ELEMENT II – Rules And Regulations

1. On November 11, 1931, what law did the Philippine Legislature enact which is known as the Radio Control
Law of the Philippines?
A. Act No. 3843
B. Act No. 3486
C. Act No. 3846
D. Act. No. 3648

2. What is the government agency which grants permits for the use of radio frequencies for wireless telephone
and telegraph systems and radio communication systems including amateur radio stations and radio television
broadcasting systems?
A. Department of Transportation and Communications
B. Commission on Information and Communications Technology
C. Department of National Defense
D. National Telecommunications Commission

3. What is the United Nations agency based in Geneva, Switzerland which coordinates the global use of the radio
spectrum?
A. IARU
B. FCC
C. NTC
D. ITU

4. The Philippines is under what ITU region?

A. Region I
B. Region II
C. Region III
D. Region IV

5. Who is eligible to use the amateur frequency bands allocated by the rules and regulations governing the
Amateur Radio Service in this country?
A. Any person over the age 12
B. Any person who is a Filipino citizen
C. Any person with a registered transceiver
D. Only duly licensed amateurs

6. What is the maximum effectivity period of license NTC may issue to a new qualified applicant or for renewal
of license with appropriate applications submitted?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years

7. When should the application of renewal of the amateur license be filed before expiration?
A. At least 60 days
B. At least 30 days
C. At least 90 days
D. At least 15 days
8. An expired license of not less than how many years may be renewed upon filing of renewal application and
payment to NTC of the prescribed fees and surcharges with no requirement to retake the examinations and
retaining the assigned call sign?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years

9. After how many years may an expired license be renewed; subject to the payment of fees and surcharges and
the assignment of a different call sign from that of the former license without retaking the examination?
A. more than 5 years
B. more than 2 but less than 5 years
C. more than 3 years but less than 5 years
D. more than 4 years but less than 5 years

10. What may an amateur, whose license has expired for more than 5 years, do to become licensed again subject
to the assignment of a different call sign?
A. Apply for renewal and pay prescribed fees and surcharges to NTC
B. Pass the appropriate examination and pay surcharges for every year expired to NTC
C. Pass the appropriate examination and pay prescribed fees for a new license to NTC
D. None of the above

11. What type of modification of the amateur license can be filed with the NTC?
A. Upgrading to a higher class of license
B. Transfer of location of the fixed station
C. Installation of additional or change of transmitter/transceiver
D. All of the above

12. What application should be filed with the NTC when an amateur license has been lost, mutilated or
destroyed?
A. New license
B. Duplicate license
C. Certified True Copy of the license
D. Certification from the Commissioner

13. What do you call a requirement before an amateur radio license is renewed to show proof of his/her
involvement in any amateur radio activities?
A. Original radio station license
B. Certificate of ownership of transceivers
C. Proof of Amateur Activity
D. Letter of Request for renewal

14. A Class C amateur shall be authorized to operate on HF fixed radio station with output power not exceeding
how much on single side band suppressed carrier?
A. 100 watts PEP
B. 200 watts PEP
C. 300 watts PEP
D. 500 watts PEP
15. What general subject is covered by Element 3 for Class C examination?
A. International Morse Code
B. Rules and Regulations
C. Fundamentals of Electronics and Electricity
D. Amateur Radio Practice

16. A Class C amateur shall be authorized to operate on HF fixed radio station with an output power not
exceeding how much on CW?
A. 50 watts
B. 100 watts
C. 200 watts
D. 500 watts

17. What frequency range on 2-meter VHF can be used by amateurs in the Philippines?
A. 144.000-146.000 MHz
B. 144.000-148.000 MHz
C. 140.000-146.000 MHz
D. 138.000-174.000 MHz

18. What frequency range on 40-meter HF can be used by amateurs in the Philippines?
A. 3.500-3.900 MHz
B. 3.000-3.900 MHz
C. 7.000-7.100 MHz
D. 7.000-7.200 MHz

19. What frequency range on 15-meter HF can be used by amateurs in the Philippines?
A. 21.100-21.450 MHz
B. 21.000-21.450 MHz
C. 24.100-24.990 MHz
D. 24.000-24.990 MHz

