Pre test poll idea
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 3:51 pm
There has been a discussion going on about how do we retain those that we test during the VE test session, and "What's wrong with Ham Radio?"
Would a pre-test questionnaire be helpful?
Here is some ideas I have come up with and stole from other sources.
Thoughts? Other questions for the questionnaire?
This would be easy to format into a checkbox format and present for answers while the test is being setup.
Here is some examples!
Are you currently a licensed Ham and here to upgrade?
Yes
No
If (Yes), which class do you currently have?
Technician
General
How many weeks have you been studying for your license test?
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9+
What are some ways you have prepared for your test?
Check all that apply
Hands on
Mobile applications
Formal classroom
Rlashcards / Memory Aids
Printed Material or text books
Online Practice tests
Will you be testing for multiple levels of licensing when you sit?
Yes
No
Which common areas of the test are the most worrisome to you?
Check the top 3
Electrical components, circuits and diagrams
Radio wave characteristics, properties and propogation
Electrical principles, mathmatics, and natural laws
Rules and opearator and station responsibilities
Operating procedures
modulation modes, satellite operations and activities
Amateur radio practices
Antennas and feedlines
Station equipment, common problems and troubleshooting
Electrical Safety
Were you encouraged to participate in the hobby from a friend, relative, elmer, or mentor?
Yes
No
How did you get interested in Amateur radio?
Check all that apply
My father was into CB radio
Played with CB's as a kid
From Off the Grid (prepper) information
CERT Disaster Work
Blogs
Podcasts
Interested in Electronics
What are you interests regarding use of the hobby once licensed?
Check all that apply
Emergency Communication
Public Service
Antenna design & construction
Digital Modes
Net Participation
Homebrew / Kit building
Mobile operations
Local rag chewing
Repeaters
Skywarn / weather spotting
HF rag chewing
Dxing
QRP operations
CW
Traffic handling
AM-SAT operations
Fox hunting
Collecting QSL cards
Special Event stations
Earth moon earth
Off road / 4x4 comms
APRS
Drone operations
Telemetry
Are other family members or friends Hams?
Yes
No
Is your spouse willing to get licensed or support your hobby?
Willing to get licensed
Support the Hobby
Not interested
Not Applicable
Are you interested in joining a radio club and participating?
Yes
No
Would a pre-test questionnaire be helpful?
Here is some ideas I have come up with and stole from other sources.
Thoughts? Other questions for the questionnaire?
This would be easy to format into a checkbox format and present for answers while the test is being setup.
Here is some examples!
Are you currently a licensed Ham and here to upgrade?
Yes
No
If (Yes), which class do you currently have?
Technician
General
How many weeks have you been studying for your license test?
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9+
What are some ways you have prepared for your test?
Check all that apply
Hands on
Mobile applications
Formal classroom
Rlashcards / Memory Aids
Printed Material or text books
Online Practice tests
Will you be testing for multiple levels of licensing when you sit?
Yes
No
Which common areas of the test are the most worrisome to you?
Check the top 3
Electrical components, circuits and diagrams
Radio wave characteristics, properties and propogation
Electrical principles, mathmatics, and natural laws
Rules and opearator and station responsibilities
Operating procedures
modulation modes, satellite operations and activities
Amateur radio practices
Antennas and feedlines
Station equipment, common problems and troubleshooting
Electrical Safety
Were you encouraged to participate in the hobby from a friend, relative, elmer, or mentor?
Yes
No
How did you get interested in Amateur radio?
Check all that apply
My father was into CB radio
Played with CB's as a kid
From Off the Grid (prepper) information
CERT Disaster Work
Blogs
Podcasts
Interested in Electronics
What are you interests regarding use of the hobby once licensed?
Check all that apply
Emergency Communication
Public Service
Antenna design & construction
Digital Modes
Net Participation
Homebrew / Kit building
Mobile operations
Local rag chewing
Repeaters
Skywarn / weather spotting
HF rag chewing
Dxing
QRP operations
CW
Traffic handling
AM-SAT operations
Fox hunting
Collecting QSL cards
Special Event stations
Earth moon earth
Off road / 4x4 comms
APRS
Drone operations
Telemetry
Are other family members or friends Hams?
Yes
No
Is your spouse willing to get licensed or support your hobby?
Willing to get licensed
Support the Hobby
Not interested
Not Applicable
Are you interested in joining a radio club and participating?
Yes
No