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E1A01 When using a transceiver that displays the carrier frequency of phone signals, which of the following displayed frequencies represents the highest frequency at which a properly adjusted USB emission will be totally within the band ?

A. The exact upper band edge

B. 300 Hz below the upper band edge

C. 1 kHz below the upper band edge

D. 3 kHz below the upper band edge

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D. 3 kHz below the upper band edge.

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E1A03 With your transceiver displaying the carrier frequency of phone signals, you hear a station calling CQ on 14.349 MHz USB. Is it legal to return the call using upper side band on the same frequency?

A. Yes, because you were not the station calling CQ.

B. Yes, because the displayed frequency is within the 20M band

C. No, the side band will extend beyond the band edge

D. No, U.S. stations are not permitted to use phone emissions above 14.340MHz

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C. No, the side and will extend beyond the band edge.

20 M = 14.000 - 14.350

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E1A102 When using a transceiver that displays the carrier frequency of phone signals, which of the following displayed frequencies represents the lowest frequency at which a properly adjusted LSB emission will be totally within the band?

A. The exact lower edge

B. 300Hz above the lower band edge

C. 1 kHz above the lower band edge

D. 3 kHz above the lower band edge

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D. 3 kHz above the lower band edge.

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E1A04 With your transceiver displaying the carrier frequency of phone signals, you hear a DX station calling CQ on 3.601 MHz LSB. Is it legal to return the call using lower side band ?

A. Yes because the DX station initiated the contact

B. Yes, because the display frequency is within the 75 M phone band segment

C. No, the side band will extend beyond the edge of the band segment

D. No, U. S. Stations are not permitted to use phone emissions below 3.610MHz

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C. No, the side band will extend beyond the edge of the band.

75M - lowest freq would be 3.603.

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E1A12 With your transceiver displaying the carrier frequency of CW signals, you hear a DX station’s CQ on 3.500 MHz. Is it legal to return the call using CW on the same frequency?

A. Yes, the DX station initiated the contact

B. Yes, the displayed frequency is within the 80M CW band segment

C. No, one of the sidebands will be out of the band.

D. No, U.S. stations are not permitted to use CW emissions below 3.525 MHz

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C. No, one of the sidebands will be out of the band.

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E1A07 Which amateur band requires transmission on specific channels rather than on a range of frequencies?

A. 12 M band

B. 17 M band

C. 30 M band

D. 60 M band

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D. 60 M band

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E1A05 What is the maximum power output permitted on the 60 M band?

A.50 watts PEP effective radiated power relative to an isotopic radiator

B. 50 watts PEP effective radiated power relative to a dipole

C. 100 watts PEP effective radiated power relative to the gain of a half-wave dipole

D. 100 watts PEP effective radiated power relative to an isotopic radiator

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C. 100 watts PEP effective radiated power relative to the gain of a half-wave dipole.

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E1A14 What is the maximum bandwidth for a data emission on 60 M?

A.60 Hz

B. 170 Hz

C. 1.5 kHz

D. 2.8 kHz

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D. 2.8 kHz

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E1A06 Where must the carrier frequency of a CW signal be set to comply with FCC rules for 60 M operation?

A. At the lowest frequency of the channel

B. At the center frequency of the channel

C. At the highest frequency of the channel

D. On any frequency where the signal’s sideband are within the channels

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B. At the center frequency of the channel

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E1A13 Who must be in physical control if the station apparatus of an amateur station aboard any vessel or craft that is documented or registered in the U. S. ?

A. Only a person with an FCC marine radio

B. Any person holding an FCC issued amateur license or who is authorized for alien reciprocal operation

C. Only a person named in an amateur station license grant

D. Any person named in an amateur station license grant or a person holding an unrestricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit

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B. Any person holding and FCC issues amateur license or who is authorized for alien reciprocal operation

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E1A11 Which of the following describes authorization or licensing required when operating an amateur station aboard a U.S.-registered vessel in international waters?