20. A Class C amateur radio license is also known as ______?

A. Extra Class
B. General Class
C. Technician Class
D. Foundation Class

21.What rating must a candidate obtain to pass the written examination provided that a rating of not less than
50% is received for any of the prescribed elements?
A. 70%
B. 75%
C. 80%
D. 85%

22. What is the distinctive identification carried by all transmissions in the amateur radio service consisting of
numbers and letters assigned by NTC?
A. Prefix
B. Suffix
C. Call sign
D. Call area
23. A Class B amateur license is also known as ______ ?
A. Extra Class
B. General Class
C. Technician Class
D. Foundation Class

24. On what month does the expiration of a license issued by NTC fall, except those with lifetime privileges?
A. December
B. January
C. Licensee’s birth month
D. Same month when it was first issued

25. A Class A amateur license is also known as ______?

A. Extra Class
B. General Class
C. Technician Class
D. Foundation Class

26. How many classes of amateurs are there in the Philippines?

A. 5
B. 4
C. 3
D. 2

27. The Technician Class is also known as_________ ?

A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D

28. If a Class C amateur passes the examination for an upgrade to Class B, how does he effect the upgrade in his
license?
A. Renewal of license
B. Cancellation of Class C
C. Duplicate license
D. Modification of amateur license

29. How should frequency bands allocated to a particular class of amateurs be used by duly authorized amateurs?
A. First come first served basis
B. Non-sharing basis
C. Anybody transmits anytime
D. Non-interference basis

30. To facilitate the reception of distress calls using the emergency frequency on 2 meters, transmissions should
be kept to a minimum and for how long?
A. Not exceeding 5 minutes
B. Not exceeding 4 minutes
C. Not exceeding 3 minutes
D. Not exceeding 1 minute
31. What should an amateur without distress traffic do on the emergency frequency on 2 meters to make sure no
distress traffic is taking place?
A. Just call CQ
B. Check antenna’s SWR before transmitting
C. Listen for a reasonable period before transmitting
D. Transmit anytime

32. When is a citizen of another country qualified to take the examination and apply for an amateur license here?
A. After he has attended a seminar and submitted the requirements
B. After submission of his passport copy
C. When his country extends the same privilege to Filipino nationals as far as examination is concerned
D. When he is endorsed by any Class A or an NTC accredited club

33. Who in the Amateur Radio Service is called an amateur or an amateur radio operator?
A. A person who is capable of acquiring any equipment for his station to be used for communications
B. A person who broadcasts traffic for the general public
C. A person who needs to communicate with his family, co-workers and friends
D. A person interested in radio technique solely with a personal aim and without pecuniary interest

34. A radio station in the amateur service installed at specified fixed location and operated to communicate with
an amateur mobile station, amateur portable station or another amateur fixed radio station is an ________ ?
A. Amateur Mobile Station
B. Amateur Portable Station
C. Amateur Fixed Radio Station
D. Amateur HT Station

35. A radio station in the amateur service installed on board a vehicle or vessel and intended to be used while in
motion or during halts at unspecified points is an _______ ?
A. Amateur Fixed Radio Station
B. Amateur Mobile Station
C. Amateur Portable Station
D. Amateur HT Station

36. What is the amateur station so designed that it may conveniently be moved about from place to place or
personally carried and be operated while in motion or during temporary halts?
A. Amateur Fixed Station
B. Amateur Mobile Station
C. Amateur Portable Station
D. Amateur HT Station

37. What term means telecommunications by means of radio waves conducted by or among authorized amateurs
on a non-commercial basis?
A. Amateur Radio Equipment Testing
B. Amateur Radio Propagation Check
C. Amateur Radio Contest Practice
D. Amateur Radio Communications

38. ______ is defined as a radio communication service using space stations on earth satellites for the same
purpose as those of the Amateur Radio Service?
A. Amateur Space Service
B. Amateur Satellite Service
C. Amateur Relay Station
D. Amateur Repeater Station
39. _______ is the general term applied to the use of radio waves?
A. Radio
B. Communications
C. Civic
D. Commercial

