Question
What may be the penalty for a VE who fraudulently administers or certifies an examination?
Answer Options
- A) Revocation of the VE’s amateur station license grant and the suspension of the VE’s amateur operator license grant
- B) A fine of up to $1,000 per occurrence
- C) A sentence of up to one year in prison
- D) All these choices are correct
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
The FCC takes the integrity of the Volunteer Examiner program very seriously, and any fraudulent activity related to the administration or certification of an amateur license examination is considered a severe violation. Such actions undermine the entire self-policing structure of the amateur service and the qualifications of licensed operators.
The specific penalty authorized by the FCC rules for a VE who fraudulently administers or certifies an examination is the revocation of the VE’s amateur station license grant and the suspension of the VE’s amateur operator license grant. While fines and other legal penalties may also be applicable under other statutes, the loss of amateur privileges is the direct penalty specified within the FCC Part 97 rules for this violation.
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