A. Any amateur license with an FCC marine or aircraft endorsement

B. Any FCC issued amateur license

C. Only general class or higher amateur licenses

D. An unrestricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit

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B. Any FCC issued amateur license

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E1A10 If an amateur station is installed aboard a ship or aircraft, what condition must be met before the station is operated ?

A. Its operation must be approved by the master of the ship or the pilot in command of the aircraft

B. The amateur station operator must agree not to transmit when the main radio of the ship or craft is in use

C. The amateur station must have a power supply that is completely independent of the main ship or aircraft power supply

D. The amateur Operator must have an FCC marine or aircraft endorsement on his / her amateur license

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A. Its operation must be approved by the master of the ship or the pilot in command of the aircraft

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E1B03. Within what distance must an amateur station protect an FCC monitoring facility from harmful interference?

A. 1 mile

B. 3 miles

C. 10 miles

D. 30 miles

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A. 1 mile

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E1B05. What is the national radio quiet zone ?

A. An area in Puerto Rico surrounding the Arecibo radio telescope

B. An area in New Mexico surrounding the white sands testing area

C. An area surrounding the national radio astronomy observatory

D. An area in Florida surrounding Cape Canaveral

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C. An area surrounding the national radio astronomy observatory

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E1B02 Which of the following factors might cause the physical location of an amateur station apparatus or antenna structure to be limited ?

A. The location is near an area of political unrest
B. The location is if geographical or horticultural importance
C. The location is in an ITU Zone designated for coordination with one or more foreign governments
D. The location is of environmental importance or significant in American history, architecture, or culture

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D. The location is of environmental importance or significant in American history, architecture, or culture

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E1B04. What must be done before placing an amateur station within a officially designated wilderness area or wildlife preserve, or an area listed in the National Register of Historical Places ?
A. A proposal must be submitted to the National Park Service
B. A letter of intent must be filed with the National Audubon Society
C. An Environmental Assessment must be submitted to the FCC
D. A form FSD 15 must be submitted to the Department of the Interior

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C. An Environmental Assessment must be submitted to the FCC

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E1C12 What type of communications may he transmitted to amateur stations in foreign countries ?

A. Business related messages for non-profit organizations
B. Messages intended for connection to users of the maritime satellite service
C. Communications incidental to the purpose of the amateur service and remarks of a personal nature
D. All of these choices are correct

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C. Communications incidental to the purpose of the amateur service and remarks of a personal nature

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E1F02. What privileges are authorized in the U. S. To persons holding an amateur service license granted by the government of Canada?

A. None, they must obtain a  US license
B. All privileges of the extra class license
C. The operating terms and conditions of the Canadian amateur service license, not to exceed US extra class  
D. Full privileges, up to and including those of the extra class license on the 80,40,20,15, and 10 M bands
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C. The operating terms and conditions of the Canadian amateur service license, not to exceed US extra class

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E1C04. What is meant by IARP?

A. An international amateur radio Permit that allows US amateurs to operate in certain countries of the Americas
B. The international amateur radio practices policies of the FCC
C. An indication of increased antenna reflected power
D. A forecast of intermittent aurora radio propagation

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A. An international amateur radio Permit that allows US amateurs to operate in certain countries of the Americas

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E1C11. Which of the following operating arrangements allows an FCC licensed US citizen to operate in many European countries and alien amateurs from many European countries wi operated in the IS?

A. CEPT agreement
B. IARP agreement t
C. ITU reciprocal license
D. All of these choices are correct

A

A. CEPT agreement

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E1C13. Which of the following is required in order to operate in accordance with CEPT rules in foreign countries where permitted?

A. You must identify in the official language of the country in which you are operating
B. The US embassy must approve of your operation
C. You must bring a copy of FCC Public Notice DA 11-221
D. You must append “/CEPT” to your call sign

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C. You must bring a copy of FCC Public Notice DA 11-221

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E1F04. Which of the following geographic descriptions approximately describes “Line A”?

