ARES District 10 Test:  An Introduction to ARES

This test is an open book test. It is intended to insure that the taker
(you) have been through the material. A minimum score of 100% should be
expected, but certainly no less than 85%. 

Please highlight this whole page and copy it to your email, 
Edit in your answers, and then email it all to:

Fill in the blank if there is one or choose the best answer in the multiple
choice or True false sections. Refer to the text to find all of the answers.
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Thanks and good luck!

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Your First and Last Name: ______________________

Your Callsign: ______________________



1. The primary net frequency we use is:
  _________MHz with a back up of
  __________MHz?



2. ARES is utilized by its served agencies for what reasons in emergency
   situations?

  Answer: ______

  A. Because they don't know how to communicate.
  B. Because their communications are not working or are inadequate.
  C. Because not enough people show up for weekly nets.
  D. So ARES personnel can practice.



3. What makes ARES & Amateur Radio a preferable method of communication in
   many cases over other services such as cell phones or CB radio?

  Answer: ______

  A. Cell phones and CB radio NEVER work.
  B. Because other services aren't organized.
  C. Amateurs have unique flexibility in frequency, modes, and power levels.
  D. None of the above.



4. ARES uses a Resource Net for:

  Answer: ______

  A. An initial point of contact for ARES members awaiting assignment
     during an event.
  B. A net for finding out the best places to eat.
  C. Where people who are assigned operate and pass operational
     information pertaining to the event between participating stations.
  D. A net where press releases are made to amateurs and the public.



5. ARES uses an Operational Net for:

  Answer: ______

  A. An initial point of contact for ARES members awaiting assignment
     during an event.
  B. A net for finding out the best places to eat.
  C. Where people who are assigned operate and pass operational
     information pertaining to the event between participating stations.
  D. A net where press releases are made to amateurs and the public.



6. Tactical Frequencies are:

  Answer: ______

  A. Assigned by net control
  B. Used for information exchange by assigned stations with a specific
     goal in mind.
  C. Other stations may monitor traffic but should not transmit unless
     assigned to go there.
  D. All of the above.



7. Before joining any net in progress, an ARES member/Amateur Radio operator
   should:

  Answer: ______

  A. Listen
  B. Listen for details of the event.
  C. Know what he/she is going to say before keying his/her mic
  D. All of the above.



8. What is the one single most important goal of ARES D-10?

  Answer: ______

  A. Getting a free meal.
  B. Talking on the air more than any other station.
  C. Performing our job of communication SAFELY!
  D. None of the above



9. When operating in an event, it is important for you to individually 
   keep up with all radio traffic because?

  Answer: ______

  A. There might be a test.
  B. Because you might miss out on a joke.
  C. You may be the next net control due to unforeseen circumstances.
  D. You could be causing RFI.



10. Emergency Traffic is:

  Answer: ______

  A. A fire truck responding with lights and siren.
  B. Radio traffic in which life or death information is being transmitted
  C. Your order for Pizza
  D. A welfare check on your neighbors dog.



11. Which of the following would you NOT do when preparing for an ARES
    activation:

  Answer: ______

  A. Check your antenna and microphone cables in your Go Bag.
  B. Insure that your batteries are charged and ready to go.
  C. Check to make sure you have sufficient personal supplies for the event.
  D. Check to see if you will need to paint the house.



12. What is an EOC?

  Answer: ______

  A. A new breed of bird
  B. A piece of test equipment commonly used for antennas
  C. An Emergency Operations Center.
  D. A character from Star Wars.



13. In a formal net, who must all communications be initially directed
    through?

  Answer: ______

  A. The EOC
  B. The Emergency Coordinator
  C. Net Control Station
  D. The Public Information Officer



14. Who is the Assistant Emergency Coordinator for the county in which you
    live?

  Answer: ____________________________________


15. List three sources of information for up-coming events available to
    ARES D-10 members:

  1. ____________________________________________________________

  2. ____________________________________________________________

  3. ____________________________________________________________



16. Assignments are generally for 
  ______ hours but never more than 
  ______ hours in a 24-hour period.



17. In ARES District 10 we utilize many frequencies. Which frequency is our
    primary operating net frequency?

  Answer: ______

  A. 145.115 MHz
  B. 146.850 MHz
  C. 146.565 MHz
  D. 3928 kHz



18. In ARES District 10 we utilize many frequencies.
    Which frequency is our back-up operating net frequency?

  Answer: ______

  A. 145.115 MHz
  B. 146.850 MHz
  C. 146.565 MHz
  D. 3928 kHz



19. In ARES District 10 we utilize many frequencies.
    Which frequency, is our alternate simplex frequency?

  Answer: ______

  A. 145.115 MHz
  B. 146.850 MHz
  C. 146.565 MHz
  D. 3928 kHz



20. It is the primary duty of the Net Control Station (NCS) to do what?

  Answer: ______

  A. Feed and care for your neighbor's dog.
  B. Maintain order on the frequency on which the net is operating.
  C. Explain to you how to set-up your antenna on site.
  D. Give propagation reports during an emergency net.


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