Canadian Basic Qualification pool, section B-001-012

Subelement B-001

B-001

Section B-001-012

B-001-012-001

What kind of payment is allowed for third-party messages sent by an amateur radio station?

A.
Donation of equipment repairs
B.
Donation of amateur radio equipment
Correct Answer
C.
No payment of any kind is allowed
D.
Any amount agreed upon in advance

B-001-012-001

"A person who operates in the Amateur Radio service shall do so without demanding or accepting remuneration in any form". (Radiocommunication Regulations)

Original copyright; explanations transcribed with permission from Francois VE2AAY, author of the ExHAMiner exam simulator. Do not copy without his permission.

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B-001-012-002

Radiocommunications transmitted by stations other than a broadcasting station may be divulged or used:

A.
if transmitted in English or French
B.
if the other station is using digital means
Correct Answer
C.
if it is transmitted by an amateur radio station
D.
during peacetime civil emergencies

B-001-012-002

"No person shall make use of or divulge a radio-based communication" except if it originates from a broadcaster ( e.g., the CBC) or an Amateur Radio station. (Radiocommunication Act)

Original copyright; explanations transcribed with permission from Francois VE2AAY, author of the ExHAMiner exam simulator. Do not copy without his permission.

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B-001-012-003

When may an amateur radio operator demand or accept remuneration for exchanging messages?

A.
When a gift or gratuity replaces remuneration
B.
When the messages are exchanged outside a real emergency
C.
When a non-governmental organization is involved
Correct Answer
D.
Never, it is expressly prohibited

B-001-012-003

"A person who operates in the Amateur Radio service shall do so without demanding or accepting remuneration in any form". (Radiocommunication Regulations)

Original copyright; explanations transcribed with permission from Francois VE2AAY, author of the ExHAMiner exam simulator. Do not copy without his permission.

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B-001-012-004

With regard to divulging the content of radiocommunications other than broadcasting, which of the following is an offence?

A.
Where it is on behalf of Canada, for the purpose of national defence or security
B.
Where it is for the purpose of giving evidence in a criminal or civil court
Correct Answer
C.
Where it is for the purpose of answering questions from a media organization
D.
Where it is for the purpose of protecting property or preventing harm

B-001-012-004

Key words: OFFENCE. Protecting property, preventing harm, giving evidence and national security are valid exceptions to the privacy of communications.

Original copyright; explanations transcribed with permission from Francois VE2AAY, author of the ExHAMiner exam simulator. Do not copy without his permission.

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