Question
To which of the following examinees may a VE not administer an examination?
Answer Options
- A) Employees of the VE
- B) Friends of the VE
- C) Relatives of the VE as listed in the FCC rules
- D) All these choices are correct
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
To ensure that all amateur radio examinations are administered fairly and without bias, the FCC has a specific rule regarding conflicts of interest for Volunteer Examiners. A VE is prohibited from administering an examination to a family member, regardless of their own amateur license class. This is an absolute prohibition to maintain public trust in the examination process.
Specifically, a VE cannot administer an examination to relatives of the VE as listed in the FCC rules. The list includes a spouse, child, stepchild, grandchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, and in-law of the VE. Friends and employees are not on this restricted list, although good judgment should always be exercised.
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