A. A line roughly parallel to and south of the US-Canadian border
B. A line roughly parallel to and west of the US Atlantic coastline
C. A line roughly parallel to and north of the US-Mexican border and Gulf coastline
D. A line roughly parallel to and east of the US Pacific coastline

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A. A line roughly parallel to and south of the US-Canadian border

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E1F05. Amateur stations may not transmit in which of the following frequency segments if they are located in the contiguous 48 states and north of Line A?

A. 440MHz - 450MHz
B. 53 MHz - 54 MHz
C. 222 MHz - 223 MHz
D. 420 MHz-430 MHz

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D. 420 MHz-430 MHz

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E1B06. Which of the following additional rules apply if you are installing an amateur station antenna at a site at or near a public use airport?

A. You may have to notify the FAA and register it with the FCC as required by part 17 of FCC rules
B. No special rules apply if your antenna structure wi be less than 300 feet in height
C. You must file an environmental impact statement with the EPA before construction begins
D. You must obtain a construction permit from the air port zoning authority

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A. You may have to notify the FAA and register it with the FCC as required by part 17 of FCC rules

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E1F07. When may an amateur station send a message to a business?

A. When the total money involved does not exceed $25

B. When the control operator is employed by the FCC or another government agency.

C. When transmitting international third party communications

D. When neither the amateur nor his/her employer has a pecuniary interest in the communications

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D. When neither the amateur nor his/her employer has a pecuniary interest in the communications

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E1F08. Which of the following types of amateur station communications are prohibited ?

A. Communications transmitted for hire or material compensation, except as otherwise provided in the rules

B. Communications that have a political content, except as allowed by the fairness doctrine

C. Communications that have a religious content

D. Communications I. A language other than English

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A. Communications transmitted for hire or material compensation, except as otherwise provided in the rules

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E1A08. If a station in a message forwarding system inadvertently forwards a message that is in violation of FCC rules, who is primarily accountable for the rules violation?

A. The control operator of the packet bulletin board station.
B. The control operator of the originating station
C. The control operators of all the stations in the system
D. The control operators of all the stations in the system not authenticating the source from which they accept communications

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B. The control operator of the originating station

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E1A09 What is the first action you should take if your digital message forwarding station inadvertently forwards a communication that violates FCC rules?

A. Discontinue forward the communication as soon as you become aware of it.
B. Notify the originating station that the communication does not comply with FCC rules
C. Notify the nearest FCC Field Engineer’s Office
D. Discontinue forwarding all messages

A

A. Discontinue forward the communication as soon as you become aware of it.

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E1C07 What is meant by local control?

A. Controlling a station through a local auxiliary link
B. Automatically manipulating local station controls.
C. Direct manipulation of the transmitter by a control operator
D. Controlling a repeater using a portable handheld transceiver.

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C. Direct manipulation of the transmitter by a control operator

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E1C01 What is a remotely controlled station?

A. A station operated way from its regular home location.
B. A station controlled by someone other than the licensee
C. A station operating under automatic control
D. A station controlled indirectly through a control link.

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D. A station controlled indirectly through a control link.

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E1C08 What is the maximum permissible duration of a remotely controlled station’s transmissions if its control link malfunctions?

A. 30 seconds
B. 3 minutes
C. 5 minutes
D. 10 minutes

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B. 3 minutes

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E2C13 What indicator is required to be used by US licensed operators when operating a station via remote control where the transmitter is located in the US?

A. /followed by the USPS two letter abbreviation for the state in which the remote situation is located
B. /R# where the # is the district of the remote station
C. The ARRL section of the remote station
D. No additional indicator is required

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D. No additional indicator is required

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E1C06 Which of the following statements concerning remotely controlled amateur stations is true?

A. Only Extra Class operators may be the control operator of a remote station
B. A control operator need not be present at the control point
C. A control operator must be present at the control point
D. Repeater and auxiliary station may not be remotely controlled.

