2e153: Ground Radio Communications Quiz!

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  • 1. 

    What can a unit type code consist of?

    • A.

      Equipment only

    • B.

      People only

    • C.

      Equipment and people

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. All of the above
  • 2. 

    When is it best to use a public address system amplifier's 70-volt output speaker connection?

    • A.

      When the AC source voltage is higher than normal

    • B.

      When loud volume is a primary consideration

    • C.

      When the AC source voltage is lower than normal

    • D.

      When loud volume is not a primary consideration

    Correct Answer
    D. When loud volume is not a primary consideration
  • 3. 

    Why is it important to choose the correct speaker configuration, when setting up a public address system?

    • A.

      The configuration chosen determines which connectors to use

    • B.

      The configuration chosen affects the amount of feedback heard

    • C.

      The configuration chosen determines cable diameter requirements

    • D.

      The configuration chosen affects the impedance seen at the amplifier

    Correct Answer
    D. The configuration chosen affects the impedance seen at the amplifier
  • 4. 

    What AFI requires communications squadrons to maintain "installation warning systems"?

    • A.

      AFI 10-2501

    • B.

      AFI 21-116

    • C.

      AFI 33-106

    • D.

      AFI 33-118

    Correct Answer
    A. AFI 10-2501
  • 5. 

    What is a common problem with a mass alert system in a deployed environment?

    • A.

      Low power out

    • B.

      Efficiency

    • C.

      Cleanliness

    • D.

      Reliability

    Correct Answer
    C. Cleanliness
  • 6. 

    In the whelen system, what size driver does a speaker cell contain?

    • A.

      40 watt

    • B.

      60 watt

    • C.

      100 watt

    • D.

      400 watt

    Correct Answer
    D. 400 watt
  • 7. 

    In the Whelen system siren cabinet, what controls signal routing and power distribution of the system?

    • A.

      The landline board

    • B.

      The control board

    • C.

      The motherboard

    • D.

      The radio board

    Correct Answer
    C. The motherboard
  • 8. 

    In the whelen system, how many digits make up the dual-tone multi-frequency protocol? 

    • A.

      6

    • B.

      8

    • C.

      12

    • D.

      10

    Correct Answer
    D. 10
  • 9. 

    With the whelen configuration software, which tabs allow you to troubleshoot the system?

    • A.

      Status and MFD

    • B.

      Status and DTMF

    • C.

      Status and radio

    • D.

      Status and siren

    Correct Answer
    B. Status and DTMF
  • 10. 

    What AFI governs PWCS management?

    • A.

      AFI 10-2501

    • B.

      AFI 21-116

    • C.

      AFI 33-106

    • D.

      AFI 33-118

    Correct Answer
    C. AFI 33-106
  • 11. 

    Who coordinates the management of PWCS assets for the installation commander?

    • A.

      Communications and information systems CSO

    • B.

      Installation spectrum manager ISM

    • C.

      Base pwcs manager

    • D.

      Unit pwcs manager

    Correct Answer
    A. Communications and information systems CSO
  • 12. 

    What two publications do you use for guidance when determining a technical solution?

    • A.

      AFI 33-103 and AFI 33-106

    • B.

      AFI 33-103 and AFSSI-4100

    • C.

      AFI 33-106 and AFI 33-118

    • D.

      AFI 33-106 and AFSSI-4100

    Correct Answer
    B. AFI 33-103 and AFSSI-4100
  • 13. 

    Which PWCS device can be used for command and control?

    • A.

      Pagers

    • B.

      LMR

    • C.

      Family radio service FRS

    • D.

      Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance ISR

    Correct Answer
    B. LMR
  • 14. 

    Which personal wireless communications system device's original intent was for use by family, friends, and associates to communicate among themselves within a small area?

    • A.

      Pagers

    • B.

      LMR

    • C.

      FRS

    • D.

      ISR

    Correct Answer
    C. FRS
  • 15. 

    Who is responsible for the allocation of frequencies for government agencies?

    • A.

      FCC

    • B.

      IRU

    • C.

      ISM

    • D.

      National telecommunications and information administration NTIA

    Correct Answer
    D. National telecommunications and information administration NTIA
  • 16. 

    What are the two types of efficiency that a spectrum manager takes into account when considering spectrum management?

    • A.

      Operational and practical

    • B.

      Technical and operational

    • C.

      Technical and practical

    • D.

      Practical and required

    Correct Answer
    C. Technical and practical
  • 17. 

    What is not an element of achieving integration and interoperability between different units and services?

    • A.

      Flexible operations

    • B.

      Common equipment

    • C.

      Joint and combined training exercises

    • D.

      Common tactics, techniques, and procedures

    Correct Answer
    A. Flexible operations
  • 18. 

    The main objective of conducting air operations is to contribute to the successful completion of the theater commander's campaign plan by engaging and defeating:

    • A.

      Hostile air, land, and sea forces

    • B.

      Friendly air, land , and sea forces

    • C.