40. _______ is defined as a reasonably complete and sufficient combination of distinct radio equipment intended
for or capable of being used either for transmission or reception of radio signals or both?
A. Transmitter
B. Receiver
C. Radio Apparatus
D. Radio Station

41. ________ is a station with one or more transmitters, receivers or combination of transmitters or receivers
including the accessory equipment authorized at a location for carrying on a radio communication service?
A. AM Station
B. FM Station
C. Radio Station
D. Broadcast Station

42. ________ is the term for any transmission, emission and reception of signs, signals, writings, images and
sounds or intelligence of any nature by wire, radio, optical or other electromagnetic systems?
A. Telecommunication
B. Broadcast
C. Radio Experimentation
D. Propagation

43. Who is a Class A amateur duly appointed by the board of a club or association to supervise and control the
proper use and operation of the fixed station of that association or club?
A. Club President
B. Club Technician
C. Trustee
D. Founder

44. What is the distress signal for radiotelegraphy?

A. HELP
B. BREAK
C. SOS
D. MAYDAY

45. What is the distress signal for radiotelephony?

A. HELP
B. SOS
C. QRZ
D. MAYDAY

46. Into how many amateur radio districts is the Philippines divided?
A. 12
B. 11
C. 10
D. 9
47. Baguio City belongs to what amateur radio district?
A. District 2
B. District 3
C. District 4
D. District 5

48. Dumaguete City is under what amateur radio district?

A. District 9
B. District 7
C. District 5
D. District 3

49. Bicol is in what amateur radio district?

A. District 6
B. District 5
C. District 4
D. District 3

50. Batangas is under what amateur radio district?

A. District 7
B. District 5
C. District 3
D. District 1

51. What provinces belong to amateur radio District 6?

A. Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan
B. Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Sorsogon
C. Iloilo, Negros Occidental, Capiz
D. Bukidnon, Davao del Sur, Surigao del Norte

52. If an amateur with a DU1XX call sign drives to Baguio City for a day, how should he identify his mobile
station when transmitting in radiotelephony?
A. DU1XX mobile 4
B. DU1XX mobile 3
C. DU1XX mobile 2
D. DU1XX mobile

53. If an amateur with a DU9XX call sign operates temporarily a portable station in Zamboanga for less than a
month, how should he identify his station in radiotelephony?
A. DU9XX portable 8
B. DU9XX portable 7
C. DU9XX portable 6
D. DU9XX portable

54. Where should be the amateur Radio Station License placed in the radio station?
A. Nowhere
B. Just filed safely
C. Posted in a conspicuous place
D. Posted at the back of the main door
55. When is any person permitted to transmit by voice while operating the amateur station of a licensee?
A. Never
B. When the licensee controls directly the entire operation in accordance with proper amateur practice
C. Anytime even in the absence of the licensee in a normal situation
D. Anytime using a different call sign from that of the licensee

56. What is strictly prohibited under the Rules Governing Operation of Amateur Stations?
A. Operation without a valid amateur radio operator certificate or radio station license
B. Transmission with false or misleading identification
C. Transmission of messages or signals containing profane or indecent words or language
D. All of the above

57. What shall an amateur do upon knowing his station is causing harmful interference to the operation of any
existing station?
A. Decrease output power
B. Intentionally jam the other station
C. Cease operation immediately
D. Ignore the operation of the existing station

58. What appropriate steps can the NTC take on the harmful interference caused by an amateur station?
A. Suspend the amateur station’s operation pending a satisfactory adjustment of the equipment
B. Limit the power of the working hours
C. Order the temporary closure in the event of continued interference
D. All of the above

59. For how long is a portable operation allowed in any other area without obtaining a specific authority?
A. 1 month
B. 2 months
C. 3 months
D. 4 months

60. What is required if a continuous portable operation exceeds four (4) months in any other area?
A. Special Permit
B. Station ID must always be transmitted with a “portable” + district number
C. Modification of the station license
D. The licensee must carry with him his original license at all times

