Best Practice for Radio Users

Question 1 of 16

1. Question

How far away from your mouth should you hold the microphone when you speak?

0-2 centimeters (0-1 inch)

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2-5 centimeters (1-2 inches)

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10-15 centimeters (4-6 inches)

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It doesn’t matter, as long as you’re holding it

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Question 2 of 16

2. Question

Match the following procedure words with the correct definition

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Yes, or that is correct
It is the end of transmission and a reply is expected
Transmit this message to the addressee indicated
I will comply with your message
This is an urgent call requesting help and is also repeated 3 times
Use this when the person you are addressing must acknowledge receipt of the message

Affirmative

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Relay to

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Wilco

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Pan Pan

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Acknowledge

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Question 3 of 16

3. Question

What is the best direction to speak into the microphone?

Directly into it

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It doesn’t really matter, the mics are omnidirectional

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Talk past the microphone

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Downwards

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Question 4 of 16

4. Question

How loud should you speak into a radio microphone?

Speak loudly so that you are heard

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Use your normal voice

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Speak softly so that you don’t startle anyone

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Whisper to ensure your message is only heard by the right people

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Question 5 of 16

5. Question

What is the phonetic alphabet word for P?

Papa

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Prada

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Police

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Popeye

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Question 6 of 16

6. Question

What is the phonetic alphabet word for F?

Forest

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Fall

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Finger

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Foxtrot

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Question 7 of 16

7. Question

When a user says “radio check,” what do they want?

To change the music in their vehicle

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To know their signal strength and readability

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To see if anyone else is on their radio

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To make sure they didn’t forget their radio in the office

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Question 8 of 16

8. Question

When a user says “break break,” what do they mean?

They are going on break

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They broke some of their equipment

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They have an urgent message and need to interrupt the conversation

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They are turning off their radio

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Question 9 of 16

9. Question

Why is it important to think before you speak on a radio?

To ensure people understand you

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You want to use the minimum amount of frequency

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Long moments of quiet thinking are frustrating for others

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All of the above

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Question 10 of 16

10. Question

When should you transmit sensitive, confidential information?

A – When no one else is around you

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B – ONLY when you’ve confirmed that conversations are secured with the proper level of encryption

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C – When you trust the person you are talking to

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Both A and C

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Question 11 of 16

11. Question

What are the Four Golden rules of radio operation?

Clarity, Simplicity, Brevity, and Security

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Clarity, Specificity, Interesting, and Security

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Clear, Concise, Conscious, Caring

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Loving, Helpful, Trustworthy, Reverent

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Question 12 of 16

12. Question

When choosing a radio, it’s important to…

A – Ensure the battery is charged

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B – Ensure it belongs to the right talk group

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C – Ensure it looks good

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Both A and B

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Question 13 of 16

13. Question

How does the audio quality for analog radio differ from digital radio?

Analog is always bad, digital is always good

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Analog gradually degrades to the edge of coverage, digital stays consistent and then drops completely at the edge of coverage

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Analog stays consistent and then drops completely at the edge of coverage, digital gradually degrades to the edge of coverage

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Analog is always good, digital is always bad

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Question 14 of 16

14. Question

If communicating on a conventional network, what is the first thing you should do to connect with someone?

Say “hello?”

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Press the emergency button to get attention

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Identify the name of the recipient and yourself

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Dial the individual’s number from the keypad of your radio

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Question 15 of 16

15. Question

During a broadcast call…

Only the person who started the transmission can talk

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Everyone in the talk group can talk

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An automated recording is played

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The local news channel is contacted

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Question 16 of 16

16. Question

During a radio conference call…

The local news media asks questions about emergency situations

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People can work from home

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Only the person who started the transmission can talk

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Everyone in the talk group can talk

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