RADAR Knowledge Quiz

What is the speed at which all RADAR signals travel?

• 186,000 miles per hour

• 186,000 miles per second

• 186,000 kilometers per hour

• 186,000 kilometers per second

What happens to frequency as the wavelength increases?

• Frequency increases

• Frequency remains constant

• Frequency decreases

• Frequency doubles

What is the frequency of K-band RADAR?

• 24.15 megahertz

• 24.15 gigahertz

• 24.15 terahertz

• 24.15 kilohertz

Who is associated with the Doppler Principle?

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Christian Johann Doppler

• Nikola Tesla

How does stationary RADAR work?

• It transfers multiple signals and processes all for display

• It transfers one signal, receives and monitors many, but only processes one for display

• It transfers one signal and processes none for display

• It transfers multiple signals and processes none for display

What is the most important thing to remember about a moving RADAR device?

• It uses different RADAR beams for different speeds.

• It uses the same RADAR beam to acquire two different speeds.

• It only measures the speed of the target vehicle.

• It only measures the speed of the patrol vehicle.

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the RADAR unit's operation?

• Reflective capability

• Position

• Speed

• Weather conditions

In the formula for target speed, TS = CS - PS, what does CS stand for?

• Current Speed

• Closing Speed

• Calculated Speed

• Constant Speed

Which element is considered the most critical in tracking history?

• Audio tracking

• Target speed display

• Visual estimation of target speed

• Patrol speed verification

Which of the following is NOT an element of a speeding offense?

• Driver Identification

• Weather Conditions

• Location

• Vehicle Identification