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C. A control operator must be present at the control point

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E2E12 Which type of control is used by stations using the Automatic Link Enable (ALE) protocol?

A. Local
B. Remote
C. Automatic
D. ALE can use any type of control.

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C. Automatic

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E1C02 What is meant by automatic control of a station?

A. The use of devices and procedures for control so that the control operator does not have to be present at a control point.
B. A station operating with its output power controlled automatically
C. Remotely controlling a station’s antenna pattern through a directional control link
D. The use of a control link between a control point and a locally controlled station.

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A. The use of devices and procedures for control so that the control operator does not have to be present at a control point.

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E1C03 How doe the control operator responsibilities of a station under automatic control differ from one under local control?
A. Under local control there is no control operator
B. Under automatic control the control operator is not required to be present at the control point
C. Under automatic control there is no control operator
D. Under local control a control operator is not required to be present at a control point.

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B. Under automatic control the control operator is not required to be present at the control point

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E1C09  Which of these ranges of frequencies is available for an automatically controlled repeated operating below 30 MHz?
A.  18.110 MHz - 18.168 MHz
B.  24.940 MHz - 24.990 MHz
C.  10.100 MHz - 10.150 MHz
D.  29.500 MHz - 29.700 MHz
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D. 29.500 MHz - 29.700 MHz

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E1C05 When may an automatically controlled station originate 3rd party communications?

A. Never.
B. Only when transmitting RTTY or data emissions
C. When agreed upon by the sending or receiving station
D. When approved by the National Telecommunication and Information Administration

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A. Never

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E1C10 What types of amateur station may automatically retransmit the radio signals of other amateur stations?

A. Only beacon, repeater or space stations
B. Only auxiliary, repeater or space stations
C. Only earth stations, repeater stations or model craft
D. Only auxiliary, beacon, or space stations.

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B. Only auxiliary, repeater or space stations

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E1F12 Who may be the control operator of an auxiliary station?

A. Any licensed amateur operator
B. Only technician, General, Advanced or Amateur Extra Class operators
C. Only General, Advanced, or Amateur Extra Class operators
D. Only Amateur Extra Class operators

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B. Only technician, General, Advanced or Amateur Extra Class operators

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E1F06 Under what circumstances might the FCC issue a Special Temporary Authority (STA) to an amateur station?
A. To provide for experimental amateur communications
B. To allow regular operation on Land Mobile channels
C. To provide additional spectrum for personal use
D. To provide temporary operation while awaiting normal licensing.

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A. To provide for experimental amateur communications

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E1B09 Which amateur stations may be operated under RACES rules?

A.  Only those club stations licensed to Amateur Extra class operators
B.  Any FCC licensed amateur station except a technician class
C.  Any FCC licensed amateur station certified by the responsible civil defense organization for the area served. 
D.  Any FCC licensed amateur station participating in the Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS)
A

C. Any FCC licensed amateur station certified by the responsible civil defense organization for the area served.

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E1B10 What frequencies are authorized to an amateur station operating under RACES rules?

A. All amateur service frequencies authorized to the control operator
B. Specific segments in the amateur service MF, HF, VHF, and UHF bands
C. Specific local government channels
D. Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) channels

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A. All amateur service frequencies authorized to the control operator

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E1E03 What is a Volunteer Examiner Coordinator?

A. A person who has volunteered to administer amateur operator license exams
B. A person who has volunteered to prepare amateur operator license exams
C. An organization that has entered into an agreement with the FCC to coordinate amateur operator license exams.
D. The person who has entered into an agreement with the FCC to be the VE session manager.

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C. An organization that has entered into an agreement with the FCC to coordinate amateur operator license exams.

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E1E02 Where are the questions for all written US amateur license exams listed?

A. In FCC part 97
B. In a question pool maintained by the FCC
C. In a question pool maintained by all the VECs
D. In the appropriate FCC Report and Order.

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C. In a question pool maintained by all the VECs

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E1E04 Which of the following best describes the Volunteer Examiner accreditation process?

