of FCC Part 97 in the station

Post a copy of OET Bulletin 65 in the station

All of these choices are correct



G0A09-2011: What type of instrument can be used to accurately measure an RF field?

A calibrated field-strength meter with a calibrated antenna

A receiver with an S meter

A betascope with a dummy antenna calibrated at 50 ohms

An oscilloscope with a high-stability crystal marker generator



G0A10-2011: What is one thing that can be done if evaluation shows that a neighbor might receive more than the allowable limit of RF exposure from the main lobe of a directional antenna?

Take precautions to ensure that the antenna cannot be pointed in their direction

Change from horizontal polarization to vertical polarization

Change from horizontal polarization to circular polarization

Use an antenna with a higher front-to-back ratio



G0A11-2011: What precaution should you take if you install an indoor transmitting antenna?

Make sure that MPE limits are not exceeded in occupied areas

Locate the antenna close to your operating position to minimize feed-line radiation

Position the antenna along the edge of a wall to reduce parasitic radiation

No special precautions are necessary if SSB and CW are the only modes used



G0A12-2011: What precaution should you take whenever you make adjustments or repairs to an antenna?

Turn off the transmitter and disconnect the feed line

Ensure that you and the antenna structure are grounded

Wear a radiation badge

All of these choices are correct



G0A13-2011: What precaution should be taken when installing a ground-mounted antenna?

It should be installed so no one can be exposed to RF radiation in excess of maximum permissible limits

It should not be installed higher than you can reach

It should not be installed in a wet area

It should limited to 10 feet in height





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