61. NTC may grant the authorization to install and operate a repeater to whom?
A. Only to Class A amateurs
B. To any duly licensed amateur
C. Only to the national organization
D. Only to duly recognized amateur associations, clubs or societies

62. A least how many licensed members must a club have, as one of the requirements, to be accredited by the
NTC?
A. 15
B. 20
C. 25
D. 5
63. An amateur who is a citizen or resident of a foreign country may be authorized to operate temporarily in the
Philippines provided he is a holder of a license issued by their government and his country provides the same
privilege to Filipino nationals. What do you call this partnership or arrangement on amateur licensing between
two countries?
A. Joint Venture Agreement
B. Reciprocal Agreement
C. Development Agreement
D. Confidentiality Agreement

64. Which of the following is a ground for suspension/revocation of an amateur license?

A. Intentional harmful interfering or jamming of legitimate licensed radio stations
B. Engaging in amateur work without a valid license or performing said work in behalf of a licensed amateur
without proper authority
C. Making any false statement in the application for license
D. All of the above

65. To secure a Class B amateur license, a registered Electronics and Communications Engineer shall be required
to pass the examination for what element?
A. Element I
B. Element II
C. Elements I & II
D. Element IV

66. What element shall be required from a holder of a valid 1st /or 2nd class commercial radiotelegraph operator
certificate to pass to secure a Class B amateur license?
A. Element I
B. Element II
C. Elements I & II
D. Element IV

67. What is DW, DV or DU in the formation of amateur call sign?

A. Station Identification
B. Prefix
C. Suffix
D. District number

68. For an amateur call sign DU1ABC, what is the suffix?

A. DU
B. DU1
C. 1ABC
D. ABC

69. Which one below is a valid amateur call sign in the Philippines?
A. Kabalikat 1122
B. Eagle 505
C. K6TJO
D. DW1SWA
70. How much shall NTC fine any person who had been found to have violated the law with illegal possession
and illegal transmission of an amateur transceiver?
A. P2,000
B. P4,000
C. P6,000
D. P2,000 and/or imprisonment of not more than 2 years for each and every offense

71. How much shall NTC fine a firm, company, corporation or association found to have illegally purchased a
base transceiver?
A. P2,000
B. P4,000
C. P5,000
D. P10,000

72. When shall an amateur make his station and documents available for NTC inspection?
A. Any time upon request by an NTC representative or inspector with a Mission Order
B. 30 days before expiration of license
C. Anytime upon request by an official observer from the amateur community
D. Upon release of the initial station license

73. In April 2011, NTC issued Memorandum Circular 04-03-2011 on some frequencies which shall be used at
times of disasters and national emergencies. Which frequencies on 2m and 40m shall be used by amateurs as
calling frequencies under this MC?
A. 144.700 & 7.045 MHz
B. 144.740 & 7.095 MHz
C. 144.000 & 7.000 MHz
D. 145.000 & 7.045 MHz

74. What is not among the frequency bands allocated to the Amateur Radio Service?
A. 3.500-3.900 MHz
B. 7.000-7.200 MHz
C. 14.000-14.350 MHz
D. 25.000-27.990 MHz

75. What document is issued by NTC authorizing possession of a radio transmitter or receiver?
A. Permit to Transfer
B. Permit to Own
C. Permit to Possess
D. Purchase Permit

76. What is a document is issued by NTC authorizing the holder to purchase a radio transmitter or transceivers.
A. Permit to Transfer
B. Permit to Own
C. Permit to Possess
D. Purchase Permit

77. What is required if a person wants to sell or transfer his transmitter or transceiver to another on a single
transaction?
A. He must obtain a permit to own or possess a transmitter or transceiver from the NTC.
B. He must obtain a dealer's permit from the NTC.
C. He must obtain a permit to sell or transfer from the NTC.
D. He must provide the next owner a photocopy of his radio station license.
78. What is the federation of national amateur radio societies worldwide which serves as the watchdog and
spokesperson for the world Amateur Radio community in the international level, wherein the Philippines is
under its Region 3?
A. ITU
B. FCC
C. ARRL
D. IARU