      Unkown air, land, and sea forces

    • D.

      Simulated air, land and sea forces

    Correct Answer
    A. Hostile air, land, and sea forces
  • 19. 

    Why do the HF radios use ALE?

    • A.

      To quiet noise and impove quality

    • B.

      To quiet noise and provide secure communications

    • C.

      To improve quality and provide secure communications

    • D.

      To provide secure communications and jam-resistant communications

    Correct Answer
    A. To quiet noise and impove quality
  • 20. 

    The JSTARS radar antenna is:

    • A.

      Electronically scanned in azimuth and positioned in elevation

    • B.

      Mechanically scanned in azimuth and positioned in elevation

    • C.

      Electronically scanned in azimuth and mechanically positioned in elevation

    • D.

      Mechanically scanned in azimuth and electronically positioned in elevation

    Correct Answer
    C. Electronically scanned in azimuth and mechanically positioned in elevation
  • 21. 

    What is used by the JSTARS to broadcast data to army common ground stations?

    • A.

      SCDL

    • B.

      TADIL A/ Link 11

    • C.

      Immediate air request

    • D.

      JTIDS

    Correct Answer
    A. SCDL
  • 22. 

    What element brings a combination of range, precision, low signature, and control to a war fighter's arsenal?

    • A.

      AWACS

    • B.

      GTACS

    • C.

      JSTARS

    • D.

      AATO

    Correct Answer
    B. GTACS
  • 23. 

    Which element is not part of the GTACS BM?

    • A.

      AOC

    • B.

      ASOC

    • C.

      Airborne Warning And Control System

    • D.

      TACP

    Correct Answer
    C. Airborne Warning And Control System
  • 24. 

    Who is the primary C2 and surveillance facility within the TACS?

    • A.

      AWACS

    • B.

      JSTARS

    • C.

      Control and reporting center

    • D.

      TACP

    Correct Answer
    C. Control and reporting center
  • 25. 

    Which panel manually assigns voice and data circuits to internal radios?

    • A.

      Radio patch panel

    • B.

      Circuit switching panel

    • C.

      Signal entry patch panel

    • D.

      Communications demarcation panel

    Correct Answer
    A. Radio patch panel
  • 26. 

    How many operator console units are located in each operations module?

    • A.

      2

    • B.

      4

    • C.

      6

    • D.

      8

    Correct Answer
    B. 4
  • 27. 

    How many radios are each modular communications equipment operating module configured for?

    • A.

      9 2HF, 3VHF, 4UHF

    • B.

      9 3HF, 3 VHF, 3UHF

    • C.

      10 3 HF, 3 VHF, 4UHF

    • D.

      10 2 HF, 4 VHF, 4UHF

    Correct Answer
    A. 9 2HF, 3VHF, 4UHF
  • 28. 

    The TACS unit that plans, coordinates, and directs tactical air support of ground forces is the?

    • A.

      TACP

    • B.

      ALCC

    • C.

      ASOC

    • D.

      TALCE

    Correct Answer
    C. ASOC
  • 29. 

    Which TACS unit is responsible for advising the US Army ground commander on the capabilities and limitations of aerospace power?

    • A.

      TACP

    • B.

      FAC

    • C.

      WOC

    • D.

      CCT

    Correct Answer
    A. TACP
  • 30. 

    What is an airborne element of the TACS that provides coordination and final control for the close air support missions as well as locating, identifying, and marking ground targets?

    • A.

      CCT

    • B.

      WOC

    • C.

      TACP

    • D.

      Forward Air Controller -Airborne

    Correct Answer
    D. Forward Air Controller -Airborne
  • 31. 

    Which function does the AN? GRC-206 signal distribution unit provide?

    • A.

      Provides interface with the radio set controls for uninterruptible power to the system

    • B.

      Provides interface with the RSC for remote or local locations

    • C.

      Ensures equal power distribution to each subassembly

    • D.

      Connects subassemblies to one common antenna

    Correct Answer
    B. Provides interface with the RSC for remote or local locations
  • 32. 

    What is the max output power of the AN/VRC-83 that is installed in the AN/GRC206?

    • A.

      2 watts

    • B.

      10 watts

    • C.

      25 watts

    • D.

      30 watts

    Correct Answer
    D. 30 watts
  • 33. 

    How is the tuning of the main receiver accomplished in the RT-1319?

    • A.

      By the data converter assembly in response to a TRANSMIT KEY signal

    • B.

      By the data convert assembly in response to keyboard input

    • C.

      By the reflectometer signal in the transmitter assembly

    • D.

      By the reflectometer signal in the modulator assembly

    Correct Answer
    B. By the data convert assembly in response to keyboard input
  • 34. 

    What happens if the AN/VRC-83 main receiver is tuned to 243.0 MHz?

    • A.

      Keying is disabled

    • B.

      Dual reception is enabled

    • C.

      The guard receiver is disabled

    • D.

      An alarm is heard in the headset

    Correct Answer
    C. The guard receiver is disabled
  • 35. 

