- Station safety: electrical shock, grounding, fusing, interlocks, and wiring; antenna and tower safety
G0B01
Which wire or wires in a four-conductor 240 VAC circuit should be attached to fuses or circuit breakers?
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A
Only the hot wires
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B
Only the neutral wire
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C
Only the ground wire
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D
All wires
G0B02
According to the National Electrical Code, what is the minimum wire size that may be used safely for wiring with a 20-ampere circuit breaker?
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A
AWG number 20
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B
AWG number 16
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C
AWG number 12
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D
AWG number 8
G0B03
Which size of fuse or circuit breaker would be appropriate to use with a circuit that uses AWG number 14 wiring?
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A
30 amperes
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B
25 amperes
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C
20 amperes
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D
15 amperes
G0B04
Where should the station's lightning protection ground system be located?
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A
As close to the station equipment as possible
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B
Outside the building
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C
Next to the closest power pole
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D
Parallel to the water supply line
G0B05
Which of the following conditions will cause a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) to disconnect AC power?
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A
Current flowing from one or more of the hot wires to the neutral wire
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B
Current flowing from one or more of the hot wires directly to ground
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C
Overvoltage on the hot wires
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D
All these choices are correct
G0B06
Which of the following is covered by the National Electrical Code?
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A
Acceptable bandwidth limits
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B
Acceptable modulation limits
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C
Electrical safety of the station
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D
RF exposure limits of the human body
G0B07
Which of these choices should be observed when climbing a tower using a safety harness?
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A
Always hold on to the tower with one hand
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B
Confirm that the harness is rated for the weight of the climber and that it is within its allowable service life
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C
Ensure that all heavy tools are securely fastened to the harness
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D
All these choices are correct
G0B08
What should be done before climbing a tower that supports electrically powered devices?
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A
Notify the electric company that a person will be working on the tower
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B
Make sure all circuits that supply power to the tower are locked out and tagged
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C
Unground the base of the tower
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D
All these choices are correct
G0B09
Which of the following is true of an emergency generator installation?
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A
The generator should be operated in a well-ventilated area
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B
The generator must be insulated from ground
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C
Fuel should be stored near the generator for rapid refueling in case of an emergency
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D
All these choices are correct
G0B10
Which of the following is a danger from lead-tin solder?
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A
Lead can contaminate food if hands are not washed carefully after handling the solder
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B
High voltages can cause lead-tin solder to disintegrate suddenly
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C
Tin in the solder can "cold flow," causing shorts in the circuit
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D
RF energy can convert the lead into a poisonous gas
G0B11
Which of the following is required for lightning protection ground rods?
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A
They must be bonded to all buried water and gas lines
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B
Bends in ground wires must be made as close as possible to a right angle
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C
Lightning grounds must be connected to all ungrounded wiring
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D
They must be bonded together with all other grounds
G0B12
What is the purpose of a power supply interlock?
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A
To prevent unauthorized changes to the circuit that would void the manufacturer's warranty
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B
To shut down the unit if it becomes too hot
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C
To ensure that dangerous voltages are removed if the cabinet is opened
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D
To shut off the power supply if too much voltage is produced
G0B13
Where should lightning arrestors be located?
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A
Where the feed lines enter the building
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B
On the antenna, opposite the feed point
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C
In series with each ground lead
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D
At the closest power pole ground electrode