79. What size of the call sign characters of the fixed amateur radio station shall be posted at the entrance to the
premises?
A. at least 2 in high
B. at least 10 cm high
C. at least 5.08 cm high
D. at least 0.635 cm

80. What size of the call sign characters shall be posted on the windshield of a vehicle or vessel of a mobile
station?
A. at least 2 in high
B. at least 10 cm high
C. at least 5.08 cm high
D. at least 0.635 cm

81. What size of the call sign characters shall be posted on the equipment itself for a portable station?
A. at least 2 cm high
B. at least 10 cm high
C. at least 5.08 cm high
D. at least 0.635 cm

82. What is the coverage of Element IV for Class C examination?

A. Radio Rules and Regulation
B. Electrical and Electronics Principles
C. Amateur Radio Practice
D. Operating Procedures

83. DU1XX had transferred his fixed station to Pangasinan and after 4 months had his license modified. What
should his new call sign be?
A. DU1XX portable 3
B. DU3XX
C. DU1XX portable 2
D. DU2XX

84. What document shall a duly accredited amateur club enter into with NTC for the management of its members
in the proper use of the amateur frequency bands and prevention of harmful interference?
A. Memorandum of Understanding
B. Memorandum of Agreement
C. Partnership Agreement
D. Legal Cooperation Agreement

85. What are some provinces under amateur District 4?

A. Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, La Union
B. Eastern Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte
C. Camarines Norte, Catanduanes, Sorsogon
D. Misamis Oriental, Agusan del Sur, Butuan
86. What regions are under amateur District 8?
A. Region IX, Region XII
B. Region I, Region II
C. Region III
D. Region VI

87. How does DU1XX operating temporarily for 30 days in Ilocos Sur identify his station?
A. DU1XX slash 2
B. DU1XX slant 2
C. DU1XX stroke 2
D. All of the above

88. Which Element is not prescribed for Class C examination?

A. Element I
B. Element II
C. Element III
D. Element IV

89. If a Class C amateur applies for renewal of his license for another 3 years but is 14 months expired and the
prescribed license fee is P144.00 per year, how much shall he pay NTC for his Radio Station License renewal
excluding filing fee?
A. P432
B. P576
C. P648
D. P720

90. What do you call a radio station in the amateur service installed at a specified fixed location and operated to
communicate with an amateur mobile station, portable station or other amateur stations?
A: Amateur Fixed Station
B: Broadcast Station
C: Hobby Station
D: Emergency Radio Station

91. In the amateur band, what kind of messages should not be transmitted?
A: Messages regarding experiments with antennas
B: Personal messages to another amateur radio operator
C: Commercial and broadcast messages
D: Emergency calls on 145MHz

92. To facilitate the reception of distress calls, all transmission on 145 MHz shall be kept to a minimum and shall
not exceed how long?
A: 30 minutes
B: 5 minutes
C: 1 minute
D: Unlimited

93. The Philippines is divided into how many amateur radio districts?
A: 13
B: 9
C: 100
D: 4
94. How long must be a radio logbook be kept?
A: 5 years
B: 2 years
C: 6 months
D: Until the license expires

95. How long should a radio logbook with distress traffic be kept?
A: 5 years
B: 2 years
C: 5 years
D: until the license expires

96. What is the combination of letters and numbers to identify a radio station known as?
A: Alphanumeric
B: License
C: Handle
D: Call sign

97. What government agency is responsible for the regulation of the amateur radio service?
A: NSO
B: NIA
C: NTC
D: NHA

98. What is one of the frequencies of the emergency channel on the 2 meter band?
A: 144MHz
B: 145MHz +/- 25 kHz
C: 142MHz
D: 146MHz +/- 10 kHz

99. What is an amateur radio station intended to be used for operation during unspecified halts or while in
motion?
A: Mobile station
B: Temporary station
C: Portable station
D: Alternate station

100. What is the maximum number of letter in the suffix of a call sign does NTC issue?
A. 5
B. 4
C. 3
D. 2