A. Each general, advanced and amateur extra class operator is automatically accredited as a VE when the license is granted
B. The amateur operator applying must pass a VE examination administered by the FCC enforcement bureau.
C. The prospective VE obtains accreditation from the FCC
D. The procedure by which a VEC confirms that the VE applicant meets FCC requirement to service as an examiner.

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D. The procedure by which a VEC confirms that the VE applicant meets FCC requirement to service as an examiner.

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E1E01 What is the minimum number of qualified VE’s required to administer an Element 4 amateur operator license examination?

A. 5
B. 2
C. 4
D. 3

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D. 3

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E1D08 To which of the following examinees may a VE not administer an examination?

A. Employees of the VE
B. Friends of the VE
C. Relatives of the VE as listed in the FCC rules
D. All of these choices are correct.

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C. Relatives of the VE as listed in the FCC rules

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E1E06. Who is responsible for the proper conduct and necessary supervision during an amateur operator license exam session?

A. The VEC coordinating the session
B. The FCC
C. Each administering VE
D. THE VE session manager

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C. Each administering VE

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E1E13. Which of these choices is an acceptable methods for monitoring the applicants if a VEC opts to conduct an exam remotely?

A. Record the exam session on video tape for later review by the VE team
B. Use real time video link and the internet to connect the exam session to observing VEs
C. The exam proctor observes the applicants and reports any violations
D. Have each applicant sign an affidavit stating that all session rules were followed

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B. Use real time video link and the internet to connect the exam session to observing VEs

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E1E10. What must the administering VEs do after the administration of a successful examination for an amateur operator license?

A. They must collect and send the documents to the NCVEC for grading
B. They must collect and submit the documents to the coordinating VEC for grading
C. They must submit the application document to the coordinating VEC according to the VEC instructions
D. They must collect and send the documents to the FCC according to instructions

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C. They must submit the application document to the coordinating VEC according to the VEC instructions

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E1E05. What is the minimum passing score on an amateur operator license exam?

A. 70%
B. 74%
C. 80%
D. 77%

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B. 74%

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What must the VE team do if an examinee scores a passing grade on all examination elements needed for an upgrade or new license?

A. Photocopy all examination documents and forward them to the FCC for processing
B. Three VEs must certify that the examinee is qualified for the license grant and that they have complied with the administering VE requirements
C. Issue the examinee the new or upgrade license
D. All these choices are correct

A

B. Three VEs must certify that the examinee is qualified for the license grant and that they have complied with the administering VE requirements

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E1E12. What must the VE team do with the application form if the examinee does not pass the exam?

A. Return the application document to the examinee
B. Maintain the application form with the VECs records
C. Send the application form to the FCC and inform the FCC of the grade
D. Destroy the application form

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A. Return the application document to the examinee

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E1E07. What should a VE do if a candidate fails to comply with the examiner’s instructions during an amateur operator license exam?

A. Warn the candidate that continued failure to comply will result in termination of the exam
B. Immediately terminate the candidate’s exam
C. Allow the candidate to complete the exam, but invalidate the results
D. Immediately terminate everyone’s exams and close the session

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B. Immediately terminate the candidate’s exam

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E1E14. For which types of of out of pocket expenses do the part 97 rules state that VEs and VECs may be reimbursed?

A. Preparing, processing, administering and coordinating an exam for an amateur radio license
B. Teaching an amateur operator license exam preparation course
C. No expenses are authorized for reimbursement
D. Providing amateur operator license examination preparation training materials

A

A. Preparing, processing, administering and coordinating an exam for an amateur radio license

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E1E09. What may be the penalty for a VE who fraudulently administers or certifies an exam?

A. Revocation of the VEs amateur station license grant and the suspension of the VEs amateur station license grant
B. A fine of up to $1000 per occurrence
C. A sentence of up to one year in prison
D. All of these choices are correct

A

A. Revocation of the VEs amateur station license grant and the suspension of the VEs amateur station license grant

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