License Exam Quiz #373

de Steve, AE8AT 

June is National Safety Month, an NSC initiative that is celebrating its 30^th year in 2026! Each week in June has a different topic, and for 2026 those are: Moving Safety Forward; Staying Safe on the Roads; Promoting Holistic Worker Health; and, Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls. You can find more at https://www.nsc.org/workplace/national-safety-month

T0A01 Which of the following is a safety hazard of a 12-volt storage battery?

A. Touching both terminals with the hands can cause electrical shock

B. Shorting the terminals can cause burns, fire, or an explosion

C. RF emissions from a nearby transmitter can cause the electrolyte to emit poison gas

D. All these choices are correct

G0A10 What should be done if evaluation shows that a neighbor might experience more than the allowable limit of RF exposure from the main lobe of a directional antenna?

A. Change to a non-polarized antenna with higher gain

B. Use an antenna with a higher front-to-back ratio

C. Take precautions to ensure that the antenna cannot be pointed in their direction when they are present

D. All these choices are correct

E0A07 What is meant by “100% tie-off” regarding tower safety?

A. All loose ropes and guys secured to a fixed structure

B. At least one lanyard attached to the tower at all times

C. All tools secured to the climber’s harness

D. All circuit breakers feeding power to the tower must be tied closed with tape, cable, or ties

Answers:

T0A01 = B

G0A10 = C

E0A07 = B