    How is the operator alerted when AN/VRC-83 source voltage drops below 20 VDC?

    • A.

      The RT unit shuts down

    • B.

      An audible alarm is heard

    • C.

      The kHz and MHz digits on the display blink

    • D.

      The decimal separating kHz and MHz on the display blinks

    Correct Answer
    D. The decimal separating kHz and MHz on the display blinks
  • 36. 

    What is the max power output of the ANGRC-206 in HF SSB mode?

    • A.

      75 watts

    • B.

      100 watts

    • C.

      150 watts

    • D.

      500 watts

    Correct Answer
    C. 150 watts
  • 37. 

    What determines the frequency output of the AN/URC-113 synthesizer?

    • A.

      Mode of operation

    • B.

      Thumbwheel settings

    • C.

      Internal dipswitch settings

    • D.

      Frequency select signals from the control panel

    Correct Answer
    A. Mode of operation
  • 38. 

    NORTHCOM  AOR encompasses all but0?

    • A.

      Continental US

    • B.

      Alaska, canada, mexico, and surrounding water

    • C.

      Hawaii and US territories and possessions int he pacific

    • D.

      The gulf of mexico, puerto rico, and the us virgin islands

    Correct Answer
    C. Hawaii and US territories and possessions int he pacific
  • 39. 

    Information of airborne targets from the air defense sectors is relayed to AWACS with TADIL-A using?

    • A.

      AN/GRC-171B(V)4

    • B.

      AN/PSC-5 and D

    • C.

      AN/PRC-117

    • D.

      HF radios

    Correct Answer
    D. HF radios
  • 40. 

    What organization is the primary DoD producer of foreign aerospace intelligence?

    • A.

      480th intelligence wing

    • B.

      67th information operations wing

    • C.

      Air force information warfare center

    • D.

      National air and space intelligence center NASIC

    Correct Answer
    D. National air and space intelligence center NASIC
  • 41. 

    With what aircraft do AIA ground radio troops maintain secure voice and data links?

    • A.

      AWACS

    • B.

      JSTARS

    • C.

      Predator

    • D.

      Rivet Joint RJ

    Correct Answer
    D. Rivet Joint RJ
  • 42. 

    DCGS integrates?

    • A.

      IMINT of CIGSS with SIGINT of JASA

    • B.

      IMINT of CIGSS with IMINT of JASA

    • C.

      SIGINT of CIGSS with IMINT of JASA

    • D.

      SIGINT of CIGSS with SIGINT of JASA

    Correct Answer
    A. IMINT of CIGSS with SIGINT of JASA
  • 43. 

    How many segments is the CARS/CGS comprised of?

    • A.

      3

    • B.

      5

    • C.

      7

    • D.

      9

    Correct Answer
    B. 5
  • 44. 

    Which CARS/DGS segment permits the DGS to remain in garrison while supporting forward-deployed aircraft?

    • A.

      Mobile stretch

    • B.

      Communications segment

    • C.

      Ground control processor VIII

    • D.

      Deployable ground intercept facility

    Correct Answer
    A. Mobile stretch
  • 45. 

    What is the difference between the AN/ FLR-9 delay lines used by the air force and army?

    • A.

      ARMY-Lump constant Air Force- coaxial

    • B.

      ARMY-coaxial Air Force-lump constant

    • C.

      ARMY-beam forming Air Force- coaxial

    • D.

      No difference

    Correct Answer
    A. ARMY-Lump constant Air Force- coaxial
  • 46. 

    Which AN/FLR-9 subassembly combines RF inputs in such a way as o produce a highly directional beam antenna?

    • A.

      VCATS

    • B.

      RFSM

    • C.

      Beam forming equipment

    • D.

      RF summation equipment

    Correct Answer
    C. Beam forming equipment
  • 47. 

    For up to how many receivers do each AN/FLR-9 RFSM operator control unit provide operators the capability of selecting the RF beam.

    • A.

      2

    • B.

      4

    • C.

      8

    • D.

      16

    Correct Answer
    D. 16
  • 48. 

    How many rings of antenna elements and how many total elements are there in the AN/FLR-9 array?

    • A.

      2,192

    • B.

      3,192

    • C.

      2,96

    • D.

      3,96

    Correct Answer
    B. 3,192
  • 49. 

    What is the purpose of the AN/FLR-9 central building line tuners?

    • A.

      Compensation for feed cable eletrical length variations

    • B.

      Provide automatic tuning of indicidual element couplers

    • C.

      Compensation for feed cable physical length variations

    • D.

      Provide manual tuning of individual element couplers

    Correct Answer
    A. Compensation for feed cable eletrical length variations
  • 50. 

    Which AN/FLR-9 RFSM assembly provides an interface between the operator control units and the control subsystem?

    • A.

      IDMUX

    • B.

      Goniometer

    • C.

      RFSM

    • D.

      BITE

    Correct Answer
    A. IDMUX

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